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Faker secured a double kill.

"T1 has come back!" Miller said, watching the screen. "This aggressive lineup has a very stable control chain when picking off isolated targets or when there are multiple opponents in a local situation. Jack and Tianye pushed a bit too far this time, which gave them an opportunity."

At 11 minutes and 15 seconds, T1 took advantage of the situation to push down EDG's bottom lane tower, evening out their early economic disadvantage.

In EDG's voice chat, JackeyLove sighed, "Damn it, I didn't pay attention to the Master Yi's position, I got greedy for tower shots this time."

"It's alright, just focus on farming." Su Mo glanced at the bottom lane, his voice still calm. "They've used all their ultimates, Chen, go control the vision of the Rift Herald now."

12 minutes 30 seconds.

The second dragon from the Little Dragon Mountain range spawns in the lower half of the river.

T1 knew the threat Evelynn posed in the jungle, so the five players grouped up early, bought three control wards, and steadily pushed forward to gain vision along the river. Zeus's Malphite was at the forefront, with Nautilus and Jarvan IV protecting Kai'Sa and Master Yi on either side.

"T1's formation is very compact; they know they can't afford to be isolated," Ji De analyzed. "As long as they can prevent Evelynn from flanking, EDG will have a hard time withstanding the double entry of Malphite and Jarvan IV in head-on team fights."

Four EDG players were engaged in skirmishes outside the dragon pit. Xiaoyue's Syndra attempted to probe with her Q skill, but it was negated by Malphite's passive shield.

Su Mo's Widowmaker was currently hiding in the red buff bush above the dragon pit. He glanced at T1's positioning, hovering his mouse over Kai'Sa, but didn't press the W key.

“We can’t win. Their positioning has no weaknesses. Zeus has his ultimate ability ready. If I show my face, I’ll be locked down and killed.” Su Mo made his judgment in the voice chat. “Let’s give up the dragon. I’ll go push the lane.”

Ah Chen's Sejuani was about to push forward when she heard the command and stopped, covering the retreat of the mid and bottom DPS.

T1 easily defeated the Mountain Dragon.

When viewers in the live stream saw this, the chat began to scroll with comments:
[T1's grouping is too tight, they're not giving Mozi any angle to cut in.]

[After all, it was the finals, and T1 regained their discipline.]

The Widowmaker is most vulnerable to this kind of impenetrable defense; if she fails to kill the carry, she's doomed.

Both sides traded blows; that's what a final should be like.

14 minutes 00 seconds.

Su Mo led the top lane to the T1 second tower. Facing the Malphite who had built an Infinity Edge (Sunfire Cape component) and Mercury's Treads, Evelynn lacked sustained physical damage output and found it difficult to secure a solo kill under the tower.

After pushing the minion wave, he retreated into the jungle's blind spot and pressed the B key to recall. A Needlessly Large Rod appeared in his item inventory, further increasing his ability power.

"This game has entered a stalemate." Guan Zeyuan looked at the data panel. "The two sides are basically even in terms of economy. Although Mozi's Evelynn gained an early advantage, T1 stabilized their position through a wave of momentum in the bottom lane and control of the dragon."

14 minutes 45 seconds.

Faker's Master Yi was pushing the bottom lane, and after pushing the minion wave across the river, he immediately retreated to his own jungle to farm Gromp. He played very cautiously, never venturing beyond the safe zone unless his scanner detected one.

Su Mo's widow circled the river but found no suitable target. T1's vision defenses were like an iron plate.

"Chen, let's get going." Su Mo changed his strategy. "Catch the stone golem."

"Catch the Stone Golem? He's tanky, and he has a powerful ultimate ability." Ah Chen said with some doubt as he headed towards the upper half of the map.

"I have magic penetration, and my damage is enough." Su Mo walked to the bushes between the ruins of the first and second towers on the top lane of T1 and entered stealth mode.

15 minutes 10 seconds.

Zeus's Malphite was last-hitting minions in front of the second tower. He glanced at the minimap; EDG's bot lane duo had shown up in the mid lane, while Syndra was defending against Master Yi's push in the bot lane.

"The widow is missing. Be careful on the road," Oner warned in the voice message.

Zeus nodded and took two steps back from the tower.

Just then, a pink heart mark lit up above the stone man's head.

"Widowmaker's W!" Zeus was on edge, his finger on the R key, ready to use the ultimate's invulnerability to escape back to the high ground tower at any moment.

The moment the progress bar was full, an icy blue lasso emerged from the wall behind and to the side.

Ah Chen's Sejuani used her Q skill to pass through walls, and her ultimate [Frostbite] predicted the retreating position of the Malphite and hit him precisely.

The stone man was frozen in place.

Su Mo's Widow emerged from the shadows, not using her Q skill to initiate, but instead using her Force Staff to dash forward. Her E skill, Whiplash, lashed out at the Malphite, inflicting a charm effect and simultaneously triggering her W skill's magic resistance reduction.

