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Chapter 103 Penta kill!!! (5K)

Wang Ke discovered something terrifying.

Song Wen started to use his brain.

Under Song Wen's command, the Snake Team seemed to have suddenly found its backbone and began to work with extreme efficiency.

EDG realized Snake's intentions, and the remaining three players immediately grouped up in the mid lane to try to stop Snake's advance.

However, at this time, a disagreement arose within EDG.

Meiko looked at his respawn time and calculated that by the time he and Da Kou respawned and rushed to the mid lane, it would be too late. So he wanted the others to just give up the outer turret in the mid lane.

However, the factory manager felt that their top, mid, and jungle all had their ultimate abilities, and the combined ultimate abilities of Sejuani, Jarvan IV, and Orianna were very threatening, making it entirely possible to defend against a wave.

Prior to this, Clearlove was EDG's shot-caller, and during the entire regular season when he didn't play, the responsibility of shot-calling fell on Meiko.

Scout naturally has his own judgment on the game situation.

But for A-Guang, who is just a supporting member of the team, when the old and new leaders of the team disagree, he becomes indecisive and starts to struggle with his own ideas.

Faced with the Snake team's tower push, the factory manager kept anxiously asking A Guang if he could initiate a team fight directly.

Although he knew Lucian had Flash, as long as they could force out the enemy's summoner spells, they would have enough time to clear the minion wave in front of the tower, wait for Kog'Maw and Lulu to respawn, and then protect the mid-lane tower.

The factory manager's voice kept attacking Ah Guang's brain from his left ear.

However, in A-Guang's right ear, he could also hear Mei-Kou calling out, "Wait for us, wait for us."

This made Ah Guang start to hesitate.

In a competition, opportunities are often fleeting.

Let alone a second, even a fraction of a second can be enough for a hero to make a single move that can directly alter the course of the game.

Lucian already had an advantage against Orianna in the mid lane, chipping away at the mid lane turret's health.

With five players pushing mid, EDG hesitated for only a few seconds before the mid-lane turret was already on the verge of collapse.

Seeing that the central tower was about to collapse, the factory manager became even more anxious.

Unlike in the World Championship, Clearlove in the league rarely shows his softer side.

It's just that for some reason, Meiko, who is supposed to be the successor to the factory manager, has mastered the factory manager's World Championship version of the game, but has only learned how to play Nuo.

"Open it! Open it!"

At this moment, the factory manager's voice finally drowned out Mei Kou's nagging, and A Guang no longer hesitated, EQ

Move forward and unleash your ultimate on Lucian!

But by this time, EDG had already missed the best time to initiate a team fight!

When Ah Guang's prince chose to bravely advance, EDG's outer mid-lane tower had already collapsed under the damage output of Snake Esports!

So, facing the Prince who rushed in, Song Wen didn't panic at all. He used his E skill to create distance and dodge the Prince's EQ combo. Even after being hit by the Prince's ultimate, he still held onto his Flash and didn't use it. He even went straight to the Prince's face and started a counterattack!

Because he knew perfectly well that Janna was behind him, and without a turret, EDG's damage output was definitely insufficient!

Lucian tanked a full combo, and his health only dropped to half.

The prince who rushed in was almost instantly melted!

Ah Guang's entrance drew an incredulous gasp from the audience.

In the commentary booth, Miller was completely baffled by A-Guang's actions, shouting, "Mouse! What is he doing! The turrets are down, why choose to engage at this time?! This is just suicide!!"

In the live stream, EDG fans went wild as they watched A Guang's incredible team fight initiation.

Clearly, Ah Guang is going to take the blame again this time.

【? ? ? 】

What is the light doing?!

Are you even human, mouse?!

What's the difference between this and going up to deliver it?!

[And he even gave his head to Lucian!]

[Sima Aguang!]

Seeing the prince melt instantly, and Orianna forced to use Flash by Snake Team, Clearlove decisively turned around, took a step back and threw out a three-point shot, unleashing his ultimate to block Snake Team's follow-up pursuit.

Seeing this, the Snake team didn't choose to continue the pursuit. Song Wenping pinged Galio and said, "Holy Gun, go top lane and push the wave back. 0 Emperor, recall to mid and prepare to clear the wave. Crystal, come with me to bottom lane and take down the bottom tower!"

With the mid lane pushing in, and the rest of EDG's heroes out of abilities, the bot lane duo will inevitably have to come and engage.

Meanwhile, the minion wave in the bottom lane was pushing towards EDG's outer tower, and Song Wen decided not to recall and instead take Crystal's tower directly.

"Um," the pink-haired girl's voice rang out, "what should I do?"

Upon hearing the words of the saucy fan, Song Wen sneered.

