The others were still thinking about the future, but Jiang Botao was already facing the present.
The match had already begun. Tang Rou's Han Yanrou had already charged out, but what about Jiang Botao? His movements were the same as when he went onstage, neither fast nor slow. As a result, his Spellblade Empty Waves also moved at an unhurried pace.
In the middle of the map, the hole where Chaotic Cloudy Mountain and Moon Luring Frost had died was still there. At first, the audience had been discussing whether or not someone would be sent into the hole again, but seeing Jiang Botao's pace, the discussion immediately died down. With Jiang Botao's Empty Waves' movement speed, if Tang Rou's Han Yanrou didn't slow down and coordinate with him, the two sides definitely wouldn't meet in the middle of the map.
However, Tang Rou might be waiting in the middle of the map for Jiang Botao to decide the victor.
But before they could discuss this, Han Yanrou, who had already reached the middle of the map, continued to move forward.
As a result, in the middle of the map, near Samsara's spawn point, the two characters met.
Han Yanrou didn't stop. She continued to charge forward.
This was Tang Rou's usual style, but seeing her like this, they couldn't help but wonder.
As for Jiang Botao?
Did Jiang Botao have any thoughts? Was he more cautious?
No one knew. His Empty Waves swung his sword.
Earthquake Slash!
Spellblades had mid-ranged attacks. It was very common for them to attack first against close-ranged classes. Earthquake Slash was the Spellblade's lowest-level Wave Slash skill. Even though it didn't deal much damage, it was fast and had good priority.
There was nothing special about Jiang Botao's opening move. This was the opening move that 80% of Spellblades would choose and the opening move that 80% of Spellblades would choose.
Unhurried, unhurried, unhurried!
The battle had already begun, but Jiang Botao's performance was still the same.
Was this the style he would use in this match?
Style. When this word fell on Jiang Botao, many people frowned.
He was an All Star player and the vice-captain of the champion team. He was very popular in the pro scene and was very popular in the player circle. But no one could accurately describe his playstyle. Even Samsara themselves couldn't pinpoint his playstyle. When they discovered Jiang Botao's brilliance in terms of tactics, they had once considered placing him at the level of a Master Tactician, but because this brilliance wasn't bright enough, they left it at that.
Jiang Botao did not have a clear style.
But as time passed, everyone gradually realized that this might be his style.
His adaptability was strong, and he could use any style to battle smoothly. He was always the one that made everyone feel the most comfortable.
As a result, he was able to integrate Zhou Zekai and Samsara even more perfectly.
Adhesive, Jack of All Trades, Timely Rain, Tinker Smith …
It had only been five years since Jiang Botao debuted in the sixth season, but his nicknames had emerged one after another. From this, it could be seen that people could not figure out his style, but these repeated nicknames also explained some of his characteristics to a large extent.
Apart from this, these nicknames all had one thing in common: they were all descriptions of Jiang Botao from the perspective of the team. As for his 1v1 performance, even now, it seemed like it was still a problem that was difficult to summarize.
Everyone only knew that he was very strong and not easy to deal with. When fighting against him, you had to be on guard in all aspects. He could be bold and unrestrained, and he could also be dirty. He could use psychological attacks, and he could also do some seemingly illogical and irrational actions …
But no matter what, you couldn't relax for even a moment. If you relaxed, you might lose.
At this moment, Jiang Botao was making such an ordinary move that no one could predict his next move because there were too many possible changes in his next move.
And this was his goal. He wanted to create an opening with so many choices, so that he could calmly observe Tang Rou and find a way to win. Even though Samsara urgently needed him to restore their morale, he wasn't in a hurry to make a move.
This was because in his opinion, different opponents needed different methods to deal with them, and Tang Rou definitely wasn't an opponent that could be dealt with through brute force.
Jiang Botao was waiting for Tang Rou to make a move. That Earthquake Sword was like a catalyst for Tang Rou's attack.
He had already unsheathed his sword. Now it was up to Tang Rou to respond.
And even though Tang Rou had shown some calculation in the previous round, in his opinion, against this catalyst, Tang Rou's more likely reaction was to directly attack.
Jiang Botao's guess was correct. Han Yanrou only moved slightly to the side, dodging the Earthquake Sword without any extra movements. Then, she raised Dancing Fire Flowing Flame and sped up!
Dragon Breaks the Ranks!
Tang Rou used her usual opening skill, activating it the instant the Earth Wave Sword flashed past. Very quickly.
Her timing was good, but at the same time, it was also within Jiang Botao's control. The Earth Wave Sword had several medicinal effects that could be triggered by the Earth Wave Sword, and he was wary of all of them. Dragon Breaks the Ranks was the most potent of them all. Jiang Botao had to be careful of it.
Dodge!
Under Jiang Botao's orders, Empty Waves rolled to the side twice.
Because one roll wasn't enough! With Tang Rou's reaction speed and mechanics, at this distance, she had the ability to adjust the position of Dragon Breaks the Ranks and attack a rolling target.
Jiang Botao's guess was correct again. Sure enough, as soon as Tang Rou saw Empty Waves roll to dodge, she immediately adjusted. Han Yanrou leaned to the side, forcefully changing the angle of Dragon Breaks the Ranks.
But Empty Waves was so focused that he was able to execute two consecutive rolls.
Dragon Breaks the Ranks missed, but the moment Empty Waves got up, his short sword, Divine Chains, had already been raised.
Wave Wheel Slasher!
The grab effect of Break Super Armor. Even a high-level skill like Dragon Breaks the Ranks wouldn't be able to escape from Wave Wheel Slasher.
The timing and angle of this attack were extremely tricky.
Would it hit?
Jiang Botao had a question mark in his mind. According to his estimates, there was a 50% chance of this attack hitting. It all depended on Tang Rou's current condition.
Tang Rou's condition today was undoubtedly outstanding, but after winning two rounds in a row, would she relax? Would she get too excited? Would she overthink things because of the possibility of a reversal?
Countless details could determine the speed of one's reaction and mechanics in this instant.
Would it hit?
Sword light flashed.
It wouldn't hit!
Soft Mist, who was under the effects of Dragon Breaks the Ranks, had forcefully canceled her skill and jumped to the side, just barely dodging the attack.
She dodged.
Jiang Botao felt a bit regretful, but with Tang Rou's outstanding condition today, the possibility of this happening was higher.
Jiang Botao didn't linger for too long, because he had already thought of Tang Rou's counterattack. Since she had dodged it, her counterattack would probably arrive at the same time.
What would it be?
Dancing Fire Flowing Flame thrust forward, bringing with it a sharp whistling sound as it pierced through the air. Two flaming red afterimages flashed.
Oh, it was Double Stab.
Empty Waves calmly raised his sword to parry!
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