Chapter 747
Overwhelming Attack
The moment Sejuani's Q skill was unleashed, Su Mo neither used his E skill to pass through the wall nor his ultimate to dodge.
He pressed Flash!
But the direction of this flash wasn't to escape, but to flash directly towards Ornn under the turret!
"Flash right at my face?!"
To everyone's astonishment.
Hong Kai flashed to the ground and used his W skill [Blade Slash] to instantly knock up Ornn, who was at half health under the tower!
Immediately afterwards, the Q skill deals full damage in both stages, triggering the Star Eclipse shield and additional damage.
"boom!"
One basic attack landed, Ornn's health bar was emptied, and he died on the spot under his own second tower!
"EDG.Mo has killed BLG.Bin!"
The turret's laser instantly locked onto Kayn, dealing massive damage to Red Kayn.
But Su Mo completely ignored the turrets. The moment he killed Ornn, he immediately activated his ultimate skill, [Shadow Shatter]!
The target is the Sejuani who just charged in!
Red Kai, now a shadow, burrowed into Sejuani's body, instantly causing the turret to lose aggro!
"My God!! What kind of maneuver is this?! He tanked the tower damage between two towers and killed Ornn, then used his ultimate to dodge tower damage by diving into Sejuani!!" Rita was so excited she almost jumped up. "Mozi calculated the damage and tower aggro down to the millisecond level!"
Two and a half seconds later.
Red Kai burst out of Sejuani's body, and his terrifying percentage-based damage combined with lifesteal not only brought Sejuani to low health, but also instantly restored the health he had lost to the turret!
"Monster... Monster!" Xun looked at the fully healed red demon god in front of him and desperately used Flash to escape to the high ground.
Seeing this, Knight's Syndra didn't even dare to use her skills and immediately turned and ran.
Can they escape?
Su Mo said it casually.
With his E skill [Shadow Step] activated, Red Kai transforms into a shadow and blends into the wall, ignoring terrain obstacles, and chases Syndra like the Grim Reaper.
Fourteen minutes and fifty seconds.
In front of BLG's high ground tower.
A precise W shot knocks the enemy into the air, followed by a Q skill to finish them off.
Syndra fell into a pool of blood once again.
"Double Kill!"
Fifteen minutes exactly.
Accompanied by the system's double kill notification sound, Su Mo's Red Kai stepped over Syndra's corpse and, in front of BLG's high ground tower, arrogantly pressed the recall button (Ctrl+B) in front of tens of thousands of spectators.
The director then switched to the economics panel at the opportune moment.
15: 00.
EDG has a 6,000 gold lead.
Su Mo's record: 5-0-0.
The economic situation is so bad that it has reached a despairing level of four thousand yuan.
Back at the fountain, Su Mo looked at the exaggerated economic figures in his backpack and, without hesitation, immediately bought the [Black Cleaver] and a pair of [Mercury Boots].
At this point in time, Red Kayn, equipped with Eclipse and Black Cleaver, has reached a critical point where his armor penetration and percentage damage have made tanks despair and squishy heroes terrified.
"Chen, go control the Rift Herald. Hold the line in the bottom lane, don't give them a chance to engage." Su Mo commanded in a calm tone, as if the incredible 1v3 double kill just now was just a normal ranked warm-up.
"Alright, Brother Mo!" Ah Chen's big tree scurried towards the river. With a strong player like him, the jungle experience couldn't be better.
Sixteen minutes.
The second-generation Rift Herald let out a mournful cry, transforming into the Herald's Eye and falling into the tree's pouch.
At this point, BLG's defenses had completely collapsed. They placed all their hopes on Elk's Jinx.
"Drag! Hold the high ground! As long as Jinx can get three items, we still have the ability to engage in team fights!" BigWei clenched his fists nervously in the backstage lounge.
But Su Mo clearly didn't intend to give them any time to stall.
"Push the bottom lane and force the second tower." Su Mo's Red Kai appeared directly at the ruins of BLG's bottom lane tower.
Sixteen minutes and forty seconds.
Su Mo led a wave of minions and headed straight for BLG's bottom lane second tower.
Defending him were Bin's Ornn and the newly respawned Sejuani. Facing this Red Kayn with a 5-0 record, Bin almost lost the courage to even farm under the tower.
"Xiao Yue, take the vanguard and push mid. They've gone to defend, leaving the mid lane vulnerable," Su Mo calmly gave the instructions over the voice chat.
EDG demonstrated extremely meticulous snowballing strategy. Xiaoyue's Annie, in coordination with Maokai and the bot lane duo, directly released the Rift Herald in the mid lane.
