"Dry trigger?"
"My God! Sovereign Dominion Team chose to ban an empty hero during the second round of hero banning!"
Commentary booth.
Li Jiu, Pingzi, Gemini, and the other two were extremely shocked. Although the Clash of Kings was different from professional competitions and there were no specific rules for empty-handed blocks, empty-handed blocks were tantamount to blatantly mocking the opponent.
The audience erupted in uproar.
"Holy crap! Sovereign Dominion being way too arrogant. Is he even going to pretend anymore after the second round of empty-handed hero elimination?"
"Could it be that Sovereign Dominion forgot to ban the hero? When I'm playing ranked matches, sometimes I forget to ban heroes while scrolling through Douyin and replying to friends' messages."
"They forgot nothing! They clearly deliberately missed the target to taunt and provoke their opponent."
"However, Sovereign Dominion does have the right to be arrogant. Captain Exalted Emperor is comparable to Champion Emperor player, Vice Captain Longfenghu is comparable to Uncrowned Emperor, and Chief Vice Captain Liuli, although Overlord player, has the best support skills in all King of Glory- level players!"
"Whether they ban heroes or not doesn't affect them much; their chances of winning against Fly are a whopping 90%!"
"This is going to be interesting. If Sovereign Dominion loses the first match, their 'no-win' strategy during the draft phase will truly be considered clownish behavior."
Unlike the Sovereign Dominion Team's empty push.
Fly's team continued their strategy of banning heroes based on skillful plays, aiming to limit Sovereign Dominion's advantage in terms of skillful maneuvering.
Soon, the blue team Sovereign Dominion the first to complete their lineup selection.
They are: Exalted Emperor Dharma ( Flash ), Dragon Zhao Yun ( Smite ), Phoenix Mai Shiranui ( Flash ), Tiger Li Xin ( Flash ), and Taiyi Zhenren ( Flash ).
"So, we see that Sovereign Dominion's lineup is complete." Li Jiu stared at the live stream screen, slightly surprised. "What's surprising is that Exalted Emperor didn't choose a flashy hero, but instead picked a crowd control Dharma."
" Grandpa Ge, what do you think?"
" Sovereign Dominion didn't blindly copy the professional lineup; instead, they chose a strong, solo queue dual-lane lineup." Gemini stroked his chin, his eyes showing doubt. "But Exalted Emperor's pick of Dharma is something I really don't understand."
"After all, Exalted Emperor's greatest strength lies in his skillful maneuvering. He can often use Immortal Technique Maneuver to take on multiple opponents at once, and his fighting style tends to be one-man show."
"The revamped Dharma lacks Immortal Technique Maneuver, has a low margin for error, and relies heavily on teammates' damage output to land his ultimate. He's more suited to a supportive role in the top lane and clearly doesn't fit the Exalted Emperor playstyle."
The Pingzi half-jokingly said, "So, can we interpret this as Exalted Emperor trusting his teammates Longfenghu's gaming skills, and therefore willingly playing a supporting role?"
"There's some truth to that, but not much," Gemini pondered. "After all, this concerns the ownership of the title of King of the Clash Lane, and there's no room for error. In short, I don't think Exalted Emperor's move with Dharma was very wise."
Some audience members agreed with Gemini's point of view.
" Charlotte, Mulan, Guan Yu —there are so many heroes with Immortal Technique Maneuver available, why choose the bottom-tier Dharma? Aren't you just making yourself look weak?"
"Considering Exalted Emperor and his group's previous empty promises, Tangniu Inequality immediately leads to the conclusion: Sovereign Dominion, so arrogant he's lost his way!"
"Dude, Sovereign Dominion is currently the fifth-ranked team in the King of Glory rankings, second only to the top teams like [Emperor's Imperial Crown ], [ Twilight of the Gods ], [ Phoenix Crown and Rosy Robes and Embroidered Robe], and [ Tiger Roars in the Mountain Forest ]. Their core members have every right to be arrogant."
