Alright everyone, the lineups for both sides are now set.
In the commentary booth, Li Jiu's voice resounded throughout the venue. The draft phase of the second game had come to an end, and the countdown adjustment phase had begun.
Sovereign Dominion Team: Mountain Lord Guan Yu ( Flash ), Longlan ( Smite ), Feng Yang Yuhuan ( Flash ), Exalted Emperor Gongsun Li ( Frenzy ), Liuli Shao Siyuan (Heal)
Title Defense Team: Fly (Mulan, Flash ), Minglang Erlang ( Smite ), Shen Mengxi, Flash ), Yaodao Dao (Sun Lady Sun, Flash ), Anya Zhang Fei, Healer)
Li Jiu feigned surprise, saying, "Huh? We saw that during the final adjustment phase, Vice Captain of Sovereign Dominion, Tiger... oh no, Mountain Lord, switched lanes with Exalted Emperor, and Exalted Emperor went to the development lane to fight Lady Sun."
Pingzi joked, " Exalted Emperor's best lane isn't the top lane, it's the bottom lane! Besides, his teammate is Champion Emperor Mountain Lord, the second-best top laner on the entire network, so Exalted Emperor naturally has to give up the top lane!"
"Here's some background information for new friends: Fly, a two-time winner of the Supreme King Title title, challenged the Mountain Lord in the 2019 and 2022 [ Crowned and Proclaimed Emperor ] competitions, but was defeated both times."
Gemini said with a serious expression, "Therefore, for Fly, this is not only a battle to defend his title King of the Clash Lane, but also a revenge battle for his previous failure to become the Champion Emperor!"
All eyes immediately turned to Mountain Lord and Fly.
Upon learning that Vice Captain of Sovereign Dominion, Hu, was actually Mountain Lord, the mindset of tens of thousands of spectators at the scene subtly shifted.
"Although Mountain Lord is short, ugly, and fat, he's an officially certified Champion Emperor player, second only to Imperial Emperor in the top lane. He'll definitely crush Fly!"
"Damn, thinking about it now, it's still a bit unbelievable that Mountain Lord would actually appear on the battlefield of the Clash of Kings, and as the Vice Captain of Sovereign Dominion?!"
"No wonder Exalted Emperor was so confident and assured of victory. With the Mountain Lord's help, I simply can't imagine how he could lose this match!"
"Welcome to Honor of Kings! The enemy will arrive on the battlefield in five seconds. Get ready, all troops, attack!"
With the familiar opening remarks, the match point game officially began.
Su Hang upgraded his second skill, bought straw sandals, and controlled Gongsun Li to walk towards the bottom lane, dragging the minimap to keep a close eye on Guan Yu, the Mountain Lord Guan Yu.
"It's definitely different from before I changed my number."
Su Hang muttered to himself, switching back to the large version of Hu Xiao of the Mountain Lord. Judging from the looks of it, his actual game level has improved significantly. As for how much he has improved, we'll have to see how he performs after his match against Fly Mulan.
" The Mountain Lord is the senior's enemy."
Yugong Liuli pursed her lips, her heart filled with mixed feelings. Having spent ten days with Deputy Hu- President, she had long regarded him as a friend, but now, because he had revealed his identity Mountain Lord, she felt somewhat uneasy.
Any veteran player knows that years ago, Mountain Lord and Imperial Emperor became enemies, Shan Jun left the Imperial Crown Team, and even made a bold statement that he would definitely make a comeback, defeat Imperial Crown, seize the Imperial Ring, and bring Imperial Emperor down from his pedestal!
"Don't get distracted, Liuli, focus on assisting me."
Su Hang's voice rang in my ears.
"Okay, sure."
With her focused attention on the game, Yugong Liuli naturally coordinated with Exalted Emperor, sharing a deep understanding. Coupled with the powerful marksman-support duo of Tushan Rongrong and Tushan Honghong, they easily established dominance from the start.
With half-health Lady Sun and half-health Zhang Fei, Yaodao and Anya respectively, they remained hidden inside the tower, not daring to have any intention of harming the Red Falcon outside the wall.
