After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

A new round of matches.

Arsenal play away against Leicester City.

The lights of the King Power Stadium appeared somewhat cold in the late autumn twilight.

The final whistle had long since blown, and the scoreboard showed Leicester City 1-2 Arsenal.

This was a victory that wasn't exactly exhilarating, but it was a pragmatic one.

Maguire did a great job for Leicester City today.

Inside the stadium, the disappointment of Leicester City fans mingled with the jubilation of Arsenal fans, but the overall atmosphere remained relatively mild, as the two teams are not bitter rivals.

Moreover, both teams have many teammates from the England national team.

Yan Yuan stood on the sidelines, his body still covered in sweat and grass clippings from the intense competition.

He walked toward Leicester City captain and his good friend on the England national team, Harry Maguire.

This tall center-back was like a wall of sighs today. In the first half, he made a last-minute clearance off the goal line, blocking Aubameyang's sure-fire shot.

In the second half, he blocked Saka's powerful shot from close range inside the penalty area with his body!

It was his two crucial and heroic performances that allowed Leicester City to lose by only one goal.

"Harry, you were really... amazing today."

Yan Yuan sincerely praised him, extending his hand to shake Maguire's hand firmly.

"Those two defensive plays of yours were absolutely phenomenal!"

Maguire's face showed a hint of helplessness at the loss, but more so a sense of relief after giving his all.

He patted Yan Yuan on the shoulder: "There's nothing I can do, you guys in the attacking third are all too aggressive, especially you, I can't keep up with you when you run. Luckily Vardy scored one against you today, so at least we weren't shut out."

Maguire gestured towards Vardy next to him with his lip.

Vardy was talking to his teammates when he saw Yan Yuan walking over, and he smiled.

This striker, known for his speed and instinct, capitalized on a brief lapse in Arsenal's defense in the second half.

With his signature forward run and a tap-in from a teammate's cross, he scored Leicester City's only goal.

"Jamie!" Yan Yuan greeted Vardy with a smile.

"That ball's positioning was too tricky! It was impossible to defend against." Vardy chuckled, "There's no other way, that's how I make a living." The two gave each other a quick high five.

Midfielder Ndidi also came over.

The Nigerian international's sweeping movements and tackles in midfield repeatedly thwarted Arsenal's attacking play today.

Yan Yuan also exchanged a few words with him, expressing his recognition of his strength.

As his teammates called out, Yan Yuan bid farewell to Maguire, Vardy, and others, promising to see them again at the national team training camp. He then quickly walked towards the player tunnel and joined the Arsenal team.

He wore a calm smile of victory as he high-fived his teammates, but deep in his eyes lurked a barely perceptible, barely suppressed burning passion.

That has nothing to do with the outcome of this match.

……

It was nearly midnight when they returned to their private lounge at the Kearney training ground in London.

The noise subsided, leaving only the smell of cleaning agents and a sense of tranquility in the changing room.

Most of my teammates have already left.

Yan Yuan declined Aubameyang's invitation to go out for a late-night snack, saying he was a little tired and wanted to rest early.

He walked into the shower alone, the warm water washing away his tired body, taking away the sweat, grass clippings, and the stickiness after the game, but it couldn't wash away the increasingly intense excitement in his heart.

After taking a shower and changing into clean and comfortable casual clothes, Yan Yuan did not leave immediately.

He looked around to make sure there was no one else in the lounge.

Outside the window, the base was shrouded in darkness, with only the lights of the distant roads and the signs at the edge of the training ground emitting a faint glow.

Yan Yuan couldn't wait any longer; he couldn't even wait until he got home.

He walked to his locker and sat down, not turning on the main light, but relying on the small light built into the locker for illumination.

He took a deep breath, as if performing some solemn ritual, and slowly closed his eyes.

Consciousness sank deep into the mind.

That familiar system, which only he could perceive, quietly unfolded.

The semi-transparent system interface floats in front of you like a holographic projection.

The interface is so simple it's almost monotonous. In the most prominent position in the center, a clear experience bar extends like a progress chart, with crucial numbers marked next to it:

Points: 100071

100071!

Those extra 71 points clearly signify that a long-awaited milestone has been achieved!

It's exceeded!

More than 100,000 points!

Yan Yuan involuntarily held his breath at that moment.

My heart pounded powerfully in my chest, producing a deep, rapid drumbeat.

He waited too long, and paid too much for it with sweat, pain, sleepless nights, and extreme training!

From Hoffenheim to Arsenal, from professional player to national team player...

Countless extra training sessions, countless times of gritting your teeth and persevering through exhaustion and muscle soreness, countless times watching your points slowly and painstakingly increase with the system notifications—all for this moment!

For that core skill that could change the trajectory of his career!

[A Steel Body on the Green Field]!

Without the slightest hesitation, filled with an overwhelming desire, he clicked on the inconspicuous "Skill Shop" icon on the system interface.

The virtual shelves in the store display a wide variety of skill icons, some shining brightly, others dim and unclear.

Yan Yuan's gaze swept past them, like the most precise navigation, instantly locking onto the skill icon at the highest level, shimmering with a calm and heavy metallic luster.

It was an abstract human figure outlined by countless tiny lines, as if cast in steel, with strong and smooth lines, exuding an aura of unshakeable rock.

As expected of a mythical skill, it exudes an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Below the icon, the skill name and function are clearly labeled:

Skill: [Steel Body on the Green Field]

Skill type: Passive

effect:

[On a football field, there is no possibility of subcutaneous tissue injury. (Within the playing area of ​​a football match, any form of contact, collision, tackle, or landing impact cannot cause internal damage to human tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and bones. External injuries will still leave visible marks, such as bruises, broken skin, and bleeding, but will not affect the subcutaneous tissue.)]

