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After returning home and upgrading his equipment, Su Mo bought a pair of attack speed boots and a Zeal.

At this point in time, this not only means extreme flexibility, but also that his Q skill cooldown has been shortened to a certain extent, and even if the critical strike rate is only half, it is enough to make every strike hit the target.

The minion wave is pushed back.

Su Mo didn't rush to push the lane, but instead used the minion wave as a springboard, moving back and forth in the minion wave using his E skill.

This tactic might be considered fun in casual games, but in professional matches, it's called baiting skills and applying pressure.

Every time he uses his E ability to target ranged minions, Knight becomes tense and instinctively retreats.

After a while, Knight's mentality began to waver, and his last-hitting rhythm was disrupted.

Ten minutes later, the vanguard refreshed.

This is the most important rhythm point in the early stages.

TES didn't want to give up, so the whole team started moving towards the upper half of the bracket.

"TES wants to engage in this team fight!" Miller analyzed. "Although they died once in the mid lane, their lineup is very strong in narrow terrain. Lissandra's ultimate and passive, and Gnar's transformation and wall slam are all devastating."

At this moment, Gnar, who was in a good mood, was already in position in the river. The four TES players grouped up together (Draven was still farming in the bottom lane), and they were very aggressive.

EDG also fielded four players.

"Look at me, look at me, I can drive!"

Jiejie's Lee Sin was lurking on the flank, ready to pounce.

Su Mo's Yasuo was accumulating stacks of his Q skill near the river bushes.

The first "Q" hit the censor.

The second "Q" hits the censor again.

A white whirlwind swept around him!

Just then, Tian's Foygo couldn't hold back any longer. He activated his E skill to become invisible amidst the scorched earth, trying to find an opportunity to take down the relatively squishy Yasuo from the side.

However, just as the black mist spread over, Su Mo moved!

Instead of retreating, he unusually charged straight into the black mist!
He first used the river crab that had just appeared to build up a gust of wind, then used his E skill [Striking Forward] to pass through the river crab, instantly closing the distance with the TES team!
"What is he trying to do?! Is he going to give it to me?!" the doll exclaimed.

Knight saw Yasuo charging at him and, although he sensed something was wrong, he had no choice but to proceed.

"Secure him!"

Lissandra immediately used her E skill to engage, and the moment she landed with her second E, she used her ultimate [Frozen Tomb] on Yasuo!

This time, it was a targeted skill that was guaranteed to hit, and Su Mo had no way to dodge it!

"Frozen! Yasuo's frozen!"

But at the crucial moment, Meiko's Leona flashed over, stunned Gnar with her Q, and blocked Fryegor's W with her body, creating a good space for Yasuo to survive.

At the same time, Lee Sin used his ward-hopping W to teleport next to Yasuo, then used his R-flash!
A powerful dragon tail kick sent Gnar, who was standing at the front, flying and crashing into Lissandra and Fryegor behind him!

"A skewer of candied hawthorns! I kicked three!"

At the same time, Su Mo's control ended!
He watched the three people being knocked away, then immediately blew away the wind spell that was about to end, knocking the three people away again before lightly pressing the R key.

"Sawyer-Gitung!"

The violent wind cuts off the breath!
Yasuo's figure vanished instantly and reappeared in mid-air, his longsword transforming into countless afterimages, keeping TES's top, mid, and jungle players firmly suspended in mid-air!

Meiko's Leona ultimate, Solar Flare, landed precisely in the center of the target area!

Viper's Kai'Sa uses her R skill to fly into the fray and finish off enemies!

That was a perfect combo!

With his ultimate skill landing, Su Mo unleashed his Q skill, and the critical hit numbers flashed across the screen. Combined with his teammates' damage, they instantly melted the squishiest Lissandra and Fryegor!

"Double Kill!"

Only the enlarged Gnar managed to escape with low health thanks to his tankiness and Flash, but he completely lost his chance to compete for the Herald.

"It's blown! TES's team fight was a disaster!" Miller slammed his fist on the table excitedly. "Mozi initiated the team fight with his own body, and with Meiko's perfect performance, they baited out all of TES's key skills. Then Jiejie's kick sealed the victory! That teamwork was absolutely beautiful!"