With his Q skill [Hate Spike] fully stacked and continuously unleashed, combined with the high ability power of Needlessly Large Rod, Malphite's prized armor became useless against magic damage, and his health bar dropped at a visible rate.

Zeus awoke from the combined effects of freezing and charm, his health nearly depleted. He immediately unleashed his ultimate ability, Unstoppable Force, towards the high ground tower.

But after Su Mo finished using a set of skills, he immediately pressed the R key [Final Comfort].

Widowmaker transformed into an untargetable form and leaped backward, her purple slash perfectly covering the location where the Stone Golem's ultimate ability would launch.

The stone golem was depleted of health in mid-air and crashed heavily to the ground.

"EDG.Mo has killed T1.Zeus!"

"Great teamwork!" Miller clapped his hands in praise. "Mozi knew he couldn't solo kill the Malphite with magic resistance, so he decisively called Sejuani to complete the control chain. The magic resistance reduction effect of the W skill was crucial; it turned a tank into a squishy one and killed him instantly."

This kill not only disrupted the Stone Golem's development, but also allowed EDG to take down T1's second top lane turret and regain control of vision in the upper half of the map.

16 minutes 15 seconds.

"The top lane's second turret is gone, and they've pushed their vision in." Faker's tone was slightly somber as he looked at the top half of the map, which was gradually turning black. T1's area of ​​operation was compressed to the space between the mid lane's first and second turrets and the lower jungle.

"I'll get some wards." Keria's Titan bought two true sight wards and a scanner, and, with Oner's Prince, cautiously made their way towards the Dragon Pit.

At this moment, Su Mo's widow had just emerged from the spring. In his equipment inventory, the useless big stick had been successfully crafted into a powerful artifact that terrified all fragile characters—[Destroyer's Death Hat].

Just over 16 minutes into the game, he had a rocket belt, a big hat, and a pair of magic penetration shoes.

"This equipment progress is too exaggerated." Guan Zeyuan gasped. "Mozi's development has not been disturbed at all this game. On the contrary, he has snowballed his economy by taking lane and jungle resources. Now this Evelynn doesn't even need the charm of W. As long as he uses QER combo, the T1 backline will melt instantly."

16 minutes 40 seconds.

The third Hextech Dragon is about to spawn.

Thanks to their vision advantage in the upper half of the map, EDG's bot lane duo secured the dragon pit position early. Achen's Sejuani planted saplings in the river, while Xiaoyue's Syndra positioned herself in the mid-lane bush, ready to provide support at any moment.

T1 faces a difficult choice: should they fight for the dragon's run and get a winning hand, or take advantage of this time difference to catch the widow who is pushing the lane?
"We can't let this dragon go. If we do, EDG will have two dragons, and the pressure on them in the subsequent dragon soul fight will be too great," Oner said through gritted teeth, looking at the spawning dragon.

“But Widowmaker is pushing the bottom lane, and she has Teleport. If we engage in a team fight, she can flank or Teleport down, which will be difficult for us to handle.” Gumayusi was somewhat worried. He glanced at his own equipment, which consisted of only one item, [Siren Slayer], and felt really insecure.

A resolute glint flashed in Faker's eyes: "Take this! We have to take this! Zeus, save your ultimate and engage their backline when the opportunity arises. Keria, you and I cover the flanks, we absolutely cannot let Widowmaker get in!"

17 minutes and 10 seconds. T1's five players grouped up and pushed into the lower river. Jarvan IV's EQ combo knocked up Rakan who was clearing wards, and Nautilus' hook forced Xayah to use her ultimate. Both sides exchanged skills in the front-line clash, and both lost some health.

"A fight has broken out! T1 has taken the dragon fight!" Remember shouted the commentator. "EDG's Sejuani is losing health very quickly, but Xiaoyue's Syndra is well-positioned and used a QE combo to stun Jarvan IV and Master Yi!"

At this critical moment.

"boom!"

A dull thud echoed as T1's bottom lane inhibitor turret collapsed.

The director suddenly switched the camera to the bottom lane!
The Widowmaker, who was supposed to be pushing the bottom lane and looking for a chance to TP to flank, completely ignored that team fight!

Using the high ability power of the Rabadon's Deathcap, she cleared waves extremely quickly and, with a wave of cannon minions, managed to destroy T1's bottom lane inhibitor tower!
"Brother Mozi didn't go to meet the team! He's soloing the high ground!" Miller's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "T1 was fighting tooth and nail on the front lines, and their base got raided!!"

When Faker saw the notification that the high ground tower had been destroyed, his face instantly turned ashen.

"Retreat! Stop fighting! Go back to defend the high ground!" Faker made a decisive decision and immediately ordered the team to retreat.

But how could EDG let them leave so easily?
"Keep them here!"

Meiko's Rakan activated his ultimate, "Fleeting Glance," and flashed forward, using his W, "Grand Entrance," to lift up the retreating Caitlyn and Nautilus! Achen's Sejuani's ultimate, "Frozen Prison," froze Master Yi!

JackeyLove's Xayah executed a perfect bicycle kick, instantly tearing apart T1's formation.

