LPL History

Chapter 236 Eagle Eyes Cover the Sky, Trapping Dragon City; Divine Monk Steps on the Moon to Open the Heavenly Gate
"FNC's unexpected move has indeed had a significant impact on Zhou Li's jungling!"

Miller's voice sounded slightly anxious in the commentary booth.

The match between FNC and WE.A has been going on for thirty minutes, and the situation is very close.

In terms of kills, turrets, dragons, and even economy, WE.A had a slight lead, but not by much.

The main reason for this is that FNC's lineup makes it difficult for Zhou Li to do much as a jungler.

Aside from the occasional glimpses of the jungle illuminated by the Frost's Eagle Strike, xpeke's Twisted Fate play was arguably even more disgusting.

He even used his ultimate skill many times, which seemed "meaningless"—he would use it while standing in the middle lane and then not teleport, just because Zhou Li hadn't appeared in his vision for two or three minutes, so he wanted to use his ultimate skill to check Zhou Li's location.

This directly resulted in Zhou Li's record remaining at 2-0-3 so far.

Although the total number of kills for both sides was only nine, and WE only had five kills, all of which were related to Zhou Li, fans who know Zhou Li know that, apart from that one farming Hecarim, Zhou Li's 2-0-3 score at 30 minutes was the worst in his professional career.

Because Zhou Li was constantly restricted, WE.A's Thresh and Lucian combination, known for its aggressive style, failed to gain an advantage against Ashe and Morgana's tanky lineup, coupled with Rengar's harassment.

This is precisely why Miller and others are anxious.

Because WE.A's lineup is clearly a mid-game lineup!

On the other hand, FNC's lineup is much stronger than WE.A's in the late game.

So although the economy seems even at the moment, once the game goes on forty minutes or more, WE.A's chances of winning will only get smaller and smaller!
If WE.A has any advantage at the moment, it's in their Jayce.

Because xpeke used his ultimate ability multiple times to scout Zhou Li's location, Flandre's Jayce development was not affected.

So far in the match, everything seems to be going according to FNC's plan, except for Flandre, who has taken FNC by surprise.

FNC originally thought that WE.A's top lane was a point that did not need to be paid attention to at all in this match.

Even after the opponent picked Jayce to counter Rumble, the sister-in-law herself didn't take it too seriously.

Because in his sister-in-law's opinion, Flandre only knows how to play tanky and resilient champions. If you ask him to play Jayce, a champion he's never played before, do you think he can do it well?

However, after six minutes of laning, the sister-in-law, who was being pressured so much that she couldn't even control the minion wave, began to regret her actions.

Sweating profusely, the sister-in-law realized that the Flandre guy she was facing was by no means a player who could withstand pressure.

In just a few minutes, the pressure he felt from his opponent was even more intense than that of the so-called carry-type top laners in the European region!
My sister-in-law doesn't understand why a player with such peculiar mechanics would always play a tanky top laner in WE.A!

Isn't this a complete scam?!

The sister-in-law, who was being pressured so much that she couldn't even finish off the enemy, had to repeatedly ask her teammates for help.

However, the team's tactical strategy was already set at the beginning of the match, and it was impossible to change the strategy halfway through the match just for the sake of the team's players. Therefore, although FNC provided some help to the team's players, it was only a drop in the ocean.

This resulted in Jayce developing extremely well, while Rumble's development was quite meager.

So even though FNC had a late-game composition, Flandre's dominance over his sister-in-law delayed FNC's power spike.

Overall, however, for FNC, although Rumble's development is not good, there is no need to rush.

After all, as time goes on, Rambo will eventually get a full build.

Meanwhile, in the English live stream, the comment section was filled with singing and dancing.

[As expected of FNC! They completely suppressed Zhou Li.]

[Is this really the world's best Lee Sin? He doesn't seem that great at all!]

[Haha, they were hyping it up so much before the match, but now it seems they're no different from other teams.]

Go FNC! Defeat LPL!

In just ten more minutes, victory will be ours!

WE.A players' bench.

Zhou Li was clearly aware of this situation.

FNC's playstyle today was completely different from usual, directly abandoning the stereotype of European teams playing recklessly and haphazardly.

Instead, they played with exceptional composure.

In addition, the opponent's cards and the use of Frostbite did indeed have a certain impact on Zhou Li.

