[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-start-with-r9-template":3,"chapter-start-with-r9-template-start-with-r9-template-chapter-211":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Start with R9 Template",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1388926,1840,"Chapter 211 - 211","start-with-r9-template-chapter-211",211,"\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of Real Madrid fans in the stands erupted in excited cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched Ronaldo sprint with a running start, then leap into the air, turning at the peak of his jump while swinging his arm upward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ronaldo was about to land, the Olympic Stadium echoed with one unified voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Siuuuuuuuuuuu!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amidst the world's colors, I hold pure white!\" Drury poeticized. \"The King of Europe ascends his throne once more! Cristiano Ronaldo! Who else?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real Madrid players rushed to join the celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glanced intentionally or unintentionally toward the sidelines, where the gleaming trophy stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just minutes away from history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the Manchester United players felt somewhat frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Gea punched the turf in frustration—he hadn't been able to save it last time, and he hadn't saved it today either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling didn't offer any words of comfort, silently picking up the ball and walking toward the center circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, when the Manchester United players saw this, their tension disappeared, just as Ling had said before the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those with nothing to lose fear nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon the match resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stands closest to the pitch, Maria Guardiola asked nervously, \"Dad, does Man United still have a chance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They do, but barely. Man United's formation is gradually retreating,\" Guardiola sighed but remained objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their only path is winning the ball and launching a quick counter, bypassing the midfield entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe in Jeremy! He'll definitely seize the opportunity!\" Maria clenched her slender fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time ticked away, Real Madrid's attacking versatility unfolded magnificently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the 29th minute, Casemiro delivered a precise diagonal pass to the flank, triggering Carvajal's overlapping run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blistering pace duel ensued with Ling, but under pressure from both Ling and Pogba, Carvajal could only loft a wayward cross from the wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cross is terribly misplaced! Not even Ronaldo's leap could reach it—De Gea collects comfortably!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick throw to launch the counter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pogba!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Man United No.6 shielded the ball from Modrić, feinting with a right-footed stepover as his weight shifted sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant Modrić lunged for the tackle—Pogba's longer legs hooked back the escaping ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quintessential Zidane-esque turn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Carvajal could recover, Pogba released a piercing pass that soared past Casemiro, skimming the turf toward the left wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling controlled it in stride, accelerating directly toward Real Madrid's penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raphael Varane stepped up decisively to confront him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the distance between the two narrowed, Ling gradually slowed down, feigning a shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varane decisively stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling shifted the ball outward with his left foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varane used his remaining strength to change direction, swiftly extending his right foot like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Ling sharply pulled the ball back with his right foot, tracing a \"V\" shape to evade Varane's tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two consecutive dramatic Pendulum feints, followed by a dropped-shoulder directional change and a sudden burst of acceleration along the outside channel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sergio Ramos, after waiting for Marcelo to cover the position, aggressively charged at Ling from the diagonal front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two instantly became entangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Ling found space to break forward, he suddenly felt his balance slipping, his right arm tightly pinned by his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately recalled Salah's tragic experience—'are you trying to pull this shit on me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several failed attempts to free his arm, he simply ignored the ball, actively twisting Ramos's arm in reverse and leveraging the momentum of the fall to crash into him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the intense scrutiny of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramos's pupils dilated in shock—he hadn't expected Ling to be so ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he tried to retract his arm, it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tumbled to the ground in their struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee promptly blew the whistle, pausing the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramos was seen with beads of sweat forming on his forehead, clutching his swollen, red wrist and howling in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling wasn't faring much better—his wrist was also red and swollen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Olympic Stadium fell into a brief silence before erupting into a cacophony of noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! So far in his career, Ramos has received 19 red cards!\" fans screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is fucking dirty play!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, both players were at the sidelines receiving treatment from the medical staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it? Anything serious?\" Mourinho asked anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruling out a distal radius fracture, it's likely just muscle and ligament strain with swelling. We'll need an X-ray to confirm the specifics!\" the Man United team doctor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faria, get the substitution ready!\" Mourinho roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, I think I'm still in decent shape,\" Ling stopped Mourinho, speaking through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't trying to play the hero—he knew he had the Injury Immunity Module, which could repair any damage caused by physical exertion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, his wrist felt a warm, soothing sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, I'm serious. If I can't play this match, I'll truly regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho remained silent for several seconds before reluctantly nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't push through if there's a problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the referee's inspection, Ling returned to the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ramos also rejected Zidane's substitution request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the match resumed, the tension on the field reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 37th minute of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashley Young forcefully knocked down Carvajal and swiftly transferred the ball to the diagonal forward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pogba didn't bother controlling the ball first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The positioning of every player flashed through his mind as he half-turned and suddenly launched a pass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brilliant switch! It completely bypasses Real Madrid's midfield!\" Drury shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lukaku!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muscling through Casemiro, he heads the ball backward to the diagonal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ling!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His wrist injury hasn't affected him in the slightest—his speed remains devastating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man United's number 7 surged forward like a burning flame, cutting diagonally behind Casemiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramos once again stood in his path!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple body feint combined with a convincing dummy. Ling once again created space to advance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation, he suddenly exploded into a sprint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ling about to bypass him, Ramos showed no intention of pulling out of the challenge, instead increasing his momentum while subtly pushing with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to stop Ling with a foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling knew perfectly well that going to ground would earn his team a free kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But set-piece conversion rates were too low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having already wasted one opportunity, this time he would control his own destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You can withstand this, Ling!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling silently told himself, sliding across the turf before pushing himself up awkwardly with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised his head and charged forward proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varane turned and tracked back with impressive speed, leaving Ling no room to rebuild momentum. He could only desperately adjust his posture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands upon thousands of practice repetitions—the arm swing, the leg motion, the strike—had engraved this movement into his muscle memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of all 67,136 fans in the stadium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man United's number 7 seemed to radiate the wind's ethereal grace, its flowing freedom, its untamed wildness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His core muscles tightened like steel, gathering every ounce of power from his entire body as he swung his right leg high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right leg descended like an axe, cutting through the air with a violent whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this moment, he seemed like the God of War!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Olympic Stadium fell into absolute silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound like shattering metal and stone echoed across the pitch as brutal force tore at every seam of the football!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball carried not a hint of spin, screaming along a perfectly straight trajectory toward Real Madrid's goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navas reacted with lightning speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his gloves made contact with the ball, boundless joy surged through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he felt the overwhelming, mountain-crushing force, his taut wrists engaging in a desperate struggle with the ball before finally going limp in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball audibly changed direction to the right, crashing against the post before rebounding into the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thunderous strike shattered the dreams of Real Madrid fans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1-1!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT A HIT! WHAT A THUNDERBOLT FROM THE GODS!\" Peter Drury's voice cracked with raw emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HE HAS RIPPED THE NET FROM ITS MOORINGS! JEREMY LING! THE BOY FROM THE EAST HAS UNLEASHED A HURRICANE IN KIEV!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Navas got a hand to it, but you cannot stop an avalanche with a single palm! The power! The fury! The audacity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as Mourinho said, if Real Madrid want their fairytale, they must first slay the villain! But the villain has just stolen the script!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manchester United are level! And the game is reborn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 30 chapters ahead and support me on patreon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon (.)com\u002FNewbietranslator\u003C\u002Fp>",1433,"2026-06-05T22:48:23.062Z",1,"novelbin.me","c826d5abfb4a256b92c89b4ebc205fe062713b083084ad3b6e45d900c95f0813","start-with-r9-template-chapter-212","start-with-r9-template-chapter-210",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstart-with-r9-template-cover.jpg"]