Chapter 5

Third match, deciding game.

But we need to keep the style: The original Chinese lines are short, we need to translate naturally.

Let's go line by line.

【1】 The third match, the deciding game.

Translation: "The third match, the deciding game."

But we need to keep it as a single line. Could be "The third match, the deciding game." That's fine.

M3 returned to the blue side, banned the male gunner, and grabbed the whiskey barrel.

Translation: "After M3 returned to the blue side, they banned Male Gun and grabbed the Barrel."

But need to keep meaning: "M3 returned to the blue side, banned Male Gun, and took the Barrel." We'll produce: "M3 returned to the blue side, banned Male Gun, and took the Barrel."

"Now that's more like it—what spider are you playing? This is just a sewer hero!" Swift nodded in satisfaction.

Translation: "\"Now that's more like it, what's with playing Spider, this is a sewer hero! \" Swift nodded in satisfaction."

We need to keep quotes. We'll produce: "\"Now that's more like it, what's with playing Spider, this is a sewer hero! \" Swift nodded in satisfaction."

This isn't just trash talk; the Spider Queen is almost his worst jungler, with a career win rate of only thirty percent.

Translation: "This isn't just empty talk; the Spider Queen is almost his worst jungler, with a career win rate of only thirty percent."

This isn't just empty talk; the Spider Queen is almost his worst jungler, with a career win rate of only thirty percent.

Even though spiders are strong this season, with the second-highest pick rate in the jungle, Swift only used it once in the whole regular season, against VG, and still lost.

Translation: "Even though spiders are strong this season, with the second-highest pick rate in the jungle, Swift only used it once in the whole regular season, against VG, and still lost."

Even though spiders are strong this season, with the second-highest pick rate in the jungle, Swift only used it once in the whole regular season, against VG, and still lost.

"Since you all can't win, buddy, I'll give you a teaching game!"

Translation: "\"Since you can't win, buddy, I'll give you a teaching game! \""

"Since you all can't win, buddy, I'll give you a teaching game!"

It seemed he heard Swift's complaint, and Xu Dongmen locked in the Spider Queen.

Translation: "It seemed he heard Swift's complaint, and Xu Dongmen locked in the Spider Queen."

It seemed he heard Swift's complaint, and Xu Dongmen locked in the Spider Queen.

——Within the spider web, only the spider can stay safe.

Translation: "——Within the spider's web, only the spider can remain unharmed."

We need to keep the em dash? The line starts with "——". We'll keep as "——". We'll produce: "——Within the spider's web, only the spider can remain unharmed."

In the lounge, Swift's facial muscles twitched violently.

Translation: "In the lounge, Swift's facial muscles twitched violently."

We'll produce: "In the lounge, Swift's facial muscles twitched violently."

He knew they were doing this to intimidate him.

Translation: "He knew the other side was doing this to show off to him."

We'll produce: "He knew the other side was doing this to show off to him."

Compared to the previous match, both sides' lineups have changed significantly.

Translation: "Compared to the previous match, both sides' lineups have changed significantly."

We'll produce: "Compared to the previous match, both sides' lineups have changed significantly."

On QG's side, Doinb picked Viktor, thanks to Xu Dongmen, and M3 didn't have enough ban slots.

Translation: "On QG's side, Doinb picked Viktor, thanks to Xu Dongmen, and M3 didn't have enough ban slots."

On QG's side, Doinb picked Viktor, thanks to Xu Dongmen, and M3 didn't have enough ban slots.

In the bottom lane, UZI picked Lucian, preparing to give the enemy AD a combo, just like Xu Dongmen.

Translation: "In the bottom lane, UZI picked Lucian, preparing to give the enemy AD a combo, just like Xu Dongmen."

In the bottom lane, UZI picked Lucian, preparing to give the enemy AD a combo, just like Xu Dongmen.

At the start, both sides formed a single-file line, taking defensive positions to prevent the enemy from entering their jungle for vision.

Translation: "At the start, they formed a single-file line, both sides taking defensive positions to prevent the enemy from entering their own jungle for vision."

