Star Sea Team secured the first victory, shaking the entire esports circle.
Weibo hot searches instantly exploded:
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Discussion heat on major forums hit a new high:
"Xinghai's team fight was a masterpiece!"
"Siberian Bear's champion and diana nearly managed a comeback!"
"Is this the strategic maneuvering of a world-class team?"
"I'm already looking forward to the second game!"
However, the true clash of titans had just begun.
The atmosphere in the Star Sea Team locker room was far from relaxed.
"Their champion-diana composition is very practiced," the Coach said seriously. "We are on the red side next game, so the Ban/Pick pressure will be significant."
Forest Wind wiped his sweat: "Ryze's global strategy is also troublesome; we must find a way to deal with it."
"Most importantly," Su Xiao added, "we used aphelios and Orianna, so neither of those core champions can be used next game."
A Le grinned: "What's there to be afraid of? Didn't we prepare other strategies?"
Meanwhile, in the Siberian Bear locker room, Ivan was furious.
"Do you see? This is the price of underestimating them!" He slammed the tactical board. "Next game, show me your true capabilities!"
The Mid Laner said coldly: "They banned champion, but I have other heroes."
The Jungler's eyes flashed with a dangerous light: "Next game, I will focus on the bottom lane."
When the players reappeared, everyone could feel the change in atmosphere.
The Siberian Bear members' eyes were sharper, like enraged beasts.
"Game Two of the BO5!" Commentator's voice was tense. "Due to the Global Ban/Pick rule, all heroes used in the previous game are unavailable!"
On the big screen, ornn, Jarvan IV, aphelios, and other heroes all turned gray.
Siberian Bear was on the blue side, and their first pick immediately secured Card Master!
"Card Master!" Yaoyao exclaimed. "Siberian Bear is going for the global strategy!"
Star Sea Team didn't hesitate, countering by picking camille and taliyah!
"camille and taliyah! Xinghai is also going for the global strategy!" Commentator analyzed excitedly. "They are fighting fire with fire!"
Siberian Bear then picked Nocturne and Senna!
"Nocturne and Senna! The global strategy composition is complete!" Yaoyao marvelled.
Star Sea Team locked in ezreal in the third slot.
During the second round of Ban/Pick, both sides specifically banned several key heroes.
Then, Star Sea Team's fourth and fifth picks made the entire venue erupt—
Fourth pick, pantheon!
Fifth pick, Shen!
"pantheon and Shen!" Commentator immediately stood up. "Five-Star Global Strategy! Star Sea Team has brought out the ultimate global strategy composition!"
Siberian Bear's final two picks were Renekton and Tahm Kench.
Final Lineup:
Blue Side - Siberian Bear: Renekton, Nocturne, Card Master, Senna, Tahm Kench
Red Side - Star Sea Team: Shen, taliyah, pantheon, ezreal, camille
"Oh my god!" Yaoyao's voice trembled with excitement. "This match is going to be a Global Strategy War! Both sides have multiple global support abilities!"
In the Level One skirmish, both sides were extremely cautious, probing each other in the river, but no kills occurred.
"Both sides clearly understand that the key to this game lies in the timing of their support." Commentator analyzed.
At three minutes, the first major tempo arrived. Card Master reached Level Six and immediately used his Ultimate Ability to fly to the bottom lane! But almost simultaneously, pantheon's Ultimate Ability also lit up the bottom lane!
"Both sides supported at the same time!"
Nocturne plunged the lights out, taliyah's Weaver's Wall blocked the path, Shen used his Ultimate Ability, camille hooked in... The bottom lane instantly turned into a massive 5v5 brawl!
"My heavens! It's only three minutes in!" Yaoyao exclaimed.
Ultimately, this team fight resulted in a 2-for-2 trade, with both ADCs securing a kill.
"Is this the speed of the global strategy?" Li Rui watched from home, dumbfounded.
At six minutes, Nocturne used Plunge again to fly to the bottom lane, but Shen immediately used his Ultimate Ability for protection, and taliyah's Weaver's Wall countered, resulting in Nocturne's death!
"Star Sea Team's counter-support was excellent!"
At eight minutes, Card Master flew to the top lane, cooperating with Renekton to dive and kill Shen. But pantheon and taliyah supported simultaneously, killing Card Master instead!
"Siberian Bear lost out!"
The rest of the match became a pure competition of support speed.
Whenever Card Master used his Ultimate Ability, pantheon would simultaneously take flight; whenever Nocturne used Plunge, Shen's Ultimate Ability would definitely activate; taliyah's Weaver's Wall and camille's Hookshot zipped across the battlefield... "This match is dizzying to watch!" Commentator exclaimed. "Both sides are engaging in extreme macro play and maneuvering!"
At twenty-one minutes, the crucial Baron Nashor team fight erupted.
Nocturne initiated with Plunge, but Shen instantly used his Ultimate Ability for protection! Card Master used his Ultimate Ability to flank, and pantheon took off simultaneously! taliyah's Weaver's Wall split the battlefield, and camille's Hextech Ultimatum locked down the backline!
"The team fight is pure chaos!"
In the chaotic fight, ezreal dealt damage flexibly, and Senna provided long-range support, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.
Ultimately, Star Sea Team relied on superior coordination to achieve a 3-for-4 trade and secure Baron Nashor!
"Star Sea Team's teamwork is flawless!" Yaoyao shouted excitedly.
Carrying the Baron Buff, Star Sea Team began to push. However, Siberian Bear's defense was exceptionally stubborn; Card Master's Gold Card and Nocturne's Plunge repeatedly defused crises.
At thirty-three minutes, the Elder Dragon decisive battle began. Both sides engaged in the final confrontation in the dragon pit.
Nocturne initiated with Plunge, but pantheon instantly used his Ultimate Ability! Card Master used his Ultimate Ability to flank, and Shen immediately provided protection! taliyah's Weaver's Wall blocked the path, and camille sliced into the backline!
In this epic team fight, ezreal secured the kills, helping Star Sea Team achieve an Ace!
"ACE!"
"They won! Star Sea Team won!"
When Star Sea Team destroyed the Siberian Bear nexus, the entire audience stood up!
"2:0!" Commentator yelled hoarsely. "Star Sea Team takes another game and reaches Match Point!"
"In this ultimate global strategy showdown, Star Sea Team demonstrated superior teamwork!" Yaoyao concluded excitedly.
In the player booths, the Star Sea Team members tightly embraced. This victory did not come easily; every support timing was critical to success.
On the Siberian Bear side, the players looked solemn, clearly not expecting to be pushed into such a desperate situation.
(Star Sea Team newly used heroes: Shen, taliyah, pantheon, ezreal, camille)
(Siberian Bear newly used heroes: Renekton, Nocturne, Card Master, Senna, Tahm Kench)
Backstage, Qin Feng watched the match replay, his expression still serious.
Although winning two games in a row was cause for joy, he knew that the most dangerous moment was approaching.
Siberian Bear, having been pushed to the brink, would definitely bring out their final hidden cards.
The next game would be the true life-or-death battle.