Starting with Zaozi Ge, a dream lineup

Chapter 253 Bai Xing is too "meticulous"! (Guest appearance by the Alliance Leader of Qianqiu)
"Wow, VG still chose to ban Uzi's heroes in the end. It seems they really do want to win, just like they said before the match!"

"It's just that countless people have already tested and proven how well the puppy's champion pool works. Even though every team banned him right from the start, RNG still managed to win."

Miller said with a smile.

"If that's the case, it seems Vg doesn't think there's any need to target RNG's terrible mid-jungle duo. I wonder if we'll have a chance to see their signature moves in this match."

Pdd, looking meaningfully at Wu Wukai's profile picture frame, said enviously.

Turning around, after Vg picked Nidalee on the blue side, RNG on the red side surprisingly revealed a champion that was extremely familiar in ranked games but had been absent from competitive matches for almost a year!

Tidal Troll Fizz!

"Wow!!!"

"There's something!"

"???"

"What? Wu Wukai really dares to use this in a lane matchup?" The commentator hadn't even finished speaking.

RNG has already secured Fizz and then picked Blitzcrank, the dominant champion of Season 3, as their second pick.

Seeing this, Vg sensed Rng's malicious intent and, as their second pick, also chose a mid-laner who had disappeared from the game.

Kassadin, the Voidwalker!

The two mid laners were locked in a fierce battle, sparks flying during the draft phase, each aiming to ignite a potential conflict.

Fizz and Kassadin are both natural counters to each other, assuming equal skill levels. When the skill levels are unequal, Fizz can kill Kassadin so badly that Kassadin can't even see the minion wave, and Kassadin can kill Fizz instantly.

As a third pick, Vg continued to acquire Gnar for the top lane, strengthening the team's mid-game fighting power.

When it was RNG's third pick, without any hesitation, they locked in another champion: Jarvan IV.

"Hey bro, hey? RNG's really going for it! These three picks make me feel like I'm back in Season 3, it's unbelievable! Aren't these the signature moves Royal Club made in Season 3 and Season 4? Fizz, Jarvan IV, and Blitzcrank!"

PDD couldn't help but complain.

"It seems RNG really wants to pamper the veteran players in the audience. This move is a complete nostalgia trip back to Season 3, back to that era!"

As Miller spoke, the director switched to the audience seats, occasionally scanning the RNG fans who were cheering the loudest, and you could vaguely see the emotion in their eyes.

Ultimately, the style of the LPL region is fundamentally different from that of the LCK.

Compared to the commercial league LPL, LCK only abolished the promotion and relegation system and switched to a franchise system after the S10 season.

Similarly, in terms of competitive atmosphere, the tension in LCK is far greater than that in LPL.

But since LPL is going to be a commercial league and follow a similar path to the NBA, then let's go all the way.

Compared to RNG's current business practices, many teams want to make money off fans without ruining their reputation, resulting in a limbo.

The group analyzed the first three picks and bans from both sides, and the fourth and fifth bans were decided: Pyke, Sivir, Morgana, and Lulu.

RNG, on the red side, picked the fourth hero first.

Without hesitation, a scruffy-bearded avatar appeared in the ban list.

"Wow, Draven from the puppy. This is the first time Draven has been picked in this version, and Draven isn't strong in this version! As a T4 ADC, Draven's damage is too low without Infinity Edge!"

The Endless mode has been revamped, removing critical damage and replacing it with so-called enhanced true damage that supposedly boosts ADC output.

Riot's benevolent "buff" has caused all marksmen who need critical hits to disappear from the bottom lane, replaced by either utility ADCs or heroes who don't need Infinity Edge in the first place.

As an exception, Draven has also been affected to some extent. In casual games, he is even less likely to be seen due to his high skill ceiling.

But now, seeing this hero suddenly appear in the game, all the viewers are filled with anticipation.

VG's bot lane has always been a recognized weakness, especially in this meta where the bot lane is often seen as a utility role, which can sometimes be magnified many times over.

However, there is a way to remedy this, such as the blue team's fourth and fifth picks directly using the ultimate "troll" lineup of Ezreal and Sona, which can still be effective even if the opponent targets it.

When it came to RNG's fifth pick for top lane, unsurprisingly, Letme chose Ornn to ensure the team had a frontline even when they were behind.

Blue side Vg vs Red side Rng
Top Lane: Gnar vs Ornn
Jungle: Nidalee vs Jarvan IV
Mid Lane: Kassadin vs Fizz

ADC: Ezreal vs. Draven

Support: Sona vs. Blitzcrank

The cheers at the scene were exceptionally loud, and this "entertainment" match that all LPL players were paying attention to had begun.

