Chapter 729
The Continuation of the Dynasty
Bin's Quesanti was at the very front, the heavy gargoyle plate armor giving him a sense of security: "I'll hold the line in front, you guys watch the flanks, don't get hit by the big trees."
"What do you think of this team fight?" Guan Zeyuan's voice was tense. "EDG is on the red side, and the terrain is advantageous for taking Baron, but BLG's formation is very tight, and Rakan and Vi are looking for opportunities to engage!"
Thirty-one minutes and thirty seconds.
EDG's patience seemed to have run out. Achen's Maokai took the initiative, using his ultimate [Nature's Grasp] to block BLG's movement space with its massive roots.
"EDG initiated! Maokai used his ultimate to force positioning, and Aphelios started to attack the dragon!"
BLG did not retreat. Knight's Ahri activated her ultimate, nimbly weaving between the tree roots, and a Charm precisely blocked Jayce's poke.
"We can't let them fight the dragon! I'm going in!"
Xun's Vi seized the opportunity, using her Q skill to pass through the wall and then her ultimate to lock onto Aphelios in the dragon pit!
ON's Luo followed closely behind, her lithe figure stirring up a golden storm in the dragon pit.
The fierce team fight for the second Baron Nashor exploded at the 30-minute mark!
Various skill effects exploded inside and outside the narrow dragon pit.
Leave's Aphelios learned his lesson this time, using his Stopwatch the instant Vi locked him down to avoid the first round of fatal damage. Xiao Yue's Jayce unleashed a barrage of attacks, reducing the incoming Rakan to a sliver of health.
But just as the battle was raging on the front lines, and everyone's attention was focused on the dragon pit...
A tall, elegant figure had silently circled around from BLG's upper jungle to the very rear of their formation, without anyone noticing.
Su Mo's Fiora stood quietly beside the Blast Cone, her longsword, gleaming with a cold light, pointing at Xayah, who was unleashing a flurry of attacks from the edge.
"Don't rush."
He silently counted down in his mind.
one two three.
The moment when Xia used her hook attack, depleting all the defensive skills in front of her.
Su Mo knocked away the explosive fruit at his feet, and soared into the air like a falcon, landing precisely in BLG's back row!
Su Mo's Fiora descended from the sky, landing precisely between Xayah and Ahri.
Almost at the same moment of landing, the ultimate skill [Unrivaled Challenge] directly locked onto Elk's Xayah!
"Fiora has entered the fray!!! Mozi's flank was too deep! He actually waited in his own jungle for a full half minute!!" Miller shouted at the top of his lungs from the commentary booth.
Elk was shocked to see four openings appear at his feet and frantically pressed the Flash button.
But Su Mo's sword was too fast.
A basic attack followed instantly by the Q skill [Sky Piercer], precisely hitting Xayah's side vulnerability. The passive of Divine Separator was triggered, and with a crisp shattering sound, Xayah's health bar dropped by almost half!
Knight's Ahri reacted extremely quickly, immediately using her ultimate [Spirit Strike] to create distance, and then using her E skill [Charm] to shoot at Fiora in an attempt to protect her own AD carry.
Faced with this control that was so close at hand, Su Mo's eyes remained as calm as a stagnant pool.
He didn't use W [Laurent's Mind's Eye] because he knew that using W would leave him frozen in place, giving Xayah a chance to create distance.
He didn't even use Flash to dodge.
He pressed the number key 1—[Mercury Scimitar]—just a fraction of a second before the charm was about to hit!
The silver light instantly washed away the charm effect, and Fiora's movements didn't even pause for a moment. Taking advantage of the brief acceleration provided by Quicksilver, she went straight for Xayah's face!
"Mercury instantly dispelled!! Brother Mozi took the control effect head-on but it didn't affect his output rhythm at all!!" Guan Zeyuan gasped.
When E skill [Deadly Strike] is activated, the first basic attack applies a slow effect, shattering the opening below Xayah.
In desperation, Elk used Flash to try and escape back to the high ground.
But Su Mo had anticipated this and flashed away!
Tiamat resets her basic attack, and the final basic attack, guaranteed to be a critical hit, pierces the last weak spot on Xayah's back!
"Four breakthroughs in one second!! Another four breakthroughs in one second!!"
Even with her Flash active, Xayah, at full health, was instantly melted by this fluid combo!
"EDG.Mo has killed BLG.Elk!"
A green healing array bloomed beneath Xia's corpse.
All of this happened so fast; only two seconds passed between Fiora landing and Xayah's death.
"AD is down!! BLG's core damage dealer was singled out and eliminated by Mozi in the most crucial Baron team fight!!" Rita waved her arms excitedly.
Without their AD carry, BLG's frontline battles collapsed instantly.
Although Xun's Vi and ON's Rakan fought desperately to take down EDG's support Ryze, they were powerless against Xiaoyue's Jayce's heavy cannon and Leave's Aphelios's red and white blades.
Ah Chen's big tree was like a wall of sighs, blocking the way for Double C.
