Lin Yan's Accessory Eye saw Stupid Chicken farming F4 again. The Leopard Lady poked the big bird with her marker and pounced in from a distance with her clip.
One of the reasons why the Leopard Lady was too strong was because of her passive [Search]. In this version, her Q and W skills could cause two seconds of confinement on wild monsters.
This made the Leopard Lady's farming efficiency even more exaggerated.
The Leopard Lady disappeared after eating the Beaked Bird. Lin Yan only had this Accessory Eye. At this moment, he completely lost track of Stupid Chicken's movements.
Without Flash, he had no choice but to shrink in the middle lane for two minutes, not daring to continue to suppress.
Xiao Tian farmed to level 4 and returned to the city to buy a green jungling knife, ready to relieve the pressure on his teammates' vision.
The Leopard Lady's success rate of gank was not high, but she won in terms of mobility and farming efficiency. She had a lot of gank attempts. No matter which wild area she farmed, she would show her head and give you a marker. If she hit, she would go forward and bite. If she didn't, she would continue farming.
This caused many heroes to be on tenterhooks, afraid that a leopard would jump out of the bushes.
Xiao Tian wanted to protect the middle lane, but Bang's Ice was blessed. An Eagle Soars the Sky strangely came to the middle lane, and the drone shone on Excavator who was setting up the vision of the river below the middle lane!
Phyllostachys Pubescens wanted to leave immediately, but he was a step too late.
Stupid Chicken had already rushed over. After hitting the target, his combo was broken. In the leopard form, he actually did a set of WQE, placing the Q [Knockdown] in the middle. It was obvious that he was not the kind of old Leopard Lady.
But no matter how bad the combo was, the effect was the same. Excavator could not win against Nadri after being hit by the Leopard Lady's marker. Xiao Tian had no choice but to be crippled and return to the city. The vision near the middle lane was punished, and the Leopard Lady, who obtained the True Sight effect, was emptied again.
At six minutes, Lin Yan intended to snatch six. Faker seized the opportunity and hung E [Time Spring]. A Q [Time Bomb] was thrown on Lin Yan's head.
A javelin shot out from the bushes, and the stupid chicken appeared again!
Lin Yan, who had been slowed down, realized that he couldn't dodge this mark at all. He could only hand over [Purification] to remove the control and then turn his head to dodge the Panther Lady's javelin.
However, Faker used W [Future Travel] to spawn a second bomb and threw it at Sindra.
Lin Yan had just turned around to avoid Leopard Girl Q's attack. If he turned around now, he would hit the javelin. Faker's bomb was thrown just right, sealing off Lin Yan's current position.
Unable to dodge, the second bomb landed. Lin Yan only had time to use E [Weak Retreat] to stun Faker, and then he was stunned on the spot.
The Panther Girl placed a clamp in front of Sindra, and then transformed into a leopard to bite her.
Lin Yan, who had both summons, had no chance of escaping. In the end, his head was taken by Dumb Chicken.
In this wave of death, Lin Yan had dropped a whole wave of Artillery Troopers. Time's passive [Time in a Bottle] helped the Panther Girl to level 6. Xiao Tian's Excavator was farming normally, and had just reached level 5.
Once the level difference was widened, the Panther Girl could do whatever she wanted in the jungle.
The jungle's vision fell instantly.
9 minutes later, Dumb Chicken rushed to the bottom lane, while Faker directly teleported to YM's next tower, and 4 packs of 2.
Jack and Xiao Ming used all their skills, but they couldn't stop the Panther Girl from pouncing forward. Faker and Time threw the bomb directly on top of the Panther Girl's head. As long as Dumb Chicken jumped forward onto the YM players, the bomb would definitely stun them.
Dumb Chicken kept tanking the tower, and before he died, Faker used [Time Reversal] to revive the Panther Girl.
After that, the two of them used the experience points provided by Time to level up again.
Lin Yan then realized the disgusting part of SKT's Panther Girl's Time system.
Time's deceleration and double bomb stun could help the Panther Girl increase her Javelin's hit rate. In this version, the high gank efficiency of the mid-laner meant that they had the key to victory.
