Chapter 1383: Chapter 1382: Knight’s Charge
Frontline, dizzying and overwhelming, the Houston Texans’ defensive group is completely unable to locate the football, Mahomes actively steps back to open space, earning himself ample time and room to complete the pass.
In the backfield, with mysterious movements and rabbit-like agility, Li Wei completes a stealthy maneuver under the watchful eyes of many, showcasing his ability to strike vertically along the sideline, swift as lightning he breaks free and reaches the target.
Then, pass, connect—
A thirty-five yard brownish-red rainbow arc establishes a bridge between Mahomes and Li Wei, pulling the entire stadium’s attention over, amidst the stormy chaos, that number twenty-three back silhouette is now noticed.
Safety Gibson: ???
Li Wei? How is he there, is this some kind of teleportation trick?
Gibson is stunned, only then realizing he is behind Li Wei, and not between Li Wei and the end zone—
Oh no!
Gibson quickly starts forward, lunging towards Li Wei.
Li Wei, unmarked, easily cradles the football, then sees Gibson rapidly closing in on him, takes quick steps back to adjust, slightly widening the distance.
Gibson advances, Li Wei retreats.
Clearly, Gibson is faster, and it seems he is about to catch up with Li Wei.
But Li Wei has already adjusted, with one pivot, his speed bursts forth.
Gibson watches his fingertips about to touch Li Wei’s jersey, only to find it empty, his palm catching just a fleeting red shadow, his forward steps stumble slightly, watching helplessly as number twenty-three’s silhouette gets farther and farther away in his vision—
Ten-yard line.
Five-yard line.
Mighty and unstoppable, like a knight charging, he is powerless to change the outcome.
Bang!
"Ah ah ah, ah ah ah!"
Thalia raises her arms high, shouting fervently, becoming one with Arrowhead Stadium.
Indeed, the Houston Texans have been outstanding on both offense and defense today, showing determination from the start to win, ready to pull off an upset; but the Kansas Chiefs are completely unafraid, welcoming any challenge, any impact, they will face it head-on to determine victory on the field.
Touchdown, attack once more!
"Fly!"
"Fly!"
Thalia shouts with all her might, her smile bursting forth exuberantly.
In the commentary box, Nantz is as if drunk, his cheeks fully flushed.
"From Mahomes to Li Wei and then to Hill, then back to Mahomes finally to Li Wei, the Kansas Chiefs Offense showcases tactical wisdom with dazzling and unbelievable football passing, it’s simply comparable to Spain’s fluid Tiki-Taka, achieving control and creating pressure through continuous foot passes, thoroughly confusing Houston Texans’ defensive group!"
"This isn’t ’Cheating Motion’, this isn’t modern outside zone defense, this is ’Chiefs Special’!"
"The entire league, only the Kansas Chiefs have this ability and courage to show off on the conference finals stage, completely overwhelming Houston Texans, Crennel and Watt are both crushed by this wave of offense."
"Touchdown!"
"God, is there a cleaner, smoother, more effortless touchdown than this? Houston Texans’ defensive group is helplessly lost, even as Watt displays peak form, precisely holding down Li Wei, in direct confrontation, Li Wei once again breaks through with unparalleled performance, he outthought Watt by a step, that extra step completely shattered Houston Texans’ last defense."
However, inside the end zone is a different story.
Li Wei doesn’t celebrate excessively, nor does he roar out, his calm demeanor seemingly unfazed, effortlessly completing the touchdown.
That carefree attitude causes a whirlwind to surge within Nantz’s mind, no longer containable.
"Unstoppable, unmatched, with a charging posture, he overwhelmingly destroys Houston Texans."
"Li Wei! Li Wei once again proves through action, he is the man the entire league currently seeks to defeat, he stands atop the league now."
"No one can stop him, no one."
"Touchdown. Touchdown! Touchdown ah ah ah ah ah..."
Wave after wave, finally Nantz raises his arms in cheer.
Romo is no exception.
Because this is the only way to express emotions right now.
It’s not just Arrowhead Stadium.
At this very moment, the audience witnessing this offensive wave at home is all stunned: This...? Football unexpectedly exudes the flavor of soccer, is this even reasonable?
This season, they as fans as audience members have witnessed the Kansas Chiefs bringing numerous breathtaking games, yet never expected to still see surprises in the conference finals!
Stunning!
Impact!
Widespread diffusion, pressure from across the North American continent surges in from all directions, pouring down upon the Houston Texans.
"7:14."
Pressure, once again directed at Houston Texans.
Watson holds a breath in his chest, hands clenched into fists, standing tall waiting, he just taunted Li Wei, is this Li Wei’s response?
He knows, this is the real Li Wei, seeking revenge over every slight, holding grudges, ruthless for victory, arrogant and haughty despite appearing gracious and humble as everyone says, he knows that’s just a mask, Li Wei’s counterattack slaps him across the face.
He’s ready, for Li Wei to come flaunting, if Li Wei appears, he won’t hesitate to confront him head-on.
Yet... nothing.
Li Wei doesn’t come to taunt Watson, not even a glance.
Watson’s gaze follows Li Wei as he returns to the other side of the field, even after the special duty group kicks off, Li Wei doesn’t look at him, not even once.
Watson: Li Wei’s doing it intentionally, coldly ignoring him, provoking him. Haha. He sees through Li Wei completely, so he will retaliate in his own way.
Watson’s attention is entirely on Li Wei, not noticing that within Kansas Chiefs Team, there is a gaze always fixed on his every move:
Chris Jones.
Jones realizes that if they want to win, if they want to claim three consecutive championships, the key isn’t in the offensive group, with Li Wei present, they don’t need to worry; It’s the defensive group, in both the division and conference finals, if the defensive group doesn’t rally, they will pay the price, if not today, then on the Super Bowl stage.
Remember last season when defensive group leaders Houston and Berry both departed, the Kansas Chiefs lost not only two major players but the locker room spirit too; Off-season, the coaching staff boldly reshaped the defensive group, aiming to build a team embracing future potential.
From that moment, Jones looks up to Li Wei’s silhouette, growing step by step.
Not because he desires to be a locker room leader, but he longs to be the type of player who can fight alongside Li Wei, becoming part of the Kansas Chiefs.
After a season of ups and downs, they are still not mature enough, but they need to step forward.
After all, this is a battle that belongs to all of them.