This Lee Sang-hyeok is very strong, but he lacks self-awareness.

[Mission issued: Help the god-like Lee Sang-hyeok break the nightmare, win the BO5 against RNG, and save EDG from their predicament.]

[Host Mission Rewards: Divine Synchronization Rate increased by 5%, 1 max-level proficiency hero unlocked, 1 Mental Debuff Removal Trial Card, and a cash reward of 50,000 yuan.]

[MVP Bounty: If the host or Lee Sang-hyeok obtains the G4 MVP, an additional reward of 50,000 RMB will be given.]

[Damage Bounty: If the host or Lee Sang-hyeok deals the highest damage throughout the match, an additional reward of 50,000 RMB will be given.]

Lin Xiu had just finished reading the tasks issued by the system.

The lounge door was pushed open amidst the sound of crystal shattering on the large screen, followed by a series of extremely heavy footsteps.

EDG's starting five are back.

The factory manager walked at the front with his head down.

The veteran general, who had experienced countless battles, lowered his head.

His usual carefree, playful smile had vanished.

Scout followed closely behind, his jaw clenched.

He, who always prided himself on his composure, was faced with Mlxg's relentless and unstoppable ganks.

For the first time, I felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"So, it's now 1:2."

Mouse murmured something under his breath.

"Is this... the end of the road?"

"If we lose one more game, the Spring Split will be over, and we won't be able to go to MSI?"

"S5, is it really impossible to go back?"

Disappointment echoed in the hearts of every contestant.

The air in the lounge felt like it was filled with lead.

Meiko wanted to say something to ease the tension, but looking at the jungle area marked with red circles on Nofe's tactics board, she could only sigh in the end.

Abu stood in the center of the room, slamming the almost crumpled notebook in his hand onto the table with a thud.

"Mingkai, Ruican."

Abu's voice was low, yet it carried an undeniable decisiveness.

"You guys take a break next game."

The once deathly quiet lounge was instantly stirred up by these words.

Scout suddenly looked up, his eyes brimming with resentment:

"Abu! I didn't lose my lane, I just got targeted by Mlxg! Next game I can pick a strong early-game champion, I definitely can..."

"You can, I'm not saying you can't, but I want to make a change."

Abu interrupted him, his cold gaze sweeping over Scout's slightly trembling hands.

"You're already hesitant right now, and you know what I mean."

Scout opened his mouth, wanting to argue, but when he looked at the big picture of Xiaohu, who had won MVP, on the big screen...

A score of 7-1-6, with a peak damage output of 21.8K.

I glanced at the score again, 1:2.

Scout shut his mouth.

The factory manager, however, visibly relaxed his shoulders the moment he heard he was going to be replaced.

Abu keenly noticed that subtle sense of relief.

Abu felt a slight tremor in his heart as he discovered a somewhat cruel truth.

The Mingkai before us is the soul of EDG, the number 001 in the LPL, and a spiritual totem in the hearts of countless fans.

Even though Mlxg wreaked havoc in the jungle, his map control skills were still top-tier in the LPL, but the fatigue that seeped from his bones was undeniable.

The defeats in the World Championships in the past two years and the insults from 4396 seem to have really shattered the confidence of this man who once called himself the world's number one jungler.

He used to only want to compete with the world's strongest, but now he actually feels relaxed because he no longer has to face the relentless pressure from a rookie jungler.

But Abu no longer had time to think about these things.

"Kobayashi, Sang-hyeok." Abu turned his head.

"You two go. I don't want stability, I want that ruthless spirit of taking a bite out of RNG, even if it means death."

Lin Xiu chuckled, strode to the center of the lounge, and casually picked up a tactical pen from the side:

"No problem, Manager. Brother Li, are you ready?"

[Use the mindset debuff to remove the trial card?]

【Yes! 】

As he spoke, Lin Xiu performed some actions on the system screen that appeared before his eyes.

Lee Sang-hyeok silently slung his peripheral bag over his shoulder and closed his eyes.

The bright, almost burning RNG logo on the big screen brought back memories of his countless failures.

Uzi, Xiaohu, Mlxg, Ming, Letme,

These were opponents who subjected him to countless humiliations, but also taught him invaluable lessons.

It no longer seems as terrifying as it used to be.

Faker was surprised to find that he could look them directly in the eye.

The scenes from the first three games flashed before his eyes again.

Those scenes that made him tremble all over,

This time, he actually discovered countless loopholes.

Xiaohu's laning habits and last-hitting mistakes are full of weaknesses!

Uzi's aggressive positioning and poor anti-gank mentality were full of loopholes!

Not to mention Mlxg's gambling-style ganks that only focus on picking off people and ignore the jungle, which are full of loopholes!

Faker suddenly opened his eyes.

The sense of confusion I used to feel when facing nightmares has vanished.

Instead, there is determination and confidence.

This time, it seems to be really different!

This time, he seems to be able to defeat this unimaginable opponent.

Only today do I realize who I am!

He walked up to Meiko and Mouse.

"The next match," Lee Sang-hyeok said, each word distinct and forceful.

"Please follow Lin Xiu's and my instructions. We'll go to the finals together."

Meiko was stunned. He looked at the usually quiet and reserved Korean rookie who always seemed to stand behind Lin Xiu.

At this moment, it exuded a cohesive force that even the factory director had never possessed.

"Listen to you guys?" Scout muttered from the side.

"That's RNG, aren't you afraid...?"

"Afraid?"

Lin Xiu raised an eyebrow at Scout, who was clearly dejected today and had completely lost his offensive capabilities.

"Will being afraid do any good? Will being afraid make them spin the top less?"

The LPL in its past was like Scout now.

Before the match started, they were arrogant and didn't take LCK seriously at all.

This year is the most promising year.

I'll be waiting for you in the semifinals.

After losing,

It became an invincible giant, an inescapable nightmare.

They can never defeat LCK.

Abu took a deep breath and began to give his final tactical instructions.

"RNG is currently riding high, and Mlxg will definitely intensify his invasion efforts, aiming to end the game 3-1."

"Xiaolin, I will prioritize your jungle in the draft, but you must take advantage of this tactical shift."

"Sang-hyeok, when facing Won-ho, I don't need you to learn from him, I want you to defeat him."

Lee Sang-hyeok nodded.

"I won't defeat him, I'll crush him."

......

"Okay, welcome back!"

"This is the scene from the 2017 LPL Spring Split semifinals!"

"Currently, RNG leads EDG 2-1, giving them two match points to advance to the finals!"

Guan Zeyuan's voice was full of passion.

"That's right. I just received the news that EDG has made personnel changes. Jungler Linxiu and mid laner Faker have been replaced by these two players who once shocked the entire LPL when EDG was on the verge of elimination."

I remember her voice even trembled slightly.

"The last time they faced IG, the Galio + Camille combination they created was replicated many times in subsequent LPL matches and spawned many variations. It can be said that they created a trend."

"Zeyuan, it's our turn to provide commentary again this time."

"Let's look forward to what surprises they have in store for us!"

"Let's move on to the fourth inning!"