Before anyone could fully process why Zhu Jia would burn through so much energy so early, Gu Mama released the ball with a strong upward flick.
It soared high above the two players, spinning cleanly in the air.
"Here's the tip-off!" Lin Yulan's voice exploded through the speakers, brimming with excitement and barely contained thrill.
The entire atmosphere in the gym seemed to crackle as the game officially began.
'Damn it! Just as I thought, I can't compete with her without using fire magic!' Jin Ruolan clenched her teeth hard, frustration flashing across her face.
She jumped with everything she had, but Zhu Jia moved like lightning.
With the enhanced strength and speed from her manifestation, Zhu Jia rose effortlessly higher and snatched the ball cleanly out of the air at its peak.
The second her feet touched the ground again, she exploded forward in a blur, streaking past Jin Ruolan before the Blue team captain could even react.