[Physical recovery speed increased by 100%. (Post-match fatigue, muscle soreness, and minor strains will recover at twice the speed, significantly shortening the physical recovery period.)]

There are no dazzling special effects or fancy enhancements.

These two lines of text are simple, cold, yet possess an absolute sense of power.

"That's it!" Yan Yuan shouted in his heart.

The ultimate defense he had always dreamed of.

It is the strongest foundation that supports his continuous charge on the top stage, fearless confrontation, and full realization of his offensive talents!

With it, those dreaded cruciate ligament tears, ankle fractures, severe muscle strains...

It will be completely unrelated to him.

He can sprint, change direction, and jump without reservation in the most intense confrontations, without having to worry anymore!

With double the recovery speed, he can recover from fatigue more quickly and meet the challenges of a packed schedule in better condition!

He could even stop considering taking time off.

This is not just an improvement, it's a qualitative change.

It is the ultimate scabbard that completely unleashes his "offensive weapon"!

His gaze fell on the price tag below the skill icon: 100000 points.

My attention was focused on the "buy" button.

Yan Yuan felt a surge of tension, like an electric current, rush through his spine.

He took another deep breath, as if to pour all his determination and expectation into it.

Then, using all his strength, he pressed down hard!

Ding!

A very faint notification sound, seemingly existing only at the level of consciousness, rang out.

Points: 71

The original 100071 points were instantly wiped out.

Only a lonely 71 points remain.

At the same time, the metal human icon symbolizing the "steel body of the green field" suddenly burst forth with a dazzling, liquid-metal-like silver-white light.

The light instantly filled his entire field of vision, and then he was drawn in by an invisible force.

It suddenly contracted and collapsed, eventually transforming into an intensely hot yet non-scorching force that surged into his limbs and bones, into every cell of his body.

Yan Yuan's body involuntarily tensed up at that moment.

He was waiting for a scene similar to the "transformation" or "unity of bones and muscles" in fantasy novels.

however……

Nothing happened.

There were no cracking bones, no bulging muscles, and no uncontrolled surge of power.

The moment that scorching torrent surged into his body, it seemed to completely merge into his flesh, bone marrow, and even the deepest part of every cell, disappearing without a trace like a drop of water flowing into the ocean.

A few seconds later, the light completely faded, and the space of consciousness returned to calm.

On the system interface, the skill icon for "Steel Body on the Green Field" has disappeared from the store shelves.

Now, this skill lies quietly at the very top of his personal skill bar.

The icon is lit up steadily, radiating a warm and understated metallic luster, indicating that it has been activated and equipped.

Yan Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.

He quickly lowered his head, spread his hands, and repeatedly clenched and unclenched his fists.

He stood up again, stomped his feet hard, twisted his waist, and loosened his joints.

The touch, the strength, the body's feedback... everything was normal.

There was no difference between when he walked into the lounge and when he did.

"That's...it's over? No way...how come I didn't feel anything at all??"

Yan Yuan was a little confused, and even doubted whether he had made a mistake.

The ultimate skill obtained by exchanging 100,000 points was purchased in such a mundane way?

It wasn't as earth-shattering as I had imagined at all.

He closed his eyes again, sank into his consciousness, and carefully examined the [Steel Body on the Green Field] icon that had been lit up and equipped.

The skill description remains crystal clear: "Immune to all possible injuries on the football field" and "Body recovery speed increased by 100%".

He tried to feel the changes inside his body.

It lacks surging power and an indestructible hardness.

He even tried pinching his arm hard.

It still hurts, just like before.

A sense of bewilderment and uncertainty swept through my mind.

Is there a system error? Or am I misunderstanding something?

But he quickly calmed down.

He recalled the key qualifying word in the skill description: "green field".

This skill's effect is limited to the "green field".

It doesn't change the fundamental structure of your body, making you invulnerable to weapons in normal times.

It's more like a powerful "field rule," an invisible, absolute protective barrier and recovery engine that only takes effect when you step onto that specific patch of grass on the football field.

Its strength lies in "potential immunity" and "accelerated recovery," rather than granting you superhuman strength or a body of steel.

It provides you with the strongest underlying rule protection in the place where you need protection the most, when you are most vulnerable (during the landing and recovery period).

Once Yan Yuan understood this, the confusion in his heart instantly vanished.

Instead, it brings an indescribable sense of security and a profound sense of peace.

He doesn't need to test "Body of Steel" in the lounge right now.

All he needs to know is that the next time he steps onto the pitch at the Colney training ground, when he runs on the Premier League pitch again on the weekend, that invisible, unbreakable barrier will have already quietly opened.

Those moments of resistance that made him subconsciously hold back, those moments that left him with lingering fear when he landed, will all become history.

He can fight for every five-ball ball without reservation, make every extreme sprint and change of direction, and compete for every high ball.

His body will recover from fatigue and clear lactic acid at twice the speed after the match, accumulating energy for the next battle.

This is the meaning of "the steel body on the green field".

It won't turn you into a superhero in your daily life.

But it makes you a truly fearless, enduring, and resilient warrior on the green field.

Yan Yuan let out a long, deep breath.

His tense body completely relaxed, and a smile of immense satisfaction and peace of mind appeared on his face.

That smile carried a sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from its shoulders.

He stood up, took one last look at the warm and stable skill icon in his mind, and then turned around.

The locker door was closed, and the lounge lights were turned off.

Stepping out of the base building, the chilly autumn night wind blew in.

100,000 points have been used up.

The steel body is complete.

There are no more obstacles ahead.

The era that truly belongs to Yan Yuan—an era of unbridled passion and full-force attacks—officially begins at this moment.