Billiards: Starting with the Overlord's Shot, Dominating the World

Wang Feng brought his "topspin machine" nature to its fullest potential. Every topspin shot he made was powerful and heavy, with an unpredictable arc and intense spin.

Fan Zhengyang, however, responded sharply and refused to give an inch!

You hit a topspin, I'll counter with an even more explosive topspin!

If you engage in a rally, I'll fight you from mid-court all the way to the far-court!

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Inside the stadium, only the explosive sounds of the billiard balls being struck with all their might by the two players could be heard.

The white billiard balls blurred into afterimages between the two players, each collision seemingly accompanied by sparks!

This is the purest, most primal, and most igniting clash of power and speed that will set men's blood on fire!

"My God! This is an amateur match? This is more exciting than the World Cup final I've ever watched!"

"My mom asked me why I was kneeling while watching the game, and I said I was watching a Gundam battle!"

"This is so exciting! So exciting! This is the true charm of billiards!"

The audience went wild. They forgot to cheer, forgot to shout, and just stared in disbelief at the two figures on the field who looked like gods descended from heaven, enjoying this visual feast.

Zhou Zhenhua had also stood up from his seat, his hands clenched into fists, his eyes fixed on every detail on the field.

He was shocked.

He originally thought that Fan Zhengyang was just a student who relied on one or two unorthodox methods to make a living.

But now he realizes how wrong he was!

This kid's fundamentals are so solid it's outrageous!

His forehand, backhand, footwork, touch... he has almost no obvious weaknesses!

What's most terrifying is his ability to maintain a rally! In a head-to-head battle with a professional-level topspin machine like Wang Feng, he didn't fall behind at all, and even had a slight edge in terms of quality!

This is hardly a "wild" genius! This is clearly a rare gem that has been overlooked by the common people!

"I've struck gold... I've really struck gold this time!" Zhou Zhenhua was so excited that his whole body was trembling slightly.

On the field, the score fluctuated and was extremely close.

5:5，6:6，7:7……

Fan Zhengyang was playing with great enthusiasm, and he felt like every cell in his body was cheering and jumping for joy!

He hadn't experienced the thrill of meeting a worthy opponent and a worthy adversary in a long time!

However, in the fierce competition, the gap in experience gradually became apparent.

Wang Feng, after all, is a former key player of the provincial team. His control of the game rhythm and his handling of crucial points are superior to Fan Zhengyang's.

After the score was tied at 8-8, Wang Feng suddenly changed his tactics. Instead of going head-to-head with Fan Zhengyang, he used two variations of his serve and a surprise short flick to score two points and reach game point!

10: 8!

In the final point, Wang Feng once again dragged the game into his forte: a mid-to-long-range rally.

After five consecutive high-quality rallies, he suddenly flicked his wrist, changing the rhythm of his shots and unleashing a topspin shot with a strong sidespin!

Fan Zhengyang slowed his pace by half a beat.

The ball grazed his racket face and flew out of bounds.

11: 8.

Fan Zhengyang narrowly lost the first game.

A collective sigh of regret rippled through the audience.

"Ah...we lost..." Ye Zhiwei's heart clenched.

However, when everyone thought Fan Zhengyang would be frustrated, he did something that surprised everyone, including Zhou Zhenhua and Wang Feng.

He threw down his racket and burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! That's great! That's so satisfying!"

His laughter was full of heartfelt joy and delight, without a trace of disappointment or frustration.

He looked at Wang Feng on the other side of the net, his eyes showing no resentment at losing, only the excitement of meeting a worthy opponent and a burning fighting spirit.

"Senior, you're really strong!" he exclaimed sincerely. "However, in the next round, I'll be getting serious."

After saying that, he picked up his racket, walked to the sidelines, and wiped his sweat with a towel.

His face showed no sign of discouragement; on the contrary, he was full of energy and high spirits, as if it was his opponent who had just lost the game, not him.

Wang Feng stared at him, stunned.

What kind of monster is this? Losing the game, yet more excited than winning?

In the corner, Zhou Zhenhua watched this scene, his eyes burning with an almost explosive intensity.

He knew that what he valued most had finally appeared in this boy.

Techniques can be practiced, tactics can be learned, but a heart that never gives up, becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents, and enjoys the battle is a talent that is priceless!

This kid was born for the big stage!

"Xiao Wang..." Zhou Zhenhua murmured to himself, his eyes filled with anticipation, "Unleash your full power. Because what you're about to face might be... a demon king who has been fully awakened!"

Break between games.

Inside the stadium, a giant holographic projection was replaying the thrilling back-and-forth battles of the first game.

The audience was still immersed in the shock of the amazing battle between the gods, and they were discussing it among themselves.

"Incredible! Wang Feng truly lives up to his reputation as a former provincial team member; the quality of his topspin shots is simply phenomenal!"

"Although Fan Shen lost, he didn't lose unjustly! To fight Wang Feng to such a high level, he has already proven himself!"

"It's a pity, they were still lacking in experience and attention to detail. But seeing such a wonderful match was worth it!"

Most people believe that Fan Zhengyang's defeat was still honorable, and his dark horse journey is likely to come to an end.

In the rest area, the coach from No. 3 Middle School was anxiously handing Fan Zhengyang water and fanning him, constantly muttering, "Don't rush, Xiao Yang, stay calm! We can't compete with him in terms of experience. In the next game, try to vary your shots more, use your short game..."

Fan Zhengyang gulped down more than half a bottle of water, his face still beaming with excitement. He ignored the coach's tactical instructions, because in his mind, an even grander "storm" was brewing.

"Awesome! This is so awesome!" he shouted to the system in his mind. "This is what playing ball should be like! System, is there anything more exciting?!"

Perhaps sensing his intense fighting spirit that almost overflowed the screen, the cold system notification sounded like heavenly music at this moment.

[Ding! Detected that the host's fighting spirit has reached its peak during the confrontation with a powerful enemy, and the desire for victory has exceeded the critical threshold!]

[Ding! Legendary player template compatibility test... 95% compatibility with Fan Zhendong!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have unlocked Fan Zhendong's core skill ahead of schedule—Fierce Transformation into a Straight Line!]

[Skill Description: Fierce Straight Line, the ultimate killing move for the backhand position! It ignores the rhythm of the battle and the opponent's positioning, delivering the most lethal straight line attack at the most unbelievable moment with the most ferocious posture! This skill is extremely taxing on physical and mental energy; please use it with caution.]

boom!

A massive flow of information, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly flooded into Fan Zhengyang's brain.

At that moment, he seemed to see a solid and steady figure at the top of the world, tearing apart all the opponents' defenses time and time again in high-speed rallies with that backhand straight shot that was like a dimensional slash.

That domineering aura of "I am the only one who can do it!"

That kind of decisive, one-hit kill!

That incredible control over the route and timing!

"Is this... the true essence of turning misfortune into a straight line?" Fan Zhengyang murmured to himself, his eyes becoming incredibly deep and sharp at this moment.