But in reality, both Twisted Fate's ultimate and Ashe's E have very long cooldowns. If Zhou Li really wanted to gank, wouldn't he be able to catch anyone?
However, doing so would involve higher risks and more uncontrollable factors.

Therefore, he chose to focus on farming first and concentrate more on protecting Jayce in the top lane.

After all, to operate, you first need to have the equipment to support you.

The 30-minute mark is arguably the strongest point for both Lee Sin and Jayce.

Zhou Li knew that FNC definitely wanted to drag the game out to over forty minutes, so they would definitely play a strong defensive game.

Even my sister-in-law, who was trying to catch up on her physical development, never carried a string across the river.

Finding an opportunity is extremely difficult.

Since no opportunity could be found by taking the initiative, Zhou Li's task was to lure the snake out of its hole!

He pinged a signal to Flandre, who was clearing the top lane and preparing to recall, and said:

"Holy Gun Bro, keep pushing in. I'll keep an eye on you. Xiao Ming, head over here. Remember to avoid this deep ward. Xi Ye, keep an eye on the top lane and prepare to TP. Sima Laozei, don't do anything in the bush. After three people are exposed in the top lane, you continue pushing the lane in the bottom lane. We're prepared for a 4v5 this time!"

Hearing Zhou Li's words, everyone nodded.

They all understood that the outcome of this game might be decided in this team fight.

FNC player bench.

The support player, Huang Xing, immediately spotted Jayce pushing too far into the bottom lane.

Rekkles' Ashe unleashed her Eagle Eye, illuminating the entire upper jungle, revealing only Lee Sin behind Jayce.

"There are only two players in the top half of the bracket! Can we fight them? I feel like we could gank this Jayce!"

Ou Cheng asked.

Huang Xing glanced at the positions of his teammates. Only xpeke's Twisted Fate was in the bottom lane, while the others could quickly flank the top lane.

Furthermore, although Twisted Fate didn't have his ultimate, he did have Teleport. Jayce and Lee Sin are WE.A's two most fed players; if they can be caught and killed, the game will end much sooner.

Although FNC doesn't plan to take the initiative, when the opportunity is practically handed to them, why wouldn't they take it?

The proposal was quickly approved by all FNC employees.

Without hesitation, xpeke immediately activated TP on the ward behind Jayce.

At the same time, the sister-in-law, who was standing under the second tower, unleashed her ultimate skill.

Although this ultimate ability won't do much damage to Jayce, the slow effect it creates is enough to help him delay his teammates from coming to his aid.

Ashe, who had just arrived behind the second tower, also chose to unleash her ultimate ability after seeing Jayce being slowed down!
"Okkles unleashed his ultimate! Flandre reacted incredibly quickly, immediately flashing away, but Twisted Fate's teleport is about to land! Zhou Li is right behind Flandre, it feels like we can sacrifice him here!! Almost the entire FNC team is about to arrive!"

Seeing the sudden team fight break out, Miller in the commentary booth couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Based on his years of experience commentating on games, Flandre was already in a hopeless situation, and if Zhou Li went to save him, he would most likely be left behind as well. In that case, WE.A would really collapse!
"Teleported in and instantly drew a yellow card!"

xpeke used a yellow card, while Flandre immediately switched to hammer form and used his Q on Twisted Fate's location.

Although he couldn't avoid being stunned by the card, he still managed to create distance between himself and the FNC players behind him.

But at that moment, the hunting heartbeat of the Pride Hunter had already sounded!
The poodle leaped out of the darkness, heading straight for Jayce!

At the crucial moment, Lee Sin arrived in time, applying a shield to Jayce and simultaneously unleashing a Sonic Wave that hit xpeke's Twisted Fate!
Jayce was already doing very well, and with one hit and Lee Sin's Q, Twisted Fate's health dropped to half.

Seeing that he had been hit by the Sonic Wave, xpeke focused his attention and reacted very quickly, immediately using Flash to dash towards his teammates behind him.

Morgana, who had just arrived, immediately cast a magic immunity shield on the card.

If that Lee Sin dares to kick in, he's definitely going to die!
In everyone's opinion, the best solution at this moment is for Lee Sin to use his ultimate to kick away the Rengar who is right in front of him.

Even so, it is estimated that escape would be very difficult.

However, Zhou Li did not do so at this time.