"I really do get along better with Exalted Emperor."
Yugong Liuli nodded slightly. If it were Deputy Hu in this laning phase, they could also exert pressure together, but it would never be as overwhelming as when she played with Exalted Emperor Gongsun Li, completely crushing the enemy's marksman and support duo.
"Tower diving?"
"OK."
"I'll carry it, you kill me?"
"Good."
Shao Siyuan, using the Auspicious Bond Set" skill on Yugong Liuli Exalted Emperor Gongsun Li, Lamenting Parting the "Limit Set" skill on Yaodao Lady Sun, deliberately retreats to confuse the enemy, then turns around and uses the second stage of her second skill to leap over the tower, immobilizing Yaodao Lady Sun.
A passive roundhouse kick, delivered with two powerful blows.
Su Hang's Gongsun Li activated Berserk, used her first skill to dash over the tower, and locked onto the Demon Blade Sun Shangxiang with her green paper umbrella, frantically firing maple arrows.
Yaodao was somewhat bewildered. He knew that early-game turrets had protective mechanisms, and he also had Anya, Zhang Fei's second skill, and healing abilities to shield him. How could the enemy dare to tower dive and kill him?
"Don't hurt my sister-in-law!"
Lady Sun, the Yaodao, was on the verge of death with low health. Zhang Fei, the Anya, jumped in with his shield to protect her and immediately cast a healing spell, giving her a significant boost.
Su Hang's Gongsun Li uses her second skill, the paper umbrella, to spin and detonate the mark on Sun Shangxiang's head, while she continues to frantically fire maple arrows.
Liuli Shao Siyuan withstood three hits from the turret, leaving her with very low health. Just as she was about to die, she immediately cast a healing spell and quickly activated the second stage of her first skill, flying towards Exalted Emperor Gongsun Li.
"Die."
Su Hang used his ultimate skill, the second stage, to return to his umbrella. With the nearly dead Liu Li Shao Liuli Shao Siyuan swirling around him, he retreated without looking back, clutching his green paper umbrella.
The next second.
An inspiring broadcast rang out.
Gongsun Li defeats Lady Sun!
"First Blood!"
45 seconds later, First Blood was born!
"You two are really crazy," Huyan Lan exclaimed, "They even managed to get killed by Lady Sun on the other side?"
Although Su Hang and Liuli's tacit cooperation was commonplace, they were still shocked every time they saw it. Their division of labor was clear, each of them performed their duties, their communication was concise and to the point, and they calmly pronounced Lady Sun's death sentence!
"It's also good that our captain got to eat well. If I had such a tacitly understanding assistant, I'd be happy even in my sleep."
Yin Long's words were mostly in jest, but they were indeed undeniable facts: there are many support players, but top-tier support players are as rare as pandas.
Especially for top-tier support players with perfect synergy, finding them is like finding a needle in a haystack.
"Speaking of which, I've met quite a few marksman/support players who are on the same wavelength."
Huyan Lan dragged the minimap, locking onto Tushan Rongrong and Tushan Honghong eating roast chicken, and said with great interest, "But I've never seen two people as in sync as you two, instantly sensing each other's intentions!"
Yin Long grinned mischievously, "Could it be like the lines from the Fox Spirit Matchmaker skin say, that the captain and Liuli are reincarnated lovers, destined to be together in their past lives?"
"No... no."
Yugong Liuli was drenched in sweat, her face flushed to her ears, and her voice was barely audible, "You... you shouldn't talk nonsense, it's very bothersome."
To be honest, she did have feelings for Exalted Emperor, especially when she first arrived in Jiangcheng. He pretended to be the helmeted man and teased and bullied her. Although she felt ashamed and indignant when she learned the truth, her feelings for him only increased.
However, fondness is just fondness. From beginning to end, Yugong Liuli only liked, no! She only deeply loved one person, and that was her former Imperial Emperor! This feeling will never change.
Just then...
A kill announcement suddenly rang out on the top lane.
Having witnessed the entire one-on-one kill firsthand, Su Hang's heart trembled slightly. "He actually won?"