After the team fight ended, Su Mo got two kills and went back to base to buy the Immortal Shield Bow.

Ten minutes later, Yasuo, with his shield and bow, was already delivering a devastating blow to Lissandra, who only had the Lost Chapter and Boots.

Su Mo completely took over the game.

He was no longer satisfied with the mid-lane minions and began to aggressively invade Tian's jungle.

F6 is his healing station, and the Stone Golem is his ATM.

When Tian's Foyego saw Yasuo in the jungle, he didn't dare to look at him for long and could only give up the jungle monsters with tears in his eyes.

Thirteen minutes later, Su Mo roamed to the bottom lane.

JackeyLove's Draven, despite being well-farmed, appeared particularly powerless against Yasuo, who possessed the Wind Wall.

Su Mo used his E skill to dash forward using the minion wave, and his Wind Wall precisely blocked the Titan's ultimate. He then used his EQ Flash to knock up Draven, followed by his ultimate to help his teammates kill him instantly!

At this point, Yasuo had become an unmanageable demon king.

TES had attempted to organize several raids targeting Yasuo.

In one instance, four TES players ganked Yasuo who was pushing the bottom lane.

Despite the danger, Su Mo remained calm and used the minion wave to weave through the crowd. His wind wall blocked the crucial output of the two carries. With his health at its lowest point, he managed to kill Tian's Foyego and stall for time until his teammates arrived, resulting in a 1-for-4 exchange.

At that moment, the director showed Su Mo's first-person perspective replay.

His mouse clicks were so fast they left afterimages, and the angle of each E skill was precise down to the pixel level. He used the wind wall and passive shield to avoid massive amounts of damage.

The comments section has completely gone crazy:

Is this the legendary man who only has the E key?

Is this what they mean by "like the wind, always by my side"?

[TES couldn't kill a Yasuo even with four players on their team, do they even know how to play?]

It's not that TES is bad, it's that this Yasuo is too slippery! Like an eel!

[I'm so excited, I'm going to play a game of Yasuo right now!]

[Hey upstairs, don't go! Your Yasuo is a troll Yasuo, this guy is the Unforgiven!]

Twenty minutes later, the Baron Nashor spawned.

EDG didn't hesitate at all and rushed Baron Nashor directly.

TES was forced to come and take over the group.

However, by this time, the equipment gap between the two sides had become so large that it could not be bridged.

Su Mo's Yasuo already possesses the three core items: Shieldbearer, Infinity Edge, and Mortal Reminder. Every strike is a fiery inferno, and anyone who touches him will die instantly.

Team fights are almost always a one-off affair.

Su Mo didn't even need any fancy maneuvers. He just needed to wait until the enemy had used up most of their skills, then he would E into the crowd, kill Lissandra with two strikes, and then kill Draven with two more.

"Penta Kill!!!"

Pentakill!

In the opening match of the Summer Split, and in his highly anticipated comeback debut, Su Mo used Yasuo to achieve a stunning pentakill that shocked the entire audience!

When the loud system notification echoed throughout the venue, cheers erupted from the crowd.

"It's all over!" Wawa's voice was hoarse from shouting. "A pentakill! Mozi announced his return with a pentakill! What Ragnarok? This is the curtain call of the gods! He is the only true god!"

With such a huge economic gap, TES had little chance to fight back, and the first game ended at 26 minutes.

The TES players took off their headphones with grim faces, especially Knight and Tian, ​​who were somewhat depressed after being beaten.

During the brief halftime break, the atmosphere in the locker rooms of the two teams was completely different.

On EDG's side, the atmosphere was so relaxed that it was as if what had just ended was not the opening match of the Summer Split, but an ordinary ranked game.

"Brother Mozi, your pentakill was so cool! My kick wasn't bad either, right?" Jie Jie said excitedly, opening a mineral water bottle.

Su Mo leaned back in his gaming chair and said, "Yeah, you played really well. This game was all thanks to you guys. I was just picking up kills."

Although Abu was all smiles, he still dutifully reminded them, "Don't relax too much. Top Esports has a strong ability to adjust. Mozi's Yasuo caught them off guard in the first game, but they will definitely have a targeted strategy for the second game. Be especially careful with the mid lane."

