Team God's current lineup meant that they would not be able to face their opponents head-on in the middle of the game.
Furthermore, SSK's choice of heroes for each position strengthened the strength of their lineup in team battles, which meant that they were determined to find an opportunity to force a team fight.
Therefore, Team God's current predicament was that if they were unable to quickly maneuver their minions to gain an overwhelming advantage, the flaws in their lineup would become a ticking time bomb that could explode at any time.
"SSK's current intentions are clear."
On the official commentary platform, several Western commentators gave their analysis.
"The reason they haven't chosen to force a team fight with the Dragon is because they're waiting for the next Earth Dragon to spawn."
"That's right. It's not the right time to force a team fight with the Dragon."
"Currently, SSK's speed with the Dragon isn't fast enough. It might even give Hand of God an opening."
"But if they get the Earth Dragon —"
"If they get the Earth Dragon and it's close to 30 minutes, SSK's chances of getting the Dragon will be much higher."
"God won't be easy to deal with then."
The last sentence revealed the truth and revealed the predicament that Team God was about to face.
Even though the logic was clear, it was not easy to deal with it in practice.
Just as the top professional players of the top e-sports clubs around the world had commented, Team God's performance in this match was astonishing. However, because their opponent was SSK, it was still difficult for them to gain the upper hand.
Although the few opportunities they seized were incredibly beautiful, and they succeeded one after another.
In return, they were met with the opponent's equally fierce and decisive counterattack.
This made it difficult for Team God to further expand their advantage and increase the pace of their offense. The kills they obtained were all dry, and it was difficult for them to gain any strategic resources.
What should they do?
At this moment, countless local players were filled with worry as such thoughts appeared in their minds.
They could clearly see that every member of Team God had given their all and played to an extremely high standard, especially their Star King. After so many years, he was able to display his Card Master skills to the fullest in the world's top arena.
But even so …
They still couldn't suppress SSK?
Taipei, Assassin Club Base. As if guessing the thoughts in many people's minds, Nian Thirteen sneered.
"F * ck, aren't you thinking too simply?"
"If it's so easy to defeat SSK at his peak, then the title of World's Strongest would be worthless."
…
Twenty-four minutes.
Twenty-five minutes.
Another two minutes had passed, and the situation on the field seemed to have calmed down, or rather … it was a stalemate.
The blue side's SSK was calm and composed. They were waiting for the Earth Dragons to respawn, and then they would rely on the Earth Dragons and the Great Dragon to force their way through.
On the other hand, the purple team, Team God, had no choice but to suppress their anxiety.
But two minutes had passed.
During the two minutes, Team God didn't choose to attack again.
Or, to put it bluntly, two minutes passed, and they didn't find anything else.
"It's not that I can't fight."
"Yes, I don't dare to fight recklessly."
In the backfield area below the stage, several analysts and coaches of the God Club gathered together with solemn expressions.
"There will definitely be a chance. With this lineup's ability to seize opportunities, it definitely won't be as bad as it is now."
"But there are good and bad opportunities."
"If we kill another random player and get a dry kill, it won't affect the overall situation much. Instead, it'll be a waste of a key skill."
The other members of the second team and substitutes of the God Club couldn't help but gather around them. Hearing the analysis of their own coaches and analysts, one of them couldn't help but ask.
"How do we fight now?"
His question caused the experienced coaches and analysts to choke. They opened their mouths, but in the end, only one of them shook his head helplessly.
"We can only … rely on Ah Xing's last-minute decision."
On the other side, Ceng Rui, Tang Bingyao, An Xin, and Lin Feng were also discussing among themselves.
"It's too much pressure to place all our hopes on a single player."
Ceng Rui took a deep breath and gave his evaluation.
That's right. Up until now, Morning Star's performance as a mid laner was almost perfect. The rhythm of the entire match was brought about by his card control and overall command. God's advantage in the early game was seventy percent due to Morning Star's contribution.
To demand more from Morning Star at such a level would be too harsh and too difficult.
Even An Xin couldn't help but shake her head and say, "This is the limit."
Tang Bingyao looked at Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng?"
Lin Feng didn't say anything. He was just staring at the screen on the stage. He was looking at the purple card master.
Indeed.
He had reached his limit.
This card master's performance was worthy of the highest praise. It could be said that it was a textbook level performance. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that everyone, including him and even Phoe, felt the same.
Ix or Moo
Even a top Four Emperors mid laner couldn't do better than Morning Star.
And neither he nor Phoe.
Ix or Moo.
However, even in Morning Star's current situation, he would not be able to come up with a better solution.
Then —
Is this a dead end?
Forcing SSK to this extent was already God's, Morning Star's, limit.
Lin Feng closed his eyes.
At this moment, he didn't think about the situation anymore.
The scene of him and Morning Star walking and chatting outside the hotel last night suddenly flashed across his mind.
As well as the words that the other party said to him in a seemingly casual manner, but in reality, he was very serious.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed through his mind.
Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes.
"There must be another way."
Ceng Rui, Tang Bingyao, and An Xin all looked at him. Lin Feng shook his head. "I didn't think of it."
Ceng Rui was disappointed. "What's the difference between that and not saying anything?"
Lin Feng shook his head again and corrected him.
"No, I didn't think of it, but that doesn't mean Ah Xing didn't think of it."
After finishing his sentence, he did not explain further. Instead, he turned his head and looked towards the direction of Team God's arena. He could vaguely make out the silhouette behind the computer screen in the arena —
Yes, he must have thought of it.
Choosing a Card Master like Drizzt would change the outcome of the match. It was within Morning Star's expectations.
In that case, the mid laner captain of Team God would definitely understand the current predicament as well.
He naturally knew the limits of his Card Master.
So the reason he chose Drizzt …
That left only one.
In the arena, in a secluded corner that no one noticed, Bullet, who had been watching the match in a low-key manner, nodded slightly as he looked at the spectator screen.
For the first time ever, the legendary player of the previous generation in North America showed some appreciation for the young junior in the LPL division other than Tang Bingyao.
"Not bad."
In the backstage area below the stage.
Number One smiled in a relaxed manner.
"I should have been able to tell from the past. Ah Xing, this kid … has always been ruthless towards himself."
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