Dominance

The entire crowd was fired up. This was, after all, Yan University's home turf. Even though the opposing team had brought many cheering students, they were no match for the Yan University students who had the advantage of the venue.

The roar from the stadium was deafening. Even with teachers trying to maintain order, they couldn't suppress the noise.

It could be said that the Yan University students had already been suppressing a lot of emotions.

The game, which had been going so well, had suddenly taken a sharp turn with obvious point losses. It was as if Yan University was just handing points to the other side. How could they not be frustrated?

And now, one of their own players had been injured by the opponent?!

Although it couldn't be confirmed yet whether the injury was intentional, it was clear that most of the enraged Yan University students were convinced it was.

Furthermore, in their eyes, all the previous unfortunate incidents were definitely the work of those scoundrels from the Polytechnic University, even though they had no proof.

With old and new grudges combined, if security hadn't been there to stop them, a few agitated students might have rushed onto the field.

On their own home ground, their own people were being bullied by outsiders. How could they stand for this?!

Actually, they weren't wrong. Xiao Xiao clearly saw the expression of anxious apology on the face of the student who stepped on him. But in the instant he looked down, a smug smile flashed and disappeared. The person also seemed to be trying to pull down the corners of his mouth, but still couldn't quite control it, resulting in a slightly upturned mouth that made his final expression look somewhat strange and comical.

The coldness in Xiao Xiao's eyes intensified. What a team, full of hidden corruption!

Such unsportsmanlike conduct, resorting to dirty tricks! The force in Xiao Xiao's hands unconsciously increased. The railing he gripped finally couldn't bear it any longer, letting out a grating groan.

Xiao Xiao was startled. He let go and looked. Two distinct handprints were imprinted on the iron railing. Uh, Xiao Xiao glanced around. Fortunately, everyone was focused on the game, and no one noticed him.

His strength had already become this great?

But what should he do?

In the end, Xiao Xiao calmly stated that he knew nothing about it. If anyone really asked, he'd just say he didn't know.

Maybe it was the mark left by some senior?

If he really said he did it, would anyone believe him?

"Hey, look, Eldest Brother is going on the field!" Zhuge Yun shouted, pointing at Zhang Bo in the resting area, who was being instructed by the coach.

"Will he be okay?" Zhao Luzheng was clearly still shaken by the previous string of incidents and worried that Eldest Brother might also be inexplicably targeted.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Bo saw Xiao Xiao's wave and jogged over.

However, before Xiao Xiao could say anything, Zhuge Yun was already grumbling, "Eldest Brother, go crush those bastards!"

"Eldest Brother, you need to be careful, don't let them scheme against you." Zhao Luzheng wasn't as optimistic as Zhuge Yun, always feeling that the people from the Polytechnic University were a bit strange.

After they finished speaking, Xiao Xiao said to Zhang Bo, who was about to leave, "Eldest Brother, play with confidence, everything will be fine."

Even though a player was injured, the game had to continue.

Besides, in sports, player injuries weren't that uncommon.

Naturally, the game couldn't be affected because of this.

When the game resumed, the Yan University players were clearly more hesitant. Although they were angry about their teammate's injury, the opponent's strange tactics left them baffled.

The more they couldn't figure it out, the more they tried, and the more their movements became stiff and chaotic. They were completely flustered, a far cry from their initial spirited appearance.

This game was incredibly frustrating. The Yan University players all had a knot of anger in their chests, but no outlet to release it.

Their increasingly anxious emotions also severely impacted their performance.

What was initially a evenly matched game now saw Yan University being completely suppressed by the Polytechnic University.

Zhang Bo was also very nervous. It was his first time playing, and his teammates' stiff performance made him even more inhibited. However, he had always been thick-skinned, and all his nervousness was transformed into anger by the opponent's arrogance.

Moreover, he inexplicably remembered Xiao Xiao's words before the game. It was just an ordinary sentence, but Xiao Xiao's deep and calm eyes at that moment made it impossible to treat the words lightly.

Zhang Bo was straightforward. Since Third Brother said it would be fine, it should be fine.

Besides, he was a big, burly guy. A fall would only result in a superficial injury, nothing serious. It was better than being bullied like this.

Thinking this, Zhang Bo slowly relaxed.

He immediately stole several balls from the opponent.

The entire stadium erupted in applause, a scene of jubilation.

"Well done, Eldest Brother!" Zhuge Yun shouted hoarsely.

"Beautiful!" Zhao Luzheng's eyes shone.

A smile also appeared in Xiao Xiao's eyes, but most of his attention remained fixed on that rookie player.

He knew that the opponent wouldn't be able to hold out much longer.

With Zhang Bo's lead, the players from Yan University gradually relaxed, no longer hesitant.

The score began to narrow.

Xiao Xiao suddenly stood up and took a few steps forward, stopping only when his abdomen hit the railing.

At this moment, Zhang Bo had the ball, and facing him was the rookie player.

Xiao Xiao leaned forward slightly, the scene before his eyes rapidly zooming in.

He clearly saw faint streaks of blood-red appearing in the rookie player's eyes; it seemed like just the blink of an eye before his originally dark eyes were about to turn into a pair of terrifying Blood Pupils.

He also saw the rookie player curve his lips into an arc towards Zhang Bo, filled with malice and contempt.

But even more clearly, he saw Zhang Bo's cheeks gradually turn pale, then bluish, and his eyes grow increasingly hollow and terrified.

This is too much! Xiao Xiao felt a fire ignite within him, burning hotter and hotter, scorching all the way to his eyes.

In an instant, Xiao Xiao's eyes blazed with Golden Light, shining brilliantly. His gaze, devoid of joy or sorrow, fell lightly upon the rookie player, yet it felt like Mount Tai pressing down, weighing over a thousand pounds.

The entire space seemed to freeze suddenly.

Golden radiance flickered in the air, weaving and moving like dragons in the clouds, a powerful pressure spreading everywhere.

It forcefully pushed back the scarlet hue in the rookie player's eyes.

Watching the rookie player's bulging eyes, his expression a mix of rage and bewildered confusion, Xiao Xiao felt no relief. He firmly suppressed the rookie player, preventing any foul play.

A match should be played honorably and openly. Using underhanded tactics and tripping others was not the act of a gentleman, and relying on external forces was even more unacceptable. Therefore, Xiao Xiao slightly lowered his eyelids. Just behave yourself.

It's so much better to play the game honestly.

Zhang Bo seemed to suddenly awaken from a nightmare. Everything before was hazy, with only a slight lingering palpitation in his heart. Zhang Bo shook his head, glancing confusedly at his opponent, who was called the strongest rookie, wondering why he had such a twisted expression.

Zhang Bo didn't think much of it. Seizing the opportunity, he made a nimble dribble past his opponent, then jumped and shot. Swish, a clean basket!