After this game, all Korean netizens realized that Lin Lan was not someone to be trifled with!
Give him even the slightest opportunity, and he would tear open a gap, infinitely expanding his advantage.
No matter how skilled and dazzling Kuien was, in the face of DT’s strong control, he couldn’t showcase too many flashy moves.
This is a team game; becoming a god-like player alone is useless. It must rely on the strength of the team.
In the third game, Kuien changed his style and picked Twisted Fate for the mid-lane. He used the high mobility of his ultimate to constantly support his teammates, executing wave after wave of cunning maneuvers that kept DT on their toes.
Kuien’s understanding of Twisted Fate had reached an extraordinary level, effortlessly using various deceptive techniques and tricky angles in team fights, each move catching DT off guard…
Watching the tense situation on stage, Qi Mo couldn’t help but clench his hands tightly, his thoughts growing heavier and heavier. “Once Kuien starts to focus on the team, DT won’t stand a chance.”
Curious, Zhang Chao asked him, “Why?”
Qi Mo’s eyes darkened slightly as he replied in a solemn voice, “If Kuien ascends alone, DT might still manage. But if he starts elevating the whole team with him, DT will have no chance at all…”
On the big screen, you could see Kuien exerting a nearly earth-shattering force, forcefully lifting his teammates.
In this game, he achieved the near-impossible feat of carrying his team in a 1v4 scenario, cleanly securing victory.
With the score now at 2:1, YK entered match point.
After this game, none of the five members of DT were in good shape, especially Lin Lan. He seemed to be trapped in an unsolvable deadlock, unable to break free.
“It’s obvious that Kuien’s strength has exceeded Lin Lan’s expectations,” Qi Mo sighed with some helplessness but had to admit, “In the second game, Lin Lan and Xiao Shengjing found a way to crack the code. But they still underestimated Kuien’s strength. He already has the ability to take on four by himself…”
But who could truly fathom a god’s full strength?
Qi Mo even felt that in that semifinal match, despite his desperate resistance, he never truly forced Kuien to reveal his full power.
Can Lin Lan really defeat a god?
Qi Mo was no longer sure…
The audience outside the arena began to sense the scent of impending defeat.
For DT to secure the championship, they must win two consecutive games against YK, which is almost impossible.
Despite the efforts of domestic casters to encourage DT throughout, by the end, their unintentional sighs revealed their true thoughts.
DT lacks the advantage of counterattack; they have always been the ones taking hits, much like ENG before. Holding on until the last moment is nothing more than a desperate struggle when dawn breaks…
The fourth game started quickly. On the broadcast, Lin Lan’s brow remained furrowed throughout, illustrating the immense pressure Kuien was putting on him.
Compared to the first three games, the bans in the fourth game were much looser. Before Xiao Shengjing had selected a champion, Kuien opted not to continue with Twisted Fate but instead chose Galio, a tankier option with an ultimate that had similarities to Twisted Fate’s. Although not as flexible as Twisted Fate, Galio had much lower margin for error.
Considering Kuien’s elusive plays with Twisted Fate, one can easily imagine how terrifying his Galio would be. Moreover, this champion is truly stable, indicating that YK is aiming to end the game in this match!
The voice of the domestic caster already hinted at despair: “Kuien has chosen Galio; it seems he really doesn’t intend to give DT any chances…”
Amidst the general pessimism, sharp-eyed fans suddenly noticed that Lin Lan’s brow had relaxed!
He seemed to be saying something to his teammates, his demeanor becoming more lively. In the subsequent draft phase, DT unexpectedly picked a niche champion: Vayne.
Vayne is a highly difficult AD carry champion, appearing only once in the World Championship and losing. Its current win rate remains at 0%!
Xu Shengwei does enjoy playing Vayne during his live streams and sometimes performs exceptionally well. However, ranked play isn’t the same as competitive matches. Isn’t it too hasty to pick such a champion for this match?
Both sides quickly locked in their picks, leaving the last counter pick to Lin Lan. Surprisingly, he chose LeBlanc.
LeBlanc is strong in this patch. But facing a tanky champion like Galio, it’s difficult to gain an advantage. Is it wise to pick such an assassin-heavy composition when facing match point against a Galio?
Despite the audience’s doubts, the die was cast. Now, they could only anxiously await the outcome of the match.
In fact, the moment Kuien locked in Galio, Lin Lan realized, “We have an opportunity in this match.”
