LPL didn't want me? I joined SKT instead!

In the training rooms of various esports clubs in the LPL region, the atmosphere was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.

EDG base.

Factory manager Clearlove sat in front of his computer, the screen frozen on the image of SKT lifting the trophy.

He held a cup of coffee that had long since gone cold in his hand, his brows furrowed into a deep "川" shape. As the most senior jungler in the LPL, his perspective on the game was far deeper than that of the average viewer.

"This is suffocating..." the factory manager muttered to himself, a hint of bitterness in his voice. "This isn't a game for five people; it's a sophisticated killing machine. This rookie, TheShy, is far superior to Huni!"

Meiko, standing next to him, swallowed hard. "Mingkai, what if we run into them at MSI..."

The factory manager did not answer, but silently closed his eyes.

He dared not think about it. Given EDG's current operational level, he wondered how long they could last against SKT.

He was originally planning to retire, but he chose to persevere for a while longer.

IG base.

Rookie stared at TheShy's shyly smiling face on the screen and gasped.

"What exactly happened to this kid after he went to Korea?" Rookie rubbed his temples. He knew TheShy's talent all too well, but the old TheShy was a demonic sword without a sheath, capable of harming others while also harming himself. But the current TheShy, under Xiao Yan's command, had become an absolutely rational scythe of death. When it was time to suppress, he would prevent you from gaining any experience; when it was time to defend, he would be as steady as a mountain, revealing not even the slightest flaw.

"Rookie, this top laner is too strong, he's treating Khan like a pig to be slaughtered." Ning leaned back in his gaming chair, making trash talk, but his eyes showed an unprecedented seriousness.

At this moment, the team that feels the most deeply is none other than RNG, who just won the LPL Spring Split Finals and is preparing to represent the Chinese region at the MSI Mid-Season Invitational.

Shanghai, RNG Esports Club.

The huge training room was deathly silent.

On the big screen, the third game of the SKT vs. KZ match was being replayed. It was the stunning moment when Xiao Yan's Draven achieved a pentakill.

Letme held his head in his hands, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

Watching TheShy's ghostly maneuvers and oppressive force on the screen, he felt his palms sweating profusely. Was his prized "equal treatment for all" playstyle, designed to withstand pressure, truly effective against such absolute dominance?

Mlxg bit his thumbnail, his brow furrowed. He was a jungler who preferred chaotic fights and invasions. But after watching SKT's matches, he despairingly realized that SKT's jungle was like a minefield. Under Xiao Yan's command, Peanut's counter-ganks were so precise they were terrifying.

Xiaohu pushed up his tactical glasses and sighed, "How are we supposed to fight like this?"

Everyone's eyes turned to the chubby boy sitting in the middle.

This year, RNG assembled a complete all-Chinese roster, and they were unstoppable in the LPL, winning the Spring Split championship.

Uzi's performance reached the peak of his professional career.

They were determined to avenge their defeat against SKT at MSI and prove to the world that LPL is no weaker than LCK and that an all-Chinese team can win the championship!

But now, looking at the SKT team on the screen, which seemed to come from a higher dimension, a thick shadow fell over everyone's hearts.

got stronger.

SKT did not weaken due to personnel changes; instead, they became an ultimate Frankenstein's monster with no weaknesses.

Perfect operation + exceptional personal ability + God-like command.

How can we win like this?

"Coach..." Ming turned to look at head coach Heart standing behind him, "Can we...win?"

Heart opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

As a former professional player, he understood better than his teammates just how terrifying this SKT team was. From tactical reserves to player form, SKT displayed a commanding lead.

In the midst of this suffocating silence, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Click".

It was the sound of a mouse clicking heavily on the desktop.

Everyone turned to look and saw Uzi staring intently at the screen.

His face was flushed from prolonged concentration, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His right hand gripped the mouse tightly, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged from the force.

Those were injuries he sustained from years of high-intensity training, and they were throbbing with pain at the moment.

But in his eyes, there was no fear, no despair, no retreat.

Only fire.

The flames of war burned fiercely, as if they would devour everything!

"What are you afraid of?"

Uzi's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness, echoing in the empty training room.

He turned to look at his teammates, his eyes sharp as knives: "They are human, not gods. As long as they are human, they will make mistakes and bleed."

"Brothers, have you forgotten the disappointment at the Bird's Nest last year? Why did we assemble an all-Chinese team? Wasn't it to defeat the South Korean team honorably in front of the whole world!"

"SKT is incredibly strong, ridiculously strong. But so what? In esports, there are never invincible enemies! If they are an insurmountable mountain, then we will be the sharp blade that cleaves it in two!"

Uzi's words struck like a heavy hammer into the hearts of every RNG player.

The fear and confusion that had filled the training room were instantly dispelled by this fierce fighting spirit.

Yeah, what's there to be afraid of?

SKT has become stronger, but they have also undergone a transformation!

……

2018 October.

Paris, France.

The 8th League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational has officially begun.

Spring season champions from major regions around the world have gathered here to compete for the trophy that symbolizes the highest honor of the season.

However, from the very first day of the competition, the entire tone of the event was set by one team.

SKT T1.

This South Korean team, clad in black battle robes, was like an expeditionary force from hell, crushing all opponents in their path with overwhelming force.

European powerhouse Fnatic only managed to put up a fight against SKT for 22 minutes before their base was destroyed.

European mid laner Caps was solo killed three times by Faker, and he was so badly beaten that he cried afterwards.

Team Liquid, the pride of North America, set a new record for the fastest defeat at this year's MSI – 16 minutes and 45 seconds. Doublelift, in a post-match interview, said with a bitter expression, "SKT is like a monster's den right now."

Flash Wolves from the LMS region, although they gained a slight advantage in the early game thanks to jungler Karsa's tempo, suffered a 0-for-5 defeat in a dragon team fight at the 15-minute mark due to Xiao Yan's perfect maneuvering, resulting in an instant collapse.

SKT achieved an impressive eight-game winning streak in the first four days of the group stage.

Average match duration: 21 minutes.

Average economic lead per game: 1.2.

This SKT team has demonstrated an even more terrifying dominance to the world than they did during the LCK Spring Split.

On the other hand, RNG, representing the LPL, also demonstrated strong strength, but their journey was somewhat bumpy.

They defeated Fnatic and TL, but against Flash Wolves, a mistake in the early game forced them to fight for 40 minutes before finally turning the tide.

Their current record is six wins and two losses, placing them second in the group.

Media outlets and commentators worldwide are going crazy praising SKT.

The Invincible Demon Army! SKT is destined for the MSI championship!

Xiao Yan: The Man Who Redefines the ADC!

TheShy and Faker: The Sharpest Spear and the Strongest Shield!

In this media environment, the match between RNG and SKT on the last day of the group stage, which was also the final battle, was thrust into the spotlight.

This is not only a battle for first place in the group, but also a fateful showdown between LPL and LCK, and another head-on collision between "World's No. 1 ADC" Uzi and "New Great Demon King" Xiao Yan!

The latest work by author Invincible Demon King F, "LPL Doesn't Want Me? I Joined SKT Instead!", is exclusively released for the first time!