"This match features Martial Saint Academy against Godslayer Academy. Though the two schools have similar names, there is a huge gap in their strength."
"Godslayer Academy holds the title of the top academy in the country. Their strength is undeniable. I'm afraid Martial Saint Academy is in real danger this time."
The commentator's voice echoed through the arena.
Whether intentional or not, the commentator not only poked fun at the similarity in the school names but also openly assumed that Martial Saint Academy would lose to Godslayer Academy.
Even though that assessment wasn't wrong, as a commentator, it was highly inappropriate to say it out loud during the live broadcast.
Just look at the faces of Martial Saint Academy's instructors they had turned completely dark.
But the audience didn't care about that.
"Odds for this match on some betting sites are eight-to-one. I just put fifteen hundred on Martial Saint Academy. If they win, I'll make a fortune over ten thousand instantly!"
"You're betting on Martial Saint Academy? Are you crazy?"
"Yeah, bro, that fifteen hundred is as good as gone."
"I bet on Martial Saint Academy too. The odds are just too tempting. If we win, it's party time with models. If we lose, I'll just get a job at sea!"
"Hahaha, didn't expect to find so many fellow gamblers! Let's risk it maybe our bicycles will turn into motorcycles!"
"But I heard someone placed a single bet of five hundred thousand on Martial Saint Academy. I wonder which rich guy has such guts…"
The one who placed that five-hundred-thousand-dollar bet?
None other than Vincent Fox!
He had absolute confidence in himself.
Right now, Vincent and Autumn Summer had already passed through the green gate and entered King's Canyon.
"Attention, countdown: ten seconds…"
The deep voice echoed throughout the canyon.
Seeing her teammates looking a little nervous, Autumn quickly encouraged them loudly, "Don't worry, everyone! Just stick to the plan!"
Everyone nodded.
"…Three, two, one!"
The countdown ended.
The green barrier vanished, signaling the official start of the match.
Everyone immediately sprang into action, heading to their assigned lanes according to their strategy.
This time, Vincent was no longer as laid-back as before.
He quickly moved into the jungle, took down the Red Buff in just two strikes, and after gaining the buff, rushed toward mid lane.
Outside the battlefield.
The commentator's voice came again. "Both sides are now officially in position. We can see that Martial Saint Academy has deployed a rather unusual formation two players at top lane, two at bottom lane, and one solo at mid lane…"
"This formation is commonly known as a defensive setup. It seems Martial Saint Academy knows they can't win in a direct fight, so they've completely given up on offense and plan to hold out defensively."
"But personally, I don't think this is a good move. As the old saying goes: the best defense is a strong offense!"
"…Back to the game. We can see Martial Saint Academy's mid-laner went into the jungle to secure Red Buff first. I must say, this student's damage output is truly impressive he killed the Red Buff in just two hits. Looks like he's planning to take the buff and then return to defend mid."
"Now let's look at Godslayer Academy… Wow! Godslayer Academy has chosen an extremely aggressive formation!!"
The canyon projection displayed everything clearly for the entire audience. Godslayer Academy's five players were all grouped together at mid lane, pushing forward with the minion wave.
"Godslayer Academy is using what's called a one-wave push strategy. They've completely abandoned the top and bottom lanes, focusing all their forces to charge straight down mid lane, not giving Martial Saint Academy any breathing room!"
"This formation is incredibly aggressive and ruthless. If Martial Saint Academy's mid-laner can stall even briefly, it could cause huge problems for Godslayer Academy."
"In the entire history of this tournament, this kind of extreme formation has only appeared twice. I can't believe we're witnessing it today."
"It seems Godslayer Academy is extremely confident in their strength. They clearly want to end this match quickly!"
"So, can Martial Saint Academy survive this? Let's wait and see!"
The commentator's voice was filled with excitement.
The audience was also fully engaged.
No one expected Godslayer Academy to come out swinging like this, opening with an all-in strategy.
"Damn! Godslayer Academy isn't pulling any punches…"
"Yeah! This is the kind of strategy that shows no mercy."
"Looks like Martial Saint Academy is about to get steamrolled."
"Do Godslayer and Martial Saint Academies have some kind of deep grudge? Why use this kind of brutal tactic? They're not holding back at all."
"There was once a school that used this tactic and crushed their opponents in just two minutes, pushing straight to the crystal. I wonder if Godslayer Academy will set a new record today."
"Martial Saint Academy's mid-laner is actually quite good, but can he really hold against Godslayer Academy's all-out push?"
"This is getting interesting. This match is going to be fun…"
The audience buzzed with heated discussion.
Meanwhile, the teachers and administrators of Martial Saint Academy had very grim expressions.
They couldn't help but glance over at the instructor's area for Godslayer Academy, itching to go over and demand why their students were being told to use such an unforgiving strategy.
If Godslayer Academy actually succeeded with this strategy, it would be like trampling Martial Saint Academy's reputation into the dirt.
This match would become Martial Saint Academy's eternal humiliation, just like those two infamous schools in the past…
Right now, Terry Yan was clenching his jaw, fists trembling.
He knew this strategy must have been ordered by that bastard, Walter Wayne.
Walter Wayne was determined to drag him down.
Turning his head, Terry looked toward Godslayer Academy's instructors and sure enough, Walter Wayne was sitting there, smirking coldly at him.
Terry's eyes reddened with fury, but he was powerless to stop it.
At this moment, he truly felt useless.
He had even dragged his school and his students into this.
Back in the canyon.
Vincent still didn't know that the five enemies were charging straight at him as a group.
He had just arrived under the first mid-lane tower, waiting for the minion wave.
He had placed Autumn Summer and the others on the side lanes primarily to guard against sneak attacks from Godslayer Academy.
With two people defending each lane, they should be able to hold their positions.
His only requirement for his teammates was simple: just defend the towers.
Leave the offense to him.
Soon after.
The mid-lane minion wave appeared.
Along with the mechanical minions, all five of Godslayer Academy's players showed up mid lane!
When Vincent saw the five of them appear together in the middle, he was briefly stunned.
Then he smiled.
He didn't need to think too hard to figure out Godslayer Academy's plan.
A one-wave push!
Back in his previous life, he had seen this strategy plenty of times in mobile games.
He just hadn't expected that in this world's real-life canyon battles, the one-wave push tactic would also exist.
Well, let's see how it plays out.
If these guys thought they could take his tower that easily, they were in for a rude awakening.
"They're all on me. Push the towers as fast as you can!" Vincent calmly reported into the comms.
Soon, voices of shock came through his earpiece. "What? They're using a one-wave push?!"
"Vincent, we'll come support you right away!"
"No need," Vincent replied firmly. "Stay in your lanes and push. I've got mid covered."
His tone was resolute and unshakable.
Sensing Vincent's certainty, Autumn's voice quickly followed in the comms. "Do as Vincent says. Push the towers as fast as you can!"
Everyone stopped arguing and focused on clearing their lanes.
With all five enemies concentrated on Vincent, Godslayer Academy had no one defending top or bottom.
If not now, when?
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