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Top Esports' third ban pick was Galio.

At this point, Xiaohu's three most proficient support cards—Taliyah, Karma, and Galio—have all been banned.

WBG's coach, Shen Dongyu, visibly changed his expression.

This banning is so targeted!

It was as if his tactical notes, which he had studied for several sleepless nights, were torn to shreds and thrown in his face.

"Holy crap!" Ah Shui couldn't help but turn to look at Chen Xiao, his eyes wide like saucers.

"Chen Xiao, how did you know they were going to ban Taliyah themselves? Did you plant a spy in their team?"

Xiao Tian chimed in, "So outstanding, did you secretly get extra lessons at night?"

Although Meiko didn't speak, her gaze towards Chen Xiao was filled with surprise and admiration.

That draft prediction was crucial.

Maokai's heart was stirred even more.

As the head coach, he thinks more about tactical things, the version of the game, counter positions, prediction, and strategy!

Chen Xiao, however, seemed to be able to see right through his opponent's thoughts.

Is this the intuition of a genius?

"Don't just stand there, grab Ahri!" Maokai suppressed his shock and quickly gave the order.

Without hesitation, 369 clicked the mouse and locked onto the Nine-Tailed Fox!

"Top Esports picked Ahri! My God, they're really going to target us to the end!" Wang Duoduo's voice rose eight octaves in the commentary booth.

"They banned almost all of Xiaohu's roaming champions, and now they've picked Ahri. They're going to completely shut Xiaohu down in the mid lane!"

The live stream chat exploded with comments.

【What? I don't understand this business plan at all?】

[Did the Top Esports coaching staff take the wrong medicine today? What's going on?]

[I get it! Top Esports is telling WBG, don't try anything fancy, in the mid lane, let's see who's the best!]

[Hahaha, Little Tiger's gone numb! Where are all the heroes I can play? They're all gone!]

[Lucifer: I heard you want to swim? Sorry, I'll break your legs!]

【…】

The atmosphere in WBG's player area was heavy.

Shen Dongyu's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

Having your tactics completely figured out is fatal during the draft phase.

Xiaohu doesn't have many options left.

Alternatively, like in the last game, pick "earthbound" heroes like Azir and Viktor, focusing purely on farming and late-game progression.

Alternatively, choose some Tier 2 or Tier 3 options, such as cards that haven't appeared in a long time, or Neeko who has just been nerfed, to tank the damage.

Alternatively, you can choose heroes like Tristana or Corki to aggressively engage in the laning phase.

However, neither of them is the most comfortable choice within the WBG system.

Silence spread, and the countdown to Pick ticked away second by second, reflecting Shen Dongyu's bewilderment.

"Pick the jungler and AD carry first." In the end, he made the decision, trying to change the focus of the battle.

"This game will focus on the bottom half of the map!"

WBG locked in the jungler Xin Zhao and the ADC Kalista on the second and third floors!

Kalista paired with Xin Zhao makes for a bot lane duo with extremely strong engage potential!

"WBG has changed their strategy! Since their mid lane is being targeted, they want to open up the game from the bottom lane!"

However, Mokai reacted even faster.

"Grab Lenata, and give Varus to Ah Shui!"

Top Esports immediately locked in Lenata Golask on the second floor, and finalized Varus, the Arrow of Retribution, on the third floor.

Lena's ultimate perfectly counters WBG's aggressive rush strategy, and Varus paired with Lena also boasts impressive laning strength!

Turn the tables!

WBG's plan has failed once again.

Shen Dongyu's expression had already turned rather grim.

He felt like a clown today, with every move anticipated by the other party, only to be ruthlessly slapped in the face.

The final business plan (BP) was completed quickly.

WBG's top laner locked in Udyr, and after much hesitation, the support picked Braum to counter Lena's ultimate.

After a long silence, Xiaohu finally sighed.

"I'll take the Tsar; let's play it safe."

There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

When a mid-laner known for their rhythm and roaming is forced to choose a scaling carry in two consecutive games, it is a failure in itself.

On Top Esports' side, the fourth pick was Lee Sin for Xiaotian, and the last pick was Renekton for 369, to increase their early-game laning pressure.

The final lineups for both sides have been determined.

Blue side TES: Top laner Renekton, jungler Lee Sin, mid laner Ahri, ADC Varus, support Lena.

Red team WBG: Top lane Udyr, Jungle Xin Zhao, Mid lane Azir, ADC Kalista, Support Braum.

"Alright, the lineups for both sides are confirmed!" Wang Duoduo began his analysis.

"From a draft perspective, Top Esports was undoubtedly the more successful team! They not only successfully limited Xiaohu's room to maneuver, but also secured absolute lane control in the bot lane!"

"WBG's lineup is too passive; it feels like none of their players are playing comfortably."

GuGu nodded in agreement: "Yes, WBG's lineup is somewhat disjointed. Their bot lane picks, Kalista and Braum, are clearly weaker in lane than Varus and Lena."

"Xiaohu's Azir will have a tough time against Lucifer's Ahri in the early game, but if the game drags on to the late game, it will be Xiaohu's advantage."

In the lounge, Guo Hao looked at WBG's awkward lineup on the screen, then glanced at Chen Xiao, who remained calm and composed in the corner, his expression complex.

This kid... seems to actually have some skill!

The game has officially begun.

"Let's play it safe this time, I'll focus on farming first," Chen Xiao said in the team voice chat.

He glanced at the opposing team's lineup and already had a good idea of ​​what to expect.

WBG's lineup emphasizes one word—defense.

Udyr in the top lane is a meatball, Azir in the mid lane is an earthbound spirit, and Braum in the bottom lane is just taking hits while holding up his shield.

Xin Zhao, the only offensive option, has to think twice before entering the fray when facing Lee Sin and Lena.

The difference in the two teams' lineups during the early to mid-game was actually quite obvious!

Chen Xiao's task with Ahri in this game was simple: push the lane, then invade the jungle with Lee Sin and spread out to the side lanes.

Advantages are earned through hard work, but more importantly, they are built up gradually over time.

At the start, neither side showed any intention of engaging in a level 1 team fight. Instead, they tacitly lined up at the narrow pass in the river, exchanging emoticons and creating a peaceful atmosphere.

[Haha, friendly interaction before the game?]

Crisp's penguin expression is so funny!

Why isn't Lucifer tagging me? Is he some kind of aloof, handsome guy?

[Don't worry, we'll beat Lucifer into a cowardly ghost in a bit!]

【…】

As the minion wave reached the lane, Chen Xiao controlled Ahri and began to steadily farm minions.

His attention was highly focused; every move and every basic attack of Xiaohu's Tsar was within his calculations.

He wasn't in a hurry to trade blows; instead, he used the edge of his Q skill to harass Azir while quickly clearing the minion wave.

After clearing the first wave of minions, he glanced at the minimap and began to think.

After a long pause, he calmly said:

"Let's take a gamble and invade his blue buff directly. I bet he's trying to quickly farm to reach three kills in the bot lane!"

"OK, OK, I'm here!" Xiao Tian replied and rode over.

Chen Xiao quickly pushed the second wave of minions under the tower, then turned and disappeared from the mid lane's vision.

Xiaohu's Tsar was pinned under the tower by the minion wave and could only helplessly ping the ping.

"Mid lane miss, watch out for the jungle."