The ultimate showdown for championship match point
The third game of the finals became a crucial match to determine the championship. The atmosphere in the arena was extremely tense, and the audience held their breath, their eyes fixed on the big screen: if Team AY won this game, they would have match point; if Team ZT won the game, they would force the match into a decider. The coaches of both teams deliberated and deliberated during the ban-pick phase, ultimately bringing out their best lineups.
Team AY selected "Lin Yu-Lan, Su Ran-Wang Zhaojun, Lü Bu as a winger, Gongsun Li as a marksman, and Da Qiao as a support." This "elevator flow + control damage" combination helped them win the championship last season. Team ZT, in contrast, selected "Aze-Jing, Lao Xia-Sima Yi, Guan Yu as a winger, Marco Polo as a marksman, and Sun Bin as a support," focusing on flexible tactical play and mid-game bursts. The commentator looked at the lineup with a hint of excitement in his voice: "These two lineups are the trump cards of each team! It depends on who can get into the rhythm faster and seize the initiative!"
"Match Begin!" With the referee's command, Lin Yu piloted Lan straight to his home blue zone, with Da Qiao following closely at his side. He pre-positioned his second skill, "Sea of Fate," near the blue buff, preparing for both counter-jungling and retreat. According to pre-match tactics, Lan needed to prioritize his own development, waiting until level 4 before cooperating with Wang Zhaojun to launch an attack.
At 1 minute and 30 seconds, Lan had cleared the blue and red zones, along with the small monsters, and successfully reached level 4. Without hesitation, he headed straight for the middle lane. Meanwhile, Su Ran's Wang Zhaojun had already cleared two waves of minions and was using her first skill, "Withered Ice Crystal," to deplete Sima Yi's health, forcing him back under the tower. Seeing Lan approach, Wang Zhaojun immediately adjusted her position, aiming her second skill, "Imprisoning Frost," at Sima Yi's retreat.
Lao Xia's Sima Yi sensed danger and tried to retreat, but it was too late. Lin Yu's Lan, using his first skill, "Breaking Waves," charged at Sima Yi, pushing him against the tower wall. Su Ran's Wang Zhaojun instantly unleashed her second skill, freezing Sima Yi with pinpoint accuracy. Da Qiao's first skill, "Leaping Carp Tide," simultaneously knocked Sima Yi back. Combined with their basic attacks, their combined attacks instantly reduced Sima Yi's health to zero. "First Blood!" The moment the system notification chimed, the orange signboards in the audience lit up, and shouts of "Lin Su" echoed through the entire arena like a wave.
After securing first blood, Team AY completely seized control of the game. Lin Yu's Lan frequently invaded Jing's jungle, always stealing small monsters before Aze could reach him, disrupting his growth rhythm. By the 10-minute mark, Lan was 1,000 gold ahead of Jing and a level higher. Su Ran's Wang Zhaojun steadily advanced in the mid lane, her ultimate, "Winter Has Arrived," not only enabling rapid wave clearing but also providing timely support to the side lanes. When Lü Bu was suppressed by Guan Yu in the side lanes, Wang Zhaojun's ultimate would always accurately cover the battlefield, and combined with Lü Bu's "Fang Tian Hua Ji" to counterattack, she often achieved counter-kills.
At exactly 10 minutes, the first Overlord spawned. Lin Yu's Lan led his teammates straight to the Overlord pit. Da Qiao deployed her second ability outside the pit, preparing to retreat. Lu Bu activated his ultimate, "Demon God's Descent," forcing the ZT team members who were trying to grab the dragon back. ZT could only watch helplessly as AY successfully secured the first Overlord. By this point, AY was ahead by 1,500 gold points, and the situation was gradually turning in AY's favor.
But ZT, last season's runner-up, didn't panic due to their early disadvantage. They quickly adjusted their strategy. Guan Yu, leveraging his high mobility, repeatedly darted behind Gongsun Li, attempting to cut off AY's core damage output. Sima Yi, with his nimble movement, constantly harassed Wang Zhaojun, limiting her ultimate ability. At the 18th minute, ZT seized the opportunity while AY was pushing the side lanes and launched an attack at the Storm Dragon King pit. Sun Bin suddenly activated his ultimate, "Time Passage," silencing all five AY players. Jing's ultimate, "Heavenly Craftsmanship," trapped Lan and Wang Zhaojun. Marco Polo activated his ultimate, "Frenzy Barrage," and, combined with Sima Yi's damage output, instantly reduced both to low health.
"Retreat!" Su Ran's voice echoed over the chat, decisively commanding his teammates to retreat. Ke Lan was entangled by Jing, unable to escape, his health steadily decreasing. At this critical moment, Da Qiao's second ability, "Sea of Fate," landed precisely at Ke Lan's feet, teleporting him back to the fountain to replenish his health. After resurrecting, Ke Lan immediately used Da Qiao's ultimate, "Vortex Gate," to teleport back to the battlefield. He then used his first ability, "Breaking Waves," to charge towards ZT's backline. Su Ran's Wang Zhaojun simultaneously unleashed her ultimate, freezing both Marco Polo and Sima Yi. Combined with Ke Lan's damage output, they were instantly killed.