"Oh, do I need to say anything more? Aren't you going to swipe?"

Saofen looked a little embarrassed and was about to speak when Song Wen continued, "Go to the top half of the map and help Galio with vision! Are you an idiot? Do I have to tell you this?!"

Listening to Song Wen's angry rant against Sao Fen, none of the Snake Team members felt any sympathy for Sao Fen.

After all, people had been suffering from the sassy fans for a long time before this.

When Wang Ke takes the stage, the fans will follow his instructions, but Wang Ke is still a bit too gentle.

Unlike Song Wen, who is unreasonable and only expresses his emotions!

In short, awesome!

While EDG was overwhelmed by Snake's continuous attacks, Song Wen took the opportunity to push down EDG's bottom outer turret.

At this point, the match had reached the 23-minute mark.

The economic gap between the two sides is 10!

The fed Lucian then pulled out his third item, Black Cleaver, which is also Lucian's core item.

During this period, Lucian with the three core items was practically invincible.

With Black Cleaver, champions like Jarvan IV and Sejuani from EDG become as fragile as paper in front of Lucian. Especially a poorly farmed Sejuani, who can be completely melted by Lucian's Holy Grail!

In the commentary booth, watching Snake Esports close the 7,000 gold gap in just seven minutes, Miller couldn't help but exclaim, "Snake Esports' continuous attacks have completely stunned EDG! In just seven minutes, Snake Esports went from being 7,000 gold behind to now seemingly poised to overtake them! These attacks were executed beautifully by Snake Esports!"

Wawa also analyzed, "From the very beginning of that three-man gank, EDG seemed a bit disoriented. Their plays these past few waves have been inexplicable. It feels like EDG shouldn't be in such a rush. With their lineup, once they reach the late game, it's like they've bought insurance. There's absolutely no need for them to go head-to-head with Snake Esports right now!!"

If Wawa is aware of this problem, then EDG is naturally aware of it as well.

With Snake's offensive efforts slowing down, EDG, having calmed down, began to play defensively.

This is exactly the situation that the Snake team fears most.

The most frustrating aspect of the Incense Burner lineup is the team's lack of ability to initiate team fights.

If one side wants to avoid war, then even if the other side is anxious, it will be difficult to start a battle in a short time.

At the same time, since this version has almost no valuable neutral resources, it's even less likely that there will be any fighting.

If this were the later Dragon Soul version, this Ardent Censer lineup would obviously be completely unplayable.

And at this point, what is the only thing that can be done?

It's a one-man dribble!

Fortunately, Wang Ke picked Lucian for Song Wen, and Song Wen himself also chose to build Statikk Shiv.

This made Song Wen's solo push on the side lane a huge headache for EDG!

Because of EDG's lineup, no one can stand up and deal with Song Wen's split push alone.

As the game progressed, the boos from the audience grew louder and louder when the game reached the 32-minute mark.

During this period, Snake Esports had destroyed all of EDG's second towers, and their previously lagging economy was now 6,000 gold ahead!

However, EDG chose to avoid fighting during this period in the face of Snake's offensive.

EDG's lineup clearly has some initiation capabilities, but against Snake's 4-1 split push, EDG...

They always just make a symbolic defensive stand under the tower, and then decisively retreat.

EDG fans were furious.

What is EDG doing?

[These two towers are just going to be given away for free? Might as well give away the high ground tower then!]

[The Highland Tower was given away? And the home too, right?]

I'm speechless. Why don't they dare to drive it?!

[Lucian doesn't have a T yet, why isn't he using it?!]

[6666! Why don't we just order it?!]

[That useless guy, Ah Guang, doesn't even dare to start a raid.]

Snakes' rest room.

Seeing EDG's timid and hesitant appearance, Wang Ke couldn't help but sigh, "This is the EDG I know."

EDG has a very distinctive characteristic.

That is, once the team falls into a disadvantageous position, it will completely collapse.

They can only truly shine when they have an advantage. Of course, this refers to their time in the LPL.

At the World Championship, even in a winning situation, EDG will show you what true cowardice is.

However, when things go against them, they tend to falter even more.

Therefore, looking at EDG's matches, they may be overturned by their opponents with 10,000 gold, but they themselves cannot overturn a 10,000 gold deficit.

As a club that was established in Season 3, EDG can definitely be considered a veteran team in the LPL.

Teams with similar long history to EDG, such as OMG, RNG, or WE, have all had classic battles where they turned the tide against all odds.

EDG, on the other hand, has a history of being overturned by the opponent with a 10,000 gold lead six times, making them the only team to have a 10,000 gold lead turned into a highlight reel.

As we all know, EDG has an advantage when they are 5000 gold ahead, a slight advantage when they are 8000 gold ahead, and a disadvantage when they are 10000 gold ahead.

