League: Educating LPL is my duty.

Mingzhe had been paying attention to Xiyang's recent habit of constantly fiddling with his phone for a long time, but since the competition was approaching and Xiyang was under the most pressure, he hadn't said anything.

But if he could see Xiyang's phone screen right now, he would realize that Xiyang wasn't just playing on his phone, but was actually working hard to prepare for the game.

9: Yang, don't be afraid. This is a tactic that so many of us have been researching for two months. It will definitely work.

J: That's right, we have to show C what we're made of today. We're not to be trifled with either.

Let's talk about someone who's really crazy. If you let Riven out and then highlight her again, he'll definitely pick her.

Long: That's right, you can choose with confidence, he will definitely use Riven.

Sunset: Okay, everyone, wait for my good news!

9: I'm waiting for you to come to the finals!

Putting away his phone, Xiyang looked up at Mingzhe, who was still chattering away, and said with a determined gaze, "Coach, I want to use Renekton in the first game. Can you let world6 use Elise to play the top and jungle combo, and pick a mid laner who can provide fast support? Let's crush him."

"You're playing top and jungle in the first game, and you're playing Renekton?" Mingzhe looked at Xiyang with some surprise.

He still remembers that last time he played against EDG, Xiyang used Renekton, but the opposing team god_C picked Fiora, and the scene was simply unbearable to watch.

At this moment, the other teammates also cast inquiring glances, wondering where Xiyang got the courage to ask to play top jungle.

Despite the doubts in everyone's eyes, Xiyang became even more determined: "That's right, we'll focus on the top and jungle. If we don't shut down the enemy top laner, it will be hard for us to win the game. As long as we ban Jayce and Fiora and force him to pick Riven, his top lane will definitely collapse."

"How do you know he'll pick Riven? What if he picks Gnar? With his wave control skills, you'll never have a chance to push the minion wave in."

"I have a way to do this. Since we can't win with conventional tactics anyway, let's take a gamble."

Mingzhe looked at Sima Laozei, because their original plan was to focus on the mid lane in the early game, protect Sima Laozei's development in the mid-game, and fight EDG in the late-game team fights.

"I have no objection!" Sima the Old Thief said stiffly.

"Then let's give it a try!"

Soon the players from both sides took to the stage, and the audience cheered, though the vast majority of them were there to support EDG.

In the commentary booth, Guan Zeyuan began the pre-match warm-up: "Okay, the match is about to begin. Both teams are currently adjusting their equipment. You can see that the OMG players are quite serious. As the challengers, they must give their all in this match."

Rita nodded in agreement: "Before today's match, Miller said he had talked with many team coaches about how to play against EDG. Most coaches said that they can't continue with the three-ban top laner strategy, and the draft phase must be changed, especially the third pick is very important."

"In that case, what you'll release is the question. Okay, let's start the match and see what OMG has prepared for today's game!"

The BP interface appeared on the big screen. EDG, as the blue side, had already put Kog'Maw on the board first, while OMG, unsurprisingly, banned Jayce first. This was something that absolutely could not be left open, even though no team had tried it before.

EDG didn't think much about it and immediately banned Varus as their second pick, clearly targeting the bot lane.

Mingzhe was not surprised. Z-Emperor's champion pool was EDG's biggest problem, while Sima Laozei had a deep champion pool, so there was no need to worry. He still directed his men to ban Fiora.

Guan Zeyuan commented: "The ban targets on both sides are still quite conventional, targeting each other's top and bottom lanes. EDG has banned Caitlyn again, which means they have banned three AD carries. How OMG chooses their third pick will determine their strategy for this game."

Rita drawled, "So OMG's choice here is... Ashe. They ultimately chose to ban ZET's signature champion, which is a good choice. Compared to Fiora and Jayce, Riven has more counters in the top lane."

On EDG's side, nofe wasn't going to be outdone. Seeing OMG let Riven pick, he immediately understood their intentions and said, "The other side wants you to pick Riven so they can target you. What do you think?"

"Whether it's targeted or not doesn't matter. I wasn't planning on using Riven this game, so I'll use Kalista instead. Zet has been practicing Kalista quite well lately, so we can take turns using her for a game. That way, Ashe will be more likely to be picked in the future."

Li Chen looked at the OMG players' bench, a smile appearing on his face. He looked very innocent and kind.

"Then let's pick Kalista!" Nofe silently mourned for the opposing top laner, Xiyang, after all, he had personally witnessed how ruthless Li Chen's top lane Kalista was.

A while ago, they had a practice match with a team from the LCK next door. In just fourteen minutes, Li Chen led Meiko to the high ground.

In that game, the enemy top laner seemed to have never even seen what the minion wave looked like from level one onwards.

"Lock up Kalista, has Z-King mastered a new hero too? Sunset, it's your turn to perform." Mingzhe passed the ball to Sunset.

The setting sun understood and clicked on the broken sword Poppy. Although it was a bit dishonorable, it was better than being beaten to a pulp.

Guan Zeyuan, always eager for excitement, enthusiastically commented, "Oh, Sunset has picked Riven. Is he going to pick her, or is he challenging C-God? Sunset has switched to Renekton again, locking in... So this is a challenge to C-God. Will C-God accept?"

Even though Rita isn't a high-ranking player, she still knows the common knowledge that Renekton counters Riven, and immediately defended Li Chen, saying, "Renekton is a very strong counter to Riven in lane. I think a normal coach wouldn't give their players a champion that can be countered."

Guan Zeyuan realized he hadn't said the right thing and quickly corrected himself, saying, "That's right, there are many champions that can counter Renekton right now. If EDG gives C one, the top lane matchup will basically be set."

[OMG, that's so sneaky! They picked Renekton and then wanted the carry to pick Riven.]

[You chickened out already? Is this all the greatest top laner of all time is? We had your signature Riven pick, why didn't you choose it?]

[This is hilarious. They played a few games against counter-heroes in the regular season and then they think they're something special.]

[Oh yeah, right, the Royal Fans are at it again. The excitement has already started before the match even begins.]

[That's how it is with the imperial fan club.]

OMG picked Spider as their second pick, immediately putting the Desert Spider combo on the table.

Following Kalista's strategy, nofe had the factory manager lock in Gragas to protect Li Chen's solo push, and then picked Lulu as the third pick to protect Li Chen in the mid-game.

Mingzhe prioritized securing the top, mid, and jungle lanes, and as his third pick, he had the mid laner choose Taliyah, aiming to counter the top lane.

So far, OMG's tactics are quite clear, obviously targeting the top lane. From OMG's perspective, EDG's tactics are still somewhat ambiguous, especially since their top laner hasn't been drafted yet, which makes Mingzhe a little uneasy.

"The enemy team only has their mid and top laners left to pick, let's ban Camille and Gangplank."

Seeing that OMG was still banning the top lane, the EDG players couldn't help but laugh. Then they banned Alistar and Braum, further weakening the bottom lane's protection capabilities.