He's Easier to Beat Than Zz1tai.

Seeing the lineups of both sides, Miller crossed his arms and began to confidently analyze them.

"Actually, both lineups are quite good, with points to support the team in the early, mid, and late game. But when IM picked Poppy first, Easy picked Renekton. What does that mean? Renekton doesn't match up well against Poppy. I don't quite understand."

Wawa next to him nodded in agreement. "That's right, I agree with Teacher Miller. Perhaps Easy is also a Renekton specialist? He thinks his Renekton can beat Poppy? But it still doesn't make sense. Even if he's a specialist, it's too confident. Poppy counters Renekton completely, suppressing him from level one to eighteen."

Miller chuckled at this and turned to Uzi. "Little Dog, what do you think?"

What do I think?

Of course, I'm watching with a smile and wide eyes.

Isn't he here to commentate on the match today just to see Chu Ran get destroyed? Then he can stir up some trouble on Weibo, collaborate with his fans' outrage, and even many of the "pig fans" will attack Chu Ran. The starting top laner of the first team losing to the second team is very embarrassing, isn't it?

However, despite his thoughts, Uzi said, "It's hard to say. Based on my understanding of Easy, he doesn't really play Renekton much. Of course, it's not impossible he's been practicing it secretly during this time, but if he practiced it, it's strange that there are no records of it."

"Maybe Easy doesn't like playing tanks. I can't really comment, but my evaluation of Renekton against Poppy is zero. How can Renekton beat Poppy? Not at all."

As soon as Uzi said this, Miller and Wawa burst out laughing. Although Uzi didn't say it explicitly, they understood his meaning.

How could the two of them, who were immersed in the LPL, not know about the heated trending topic?

Looking at Uzi's chubby face, Miller suddenly seemed to think of something and held back his laughter until his face turned red.

If Uzi were to wear women's clothing, a wig, and pink headphones while playing, would the effect be explosive?

At the same time, many GSL viewers were amused by Uzi's words.

[Haha, Little Dog is absolutely right!]

[Ran Chu playing Renekton, does he even know how to play it?]

[Renekton King? Renekton's Demise!]

[Accurate! Correct! To the point!]

[He even picked Renekton as a counter? Ran Chu is so desperate for attention that he'd sell his own mother.]

[EDG still hasn't kicked out this kind of professional player? They have no bottom line.]

[They even did the 'Blitzkrieg Poland' thing. EDG's bottom line is no bottom line!]

[Indeed, although I'm not a Uzi fan, I think what he said makes sense. What is Ran Chu trying to do? My Rui Can picked Syndra, he's definitely going to carry. Why is Chu Ran playing Renekton?]

[This kind of top laner is a beast, he can't tell the difference between the big and small kings. He should just play a tank and be a support. Does he need to carry this game?]

[I just hope Ran Chu's Renekton doesn't drag my Rui Can down.]

Faced with the taunting from these GSL viewers, many EDG fans were left speechless with anger.

There was nothing they could do. What was being said were facts, so they couldn't respond directly. They could only indirectly criticize the GSL and RNG.

At this moment, at the EDG club.

Abu was watching the live broadcast of the match with Ming Kai and others, with dark circles under his eyes.

Seeing Chu Ran pick Renekton, Abu's drowsiness vanished, and he let out a woman's scream. "Why did they pick Renekton for Xiao Ran? Is Nofe the LCK's Zhu Kai? They should have picked a tank for Xiao Ran. I let him play with Scout and Zet today to try out a new style. Did I not explain it clearly, or is Nofe going through a rebellious phase?"

"Well, maybe Xiao Ran himself wanted to play Renekton," Ming Kai reminded him.

Hearing this, Abu became even more unable to sleep. His original intention for letting Chu Ran play with Scout and the others today was to allow Chu Ran to develop a more versatile playstyle and gradually phase out Mouse.

This is ridiculous!

