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After a short break, both teams returned to the stage.

Su Mo noticed that the confusion in Ah Bin's eyes had disappeared, replaced by a fierce look, almost like he wanted to devour someone.

Uzi's face remained calm, but beneath that calm lay a burning fighting spirit.

"Alright viewers! Welcome back to the LPL Spring Split Finals!" Miller's voice rose again. "In the second game, EDG is on the blue side, which has the first pick! What adjustments will they make?"

BP begins!
EDG, on the blue side, used the usual three bans targeting the strong heroes of the current meta.

But when it was BLG's turn on the red side, their banning strategy underwent a complete transformation!

They... are no longer banning top laners!
Renekton, Jayce, Irelia... all those heroes that were firmly banned in the last game have been released!

"What's going on?!" Wawa exclaimed, "BLG has abandoned their strategy of banning five top laners! Are they... going to go head-to-head?!"

The whole place was in an uproar!

When it was time to pick, EDG's first pick was locked almost instantly!
"The Guardian of the Future—Jayce!" Miller's voice suddenly rose. "EDG locked in Jayce for Mozi on the first floor! This is a champion with extremely strong lane dominance! EDG is telling BLG that we are going to open up the game from the top lane!"

Faced with EDG's strong move, BLG quickly responded with their first two picks. They locked in Jinx and Tahm Kench for the bot lane, sticking to their core strategy.

EDG's second and third picks were Lee Sin and Galio, a combination with extremely strong mid-jungle synergy.

The focus of the draft shifted to BLG's final counter pick.

All eyes in the world are focused on the profile picture that belongs to Ah Bin.

If the opponent picks Jayce, what will he choose to do in response?

The hero's portrait flashed rapidly, and finally, amidst a deafening roar of exclamations, it was locked on!

"The Unrivaled Fiora!!!" Miller roared, "Bin! On the finals stage, when his opponent picked Jayce, he chose Fiora! This is the ultimate showdown between LPL top laners! This is a battle for honor! He will use the sharpest sword to challenge the invincible Mozi!"

The entire stadium exploded instantly!
Countless LPL fans erupted in deafening cheers!

They knew that this match had transcended winning or losing!
Game start!
On the top lane, the minion waves meet.

Su Mo's Jayce and A Bin's Fiora engaged in a suffocating laning battle from level one.

Su Mo used his long reach to constantly whittle down Fiora's health with basic attacks and his Q skill, while skillfully controlling the minion wave.

Bin, on the other hand, demonstrated his skill as a top-tier top laner. His Q skill always managed to find Jayce in a tricky way, while he used the timing of his W skill [Laurent's Eye] to repeatedly deflect Jayce's fatal damage.

Every exchange of blows and every last hit between the two sides was full of detail and calculation.

"Is this what they call a battle of gods?" Wawa watched intently. "The laning phase was incredibly detailed! Every skill exchange seemed to have been calculated countless times, and Mozi didn't gain much of an advantage!"

Jiejie's Lee Sin came to the top lane river, finished taking the Rift Scuttler, and asked:

"Brother Mozi, should I help you?"

"No need, let's just watch the show." Su Mo's voice remained calm.

Almost simultaneously, in BLG's team voice chat, Weiwei also asked, "Bin, do you need any help?"

"Wait a little longer! I can fight!" Ah Bin gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat already forming on his forehead.

The turning point occurred at level five!
At this moment, both sides only have about one-third of their health remaining. The difference is that Fiora has used a health potion, while Su Mo's Jayce still has one.

The moment he reached level five, he stood next to a minion and executed a precise QE combo, hitting Fiora in the face at close range and even baiting out her W.

Fiora's W, coming a step too late, cost him his life.

Using the speed boost from his E skill, the portal, Su Mo charged forward and unleashed a few AWAAA attacks, reducing Fiora to low health.

Ah Bin hurriedly used his Flash ability, but Su Mo didn't hold back either, flashing over and taking him down with a basic attack.

First Blood!

"Solo kill!!" Miller said, "Bin did everything he could, but he still seemed so powerless in front of Mozi! A small mistake cost him his life."

After securing the first blood, the laning phase in the top lane became much clearer.

A Jayce with an advantage can easily defeat a short-ranged Fiora.

With Jiejie constantly joining him, he quickly developed ahead of others.

The rest of the match completely fell into EDG's rhythm.

Su Mo's Jayce is like a mobile turret, radiating his dominance across the entire map.

BLG's defenses were breached one by one, and Uzi's Jinx didn't even get her three core items before the base crystal was already in grave danger.

Finally, the match ended again after 22 minutes.

2: 0!

EDG holds match point, pushing BLG into the abyss!
At this moment, on the BLG stage, Bin's eyes were bloodshot, filled with resentment and frustration, but more so with a sense of bewilderment after being jolted awake.

