The fires of the finals burned to a white-hot intensity.
Despite losing the first game, Pojun Team showed why they were called kings.
In the second game, they adjusted their strategy, no longer blindly attacking, but instead using more tricky vision control and precise seize-the-opportunity abilities.
Mid-game, they capitalized on a mistake by Tiangong Team during a lane swap, executed a perfect team fight, and instantly tied the series!
1:1!
The atmosphere in the stadium nearly exploded!
The suspense was fully heightened!
The third game became the turning point of the entire series and a classic battle destined to be etched in history.
Both sides brought out their trump cards, engaging in a relentless struggle from the laning phase.
The match was high-energy throughout, with maxed-out mechanics and beautiful team fights.
The economic curves of both sides were like two entangled giant dragons, biting tightly, alternating leads.
The game was dragged into a rare ultra-late stage, with both sides having full builds, where any minor mistake could directly lead to their base being flattened.
Finally, in the do-or-die Elder Dragon team fight, Pojun Team's ADC player (ID: Piercing Cloud) stepped up!
He used the mechanically demanding champion, Vayne, the Night Hunter, and with the output environment created by his teammates fighting to the death, he moved like a phantom on the edge of the battlefield, dealing incredible damage, and single-handedly swept the battlefield, achieving a "Penta Kill"!
"Penta Kill!!!"
The system's announcement echoed like thunder throughout the entire stadium!
"Piercing Cloud! He did it! In the finals, he got a Penta Kill! This is a miracle!!!" The commentator's voice was hoarse, almost breaking.
The entire audience stood up collectively, letting out the most frantic and shocking shouts and cheers since the start of the competition!
Golden streamers shot out from the ceiling, like sacred rain crowning a hero!
With this epic team wipe, Pojun Team pushed down Tiangong Team's base in one go, securing this crucial game!
2:1! Pojun Team reached match point!
This Penta Kill not only sealed the victory but also completely shattered the resilient nerves of Tiangong Team.
In the fourth game, Tiangong Team, whose morale was clearly affected, failed to organize any effective resistance.
Pojun Team pressed their advantage, their offensive like a tide, giving their opponent no further opportunities.
When Tiangong Team's scarred base crystal finally shattered into countless fragments and exploded under the furious assault of Pojun Team's five members—
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
On the screen, the giant "VICTORY" illuminated the young and excited faces of Pojun Team's five members.
3:1!
The champions were crowned!
"It's broken! The base is broken!!!" The commentator screamed with all his might, "Congratulations—Pojun Team! They are the champions of the first league of legends National City Hero Championship!!!"
"Oh—!!!!!!!"
The entire Capital Gymnasium completely plunged into a sea of madness!
The sound waves almost pierced the sky!
The golden rain fell even more densely, enveloping the entire stage, illuminating every face distorted with excitement.
In Pojun Team's battle room, Han Feng suddenly took off his headset and tightly embraced Wang Hao next to him!
The other three teammates also instantly sprang from their seats, and the five of them embraced, shouted, and even cried with joy!
They did it!
They started from Yangcheng, crushed their way through, and finally, in this hall symbolizing the highest honor, they were crowned kings!
All the sweat, pressure, and doubts, at this moment, transformed into unparalleled joy and a sense of accomplishment!
In contrast, Tiangong Team's battle room was filled with desolation.
The players bowed their heads, their expressions downcast, some silently wiping their eyes.
They gave their all, fighting to the last moment, but there could only be one champion.
The cruelty of competitive sports was fully demonstrated at this moment.
However, their performance also earned everyone's respect.
The exciting awards ceremony was about to begin.
In the center of the stage, the exquisitely designed championship trophy, symbolizing the highest honor, glittered under the lights.
Just then, the host announced in an excited voice: "Now, with our warmest applause, please welcome Mr. Qin Feng, founder and CEO of Riot Games, and our special guest for the award presentation—Deputy Director Zhang, a relevant leader from the State Sports General Administration, to the stage to present the award to the champions!"
At these words, the entire venue vibrated once more!
Qin Feng personally presenting the award was expected, but the presence of a leader from the State Sports General Administration had symbolic significance far beyond imagination!
This represented that esports was gaining attention and recognition from the national level in an unprecedented manner!
Amidst thunderous applause, Qin Feng and a composed, smiling middle-aged man walked onto the stage together.
Qin Feng received the heavy championship trophy from the etiquette lady, while Director Zhang picked up the giant check model symbolizing a million-dollar prize.
Qin Feng walked up to the tightly embracing members of Pojun Team, his face beaming with genuine joy and pride.
He solemnly handed the trophy, which embodied countless dreams, into the hands of Captain Han Feng.
The moment Han Feng and his four teammates together vigorously raised the trophy high above their heads—
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
More golden streamers erupted, the stirring champion anthem resounded throughout the venue, and spotlights illuminated the figures of the five new kings like deities!
Below the stage was a tumultuous roar of cheers and a sea of glowing light sticks twinkling like stars!
This moment was eternally captured by countless cameras.
It was Pojun Team's moment of glory, a carnival for all league of legends players, and the opening chapter of a brand new era for Chinese esports!
Qin Feng and Deputy Director Zhang together hung the glittering champion medals on each player and presented the giant million-dollar prize check.
Deputy Director Zhang also cordially shook hands with the players, offering congratulations and encouragement.
Subsequently, Qin Feng took the microphone handed to him by the host.
He looked at the fervent scene below, at the excited champion players beside him, his voice carrying a subtle tremor, yet it clearly resonated throughout the venue:
"Today, we collectively witnessed the coronation of a new king! But more importantly, we collectively witnessed the realization of a dream, witnessed the arrival of an era!"
"From today onwards, esports will no longer be merely entertainment for a few; it will enter the 视field of more people as a recognized, passionate, and intelligent competitive sport, carrying the dreams of more young people!"
"This is just the beginning!"
His words, accompanied by the still-falling golden rain, were like a declaration, etched into this night and into the history of Chinese esports.
The golden rain crowned the new kings and unveiled the most brilliant prelude to a magnificent new era of esports.