Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

As the baby's enthusiastic voice rang out, the match entered a short halftime break. The huge LED screen in the stadium began playing highlights and sponsor advertisements, but the discussions in the stands did not diminish at all; on the contrary, they became even more heated.

"Fengzi's Jayce is outrageous! Even TheShy was beaten like that, who can withstand this?"

"RNG is back in form! The LPL's dominant team from last year is back!"

"I feel sorry for TheShy. I feel like he did his best, but Lin Feng's skills and awareness are on another level."

Amid the frenzied atmosphere, the two backstage dressing rooms presented completely different scenes.

WBG Lounge

The atmosphere was somewhat somber. The team members sat on the sofa, heads down, drinking water, and no one spoke. TheShy was looking at the data board handed to him by the coach, his brow slightly furrowed. It wasn't that he was mentally unbalanced because he was being suppressed, but rather that he was reviewing which details he hadn't handled well.

Coach Damo clapped his hands, trying to break the heavy atmosphere: "Cheer up, everyone! It's just one game, it's not a big deal! TheShy, don't feel pressured, you already attracted enough attention in the last game."

TheShy shook his head and said softly in Korean, "It's my problem. I gave him too many opportunities during the laning phase, which allowed him to snowball."

Support player Crisp chimed in, "It's my fault. We didn't do a good job with vision in the mid lane, which made Karsa have too much of an easy time. Next game, we'll make sure to have better vision control at the jungle entrance."

Damo nodded. He knew this wasn't the time to assign blame; the key was to adjust his mindset and tactics. He walked to the tactics board and picked up a pen:

"Next game, let's try a different strategy. R-NG likes to play around Lin Feng's top lane, so let's do the opposite! We'll switch lanes!"

"Switch lanes?" Jungler Kael was somewhat surprised.

“Right!” Damo’s eyes sharpened. “If Lin Feng picks a ranged champion, we’ll have our bot lane duo go top lane to withstand pressure, and TheShy go bot lane to farm. If he picks a fighter, we’ll use the same strategy to force RNG to switch lanes with us, disrupting their early game plan! In short, we can’t let them comfortably dominate the top lane anymore! Kael, you need to shift your focus to the bottom half of the map, control the dragon, and protect Light’s farm. We need to play for the late game!”

After a series of tactical arrangements, the WBG team members regained their direction, and the confusion in their eyes was gradually replaced by fighting spirit.

RNG lounge.

The atmosphere was much more relaxed. Xiao Hu and Karsa were chatting and laughing as they discussed their teamwork from the previous game.

Coach Heart had a smile on his face, but his tone remained calm.

"They played very well in the first game, and their execution was excellent." He first affirmed the team's performance, "However, WBG is not a team that can be defeated by one game. They will definitely make adjustments to their draft and tactics in the next game."

He looked at Lin Feng: "Lin Feng, you may face even tougher targeting in the next game. They might even choose to switch lanes to avoid your attacks."

Lin Feng nodded, indicating that he understood. Lane-swapping tactics are not uncommon in matches, especially when one side faces excessive pressure in the top lane.

“It’s okay,” Uzi said confidently. “If they dare to switch lanes, we’ll switch with them. When it comes to farming, our bot lane has never been afraid of anyone.”

“Yes,” Heart’s gaze swept over everyone, “No matter how they change, we must stick to our core strategy. That is—aggression! Use our strong laning ability to apply pressure on all three lanes simultaneously! Karsa, if they switch lanes, your first target is the Rift Herald. We need to use the Herald to quickly push towers and compress their farming space!”

“Understood!” Karsa replied readily.

"Alright, everyone get ready for the second round!" Heart clapped his hands. "Remember, even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Stay focused!"

After a short break, both contestants returned to the stage. When Raymond Lam reappeared on camera, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers once again.

In the commentary booth, the three commentators had also adjusted their mindset.

"Welcome back! The second game between RNG and WBG is about to begin!" Miller's voice was still loud and clear. "In the first game, RNG showed us their strong dominance, especially Lin Feng, whose Jayce was a real teaching demonstration. I wonder what kind of countermeasure WBG will come up with after the mid-game adjustments."

Wawa added, "Yes, I'm very curious about WBG's draft picks. Will they continue to stubbornly go head-to-head with Lin Feng in the laning phase, or will they choose some team-oriented heroes and bet on team fights?"

Looking at the serious expressions of both players on the screen, Rita said, "I feel that WBG might make some tactical changes. They need to find a way to avoid Lin Feng, otherwise the game will be very difficult. For example, switching lanes would be a good option."