With a loud bang, BLG's mid-lane tower collapsed, and the vanguard even crashed into the mid-lane second tower.
Seventeen minutes and twenty seconds.
BLG is caught in a dilemma. If they defend the middle lane, the second tower in the bottom lane will definitely fall; if they defend the bottom lane to the death, the middle high ground will be in danger.
"Let's launch an attack! We can't let ourselves be slowly boiled like a frog in lukewarm water!" Xun roared through gritted teeth in the voice chat.
Sejuani abandoned defending the bottom lane and headed to the mid lane, attempting to coordinate with Syndra and the bottom lane duo to find an opportunity to initiate a fight.
But just as Sejuani left the bottom lane's second turret...
Su Mo moved!
He completely ignored Ornn under the tower, activated his E skill [Shadow Step], and directly passed through the thick wall of the bottom lane, cutting into the back of BLG's mid-lane defense jungle!
"Brother Mozi has circled around! Hong Kai's mobility is terrifying!" Guan Zeyuan exclaimed loudly.
Seventeen minutes and forty seconds.
Four BLG players are defending against EDG's advance in the mid lane.
Suddenly, a crimson shadow burst out from the wall of F6!
Su Mo's Red Kai descended like a divine warrior, landing directly in the very center of BLG's formation!
The target is clear—Jinx from Elk!
"Protect AD! Protect AD!" ON's Tahm Kench was shocked and immediately opened his mouth, trying to use his ultimate [Abyssal Dive] to swallow Jinx and protect her.
But Su Mo's hand speed was extremely fast.
The moment she burst through the wall, her W skill, Blade Slash, slammed down, precisely knocking up both Jinx and Tahm Kench at the same time!
Interrupted! Tahm Kench's swallowing motion was abruptly stopped!
Immediately afterwards, the Q skill [Giant Scythe Sweep] swept across the two bodies, triggering the Star Eclipse Shield.
Jinx didn't even have to use Flash before her health dropped by two-thirds in an instant.
Elk desperately pressed Blink and Heal, trying to create distance.
But Su Mo didn't hesitate at all. He immediately followed with Flash, and used his ultimate skill [Shadow Shatter] to lock onto Jinx, transforming into a shadow and entering her body!
"It's over! Jinx has been locked onto by Red Kai's ultimate, she's definitely going to die!" Miller sighed.
Two and a half seconds later.
Red Kai bursts out of his body, and Jinx is killed!
"EDG.Mo has killed BLG.Elk!"
After killing the AD carry, Red Kai's health was instantly restored to full due to the terrifying lifesteal from his ultimate.
BLG's formation was thrown into disarray. Xun's Sejuani ultimate, "Frost Prison," was aimed at Red Kai, but Su Mo easily dodged it with a small step.
Xiao Yue's Annie seized the opportunity, flashing and using her ultimate [Tibbers' Wrath] to control Sejuani and Syndra.
EDG's main force surged in like a tidal wave.
Without their core damage dealer, BLG suffered a crushing defeat.
Red Kai wildly swung his scythe through the crowd, each Q skill accompanied by massive percentage damage and terrifying healing.
"Double Kill!"
"Triple Kill!"
Su Mo's Red Kai was like an invincible war god, wreaking havoc in BLG's jungle and mid lane.
Syndra, Sejuani, and Tahm Kench fell one after another.
Ornn, standing far away, didn't even have the courage to offer support; he could only watch helplessly as his teammates were wiped out.
"Ace! Team wipe!!!"
"That's brutal! A team wipe in seventeen minutes!" Rita's voice trembled with excitement. "Mozi's Red Kai is not only an assassin in team fights, but also an unstoppable front line! Who can withstand that!"
Eighteen minutes.
With the Rift Herald and minion waves, EDG pushed down BLG's mid-lane high ground and took down two inhibitor turrets.
If it weren't for the fact that the super minions hadn't spawned yet and there weren't enough minions, this game could have ended in eighteen minutes.
"Go home and prepare for Baron." Su Mo's tone remained calm, as if the triple kill just now was merely the result of killing a few minions.
Twenty minutes exactly.
Baron Nash roared from the depths of the river.
But at this point, BLG didn't even have the courage to step out of their high ground to take a look at Baron Nashor.
The economic gap has reached an astonishing 13,000 yuan.
Su Mo returned to the city and crafted the third piece of the set—[Dance of Death].
Eclipse, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, Mercury's Treads. At 20 minutes, Red Kayn's build is enough to make him bathe in BLG's fountain. 20 minutes and 30 seconds.
EDG secured the Baron Nashor without any doubt.
With the Baron buff, the five players gathered in front of BLG's bottom lane inhibitor.
