Live broadcast room.
"This kid's got so nerve. He cos on and imdiately tries a long-range shot—sha the quality wasn't there."
"Obviously Shakespeare gave him that instruction. Just look at Shakespeare on the touchline, waving his arms around. He's thrilled."
"Good thing this is only a friendly. If this were an official match and he had to go head-to-head with Chelsea's midfield, Leicester City would've been blown apart already."
Fans discussed Leo Lin, who had just co on as a substitute.
Leo Lin, however, took the opportunity to open the system interface.
The system had already appeared a year earlier, when he signed with Leicester City.
"Star Path Superstar System, accompanying your growth."
"Activation task: Appear in a first-team match."
Although this was only a friendly, it still counted as a first-team appearance.
After stepping onto the pitch, Leo Lin finally succeeded in activating the Star Path system and received the activation reward: Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path!
In his mind, the Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path shimred brilliantly.
"Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path enhancent: All physical and ntal attributes related to midfield play will receive additional nourishnt. At the sa ti, the host may select one attribute to receive an extra 20 points!"
"Note: This effect is exclusive to Growth-type Star Paths. The 20 attribute points may only be added to a single attribute at a ti.
Different Star Paths affect different physical qualities tied to attributes!"
Only then did Leo Lin realize that his attribute panel had already appeared.
When he first saw the activated module nad Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path, he instinctively assud it ant he had a guaranteed long-range shooting ability—so he imdiately took a shot.
The ideal was beautiful. Reality was brutal.
Before reading the detailed description of the Star Path, Leo Lin had assud the issue was simply that the system was newly activated and he wasn't used to it yet.
He hadn't expected the Star Path to be a growth-type enhancent rather than a direct skill.
Still, with this all-around midfield growth boost, once he evolved it to its complete form…
Who would be left to challenge him?
At that mont, the goalkeeper had already taken the goal kick, and play resud.
Leo Lin could only refocus on the match.
Suddenly—
Ndidi leapt up for a header, trying to challenge the goalkeeper's kick, but instead smashed violently into Hazard.
The collision was brutal. Ndidi looked to be in serious pain!
At the sa ti, another fan rushed onto the pitch, sprinting straight toward Hazard for an autograph.
A simple friendly match descended into chaos, and play was halted.
Teammates took the opportunity to rehydrate, giving Leo Lin plenty of ti to continue reading.
"Additional energy can be infused into the Star Path through training and matches. This extra energy will further nourish the host's attributes."
"Rare hidden special missions may grant additional freely distributable attribute points."
"Future grand prize pools may allow the drawing of freely distributable attribute points."
"In league competition, each win grants ten points, a draw grants three points, and a loss grants no points."
"Winning championships, reaching fan-count milestones, and other achievents will all grant bonus points!"
"The sa rules apply to the Champions League and cup competitions."
"Points may only be used to draw skills."
"After obtaining three skills, the host may freely cultivate the next Star Path!"
"Every 300 points allows one skill draw."
"League debut and Champions League debut each reward 150 points."
"Outstanding match performance grants additional points after the match!"
"After unlocking the second Star Path, a richer reward pool will beco available!"
"Good luck, Host!"
Seeing this, Leo Lin imdiately understood.
Within the dazzling golden skill pool, legendary nas appeared one after another.
"Platini."
"Cruyff."
"Batistuta."
"Maradona."
"Pelé."
"Zidane."
"Kaká."
"…"
Leo Lin stared at the radiant skill pool.
"I want them so badly!"
Unfortunately, he didn't have any points yet.
He could only wait for his league debut and work hard to accumulate points.
"No option to increase draw chances?"
"Sharing for extra attempts, daily logins, cumulative login rewards—aren't those standard features?"
And besides…
Would he even get a league debut?
With Leicester City's current squad, opportunities were scarce—especially in midfield.
Since he had obtained the Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path, his first stage of developnt would inevitably focus on becoming a true all-around midfielder.
On the pitch, Ndidi was still being treated by the team doctor. The fan who had rushed the field skillfully dodged security and was lucky enough to get a photo with Hazard.