However, adhering to the principle that history should not be written down, EDG did indeed have an experience of turning the tide with 10,000 gold during their long journey.

In the quarterfinals against DRX in 2022, EDG's base achieved a 10,000 gold comeback with only seven health points remaining.

However, the reason why the base was able to survive with only seven health points in that game was not because EDG killed all the tower pushers like OMG did with fifty health points back then, but because the high ground crystal was revived when the base only had seven health points left.

At the time, everyone thought that EDG, leading 2-0, was truly destined for success.

However, EDG quickly proved to the world that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens."

In the end, DRX came back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2, sending them home to the quarterfinals.

Snake's attacks did give EDG opportunities.

The most crucial factor is that Song Wen carries Ignite instead of TP.

If EDG had been bolder and more decisive in initiating team fights, Song Wen wouldn't have been able to provide immediate support to the main battlefield.

In many instances, the Snake team even employed a 3-1-1 strategy for their advance.

This is also where Song Wen and Wang Ke's command differs. Wang Ke often chooses a more conservative approach, always having Song Wen keep Galio on the side lane while Song Wen is in the center.

Song Wen's plan was to split push in the side lane, and if you come to gank me, I would control you and let my teammates push the tower. If you don't gank me, I would split push and take down your tower.

In essence, Song Wen's command stemmed more from his own perspective.

Because he has absolute confidence in his skills.

And judging from the results, Song Wen's method really worked well against EDG!

Otherwise, Snake Team wouldn't have been able to turn the tide in terms of economy by so much in such a short time!

EDG initially wanted to stall, but as time went on, they realized that Snake's offensive efficiency was simply too high.

The economic gap between the two sides has now reached a point that they can no longer accept.

Not to mention Lucian, who is already incredibly strong, even Varus, who was previously underdeveloped, has now caught up with Kog'Maw in terms of economy.

What's even more frustrating for EDG is that they haven't seen any Snake Esports players on the minimap for a while now.

During this time period, the Snake team members disappeared from the minimap. What else could they be doing?

Of course, we should take down Baron Nashor!

Although EDG has already given up so much, if they give up the Baron Nashor like this, it would be better to just give up their base as well!

Upon noticing the disappearance of the Snake team, the EDG team immediately sprang into action.

However, at this moment, another serious problem is facing the EDG team.

That is because their vision in the upper half of the bracket was simply too poor!

After Lulu got the Ardent Censer, she also got the Sightstone, but this did not help EDG relieve the pressure on vision.

The pressure now isn't about not having enough eyes, but about not having the means to make eyes!

No lineup is perfect, and there are many variations of the Ardent Censer lineup as well.

As a support, the most fatal problem is that he cannot set up vision as safely as a tank support.

Especially when there is a headwind.

This resulted in EDG being unable to establish any vision in the jungle.

Now, the only option is for five people to stick together, exploring the bushes and building vision.

Fortunately, EDG still has depth in its roster, with Sejuani and Jarvan IV at the forefront, giving the EDG team a certain sense of security.

Meanwhile, the Snake team's Baron Nashor was already nearing the end of its fight.

When EDG's vision reached the Baron pit, Baron already had less than a third of its health left.

Song Wen naturally wouldn't give EDG a chance to fight with Smite. After seeing Sejuani above, he immediately slid into the jungle and started attacking Clearlove's Sejuani!

Sejuani's development wasn't very good, and she couldn't withstand the damage output of Lucian with four items, so she could only turn around and retreat.

However, on the other side, the other four members of EDG had already pressed in from the flank.

Originally, Song Wen had already forced the factory manager out of his position, and Snake Esports only needed to continue rushing Baron Nashor.

But at that moment, Zero Emperor suddenly took off from the spot!

Upon seeing this, Song Wen couldn't help but burst into a tirade of curses!

"Fuck your mother, Ohq!"

The knock-up effect of the dragon will generate a skill effect under your feet in advance, and you can walk out of the knock-up range by taking a few steps.

But Zero Emperor! He didn't even see the tentacles under his feet and was directly launched into the air by the giant dragon!

And that's the 0 Emperor, the 0 Emperor who will always make basic mistakes!

EDG was already hesitant to engage in team fights, but when they saw 0King get knocked up, their voice chat instantly went into chaos!

This time, A-Guang didn't hesitate to Flash and EQ forward, aiming straight for 0-King's Varus!

In the commentary booth, Miller's tone was still filled with disbelief.

"0-King got knocked up by Baron!! Prince decisively initiated the team fight! With Orianna's ultimate and Kog'Maw's damage, Varus was instantly killed! 0-King, what are you doing?!"