This time, there was no pulling or probing.
Ah Chen's tree unleashed its ultimate ability, "Nature's Grasp," to clear a path, its massive roots sweeping across the entire high ground.
Su Mo's Red Kai activated Sprint and charged into the enemy formation.
W knocks up three enemies!
Q skill penetration!
With overwhelming equipment superiority, BLG's defenses collapsed instantly.
Although Ornn is very tanky, his health bar drops faster than that of squishy champions when faced with Red Kayn's percentage-based damage and Black Cleaver's armor penetration.
Jinx had just revived when she was instantly killed by Red Kai's QA combo.
"He's gone berserk! Brother Mozi has gone berserk!"
"This isn't a competition, it's a one-sided massacre!"
Amidst the commentators' desperate shouts, the blue crystal nexus could no longer withstand EDG's relentless bombardment and shattered!
The game time is frozen at 21 minutes and 50 seconds!
Let's congratulate EDG!!!
"They secured their first victory in the opening match of the Summer Split with overwhelming force! Leading 1-0!"
"In this 14.10 patch, which is known as the king of tanks, Mozi used a sharp Darkin Scythe to show all the top laners in the league: as long as the skill is perfect enough, armor penetration assassins can still tear through any defense!"
"This is the pillar of the LPL! This is Mo, who can never be defined by the version!"
The lights are flashing on the field.
Su Mo took off his headphones and rubbed his wrists. He picked up the black thermos on the table, took a sip of water, and stood up calmly.
On the opposite side, the five BLG players stared at the gray screen, speechless for a long time.
Bin stared intently at the 45% damage percentage on the screen, his fingers gripping the mouse turning white from the force.
He practiced tanking diligently for half the off-season, but in front of that man, he didn't even qualify to be a stepping stone.
Is this... the difference between him and God?
Halftime break room.
The atmosphere backstage at EDG was relaxed and cheerful.
"That was awesome, Mo-ge! This win was so damn satisfying!" Ah Chen excitedly waved his fist. If he wasn't afraid of being scolded by the coach, he would have jumped up and sang a song.
Abu patted Su Mo on the shoulder, his face beaming with joy: "That Red Kayn pick was brilliant, completely disrupting BLG's pre-match strategy. They'll definitely target the top lane even more in the next game, so we need to adjust our draft picks accordingly."
Su Mo sat on the sofa and nodded slightly. He didn't join in the team's celebration, but just took out his phone and glanced at it.
An unread message popped up on the screen.
[Lin Xuan: I was watching the live stream just now, and my manager was stunned by the part where you killed Ornn between the two towers. Teacher Su, what time do you get off work tonight? I want to eat crayfish from that place in the south of the city.]
Su Mo's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile as his slender fingers tapped on the keyboard.
[Su Mo: One hour later. Have him prepare three catties each of spicy and garlic flavored sauce.]
Putting away her phone, Su Mo stood up, picked up her thermos, and headed towards the water dispenser.
"Mozi, what do you want to pick in the next round?" Mingkai walked over and asked.
Su Mo filled the cup with hot water, put the lid on, and looked out the window at the gradually darkening sky.
"Let's finish this quickly, there are people at home waiting for a late-night snack."
His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of control.
"Next game, I'll teach them how to play warriors."
During intermission, the backstage corridors of the Hongqiao Performing Arts Center were bustling with people.
Su Mo, carrying a thermos, prepared to go to the restroom.
Just as I reached the corner, I bumped into Knight (Zhuo Ding), who was walking back hurriedly with his head down.
"Mo, Brother Mo..." Knight paused for a moment, then quickly stopped to greet him. This talented player, who is one of the top mid-laners in China, looked at Su Mo with barely concealed tension and frustration in his eyes.
In the previous game, his Syndra was twice ambushed and killed by Red Kai, which directly led to the complete collapse of the mid lane rhythm.
Su Mo stopped and looked at him calmly.
"Your positioning is too far forward." Su Mo's voice was gentle, without any condescending lecture, but rather like reviewing an ordinary ranked match. "Syndra has no mobility. When facing highly mobile assassins, once you've used your E skill, you shouldn't cross the midline of the river. You're trying too hard to dominate."
Knight was taken aback, then nodded with a wry smile: "I know... but Yue's Annie was controlling the lane the whole time, and I wanted to coordinate with Xun to do things in the jungle, but..."
"Don't put all the pressure on yourself." Su Mo patted him on the shoulder. "BLG is a team. You are the core, but the meaning of being the core is not to take risks to find the rhythm, but to survive and deal damage. Next game, stay calm."
After saying that, Su Mo went straight to the restroom.