The factory manager added from the side, "That's right, you know Top Esports' new coach, White Crescent, he's really good at drafting. Next game they'll definitely pick the blue side and pick their heroes, we need to be prepared."

Upon hearing this, Su Mo merely adjusted his posture slightly: "It's alright, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."

In the adjacent Top Esports lounge, the atmosphere was somewhat somber. Knight sat in a corner, staring blankly at the floor.

In the last game, his Lissandra was completely outplayed by Su Mo's Yasuo from start to finish, and the feeling of being unable to use his strength made him very frustrated.

"Don't be discouraged, everyone. We didn't expect him to pick Yasuo in the first game, and we made mistakes in our early game response." Coach White Crescent clapped his hands, trying to boost morale. "Su Mo's individual skill is indeed outrageous, we have to admit that. But League of Legends is a five-player game, not a one-man show."

Ah Shui took a deep breath and rubbed his cheeks: "It's okay. In the last game, the bottom lane didn't gain much of an advantage. Let's play it safe this game and not let him control the pace of the game."

Xiaotian also said, "After my failed gank in the mid lane, my jungle was invaded too badly. I'll try to control the map as much as possible next game."

White Crescent nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on the tactics board: "Next game, we'll choose the blue side and have first pick. We'll get a solid team fight composition and go head-to-head with them!"

Despite losing a game, there was no fear in the eyes of the Top Esports players.

As professional players, they acknowledge the strength of the top players, but this only fuels their desire to win.

……

After a short break, both players returned to the stage.

The cheers from the audience were still deafening, especially when Su Mo appeared, when shouts of "Brother Mo" rose and fell from the audience.

In the commentary booth, Wawa and Miller had also adjusted their mindset.

"Okay, welcome back! This is the opening match of the 2022 League of Legends Pro League Summer Split!" Wawa's voice was still high-pitched. "In the first game, EDG took the lead with Mozi's amazing pentakill with Yasuo. Now the pressure is on Top Esports."

“That’s right,” Miller continued, “After a brief adjustment, the two sides switched sides and started fighting again. In this game, Top Esports chose the blue side, while EDG came to the red side. Let’s move on to the ban and pick phase of the second game!”

On the big screen, the BP interface instantly unfolded.

Blue side: Top Esports Team.

Red side: EDG team.

Right from the start, Top Esports made very decisive and even somewhat "giving them face" with their first three bans.

The first move was to ban Yasuo, the Unforgiven!
A chorus of disappointed boos erupted from the audience, but it was also mixed with understanding laughter.

Following that, Top Esports banned Gwent and Vengeance Spear.

Meanwhile, EDG on the red side systematically banned Wukong, Ahri, and Nautilus, targeting Top Esports' mid, jungle, and support rhythm.

Entering the selection phase.

Topsports is on the first floor and has priority in choosing.

"Whether it's Blade of the Ruined King or Lee Sin, both are out there, how will Top Esports choose?"

Without any hesitation, Top Esports immediately locked in the King of Ruin – Fryego on the first floor!

“It’s still Foygo!” Wawa analyzed. “Xiaotian is determined to get back up after falling down! Even though he was completely outplayed in the last game, he still believes in his signature hero.”

It was EDG's turn to choose between the first and second floors.

EDG quickly locked in Rakan, the Phantom Dancer, and Kai'Sa, the Daughter of the Void.

"Let's start with a strong bot lane duo. Rakan's engage and Kai'Sa's late-game potential are both reliable," Miller nodded. "This combination is incredibly versatile in the current meta."

Top Esports' second and third floors followed suit, selecting Aphelios, the Crimson Moon, and Braum, the Heart of Freljord.

"Aphelios paired with Brûlé, this is going to be a positional battle and a counter-attack defense."

EDG's third pick was Lee Sin, the Blind Monk.

The first round of player selection has ended, and the second round of player bans has begun.

EDG targeted the top lane by banning Jayce and Gangplank, limiting Wayward's champion pool.

Top Esports' last two bans were quite aggressive, both placed on the mid lane!
Zed, the Master of Shadows!

Akali, the Assassin Who Stands Alone!

We've entered the final selection phase.

EDG, on the red side, picked Ornn, the Mountain Hermit, for their fourth pick.

An extremely solid front-line tank can provide the team with a margin for error.

