Perhaps because gdt saw yLs's lineup and, like the fans, felt that yLs had given up fighting and was playing randomly, they became a little careless. By the sixth minute of the match, gdt, who was at a severe disadvantage, finally realized they had underestimated their opponent.
In the following minutes, gdt deliberately avoided direct team fights with yLs and began to focus cautiously on farming resources. By the twelfth minute, gdt took advantage of the fact that yLs's jungler and support were visible on the top lane and swiftly secured the Dragon, finally closing the economic gap.
Commentator A: "As expected of a peak showdown, the match has been truly spectacular. We thought gdt was collapsing, but they managed to salvage the situation from this position."
Commentator B: "Exactly, gdt is an established team, still very steady… Yang Sinian has appeared on the bottom lane, I feel like yLs's Qin Yu is in danger… Oh my god, as expected, Qin Yu was instantly killed by Yang Sinian with the cooperation of the mid laner and support before he could even use his flash."
A professional player invited as a guest: "This scene feels a bit déjà vu, very much like the scenes in previous matches where Qin Yu was eliminated around three and a half to four minutes."
Commentator A: "I didn't notice until you mentioned it, but it's true. However, Qin Yu has been farming relatively steadily, so one death isn't particularly impactful."
As soon as Commentator A finished speaking, a new team fight erupted. Before Qin Yu could even output any damage, he was once again focused and eliminated by gdt.
Commentator B: "Qin Yu dying twice in a row is quite damaging. His economy has now been surpassed by gtd's marksman, and yLs is now at a disadvantage."
A professional player invited as a guest: "Yang Sinian is still very decisive, his tempo is truly excellent. He even managed to secure another Drake while Qin Yu was dead."
Commentator B: "If this continues, yLs is in a lot of trouble. Especially Qin Yu, his expression looks a bit grim, his mental state might be about to collapse."
As the commentators spoke, the director shifted the camera to Qin Yu. His face was slightly pale, and a thin layer of sweat beaded on his forehead. He tightly pressed his lips together, staring at the phone screen.
No professional player, standing on the competition stage, would not want to win the championship.
Even Sheng Kuang, who had always been very relaxed on the field, now wore a serious expression.
When Qin Yu respawned, a new Drake had just spawned. Both teams gathered around the Dragon pit, engaging in a tug-of-war. Just like the previous two times, Yang Sinian and the mid laner's firepower remained concentrated on Qin Yu, clearly intending to eliminate him for the third time.
However, this time, as soon as Yang Sinian charged towards Qin Yu, the in-game announcement appeared—Sheng Kuang eliminated Yang Sinian.
Commentator B: "What's going on? It wasn't Qin Yu who died, but Yang Sinian?"
Commentator A: "Qin Yu actually used Zhonyas! The moment Yang Sinian cast his skill, Qin Yu activated Zhonyas, rendering Yang Sinian's skills useless."
Commentator B: "After Zhonyas expired, Qin Yu unhesitatingly unleashed his ultimate. The moment Yang Sinian was crowd-controlled, He Wang landed a snipe on him. Yang Sinian was fully geared for output, and this one shot instantly took away half of his health."
A professional player invited as a guest: "The most precise move was Sheng Kuang. After dodging the damage with his second skill, he immediately engaged the Dragon and unleashed his ultimate towards Qin Yu."
Sheng Kuang and He Wang's attention was focused on Qin Yu, while Jiang Zui and Chen Jing were also busy. Jiang Zui directly activated his ultimate in the Dragon pit, and Chen Jing also unhesitatingly charged in and unleashed his ultimate, providing damage reduction for Sheng Kuang and Jiang Zui, who had returned to their original positions.
Yang Sinian’s jungler was always the primary damage dealer. Without him, the remaining four members of gdt were clearly no match for yLs. However, gdt remained extremely calm at this point. They decisively abandoned the Drake and, with their support sacrificing themselves as a shield, retreated from the battlefield.
The game's momentum had once again reversed. yLs seized the opportunity and, like bandits, plundered both sides' jungles, engaging in a period of rapid, albeit brief, farming.
gdt defended steadily, and yLs attacked twice but failed to breach the high ground.
Unknowingly, the match had progressed to twenty minutes, and the Storm Dragon King was born.
At this point, gdt could no longer afford to defend. If yLs secured the Storm Dragon King, they would undoubtedly lose. Therefore, a team fight around the Storm Dragon King was unavoidable.
At the nineteenth minute, gdt had finished clearing their minion waves and began to move towards the Storm Dragon King.
yLs had already positioned themselves near the Storm Dragon King. As soon as gdt's vision appeared around them, Sheng Kuang suddenly asked, "Can you three hold them?"
Qin Yu, whose mental state was the most unstable, was the first to reply: "Yes."
Jiang Zui: "I can keep them occupied."
He Wang, as if he knew Sheng Kuang's intention, stealthily moved towards the mid lane along the canyon wall and fired a shot at the minions.
Sheng Kuang's Li Bai initiated on the Dragon first. As he did, gdt also began to move. Just as a team fight was about to break out in the Dragon pit, Sheng Kuang's Li Bai suddenly appeared in the mid lane and unleashed his ultimate. The minion wave, already damaged by He Wang’s snipe, was instantly eliminated by him.
Simultaneously, Jiang Zui’s Diao Chan activated her ultimate in the Storm Dragon King pit. Chen Jing blocked a crowd-control skill for Qin Yu. Qin Yu's equipment had now come online, and his damage output while standing still was explosive.
The Storm Dragon King's health continued to dwindle, nearing depletion. Just as everyone was speculating who would secure the Storm Dragon King, the game announcement suddenly rang out: "Our crystal is under attack…"
Commentator A: "What's going on? When did Sheng Kuang disappear from the team fight to attack the base?"
Commentator B: "Sheng Kuang, with his pure output build and siege units, can destroy bases very quickly."
A professional player invited as a guest: "gdt has already secured the Storm Dragon King. If the Dragon spawns in time, Sheng Kuang won't be able to destroy the crystal…"
Before he could finish speaking, gdt's crystal exploded.
Deafening screams erupted from the arena.
Even the commentators were hoarse. The invited professional player suddenly remarked, "Didn't you notice? In yLs's final match, they didn't focus on team composition but chose heroes they were strongest with."
Commentator B: "Now that you mention it, it seems to be the case. Sheng Kuang, after five years, once again demonstrated with Li Bai that the strongest jungler is indeed the strongest. Even with Li Bai being a less dominant jungler in this meta, he can still win through his own skill."
Commentator A: "And Jiang Zui, a player who usually plays offlane, his Diao Chan's skill level is definitely on par with a national server mid laner."
Commentator B: "Yes, alright, enough chatter. Let me congratulate yLs on winning the 2022 Autumn Championship!"
…
On the plane, looking at the dense barrage of congratulatory messages for yLs, Jiang Wan turned to Lin Jing and said, "The plane is about to take off."
Lin Jing stared intently at Sheng Kuang on the screen. After two seconds, he softly replied, "Mm."