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

The cheers at the Wuhan Sports Center had not yet completely subsided when the countdown on the big screen reached zero.

In the second game, the drafting screen lit up again.

In the commentary booth, Wawa was still savoring the pentakill from the previous game: "To be honest, I still have that Kog'Maw kiting move in my head, it was too exaggerated. If MSF doesn't deal with Xiao Yan, I feel they'll have a hard time winning this game."

Miller adjusted his glasses, looked at the ban list on the screen, and suddenly gasped: "Wow! Is MSF... insane?"

The blue team MSF immediately pressed the ban button in their first three bans:

Big Mouth! Little Cannon! Varus!

There was no hesitation, and not even a need for communication.

Immediately afterwards, MSF secured Xayah, a strong pick in the current meta.

When it was SKT's turn to pick, they locked in Jarvan IV and Ryze.

"It's not over yet!" Miller exclaimed. "We've entered the second round of bans! MSF bans Caitlyn again! Then bans Twitch!"

The audience erupted in uproar.

Five ban slots!

All five bans were given to the ADC!

This is like two people dueling. Before the fight even starts, MSF confiscates all of the opponent's spears, swords, daggers, and bows and arrows, then points to a fire poker on the ground and says, "Come on, use this to fight me."

"My God..." Wawa stared in disbelief. "All the mainstream AD carries on the market are gone! What is Xiao Yan supposed to play? Ashe? Sivir? Or Jhin?"

On the SKT's playing field.

Coach Koma frowned slightly as he looked at the opponent's targeted bans, then turned to the young figure: "Xiao Yan, we're out of champions. How about Ezreal or Jhin?"

"No need." Xiao Yan shook his head, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. His eyes swept over the remaining heroes in the pool. "Since they're so afraid of me carrying, then I won't carry this game. Xiang He, Wang Hu, you guys take over this game."

He turned his head, a confident smile playing on his lips: "Get me the Frost."

"Frostbite?" Koma was taken aback. In this version where Incense Burner monsters were rampant, Frostbite, although functional, was far inferior to monsters like Kog'Maw and Rat in the late game.

Kouma, trusting Xiao Yan completely, nodded: "Alright. Then it'll be Han Bing."

The final lineup has been confirmed.

Blue side MSF:

Top lane Alphari: Gnar

Jungler Maxlore: Sejuani

Mid-lane PowerOfEvil: Syndra

ADC Hans Sama: Kasumi

Support Ignar: Braum

Red team SKT:

Top laner Huni: Jayce

Jungler Peanut: Jarvan IV

Mid laner Faker: Ryze

ADC Xiao Yan: Ashe

Support Wolf: Karma

"Ashe!" Miller analyzed, looking at the locked-on champion. "That was a smart pick. Since you banned all my core champions, I'll pick a utility champion, focusing on crowd control and initiating team fights. But this game, SKT's damage output pressure will all be on Faker's Ryze and Huni's Jayce. Xiao Yan is playing the supporting role this game."

Wawa nodded: "That's right, we're focusing on the top and jungle this game. Especially Peanut, with Jarvan IV, a tempo-oriented jungler, his ability to set the pace in the early game is crucial."

Game start.

In this round, Xiao Yan's style suddenly changed.

In the previous game, he was the abyssal maw that devoured everything; in this game, he seems to have transformed into the commander who sits on the throne, coldly overlooking the battlefield.

"Peanut, don't worry about the bot lane. They have Xayah and Braum on the other side, I'd be hard-pressed to die, and you can't kill them either. Go and wreak havoc on Sejuani's jungle."

As soon as he went online, Xiao Yan gave clear instructions.

He controlled the ice with extreme caution. Facing Hans Sama's aggressive pressure as he tried to get back at him, Xiao Yan remained calm and composed, using his W [Volley of Arrows] to last-hit minions and harass, firmly controlling the minion wave in front of the tower.

Every time he uses his E skill, "Eagle Soars Through the Sky," it's like he's using a global cheat.

3 minutes 20 seconds.

"E skill is ready, shoot it into the enemy's red buff bush." ​​Xiao Yan marked the map.

The flare pierced the fog of war, accurately illuminating Sejuani who was attacking the Red Buff.

"I saw it! Sejuani is in the red buff area! Peanut is heading straight for her blue buff!"

5 minutes 40 seconds.

"Watch out in mid lane, Sejuani is moving towards mid, I have my E, I'll gank F6 right away."

Another flare was fired, and Sejuani was caught red-handed just as she was about to attack Faker, so she could only leave dejectedly.

MSF's jungler Maxlore felt like he was running naked. No matter where he went, an eagle spirit would inexplicably fly over his head, revealing his every move.

"Is this ice's E range infinite? How come it always hits me?" Maxlore was starting to lose her composure.

Just as MSF's jungler was having a hard time dealing with Xiao Yan's "map-wide vision", something happened in the mid lane.

At 6:30, Faker made a move.

The Demon King, who got Ryze this time, seemed to be stimulated by Xiao Yan's pentakill in the previous game, and his whole body was exuding a sharp killing aura.