Before the start of the competition, the official support rates for the two teams were released, with RNG unsurprisingly receiving 99% support, completely dominating VG.

The commentators simply ignored it, after all, VG is also an LPL team, and even though they've lost fifteen straight in the Summer Split, they should at least save face.
Both RNG and VG had very unusual lineups in this game, but overall, VG still chose a lineup that leans towards the mid-to-late game, especially Kassadin, who won't reach his strongest burst phase until level 16.

RNG, on the other hand, tends to favor the early game. Whether it's Fizz, Draven, or Jarvan IV, they are all strong players in the early game.

As for Bai Xing's jungling skill level, no one knows yet, but VG has clearly taken this into account. Nidalee is eager to try in the top half of the map, preparing to start with RNG's red buff.

RNG, relying on their Blitzcrank, didn't hesitate to group up at level one and invade VG's lower jungle.

After flashing, the robot accurately landed a Q on Kassadin, who also used Flash. The two fought back and forth for a while, but because there was no follow-up control chain, they couldn't achieve a result and both retreated.

It ended in a draw.

"We didn't get anything from the level 1 team fight. Kassadin and Blitzcrank traded Flash."

"It's alright. After all, Kassadin also needs to play defensively under the tower in the early game. Although Blitzcrank is a support, his Flash is obviously more important than Kassadin's in the early game. So in this fight, RNG didn't get anything in the level 1 team fight even with Blitzcrank on their team."

"The pace will slow down considerably from now on, and Swift is already showing signs of activating the White Star Red buff."

The doll smacked its lips and carefully analyzed the situation.

"Huh? The prince of Shirahoshi is going to play Red Alert too? He's going to do it all by himself?"

In the game, the prince lingered for a level 1 team fight, then immediately recalled to base in the shadows, quickly left the base, and entered his upper jungle, arriving at the bush above his red buff.

The top laner Ornn didn't come to help, and instead brazenly walked through the bush under the red buff, heading towards the top lane turret without even looking back.

All of this was clearly seen by the wards that Swift had placed in advance.

"Huh? This time, Bai Xing is actually going to start the red buff all by himself? Can he even do that? You know, Swift's Nidalee is going to steal this red buff. After all, a level 1 jungler like Jarvan IV is in a very vulnerable position without anyone's help. RNG didn't expect Swift to use Nidalee here. Could they gank Nidalee this way?"

"I think it's possible. It seems like RNG wants Baixing to jungle alone, just to play tanky and not die in the jungle? And then let the others carry?"

In the game, the prince stands in the bush above the red buff, occasionally picking up his spear and swinging it around, looking extremely imposing.

Looking at the red buff that was about to refresh in a few seconds, the prince didn't move, as if he was stuck.

On the other side, Nidalee had already invaded from level one. Everyone expected that a champion like Jarvan IV would need help from the bot lane or top lane; according to professional match conventions, it's unheard of for someone to initiate alone. Under Xiangguo's pre-match guidance, Bai Xing was focused on this point, even if it meant wasting some time; if they could ambush someone, they could take off.

Don't you like to actively invade the enemy jungle? Aren't you supposed to be a big shot?
Grandpa is waiting for you right here. If you squat down, you definitely won't get any good juice!

It has to be said that Shirahoshi's unconventional approach caught Swift completely off guard during the match.

"Wow, my goodness, Prince Shirahoshi really delivered a stunning opening move! What a thunderbolt!"

The red buff had spawned two seconds ago, but the prince was still standing motionless in the bush, showing no intention of jungling at all.

The next second, in the eyes of all the viewers, Swift's Nidalee wobbled into RNG's upper jungle and even landed a Q skill at the furthest distance, dealing full damage.

These actions appear somewhat comical and laughable from God's perspective.

"The leopard woman... the leopard woman is really coming!"

Seeing that Nidalee was really going to make a move on the red buff, the director quickly fixed the camera on the upper jungle.

"This"

"My God, Shirahoshi actually managed to catch him!"

"Brilliant!!"

Everyone was speechless for a moment, then Miller couldn't help but laugh and said, "If Swift doesn't use Smite on this red buff, then we're doomed."

"Yeah, the Nidalee was pulling the red buff around in front of the prince, wow, Bai Xing's awareness is amazing, she even managed to ambush him?"