Many teams tend to opt for more stable compositions in match-point games. However, stability often translates to mediocrity. To forcibly drag a player who excels in all aspects down to mediocrity is itself a way to weaken YK.
In just a moment, Lin Lan’s mind was flooded with countless strategies. He instantly became spirited, continuously discussing with his teammates, and ultimately settled on this composition.
Including the coach, all five of them unanimously agreed on this strategy, determined to fight with their backs against the wall—success or death!
As the game commenced, both sides headed straight into action.
During the laning phase, commentators from various major regions noticed something unusual: “LeBlanc starting with a Doran’s Blade?!”
The LeBlanc Lin Lan was playing is a mage assassin whose primary damage comes from AP. It’s expected to build AP items, yet starting with a Doran’s Blade, which is an AD item—what’s going on?!
Soon after, Chinese commentators exclaimed, “LeBlanc with Conqueror! Is Kiner planning to play AD LeBlanc? Honestly, this strategy has never been seen in the World Championship before!”
AD LeBlanc is a tactic specifically used to counter mid-lane Galio. Using basic attacks to chip away at Galio’s health and prevent his support can indeed be quite effective.
But this is a tournament! This is the World Championship!
And he’s facing a player who has already ascended to the godlike status!
Using an immature strategy against a world-class mid laner?
By playing like this, isn’t he afraid of being remembered for a grave mistake?!
This game is YK’s match point, potentially DT’s last game at the World Championship. Everyone can’t help but imagine what it would be like if Lin Lan lost this game and faced the backlash…
Lin Lan is known for his daring and aggressive plays. But at this moment, his fans fervently hope he doesn’t become the scapegoat.
Teams that lose in the World Championship finals bear heavy criticism, especially the players who make critical mistakes in crucial games. Lin Lan, someone so afraid of online criticism, making such a choice in a critical game—does he truly understand what this means?
As Lin Lan enters the game, he hasn’t thought about the implications behind the match. Right now, his mind has only one thought: to win.
Upon reaching this state of mind, Lin Lan finds the arena suddenly quiet. No spectators, no commentators—just himself and his opponent.
Lin Lan has never been so focused mentally. He feels his breathing is synchronized with the hero in his hands. Every step, every action, is pulling at his nerves.
He meets eyes, swiftly dodges Kuien’s Q skill, turns back, and lands two quick auto attacks.
With the bonus from Doran’s Blade, Lin Lan’s auto-attack damage is quite substantial. In the laning phase, he can pressure Kuien.
Lin Lan calmly secures level 2. He starts with auto-attacks, dodges Q skill with a turn, follows up with more auto-attacks, uses W to clear minions, and quickly adds Q followed by more auto-attacks, instantly applying Conqueror.
He hears no intense cheers from the audience, nor the passionate commentary of the casters. Everything feels natural as if melded into his breathing. Upon closer listening, he vaguely senses his opponent’s heartbeat…
Lin Lan uses W again, applying Conqueror once more. Galio’s health has been whittled down to just one-third, leaving him no qualification to continue facing Lin Lan.
Is this the level that Kuien sees?
Lin Lan’s heart races wildly. He looks up at the godlike tier he is climbing, and the tightly closed gates finally crack open a slit, revealing a glimpse of daylight. It shines upon his path to ascension.
This is the closest he has ever been to the divine.
He climbs up this path step by step, feeling the distance between himself and Kuien closing infinitely. Yet, he just can’t scale that final hurdle.
His awareness snaps back to this game. Despite the low health disadvantage, Kuien manages to break free from the predicament using continuous repositioning.
Lin Lan is just one step away from stepping over that threshold, but what exactly that step entails, he hasn’t figured out yet.
He desperately tries to burst down Kuien in the lane. But Kuien is like an undying god, evading death time and again with clever escapes. Then, he uses his ultimate repeatedly to support his teammates limitlessly, akin to how he elevated four teammates last game with his pick of Twisted Fate.
But clearly, Lin Lan in this game isn’t giving him another chance. He sees through all of Kuien’s support tactics. As soon as the opponent lands, he swiftly engages twice to sneak in damage, causing their backline to shudder in fear.
Even though DT hasn’t killed a single member of YK, Lin Lan’s two sneak attacks have nearly killed their backline.
At this point, the domestic commentators also notice, “While Kuien’s pick of Galio is stable, it lacks the flexibility of Twisted Fate from the last game, unable to exert the same dominance!”
