Chang Jun: 220 (+40)

Heng Zhong: 180 (+0)

Si Zhong: 150 (+0)

Shi Yi Zhong: 130 (+40)

The biggest victim of this great battle was, ironically, Si Zhong, who also scored zero points.

Now, Shi Yi Zhong is only one opportunity away from catching up.

As for the sports competitions, only dodgeball and the women's basketball game around 8 PM are left.

Women's basketball is also a popular event, and it's played in the evening when everyone is more relaxed, since it's a separate, self-contained competition.

Among these four schools, Chang Jun's women's basketball team is incredibly strong, while the remaining three schools are about the same.

So, whether or not they can score depends on the luck of the draw.

The biggest winner today is Chang Jun, who won the men's basketball game and is almost guaranteed to win the women's basketball game.

And, crucially, Shi Yi Zhong also dragged down Heng Zhong, who scored zero points in a must-win event.

As for the cooking competition, even if Chang Jun doesn't perform well, they should still be able to hold onto first place.

So now the key issue is the ranking among the last three schools.

And the most anticipated question is whether Shi Yi Zhong, who finally scored 40 points, can successfully launch their Northern Expedition.

The four leaders in the校长 (xiàozhǎng, principal) seats, except for Chang Jun, are now a little nervous.

The weakest Shi Yi Zhong has become a water ghost.

Damn He Hongtao, this isn't why I invited you to study.

Zhang Jianjun glanced at He Hongtao with slight disapproval.

This guy is going too far.

He hasn't properly understood his position.

And the principal of Heng Zhong is also a little afraid, glancing sideways at He Hongtao.

In this dodgeball game, Chen Yuan put on his team uniform again and stood on the bench.

This kid, is he going to be a variable again...?

No, we can't let this weak school boost its morale.

Besides, we still have a fifty-point lead over their school. Even if they get forty points and we get ten, we're still not behind, in fact, we're still leading by twenty.

Should I say something harsh?

Just as the two principals were about to say something, He Hongtao confidently clenched his fist, like a sunny and cheerful Xu Sheng, and said with a smile, "Leaders, be careful, we are about to begin our Northern Expedition!"

"..." This sentence startled both of them a little.

To make such bold claims before even starting, wouldn't it be embarrassing if they were slapped in the face?

How can He Hongtao play so recklessly?

But the key issue is that no one even dared to respond to his wild words.

This is the difference between them and He Hongtao.

Even though their schools are stronger, they don't have complete confidence and are very afraid of being proven wrong.

But the weakest He Hongtao seems to treat his school like a lover, unconditionally believing in, praising, and encouraging it.

This guy has changed the original high-EQ atmosphere of the research group, bringing a touch of unrefined savagery to the prestigious school club.

We see each other all the time, He Hongtao, what are you doing!

The dodgeball members are mostly the same as the basketball team, so this game was scheduled to take place fifteen minutes later.

This is a four-team knockout tournament, and both the winners and losers will play another round.

Winning twice is worth 40 points.

Losing twice is worth 10 points.

The first match is between Heng Zhong and Chang Jun.

Yang Jie is also participating.

But Liu Fangyu isn't.

He's too large and his movement speed is average.

So, everyone sat on the sidelines, watching the first game.

Chen Yuan, Tang Siwen, and Li Yuanchen were sitting together.

In addition to them, there were a few familiar faces. Sun Xin, who is extremely agile, is a starter, even a main player, a different status than he has on the basketball team.

But that's just how this game is; it highlights different talents.

Even if Brother Sun's speed isn't the fastest, and his strength isn't the greatest, he's really good at dodgeball.

"This dodgeball game is different from the international version. There's only one ball, so it's a little less intense, and there are fewer coincidences and lucky breaks. But the rules for eliminating and reviving people have changed, and they're a little nasty," Sun Xin told everyone in the waiting area. "The most important thing is tactics, finding a way to eliminate the opponent's key players."