Bin's Quesant activated his ultimate ability, attempting to force a trade with Aphelios, but the low-health Aphelios used his whirlwind to create distance, and was subsequently killed by Xiaoyue with a single hammer blow.
Meanwhile, Su Mo, standing behind, stepped on the healing array and turned to stare at the isolated and helpless Ahri.
Knight used his last ultimate ability to try to escape, but Fiora used her Q skill to pass through the wall and catch up, piercing the opening with a single sword strike and securing the kill.
"Double Kill!"
"Ace! Team wipe!!"
Thirty-two minutes and ten seconds.
EDG executed a perfect team fight, exchanging one for five, and not only secured the second Baron Nashor, but also eliminated only the support player who died.
"It's over! This game is really over!" Miller looked at the economic panel displayed by the broadcast director. "A 15,000 gold difference! With the Baron buff, EDG has four players, and BLG's Xayah, who can respawn the fastest, has only 30 seconds left! They can push for one last game!"
The entire stadium erupted in cheers! The dome of the Mercedes-Benz Arena seemed about to be lifted off its feet by the roar of the crowd.
However, the game did not end as everyone expected.
"Their inhibitor towers are fast, this wave won't be over in one go." Su Mo glanced at the respawn countdown and said gently in the voice chat, "After taking the dragon, go back to base to replenish supplies, break two lanes of high ground, suppress vision, and wait for the Elder Dragon."
"Huh? Brother Mo, isn't this a one-shot deal? They still have more than twenty seconds left before they respawn." Ah Chen was a little surprised. In his opinion, this team wipe plus thirty minutes of minion waves would be more than enough to push down the base.
Su Mo picked up his thermos and slowly took a sip of warm water: "Never pin your hopes on the opponent's mistakes or the extreme timing of their respawn. If you can win the game easily, there's no need to gamble on a second or two of tower destruction speed. Seeking victory through stability is the long-term solution."
His voice wasn't loud, but it exuded an undeniable calmness and experience.
After hearing this, Xiao Yue and Leave immediately gave up the idea of going for the higher ground.
"Brother Mo is right, it's better to play it safe. If they resurrect and launch a counterattack, we'll become sinners for all time." Xiao Yue took a deep breath.
Thirty-three and a half minutes.
With the Baron buff, EDG's four players effortlessly pushed down BLG's top and bottom lane inhibitors. Super minions poured into BLG's base from both lanes, putting immense pressure on their defense.
Thirty-five minutes.
The Ancient Dragon has spawned in the lower river. This is the ultimate neutral creature that will decide the outcome of the entire best-of-five series.
Winning it means winning the Spring Split championship; losing it means a disastrous comeback that will ruin your reputation.
"This vision control fight around the Elder Dragon is like walking a tightrope." Guan Zeyuan looked at the dense array of real and fake wards on the screen. "Although BLG has lost two lanes of high ground, their two carries are already fully equipped. Xayah has her Guardian Angel, and Ahri has Banshee's Veil. In this team fight, they not only have to defend their high ground, but also try to contest the Elder Dragon. It's an incredibly difficult task!" The atmosphere in BLG's voice chat was extremely tense.
"I'll check the high ground, you guys go to the river." Bin's Quesanti volunteered for the most frustrating task. He knew that his role in this game was already negligible, and the only thing he could do was to hold off the super minions with his own body.
Xun's Vi, Knight's Ahri, Elk's Xayah, and ON's Rakan cautiously made their way towards the Elder Dragon Pit. They knew this might be their last time leaving the city this Spring Split.
Thirty-six minutes and twenty seconds.
The five members of EDG gathered near the Ancient Dragon Pit.
Su Mo's Fiora already had six items: Divine Shield, Ravenous Hydra, Death's Dance, Sterak's Gage, Guardian Angel, and Mercury's Treads. This build not only dealt ridiculously high damage but also maximized her margin for error.
"No need to rush the dragon. They're outnumbered. Spread out your formation." Su Mo lay quietly in the bushes. "Big Tree, push forward and force Rakan to engage. Xiao Yue and Leave, watch your positioning and don't get headshot by Vi."
Thirty-seven minutes.
The two sides were locked in a suffocating stalemate in the river.
Although BLG was down to one man defending the high ground, their four players had such strong initiation and burst damage that EDG didn't want to risk a direct engage on the Elder Dragon, lest they give the opponent a chance to steal the dragon or win a miracle team fight.
"This back-and-forth is agonizing!" Rita exclaimed from the commentary booth, sweating profusely. "Thirty-seven minutes have passed, and the Elder Dragon is still yawning in the pit! This is putting immense psychological pressure on the BLG players!"
Just then, ON's Luo finally couldn't hold back anymore!
He activated his ultimate skill, "Fleeting Glimpse," transforming into a golden meteor. He immediately used Flash and unleashed his W skill, "Grand Entrance," to strike the tree that was clearing wards and Jayce on the flank!
