League: Educating LPL is my duty.

After the break, the members of both teams took to the field, and the camera returned to the commentary booth.

Miller began as usual: "Okay, welcome back to our live broadcast. Next up is the second match of our finals, but before we begin, we have some news to share."

"Just now, EDG submitted a request for a player replacement. Meiko has recovered, so EDG has adjusted the starting lineup..."

Miller paused deliberately at this point, playing a prank on the audience, before continuing, "Meiko will play support in this match, god_C will take over the mid lane, and the other positions will remain unchanged for the time being."

Guan Zeyuan feigned surprise, saying, "To be honest, EDG's personnel change is quite unexpected. After all, everyone knows C's current form. Playing mid against Faker at this time is really challenging."

"Trust him first, then trust him again. C's decision must have its reasons. In any case, we should give him enough confidence and believe that he will definitely not let us down. After all, he said that he would carry the youth of all of us and fight to the end without regrets!"

Rita's tone was full of emotion, emphasizing that she only focused on one person throughout the entire performance.

As the news broke, the audience fell into a rare moment of silence, but then erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"C out, ah! C out!"

"Go C!"

"Go for it, honey!"

Compared to the relatively unified shouts of the live audience, the comments on the live stream were much more insightful.

[I was just testing my skills as a support player in the first game.]

[C: The probing is over. Now it's time for a speedrun.]

[I have a feeling that C-section won't last long, and they don't want to drag it out anymore?]

I don't know why, but I feel like crying.

[C has truly carried the entire LPL on his shoulders.]

After the preparation phase, SKT chose the blue side for this game, and unsurprisingly, their first pick was still Jayce, while EDG continued with Kalista, the red side's signature champion.

But immediately after that, SKT hesitated for a few seconds before sending Xerath to the spot as their second figure.

"Here it comes, Xerath is in the ban list. SKT still doesn't dare to let him go. This thing is too monstrous in C's hands. SKT can't think of a good solution, so they can only ban him." Miller said sarcastically.

Guan Zeyuan nodded: "That's understandable. After all, Xerath in the last game was really impressive. Look at EDG here, it's still Rakan, no problem. This kind of support is still strong in initiating team fights in the late game."

For their final pick, SKT chose to save Orianna, a champion that even Faker struggles with, at least when facing Lee Sin.

"Let's get the Blind Monk, we have to deal with him!" Li Chen gave the last option: to get rid of him.

The factory manager glanced at it, wanting to say something, but in the end he held back; he wouldn't stoop to the level of a disabled person.

Then it was SKT's turn to pick first. After a brief thought, Kkoma still chose the safest approach: "Ignore him, stick to the original strategy, take Karma. We need to be flexible, have long range, and be able to clear waves this game."

With Karma out, SKT's tactical plan was basically half exposed.

Nofe said somewhat irritably, "Karma is playing bot lane, which makes it difficult to break through. And Faker is in mid lane. What are we going to do this game? Should we focus on top lane? C-God, are you going to roam?"

"Let's see. Let's just go for the bot lane as usual, Varus and Lulu, or Janna is also fine, it depends on what the bot lane wants." Li Chen gave Meiko half of the choice.

After a brief consideration, Meiko ultimately chose Li Chen's first suggestion and settled on purple garlic.

There's no other reason than simply because this hero can save people in crucial moments.

Then it was SKT's turn. With the old man's strategy already set, EZ and Gragas took turns appearing and were immediately locked in.

Clearing lanes, counter-engaging, and halting team fights—SKT put all their eggs in the basket in the late game, or rather, in the later stages of the game.

"SKT's lineup is too turtle-like. With Ezreal and Karma, plus Gragas for protection, it'll be very difficult for EDG to push in the late game. EDG's current initiation options are insufficient. Should they add some, but do they have any good options?"

Miller frowned slightly; he found it hard to imagine what lineup could break this wave-clearing, defensive system.

Guan Zeyuan waited two seconds and, seeing the champion EDG picked on the third floor, couldn't help but say, "Sejuani, huh? The two junglers have swapped roles, but the problem still exists. Sejuani alone isn't enough to initiate team fights."

The game then entered its second phase. In the second round of bans, EDG banned Kennen and Syndra to prevent SKT from further strengthening their turtle-like formation.

As for Galio, Li Chen doesn't think SKT will pick him. After all, even with the most turtle-like lineup, you still need to pick a damage dealer in the mid lane, otherwise, with just one Ezreal, you won't even be able to clear waves in the late game.

After careful consideration, SKT successively removed Taliyah and LeBlanc, continuing to target Li Chen's ability to roam and seize opportunities.

As the second round of player selection began, Li Chen asked, "Ah Guang, can we use Rambo?"

Upon hearing this, A-Guang immediately assured him, "Brother Chen, don't worry, my Rambo is fine. After you mentioned it last time, I also practiced the ultimate move specifically. Now I can definitely place it wherever I point it, there won't be any mistakes."

"Alright, let's pick Rumble then. We won't play recklessly against SKT this game. Since they want to play a turtle formation, we'll defeat them using the same method."

Li Chen spoke seriously; in this game, he was determined to shatter SKT's illusions.

Seeing EDG pick Rumble, Kkoma breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Rumble, huh? EDG's teamfight initiation ability is still average. No matter how they fill in the mid lane, it's hard to change that. Let's continue with our original plan. Faker, you play Corki."

After saying that, Koma looked at Huni and said, "He's playing Rumble, so this game you're picking Cho'Gath. You need to play it safe in lane, and build up your size as quickly as possible in the mid-game to act as the team's front-line shield, understand?"

"Yes, sir!"

Huni nodded emphatically, saying he was willing to play anything as long as he didn't have to face Li Chen in lane.

All nine people have made their choices, and only Li Chen's hero remains to be chosen.

Looking at the lineups on both sides, Li Chen slowly uttered two words.

Without hesitation, Meiko immediately located and locked onto the hero.

Shurima, your emperor has returned!

The moment Faker saw the Tsar appear, his eyelids twitched involuntarily, and he had a vague sense of foreboding.