"So, catching the ball is crucial," Li Yuanchen explained, "because catching the ball allows you to designate eliminations or revive teammates."

"So, do we revive or eliminate people?" someone asked.

"That depends on whether the opponent has anyone who's particularly good, and whether we have anyone who's particularly good," Sun Xin said.

"Then let's set a revival sequence, based on importance," Li Yuanchen said.

"Then the first one..." Sun Xin hesitated.

"You're better at it, you're number 1," Li Yuanchen said.

"Okay, I understand the rules better," Sun Xin nodded.

"For the second one..." Li Yuanchen looked at Chen Yuan. Even though he's a substitute, he's the Source God, so he said, "2 is you, okay?"

"Thanks for your trust, brother," Chen Yuan nodded.

Then, Li Yuanchen said, "I've played this a lot too, so I'll be third. What do you guys think?"

Everyone agreed and nodded.

Then Sun Xin said, "So, under normal circumstances, when we need to revive someone, we'll revive them in the order of 1, 2, 3. Of course, if someone performs better in the game, they can be given priority."

Everyone agreed to this.

Then, they watched the current match together.

Heng Zhong vs. Chang Jun.

Heng Zhong, the red team, has 6 players, and Chang Jun, the blue team, has 6 players, who are starting.

They stand in their respective fields.

In a rectangular sandy area, there is a red line in the middle, dividing each half.

And behind each half, there is also a white line, within the sidelines.

The six players from each side stand between the sideline and the white line.

Among them, two ball-grabbing players keep their center of gravity low.

They are Yang Jie, number 1 from Heng Zhong, and number 3 from Chang Jun.

After the whistle blew, the two of them started quickly in the sand, running towards the sponge ball placed in the center.

The short-distance burst was almost evenly matched.

But Yang Jie's arms are too long.

Seeing that he couldn't grab the ball, the opponent's number 3 decisively retreated, and when Yang Jie grabbed the ball and threw it at him, he made a sideways jump, shrinking his body into a ball to minimize the impact area.

But when he jumped into the air, he realized that this guy was faking, he didn't throw the ball at all!

Seeing that he had lost control of his body, Yang Jie threw the ball for real.

Number 3 had no choice but to try to catch the ball.

But Yang Jie threw it directly at his arm.

Hit!

"Nice!"

"Good hit, handsome Yang Jie!"

"Good ball, good ball!"

The audience from Heng Zhong cheered the moment the ball hit.

Just like that, number 3 was eliminated and went to the elimination zone.

Chang Jun's substitute immediately took his place.

This time, Chang Jun has possession of the ball.

The six players from Heng Zhong retreated behind the white line, trying to spread out as much as possible.

Everyone held their breath, afraid of being hit by the ball, ready to dodge.

Charge up, aim, and throw to the left, but throw directly to the right.

A girl, number 4, was immediately eliminated.

Then Yang Jie picked up the ball and made a fake move again. But when the ball didn't come out, everyone's bodies tensed up, but they had learned their lesson and didn't dodge.

After Yang Jie's second throw, three girls in one direction scattered like waves, dodging the ball at the last moment.

Back and forth, the viewers on both sides watched with bated breath, even afraid to breathe.

Both sides maintained a very high level of competition.

The battle continued until the number of players on the field was 4:3, with Heng Zhong having a slight advantage.

Until Chang Jun's number 1 made a diving lunge, almost lying in the sand to hold the ball, and directly designated Yang Jie to be eliminated.

The normal rule is that whoever throws the ball and gets caught is eliminated, but to speed up the pace and widen the gap, it was changed to designating revivals and eliminations, instantly changing the situation on the field.

It became 3v3.

Because they were afraid of being eliminated, no one dared to catch the ball, only to dodge, so after a few rounds, it finally became a 1v1 true man battle.

Both sides had lost ten players each.

Chang Jun's number 1 pressed his body down, watching the opponent's movements.