Knight was left standing there, looking at that tall, slender figure with a complicated expression.
Is this the mindset of a seven-time champion? Even against an opponent, he can pinpoint your fatal flaws with deadly accuracy, even offering a hint of guidance. This terrifying pressure comes not only from skillful execution but also from this all-knowing mindset.
Meanwhile, in the control room not far away.
Rita is touching up her makeup during her break.
The director walked over with a walkie-talkie, jokingly saying, "Rita, when you were commentating on Mo Shen's 1v3 play, you were so excited you almost crushed the microphone. Are you going to have to take time off to 'work overtime' again tonight?"
Rita rolled her eyes at him, a proud smile curving her bright red lipstick-covered lips: "What do you mean by overtime? That's just my brother Mozi's normal performance. As for where we're going tonight... hmph, I'm not telling you."
As she was talking, her phone vibrated; it was a message from Yu Shuang in the group chat.
[Yu Shuang: Someone said they'd bring back some late-night snacks; garlic sauce and crayfish have already been ordered. Anyone want to go get some ice-cold beer?]
[Luo Xin: Wow! I'm ready to watch how Mozi will dominate the newbies in the second game!]
Rita glanced at the screen, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, and quickly replied: "Save me some spicy stuff. Commentating is too taxing on my voice; I need some chili to stimulate it."
The fifteen-minute break passed in the blink of an eye.
The lights in the venue came on again, and the dynamic background music pushed the atmosphere to a new climax.
"Welcome back! This is the second game of the 2024 LPL Summer Split opening match, EDG vs. BLG!" Wawa's loud voice rang out again, "EDG currently holds match point! In the last game, Mozi's Red Kai can be said to have carved a bloody path through this version known as the 'Tank League'!"
Miller continued, "Yes. BLG is on the red side this game and has the last counter pick. Let's see what adjustments coach BigWei will make in the draft. Bin's Ornn in the last game was practically a terrible experience, he has to step up this time!"
The large screen switches to the BP interface.
EDG is on the blue side, and BLG is on the red side.
First round of bans.
EDG remained consistent, removing Vi, Tahm Kench, and Ahri. This limited Xun's initiation and bot lane protection, while also narrowing Knight's champion pool.
BLG's bans seemed rather somber.
The first pick, without hesitation, eliminated the [Shadow Reaper - Kayn] who had dominated the previous game.
The second pick was to ban Fiora, the Grand Duelist.
The third move was to ban [Lingluo Doll - Gwen].
"Still three bans on top lane!" Rita chuckled, covering her mouth. "Even though they've switched to the red side, BLG's fear of Mozi is ingrained in their bones. Kayn, Fiora, Gwent—they're all split-pushing carries and tank killers who don't play by the rules."
Enter the first round of picking.
EDG, first pick [Mao]. Achen's signature champion, one of the strongest map control junglers in the current version.
BLG's first and second floors revealed [Pig Girl] and [Ze Li] in reverse.
"BLG has picked Zephyr! Elk's signature ADC, and they've also picked Sejuani to ensure a strong frontline," commentator Wawa said.
EDG's second and third floors, focus on Aphelios and Lulu.
The pressure is on BLG's third floor, where they have locked in the support [Rakan], forming a very strong engage composition with Sejuani.
Enter the second round of banning.
BLG continued their ruthless attacks on Su Mo in the fourth and fifth rounds!
Ban the Desert Butcher - Crocodile!
Ban Darius, the Hand of Noxus!
"Five bans on top laners!!!" The entire arena erupted in exclamations.
Miller gasped: "My God! What does BLG mean by this? They know tanks can't beat Mozi, so they simply banned all the early-game lane bullies and warriors who can deal true damage and percentage-based damage!"
EDG banned Syndra and Azir in their fourth and fifth picks, completely shutting down Knight's AP carry pool.
The second round of picking begins.
On the fourth floor of BLG, Knight picked Sylas with his champion pool limited.
On the fourth floor of EDG, Xiaoyue picked Annie for the mid lane, providing stable point control.
Now, all eyes are on EDG's top laner on the fifth floor!
At this point, most of the usable light-armored warriors, heavy-armored warriors, and even magic-based top laners outside have already been banned.
"Mozi, their draft is too ruthless, banning five top laners!" Mingkai stood behind Su Mo, looking at the empty champion pool, and had a headache. "How about we pick Ornn or Sion to withstand the pressure? Anyway, we have Aphelios in the bot lane, so we can fight in the late game."
Su Mo held the thermos cup, blew on the steam, and remained calm.
He glanced at the opposing team's lineup: Sejuani, Sylas, and Rakan. (End of Chapter)