PFC Chapter 2021: A Cataclysmic Start? A Hellish Ending!
Chapter 2021: A Cataclysmic Start? A Hellish Ending!
Chapter 2021: A Cataclysmic Start? A Hellish Ending!
But now things are better.
Bianliang City, which they considered a major threat, met 2008 in the final round of the group stage.
Regardless of who wins or loses this round, it won't have a significant impact on advancing.
However, it's still a good thing that these two teams are going head-to-head early on. At the very least, it allows Lantingxu to reap the benefits and see how strong these two teams really are this year.
that's it.
The fans of Lantingxu were busy watching the excitement, while the fans of Bianliang City and 2008 were getting increasingly nervous as the final battle approached.
Although the outcome of this final match will have little impact on advancing to the next round.
But this is, after all, the legendary battle between the two kings.
It's safe to say that the moment the list was announced, this showdown was destined to be the focus of everyone's attention!
In such a highly anticipated showdown.
Every move a player makes will be scrutinized under a magnifying glass. If they accidentally lose, it will be even worse; they'll likely be bombarded with criticism.
Of these, Bianliang City is clearly the one that cannot afford to lose.
The so-called "Big King" and "Little King".
Where there is a minor king, there must be a major king. Bianliang City is the undisputed major king, while 2008 is the undisputed minor king.
From the audience's perspective.
There's nothing wrong with this allocation; after all, it's reasonable from any perspective.
In 2008, it didn't even qualify to compete with Bianliang City for the title of King.
But what about the fans from 2008?
Nobody wants to be a nobody forever, especially a server like 2008 that boasts a billion-user family.
However, since they had always been outmaneuvered by Bianliang City, they had no choice but to acknowledge him as the minor king, no matter how unwilling they were.
But once they get the chance, they will surely bare their fangs and try every means to seize the king's title!
Therefore, for Bianliang City...
The harder they trampled on him in 2008, the more they can't afford to lose now.
You can beat your opponent countless times, but once you lose, the momentum can really take off...
that's it.
Amidst a great uproar of discussion.
As the time came to 9 p.m., the highly anticipated final match of the group stage between the two kings finally kicked off!
I waited outside for a while.
As soon as the viewing delay disappeared, all the spectators waiting outside immediately rushed into the viewing channel.
As a large number of spectators flooded in to watch the match, a hint of disappointment flashed across many faces the moment they saw the lineups of both sides.
"Wait... why are both teams fielding substitutes in such an important match?"
"Is it possible that their main players didn't even come this year?"
"Outrageous! Why are they playing so hard when their starters aren't here? Do they really want to win the championship with a completely reserve team?"
"Is that not allowed? Didn't the last Lanting Preface tournament win with an entirely substitute team?"
"You don't know anything! Lantingxu has always sent its main players, okay? Only their strongest players are absent. But these two teams are different. Everyone knows their main players are in the 100s and 100s, but none of them showed up. They're just playing with their substitutes!"
"What's this, a chaotic brawl among substitutes?"
"I don't know if it will be chaotic or not, but I do know that if these two teams only have this much to offer this year, then no matter who wins or loses, they will both be Lantingxu's toys in the knockout stage."
"Goodness, you fans of the Orchid Pavilion Preface are really something. You've turned the two kings into toys, haven't you?"
"You guys had better win the Lanting Preface competition this year, otherwise I'll definitely teach you a lesson about what it means to have trouble with your words!"
Looking at the complete lineups of the two teams displayed on the screen.
Especially considering that in such an important match, both teams still opted to field their entire reserve squad.
Many viewers who were looking forward to a clash of titans were immediately disappointed and began to complain on the public screen.
But complaints are complaints.
What disappointed everyone was that neither team's key players showed up.
But at the same time, they are also very clear about this.
Even though both teams fielded substitutes, these substitutes were by no means weak, and when they unleashed their full potential, they were fully capable of winning the championship!
Therefore.
After some fans of the Lanting Preface who came to watch the spectacle couldn't help but make some inappropriate remarks.
The two groups of fans immediately turned their guns on each other, choosing to unite against the enemy and unleash a barrage of attacks!
Meanwhile, the spectator area was in complete chaos due to various rhythms.
After the countdown ended, the two teams on the field officially began their battle!
Half-reclining in the chair, Fang Yun held a teacup in both hands, looking quite relaxed, but his expression was unusually serious.
If they fielded their full strength, it would be very difficult for 2008 to compete with Bianliang City.
It's not that they lack strength; it's simply that Bianliang City has a more diverse lineup and a far superior foundation.