Amidst the audience's anticipation and the commentators' analysis, the draft phase for the second game officially began!
RNG is on the blue side, and WBG is on the red side.

RNG's first three bans were for Spider, Zephyr, and Quesanti, the champion that made TheShy perform poorly in the previous game.

"Oh? RNG banned Quesang themselves?" Wawa was a little surprised. "Is this because they don't want TheShy to pick it again, or do they themselves not plan to use it this game?"

WBG's bans, on the other hand, were even more decisive!
Jayce, Irelia, Lucian!

"Three bans on top lane!" Miller's voice rose instantly. "WBG is determined not to give Lin Feng any chance with long-range or mechanically skilled top laners! They want to force Lin Feng to choose a tank or a traditional fighter!"

The tension between the two sides was palpable from the very beginning.

It's RNG's turn to pick their first pick.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, RNG didn't hesitate at all and instantly locked in a hero!
Aatrox, the Darkin Blade!
"Aatrox! Fengzi has locked in Aatrox!" Miller shouted excitedly. "RNG first-picked Aatrox when the opponent let him go! This hero has both lane dominance and strong teamfight sustain and AOE capabilities, making him very well-rounded! Lin Feng's Aatrox was a must-ban or must-pick last year!"

Seeing that the Sword Demon was stolen, WBG's coach Damo's eyes narrowed, but he didn't seem surprised; everything was under control.

It was WBG's turn to select people on the first and second floors.

Instead of immediately choosing a top laner, they first locked in a jungler and a support.

Jungle - Lee Sin!

Support – Yuumi!
"A cat?" The commentator and the audience were both taken aback.

"Is WBG going to play the 'Cat and Dog Combo' or the 'Cat and Panda Combo'?" Wawa guessed. "Yuumi is a champion whose late-game potential is terrifying once she possesses a strong champion. But that also means their bot lane will be very weak in the laning phase."

Rita keenly sensed the tactical intent: "Wait a minute! This Yuumi pick might not be for the ADC! Their goal is to avoid RNG's strong bot lane matchup! This could be a preparation for a lane swap!"

Sure enough, the subsequent BP confirmed Rita's guess.

RNG's second and third picks locked in a bot lane duo: Kai'Sa and Nautilus. This is a very strong combination in both laning and team fights. WBG's third pick, on the other hand, chose the ADC—Ezreal, the Explorer. A very flexible champion who can withstand pressure alone.

The second round of business matching (BP) has begun.

WBG banned LeBlanc and Syndra, targeting Xiaohu's champion pool.

RNG banned Yone and Akali, limiting TheShy's fighter picks.

It was WBG's turn to select people on the fourth floor.

Top Lane - Fiora, the Grand Duelist!
"Fiora! TheShy has picked Fiora!" The entire arena erupted in cheers!
Fiora vs. Aatrox: This is one of the most classic matchups in the top lane, a pure clash of skill and finesse!

"TheShy is going to go toe-to-toe with Lin Feng!" Wawa exclaimed excitedly. "But, they picked Yuumi and Ezreal first, this lineup... is a bit strange?"

While everyone was still wondering, RNG's fourth and fifth floors had already been locked in.

Mid laner – Lissandra, the Ice Maiden.

Jungler - The Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong.

This is a mid-jungle duo with extremely strong control and engagement capabilities.

Finally, the suspense remains for WBG's fifth pick: what will their mid laner choose?
A hero that no one expected has been locked out!

Mid Lane - Berserker, Olaf!

"Mid lane Olaf?!" Miller's voice was filled with shock. "What... what kind of strategy is this? Olaf mid, paired with Lee Sin jungle, their early game mid-jungle dueling ability is off the charts! But their lineup... Fiora, Olaf, Lee Sin, three fighters, plus Ezreal and Yuumi, this... this is practically a five-core lineup!"

“I understand!” Rita suddenly exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. “WBG’s entire draft is a huge trap! They never intended for normal laning! Their strategy is—lane swapping! They’ll send Ezreal and Yuumi to the top lane tower to withstand pressure, using Ezreal’s Q skill to farm safely. Meanwhile, TheShy’s Fiora will go to the bottom lane to solo farm the gold and experience of an entire lane! Olaf in the mid lane and Lee Sin in the jungle will relentlessly invade RNG’s jungle! This is a completely disruptive ‘free agent’ system!”