We'll produce: "At the start, they formed a single-file line, both sides taking defensive positions to prevent the enemy from entering their own jungle for vision."

Even without vision, both sides could guess everyone was starting from the top and moving down—this is the S6 season's golden jungle route.

Translation: "Even without vision, both sides could guess everyone was starting from the top and going down, this being the golden jungle route of Season 6."

We'll produce: "Even without vision, both sides could guess everyone was starting from the top and going down, this being the golden jungle route of Season 6."

Taking the previous match as an example, the yolo spider started with red, clearing four jungle monsters to eat the river crab.

Translation: "Taking the previous match as an example, the yolo spider started with red, clearing four jungle monsters to eat the river crab."

Taking the previous match as an example, the yolo spider started with red, clearing four jungle monsters to eat the river crab.

Xu Dongmen was a bit greedy; he chose the Stonehide Tortoise to start, planning to clear the entire upper half.

Translation: "Xu Dongmen was relatively greedy, he chose Stone Armor Beetle to start, planning to eat the entire upper half."

We'll produce: "Xu Dongmen was relatively greedy, he chose Stone Armor Beetle to start, planning to eat the entire upper half."

What he didn't expect was that M3 actively swapped lanes this game, and their bottom lane duo didn't go straight to lane but instead went around vision into the jungle to cause him trouble.

Translation: "What he didn't expect was that M3 actively swapped lanes this game, and their bottom lane duo didn't go straight up, but instead went around vision into the jungle to cause him trouble."

We'll produce: "What he didn't expect was that M3 actively swapped lanes this game, and their bottom lane duo didn't go straight up, but instead went around vision into the jungle to cause him trouble."

"Phew!! The little stone man almost had his Q stolen by Ezreal, but luckily XDM's hands were steady—if he had lost one, he wouldn't have reached level 2 and it would've been tough to play."

Translation: "\"Phew!! The Little Stone Golem almost got snatched by Ezreal's Q, but good thing XDM's hands were steady—if they'd taken one and he couldn't reach level two, it would've been tough to play. \""

We need to keep exclamation marks. We'll produce: "\"Phew!! The Little Stone Golem almost got snatched by Ezreal's Q, but good thing XDM's hands were steady—if they'd taken one and he couldn't reach level two, it would've been tough to play. \""

"But the spider still lost some health and was forced to move."

Translation: "\"But the spider still lost some health and was forced to move. \""

We'll produce: "\"But the spider still lost some health and was forced to move. \""

After being harassed by Ezreal and Braum, Xu Dongmen wasted some time; the good news is Smite was still available at that moment.

Translation: "After being harassed by Ezreal and Braum, Xu Dongmen wasted some time; the good news is Smite was still available at that moment."

After being harassed by Ezreal and Braum, Xu Dongmen wasted some time; the good news is Smite was still available at that moment.

As usual, he would have quickly taken the red buff and then headed to the lower jungle.

Translation: "In the past, he would definitely have cleared the red buff as fast as possible and then headed to the lower jungle."

We'll produce: "In the past, he would definitely have cleared the red buff as fast as possible and then headed to the lower jungle."

A lane swap means both sides divide their territory at the start; in this game, the lower half was his domain.

Translation: "What is called a lane-swap game is when both sides divide their territories at the start; in this game, the lower half is his domain."

We'll produce: "What is called a lane-swap game is when both sides divide their territories at the start; in this game, the lower half is his domain."

"Braum only showed his head in the top lane for a moment before disappearing, and the enemy top laner still hasn't appeared yet..."

Translation: "\"Braum only showed his head in the top lane for a moment before disappearing, and the enemy top laner still hasn't appeared yet... \""

We'll produce: "\"Braum only showed his head in the top lane for a moment before disappearing, and the enemy top laner still hasn't appeared yet... \""

Xu Dongmen was clearing the red buff while his brain raced.

Translation: "Xu Dongmen cleared the red buff while his brain raced."

We'll produce: "Xu Dongmen cleared the red buff while his brain raced."