"It's like watching an animal show. The prince is watching the leopard perform, and Swift doesn't seem to realize it. Is this the end for them?"

In the game, Nidalee never expected that Shirahoshi's prince would be so cunning, completely sacrificing her own time to gamble on something.

For professional junglers, farming jungle monsters is similar to how laners manage minion waves.

The more precise the control, the greater the strength.

Although Swift's skill level has declined significantly and he has repeatedly fallen below his skill floor, he still has no problem pulling a red buff with a long-range champion like Nidalee.

As a strong jungler in this version, Nidalee can take some damage, but as long as she doesn't get into any fights, she'll be fine.

But Swift never expected that a prince was quietly watching them from not far behind.

The Nidalee jungler skillfully kited and moved around, a technique that was pleasing to the eye.

As the red buff's health continued to decrease, approaching the level of the Smite buff, the gasps from the audience grew louder.

"Wow, Prince Shirahoshi really has a big heart! He's got 600 health left and hasn't even moved? Is he really betting that Swift won't use Smite on this red buff?"

If it were any other professional player, the commentators wouldn't be so excited, but now they know that this prince is playing with the team owner, whose skill level is similar to theirs.

Seeing that the prince seemed to be AFK, remaining unmoved even as Nidalee was about to kill the red buff, the group became tense.

"Yeah, Bai Xing is probably gambling that Swift won't use Smite. After all, as a professional player, if he comes out to contest the red buff, Swift will most likely take it. But... this gamble is too reckless. If Nidalee steals it and reaches level two, Jarvan IV's jungle is basically over for the rest of the game."

The audience members were on the edge of their seats as they listened to PDD's commentary.

At RNG's home stadium today, it's no exaggeration to say that 99% of the fans who came to support RNG were there for the team.

In the game, the prince remained unmoved, quietly watching this scene.

From the camera footage, Bai Xing's unusually flushed face clearly showed that she was not at peace with herself.

The red buff's health has already exceeded the Smite's health!
It is clear!
Bai Xing made a bet!
The leopard woman still had half her health remaining, so she didn't use Smite, because in her mind, there was absolutely no one here.

This penalty might be more effective if used on the remaining F6 units.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." Just as the red buff's health was about to drop below the level 1 Smite threshold, a yellow light appeared on the red buff.

The red buff collapsed to the ground!

Swift's eyes widened instantly as she watched the level 2 prince, clad in golden armor and wielding a red buff, walk out.

"Hey, it moved! My God, I got it!"

"What is this? Shirahoshi is incredibly bold!"

"Now, the leopard woman should be thinking about how to escape from the clutches of the second-level prince!"

In the game, the prince, who got the red buff, immediately used his EQ combo without saying a word, flashed in, and started beating Nidalee.

Instead of using EQ, he used Flash to trigger an auto-attack with the red buff, which suddenly slowed down Nidalee's movement speed.

Nidalee was immediately stuck by the red buff, and her health dropped to around 200 points.

"Holy crap, what is he doing here?!"

Swift then realized what was happening, like a thief caught stealing something by his homeowner. Swift was quite frightened, and her hands were shaking a little. When she saw the prince flash over, she subconsciously pressed Flash as well.

Without Flash and without the W skill's jump, it's a pipe dream for the slowed Nidalee to try and dodge Jarvan IV's EQ combo from a distance of almost 300 yards.

Despite being a Diamond-ranked player, Bai Xing accurately picked off Nidalee.

"Rng.BZliuxing has killed Vg.Swift!"

"First blood!"

"Ooooooooo!!!"

"My God, White Star! White Star killed Swift and got First Blood! That's incredible!"

This highly risky solo kill caused an uproar throughout the arena.

"Wow... what happened? Shirahoshi actually dominated Swift in the jungle? That's outrageous!"

The scene erupted in cheers as the prince secured first blood and headed towards the lower jungle!

"Swift was careless this time! If he could have used Flash to dodge the EQ combo and survived, he might have just used Flash."

Pdd, being a former professional player, had seen it clearly earlier and was now stunned by Bai Xing's first blood.

At this moment, the director really went all out and immediately replayed the solo kill from before.

From the moment the prince didn't have EQ, he flashed into the air and auto-attacked the red buff to slow it down, until he followed up with EQ to knock it up and secure first blood.

At this moment, everyone applauded this "professional" player who was making his debut on the field.

"Wow, that was incredible! Shirahoshi's attack was so precise! She used Flash and a basic attack to apply a slow before unleashing her EQ combo. That was incredibly precise!"

(End of this chapter)