Tarzan

2025 was a pivotal year for Li Chengyong, a year of ultimate redemption for his career and a year of proving himself at the peak of his reputation. After the controversies of the previous year, he joined the AL team and, far from faltering, quickly became the undisputed soul and core of this young team. In a meta that emphasized jungle-support synergy throughout the year, Tarzan thrived. His top-tier jungle planning, keen timing, and aggressive early-game offense injected unprecedented stability and initiative into AL. His presence revitalized all three lanes of AL, transforming what was once considered a mid-tier team into one of the most disciplined and tactically effective top teams in the LPL. His individual performance was impeccable. His radar-like map control and composure in crucial games were the fundamental guarantees for AL's continued competitiveness in the domestic league, ultimately leading the team to their first LPL championship trophy. He deservedly won the Finals MVP award, earning the respect of everyone. Turning our attention to the international stage, Tarzan's performance further elevated his leadership value. Although AL, as a newcomer to international competition, failed to defeat a top LCK team in the ultimate BO5 test, the resilience and strength displayed by Tarzan and his team were awe-inspiring. Whether at MSI or the World Championship, facing champion-level opponents like T1 and GEN, AL dragged the games to a decisive final game. In these peak matches, Tarzan never fell behind in jungle tempo; he consistently established an early advantage for his team, engaging in evenly matched battles with the opponent's star junglers. His Xin Zhao, Trundle, and Sejuani, among other champions, repeatedly delivered crucial initiations that sealed victories on the international stage. Although they ultimately lost by a narrow margin, "a glorious defeat" best describes his performance. In 2025, Tarzan not only washed away the shadows of the past but also proved to the world that he remains a top superstar capable of illuminating the entire team and deciding the course of a match. He is no longer the disillusioned figure adrift in the sea of ​​public opinion, but the cornerstone and absolute leader of the AL team.