Chapter 8: The Whole Court Explodes
"How is this possible?" Ye Feng looked up at Lin Tian, who stood like a wall in front of him, utterly unable to believe what he was seeing.
Ye Feng, a basketball prodigy from Kanyue City Third Middle School, was a sports special recruit.
He was specially recruited by Kanyue City Sports University because of his excellent physical condition and proficient basketball skills.
For Ye Feng, who had extreme confidence in his basketball abilities, being blocked was a complete humiliation.
An immense humiliation!!!
After being blocked by Lin Tian, Ye Feng’s handsome face became increasingly ferocious, as he pointed a finger at Lin Tian’s nose: "Just you wait!"
"What? Feeling bad about being blocked? Want to turn the tables?" Lin Tian chuckled lightly, "If you have the skills, give me a big block later too!"
"Don’t get cocky. Don’t cry later!" Ye Feng turned confidently back to his half of the court, but his gaze never left Lin Tian.
The attack by Class Two was thwarted by a block, and now it was Class One’s turn to go on the offensive.
Lin Tian actively called for the ball, but the guard holding it clearly didn’t trust him, despite the recent morale-boosting block.
In the eyes of these basketball players, it was just luck and Ye Feng’s carelessness, not a true display of Lin Tian’s skills.
Not getting the ball was really awkward; Lin Tian followed the team running, with Ye Feng guarding him closely.
Being able to tie up the opponent’s main player was perhaps Lin Tian’s only contribution.
But even so, the Class One offense ended with the shot by an unmarked guard hitting the rim.
3:13, and the score was stuck.
"Oh my God!" Lin Tian held his forehead in frustration.
You’re not afraid of opponents like gods, but you’re afraid of teammates like pigs.
This phrase was spot on!
When offense doesn’t work, you retreat to defense, and Lin Tian’s mark was still Ye Feng.
Whether by intention or coincidence, the one who initially matched up with Lin Tian was Feng Biao, but perhaps Ye Feng intentionally wanted to humiliate Lin Tian, so he switched.
"Dare you block me again!" Ye Feng taunted.
"If you dare to dunk in front of me, I dare to block you!" Lin Tian said with ease.
In terms of height, wingspan, and strength, Ye Feng didn’t have the advantage, so why would Lin Tian be afraid of him?
Ye Feng’s dribbling speed increased, a couple of feints, then suddenly he accelerated and took large steps to fumble past Lin Tian.
Lin Tian watched Ye Feng race past, but followed leisurely.
Because Ye Feng was so fast, the four other Class One defenders didn’t react in time, leaving an open defended gap beneath the basket.
Ye Feng took long strides, leaped high, his body coiled into a bow shape, right arm stretched back, this action...
Anyone with some basketball knowledge knew what this action represented.
Windmill dunk.
It was actually a windmill dunk.
No one expected Ye Feng to perform a windmill dunk.
"Ye Feng’s physical fitness is incredibly good!"
"Ye Feng is amazing, truly deserving of being a special recruit by the sports academy!"
"The block just now was pure luck, try blocking again if you can!"
Flying rapidly in the air towards the basket, Ye Feng heard the surrounding discussions, a smug yet disdainful smile appeared on his lips, "Trying to fight me, you’re still too green!"
"So fast!"
"So high!"
At this moment, the whole crowd exclaimed.
A shadow had been closely following Ye Feng, suddenly accelerated as well, and then leaped high.
In the eyes of the audience, that shadow moved faster and jumped even higher than Ye Feng.
"This shot is definitely mine!" Ye Feng felt the rushing wind behind him, forcefully pushed his right hand forward, aiming for the basket that was just within reach.
"Slap!" Just as Ye Feng gleefully aimed to slam the ball into the hoop, he felt the basketball in his hand being pinned against the backboard.
Followed by a harsh collision that threw his body off balance, making him crash awkwardly to the ground again.
"Oh my God, am I blind?"
"It was a chase-down block, and he blocked Ye Feng!"
"Two blocks on Ye Feng in such a short time, who is he?"
"How can he be this awesome!"
This time, the onlookers were in an uproar; if the previous moment was akin to a surface-to-ground missile explosion, now a bomber had launched an air raid directly overhead.
The whole place was boiling over!
"Who is that person?"
"When did Class One have such a terrific basketball prodigy?"
If Lin Tian’s first block was a fluke, then this chase-down block left no one doubting his skill.
Because a chase-down block isn’t something accomplished just by luck; it needs absolute speed and jumping height.
𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
At the very least, one must be faster and jump higher than Ye Feng to even attempt a chase-down block.
Yet, Lin Tian achieved this unbelievable chase-down block.
Thus, the whole venue was explosively boiling.
Even seasoned basketball fans knelt down, bowing lavishly, as if witnessing a miracle.
This time, Ye Feng didn’t get off lightly; his face was even slightly swollen, and combined with his flushed complexion from anger, he didn’t look as handsome anymore.
This time, Ye Feng wasn’t bewildered; he knew exactly what had happened just now.
A chase-down block followed by being knocked by Lin Tian in mid-air, losing balance, and crashing to the ground.
"You damn it!" The usually rational Ye Feng finally lost his cool, and the first thing he did upon rising was try to choke Lin Tian.
Lin Tian immediately pushed Ye Feng away: "What? Can’t beat me in basketball, so you want to fight?"
"You did it on purpose!" Ye Feng pointed at Lin Tian’s nose.
"On purpose? What on purpose?" Lin Tian spread his hands, feigning innocence: "You mean I deliberately blocked you? So by your logic, I should let you complete your fancy windmill dunk?"
"Are you still dreaming? This is a basketball game, not your solo showcase!" Lin Tian snorted coldly, scanning the entire court loftily, pounding his chest firmly.
"Who’s next!"
"I challenge, who’s next!!!"
At this moment, the entire stadium was silenced.
At this moment, everyone was stunned by Lin Tian’s imposing presence.
Right now, no one dared to question him.
"Mr. Gao, when did your Class One develop such an impressive basketball talent?" Class Two’s homeroom teacher Mr. Li asked in amazement.
"Didn’t Mr. Li just emphasize comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physique, beauty, and labor?" Mr. Gao said with satisfaction, "I’m not just saying it; I’ve always been teaching students that way as their homeroom teacher!"
Mr. Li was displeased in his heart, but considering the situation where Ye Feng was blocked twice by Lin Tian, he couldn’t find a word to rebut.
Though Mr. Gao appeared calm on the surface, internally he was filled with questions: "Since when did Lin Tian become so good at basketball?"