A Relentlessly Intense Offensive and Defensive Battle (1)

In Episode 182, Mu Shenyi reacted with incredible speed. Almost the instant the basketball changed hands, he pushed off and slid sideways, his figure flashing like lightning as he blocked Chi Tong's left side. With his arms slightly spread, he sealed off every route of penetration.

But Chi Tong did not stop. The moment Mu Shenyi had just settled into his defensive position, Chi Tong flipped his wrist again, and the basketball returned to his right hand like a nimble sprite. His center of gravity shifted right as well, his feet adjusting lightly. The feints flowed seamlessly into one another, as if he were about to tear through the defense from the right side in the next second.

A sharp glint flashed through Mu Shenyi's eyes. Without the slightest panic, he drove with his legs and slid sideways again, firmly cutting off Chi Tong's right side. The distance between them remained in the perfect range to guard against both a drive and a pass.

Just as everyone thought this offensive and defensive tug-of-war would continue, Chi Tong suddenly lowered his body, took a quick step forward with his right foot, and leaned his shoulder slightly ahead, as though he were about to force his way through.

Mu Shenyi was thrown off by the sudden fake. His body instinctively retreated half a step, and his hands lowered slightly as he prepared to stop him.

But just as he steadied his balance, Chi Tong abruptly pulled his feet back and quickly stepped away.

Hmm!

Mu Shenyi's gaze sharpened suddenly, and his heart jolted. He watched helplessly as Chi Tong opened up nearly two meters of distance between them, instantly realizing that he had fallen for it.

But it was already too late to step forward and contest him.

As Chi Tong stepped