Instead of kicking the lion dog away immediately, he didn't even kick the card-based sonic wave. Instead, he turned around and ran away, as if he had suddenly become numb!

"Hey! Zhou Li's side..." Wawa didn't quite understand Zhou Li's behavior, so she could only explain, "Well, right now we can only sell Jess."

Jayce, whose yellow card control had ended, was already low on health. He used his E skill to knock Rengar away, then switched to cannon form and placed an acceleration gate in an attempt to escape quickly.

Cyanide then used his E skill, which he had been holding back, in an attempt to slow down Jayce.

But the Lee Sin, who had just turned and run away, suddenly turned around and blocked Rengar's E skill for Jayce.

This scene left everyone puzzled. The blind monk's hesitant attitude even led netizens to question whether Zhou Li had been possessed by the factory manager.

However, Zhou Li was focused on his Q skill.

Just as the second stage was about to disappear, Lee Sin kicked Twisted Fate!
Seeing the blind monk's actions, Huang Xing sneered.

He knew that the other party was definitely trying to feint before launching a surprise kick.

However, he had already prepared for this. Although the entire FNC team was chasing, Huang Xing stayed close to Twisted Fate, so that he could use Q the moment Lee Sin kicked over and immediately immobilize Lee Sin in mid-air!
Seeing the Lee Sin flying towards him, Huang Xing activated his Q skill!
"Ah!! How could you dare kick that!!"

From the commentary booth came the baby's incredulous exclamation!
But the next second!
While still in mid-air, the Blind Monk suddenly deployed a scout ward from the side!
Then, using W skill, he immediately moved in!
He narrowly escaped Morgana's restraint!
Immediately afterwards——

The pre-timed Q skill has been unleashed again, accurately hitting Ashe in the back row!
This time, Zhou Li didn't hesitate at all, and flew up directly with his second Q!

Then a golden, dazzling light shone forth!

"Ichiku!!"

Lee Sin used his R-flash to kick Ashe into the crowd, simultaneously sending Twisted Fate, Morgana, and Rumble flying!

"boom!!"

An incredible gasp erupted from the audience, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami about to overturn the entire stage!
In the commentary booth, Miller's exclamation was already broken!
"My God!! Lee Sin kicked four people away with one kick! What kind of move is that?!"

The collaboration with WE.A is far from over.

Under Zhou Li's command, Flandre held back his Q skill!

Upon seeing the four FNC players kicked into a pile, he unleashed his Q without hesitation!

"Shock wave!!"

A powerful shockwave exploded on the four FNC players with a loud bang!

Cards and Ice Blast instantly died! A double kill in one shot!
Cyanide was unaware of what was happening outside his screen. He looked at the sliver of health left on Jayce, knowing that one more basic attack would secure the kill.

But at this moment, Xiye's Lulu had already teleported to the ground and immediately used her ultimate on Jayce!
Meanwhile, Xiaoming's Thresh arrived from FNC's jungle, dropping a lantern for Lee Sin and interrupting Morgana's ultimate.

The situation on both sides changed in an instant!

From the moment FNC chased them down to the instantaneous explosion, only three seconds had passed!
Xiao Ming rushed to support Jess immediately, helping Lulu and Jess to defeat the overconfident poodle.

Meanwhile, Zhou Li's Lee Sin had already blocked the back of the second tower by himself, cutting off Rumble and Morgana's escape route!
With the arrival of WE.A's minion wave, Rumble and Morgana were also doomed!

In the English commentary booth, silence was the Cambridge of tonight.

Seeing Rumble and Morgana also being tower-dived and killed by WE.A, the commentator finally couldn't help but speak up:

"My God! My eyes still can't believe what I'm seeing, and my brain still can't comprehend what just happened! That Lee Sin is like a monster! He shattered all of FNC's advantages with just one kick!! How did he do that?!"

The other commentator seemed to have lost the ability to speak, just spouting words incessantly:

"Emei thief, Angboliwobo, Kui thief, Oumai Gada!"

"In that case, WE.A can not only push down the top lane inhibitor, but also take down Baron! FNC made a fatal mistake just before the crucial 40-minute mark; they chose to offend the wrong person!"

The European and American viewers in the live stream just mechanically typed question marks.

"perhaps--"

The English commentator's tone was full of envy.

"This is Chinese Kung Fu!"

(End of this chapter)