Without their core DPS, Team ZT fell into disarray. Team AY pressed forward, slaying Guan Yu and Sun Bin, leaving only Jing to flee in panic. Team AY didn't give them a moment to breathe, seizing the Storm Dragon King and, armed with the Dragon King buff, charging towards Team ZT's high ground. As Lan's blade shattered Team ZT's crystal, a system notification echoed through the arena: "Team AY wins!"
The victory in the third game put AY at match point at 2:1. But ZT didn't give up. In the fourth game, they fought tooth and nail, playing with exceptional aggression. Jing and Sima Yi's synergy grew stronger, repeatedly flanking AY's backline and killing Wang Zhaojun and Gongsun Li. Despite Lin Yu's Lan's best efforts to push the lane, they were unable to turn the tide. ZT eventually won the game, bringing the score to 2:2 and forcing the final round.
Before the final game began, the locker room fell silent. The coach gathered the players together and said firmly, "Relax and believe in yourselves! We've played ZT countless times and know each other's weaknesses better than they do. Lin Yu, Su Ran, your teamwork is our greatest strength. Bring out your usual practice performance, and we'll be fine!"
Lin Yu and Su Ran exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously. From city tournaments to professional leagues, they had experienced countless life-or-death situations together, always coming through side by side, and this time was no exception.
In the deciding game, AY team selected "Lin Yu-Pei Qinhu, Su Ran-Wu Zetian, Winger-Lü Bu, Shooter-Gongsun Li, Support-Taiyi Zhenren", a strong early-stage combination aimed at quickly establishing an advantage; ZT team selected "Aze-Han Xin, Lao Xia-Zhang Liang, Winger-Xiang Yu, Shooter-Yu Ji, Support-Guiguzi", focusing on starting a team fight in the mid-term.
Early in the game, Lin Yu's Pei Qinhu once again demonstrated his formidable invading abilities, charging headfirst into ZT's red zone. Aze's Han Xin attempted to defend, but was pounced upon by Pei Qinhu's Tiger Form's first ability, "Tiger Roar," which, combined with Taiyi Zhenren's stun, allowed him to secure first blood. Thereafter, Pei Qinhu frequently invaded the jungle, continuously expanding his economic advantage. Su Ran's Wu Zetian maintained a steady presence in the mid lane, repeatedly disrupting ZT's attacks with her ultimate, "Life and Death," buying time for AY to develop.
At the 25-minute mark, the final showdown unfolded in the Storm Dragon King pit. ZT made a desperate move, using Guiguzi's flash to pull Wu Zetian in. Zhang Liang immediately followed up with his ultimate, pinning Wu Zetian down. Xiang Yu's "Overlord Slash" pushed Pei Qinhu and Lü Bu back, attempting to end the match in one go. However, Su Ran's Wu Zetian was well prepared. The moment she was pinned, she unleashed her ultimate, "Life and Death." A golden beam descended from the sky, accurately striking ZT's Han Xin, Zhang Liang, Xiang Yu, and Yu Ji, stunning them all.
"Now!" Lin Yu's voice echoed through the chat. Pei Qinhu switched to tiger form, using his first skill, "Tiger Roar," to pounce on Han Xin. Taiyi Zhenren's "Space-Time Bomb" stunned Zhang Liang. Gongsun Li's ultimate, "Lonely Bird Breaking the Clouds," combined with his damage output, instantly killed Han Xin and Zhang Liang. Without their core, Team ZT completely collapsed. Team AY seized the opportunity, killing Xiang Yu and Yu Ji, and then taking down the Storm Dragon King. With the Dragon King buff, they headed straight for Team ZT's high ground.
The moment Pei Qinhu's claws shattered the ZT team's crystal, the entire stadium erupted in excitement! A system notification rang out: "Team AY wins!" Lin Yu removed his headphones, immediately rose from his seat, and rushed toward Su Ran. Su Ran also hurried forward, and the two embraced tightly, their eyes red with excitement. Teammates gathered around them, hugging them tightly, cheers and laughter mingling.
Fans in the audience waved "Lin Su Champion" signs, some even crying with excitement. The orange light signs dyed the entire venue a sea of joy, and the shouts of "AY defends the championship!" were deafening, even the ceiling seemed to vibrate slightly. Staff members wheeled the championship trophy onto the stage. Lin Yu and Su Ran stood side by side at the front of the group, raising the trophy with both hands. The touch of cool metal brought a smile to each other—they had done it, successfully defending their championship title, and bringing a journey filled with sweat and passion to a successful conclusion.
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