Suddenly, Leo Lin rembered sothing.
"System, where's my newbie gift pack?"
The system remained silent.
"The activation reward has already been issued to the host: Heavy-Artillery All-Round Midfielder Star Path."
Leo Lin laughed.
"Did you hear that?"
"You said it yourself—that's an activation reward, not a newbie gift pack!"
His shaless side ca out in full force.
He reached out ntally, demanding it.
Flat-out insisting!
"I don't need anything fancy. Just give one free skill draw."
"Even new malls do grand opening giveaways. You've got to let see whether this thing's actually good, right?"
The system fell silent again.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one skill draw opportunity!"
Leo Lin was ecstatic.
"Start the draw!"
Golden light flashed.
Countless legendary nas rolled through the pool.
At last, the golden glow slowly faded.
Darkness filled his mind.
A calm sea surface appeared. From the unfathomable depths below, a golden, shining skill slowly rose upward!
At the top, several bold words stood out.
"Riise's Howitzer!"
Gerrard's trusted partner—Riise!
Leo Lin's impression of Riise was unforgettable.
A single long-range shot that shocked the Premier League.
Incredible range, terrifying power, and razor-sharp angles!
Opponents didn't dare give Riise even the slightest bit of space outside the box.
And even so, Riise still scored plenty of goals in the Premier League purely through long-range shooting.
Since the skill was Riise's Howitzer, Leo Lin didn't hesitate.
The 20 attribute points from the Growth Star Path—all into Strength!
Only with strength could he unleash earth-shaking long-range shots!
The synergy was perfect, and it would also make him fearless in physical battles.
Just imagine it: a midfielder who isn't afraid of contact, boasts a powerful physique, and can unleash thunderous shots from distance.
Who could stop him then?
At that mont, play resud.
Shakespeare stood on the sideline and shouted toward Leo Lin.
"I'll say this one more ti."
"Play to your strengths."
"But don't shoot blindly. Long-range shots require timing, power, and ability!"
"Do you understand?"
Shakespeare's aning was crystal clear—do you really have what it takes to shoot from range?
Leo Lin flashed him a thumbs-up.
Got it. As long as I seize the timing and control the power, I can shoot!
Heh.
Just watch .
The match continued.
"Chelsea's midfield is stacked."
"Fàbregas paired with Kanté—both interception and creativity."
Chelsea were playing with a chip on their shoulder, treating this friendly like a Champions League final, determined to prove they were stronger than Leicester City.
Their midfield chemistry was excellent.
Ti and again, short passing combinations cut straight through Leicester City's defense.
Possession firmly tilted in Chelsea's favor.
"If this keeps up, it's only a matter of ti before Leicester City concede."
The comntator sounded certain.
"A long-range shot from Fàbregas could break the deadlock."
Then, suddenly, the situation changed.
Fàbregas was carrying the ball forward.
"He beats Fuchs and drives down the flank!"
"Ndidi slides in!"
"Perfect interception!"
"Long ball to the right! Simpson overlaps and joins the attack!"
"He's quick—charging straight into the attacking half!"
The pass was slightly overhit.
Hard to control—but Mahrez brought it down beautifully. Just as he was about to break forward, a shout rang out.
"King Mahrez! Middle!"
Mahrez imdiately played it square. Soone calling him King Mahrez—who could resist that?
"Mahrez with the cutback! Toward the top of the box!"
"A teammate arrives—chance for a long-range shot!"
"Leo Lin?"
The comntator froze. Mahrez froze too.
Standing at the edge of the penalty arc—
It was Leo Lin!
eting Mahrez's pass, Leo Lin drew his bow.
Unleashed the shot!
In that instant—
The world went silent.
All Leo Lin could see was the ball flying toward him.
Riise's Howitzer blazed with light, radiant and fierce!
"Boom!"
Stamford Bridge.
A rciless thunderbolt of a strike!
The comntator exploded with excitent.
"Here it cos!"
"My god!!"
"Leo Lin!"
"A furious long-range blast!!!"
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