Volume One: Our Own League 145: Securing a Spot on the School Team in Just One Minute

The plump Li Bo deftly flicked the ball, driving it straight past the rapidly charging No. 9 forward of the United Team.

Clearly, the United Team’s No. 9 had not expected this chubby opponent to be so agile. Faced with Li Bo’s sudden strike, he was caught completely off guard, unable even to halt in time.

He only caught a fleeting shadow before Li Bo had bypassed him.

With the grimace on the face of United Team’s No. 9, Li Bo launched a powerful long kick, sending the ball hurtling forward along the very path that Xu He was sprinting down.

Li Bo knew Xu He’s speed was remarkable; this time, he intended to exploit Xu He’s pace to tear apart United Team’s defense and catch them unprepared.

On the sidelines, Yang Tongming’s eyes brightened slightly as he witnessed Li Bo’s long pass.

This Li Bo was impressive—clever and full of tactical insight.

His gaze then shifted immediately to Xu He, who was charging forward.

This was Xu He’s moment to shine.

Everyone in the stadium turned their eyes toward the swift streak dashing across the field, exclaiming in awe, “Whoa, here he comes! That’s insanely fast! Who can keep up with him?”

Seeing Li Bo’s long kick, Xu He instantly understood his teammate’s intent.

He glanced up at the rapidly soaring ball, gauged its trajectory and landing spot, then took a deep breath, powered his legs swiftly, and shot forward in a flash.

The United Team’s players’ faces changed drastically, their expressions filled with alarm.

Even the midfielder Zidane stared at Xu He in disbelief, muttering, “Damn, is that guy for real?”

Beckham Chen Wei looked equally stunned, “No way, this kid’s cheating!”

Fast!

Truly unbelievably fast!

They had heard rumors of a sprinting prodigy in the first-year class—thirteen years old, capable of running 100 meters in 11 seconds. It was intimidating, of course. But until they saw Xu He’s speed firsthand, they had never fully grasped how staggering and unnatural such pace could be.

Fast!

So fast that the human eye could barely follow—only a blur remained.

The United Team’s players gasped sharply, realizing they had no chance to compete with Xu He. It was hopeless. Who could possibly catch him?

What was despair?

This was despair.

“Damn, this kid’s just too fast! Did you see that? The United Team’s central defender was several steps ahead of him, yet in the blink of an eye, Xu He had overtaken him. My God...” roared Luo Dongqing from the sidelines.

In all his years of coaching, he had seen fast players before. He had even seen players faster than Xu He. But the sheer gap between Xu He and his opponents was unlike anything he had ever witnessed.

It was staggering.

Luo Dongqing’s mouth hung open in astonishment, unable to close it for a long time.

Truly, without comparison, there is no distinction.

The contrast between Xu He and the central defender etched in the minds of everyone present exactly how extraordinary Xu He’s speed was.

His pace was absolutely dominant in junior high school football.

Hadn’t you noticed? The second- and third-year students were utterly overwhelmed by Xu He, their gap only widening.

The second- and third-year United Team’s wingers and fullbacks were also fast, but compared to Xu He, it was as if they were worlds apart. They simply could not keep up, the distance only growing.

Yang Tongming, well-experienced and knowledgeable, also gasped.

Xu He’s speed was nothing short of a cheat code in the national junior high school tournament. Who could possibly stop him?

What was more, Xu He’s explosive acceleration in the first thirty meters was even more astonishing than his top speed. No wonder the upperclassmen from second and third year were left so far behind—Xu He was truly phenomenal.

Like an arrow released from a bowstring, Xu He pierced through the United Team’s entire defensive line in an instant.

Emerging from the crowd, he surged forward, heading straight toward the United Team’s goal.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Yang Tongming applauded enthusiastically from the sidelines. This attack was brilliant.

But his applause was not for Xu He, but for the little chubby Li Bo who had made that precise long pass. Li Bo’s kick was so accurate, clearly calculated to match Xu He’s speed and the gap between him and the defenders.

As Xu He sped away from the pack, the ball dropped perfectly in front of him, landing at just the right spot for him to control it comfortably.

It was a masterpiece of timing and precision by both players.

Their passing and running were perfectly synchronized.

The ball landed between the United Team’s defensive line and goalkeeper—a most awkward position for them. The defenders couldn’t catch up, and the goalkeeper was too slow to charge out, leaving the United Team’s players deeply unsettled.

