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On the Ice Dust Team, Long Xingchen seemed to feel a release of psychological pressure. Externally, his defensive movements appeared exaggerated. The sideline runner, Xiu, crouched low, and as the two players caught the ball, they collided. Long Xingchen noticed a fleeting movement in front of him.
Despite their close defense, a gap appeared. This time, the offensive play from the two points was different from before. As they pressed forward, Xiu lowered his body and charged into the enemy's inner line with overwhelming force. Two powerful weapons tore through the defensive line, and Xiu accelerated to shake off the difficult-to-handle Kino. He tossed the ball into the air, and Long Xingchen launched a high-speed throw, sending the ball crashing into the right corner of the frame like a cannonball.
"Dream on."
The chief Command Tower of the Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team, Badja, reacted quickly, rushing to the right and extending his fist to knock the incoming ball away. However, this stumble caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground, while the ball was deflected into the air, taking on a lively trajectory.
"Xiu!" Long Xingchen shouted.
Long Xingchen dove to the ground but had not yet stabilized when he saw Badja suddenly stand up. A whistling shadow landed precisely where the ball was descending. With an incredible burst of speed, Xiu executed a backflip kick and struck the ball into the frame.
Badja quickly recovered and punched the ball aside again. However, this stumble completely disrupted his defensive stance. Compared to before, the right side was now wide open. Long Xingchen immediately lunged forward to save the ball, using his head to deliver a powerful header into the goal.
The ball went in for three points. After successfully scoring, Long Xingchen and Xiu quickly returned to their original positions. The relentless attacks from their opponents continued unabated. Even with two strong defensive points, Kino no longer played solo but passed the ball into the defensive group. The defensive and offensive teams opened up completely, with Kole serving as a final human wall that was overwhelmed by a tide of attacks.
"We must stop them from scoring!"
This thought echoed in every member of the Ice Dust Team's mind. However, they realized that such an endeavor seemed impossible. Ever since their firepower had been suppressed at both ends, even skilled solo players like those on the Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team were often reduced to individual plays. The close-quarters defense was like glue; their offensive efficiency had repeatedly taken a hit.
The offensive firepower surged rapidly as Xiu and Long Xingchen became key points of attack. They not only charged into enemy territory but also revitalized their entire team’s playstyle as if they wanted to awaken every point of firepower within their squad. Xiu's full-throttle performance even confronted Kino without hesitation. Kino's defense seemed to have some effect; however, it was not impenetrable. He understood that the foundation of Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team's strength lay in their triangular offensive firepower.
At this moment, Xiu and Kino were locked in a fierce confrontation. The probability of successfully breaking through became fifty-fifty. Any glance or provocative gesture could disrupt their defensive coherence entirely; their actions mirrored each other’s strategies deep within their minds. The intense struggle for positioning resembled a pre-rehearsed performance; yet neither side could gain an advantage—no steals or breakthroughs occurred.
Stuck in a stalemate, holding onto the ball became meaningless. They quickly passed it back; Xiu was a runner who found it difficult to keep pace with his opponent due to significant speed differences. Receiver Long Xingchen struggled to receive passes while Ao applied pressure that mostly compressed passing lanes; yet Long Xingchen used this method to disrupt Ao’s movements.
Following textbook methods effectively sealed off intricate passing routes—this way would avoid further complications. Unexpectedly, Long Xingchen soon had an epiphany that differed greatly from his previous approach; anger flashed in his eyes as he realized that solo plays were not his strong suit but rather an area where he excelled.
As they grappled for distance in a flurry of clashes, Long Xingchen continuously used feints and body movements to confuse his opponent’s vision while incorporating eye contact into his strategy. Once he saw that Ao was actively responding to his tactics, he suddenly launched a fast break into the inner line. Ao couldn't keep up with Long Xingchen's speed and fell far behind.
However, even if Long Xingchen reached the goal area, it would be futile; guarding its edge was Command Tower Badja. As both goalkeeper and last line of defense for Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team, he would not make basic mistakes. If they allowed another score gap to widen again, Badja had already rushed out from his position and exposed their goal.
With a seven-point advantage at stake, they only needed to prevent further scoring by their opponents while accumulating some points themselves. He also noticed that these two players' explosive efforts must have come at a significant cost; such relentless assaults on the inner line were like water behind a dam—physically taxing yet revealing immense potential hidden within their bodies.
Achieving perfection at the genetic level is a daunting task. Even with the combination of biological gene technology and the Gene Pill, genes remain in a semi-open state, much like a sealed domain. They can grant humanity a mere one to five percent of their potential, while the rest lies dormant.
However, most Gene-Enhanced Humans or ordinary individuals who undergo special training can unleash their Gene Chain. The physical constitution of Gene-Enhanced Humans has already undergone significant changes, making their genetic strength far superior to that of ordinary people. While an ordinary person might barely survive after tapping into their potential, a Gene-Enhanced Human will experience a period of weakness afterward.