At the same time, Time's passive also provided a lot of experience points for the Panther Girl, who relied on her level to farm, allowing her to be like a fish in water in the jungle.
As long as their level was ahead, Nidley would not be the healer, but the Panther Girl.
By the 19th minute, Little Tian had already fallen behind by almost two levels.
Phyllostachys Pubescens could not go to the bottom lane this round. The bottom half of the jungle was pitch black, and with Eagle Strike on the Ice, he could not seize the opportunity at all.
However, he adapted to the situation, and frequently visited the top lane, killing Duke twice, and disgusting Unlucky Bear.
However, when he went to catch someone, Dumb Chicken would rush to the jungle. How could the farming efficiency of the Panther Girl and Excavator compare? Dumb Chicken took advantage of Xiao Tian's gank, and easily destroyed the bottom half of the jungle.
With this, the jungler's level had been pulled apart.
SKT's economy was now ahead by 3.5K, and YM's situation was not optimistic.
At this time, the second fire dragon spawned, and the two sides started fighting in the crater. The three support skills of Panther Girl, Karma, and Time were all cast on Ice.
Duke, who was at the side, did not have a single shield on him. The contrast was stark.
Compared to Bang, he was just a tanker. In team battles, he was responsible for tanking damage for his teammates. Normally, no one would protect him even if he was alone.
However, Bang's performance did not disappoint his teammates. His damage output did not stop for a moment as he walked around the crater.
Although Xiao Tian, who was two levels behind, managed to snatch the fire dragon from Dumb Chicken's hands with his E and Retribution, he could not turn the tide.
Lin Yan's ultimates were cast on Ice, and Faker immediately used his ultimates to revive. When Bang stood up again, he was at full health again.
"Sindra's ultimates are completely useless against Time's ultimates!"
Following Mille's unwilling and helpless words, SKT obtained a 1 for 4 exchange. Duke's life was the only cost. Other than Xiao Tian, everyone else from YM was left in the crater.
After that, SKT gathered together and headed toward the Dragon that was about to spawn. Xiao Tian used his Scan and Listening Skill to sneak forward. He wanted to snatch this important Baron Nash.
However, Faker used his Acceleration to circle around him. After using his Speed Reduction skill, Dumb Chicken threw a Javelin at the maximum distance possible, causing Xiao Tian's health to drop to zero.
He could only tunnel and flash twice to dodge Time's Bomb. However, this way, he could not snatch the Dragon.
Baron Nash let out a mournful wail. SKT's economy was now ahead by close to 6K.
SKT, who had gained the upper hand, fought steadily and steadily. First, they took out all of YM's remaining two towers, then returned to the jungle to plunder resources.
This was the most stable way to advance after obtaining the Dragon's buff. SKT knew this very well.
"SKT is still suppressing the tempo. They're not in a hurry to take down YM's high ground. They're slowly increasing their economy advantage. They'll only start the battle when they're sure that YM can't make a comeback." PDD sighed heavily.
"The key is, won't YM lose their confidence if this continues?" Doll was worried. "If it affects their mentality in the final round …"
At the 26th minute, SKT controlled the Fire Dragon and increased their advantage.
"If you guys think that you'll lose if this drags on, I'll start a wave," Lin Yan said.
"Hmm … Let's wait for the next Earth Dragon. I don't have any cannons yet." Jack scratched his head.
SKT had never taken down their high ground. This meant that YM did not have any super soldiers to farm with. Jack did not get many kills in this round and could only loot the equipment bit by bit.
At the 30th minute, Lin Yan finally took out the third hat. Jack also had the Rapid Fire Cannon in his hands.
Under the protection of Phyllostachys Pubescens's Earth Listening Skill, the YM players headed toward the crater to set up their vision and prepare to welcome the next Earth Dragon.
They had set up their vision very early. SKT did not expect this, and the YM players used the time to clear their vision of the crater.
Dumb Chicken was overjoyed when he saw YM come out to control the crater's vision. They could not wait for YM to come out and fight. In his opinion, as long as there was no obstruction from the high ground, SKT would not lose in a head-on team battle.
