When the score was leveled, there was an uproar at the scene.
“ENG actually lost?”
“They lost to DT?”
“Oh my god, they went to the fifth set…”
No one could believe that DT could actually push ENG into a tiebreaker!
In a BO5 showdown, it’s usually only when the teams are evenly matched that all five sets are played. And ENG is widely recognized as the most stable powerhouse. For DT to take it to five sets shows just how solid their strength is!
Now nobody dares to underestimate DT. ENG fans are even starting to feel afraid, fearing that DT might really dethrone ENG from their godly status.
How could this happen?!
The commentator on stage was somewhat excited, still immersed in the last game’s Sylas. He kept talking about it, saying, “Sylas is a hero with a very low margin of error, especially in the late game. Just one misstep and it could be game over, and the timing of engagement is also crucial, which really tests a player’s finesse in controlling the situation.”
In the previous game, Lin Lan’s control over Sylas had reached an extraordinary level, finding no flaws whatsoever!
Not only was his mechanics impeccable, but every decision he made was also extremely beautiful, especially the TP1teleport flank in the bottom lane!
At that moment, he had two choices for engaging: one was to flank alongside Xiao Shengjing from the side, and the other was to TP behind the enemy team.
If he had chosen to go with Xiao Shengjing, he could have ensured his own safety for sure. Although they might not have been able to secure kills on the enemy bot lane, they could have at least taken down one Galio, which would have been a good trade!
Most players would have chosen this safer option because losing a game in the playoffs is not an option.
But Lin Lan didn’t.
He chose to TP behind, completely surrounding the enemy team!
At that moment, Xu Shengwei’s health was not healthy, and Xiao Shengjing took the initiative. All the damage pressure was on Lin Lan!
Yet, he showed no fear, with a terrifyingly clear train of thought throughout. Every second, he was outputting damage, and every second, it was hitting the enemy where they couldn’t evade!
No one knew how he did it, as if there was an invisible magnetic field controlling the battlefield, a domain exclusive to Lin Lan!
Securing a pentakill and wiping out the enemy team, DT achieved a resounding victory.
Lin Lan ended the previous game in an extremely insurmountable way!
The commentators, analyzing up to this point, were somewhat startled. “The last game was ENG’s match point. Kiner’s guts were really something, weren’t they?”
If he had made even the slightest mistake just now or hesitated even a bit, DT would have fallen in the semifinals!
Calmly removing his headphones on the stage, Lin Lan appeared as tranquil as water in front of the camera.
This is his style of play, the style he has adopted since the beginning of his career. Letting opportunities slip away and waiting passively for death is never Lin Lan’s style.
In his younger days, he was even bolder than he is now, which is a double-edged sword for him. Sometimes he becomes a savior, but sometimes he also makes mistakes. That’s why he has many fans who adore him and many who criticize him.
He stumbled through his five-year career, endured the lowest points of his professional life, and now, emerging from it all, he has been reborn. Beneath his daring engagement lies his meticulous execution.
That’s why he is so confident in his flank just now!
After removing his headphones, he could clearly hear the gasps from the audience, and memories of the last team fight flooded his mind.
In the showdown against ENG, neither Qi Mo nor Lin Lan underestimated each other. They were pulling each other in opposite directions, watching as the Baron and the third dragon were about to respawn simultaneously. Lin Lan instinctively sensed the danger.
The reason Qi Mo aggressively pushed the bottom lane was for this moment.
DT would definitely take the third dragon, and if they could reduce DT’s numbers beforehand, they would have a chance to secure the Baron.
Jiang Jin was dead, they absolutely couldn’t let Qi Mo escape. Once they escaped, ENG would sound the horn of counterattack!
Lin Lan analyzed the situation in the blink of an eye.
Qi Mo was still the same Qi Mo, always the most stable link in the team… But unfortunately, the current Lin Lan was no longer the Lin Lan of the past!
He resolutely teleported behind, cutting off Qi Mo’s only chance to turn the tide. “Captain, help me hold the bot lane!”
Xiao Shengjing also had the same idea as him. He blinked to the side, kicking ENG’s AD carry back, right into Lin Lan’s face. Then the two of them executed an incredible combo, securing a pentakill and completely thwarting ENG’s chances of a comeback!
On the other side, Qi Mo, who lost the match point, had an incredibly solemn expression. This was ENG’s only chance, but no matter how he calculated, he just couldn’t figure out Lin Lan.
How could a newcomer dare to play the game like this?
Wasn’t he afraid of making mistakes?
Or was it that ignorance breeds fearlessness while his own hesitance showed that he was getting old and falling behind?
With a bitter smile, he took off his headphones, his hands feeling incredibly heavy.
He felt like he wasn’t facing a newcomer, but rather, a seasoned veteran who had been through countless battles. No matter what decision he made, every step would be anticipated by Lin Lan!
How could Lin Lan exude such a strong sense of pressure?
The gasps from the audience below continued, as they had no idea how the situation had come to this point!
The barrage also instantly exploded:
[Even DT can beat them???]
[Wasn’t ENG undefeated in the playoffs? How did they perform like this in the regular season?]
[What’s wrong with Qi Mo today? He’s been under pressure the whole time.]
[Oh my god, I can’t imagine what it would be like if ENG lost!]
[It feels terrible. The first playoff game ended like this. Even if we win, it won’t make up for the damage I’m feeling now.]