Uh oh, the enemy is coming to gank me!

Translation: "Uh-oh, the enemy is coming to catch me!"

We'll produce: "Uh-oh, the enemy is coming to catch me!"

Xu Dongmen sensed the danger but didn't immediately run away, as he didn't want to give up the red buff he had already taken halfway.

Translation: "Xu Dongmen sensed the danger, but didn't immediately run, as he didn't want to give up the red buff he'd already cleared halfway."

We'll produce: "Xu Dongmen sensed the danger, but didn't immediately run, as he didn't want to give up the red buff he'd already cleared halfway."

At the red buff camp, the Spider Queen began pulling monsters.

Translation: "At the red buff camp, the Spider Queen began pulling monsters."

We'll produce: "At the red buff camp, the Spider Queen began pulling monsters."

He dragged the Crimson Marked Treant to the edge of the camp, near the mid lane.

Translation: "He pulled the Crimson Mark Treant to the edge of the camp, near the mid lane."

We'll produce: "He pulled the Crimson Mark Treant to the edge of the camp, near the mid lane."

A little jungle pulling saved Xu Dongmen's life.

Translation: "A little monster-pulling saved Xu Dongmen's life."

We'll produce: "A little monster-pulling saved Xu Dongmen's life."

When M3's three members came rushing in with killing intent, the Spider Queen first used Smite to take the red buff, then flashed away, passing through the mid second turret to enter the lower half.

Translation: "When the three members of M3 came rushing in with killing intent, the Spider Queen first used Smite to take the red buff, then flashed away, entering the lower half via the middle second tower."

We'll produce: "When the three members of M3 came rushing in with killing intent, the Spider Queen first used Smite to take the red buff, then flashed away, entering the lower half via the middle second tower."

One flash for two enemy flashes—profit!

Translation: "One flash exchanged for two enemy flashes—profit!"

We'll produce: "One flash exchanged for two enemy flashes—profit!"

"Trash, they didn't even keep Elise—what a bunch of idiots!" Swift yelled angrily.

Translation: "\"Trash, they didn't even keep Elise—what a bunch of idiots! \" Swift yelled angrily."

We'll produce: "\"Trash, they didn't even keep Elise—what a bunch of idiots! \" Swift yelled angrily."

On the battlefield, Xu Dongmen was already roaming the enemy jungle, not rushing to clear his own but instead diving straight into the enemy's jungle.

Translation: "On the battlefield, Xu Dongmen was roaming the enemy jungle, not rushing to clear his own, but diving straight into the enemy's jungle."

We'll produce: "On the battlefield, Xu Dongmen was roaming the enemy jungle, not rushing to clear his own, but diving straight into the enemy's jungle."

The whiskey barrel only had the blue buff, indicating the enemy's red buff was still up.

Translation: "The Barrel only had blue buff, indicating the enemy's red buff was still up."

We'll produce: "The Barrel only had blue buff, indicating the enemy's red buff was still up."

Reset the red buff, then eat the Razorbeak!

Translation: "Reset the red buff, then eat the Razorbeak!"

We'll produce: "Reset the red buff, then eat the Razorbeak!"

Immediately after taking the Stonehide Tortoise, the three jungle monster groups in the lower half were all turned over, and he proceeded to help the bottom lane by hitting the turret a few times.

Translation: "Immediately after taking the Stone Armor Beetle, all three monster groups in the lower half were turned over, and he proceeded to help poke the bottom lane towers a few times."

We'll produce: "Immediately after taking the Stone Armor Beetle, all three monster groups in the lower half were turned over, and he proceeded to help poke the bottom lane towers a few times."

In just four minutes, Xu Dongmen and his team destroyed the next turret.

Translation: "In just four minutes, Xu Dongmen and company destroyed the first tower."

We'll produce: "In just four minutes, Xu Dongmen and company destroyed the first tower."