He and Gnar walked at the front. Bang's Eagle Soars the Sky was used to scout the jungle. At that moment, the crater was pitch-black.
Just as Panther Lady and Gnar entered the entrance of the river, a shadow ball was pushed out of the crater by Sindra!
The weak players retreated through the long wall from the crater to the edge of the river, giving SKT no time to react.
Caught off guard, the two players were hit by the shadow ball and were stunned for 1.5 seconds!
The members of YM rushed out of the pit. The audience members who supported YM instantly became rowdy, and the cheers were endless!
"Sindra, the weak player, seems to have retreated far away. He stunned two people!" Mille shouted excitedly. "Dumb Chicken is going to be instakilled!"
"Ran's ultimate hit Gnar …" Doll's excited tone instantly became dispirited. "But it was Time's ultimate that saved Duke!"
"Gnar is reviving. Bang used Crystal Arrow to keep him alive. The team battle has begun!"
Panther Lady was dead, but the remaining Karma and Time acted as Bang's support. Under the multiple acceleration effects, the Ice Archer rained arrows down on the YM players!
"Bang's damage output is too high. YM can't withstand it!"
This year's Bang was a team battle DPS machine. Five months ago, in the MSI, Faker even used Lulu to protect his Lucian and fought a fierce battle for 54 minutes. In the end, they won the match. Their strength was evident.
In this match, Frost was no exception. In terms of damage output in a team battle, Frost was safer than Lucian. Bang used the acceleration effect to repeatedly pull Frost's position, dodging skills and dealing damage at the same time!
The commentator and the audience supporting YM seemed to have their throats pinched. They were silent.
SKT's fans watched as Ice led the charge to kill YM. Finally, they burst into loud cheers!
One for three. The remaining YM players, Lin Yan and Jack, were forced to retreat and defend the high ground.
However, the screen suddenly froze. A pause notification appeared in the middle of the screens of the ten players.
The sudden halt of the match caused the audience to boo.
The caster switched the camera to the commentator's seat.
"Hmm … We've been notified that Dumb Chicken requested a pause. The reason was Sindra's long-distance ball push at the Dragon Pit."
"It's a bit long, but it's easy to understand." Mille adjusted his glasses. "It's the same as how we put holes in a thick wall. Sindra's ball can also get stuck out of the wall. This way, the distance is extended. What's there to pause?"
"I don't believe that an old professional player like Dumb Chicken doesn't know this common sense." Doll frowned. "He's trying to use the pause to mess with YM's mentality, right?"
"The Korean team is messing with people again?
Can't afford to play? "
"You're about to win this match, why pause?
Do you want to kill us all?
Dumb Chicken, you're heartless! "
During the pause, the team members could not talk. Lin Yan crossed his arms and looked at his screen. He knew that this match boded ill. He had to think about what to do in the deciding match.
In the next match, YM would be on the red side. Time, Panther Lady, Olaf, EZ …
With so many heroes, how should he deal with the red side who was in a tight spot?
The pause seemed so long to him. Lin Yan's brain was frantically searching for all possible combinations.
They had used up all their trump cards and it seemed like they were in a deadlock.
The clamor outside the arena was often heard through the earpiece. Lin Yan leaned back on the ESPORTS chair and looked at the center of the stage.
The Summoner's Trophy stood there. Under the converging lights, the silver trophy sparkled.
'Is there no other way?'
He looked at his screen that was still in a stagnant state due to the pause. Lin Yan had just received a kill from Panther Lady and was about to open the shop to buy an Explosive Magic Wand.
Sindra with the Atlantean skin stood in the spring with three water balls revolving around her.
Lin Ran suddenly had an idea. He turned his head to look at his teammate.
Jack's face was red and hot. He was fanning himself with his collar while he looked at Lin Yan with his signature Shiba Inu smile.
At that time, the caster replayed the previous team battle. PDD noticed that something was wrong.