PowerOfEvil's Syndra, relying on her long range, tried to suppress Ryze and positioned herself slightly forward.

"Chance."

A glint of light flashed in Faker's eyes.

The E skill [Spell Surge] was used to instantly kill the low-health minion!

Wow!

The surge effect spread instantly, attaching itself directly to Syndra next to her!

W [Rune Imprisonment]!

Because of the surging effect, the original slowdown has turned into a stun!

Syndra is frozen in place!

Faker's hand speed exploded instantly, QEQ!

A series of fluid combos followed, and the lightning runes exploded on Syndra, instantly reducing her health by half.

PowerOfEvil panicked and tried to stun Ryze with a backhand push, but Faker dodged the weakling's retreat with a small movement and activated Sprint, sticking to him like a ghost.

"Faker's got killing intent! Can we kill him this time?" Miller shouted.

Syndra flashed into the tower, and Faker followed suit without hesitation!

Another Q skill prediction to Syndra's movement!

in!

With a final basic attack, he confidently turned around.

First Blood!

"Solo kill! Faker solo kill! That's Faker for you! If you dare to act tough in front of him, he'll send you back to base!" Wawa excitedly slammed his fist on the table. "That play was so detailed! Using the minion spread and surge, this Ryze played like an eel!"

Xiao Yan was steadily farming minions in the bottom lane when he saw the kill notification on the screen. A slight smile appeared on his lips: "Brother Xiang He, good job."

Faker adjusted his glasses and replied casually, "Basic stuff."

However, the real turning point occurred in 10 minutes.

The first little dragon is a fire dragon.

For an early-game composition like MSF, the Infernal Dragon is a must-win. They used Xayah and Braum's wave clear in the bottom lane to gain vision control of the river and immediately went for the dragon.

"The enemy team is attacking the dragon; we were a step too late," Wolf said anxiously.

At this time, the SKT team was still on their way, with only Peanut's Jarvan IV lingering nearby. However, with four opponents present, going down to contest the dragon would be tantamount to suicide.

"Did you release him?" Huni asked.

"I won't let go."

Xiao Yan's voice was frighteningly calm. He glanced at the mini-map, calculating the distance and time.

"Peanut, get ready to grab it. I have my ultimate move."

"But Braum has a shield..." Peanut hesitated.

"I'll make sure he can't lift his shield." Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, his finger hovering over the R key. "On my command. 3, 2, 1... Release!"

Just as the MSF team had reduced the dragon to only 2,000 health, a huge crystal magic arrow, carrying a chilling aura, roared out from under the bottom lane turret!

The arrow was shot at an extremely tricky angle. It wasn't aimed at people, but rather grazed the edge of the wall, cutting into the blind spot as it flew towards the entrance of the dragon pit.

At this moment, Ignar's Braum was holding up his shield to defend against Peanut's entry, but he was defending against it head-on.

This arrow came from the side!

"A magic crystal arrow! That angle! My God!" Miller exclaimed.

Braum realized what was happening and tried to adjust the direction of his shield, but it was too late.

boom!

The Crystal Arrow accurately hit Sejuani, who was standing on the outermost side and ready to use her control skills!

dizziness!

Although the distance was short and the stun lasted only a second, that one second was a matter of life and death for junglers who were trying to secure a kill with Smite! Sejuani couldn't use Smite!

"superior!"

Xiao Yan let out a loud shout.

Peanut, which had been poised to act for some time, finally made its move.

EQ combo!

The Demacian prince transformed into a golden lightning bolt, piercing through Braum's defenses and directly launching the stunned and immobilized Sejuani into the air!

discipline!

A beam of golden light descended.

The little dragon let out a mournful cry, transformed into a red light, and entered Peanut's body.

"We got it! Peanut stole the Fire Dragon!" Wawa roared hoarsely. "That teamwork was absolutely amazing! Xiao Yan's arrow wasn't meant to kill, it was to immobilize the jungler and create an opportunity for Peanut to use Smite! That's trust! That's SKT!"

After stealing the dragon, Peanut didn't linger. He used his ultimate, Cataclysm, to block Sejuani and Braum, then used the terrain to his advantage before flashing over the wall and making a stylish escape.

"That's Peanut! The Peanut we all know and love is back! He can take down a general from the midst of a massive army and escape unscathed!"

The MSF members stood in the dragon pit, looking at the empty pit and the prince who had left so casually, their mentality completely shattered.

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

Or rather, they entered the "field of vision hunting" woven by Xiao Yan.

Although Xiao Yan's stats for the Frostfire are not impressive, and are still at 0-0-2, he is like an invisible ghost, constantly looming over MSF.

At 15 minutes, Xiao Yan's E skill revealed that the top laner Gnar was in a bad state of rage, and he commanded Huni and Peanut to tower dive and kill him.

At 18 minutes, Xiao Yan used his ultimate to initiate a team fight from a very long distance, stunning Syndra who was clearing the mid lane. Faker's Ryze then drove Wolf into the fray, instantly melting the enemy's carry.

At 22 minutes, Baron Nashor forced a team fight.