He looked up at the man, but only saw the man turn away with a smile.

In Bin's eyes, that figure seemed to overlap with the Silver Dragon Cup, which symbolized the highest honor.

……

In the commentary booth, Miller and his two teammates were still savoring Su Mo's incredible aerial flash in the previous game.

"I don't even know what words to use to describe Mo's performance," Miller shook his head and smiled wryly. "Bin's response was the limit for a Fiora player, but Mo's performance has exceeded that limit. He's playing the game with his imagination."

Wawa: "With a 2-0 lead and three match points, EDG has a huge psychological advantage. On the other hand, BLG has been pushed to the brink of elimination. The next game will be very stressful for them."

“Yes,” Guan Zeyuan pushed up his glasses, “I think BLG’s draft strategy might change completely in the next game. Since targeting the top lane is ineffective and playing conventional macro is also ineffective, their only remaining option is to bring out their most insane and unreasonable lineup and have a pure… chaotic brawl with EDG.”

Guan Zeyuan's analysis accurately captured the atmosphere inside the BLG rest room.

In the BLG locker room, the coach's tactics board had been wiped clean. He looked at the young faces in front of him, filled with fatigue and resentment, took a deep breath, and finally turned his gaze to the man who had remained calm throughout.

“Uzi,” the coach’s voice was a little hoarse, “you decide the next round. Whatever you want to play, we’ll play it with you. Let’s go crazy on stage, using your favorite and best style.”

The moment these words were spoken, the entire lounge fell silent. All eyes were focused on Uzi.

Uzi slowly raised his head and looked around at his teammates—Bin, whose eyes were bloodshot and who had almost lost confidence; Weiwei, who was blaming himself for the consecutive losses; and the mid laner and support, whose faces were full of confusion.

“Coach, I want to play a round... Vayne,” he said calmly.

Vayne!

When Uzi uttered the hero's name, the air in the rest room seemed to freeze for a moment. Immediately afterward, the flames of passion reignited in the eyes of all the young team members!
That was Uzi's signature hero, the Night Hunter who once created countless miracles on the world stage!
This is not just a choice of a hero, it is a declaration.

Before its curtain falls, the legend chooses to launch its final and proudest charge against the new era's king in its most glorious form!
"Okay!" Bin was the first to stand up, pounding his chest. "I'll be your dog! I'll even pick Lulu top lane!"

“That’s right!” Weiwei exclaimed, shaking off his dejection. “I’m staying in the bottom lane this game, nobody’s going to be able to touch you!”

"It's settled then!" The coach slapped his thigh, tears welling up in his eyes. "In the third game, we'll field our proudest lineup, not for victory or defeat, but to leave no regrets!"

Meanwhile, inside EDG's rest area, the atmosphere was peaceful. Jiejie, holding a box of ice cream, approached Su Mo and said, "Brother Mo, are you playing Jayce again next game? How about we switch? You go jungle, and I'll play Lulu top lane for you?"

"Get lost." Su Mo laughed and cursed. "What we play next depends on their mood."

Abu and the factory manager exchanged a glance, both seeing a smile in each other's eyes.

"Alright!" Abu waved his hand. "Then I'll go crazy with you this once! In the third round, give Mozi the last counter pick and let him choose a toy!"

The final BP game: The legend's debut
When both teams returned to the stage, everyone keenly noticed that BLG's aura had been completely transformed. It was a resolute determination to win against all odds, a tragic heroism born from facing death.

BP begins!
EDG, on the blue side, continued with their usual banning strategy.

When it was BLG's turn on the red side, they completely abandoned targeting the top lane and gave all their bans to assassins and engage champions who could threaten their backline, such as Akali, Galio, and Rakan.

"BLG's draft has changed!" Miller immediately said. "They've completely opened up the top lane; they're determined to play their most effective strategy!"

When it came to champion selection, EDG's first three picks remained solid. Jiejie chose the meta-strong Jarvan IV, Scout opted for the versatile Orianna, and the bot lane featured a Xayah and Braum combination.

As for BLG, after seeing EDG's picks, their first three picks were incredibly fast!
Olaf (Jungle)! Karma (Mid)! Lulu (Support)!

All three points are dedicated to protection and support!

"I get it!" Wawa exclaimed in realization. "BLG is going to play the ultimate 'four-protect-one' strategy! They're going to use three people to create the perfect output environment for their ADC!"

All eyes were on BLG's fourth and fifth picks.

With his fourth move, Bin, amidst much anticipation, locked in Maokai, the Twisted Treant! A pure tank, a mobile fortress!

On the fifth move, when the hero's portrait lit up, the entire Hongqiao Tiandi Performing Arts Center erupted with the most sustained and enthusiastic cheers since the start of the competition!