"Sindra isn't blocking the wall with QE." He pointed at the screen with a carrot-like finger. "Sindra's wall blocking QE is similar to how our wall blocking eyes are inserted at the side of the wall. If the magic ball is pushed out, it should also be at the side of the wall!"
"Panther Lady and Gnar were stunned at a certain distance away from the side of the wall." PDD was very certain. "This should be a normal QE double combo.
Not long after, the referees came up with a conclusion after experimenting and searching for information.
Sindra's weaklings were pushed back by a distance of 1,300 yards. At that time, the straight-line distance between Lin Yan and SKT's jungler was just close to this limit value.
Just like what PDD said, it was a normal QE double combo. The wall blocking mechanism was not used at all. It looked like it was long purely because the wall above the little dragon was too long.
Dumb Chicken had no objection to this and the match continued.
Next, SKT controlled the second Dragon. Bang had already made five godly equipment. They could not wait any longer and charged into YM's high ground with their minions.
Lin Yan tried to start a team battle again, but every time he used a big move, there would always be a big move from Time Geezer waiting for him behind!
The final battle began in front of YM's base. Gnar carried the Incisor Tower and started a team battle. SKT swarmed forward!
"2 for 5. SKT's two junglers killed YM. Looks like it's going to be a round." Mille was helpless. "I can only congratulate SKT for dragging the finals into the fifth round."
"For the next round … SKT has priority to choose sides." Doll's tone was bitter. "After this round, YM will face a huge BP disadvantage."
Lin Yan took off his headphones and hurried off the stage with a paper cup in his hand.
This time, the atmosphere in YM's lounge was not as oppressive as it was when they faced the Tigers in the semifinals. Xiao Tian and Xiao Ming were still there listening to the main analyst's arrangements for the early game.
"Xiao Ming, remember to accompany Gao Tianliang when he spawns a green jungler. Help set up the field of vision. In this round, the mid lane was caught too tightly in the early game. The mid lane freed up the jungler. Once the two combined, we won't be able to play …"
Hanyi was still there organizing his BP strategy for the next round. They were on the red side in the next round. This round, SKT's Panther Lady's Time Geezer had made YM's already poor ban position even worse.
Lin Ran, on the other hand, turned on the computer in the resting room. He started a custom game and fiddled with the inspiration in his mind.
Halfway through the break, Lin Yan confirmed his idea and turned to communicate with his teammates.
"Are you sure?"
Hanyi frowned. He glanced at the notebook in his hand. According to Lin Yan's idea, his BP strategy would be completely messed up.
"… Let's give it a try. Our BP disadvantage is too big if we play normally," Lin Yan said slowly.
Hanyi did not answer directly. He looked at the remaining YM members. "Do you guys agree?"
"Let's do it," Xiao Tian said. "We really don't have enough ban positions on the red side."
"If we lose, we lose." Jack was very carefree. "Isn't it good if we can get second place in the first year of the S Tournament?
We'll just come back next year. "
"Isn't it just SKT? If they push me too far, I'll wait another two years until they retire. When that time comes, I'd like to see who can beat us."
Jack had his hands on his hips. His expression was extremely arrogant. He was still young and had plenty of time to wait.
At the side, Jin Gong, Phyllostachys Pubescens, and Xiao Ming nodded in unison.
To them, S6 was a dream season. Ten months ago, they were still living in a rented house provided by PDD, earning a little more than ten thousand yuan and imagining their lives after entering LPL.
Ten months later, they were already standing at the top of the world of LOL.
Losing the finals was not a big deal. They could afford to wait.
Hao patted Lin Yan's shoulder and handed him the newly changed Red Bull.
"Don't be too pressured. Just do your best."
Lin Yan looked at his teammate and extended his right palm.
"Trust me, we can win."
Although they could lose the finals.
That was not necessary.
Gao Tianliang's palm landed heavily on Lin Yan's hand, making a crisp sound.
Even the invisible Ning Ren who was sitting at the side came over.
Six members, coach, manager, analyst …
The members' palms were tightly stacked together.
"Good luck, YM!"
His loud and clear voice reverberated throughout the sealed off rest room.