Lin Yifan sat in front of a computer, ready to PK with Qin Zikang beside him.
They logged into their respective accounts, created a room, picked heroes, and began the PK.
When it came to hero selection, Qin Zikang hesitated and did not pick immediately.
Indeed, many heroes have their counters, and if you choose first, the enemy might pick one that counters yours, making the match difficult to play.
However, this view isn't entirely correct; if your play is perfect, you can still stage a comeback and defeat the counter hero.
Compared to Zikang's hesitation, Yifan seemed much more decisive; he immediately chose Yasuo, then selected runes, masteries, and Summoner Skills, quietly waiting for Zikang.
Seeing Yifan's decisive selection of Yasuo, Zikang felt a hint of unease. That's because Yasuo had strong solo capabilities, and in international PK competitions, Yasuo was often a first choice for professional players.
If Yifan played well, then he would likely lose this match.
But everything was just speculation; admitting defeat before the battle had even started would be too embarrassing.
Therefore, he chose Varus.
The hero Varus had a strong poking ability, as well as control, and before reaching the sixth level, Yifan probably wouldn't be able to handle him.
Varus was also a frequently selected hero in international PK competitions, and the individual PK champion won the match using this hero as well; so playing him optimally was in no way inferior to Yasuo, and he could keep suppressing Yasuo from start to finish.
Zikang's selected Summoner Skills were Exhaust and Flash, and for runes, he chose those that provided quick mana regeneration, additional attack power, cooldown reduction, and more.
As for masteries, he chose the ones specialized for Varus.
With everything ready, the PK began.
Since the rules stated that one could not return to base to restore status or buy items, the initial equipment selection was crucial.
Yifan chose to start with a Doran's Blade and a Health Potion; Zikang did the same.
The Doran's Blade not only increased health and attack power but also had health regeneration, making it the best starting item for physical damage heroes.
For the first skill, Yifan picked "Sweeping Blade" to enhance mobility; this was a core skill for Yasuo, one that needed to be leveled up first.
Zikang, without a doubt, leveled up the "Piercing Arrow" skill, hoping to defeat Yifan through long-distance poking.
The first level was Yasuo's weak phase, so it was essential to play cautiously. Thus, Yifan lurked behind his minions, constantly moving to avoid Zikang's attacks.
After reaching the second level, he used Yasuo's mobility from "Sweeping Blade" along with the tornado from "Steel-tempered Flash" to whittle down Zikang's health.
Zikang also used "Piercing Arrow" and "Evil Spirit Arrow Rain" to deplete Yifan's health.
The two fought fiercely, but Yifan was at a slight disadvantage. Since he was the one initiating attacks and had to dash in, he was bound to take a few hits.
If he couldn't overpower at the second level, then he would wait until the third; thus, Yifan played cautiously again.
A minute later, at the third level, armed with the wind wall, Yifan could boldly move forward and show off to Zikang.
Yasuo's showmanship involved using the "Sweeping Blade" skill to move past two to three minions, stack up the tornado, and then approach the enemy champion to release the tornado and attack.
If the enemy champion fought back, he would activate the wind wall to block the damage.
After a combo, quickly use minions to return to safety, and do not engage in prolonged combat.
Once the "Sweeping Blade" mark on the minions has disappeared, or when the next wave of minions arrives, show off with the same method until the enemy's health is whittled down, and then go for a head-to-head fight with the enemy champion.
So sometimes, you feel Yasuo is very annoying, constantly coming over to wear you down with one combo without finishing you off; when you try to catch him, it's hard to find him, which is incredibly frustrating.
Lin Yifan was using this tactic to whittle down Qin Zikang's Varus's health, testing Qin Zikang's psychological resilience.
If Qin Zikang couldn't withstand his harassment, he would surely be impatient and deliver himself to death, and at that time Lin Yifan could easily finish him off with one wave.
Being worn down in this manner, Qin Zikang indeed felt extremely aggrieved, and his anger surged within him.
However, he had also taken a good amount of health from Lin Yifan, so it was a close contest; and in terms of farming minions, he had five more than Lin Yifan, giving him a slight advantage.
While engaging in this attrition, Lin Yifan was also waiting for the arrival of Sixth Level.
With Sixth Level, he would have his ultimate skill, and then taking down Qin Zikang in one wave would be easy.
After a few minutes, both players reached Sixth Level almost at the same time.
At this point, both became even more cautious, because a slight mistake could result in losing the match.
Lin Yifan kept casting "Sweeping Blade," moving back and forth, looking for an opportunity to eliminate Qin Zikang's Varus.
On the other hand, Qin Zikang moved cautiously, ready to use the "Flash" skill to escape, or to cast the "Exhaust" skill and fight Lin Yifan to the death.
Lin Yifan, with his flamboyant positioning, executed a sophisticated "Showy Technique," where people moved left, and the Hurricane went north, blowing away the unprepared Qin Zikang, before following up with his ultimate "Last Breath," igniting a point, and taking out Qin Zikang with one combo.
Qin Zikang really didn't even have time to react, and all his vigilance was in vain.
He thought Lin Yifan was moving to the left and let down his guard, not knowing Lin Yifan had such a trick up his sleeve—it was totally unexpected.
"Damn it! Die! Die! Die!"
He vented his rage on the machine again, smashing the arcade owner's computer to pieces; thus, the computer monitor shattered, breaking into who knows how many pieces.
The arcade owner, witnessing the destruction, felt his heart bleed; the monitor was worth several thousand, and now it was gone. If only he had known better than to try to please.
The audience could not help but be amused. Qin Zikang was thoroughly enraged tonight, losing all semblance of composure. But then again, he never had much of an image to begin with, so it didn't really matter.
While everyone was laughing, a group of people in identical outfits suddenly rushed in through the door.
These people were reinforcements sent by the head of the Qin Family to support Qin Zikang.
Seeing Qin Zikang furiously smashing the computer at the counter, they were bewildered and then approached, curiously asking, "Kang'er, what's wrong? Why are you smashing the computer?"
Qin Zikang looked up, saw a familiar figure upon hearing the question, and with a look of grievance on his face, he said pitifully, "Fourth Uncle! You've finally arrived, huh? Kang'er has been bullied so badly!"
"Who bullied you? Speak up, and your Fourth Uncle will take revenge for you tonight, I'll slaughter that bastard," Qin Zikang's Fourth Uncle said while comforting and asking.
"Me!"
At this moment, Lin Yifan, seated in his original spot, crossed his legs, placed his hands on his chest, leaned back in his chair, and with an fearless face, responded without invitation.
Upon hearing this, Qin Zikang's Fourth Uncle looked over and his face suddenly changed, his heart filled with shock as he instantly lost all the overbearing and domineering air he had just a moment ago.
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