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As the match approached its climax, both teams intensified their efforts, fiercely competing for points. Freyr led the charge with a strong offensive play, while Badja from the Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team closely monitored him.
Under Badja's defense, Freyr struggled to break through the opponent's line. His stamina was visibly depleted, and his role on the court had become limited to merely holding off Kino. However, Kino had always been criticized for his performance; once he initiated a solo play, he often ignored passing opportunities. As a result, Freyr resorted to fouling him to halt his advance, granting the opposing team a three-point free throw.
These three points were crucial; they could only be awarded in cases of intentional fouls like being held back by a jersey or knocked down. It was merely a three-point opportunity, and as long as they didn’t score against the Ice Dust Team, it would be a win. The probability of making two out of three shots depended heavily on Command Tower and Long Xingchen's physical condition. Yet, he understood the urgency of the situation as captain and knew he had to step up to mitigate the damage, even if he couldn't completely stop it.
Kino took three shots but only managed to score once, earning just one point.
"The defensive strategy is working! If we can hold them to just two points until the last three minutes of the game, we will definitely win!"
Everyone seemed exhilarated by their recent success in blocking scoring opportunities. After all these years, they were the first and only team to challenge the formidable Royal Team under such a significant skill disparity and nearly topple them from their throne. Although the Ice Dust Team lacked absolute superstars, every player had trained diligently. At this moment, they functioned as a cohesive unit, maximizing their blocking and defensive efficiency.
No other team could execute their strategic techniques as effectively. These players were pushing themselves to their limits when suddenly, from the Azure Poison Tyrannosaurus, an unexpected dark red piece emerged from the Iron Triangle offense. This piece tore through their defense with remarkable force. Badja, who had been stationed at command center, transitioned into an offensive role. With his coordination, the Iron Triangle produced a different outcome this time—a beautiful high pass that reached Rex as a pivotal point for breaking through. The transition was instantaneous; in the next moment, Rex received the ball cleanly.
Rex pressed forward, maneuvering past Kole, creating an efficient mismatch. With his back against Kole, he executed a low pass to Meng.
This time, the Azure Poison Tyrannosaurus showcased their defensive skills, particularly in blocking and screening. Kole could only watch helplessly as the ball reached Meng's hands. Behind him, defensive leader Adams was knocked aside while others rushed in. The close-combat tank's explosive power was too much for ordinary defenders to handle; he charged through without fear of physical confrontation because no one was better at muscle battles than him. He broke through the defense until he found himself surrounded by four opponents forming a B-chain defense.
In this precarious situation, Meng found himself in a bind—unable to pass back or charge forward while being pressured by four opponents applying pressure on his knees using the referee's blind spots. He could only elevate the ball high above his head to prevent it from being snatched away immediately.
The offensive support arrived just in time; however, Center Beast was still immobilized and unable to move. Even elite players couldn’t withstand four opponents at once. His solo play made him an awkward sight on the court as boos erupted from outside—words like "royalty crumbling" and "just another dominant center falling from grace" echoed painfully in his ears.
"Idiot gorilla! Pass me the ball!" Kino shouted excitedly as he ran over with outstretched hands.
"You’re the idiot! Can’t you see what’s happening… you!" Meng retorted.
Meanwhile, those eight hands pressing against him suddenly withdrew slightly. Meng felt a sharp pain in his lower body; the pressure applied to his knee had reached its peak. Hesitating for just a moment, he ultimately passed the ball just before it could be stolen.
In that instant of defensive relaxation, he took a deep breath but suddenly everything blurred before him. A shadow appeared right in front of where he was about to receive the ball; it landed directly at his feet and was snatched away instantly. That blurry figure accelerated rapidly towards the end zone.
"Hey, don't look at me!"
Kino shouted as he suddenly accelerated towards the action.
However, his speed was more graceful and agile than the swiftly moving shadow. If he charged directly into the restricted area, the destruction he could cause would be unstoppable. Yet, his initial burst was somewhat restrained by the four defenders in the area. He fought hard to break free and chase after the shadow, but ultimately he was a beat too slow, watching helplessly as the figure dashed into the restricted zone.
Xiu knelt on one knee, panting heavily, gripping a ball pressed against the ground. Beads of sweat, as large as soybeans, began to form on his forehead. He brushed aside his damp hair, and just as he stood up, everything in front of him suddenly blurred. Then, his body softened, and he seemed to collapse onto the ground in a relaxed manner.
"Substitute! Freyr, take over the positioning! Lin will be the passer! Rexar stays in position!"
Freya used their last timeout with fifty-six seconds left in the game. Every manager had the right to do so. Xiu's physical condition appeared weak and sluggish; it seemed that the intense exertion and reliance on Gene Chain had quickly reached its limits. He could no longer compete on the court; his serious injuries would require careful recovery over a month to heal.
"Everyone, hold your ground! If we defend this one chance, we have a shot at winning."
Long Xingchen's face was pale. Compared to Xiu, his condition was only slightly better, yet he looked like a single punch could knock him down. His symptoms weren't great either, but he was pushing through. As the Command Tower of the team, he served as both a guardian of the hoop and a central point for organizing tactical attacks.
More often than not, he inspired his teammates with a glance or a word, but now Long Xingchen was too exhausted to speak. His best role as the Command Tower was to protect the basket; he glanced around briefly and simply stated this.