Xu He used his speed to shake off the defenders and chase down the ball in the perfect position.

One-on-one!

Xu He was now facing the United Team’s goalkeeper alone.

The goalkeeper felt immense pressure and his confidence wavered. Could he stop Xu He?

Although shaken, he immediately rushed out to challenge the ball.

Originally, Xu He had intended to strike a powerful shot as soon as he reached the ball, blasting it into the net to relieve the frustration of Zhu Ge and the others.

But Xu He was aware that his shooting skills were not particularly refined, so he chose not to rush.

After all, this moment was crucial to his chance of making the school team.

He opted for the safest approach; this shot had to score and leave a strong impression on the coaching staff.

As he closed in, seeing the goalkeeper rushing out fiercely, Xu He feinted a direct powerful shot, deceiving the goalkeeper, then skillfully dribbled past him, who was diving to the side.

A calm, clever move, flawlessly executed!

Yang Tongming gave Xu He a thumbs-up, admiring his composure and skill. Xu He was far from an impulsive player; in the penalty area, he remained cool-headed and made the best choice to finish the play.

He was truly impressive.

Having bypassed the keeper, Xu He casually nudged the ball into the United Team’s net.

One to zero!

Less than a minute into the match, the first-year B team had scored!

The stadium fell into stunned silence, everyone staring at Xu He in awe, utterly shaken.

Xu He’s performance was terrifyingly good; their minds replayed that insane speed over and over—the way he surged from behind to overtake the United Team’s central defender was etched in their memory, shaking them deeply.

Many muttered quietly, “Too fast, too unreal!”

Li Bo, equally shocked and elated, jumped up in excitement, rushing over to Xu He and pulling him into a big embrace. He hadn’t expected Xu He to deliver such a stunning display and was beyond thrilled.

Li Bo roared, “Xu He, you’re amazing! Seriously, unbelievable!”

Spinning around while holding Xu He, he continued yelling, “I imagined this might happen, but you did even better than I ever dreamed! My God, how did you do it? How can you be that fast? It’s impossible!”

Li Bo was overwhelmed, as if he himself had scored.

Onlookers widened their eyes, some unable to shake the image from their minds—it was truly breathtaking.

Xu He had simply torn through the United Team’s defense with his speed.

Incredible!

The visual impact of the goal was powerful and unforgettable. Everyone marveled at Xu He’s talent—he was extraordinary. They were all convinced that this goal alone secured his spot on the school team.

If Xu He couldn’t make the team, then no one should.

Xu He had earned the respect of all. Many applauded him, congratulating him on the goal.

This goal didn’t just showcase his speed; it also highlighted his ball control and precise judgment of the ball’s landing spot. In front of the goalkeeper, he remained calm—a cold-blooded killer. His feint before dribbling past the keeper showed his excellent footwork.

Taken together, Xu He’s skills were outstanding.

Moreover, Xu He was a player with very distinctive traits—coaches would certainly not overlook him. His selection for the school team was all but assured.

Remarkable. Xu He was truly exceptional!

The first-year B team players swarmed around Xu He and Li Bo, cheering excitedly. Xu He’s display had deeply impressed them, and they openly declared he was sure to make the school team.

The entire first-year B squad celebrated jubilantly.

Meanwhile, the United Team’s players stood frozen as if turned to stone, their thoughts a mystery. But it was clear—they were stunned by Xu He’s extraordinary performance. Whether this would shatter their confidence was uncertain, but if so, their match would become even more challenging.

One to zero—the first-year B team led United Team thanks to Xu He’s goal.

But the game had only just begun; there was still plenty of time. This was no guarantee of United Team’s defeat.

The match resumed, and under Yang Tongming’s urging, United Team quickly rallied, launching an attack toward the first-year B team’s goal. They were not ready to concede.

United Team pressed forward, but they did not relax their defense on Xu He. Clearly, they intensified their marking, determined not to give Xu He a second chance. Two players were assigned to double-team him, shadowing his every move.

This was truly a severe challenge for Xu He.

Despite this pressure, Xu He’s mood remained steady. He stayed fully focused, seeking the next opportunity.

Meanwhile, United Team’s attack reached the first-year B team’s penalty area.

Beckham Chen Wei received a pass from Zidane and immediately curled the ball into the penalty box, aiming squarely at their No. 9 forward.

An opportunity—United Team’s chance had arrived!