In this era without plating or shields, turrets had few damage mitigation tools, making them as fragile as paper when multiple players

Translation: "In this era without plating or shields, defense towers had few damage mitigation methods; when grouped up to push, they were as fragile as paper, and it's common to see them pushed to high ground within seven or eight minutes."

We'll produce: "In this era without plating or shields, defense towers had few damage mitigation methods; when grouped up to push, they were as fragile as paper, and it's common to see them pushed to high ground within seven or eight minutes."

This is also why many teams like to swap lanes; after swapping, by exchanging defensive towers, the early‑game weak carry can develop quickly without any risk.

【170】

Translation: "This is also why many teams like lane swaps—after swapping, by exchanging defense towers, the early-game weak carry can develop faster without any risk."

We'll produce: "This is also why many teams like lane swaps—after swapping, by exchanging defense towers, the early-game weak carry can develop faster without any risk."

"I'll head back first, little dog—come up as soon as you finish eating." Dire Doom then returns to base.

【174】

We need to keep the quote and the action. We'll produce: "\"I'll head back first, little dog, you come up after you're done. \" Tiānzāimòrì returned to base first."

The outer tower on the top lane still has over half its health; if you act fast, you might be able to hold onto it.

Translation: "At this point, the outer top tower still had more than half its health; if acted quickly, there was a chance to hold the tower."

We'll produce: "At this point, the outer top tower still had more than half its health; if acted quickly, there was a chance to hold the tower."

【182】

Translation: "Most importantly, they could catch the enemy laner."

We'll produce: "Most importantly, they could catch the enemy laner."

Upon hearing about a lane gank, UZI's eyes flashed red, like a hungry wolf that had caught the scent of blood: "Right away, right away—I'll go bottom, let the jungler take this wave, and I'll head back to base."

Translation: "Upon hearing about catching the laner, UZI's eyes instantly glowed red, like a hungry wolf that smelled blood: \"Right away, I'll go B, I'll feed you this jungle wave, then head back. \""

We need to keep the quote. We'll produce: "Upon hearing about catching the laner, UZI's eyes instantly glowed red, like a hungry wolf that smelled blood: \"Right away, I'll go B, I'll feed you this jungle wave, then head back. \""

【189】

Translation: "Xu Dongmen didn't hold back; after taking the tower money, he cleared the minion wave, then returned to his own jungle for another wave, and upon going home he equipped a pair of Magic Penetration Shoes and pulled out a Murder Ring."

content: They gave translation: "Xu Dongmen didn't hold back; after taking the tower money, he cleared the minion wave, then returned to his own jungle for another wave, and upon going home he equipped a pair of Magic Penetration Shoes and pulled out a Murder Ring."

【194】

Translation: "In this version, jungle monster rewards are quite high!"

We'll produce: "In this version, jungle monster rewards are quite high!"

"The spider is farming well; Xiao Xu has a shot at being the carry."

Translation: "\"The spider's development is pretty good; little Xu has a chance to carry. \""

【198】

"We held the tower this wave, M3 couldn't take it down, so they're in trouble—little dog jumps on EZ and gives him a solid beating; it's so smooth, this Lu Xian!"

Translation: "\"We held this tower push, M3 didn't take it down, so they're suffering—little dog rushes in and beats up Ezreal badly, this Lucian feels so smooth! \""

【202】

"Dongmen did great; the enemy only slowed their tower push because they sent too many troops early to the jungle to gank him, which is why they didn't take the tower this wave—EZ's Blink on the tower is naturally slow."

Translation: "\"Dongmen did great; the enemy only slowed the tower push because they sent too many troops early to jungle and gank him, so this tower push wasn't taken down—Ezreal and Braum are naturally slow at tower damage. \""

【206】

Backstage, the QG team is discussing the game.

Translation: "Backstage lounge, QG members discussed the match."

We'll produce: "Backstage lounge, QG members discussed the match."

【214】

Translation: "The more people praised Xu Dongmen, the worse Swift's expression became."

We'll produce: "The more people praised Xu Dongmen, the worse Swift's expression became."

This isn't praising Xu Dongmen—it's straight up slapping his Swift in the face!