In their irrational retreat, T1 paid an extremely heavy price. Apart from the Master Yi who used his ultimate to escape and the Jarvan IV who used Flash to cross the wall, the other three were all killed!

EDG scored a 3-0 exchange, not only securing the Hextech Dragon but also completely disrupting T1's formation.

18 minutes 00 seconds.

After destroying the high ground tower, Su Mo's Widowmaker did not touch the crystal, but instead went into T1's lower jungle and pressed the recall button.

"That command was absolutely brilliant." Guan Zeyuan couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the data panel. "EDG traded three dragons for T1's high ground tower and three kills. Mozi's split push is like a Damocles' sword hanging over T1's head; you never know when it will fall."

The live stream chat was also buzzing with excitement:
[T1: Team fight! Team fight! Su Mo: Backdoor! Backdoor!]

This widow is a real nuisance; not only can you not kill her in a head-on team fight, you also have to constantly watch out for her sneaking into your base.

[Mozi's strategic vision is amazing! Knowing that it's difficult to engage with the Stone Golem and Prince on the front lines, he went straight to destroy the high ground. This move is called 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao'.]

18 minutes 45 seconds.

There's still a little over a minute until Baron Nashor spawns.

The five T1 players respawned and walked out of the fountain. Each of them had a terribly gloomy expression.

"We need to establish vision control, and we must reclaim vision around the Baron pit." Faker's voice was deep and firm. "This is our last chance. If they take Baron and have super minions, we won't be able to defend our inhibitor turrets at all."

Oner and Keria, equipped with numerous true sights and scanners, advanced their vision in the upper half of the map bit by bit, like mine-clearing soldiers.

EDG, on the other hand, appeared calm and unhurried.

Achen's Sejuani and Meiko's Rakan provided cover for the two carries pushing the lane in the mid lane. By using Syndra's poke and Xayah's pushing ability, they firmly suppressed T1's formation near the second tower.

19 minutes 30 seconds.

"Brother Mo, they're clearing vision around Baron Nashor. Do you want to look for an opportunity?" Ah Chen asked.

Su Mo's Widow was currently lurking in the bushes behind the T1 red buff. He silently watched the wards on the minimap gradually light up and then go out, his eyes as still as a stagnant pool.

"No need." Su Mo's voice was calm, yet it carried a chilling killing intent. "Wait for them to open the dragon."

19 minutes 50 seconds.

The Baron Nashor is about to spawn.

T1's five players finally cleared the vision around the Baron pit.

"Start the dragon! Start it now!" Faker decisively gave the order.

T1 knew that if the game dragged on any longer, their aggressive lineup would become completely ineffective once EDG's two carries completed their items. They needed to force a Baron Nashor takedown before Evelynn could engage, using the Baron buff's enhanced recall and defensive capabilities to slow down the game's pace.

20 minutes 00 seconds.

"Roar--!"

Baron Nash let out a deafening roar and burst out of the water.

T1's five players unleashed their full firepower, and the dragon's health plummeted.

"T1 is aggressively attacking Baron! They're going all out!" Remember shouted loudly.

EDG's four players immediately moved towards the Baron pit. Xiaoyue's Syndra used a QE combo to push the Baron pit, forcing Master Yi to use his Q skill to dodge.

The dragon has 5,000 HP! 3,000! 2,000!
Just then.

The Widowmaker, who had been hiding in the red buff bush, made a move.

"Punishment! Behold the punishment!" Guan Zeyuan roared hoarsely.

Ah Chen's Sejuani used her Q [Arctic Assault] directly into the dragon pit, and her ultimate [Arctic Prison] drew an icy blue trajectory in mid-air, precisely freezing Oner's Jarvan IV!
But T1 went all in this time! The moment Zeus's Malphite went into the pit, he used his ultimate [Unstoppable Force], like a cannonball, and knocked Sejuani into the air!
The prince awoke from his frozen state, and punishment descended!
"Ow—"

Baron Nashor collapsed with a bang, and a crimson buff aura was instantly bestowed upon the five T1 players!

"T1 secured Baron!! Oner held firm with Smite!!" Miller shouted, "But can they escape?! Malphite used his ultimate, and Jarvan IV's health is very low!"

Just as Da Long fell down.

A purple spike shot out silently from the shadows above the dragon pit.

There was no loving warning from W [temptation], not even the slightest hint.

Su Mo's Widow directly used the Push Stick, piercing through the thin layer of war fog, and descended like a ghost into the center of the T1's low-health back row!
"The widow has entered!!! Brother Mozi's position is too insidious!!!" Remember screamed, clutching his head.

Gumayusi's policewoman had just used all her abilities to focus fire on Baron Nashor and was preparing to retreat. His pupils suddenly contracted as he saw the demon carrying spikes.

Q skill [Hate Spikes].

E skill [Whip].

There were no fancy maneuvers, not even a Flash. The terrifying ability power from Sorcerer's Shoes and Rabadon's Deathcap, along with the damage from Hextech Protobelt, made up for it. (End of Chapter)