[Tell a joke, the universe’s top team getting thrashed by the fourth place.]
[Qi Mo really lost it today.]
The audience only saw Lin Lan killing Qi Mo, but they didn’t see how Qi Mo almost led the team to turn the tide. For a moment, all the criticism was directed at Qi Mo, and his performance disappointed everyone!
Back in the dressing room, Qi Mo’s headache was getting worse and worse.
In his mind, he kept replaying the matches against Lin Lan. He could think of a hundred different laning methods, but none could suppress Lin Lan.
He couldn’t help but wonder, was it because Lin Lan was too much of a genius or was he getting old, with his reaction speed truly unable to keep up?
The data analyst quickly analyzed Lin Lan’s various statistics, his expression grave as he told everyone, “Lin Lan’s hand speed should be above 500 APM, his reaction time is around 0.3 seconds, his adaptability on the fly doesn’t seem like that of a newcomer at all. His positional awareness is also superior to yours, and most importantly, his error rate in these matches is 0.”
“Error rate of 0?” ENG’s jungler was shocked. “Even Qi Mo wouldn’t dare to claim his error rate is 0, right?”
Although Qi Mo was known as a player with zero errors, it wasn’t an absolute value. He would still have some minor mistakes during matches, albeit not fatal ones.
But Lin Lan truly achieved a zero-error rate!
The five people on the stage instantly felt their scalps tingling. They didn’t know what kind of opponent they were facing…
And that wasn’t even the most exaggerated part. The most exaggerated part was Lin Lan’s reaction speed.
“A reaction speed of 0.3 seconds is too exaggerated. Generally, the limit for professional players is between 0.4 to 0.5. Even Qi Mo only reached 0.3 during his peak.” ENG’s jungler expressed disbelief, “This can’t be possible, right?”
Qi Mo nodded gravely, “He can achieve it.”
In moments that his naked eye couldn’t catch, Lin Lan could, and not just once. Qi Mo didn’t dare to dwell further, “I’ve never encountered an opponent with such overwhelming pressure.” He felt a complex mix of emotions towards Lin Lan. When facing an opponent whose strength far surpassed his own, just standing before him was enough to feel immense pressure. “I still believe we can win the next game by forcing Lin Lan to the top lane.”
Hearing this, the coach’s heart sank.
Qi Mo’s confidence was shattered by Lin Lan. If they were to face off again in the lane, Qi Mo would still be at a disadvantage.
Regret flooded in… If only they had agreed to scrim with DT earlier, they wouldn’t be in such a passive situation now!
In the dressing room, Lin Lan analyzed, “Qi Mo won’t just sit back and wait for defeat. They will likely pick a late-game team composition for the next game. We probably won’t be able to outscore them in team fights.”
Late-game team fights test a player’s ability to develop. DT’s composition leans a bit weak in that aspect, which indeed plays into ENG’s best strategy.
In that case, Lin Lan would have to be forced to split-push in the top lane.
Lin Lan wasn’t afraid to go top, “I can split-push in the top lane, which is what ENG wants. So they will likely go along with it. This way, we can pick Fiora for me, and Feifei can continue to pick Bard.”
Teammates nodded in agreement. After four games, everyone had a good grasp of each other’s strengths. ENG’s Galio was supposed to be their ace in the hole, but Lin Lan managed to counter it. Therefore, they would definitely force Lin Lan to the top lane next, avoiding laning against him again. Picking a late-game team fighting composition would be their best choice.
Xiao Shengjing suddenly had an idea, “Feifei can pick Malzahar.”
Malzahar is a powerful flex pick, almost unbeatable in solo lanes, and his ultimate’s long-lasting crowd control could help prioritize reducing ENG’s numbers.
“If we can force ENG to lose members before team fights, they won’t dare to engage easily, and we can continue split-pushing.”
Feifei nodded, acknowledging that it was indeed a good choice. Moreover, there was something only Xiao Shengjing and Coach Zhang knew: Malzahar was actually his signature champion.
Coach Zhang nodded, “Good, then let’s decide on that. Any issues from you guys?”
“I’m fine in the mid-lane.”
“No issues in the bot lane from me.”
“Support is also good.”
Xiao Shengjing looked at Lin Lan, “I’m fine too.”
Of course, Lin Lan had no issues either. He was just a little worried about whether his teammates could withstand Qi Mo’s aggression in his absence.
He suddenly called Xu Shengwei over, “Come here, I have something to tell you.”
…
The final game began amidst great anticipation. With the score tied, both sides had one game left to determine the winner, and they would undoubtedly bring out their best compositions.
No one wants to fall in the semifinals; everyone wants to advance to the finals. If they lose this game, all the efforts of the entire Spring Split will be in vain.
All ten players on the field sat up straight, completely focused.
Qi Mo’s brow remained furrowed the entire time, staring intently at the screen, not daring to relax for a moment.
Even a powerhouse like ENG never expected to be pushed to this extent.
The confident demeanor of ENG fans before the match had weakened because they genuinely felt threatened by DT!
[ENG probably won’t lose, right? They must still have some trump cards.]
[Quickly use those trump cards. Are you keeping them for next year?]
[Let’s focus on winning the semifinals first.]
[I have a bad feeling about this.]
[Oh man, if ENG loses, I’m uninstalling the game.]
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