But if the team is composed entirely of substitutes, then the weakness from 2008 will be eliminated.
No, it should be said that in a match with all substitutes, 2008 actually had a significant advantage.
This is why, even though they had their main players on the field this year, A-Bai wasn't brought out in the battle against Bianliang City.
What's wrong with a starter playing as a substitute?
It's only interesting when substitutes play against each other, creating a certain balance between the two sides.
What Fang Yun didn't expect was...
The duel officially began.
Just five minutes later, problems arose on the 2008 side!
It's not that there was a problem, it's just that the Lion Camel Clan seemed to have really bad luck.
In the second round, Sun and his team hit a critical hit with Death, followed by a critical hit from Tang Dynasty and another critical hit from Good and Evil, which directly killed 2008's Lion Camel!
Death, mana depleted, downed.
It can be said that he alone has all the debuffs that Lion Camel fears most.
This resulted in the entire formation of 2008 undergoing some changes starting from the third round due to the sudden death of the Lion Camel...
"???"
"No way... Critical Strike Shatter + Critical Strike Retribution + Death Call? Has this Lion Camel broken some heavenly law?"
"This is a complete disaster from the start, holy crap! Should we say 2008 was just incredibly unlucky, or that Bianliang City was incredibly lucky?"
"Luck is also part of strength, right? At least Bianliang City had a death pet at the start, while 2008 was all tanky attackers. If they had the same luck, they wouldn't have been able to catch it either."
"It's over, 2008 is unplayable, might as well just quit now."
"Pitch the hook eight times! It's just a death sentence. As long as we can weather this wave, we still have a chance in 2008!"
“There are definitely opportunities, but Bianliang City is not a pushover. Since they have created such a big opening right from the start, do you think they will easily give up and expand their advantage?”
"This isn't the match I wanted to watch! I was hoping to see them go on a crazy, violent push-and-pull battle, but you're telling me it's been one-sided from the start?"
"Hahahaha, trash 2008! With this level of skill, you think you can challenge the Lanting Preface? You'll just keep getting trampled on by Bianliang City!"
"Holy crap...! Why is there still this Lanting Preface here at a time like this, it's so annoying!"
"It's that simple. Nobody wants to mess with the King, but it's a different story for me..."
Watching 2008, whose entire formation was forced to shrink due to the Lion Camel's early death from a mana-less ultimate, was a stark reminder of the dangers.
The audience outside the stadium, especially those who watched in 2008, were extremely anxious!
While the fans of Bianliang City were pleasantly surprised, they also knew very well that this was entirely a matter of luck, not a sign of 2008's lack of ability.
There are only a few fans who are either spurious or genuinely fans of the Lanting Preface.
After falling into a huge disadvantage at the start of 2008, they immediately started taunting in the public chat, which angered 2008 fans who cursed and wanted to tear their mouths apart!
Watching the live stream room descend into chaos, fueled by various parties involved.
Fang Yun ignored him, sat up straight, chin in hand, looking thoughtful.
This game of 2008 was truly incredibly unlucky.
The strategy employed by the Sun team, which started with a massive death, followed by the Tang Dynasty Shattering attack and the Good and Evil buff to further damage the opposing Lion Camel, was essentially a lottery-style probing maneuver. It was a double-insurance operation, where even if the attack hit, it would still suppress the Lion Camel's mana.
What no one expected was...
This is a combo that many teams have almost worn out in their opening moves.
But it suddenly erupted in this highly anticipated showdown, completely stunning 2008!
Command is indeed very important in a game.
But as the saying goes, even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.
This is a situation where things start off completely disastrous.
Even with his extensive experience, Ah Bai could only mutter curses and organize his teammates to defend, not daring to even think about a counterattack.
Although Taiyang and his friends were not club employees, Abai was no stranger to him.
This is a seasoned player with extensive experience and a knack for online command.
The other party may not be as talented as me.
But the opposing team is, after all, a commander who led his team to the All-Star semifinals. They may not be as good at playing when behind, but they are very good at applying pressure when ahead!
He could now clearly sense that the other party had immediately begun to increase his strength after being hit by the Great Death spell.
A-Bai has encountered this situation before.
But compared to what he had encountered before, this time he felt it was particularly difficult.
Both sides fielded their substitutes this round, even though their substitutes were generally stronger than the opposing team's.
However, with their main damage dealer falling at the start, and considering that Taiyang had learned a lot from Fang Yun, they were still struggling.
This left Ah Bai somewhat at a loss.
Time passed slowly as both sides frantically applied pressure and frantically resisted it.
Until the 12th round of the battle.
