People were always eager to see miracles happen.
At the same time, they also wanted to witness the birth of a legend.
Compared to watching a Legendary-realm expert, most people would prefer to see a former overlord being challenged and defeated by a new Legendary-realm expert.
There was no doubt that SSK belonged to the former, and KG belonged to the latter.
The former was indeed a legend.
However, because this world's strongest team had occupied the throne of the world's strongest for far too long, so long that people had already lost their original sense of novelty and had developed a bit of boredom and boredom. Therefore, they were even more looking forward to new faces and stronger teams to chase them off the throne.
This year's finals seemed to be the best place to satisfy people's hopes and expectations —
For the first time, SSK's performance had clearly fluctuated and declined.
Moreover, KG's strong performance in the group stage and quarterfinals made the second seeded team of the LPL seem to have the qualifications to challenge the world's strongest.
But hope only existed in the hearts of the majority of ordinary players.
After all, most of them were limited by their strength and could only see things on the surface. Without thinking, they excitedly made hasty conclusions.
On the other hand, the top experts with sufficient vision and strength could see deeper and think deeper, so they would not be too optimistic about today's set of 'best-of-five' matches.
Because even number two and three had said words like "God's will" and "miracle" when they encouraged KG's team.
Number five had concluded that the result was 3 to 1.
It was exactly the same as M in the back corner of the audience's seats.
When even the top Legends of the previous generation were so certain of such a conclusion …
Then.
The result of reality was hard to be wrong.
…
The result was 3 to 1.
The second set of the semifinals, the set of best-of-five matches between KG and SSK officially began at 9: 20 am Berlin, Germany time.
Then, it lasted for four whole hours.
Finally, at 1: 25 pm.
It was over.
3 to 1.
With this final score, SSK defeated KG and clinched the second spot in the semifinals, advancing to the finals.
When the final score was displayed on the giant LCD screen on the stage, the entire competition venue was silent for a moment.
Everyone.
They were all trying their best to digest and accept this result, trying their best to calm down the complicated emotions that had been surging for the past four hours.
On the China commentary platform, Mo Sheng and Fei Yan's eyes were slightly red. Old Mi took a deep breath, organized his thoughts and words, and slowly said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
"Then —"
"No matter what, let's congratulate SSK for winning the second set of best-of-five matches in the semifinals!"
"As expected of last year's champion. No wonder he is recognized as the strongest in the world."
"The strength and elegance that they have displayed today …"
"He is still worthy of the title of the strongest!"
On the official commentary platform.
Several of the Western commentators had solemn expressions on their faces. Instead of flattering the final victor, SSK, a North American commentator solemnly gave his most impartial and objective evaluation of the match:
"Even though the winner is SSK."
"But we have to admit that KG's performance today is enough to win everyone's praise."
"Their performance in today's set of best-of-five matches … may be even more admirable than their match against Fate in the quarterfinals!"
Taipei.
Assassin Club's training base.
Nian Shisan stroked his chin amidst the lamentations of regret for KG.
"It's not really a pity."
"They lost because they were not as skilled as others. The difference in strength is not something that can be made up for with a few days of last-minute training or saving the world all by himself."
"But after today's match …"
"Fatty's title as the world's number one top laner is secured."
In fact, as early as the end of the quarterfinals, Moon, the mid-laner captain of Fate who was defeated by KG, had made the same comment about Tian Tian in an interview after the match.
It was just that, at that time, many people in the outside world questioned and refuted his words.
Many people still believed that even if KG had defeated Fate, Tian Tian's title as the world's number one top laner was still undeserved. After all, there were still top-tier top laners like The Sword and Wolf, who were not inferior to Tian Tian.
But.
After today.
There was no longer any debate about who this title belonged to.
KG lost the match.
But Tian Tian had won and thoroughly secured the title of the world's number one top laner for himself.
Below the stage, in the audience.
Number Four nodded and praised sincerely, "That's right.
"Not bad."
Even Number Two, who was the most demanding, had a relaxed expression on his face.
"At least, you've played everything that needed to be played."
This was already a very high evaluation, and it could even be considered a compliment.
Number One turned to look at Number Three next to him.
"Ah Tian, that kid, he didn't embarrass you at all."
Number Three pursed his lips.
"Yeah."
"It's alright."
His tone was slightly arrogant, but his companions and old friends could easily hear the unconcealable satisfaction in his words.
…
BO5。
The final result was 3 to 1.
There was no miracle that people were hoping for.
Just like what Old Mi had said on the commentary platform, today's SSK indeed lived up to their title as the world's strongest team. The strength they displayed was still enough to shock people.
However, today's match was not a one-sided massacre.
Every match.
They had almost fought to the end of the bloody battle where the bayonets were red.
The fastest match to end came to the 35th minute before the curtain fell.
And among them —
Although the other main players of KG had given their all, the one who truly carried the show was Tian Tian's top laner.
A Blade.
A Rambo.
A Gnar.
A Swordmistress.
In the semifinals, Tian Tian displayed his top laner hero pool to the fullest today. The top laner heroes he chose for each match were different, but they all played with a heaven-defying style that was close to carrying the entire game.
Solo against SSK's main top laner, Wolf.
Four matches of perfect line suppression.
Even without the help of his jungler teammates, facing the constant gank of the world's top jungler, Mafa, he still managed to stabilize his rhythm and stand firm. In the middle of the match, he began to unleash his unstoppable might, and again and again, he posed a life-threatening threat to SSK.
Team fight.
Solo carry.
Every tactical choice and every individual play forced even the world's strongest team, SSK, to make last-minute adjustments. They had no choice but to focus more of their attention on dealing with their opponent's top laner, and they were forced to slow down their pressure on KG's other flanks.
Especially in the third match of the four, KG only won.
It was still Tian Tian's famous Gnar.
Two god-tier team fights.
Both of his big moves had entered the stage perfectly.
Defying fate.
Trailing by six thousand in 20 minutes, with only Lost Tooth's top laner, he forced a comeback.
Seoul, Korea.
Back at the Minx club's training base, The-Sword watched the match with his teammates in front of the electronic screen. For the first time, a hint of awe appeared in his eyes.
Fly's mouth twitched. He didn't think much of it, but he glanced at his teammate.
"Hey, can you handle this guy?"
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