MSF was forced to engage in this team fight. They knew that if they didn't fight now, once Ryze and Jayce had their items fully completed, they wouldn't even be able to defend their towers.

"They're going to charge at me." Xiao Yan said calmly, watching the positioning of Braum and Sejuani on the opposing team. "Wolf, don't worry about me, give the shield to Sang-hyeok. I'll sacrifice myself."

"Sell?" Wolf was taken aback. "You're an AD carry!"

"AD isn't worth much this game," Xiao Yan chuckled. "As long as Sang-hyeok is alive, they can't win."

Before the words were even finished, MSF moved.

Sejuani unleashed her ultimate, aiming directly at Xiao Yan's Ice. Braum flashed and used his ultimate, also targeting Ice.

Even Nal grew larger and jumped over, wanting to slap the commander who had been disgusting them.

All the control, all the hatred, was given to Frost!

"Xiao Yan has been engaged! Sejuani's ultimate hits! Braum's ultimate knocks up! Gnar also lands a hit! Ashe is about to be instantly killed!" the commentator exclaimed.

However, in the instant Han Bing was targeted by focused fire, Xiao Yan did not panic. He didn't even use his pointless healing ability. He only uttered one word in the voice chat:

"kill!"

Just as everyone in MSF used all their skills to gang up on Frost, they revealed a fatal flaw—their backline was left unattended!

"Demacia!"

Peanut's prince burst out from the flank, using an EQ flash combo to knock up both Xayah and Syndra!

Immediately afterwards, the ultimate move, Earth-shattering, descended!

At the same time, Faker's Ryze activated his ultimate ability, Warp Jump.

But he wasn't trying to escape; he was trying to attack!

The moment Faker landed, lightning surged in his hand!

E skill spreads, Q skill overload!

Blue lightning bolts bounced wildly through the crowd, each bounce taking away a large amount of health.

Huni's Jayce set up Mercury's Cannon in the distance and unleashed an enhanced Q [Electric Shock], striking the two carries who were trapped by Jarvan IV.

boom!

The terrifying AOE damage erupted instantly.

MSF's two DPS characters were melted before they could even use their skills.

At this moment, although Xiao Yan's Ice Blade had fallen, his last W shot before his death, "Volley of Arrows," applied a group slow effect, making it impossible for the remaining front-line of MSF to escape.

Ace!

Destroy the group!

"My God! Is this SKT's teamfight aesthetics?" Miller exclaimed. "Xiao Yan was practically throwing himself in! He knew MSF hated him, knew they were saving all their skills for him, so he simply stopped dodging and stood there as a target! Look at those MSF guys, charging at Ashe like madmen, only to completely wipe out their backline!"

The doll shook his head repeatedly: "It's terrifying. The last pentakill with Kog'Maw was the ultimate individual heroism, and this Ashe is the ultimate team sacrifice. This rookie... is truly terrifying. He can be the sharpest spear, the strongest shield, and even the best bait!"

As the screen turned black and white, Xiao Yan watched his teammates reap the rewards, picked up his water glass, took a sip, and said in a relaxed tone:

"This was a good trade, assists +5."

Peanut laughed as he demolished the enemy's high ground tower, "Brother Xiao Yan, your play was so professional, I can't help but give you a thumbs up."

While relentlessly attacking the Nexus, Faker unusually praised, "Great command. I had a lot of fun playing Ryze this time."

25 minutes.

With the Baron buff, SKT pushed into the MSF high ground.

The economic gap had widened to 10,000 by this time.

Faker's Ryze was already fully equipped, taking down half the health of anyone he encountered in a single combo. Peanut's Jarvan IV was swimming recklessly on the enemy's high ground.

Xiao Yan's Han Bing remained at the back of the team, occasionally firing an arrow to slow down the enemy or using his E skill to illuminate the enemy's fountain, as if telling the opponents: I can see your fear.

With the MSF crystal exploding, the score reached 2-0.

In the commentary booth, the two commentators were completely impressed.

Miller took a deep breath and summarized: "In this game, although the MVP will most likely go to Faker for his solo kill and roaming, or Peanut for stealing the dragon and initiating the team fight, in my heart, the MVP of this game is still Xiao Yan."

Doll chimed in, "That's right. MSF used five bans, and even went to great lengths to target him in the game, thinking that controlling SKT's AD would guarantee a win. But they were wrong, terribly wrong. They only controlled Xiao Yan's actions, but they couldn't control his mind!"

The camera pans to the players' seats.

Peanut excitedly took off his headphones and hugged Xiao Yan's neck: "Brother! Your arrow was amazing!"

Xiao Yan chuckled and rubbed his wrist, glancing at Faker: "It was mainly because Sang-hyeok drew the fire that I was able to launch a sneak attack from behind."

Faker was packing up his peripherals when he heard this and turned around.

"What do you want to play next?"

Xiao Yan was taken aback for a moment, then his smile deepened.

"Next game... since they like targeting the AD carry so much, how about we give them a big surprise next game?"

Faker saw the cunning in Xiao Yan's eyes and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"it is good."