"Luo has opened!! A desperate team fight!!"
Xun's Vi didn't hesitate, using her ultimate [Sky-Piercing Strike] to lock onto Aphelios and smash directly into the heart of EDG's formation!
Elk's Xayah activated her W skill, "Deadly Garment," and followed behind, unleashing a barrage of attacks!
Knight's Ahri enters the fray with her ultimate, searching for an alluring angle!
A team fight erupted instantly!
Ah Chen's tree was lifted up by Rakan and then took a full burst of damage from Ahri, instantly reducing his health to almost zero. But before he died, he still managed to unleash his ultimate ability, binding Vi and Rakan, who had entered the fray, with his massive roots.
Xiao Yue's Jayce's output rhythm was interrupted by Rakan's control. Although he used Flash, he was still hit by Xayah's flying feathers, and his health was very low.
Although Leave's Aphelios had two summoner spells and the power of Gale, he could only fight desperately to take down Vi in the face of Vi's lock-on and Xayah's burst damage, ultimately falling in a pool of blood.
"The two carries are down!! EDG's two carries are down again!! How come this script is so similar to the second game!!" Miller shouted, holding his head.
But this time, the situation is completely different.
Because Su Mo's Fiora is still on the field.
The moment BLG unleashed their skills on EDG's two carries and frontliners, Su Mo made his move.
He didn't target Xayah who had Guardian Angel, nor did he pay attention to Ahri who had her ultimate ability to dash.
He activated his ultimate skill, "Unrivaled Challenge," targeting the support hero Rakan, who was bound to the spot by the tree!
Basic attack, Q skill, Tiamat!
Three breakthroughs in one second!
The fragile Rakan is more vulnerable than paper in front of the fully equipped Fiora, melting instantly!
A healing array was deployed among the crowd.
At this point, only Xayah at full health, Ahri at half health, and Quesant who had come from the high ground remained on the main battlefield. On EDG's side, only Fiora at almost full health and Jayce at low health remained.
"Brother Mozi has activated a healing formation! He's taking on three opponents at once!"
Elk's Xayah was relentlessly attacking Fiora from the edge of the healing zone.
But Su Mo completely ignored him.
He stepped on the healing circle, turned around, used his Q skill to pass through the low-health Ahri, and pierced the opening with a single sword strike.
Knight was shocked and used his last ultimate move in an attempt to escape.
But Fiora's speed boost was too fast; following up with a basic attack, her Greedy Cleave finished her off.
"Double Kill!"
After killing Ahri, Su Mo's health was reduced by half by Xayah, and Bloodthirster's shield was also triggered.
But he did not back down.
"Xiao Yue, step back," he said gently through the voice message.
Then, he turned to face Xia and the arriving Quesanti.
Facing a fully equipped AD carry with a resurrection armor, Su Mo displayed an outrageous art of kiting.
He used his Q skill, Sky Slash, to precisely strike the edges of Xayah and Quesanti's openings, then used the speed boost to pull himself back.
He didn't greed for basic attacks or resist damage; he simply used the true damage and healing of the Divine Separator to dance a deadly waltz between the two of them.
"This tug-of-war... my god..." Guan Zeyuan was stunned. "Brother Mozi is kiting BLG's last hope all by himself! Xayah can't even hit him a few times, and Quesanti can't even touch the hem of his clothes!"
Thirty-eight and a half minutes.
After a prolonged and intense struggle lasting half a minute, Xayah's Guardian Angel was finally triggered.
Quesanti, on the other hand, was worn down and killed by Fiora's true damage.
"Triple Kill!"
Xayah rose from her resurrection armor, facing a desperate 2v1. A low-health Jayce lurked nearby, while the seemingly invincible Fiora miraculously recovered her health through constant back-and-forth fighting!
Su Mo did not give them any more chances.
The moment Xayah gets up, use W [Laurent's Eye] to slow her down, then auto-attack followed by Q to finish her off.
"Quadra Kill!"
Quadra kill!!!
"Ace! Team wipe!!!"
Thirty-nine minutes exactly.
As the shocking announcement of the quadra kill was broadcast, Summoner's Rift fell into a deathly silence.
Su Mo did not go to fight the ancient dragon.
"No need to fight anymore, it's over." His tone was calm, without any emotional fluctuation from this incredible 1v3 play, as if he had just completed a routine last-hitting exercise.
He controlled Fiora, carrying a low-health Jayce, and trampled over the corpses of all five BLG players, driving straight into the mid lane and heading towards the crumbling inhibitor tower.
Thirty-nine minutes and fifty seconds.
With the final basic attack landing, BLG's base crystal shattered, turning into countless blue fragments.
Let's congratulate EDG!!!
In the commentary booth, the three commentators stood ramrod straight, their voices hoarse from the experience of an epic battle and filled with boundless awe.
"Three to zero! On this stage of the Spring Split Finals, which is etched in the memories of countless people, they declared the continuation of their dynasty with unparalleled dominance!" (End of Chapter)