First time, fake move!

But Chang Jun's number 1's body shuddered a little in preparation to jump, but he resisted and didn't move.

Second time, another fake move!

And this time, he didn't even move.

Until the third time the opponent threw it, and it was aimed at his feet, he suddenly knelt on the sand with both knees, embracing the ball entirely.

Then, a roar resounded from Chang Jun.

Heng Zhong, on the other hand, let out a wail.

"Damn it!"

The number 1 player, who had become a hero, waved his arms vigorously, and then all his teammates surrounded him and hugged him.

Chang Jun advanced, guaranteeing at least 30 points.

Now, first place is firmly established.

"So thrilling, almost scared me into a heart attack..." Covering his chest with his hand, the principal of Chang Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your first place is too secure," Zhang Jianjun said.

And Heng Zhong's second place is about to be threatened.

Because if Si Zhong gets first place and Heng Zhong gets fourth place, the two schools will be tied for second place.

If Heng Zhong performs poorly while cooking, they won't get any bonus points, and if they're unlucky enough to be drawn against Chang Jun in the women's basketball game and lose 40 points...

Damn it, won't we really go from tied for first place to second to last today?

Too bad!

That basketball game with 0 points was too devastating!

It was clearly the most secure event.

But even if Si Zhong gets 40 points in this round and ties with them for second place, he doesn't want Shi Yi Zhong to win.

Because the school in last place can only be Shi Yi Zhong.

Looking sideways at the two of them, the principal of Heng Zhong cheered for Zhang Jianjun in his heart.

No matter what, the top three are still top schools. When is it your place, a small, ordinary provincial experimental school, to speak?

You sit down!

At this moment, He Hongtao is watching the game very nervously.

And calculating in his heart.

As long as we win this game, and Si Zhong loses to Heng Zhong, we have a chance to escape the bottom of the rankings! At least, we'll be tied for last place!

Even if we win this game and lose the final, and Si Zhong wins the third-place match, Shi Yi Zhong will still be in last place, but the score difference will only be 10 points, so it won't be so embarrassing!

As long as we win one game, we can gloriously end this half-day of competition!

Come on, Shi Yi Zhong!

"Si Zhong, come on!"

"Si Zhong, Si Zhong, charge, charge, charge!"

"The points are already very dangerous, we have to win!"

The students of Si Zhong cheered loudly for their school.

Even though Si Zhong is usually inhuman, selling students' souls and making deals with the devil just to get good grades, and is practically a huge college entrance exam factory, they must maintain face at this time.

Si Zhong, we should scold you normally.

But in front of outsiders, we'll give you enough face!

And while everyone was cheering, the girls in Class Three all looked at Xia Xinyu.

The girl who took pictures with Shi Yi Zhong after the basketball game...

"Say 'Si Zhong, come on,'" Qian Duo'er stared at Xia Xinyu and ordered seriously.

The others were also staring at her with the same gaze.

"..." Xia Xinyu was stunned for a moment, then clapped her hands and said with righteous indignation, "Si Zhong, come on!"

I'm a student of Si Zhong, isn't it natural to cheer for Si Zhong?

It's ridiculous, what do you take Xia Xinyu for...?

"Hey!"

But when she saw Yu Xinyue secretly taking a video with her phone, her face turned red instantly, and she quickly stopped her, "Don't record!"

What, what's the purpose of you recording this?

You, you don't want to send it to Chen Yuan, do you!

………

Chen Yuan sat on the bench, next to Tang Siwen.

According to the tactics, the two of them will be the last to play.

It's not because they're weak.

It's because they want to give Chen Yuan more time to rest.

Tang Siwen is a little socially awkward and wants to play with Chen Yuan, so the two of them decided to make a final appearance.

"Sun Xin is so amazing, he's playing so well," Tang Siwen said blankly, clapping her hands.

"Little Sun is coming through in his element!"