Badja hesitated for a moment, contemplating the insights gained from observation. The Gene Chain of the Azure Poison Tyrannosaurus was almost semi-automated, allowing for effortless control. The powerful side effects of the Gene Chain affected them as if they were drenched in sweat after intense exercise.
Even Badja had nearly reached a level of control that felt instinctive. All members began to unleash their powerful attacks using the Gene Chain, creating a stark contrast that other seven teams could not match. Eleven players activated their Gene Chains, yet each one appeared unfazed on the court.
Long Xingchen suddenly noticed an astonishing change at the edge of the doorframe. Command Tower Badja stood in the end zone, his sharp gaze alert and wary.
"Temporary change of tactics!"
After a moment's thought, Long Xingchen tossed the ball he held, sending it through the hoop for an easy three points.
For the Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team, a ten-point gap was negligible; given a few minutes, they could easily catch up. After all, their overall strength was significantly greater than that of the weaker Ice Dust Team, allowing them to continue this performance.
This time it was Center Beast's turn to receive the ball and quickly take possession. The center of Ice Dust Team continued to be pressured as their knees collided. At that moment, Morlo stumbled backward several steps but ultimately lost control and fell to the ground.
For this dominant center player, being able to compete against him until now had drained most of his stamina. Now he felt as fragile as a grain of wheat in the wind; with just a gentle squeeze, he would break. Before he could muster any strength, Morlo collapsed onto the floor.
Meng did not give him much opportunity and charged forward with the ball, barreling through Kole while confronting several defenders rushing in. He cleverly passed the ball aside to his teammate Lang Yi, who surged forward with possession. Undoubtedly, aside from a few dominant teammates within his team, he was the only one capable of scoring. With a precise shot, Lexa fell short; he couldn't reach it or catch up in time as he watched the high-arching ball drop into the hoop behind him.
The game intensified; just when they managed to score fiercely, their lead was quickly equalized in such stark contrast until fifteen minutes into the second half when balance shattered.
During a new round of breakthroughs with possession, Xiu suddenly freed himself from the Gene Chain's grip. A suffocating wave of heat surged from his body as his weakened sweat glands released an overwhelming amount of perspiration. At that moment, he collapsed onto the ground, losing possession of the ball as it was snatched away. Soon after, despite tightening their defense, they ultimately could not prevent their opponents from scoring; under pressure, they barely managed to maintain some semblance of balance.
This time Kino found it difficult to shoot as he approached the end zone when Freyr suddenly lunged out to intercept him. In desperation, he altered his approach and tossed the ball into the hoop for another three points.
Not long after the adjustments, Long Xingchen also showed signs of fatigue. He was repositioned back at the Command Tower, while the point held by Lexa became the most vulnerable. Freyr assigned Nemo as the kicker, with Long Xingchen himself taking on the role of the ball handler at the Command Tower, while Freyr rushed to support both ends of the balance point.
Once the fierce battle began, neither endpoint of the triangle could afford to neglect a single port; a mere two minutes could determine the outcome.
The entire Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team was still riding high on their fighting spirit, while most of the Ice Dust Team had already exhausted their combat capabilities. The two substitutes who were brought in struggled to delay the vicious cycle of fatigue. In contrast, they were unable to take on significant offensive tasks; even basic defensive maneuvers like shielding and blocking were difficult to execute perfectly.
Freyr was the third member of the team to engage in the Gene Chain. He was responsible for observing and intercepting at both ends of the balance point, serving as an essential offensive asset. However, he had very few people left to support his actions; everyone was seeking opportunities to attack. He tasked Lexa with using fouls to disrupt the opponent's offense.
The significance of fouls was considerable; accumulating five would lead to suspension. However, in this situation, failing to interrupt the game would mean losing any chance of victory. Lexa complied and quickly recorded three fouls.
Taking advantage of the offensive rotation, Freyr received the ball and charged into the paint. There, Xiu discreetly reached out and grabbed Kino, unnoticed by anyone. Freyr caught the ball and took a shot from ten yards near the sideline.
"That's a foul!" Kino exclaimed angrily.
"A foul? What foul did I commit? The referee didn't blow his whistle; don't wrongfully accuse a good person," Xiu replied with a sly grin.
"Forget it, there's not much time left. We need to attack quickly and shake him off. I'll pass you the ball; everyone else will set screens and provide cover. Just charge straight into the end zone; Long Xingchen at the Command Tower doesn't have the stamina left to stop you," Center Beast said.
Kino grinned, not hesitating for a moment before responding, "Alright then. I didn't expect my first match in the Reincarnation Tournament to be so chaotic. Well, after all, I'm just one of those elite training enhanced individuals..."
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