The ADC's instant death gave EDG the courage to charge forward!

Fortunately, Snake Esports had already successfully taken down Baron Nashor!

"Thankfully, the Snake team has already taken down Baron! But the problem is, how are these guys going to get out of here?!"

Miller had barely finished speaking when his eyes suddenly widened.

While everyone was focused on the three Snake team members in the Dragon Pit, someone suddenly slid out of the jungle!

"! Black! Why is this guy going around to the back all by himself?!"

At this moment, EDG's formation had already advanced forward, while the cute little girl Kou followed adorably at the very back of the team.

I thought my position was absolutely safe, but suddenly I saw Lucian appear out of nowhere from the side!

Without hesitation, Song Wen fired eight shots in one second, almost instantly killing Lulu!

At the critical moment, Meiko used her ultimate skill on herself, but even so, her health was already low.

Seeing that Lucian was about to use his ultimate to kill her, Meiko immediately used Flash!

But Song Wen's sudden appearance followed closely behind!

"The Holy Lance!! Black flanked and instantly killed Meiko! Is this guy playing Lucian like an assassin?!"

Miller's voice had barely faded when the doll shouted excitedly!

"But what about Black's position?! Kog'Maw has already turned around and started attacking Lucian, and now all of Lucian's skills are on cooldown!! Clearlove threw out his ultimate!! And Black dodged it!!"

Kog'Maw's damage output is extremely high; in the blink of an eye, Lucian's health was reduced by almost half.

Although Song Wen managed to dodge Sejuani's ultimate, he was still within the slowing range of the ultimate.

Even though Galio had already cast Heroic Descent on him, it was clear that in his current state, he couldn't possibly hold out until Galio landed!

Left with no other choice, Song Wen had to hand over the Mercury Belt and use its acceleration effect to quickly widen the distance between himself and Da Zui!

Flanking and instantly killing Lulu is the only solution in this team fight!

If Varus had survived this wave, after Song Wen killed Lulu, whether he had an incense burner or not, the result would have been one-sided.

Seeing Lucian use his Quicksilver Sash, Clearlove didn't hesitate and decisively used his Q-Flash!

At this moment, Lucian had no means of countering and was stunned on the spot by Sejuani!

"Black! He's been controlled!! The prince has also abandoned the frontal battle and turned back to use EQ."

""

Miller's tone faltered!

"!!!"

Seeing the prince's German flag fall at his feet, Song Wen gritted his teeth in resentment.

EDG connected with their control abilities, and with the arrival of Kog'Maw's damage output, it was clear he couldn't survive.

Mouse's prince thrust out his spear and charged towards Lucian!

But the next second!

Suddenly, a figure blocked Lucian's path!

In the commentary booth, Miller's voice was hoarse and strained!

"Crystal! He flashed in front of Lucian and instantly used a Wind Slash to interrupt Jarvan IV's EQ combo!!!!!"

Crystal immediately shielded Lucian, then activated his ultimate, blowing away Kog'Maw and Sejuani who were about to attack!

"Lucian didn't die! He's even been revived! Crystal, you really nailed this!!!"

Crystal's actions even surprised Song Wen for a moment.

But he quickly came to his senses!

EAAWAAQAAEAA!

With the help of the incense burner, Lucian instantly killed Sejuani, who was at half health, and his health was reduced from almost zero to half!

At this moment, the situation in the team fight is clear!

"Black! He's still killing!! And this guy's health is increasing! Galio landed and used W-Flash to taunt Kog'Maw! Kog'Maw was also instantly killed!! Black got a triple kill!! Mouse tried to escape! But he was controlled in place by SofM's Elise!! Black! He's gone berserk!! Now only Scout is left! But SofM is still chasing!! Scout is stuck!!"

"Snake Team is giving Black kills!!!"

"Lucian's damage output is too high!! He killed Orianna with a single combo!!"

"Pentakill!!!!"

Miller's voice was trembling with excitement!

"In a desperate situation, Black's Lucian secured a pentakill!! Snake Esports wiped out EDG, and with this Baron buff, they could even push straight to EDG's base!!"

Snakes' bench.

Song Wen's hands were still trembling slightly. He let out a long sigh and said, "Holy crap, Crystal, how the hell are you so handsome!"

Crystal laughed heartily.

"Damn it, even in a game with five people, I have to perform!"

"I can brag about that flash for a year!"

Saint Gunner chimed in at the opportune moment: "One year? Let's boast about a hundred years!"

Song Wen laughed.

"Go back and have Wang Ke reward you by telling you all about the origin of life and the Big Bang."

"Hahaha"

The audience cheered!

From the commentary booth, Miller was shouting!

"Congratulations to Snake for winning the first game!!"