"Vaine, the Night Hunter!!!" Miller practically roared the name. "Uzi!!! In the match point game of the LPL Spring Split Finals, he picked Vayne! The hero that represents his entire professional career! The hero that carries the memories of countless LPL fans' youth! Today, he's back!!!"

At that moment, countless veteran players' eyes welled up with tears. They knew that this might be the last time they would see that former god-like player use this hero on the finals stage.

All eyes in the world are on EDG's final pick.

How will Su Mo counter BLG's lineup that prioritizes protection?

The hero's portrait flashed rapidly, and finally, in a deathly silence, it locked on!
Tryndamere, the Barbarian King!
After a brief silence, an uproar erupted!
"Tryndamere?!" Wawa could hardly believe her eyes. "Brother Mozi... picked Tryndamere for top lane?! What kind of move is this?"

Guan Zeyuan adjusted his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses filled with shock: "I... my science has completely failed at this moment! Faced with the ultimate four-protect-one strategy, he picked a 'five-second true man'! But can he even get to the AD carry?"

Game start!
BLG's tactical intentions were crystal clear.

Bin's Maokai played extremely cautiously in the top lane, preferring to miss minions rather than give Su Mo's Tryndamere any chance to get a solo kill.

Weiwei's Olaf, playing jungle, practically lived in the bottom half of the map, protecting Uzi's Vayne.

However, Su Mo did not engage in much fighting with Maokai in the top lane.

He used Tryndamere's unparalleled wave-pushing and sustain abilities to relentlessly push the minion wave under BLG's tower before starting his wandering around.

Invading the jungle, lurking in the mid lane to apply pressure, and even heading directly to the bottom lane river...

He was like a wild beast released from its cage, and with his actions alone, he disrupted the entire BLG map.

BLG's defense was forced to shrink, and although Uzi gained space to develop steadily, his teammates were overwhelmed by the pressure.

"Mozi's ability to draw attention is too strong," Miller exclaimed. "He alone drew the defensive attention of at least two BLG players! And the other lanes of EDG got perfect breathing room and room to develop!"

With twenty minutes remaining in the game, the two sides were evenly matched in terms of economy, but EDG firmly held the initiative on the field.

The final battle erupted in front of the Dragon Pit.

This is BLG's only chance. They must win this team fight to drag the game into the late game they want.

Team battle begins!
Jiejie's Prince decisively initiated a team fight with EQ Flash, trapping BLG's front line.

Scout's Orianna ultimate pulled two people in!
BLG's formation was instantly broken up!

Just as everyone's attention was drawn to the main battlefield, a figure who had activated his powers rushed out from the flank!
It's Su Mo's Barbarian King!

His goal, from beginning to end, has always been the same!
Uzi's Vayne!
"The Barbarian King has entered! He's ignoring everyone else! His eyes are only on Vayne!" Miller spoke at breakneck speed.

Crisp's Lulu casts her ultimate and shield on Vayne!

Weiwei's Olaf unleashed his ultimate, Ragnarok, and charged towards the Tryndamere!
Bin's Maokai uses his W skill to bind!
However, all of this seemed so pale and powerless in the face of the man who had activated his ultimate move and was immune to all death!

Su Mo's Barbarian King withstood all the damage and control from everyone!

However, this resulted in freeing up the rest of EDG, and the other four rushed in and killed Vayne.

The legend has fallen.

With Uzi's elimination, BLG's last hope was shattered.

EDG won the team fight with overwhelming force, achieving a perfect 0-for-5 exchange!

"ACE! Perfect team wipe!" Wawa roared excitedly, "It's over! The match is over! Let's congratulate EDG! They swept BLG 3-0! They won the 2022 LPL Spring Split Championship! We are the champions!!!"

As the main crystal exploded, a golden rain fell from the sky over EDG's players' bench.

Jiejie and Meiko hugged each other tightly, their eyes reddening.

Scout and Viper also smiled with relief.

Su Mo simply took off his headphones, leaned back in his chair, and looked at the huge victory emblem on the screen with a faint smile on his face.

On the other side of the stage, BLG's battle area was completely silent.

Bin stared blankly at the gray screen, unable to come to his senses for a long time.

Uzi sat quietly without saying a word.

After a long while, he slowly took off his headphones, a bittersweet yet relieved smile appearing on his lips.

He tried his best.

He launched his final assault in his proudest way.

But the wheels of time are ultimately unstoppable.

He looked at the figure surrounded by his teammates in the golden rain, and his eyes were no longer filled with resentment, but with pure recognition.

Perhaps, losing to someone like that isn't shameful.

When the entire EDG team raised the Silver Dragon Cup high, only one voice could be heard throughout the entire venue.

"Mo! Mo! Mo!"

The roar of the mountains and the surging of the seas continued unabated.

He is the only answer for this era. (End of Chapter)