Topsports quickly determined their fourth and fifth picks.

The top laner chose Gnar to counter Ornn, as he can both split push and team fight.

As for the mid-lane position, after a moment's hesitation, they locked in a hero that caused a stir among the entire audience.

The Messenger of Sorrow—Vigus!

"Viggus!" Miller's eyes lit up. "This is a hero that's very effective against dive compositions! It seems Top Esports thought Mozi might pick an engage hero, so they specifically picked this 'Overnight Poppy' to counter him!"

At this moment, all eyes were focused on EDG's last pick, Su Mo's counter pick.

Yasuo is gone, Zed is gone, Akali is gone too.

Facing Top Esports' lineup, which is full of control and has a strong counter-attack ability, what will Su Mo choose?
The camera panned to the players' seats, where Su Mo's expression remained languid.

He whispered a name in the voice chat, and Jie Jie immediately chuckled and found the hero without hesitation.

The moment that image appeared on the big screen, the Hongqiao Tiandi Performing Arts Center erupted in cheers!
That's Yasuo's brother.

That is the white moonlight in the hearts of countless gaming enthusiasts.

Demon Sealed Sword Soul—Yongen!
"Locked in!" the doll exclaimed. "Yongen! My goodness! He played the younger brother in the first game and the older brother in the second! Mozi is going to continue the 'Wind Brothers' tradition to the very end!"

Miller was also very excited: "Although Vigus is very effective against mobile heroes, Yone has an extremely high skill ceiling. In particular, if the ultimate ability is used well, it can ignore Vigus's fear and directly cut through the backline! That's skill and daring! That's Mozi's confidence!"

The final lineups for both sides have been determined:
Blue Team Topsports:
Top lane: Gnar

Jungle: Blade of the Ruined King

Mid Lane: Vigus
Marksman: Aphelios

Support: Braum

Red team EDG:

Top Lane: Ornn

Jungle: Blind Monk

Mid lane: Yone

Marksman: Kai'Sa

Support: Rakan
As the familiar system notification sounded, the map of Summoner's Rift appeared on the huge screen.

"This game is truly a clash of titans!" Miller adjusted his glasses. "Top Esports picked Vigus to counter her, while Mozi countered with Yone to go head-to-head. Will Yone teach them a lesson, or will Poppy break all their legs? Let's wait and see!"

The atmosphere was even more intense than in the previous game right from the start.

Su Mo controlled Yone, wielding two swords, and lightly ascended to the online platform.

Yone doesn't have an easy time against Vigus in the early game because Vigus's passive skill can inflict fear.

But this doesn't seem to be a problem for Su Mo.

Upon reaching level one, Su Mo did not learn the Q skill to last-hit minions like a typical Yone player. Instead, he used positioning to frequently probe the flanks of the minion wave.

Taking advantage of his long reach, the left hand tried to use basic attacks to whittle down the opponent's health.

Just as Vigus raised her hand, Su Mo precisely took a small step back, blocking the attack range of the basic attack, and then slashed at the minion with a backhand.

The ultimate distance stretch!
Even in the gaps between finishing off enemies, Su Mo danced on the edge of a knife, always staying at the very edge of Vigus's skill range.

Three minutes later, JieJie's Lee Sin arrived in the mid lane.

Although no kill was achieved, it forced Vigus to use Flash.

This is enough for Su Mo.

Six minutes later, I reached level six.

Su Mo's eyes narrowed.

At this moment, the minion wave pushed into the tower, and Vigus was hiding under the tower to last-hit minions.

Without any warning, Yone activated his E skill, "Divine Slash," and his spirit left his body, charging into the turret with unstoppable momentum!
His left hand reacted extremely quickly, immediately using a W skill to try and frighten Yone.

However, at that very moment, Su Mo unleashed his ultimate move, [Sealed Dust Severing Thoughts Slash]!
Yone's figure transformed into a red lightning bolt, using the unstoppable super armor of his ultimate to forcefully break through Vigus's fear control, while passing through Vigus's body and knocking her away!

AQW, ignite!
A combo that's incredibly smooth!
A second before the turret's attack landed, Su Mo gracefully used his second E skill to return to his original position.

"First Blood!"

Solo kill! (End of Chapter)