"Brothers, we all know perfectly well that Exalted Emperor's participation in the Clash of Kings is just a formality. As a player comparable to the Champion Emperor, I am 100% destined to be the King of the Clash Lane!"
"If you don't have the ability, you're an idiot; if you have the ability, you're a master of showing off. Exalted Emperor finally found three teammates comparable to the Uncrowned Emperor, so can't he just coast along and take a break during the game?"
"Taking a break is fine, but you also need to consider the strength of your opponents. Four kings plus one Overlord, half of them are top-tier professionals, they are not to be underestimated. Even if you let Imperial Crown Might handle them, you still have to be on your guard."
At this very moment.
The lineup for Fly's team has been announced.
They are: Xiaopang Pei Qinhu ( Smite ), Minglang Wang Zhaojun ( Flash ), Anya Zhang Liang ( Flash ), Yaodao Lao Fuzi ( Flash ), and Fly Ma Chao ( Sprint ).
"The final pick of Ma Chao was a stroke of genius, the finishing touch!" Commentator Li Jiu exclaimed, both surprised and delighted, "Utilizing his long reach to kite and exploit weaknesses, he completely countered all the opposing heroes."
Pingzi's eyes lit up with amazement. "Like Exalted Emperor's team, Fly's team also has a dual-lane lineup, but their jungler chose a semi-marksman Pei Qinhu, perfectly solving the drawback of a dual-lane lineup being slow at pushing towers."
"The combination of Zhang Liang, Wang Zhaojun, and Lao Fuzi can instantly eliminate whoever they control first. Even if they can't be eliminated by focused fire, Fly's Ma Chao can be the finisher, entering the fray later!"
"This is a complete exploitation of strengths and avoidance of weaknesses; a devastating blow from a professional level!"
In the front row of the professional spectator stands, many KPL professional players, including Nuanyang, Zimo, and Qingqing, were thrilled. Since Exalted Emperor's sudden emergence, the original argument that KPL players were stronger than top-tier players has changed!
In particular, the Overlord Feast, where Exalted Emperor single-handedly defeated Chengdu AG Super Play Club, the strongest team in the KPL, completely reversed the prevailing opinions!
But right now...
The team led by Fly, using their ultimate professional playstyle, completely outmaneuvered Exalted Emperor's Sovereign Dominion in the draft phase, delivering a crushing blow to the face of a random pro player!
"Damn it, it has to be KPL's living fossil, Feiniu! So what if your team's overall strength isn't as good as Sovereign Dominion's? I'll just use the ultimate draft to give you a negative buff right from the start!"
"In the past, there was the Battle of Red Cliffs, where the allied forces of Sun Quan and Liu Bei, numbering 50,000, decisively defeated Cao Cao's 200,000-strong army. Now, amidst the Clash of Kings, Fly, leading three kings and one overlord, decisively defeats the three crowned Sovereign Dominion and one overlord!"
"Hahaha, I bet Exalted Emperor's head is spinning right now, and he's totally bewildered. He should have known better than to show off and pick Dharma; he should have picked a god-tier hero like Mulan or Guan Yu instead."
In the commentary booth, Gemini's eyes were deep. He knew very well that this draft, which maximized the weakening of Sovereign Dominion, was personally made by Fly.
but!
Even if you use clever BP to weaken Sovereign Dominion's overall strength, it won't be enough to defeat Sovereign Dominion, since the vast difference in strength will always exist.
unless!
Fly's Ma Chao can carry the entire game!
Gemini's eyes showed worry. Although Ma Chao was Fly's signature hero, his competitive performance had declined significantly, making it impossible for him to fully unleash Ma Chao's potential. At best, he could only reach the average level of Major National Badge.
"To completely defeat Sovereign Dominion, a crushing strategy and masterful Ma Chao execution are both indispensable!"
This was almost an impossible task for Fly, who had no youthful spirit whatsoever.
However, for Fly at his peak, full of vigor and confidence, it was entirely possible.
Gemini recalled Fly's earlier flash of light in one eye and silently prayed, "I hope it wasn't just my imagination."