Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

Fusion value +15%

Seeing this system notification made Lu Xiao even happier than when he defeated Spain.

The last time Hyuga Kojiro's fusion value increased was purely a matter of imagination, which was quite unsettling.

Now [Jie Shiyi] seems to be much more normal.

As long as you use [Spatial Awareness] multiple times on the field,

Make good use of the "puzzle pieces" on the field to score goals.

This makes it easier to reach the soul of the character [Jie Shiyi] and increase the fusion value.

After unlocking skill 2 [Direct Strike Kick], the fusion value is not far from skill 3.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Template: Jieshiyi-S (Fusion Value 67%)

—Skill: Spatial Awareness

—Skill: Straight Strike Kick

—Skill: Unlocked at 75% Fusion Value

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Based on Lu Xiao's research on previous templates, skill 3 is usually similar to an "ultimate skill".

In a crucial match or on a critical ball, it can establish absolute control and have a decisive effect.

Lu Xiao couldn't wait to see what kind of special abilities Jie Shiyi, the "protagonist," possessed.

In fact, the template of [Jie Shi Yi] is more suitable for fusion, forming your own muscle memory.

This makes the "puzzle pieces" easier to see on the field.

It enables faster and more timely decision-making.

However, the success rate of S-level template fusion is not high.

Lu Xiao was afraid that if his luck was even slightly bad, this excellent S-level template would be directly damaged.

That would be a losing proposition.

……

Belgium's 2-1 comeback victory against Spain has finally reversed public opinion in Belgium.

They stumbled their way into the knockout stage, drawing with Sweden and Ireland in the group stage, which almost made Belgian fans want to vomit blood.

Fortunately, they played well in the knockout stage.

However, it was still very close, and at many moments they were almost caught up or even overtaken by Spain.

There are still some discordant voices on the internet and in the media.

"The golden generation? They're just a disorganized mess."

"Is it really impossible for Hazard, Lue, and De Bruyne to synergize?"

"Does Belgium have the same problems as England?"

The most famous problem in football is the incompatibility between Gerrard and Lampard in England.

World-class midfielders Gerrard and Lampard are key players for Liverpool and Chelsea, respectively.

Both players have achieved remarkable success and possess outstanding midfield control.

With two key players, England should have been stronger.

God knows why, but the two of them, even though they were on the same team, just couldn't coordinate well.

1+1<<<2

England has had a succession of managers, but no one has been able to solve this problem.

Ten years later, England, though seemingly star-studded, remained a team with questionable fighting spirit and was destined to never win a championship.

Harry Kane, Foden, Bellingham, Palmer, Rice...

The lineup was so impressive that it made other coaches envious, but on the field it was a complete mess.

This year's Belgian team has somewhat of this problem.

It was all thanks to Lu Xiao that the team moved forward.

If it weren't for Lu Xiao's incredible record of scoring 8 goals in 4 games, averaging 2 goals per game,

Belgium will probably be eliminated in the group stage.

Therefore, apart from Lu Xiao

Many superstars, including Hazard, Lukaku, De Bruyne, Fellaini, and Vermaelen, have been criticized by the media.

Unfortunately, Kevin De Bruyne is someone who cares a lot about opinions.

Dingding felt very sad when he realized that no one understood him.

Sitting on a lounge chair in the backyard of the resort hotel, I silently stared at the night sky and counted the stars.

"Bro, are you just standing here daydreaming?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I came out for some fresh air."

Don't read what you read online...

"I've already seen it."

"Alright, let's try to play well from now on and prove them wrong."

"A slap in the face?"

De Bruyne was a little confused by Lu Xiao's description.

Lu Xiao could only give a brief explanation of the concept of "slap in the face" in online articles.

"I see. But can we still play a beautiful game? There's something strange going on on the field."

Playing against Spain was already very difficult.

Wouldn't it be even more difficult to face strong teams in the quarterfinals?

Just then, De Bruyne's phone popped up a notification, a news feed from ESPN he was following on Twitter:

Germany defeats Slovakia 3-0! In the quarterfinals, Germany will face Belgium!

Upon seeing this message, De Bruyne remained silent for a moment, then quietly uttered:

"Shit!"

Germany!

The reigning World Cup champions!

A top contender for international championships for the past 20 years, consistently demonstrating strong performance and reaching the semi-finals of major tournaments multiple times!

They possess formidable fighting power, with no major weaknesses in physique, technique, teamwork, or individual star abilities.

Despite the influence of Bayern Munich, the German national team was gradually influenced by Guardiola and "trained" by Löw to become a possession-based team, slowly losing its iron-blooded tradition.

However, Germany's strength should not be underestimated.

"The German team."

Lu Xiao was also taken aback when he drew Germany.

Subconsciously, I felt that the German team was the most difficult team to beat.

The lingering glory of the world champions has not yet faded, and the momentum of the German team has deeply impressed people.

But Lu Xiao quickly recalled the memories from the prophecy in his dream.

"The semifinals?"

In the original timeline, Germany and Italy were evenly matched, with Germany narrowly defeating Italy in a penalty shootout.

They were defeated by France 2-0 in the semi-finals, ending their run in the top 4.

The upcoming 2018 World Cup and 2022 World Cup,

In two consecutive World Cups, the German team played terribly and failed to advance from the group stage.

At the same time, in the 2020 European Championship, the German team was also eliminated in the first round of the knockout stage, easily defeated by England 2-0.

The once formidable German war machine has gradually drifted down the path of being outwardly strong but inwardly weak, with no turning back.

2016 seems to have been a pivotal year in the decline of the German war machine.

"Kevin."

"What? Are you going to give me another pep talk?"

De Bruyne has learned the word "chicken soup for the soul".

"No, I just have a feeling that the German team is actually very weak, not as strong as I imagined."

"Really?"

"Have you forgotten how we thrashed Bayern in Leverkusen last year?"

"this……"

The more De Bruyne pondered it, the brighter his eyes became.

Indeed, the German national team is mainly built on the foundation of Bayern Munich, and the vast majority of players in the squad come from the Bundesliga.

Last season, I and Lu Xiao dominated the Bundesliga.

No team can threaten Leverkusen.

Thinking about it this way, German tanks seem like they were made of paper.

It looks intimidating,

In reality, it breaks easily with just one poke.

"As expected of your inspirational quotes, they really work."

"Let's invite Eden to practice together tomorrow and try to practice more to improve our teamwork."

"But how could Eden possibly do extra training?"

"You know him better, so try to persuade him. I'm sure he'll stay."

"Me?"

De Bruyne forced a smile.

Lu Xiao, that guy, all he knows is bullying honest people.

However, given the excellent teamwork in the last game, I believe Hazard will definitely agree to practice extra together!

The Belgian Trident, united!

……

Quarter-final Preview: Germany's support rate is higher than Belgium's, Lu Xiao may be eliminated!

Germany, the defending World Cup champions, are second only to hosts France in the odds of winning the title!

Belgium coach: This is the toughest match ever! I'm not sure if the team is ready, but we will give it our all.

As the match day approaches

An unprecedented sense of urgency has emerged, from the fans to the Belgian team itself!

German tanks are coming!