Ling Tian's body landed, and before anyone could react, he leaped again, grabbed the basketball, and charged towards the frontcourt.
Everyone in Class 1 was stunned by Ling Tian's incredible block, their brains momentarily deprived of oxygen.
This time, Ling Tian dribbled into the three-point line and began his layup.
His final step before the layup landed precisely on the free-throw line, and he soared into the air.
"Holy shit, jumping from the free-throw line, is he even human?"
Ling Tian's body glided forward in the air like a roc. True essence flowed within him, and under the influence of internal energy, his body seemed to defy gravity.
"Clang!" Ling Tian executed a long-distance glide, finishing his performance with a two-handed dunk.
The spectators below went wild, clapping, jumping, and roaring!
After all, a free-throw line dunk was something that even in the NBA in the United States, only a select few exceptionally talented top players could achieve.
Those who could do it were typically players over two meters tall with exceptionally long wingspans, the springy type.
Yet, Ling Tian, who was only 1.8 meters tall and of Asian descent, had accomplished this feat.
Even more unbelievable was that Ling Tian had used the more difficult two-handed dunk!
Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, the class leader of Class 1 quickly called for a timeout.
The players gathered dejectedly, no one speaking.
After a while, Gao Chenyu, with red-rimmed eyes, finally looked up.
"We're still leading, no need to rush. We absolutely cannot lose today.
That kid is too weird. Let's not go one-on-one with him. Let's play team basketball!"
Gao Chenyu had finally come to his senses. In the subsequent game, Class 1 relied on coordination, bringing the ball to the frontcourt. Upon seeing Ling Tian approach, they immediately passed the ball.
However, as they advanced to the opponent's basket, they found the defense had collapsed, leaving no room for a breakthrough.
The other players from Class 1 attempted to drive to the basket twice, but both attempts were blocked by Ling Tian, who had rotated over in time.
Helpless, they resorted to attempting long-range shots from the perimeter.
Ling Tian stuck close to Gao Chenyu, preventing him from shooting, while his teammates had a dismal shooting percentage from outside, failing to even reach twenty percent accuracy.
By the end of the second quarter, the score on the board was a stark 36:42!
Class 2 had erased the deficit and taken a six-point lead in just one quarter.
During the halftime break, everyone gathered. The female students of Class 2 handed out drinks and towels to the players.
Although they had played a tiring first half, this astonishing comeback made the players extremely happy.
No one wanted to be slaughtered or to be a mere backdrop.
At this moment, only Wang Bingxia noticed some details. While the other players who participated in the game were drenched in sweat, their jerseys soaked,
Ling Tian, despite the intense physical exertion in the first half, had only a little sweat on his forehead.
Just as the players of Class 2 were eagerly anticipating victory, the sports teacher, who was also the referee, approached.
"I have an announcement to make. Several students from Class 1 were injured in the first half, and they don't have enough players to continue the game.
I declare this match concluded, and Class 2 is the winner!"
A roar erupted from the crowd. Everyone understood; Class 1 had chickened out!
They couldn't win, and fearing a blowout, they simply conceded.
The players and students of Class 2 rushed onto the court, cheering and celebrating their victory.
The students from Class 1, without even changing their clothes, slunk away from the court.
At this point, the sports teacher approached Ling Tian.
"Student, what's your name?"
"My name is Ling Tian."
"Ling Tian, on behalf of the school, I invite you to join the school's basketball team!
Joining the school team has many benefits, including extra credits, scholarships, and prize money for good performance in competitions...
Also, if you happen to fail any subject, the team can intercede with your teachers for leniency..."
The sports teacher, who was also one of the school team's coaches, was extremely excited. The level of skill this young man displayed was something that even a few professional players in China couldn't match.
If he joined the team, winning the national university championship wouldn't be difficult.
However, Ling Tian shook his head.
"I'm sorry, teacher, I'm just an auditor, not a student of your school."
"Auditor? That's fine. As long as you agree to join the team, I'll speak with the school administration to resolve your student status!"
The sports teacher gritted his teeth and said, patting his chest. Although it would be difficult, if it meant securing a national championship, it wasn't impossible to arrange.
"I'm sorry, teacher, basketball is just a game to me. My aspirations lie elsewhere.
I have many more important and meaningful things to do.
Thank you for your kind offer, but I cannot accept!"
As Ling Tian said this, Gao Chenyu happened to walk past them. Ling Tian's words struck Gao Chenyu like a heavy hammer.
For Gao Chenyu, basketball was what he was most proud of. Yet, in the field he excelled at, he had been utterly crushed.
Moreover, what he took pride in, what he intended to make his lifelong career, was merely a game in the eyes of another!
"Hey, wait!"
Ling Tian suddenly called out to Gao Chenyu.
"What do you want?"
"I just want to tell you to stay away from my fiancée!
Beautiful women belong to the strong!"
"Fi... fiancée?"
Upon hearing Ling Tian's words, the surrounding crowd's hearts shattered.
If Ling Tian were merely Wang Bingxia's boyfriend, they might still have had a chance.
But fiancée, if the relationship hadn't reached a certain level, such a term wouldn't be used.
Looking at Wang Bingxia beside him, her face beaming with happiness and offering no denial, this matter was already set in stone!
At this moment, the other players, having changed their clothes, came forward to get acquainted with Ling Tian and express their gratitude.
To Wang Bingxia's surprise, Ling Tian was not aloof and distant as he usually was.
In her view, Ling Tian's personality was somewhat like social anxiety; he could open up and talk freely with those he knew well.
But with strangers, Ling Tian seemed to have no inclination to even engage.
Yet, the current Ling Tian was clearly a social butterfly, and after each student interacted with him, they became incredibly friendly, as if they could be shoulder-to-shoulder immediately.
Wang Bingxia had no idea that Ling Tian was recalling the teachings of his fourth master.