The words had barely left his lips when the entire arena erupted in uproar. Everyone was stunned by WBG's imaginative and unconventional draft. This lineup abandoned the traditional frontline and control strategies, maximizing individual skill—a risky but potentially incredibly rewarding approach!
"This is insane! WBG's lineup is practically dancing on a knife's edge!" Miller exclaimed. "They're going to use the most extreme offense to respond to RNG's offense! This game is not only a test of skill, but also of RNG's ability to adapt to this unconventional tactic!"

On RNG's bench, Lin Feng looked at the opponent's "all-carry" lineup, and instead of being confused, his eyes ignited with a flame of excitement.

Conventional victories have lost their appeal for him.

Only this unknown and challenging game can reignite his long-dormant heart.

He glanced at Karsa beside him, who was also looking at him, and the two nodded in unison.

Through the headset, Coach Heart's calm voice rang out: "Stay calm, play as we say. They're disorganized, we can't afford to be. Remember, find their core, and then crush it!"

Welcome to Summoner's Rift!

The second game officially begins with this unpredictable and crazy lineup showdown!
Welcome to Summoner's Rift!

The second game officially began amidst everyone's breathless anticipation.

As expected, WBG's tactical intentions became clear within the first minute. TheShy's Fiora didn't appear in the top lane, but instead swaggered towards the bottom lane's first tower. Meanwhile, Light's Ezreal and Crisp's Yuumi cautiously headed to the top lane, preparing to begin their "pressure-resistant journey."

"They really switched lanes!" Wawa exclaimed. "WBG executed their tactics very decisively! TheShy's Fiora will enjoy the experience and gold of a solo lane in the bot lane, which is heavenly treatment for a champion that relies heavily on farming!"

On RNG's side, Uzi and Xiaoming exchanged a glance and chose not to go to the top lane, but instead stayed in the bottom lane as originally planned.

“RNG didn’t switch lanes!” Miller pointed out astutely. “They chose to have Uzi’s Kai’Sa and Ming’s Nautilus directly face TheShy’s Fiora! That was a very bold decision!”

This decision made all the viewers hold their breath. Although Kai'Sa and Nautilus are a strong combination, facing a top-tier Fiora, if they were caught out, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In the bottom lane, a unique 2v1 matchup unfolded.

However, TheShy soon discovered that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

Lin Feng has disappeared.

His Aatrox didn't appear in the top lane, didn't lane against Ezreal or Yuumi, but simply disappeared from the map.

Where did Brother Feng go?

The answer to this question came quickly.

At 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the game, just as WBG's jungler Kael was about to start his red buff in the bottom half of the map, a figure carrying a giant sword suddenly rushed out of the bush!
It was none other than Lin Feng's Sword Demon!
At the same time, Karsa's monkeys also came from the river to surround them!

"RNG's top and jungle have invaded! Their target is Kael's Lee Sin!" Rita exclaimed.

Kael was shocked. He hadn't expected RNG to react so quickly and execute so decisively! Lin Feng had given up two whole waves of minions in the top lane just to disrupt his rhythm at the start of the game!
Facing a double-team, Kael's Lee Sin had nowhere to escape. Lin Feng's first Q, "Darkin Blade," landed precisely, applying a slow. Karsa's Wukong followed up with his E skill, and Lin Feng's second Q secured the kill!

"First Blood!"

Lin-Feng gets the first blood!

"Brilliant decision!" Miller exclaimed excitedly, slamming his fist on the table. "RNG saw through WBG's core tactics! WBG's 'free agent' system relies heavily on the early game tempo of their jungler, Lee Sin! Lin Feng and Karsa's level 2 gank directly extinguished WBG's engine of attack!"

After killing Lee Sin, Lin Feng and Karsa took the opportunity to invade WBG's entire red buff area. Only then did Lin Feng calmly use TP to return to the top lane, facing the trembling Ezreal and Yuumi.

This sudden shift in momentum put WBG's tactical deployment in a very passive position.

In the bottom lane, TheShy's Fiora was farming solo, but Uzi and Ming's pressure was equally terrifying. Ming's Nautilus acted like a gatekeeper, firmly holding the minion wave, while Uzi's Kai'Sa constantly harassed him with her Q skill, "Icathian Rain." If TheShy dared to go forward to last-hit a single minion, he would be hit by a full combo from both of them. Although he wasn't killed, his farming rhythm was severely disrupted.

The first dragon spawned after 6 minutes of gameplay. (End of Chapter)