The others understood as well. Meanwhile, Lin kept wiping sweat from his forehead and trembled slightly as he said, "Um... can I be substituted out? The opponents will definitely target me as their breakthrough point; I don't want to be a burden to everyone..." His voice was low, but it was clear that he was desperately trying to hide his anxiety.
For a newcomer without guaranteed strength becoming a bench player, it felt overwhelming that they entrusted such a crucial position to him. In contrast, Rexar bore no less pressure at that moment; whether as Command Tower or receiver, he had already become an obvious weak point for their opponents. However, witnessing his senior collapse after giving it all made Rexar's performance on the court seem like an eyesore.
The Ice Dust Team was the first in recent years to shake the throne of power; their efficient teamwork had produced remarkable results. In contrast, each core member of the Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team excelled at individual breakthroughs. At this moment, most of their firepower was being suppressed by this new team’s offensive horn.
In many matches, such situations were rarely seen. The Iron Triangle's offense had always been unstoppable; this had become a common saying among seven teams in recent years.
"Suppressing Iron Triangle will bring instability to their throne."
Despite this, when looking at teams that lack players with matching skills, a single point can lead to a vicious cycle where individual abilities are forced to break through. Soon enough, that match will turn into a trash game. As the fourth hidden firepower point, Badja, a born leader, transforms into a receiver the moment the team faces difficulties.
When two dominant receivers appear on the same team, the match can easily become a definitive one, sealing the outcome as a guaranteed victory.
"Last 56 seconds, let's go!" Freya shouted.
"Not much time left... keep pushing..." Long Xingchen stood up, still serious.
The 56-second timeout ended, and both teams returned to the court. The Blue Poison Tyrannosaurus Team took the field with Badja controlling the ball. Two passers led the team while the defense covered for the offense to break through the defensive line. The offensive team then launched a powerful assault, charging toward the paint.
In just thirty seconds, they scored six points. This was the tactic that Badja excelled at—simple and straightforward distribution. Using sheer physical prowess in such an unglamorous manner, as long as they could win, Azure Poison Tyrannosaurus remained Royal Team—an unshakable authority. The strongest team only needed physical strength, and Badja was the absolute brain of this team.
"Defense~~~"
The audience outside had been silent for a long time but soon erupted into cheers and roars. They had not taken their eyes off the game until now, their palms sweating profusely as they finally couldn't help but rally behind Ice Dust Team to shake the royal authority.
"Defense~~"
"Defense~~"
"We're going to attack with the most basic triangle offense—straight into the end zone," Badja shouted, as if making a grand declaration.
After his bold proclamation, the expressions of all members of Azure Poison Tyrannosaurus changed significantly. As he passed the ball out, several standout members of the offensive team began to move without the ball. Their movements were merely to create space for the real Iron Triangle—the absolute firepower point of their offense. No team could be targeted by him and escape unscathed.
To score, they had to charge into the end zone together, applying pressure on Ice Dust Team in the match. The defense and offense immediately sprang into action with mismatched defensive strategies and full-court pressure. Several individual weaknesses were magnified as Badja's strategy quickly proved effective.
As they tore through defenses, their formation was disrupted. He hid behind and sent out a high lob pass to some players on the opposite side. Three indistinct figures burst from the tangled center of the court and sprinted forward—center, receiver, and runner. Their opponents from Ice Dust Team were left behind as Kole exhausted his energy; after just a few steps, he panted heavily like an old bull trying to keep up with his rivals.
Rekasa always followed closely behind, but unfortunately, the distance had widened too much. At that moment, Freyr was caught by Badja and couldn't break free. His stamina had already dropped below the warning line, and Badja was not the kind of opponent he could shake off with brute force. Badja maintained a certain distance from him, and no matter how convincingly Freyr feigned a move, he could never escape; his spear was locked down!
On the other side, Long Xingchen dispatched three people to the edge of the restricted area while he stood inside, hoping this would be enough to delay until the end of the match.
"Whoever gets the ball, rush in and double-team, tighten up on the steals!" Long Xingchen commanded.
As soon as he finished speaking, three figures rushed forward at high speed. A sudden pass was directed towards Kino, and the three quickly surrounded him from all sides, leaving no blind spots. Unfortunately, they were lacking in height; Kino made a high throw, passing the ball to Ao on the other side. Ao's eyes sharpened as he held the ball, no longer passing but charging directly into the end zone.
"Don't underestimate the power of a champion!"
Ao's eyes turned bloodshot. Long Xingchen was not in good shape, but for a moment he unleashed Gene Chain. In this realm where physical attributes were nearly superhuman, anything unexpected could happen, completely deviating from an athlete's instincts. He bore down on his opponent like a beast, exerting intense pressure.
One person defended while another attacked; a sharp spear met the strongest defensive shield. The clash produced a piercing sound as they collided and fell to the ground. Long Xingchen was knocked out cold, while Meng quickly pounced to retrieve the ball and charged toward the end zone.
The final whistle blew simultaneously.
Both teams turned to look at the electronic Virtual Screen as Meng stepped on the edge of the restricted area, pressing the ball against the sideline on the other half. That area was not out of bounds; although they scored successfully, it only counted for 4 points. To earn 7 points for a touchdown, both player and ball needed to be within the boundary line at the same time.
Score: 4:41
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