In this game where there’s no limit to skillful maneuvers, the ceiling of a hero’s potential determines the game’s ceiling.
The moment Kuien chose Galio, he had already relinquished the upper limits of this game.
Lin Lan once again performed a two-hit sneak attack, directly killing the opponent’s AD. After killing, he used double teleports to completely evade the opponent’s control and then left triumphantly.
Meanwhile, Kuien was still clumsily maneuvering his Galio. Compared to Lin Lan’s nimble LeBlanc, the difference was immediately apparent!
[How strange. Suddenly, I feel like Kuien isn’t that impressive after all.]
[Is it just me? Why do I feel like Kuien isn’t as formidable as imagined?]
[Galio is too cumbersome. Kuien can’t show off.]
[It can only be said that Lin Lan’s suppression is too effective.]
[Hahaha. Lin Lan has finally awakened…]
[Wait, something’s wrong, look at Galio’s CS!]
At this moment, the commentators also noticed that although Kuien had been supporting all along, his CS hadn’t fallen behind at all. He was farming in a rather brutal manner, unexpectedly out-farming Lin Lan by 30 CS!
Although Lin Lan has secured a kill, upon closer calculation, his economy is actually worse off compared to Kuien!
On the broadcast screen, Lin Lan’s brows furrowed again, clearly realizing Kuien’s monstrous growth.
This reversal shocked the fans to the point where their hearts almost stopped. They had always thought DT had the advantage, but was it not the case?
As the game entered the mid-game phase, DT’s difficulties became increasingly apparent. Kuien, relying on his own development, continued to expand, almost carrying his teammates along with him.
In contrast, Lin Lan’s side was facing disadvantages in almost every lane.
Lin Lan’s frown deepened, and the situation grew increasingly precarious. When YK secured the second Rift Herald and took down their fourth outer tower, Lin Lan’s damage output became insufficient!
Kuien’s tankiness had ramped up to the point where Lin Lan couldn’t even scratch him. Lin Lan could only try to find a way to reach their backline. But their AD was tightly protected by four teammates, leaving no opportunity!
YK expanded aggressively in a savage manner, while DT kept retreating until they had no more room to retreat, forced to confront them head-on.
Once again, the fans’ hearts sank. Did DT even stand a chance?
At this moment, Xu Shengwei, who had been quietly farming and disappearing from the map, suddenly stepped forward.
The commentator exclaimed excitedly, “Vayne has completed her three-item core!!!”
With Vayne’s three core items completed, Xu Shengwei’s silent efforts throughout the game had finally paid off!
He joined the team fight decisively, activated his ultimate, swiftly changed positions, and unleashed a frenzy of attacks. With the true damage from Silver Bolts, Galio’s tankiness couldn’t withstand even a few seconds, forcing him to flash away, only to be picked off by Lin Lan’s precise W stomp for a kill.
The remaining opponents were unnerved by Xu Shengwei’s relentless assault, causing their formation to scatter. The AD, previously shielded in the middle by them, finally revealed himself.
Lin Lan sneered coldly, seizing the opportunity he had been waiting for. Without hesitation, he flashed in, used his E, waited for the cooldown on his W, and then swiftly secured another kill on the AD.
The remaining members of YK were now nothing to fear. Lin Lan and Xiao Shengjing chased down one. After that, they decisively took the Baron, returned to base to finalize their gear, and then grouped up to push.
By now, Lin Lan had accumulated enough gold to buy Guardian Angel. He had no intention of giving YK any breathing room. Leading the charge onto YK’s high ground, he initiated the fight, absorbing damage with Guardian Angel after drawing their fire.
Behind him, Vayne opened her bloodthirsty eyes in the darkness, “Let’s hunt down those trapped in the shadows!”
She activated her ultimate, tumbling continuously. Each shot from her crossbow turns into true damage, piercing deeply into the hearts of the enemies…
Even before the match began, Lin Lan had mentioned that he could dominate Kuien in the early game, but not in the late game.
And with Kuien’s strength, he was sure to hold out until later stages, with his development possibly unaffected.
“Xu Shengwei, I need you to step up.”
“Yeah, no problem.”
Thus, the seed they planted before the game started finally took root and sprouted in the very end!
As YK’s teammates fell one by one, the call for counterattack was officially sounded. Each of them fought with fury until the system voice finally rang out, calming their bloodshot eyes.
Game victory, VICTORY!
They won, defeating YK and bringing the match into a sudden-death round!!
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