Translation: "This isn't praising Xu Dongmen at all—it's literally slapping Swift in the face!"

We'll produce: "This isn't praising Xu Dongmen at all—it's literally slapping Swift in the face!"

【222】

Translation: "On the battlefield, Xu Dongmen's sense of smell is sharp; every foray yields gains."

We'll produce: "On the battlefield, Xu Dongmen's sense of smell is sharp; every foray yields gains."

In the scene, he silently moves to the bottom side, cutting off M3's top laner's retreat.

Translation: "In the picture, he silently arrived at the lower half, cutting off M3's top laner's path."

We'll produce: "In the picture, he silently arrived at the lower half, cutting off M3's top laner's path."

【230】

Translation: "That big tree, when it caught him at the start, had used its flash."

We'll produce: "That big tree, when it caught him at the start, had used its flash."

Without a flash or a tower to retreat to, even the Treant Protector can't escape.

Translation: "No flash, no tower— the big tree can't escape!"

We'll produce: "No flash, no tower— the big tree can't escape!"

【238】

Translation: "This is the benefit of buying Magic Penetration Shoes early—the eight-legged spider's mobility is already high, and with level two boots it's as swift as wind, its map-traversal ability is top-notch."

We'll produce: "This is the benefit of buying Magic Penetration Shoes early—the eight-legged spider's mobility is already high, and with level two boots it's as swift as wind, its map-traversal ability is top-notch."

Xu Dongmen shows up bottom this wave, and M3 is completely unaware.

Translation: "Xu Dongmen's arrival this time went unnoticed by M3."

We'll produce: "Xu Dongmen's arrival this time went unnoticed by M3."

Check if any missing: we have all.

Translation: "The snowball quickly began rolling."

We'll produce: "The snowball quickly began rolling."

The snowball quickly began to roll.

In the canyon, the Spider Empress repeatedly launched surprise attacks from unexpected places, like a ghost, striking everywhere.

Within 15 minutes, the Dark Seal had stacked to 10 layers.

"This spider is so fierce, it feels like we're playing ranked."

Wawa Miller's mouth repeatedly formed an 'O' shape; the two commentators have been casting matches for years, yet they rarely see such a fierce spider domestically.

Even compared to the Korean spiders of LCK, it surpasses them.

From operational thinking to on-the-spot judgment, every aspect is top-notch.

In under 20 minutes, the gold difference directly reached 10,000.

Under Xu Dongmen's shot-calling, QG's three lanes all flourished, each one rolling in riches.

Seeing that they couldn't win, M3 went all-in and launched a desperate strike; after discovering the spider's tracks in the jungle, they rallied four members to try to finish this guy off forcibly!

The match can be lost, but the spider must die!

"You want to kill me?"

Xu Dongmen gave an evil smile, first dodging the barrel's ultimate with a repositioning move, paying tribute to Zhu Rang.

Next, Spiral Silk dodged the barrel's E flash, causing the charging beer belly to hit the air, followed by a satisfying wave of meat and eggs.

Finally, positioning dodged Blitzcrank's Q knock-up, then flashed to bring the bound-up big tree into the teammate pile……

With a 150% buff boost, Xu Dongmen felt god‑like; every move of the enemy appeared in slow motion to him, like watching a video at 0.5× speed.

"It's over!"

"Congratulations to QG, they came back from one down to two up and secured this crucial point!"

"After swapping the mid/jungle lineup, QG showed unexpected strength, especially XDM, this 17‑year‑old young talent; after two matches, he kept delivering pleasant surprises."

"As a rookie debut, he won two MVPs in a row; if I'm not mistaken, this should be the first time in our LPL, right?"

The match came to a temporary end.

On the way back to base, Swift's face was grim, dark enough to seem about to drip water.

By contrast, Da B, who had been carried to two wins, was jumping and dancing all the way, going crazy and reverting to type.

Xu Dongmen silently posted a Weibo.

——You thought this day was just another ordinary one; only years later did you realize it was actually the best day of your life. Such a day will never come again.