kingnovel Chapter 167: Platinum Combination’s Perseverance (End)
Chapter 167: Platinum Combination’s Perseverance (End)
Marui Bunta swung his racket with all his might and hit the tennis ball out.
However, this attack seemed to have lost its sharpness and strength.
Sweat fell on the tennis court like drizzle. Obviously, as the game progressed, even a battle-hardened team like Rikkai University's players' physical strength was gradually approaching its limit.
Standing at one end of the baseline, Hou Changtaro's eyes were fixed on the tennis ball that was slightly slowing down.
There was a hint of confidence in his eyes, as if he had already seen through his opponent's intentions.
In a flash, he quickly adjusted his pace and rushed forward, like a cheetah ready to pounce, instantly bursting out with amazing power.
"Snapped!"
A crisp sound of hitting the ball cut through the air, and Hou Changtaro hit an ultra-high-speed half-volley with a nearly perfect posture.
This shot was not only incredibly fast, but also reflected his deep understanding of the game and accurate judgment.
The ball was tricky and went at an astonishing speed, heading straight for the opponent's court.
Faced with this sudden attack, Jackal Sangyuan was obviously caught off guard.
He tried to adjust his position quickly, but he was still a step too slow.
That super-fast half-volley shot penetrated his defense like a ghost and landed steadily inside the boundary.
"15-40, Hyotei is leading."
The jackal was stunned, a glint of disbelief in his eyes.
"Super-High-Speed Half Volley... Isn't this Shishido's ultimate move? Why does Feng also know it?"
His heart was filled with doubts and confusion.
Although Hou Chotaro's super-fast half-volley may not be as powerful as Shishido's, the speed and skill it demonstrates are enough to give the opponent a headache.
He prayed silently in his heart that the scene just now was just an accident in the game, not a true display of his opponent's strength.
However, reality ruthlessly extinguished his hope of luck like cold water.
In the following rounds of the game, both he and his partner Marui seemed to have encountered an invisible barrier. Every fierce attack seemed to be gently absorbed by a sponge and could not reach Feng's indestructible baseline defense.
Feng's volleying skills seemed to have undergone a qualitative leap in a short period of time. Not only was the speed astonishing, but the trajectory changes were also somewhat unpredictable, making it difficult for the two of them to find his flaws even if they tried their best.
What is even more shocking is that Feng's volleying skills have improved so quickly that he has quietly surpassed Shishido, the best volleyer in their team, and has become an insurmountable wall for Rikkai University.
(It’s impossible to perfectly copy and paste Shishido’s ball skills right away, you have to adapt slowly)
The situation of the game took a sharp turn for the worse. Rikkai University's originally steady offensive was cleverly transformed into defensive counterattacks by the Hyotei team time and time again, and the points slipped away from their fingertips like water.
The final score was "6-6". Hyotei managed to make up for the deficit bit by bit and was on par with Rikkai University.
At this moment, the serve right fell into Shishido's hands first, which undoubtedly gave Marui and Jackal a chance to breathe.
The two looked at each other. Although they were still worried about the next game, at least they didn't have to face Feng's serve every time, so they still had hope of winning.
However, will things really go as smoothly as the two expected?
The answer is obviously no!
Under the scorching sun, Ryosuke Shishido stood at the baseline of the tennis court, like a god of war ready to go.
He hit the bouncy tennis ball with one hand, and each stroke seemed so calm and rhythmic.
Sweat slid down his resolute face, but it did not diminish the concentration in his eyes at all.
With a deep breath, Shishido suddenly threw the tennis ball in his hand upwards. At that moment, time seemed to freeze.
A strange light flashed in his eyes, and he uttered the words in a low and powerful voice: "One ball to the soul!"
At this moment, the air behind Shishido seemed to be distorted by an invisible force, and the shadow of a golden spear quietly emerged. It danced with the movement of Shishido's swing, making a magnificent gesture that swept across the sky.
This is not only a visual shock, but also a perfect combination of strength and will. It reminds people of the brave warriors on the ancient battlefield who swept through thousands of enemies with their own strength.
Then, the tennis ball, like an arrow shot from a bow, came straight towards the opponent with a whistling sound and an indomitable momentum.
Its speed and strength were so great that Marui and Jackal instantly felt an unprecedented sense of oppression, and cold sweat soaked their clothes involuntarily.
"Damn it! How is this possible? Isn't this Houchotaro's special skill? Why does Shishido also use it, and seems so proficient in it?"
Marui and Jackal were filled with shock and confusion. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear of the impending crisis and the unknown.
However, just when they thought the ball would pass through their defense unstoppable, an accident happened.
Perhaps it was because Shishido was still a little unfamiliar with the "one-shot" technique, or perhaps it was because of his subtle mistake at the critical moment, the tennis ball that should have been unstoppable eventually deviated from its intended trajectory and flew out of bounds.
"Out, serve error."
At this moment, Marui and Jackal couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and the tension and fear in their hearts also dissipated a little.
It seems that Shishido's proficiency is not enough, and they can still be saved.
Shishido said "tsk" with an unhappy look on his face, but he didn't react too much.
He knew very well that goddess of luck would not always favor Rikkai University.
Sure enough, in the next few balls, Shishido and Feng took turns using the "One Ball to the Soul" bombardment.
The tennis balls that Shishido throws out far surpass even Hou Chotaro in terms of power, speed, and accuracy, and these abilities are still being continuously improved.
Jackal Sangyuan looked at the racket in his hand with despair. Although he tried his best to hit back, it was useless.
His racket was almost penetrated by the two of them just now! What a terrifying power!
The score continued to fall as fast as a dam breaking.
However, facing the powerful offensive of Shishido and Feng, he was powerless.
Three minutes later, Hyotei quickly took advantage of his serve to score seven points and take a two-point lead, finally bringing this intense game to an end.
Hyotei won with a score of 7-6.
At this point, Hyotei Academy took the lead with a total score of 2-0 and took the match point.
At this moment, the morale of Rikkai University plummeted.
Marui and Jackal lowered their heads and slowly walked towards their teammates.
They no longer dared to face their teammates. They knew how big an impact this game would have on Rikkai University, but they still lost the game.
The atmosphere in the Rikkai formation suddenly became heavy.