"If Xiao Ran wanted to play it himself, then I have even more reason to doubt Nofe's coaching ability. He can't even manage a player?"

Abu was a little annoyed, especially because of the huge controversy surrounding the match today.

If Chu Ran lost to AJ, many netizens, including the boss, would think that he, Abu, had poor judgment. If Chu Ran really disobeyed the coach's instructions, coupled with the widespread criticism, Chu Ran's career would be over.

Although Abu wasn't a good person, he didn't want to easily ruin someone's career. After all, he also bore some responsibility.

"Forget it, it's already like this. Maybe he'll break through?"

Mouse sat in his chair and instantly shifted to a more comfortable position. He just smiled at Ming Kai's words.

Break through?

Does he think Chu Ran is Marin?

Comfortable.

Mouse thought to himself. As long as AJ could crush Chu Ran, not only would he be able to firmly hold onto his starting top laner position, but he would also likely have more opportunities to play in the future.

At this time, Chu Ran had been controlling Renekton at the top river for a while, guarding the area. Facing IM's Braum, he directly gave up on the idea of an early game fight.

IM also didn't make any excessive moves. This team was famously a "turtle" team, avoiding fights in the early game if possible.

Last year, many viewers had angrily called IM a "cowardly turtle." If it weren't for today's match against EDG, coupled with the popularity brought by Chu Ran, IM's matches would have basically gone unwatched.

Starting with a Doran's Blade and a health potion.

For talents, he went with a 12-0-18 build, focusing on Grasp of the Undying in the primary tree, which, combined with Font of Life (increasing shield and healing effects by 8%), would be enough for Renekton to stand his ground in team fights.

An advantageous Renekton in the early to mid-game was truly both tanky and dealt significant damage, his utility not inferior to the version's "Three Divine Generals."

For runes, the standard setup focused on AD, magic resist, and armor, but Chu Ran had included a few cooldown reduction runes, which would be useful against Poppy.

On IM's side, AJ wore a look of contentment.

Poppy versus Renekton, he didn't even know how he could lose.

Ben4's face also showed a hint of teasing, "AJ, do you want me to help you gank?"

"No need, I'll crush this Renekton. You guys just watch with your eyes wide open."

The hero Poppy, because she's so tanky, leads people to believe she lacks damage, but that's a huge misconception.

Poppy's damage output in the early game is actually quite high.

At 1 minute and 40 seconds into the game, Chu Ran and Poppy both went to lane with the minion wave.

As soon as they reached lane, AJ wanted to directly pressure Chu Ran. He had his passive, and a Renekton without fury at level one definitely couldn't beat him.

Seeing AJ's Poppy make a move, Chu Ran didn't back down at all.

"Come on, whoever backs down is a dog?"

At this moment, Miller was a bit surprised, "Huh? Is player Easy this aggressive? He's trading with AJ's Poppy like this in the early game, it's not profitable at all!"

"I think there's a slight issue with his mindset."

Hearing Uzi's words, Wawa immediately burst out laughing, "Wow! Player Easy isn't retreating? Trading like this is just pure loss."

"Watch this!"

The twin-tailed loli, holding a hammer, smashed it directly onto the Renekton, slowing him down, and then took another auto-attack.

Chu Ran didn't panic. With one auto-attack, his fury immediately reached 50. He immediately took a step back and used a red fury Q to harass both the enemy champion and the minions.

Looking at the health of Chu Ran's Renekton, AJ's lips curled up, "This isn't good. This Renekton is losing so much health in trades, what are you going to do to lane against me?"

"What?" Ben4 asked in confusion.

AJ immediately adjusted to a comfortable position, "I can only say I'll play casually."

Seeing this, the crowd at the venue and in the live stream let out a sigh. Uzi's voice also echoed from the commentary booth, "It seems player Easy's understanding of Renekton isn't deep enough. Who trades like this with Renekton without fury in the early game?"