After enduring immense pressure for half a day, with even drug consumption exceeding expectations, everyone in 2008 finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the drug losses exceeded expectations, at least...
In these ten rounds of combat, they withstood the relentless attacks from Bianliang City!
Next, we just need to wait until the next round, until our own Lion Camel can get up.
They can then begin a full-scale replenishment and immediately launch a counterattack!
A war of attrition is definitely not going to work, since the opponent has hardly used any potions in these 10 rounds.
If it comes down to attrition warfare, they will lose sooner or later.
So Abai had thought it through very clearly: since they had already weathered the initial catastrophe.
So what they need to do next is to counterattack, to counterattack fiercely, to completely disrupt the situation, and then to take down the opponent head-on with their superior lineup!
"Wow, they survived a disastrous start, this Abai is really strong!"
"We've managed to hold out, but we've also produced a lot of medicine. If Bianliang City changes its tactics and starts to wear down 2008, 2008 won't be able to hold on."
"Bianliang City has a huge advantage in this game, mainly because of that big death, it's so deadly!"
"Never try to wear down the enemy; that's a guaranteed death! Just trade your lives with them!"
"That's right, we must trade lives!..."
Looking at the 2008 team, who were about to emerge from the great threat of death.
After watching from the sidelines for a while, the audience couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
These ten rounds of 2008 were extremely dangerous.
As expected, Bianliang City's attack pace accelerated over the next ten rounds, putting immense pressure on the city.
But facing Bianliang City, which seemed intent on crushing them in one fell swoop, they were helpless.
A-Bai's 2008 team always managed to find opportunities in the cracks, using various predictions and high-risk protection to prevent the opponent from taking down anyone even once.
Although doing so resulted in a huge consumption of medicines for them.
But for them, whose start was disastrous.
It's already quite remarkable that someone could survive a four-on-five situation at the start of the game.
And now their great death of the Lion Camel is about to disappear.
Having withstood ten rounds of pressure, 2008 knew with his own feet that he would definitely launch a powerful attack and fight Bianliang City to the death!
But just when everyone was waiting for 2008 to emerge from the shadows and fight a major battle with Bianliang City.
However, at the end of the 12th round...
Suddenly, a slow-moving dragon turtle in the front row of Bianliang City made a move, unleashing a powerful death attack and charging towards the low-health Demon King 2008!
boom--
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56!
A devastating blow struck.
The dragon turtle slowly returned to the queue.
At this moment, the expressions of the entire audience and both teams froze—
"???"
"No... Holy crap?!"
"This is a major death?! I've been hit by it again?!"
"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! It's fucking outrageous!"
"Holy crap! This 2008 has really broken some heavenly law, hasn't it? The Lion Camel just survived the Great Death, and now the Demon King is right after?"
"This game is unplayable, just surrender already, it's disgusting to watch!"
"Although I don't want to say it, 2008 was really unlucky this round, and there's nothing we can do about losing..."
"The Demon King of Bianliang City has made his move! He single-handedly defeated Three Fires! Demon King 2008... is down!"
"I'm not watching anymore, damn it! All I want to do is curse!"
Looking at the Soul-Binding Icon that suddenly appeared under the feet of the 2008 Demon King after the Dragon Turtle's death.
The audience, including the contestants, were stunned for a moment, then erupted in a frenzy!
No one expected that just as 2008 was about to emerge from the quagmire of death and prepare to regroup before fighting Bianliang City to the death.
A slow, deadly attack from Bianliang City once again changed the course of the battle.
This incredibly slow death was truly the most infuriating thing imaginable.
We had already weathered 2008, but now this major disaster has struck.
Everyone present knew that 2008 was over, completely over...
No one says a team that gets hit by two consecutive critical hits can't make a comeback, but that certainly doesn't apply to the Bianliang City and 2008 teams.
The two teams are not far apart in strength, especially after their strength was severely weakened by the major setbacks at the start of 2008.
Bianliang City held the advantage throughout the entire process.
And just as their overwhelming advantage in death was about to disappear.
This slow, deadly attack, combined with the Demon King's three-fire burst, successfully put him back on the hook!
And as the death continued, especially since this time the one who fell was still the opponent's main damage dealer.
Let alone launching a desperate counterattack in 2008.
The fact that they could hold out for another 10 rounds against Bianliang City shows their extraordinary willpower...
"This plot is unfolding..."
Looking at the 2008 group, who were all dumbfounded after being hit with another major death.
Fang Yun, who watched the entire duel, had a somewhat amused and exasperated expression.
He knew very well that the second major fatality occurred at that moment.
This so-called battle between the two kings has come to an end.