Chen Yuan observed the people on the field and realized that this dodgeball game has so many ways to play it.

At the same time, he was estimating his physical strength.

No, I can't use those weakened superpowers anymore.

I've reached my limit.

I've used too many superpowers today.

I used time stop to catch chickens, used time stop to participate in the dodgeball tryouts, used time stop for basketball, and used the progress bar many times in between.

His mana is running low.

Although he doesn't know what will happen if he overuses his superpowers, whether he'll die of exhaustion like Kakashi, who runs out of chakra after using Kamui, he's definitely not going to try those weakened superpowers again.

If only there were superpowers that could replenish stamina, that could be infinitely sustainable.

But the previous superpowers restored mental strength and made him more alert.

It's good for exams, but it will only make him more tired in this kind of high-intensity sport.

But if I don't use superpowers, how can I make a splash...?

Headache.

Don't tell me I have to rely on my hard power?

Difficult.

Just like that, Si Zhong and Shi Yi Zhong were locked in a mutual struggle.

Each side had eliminated four of the opponent's players.

There are still 6 players on the field, and each side has two substitutes.

But in the next instant, Sun Xin, the most skilled player, had his throw caught!

And the opponent's number 8 didn't respect our Brother Sun at all. He didn't designate him to be eliminated but revived a teammate instead.

They still have possession of the ball.

Number 8 made a wonderful throw, hitting Brother Sun's toe.

Eliminated!

One catch and one throw, and the situation was instantly opened up.

The number of people was immediately two less, a big disadvantage.

Si Zhong immediately cheered.

Similarly, Shi Yi Zhong suddenly fell to the bottom.

It was clearly an even match, but in just one round, they lost two people.

So urgent!

"Then I'll go," Tang Siwen stood up.

"Come on!" Chen Yuan high-fived her.

At this time, Li Yuanchen noticed that number 8 was on a roll, and they had to eliminate him, otherwise, if he caught and threw again, Shi Yi Zhong would be done for.

So, he pretended to throw the ball at a girl, but instantly changed direction and threw it at number 8 with all his might.

He was aiming for the right shoulder.

But he hit it a little too squarely.

Not good!

Number 8 seemed to have entered the zone too, instinctively holding the ball that was thrown at him.

He caught it again.

"Awesome!!!"

"Two catches in a row, too handsome!"

"Eliminate someone?"

"Or revive someone else?"

While everyone was curious, number 8 pointed to his partners in the elimination zone impartially and revived another one.

"Dad! Thank you!" His teammates were moved to tears and couldn't wait to go up and kiss him.

And the number of people in Si Zhong also went from 8 to 10.

Because of this two-connect catch, they instantly turned the balance into a great advantage.

Simply magical.

What's scary is that he, who was on a hot streak, also had possession of the ball.

The students of Shi Yi Zhong suddenly panicked.

Suddenly, he threw the ball.

It was aimed at a girl.

It seemed to be thrown off course...

But that girl dodged instinctively, jumping to the left, and actually bumped into her teammate.

Damn it, that was a prediction!

Chen Yuan was dumbfounded.

Bro, are you that handsome?

"Oh!!!"

"There's a difference of four people!"

"Too amazing, he created the most extreme difference of four people in just two rounds. It's stable now!"

"The number of people is 10:6, and if you catch two more, everyone here will be revived."

"Then this time, Shi Yi Zhong's last substitute has to go on..."

"And the last substitute is Chen Yuan."

Damn it, how did it collapse so quickly?

Chen Yuan complained inwardly.

However, as soon as he entered the field, his teammates threw the ball to him.

Eh?

Why are you giving it to me? You throw it yourself?

When Chen Yuan was puzzled, he suddenly heard a fanatical, religious roar from Shi Yi Zhong:

"Source God, activate!"

And 'Vision Energy' was also rapidly filling the progress bar, even though he hadn't done anything...

(End of chapter)