"I think this top lane matchup has already exploded before it even really began."

Uzi's words were echoed by countless GSL fans, but then, as the second wave of minions arrived, many viewers were left scratching their heads.

Why is this Renekton pushing forward when he has less health than Poppy?

Is he suicidal?

AJ was also a bit taken aback, but when he saw Chu Ran attacking minions, he instantly noticed the minion wave.

"Oh no!"

Only then did AJ realize what was happening, and his expression turned a bit grim.

Just now, Chu Ran's Renekton took a step back and used a red fury Q that hit both the enemy champion and the minions. Meanwhile, his Poppy's Q skill only hit the red side's melee minions. This meant that Chu Ran's Renekton would definitely reach level two before him.

"It should be fine. Can he really kill me at level two? I don't believe you can kill me at level two! You damn punk."

AJ thought to himself, as long as he pays attention after Renekton gets level two.

"Oh? It looks like player Easy is going for level two first, trying to pressure player AJ's Poppy, but Poppy is also close to level two. This pressure probably won't have much effect," Miller said with a smile.

Uzi nodded in agreement, "That's right, and once Poppy gets level two, this Renekton will have an even harder time..."

However, unexpectedly, before Uzi could finish speaking.

An abrupt change occurred on the top lane.

Chu Ran's Renekton, after reaching 50 fury, suddenly flashed with a golden light from behind, causing AJ to sit up straight instantly.

With a bang!

AQ, the green light from Grasp of the Undying instantly merged into Renekton's body, and the red fury Q directly took away 123 health from Poppy.

Renekton's level one red fury Q has 100 base damage plus a 6% AD ratio. The damage from Renekton in red fury state can be described as terrifying.

Seeing his Poppy's health drop significantly in an instant, AJ's face turned pale. He used AQ to slow Renekton and desperately flashed away. But the moment he saw the seventh minion die, Renekton's body glowed with white light.

At the same time, his passive shield dropped on Renekton's flank.

AJ's pupils suddenly constricted, and he pursed his lips, his expression becoming flustered.

Charge!

The massive Renekton suddenly dashed towards him, and then his giant axe continuously chopped at the loli with twin ponytails holding a large hammer.

No escape!

At this moment, Miller and the others were stunned.

"Wow, no way!"

As Wawa exclaimed, Poppy fell to the top lane in the blink of an eye. A kill notification flashed before everyone's eyes.

"EDG-Easy has killed IM-AmazingJ!"

"First blood!"

"Damn it! This punk, why is this damn Renekton's damage so high!"

AJ slammed his mouse in frustration, his face turning a bit ugly from anger.

[Red Temperature Value +224]

He was actually solo-killed by Chu Ran at level two?

How is this possible?

The situation shouldn't be like this.

Thinking this, AJ's mind momentarily froze.

"Holy crap, Ran Ge is amazing!"

At the same time, Meiko exclaimed, and even Scout and the others were secretly shocked.

Solo-killing Poppy at level two with a counter-pick, and you call him not knowing how to play Renekton?

"I said I only know a little. My opponent was too trash; he was easier to play than Zz1tai."

The idea of trading with Renekton at level one was correct, but if you can't maintain pressure, you should prepare to die at level two, especially since he got level two first with his Renekton.

Most people who dare to trade with Renekton at level one are dead by level two, even if you're playing Poppy.

Clearly, AJ didn't understand.

It can only be said that there's a reason AJ didn't become EDG's starting top laner.

He's just a—blockhead!

Hearing the in-game announcement for the first blood, many viewers at the venue and in the live stream were stunned, all of them dumbfounded.

Solo-killed?

Solo-killed just two and a half minutes into the game?

Just because Renekton got level two first?

Are you kidding me?

Even my grandma playing would never get solo-killed at level two.

Is this AJ guy on the take?

The GSL fans were astonished. Did they buy tickets to watch IM's match today for this?

At this moment, countless GSL fans became enraged!