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Chapter 220 The God Holding Up the Sun! (Second Update, Please Subscribe!)
After confirming that Kato Nuanren had indeed agreed to let him use 'Sunshine', Chen Anxia did not hesitate any longer.
Although Chen Anxia didn't know the story behind 'Sunshine', nor did he know that 'Sunshine' carried the name of a famous racket, Chen Anxia knew that a racket that Kato Warito cherished so much must be extraordinary.
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Anxia took out the 'Sunshine'.
'Sunshine' is a general term for rackets. In fact, there are three rackets in 'Sunshine': power racket, intermediate racket, and control racket.
The situations in which these three rackets are suitable are, as their names suggest, very easy to understand.
Right now, Chen Anxia has taken out one of the intermediate-sized rackets.
The overall design of the 'Sunshine' racket is similar to most rackets, but the color of the 'Sunshine' racket is mainly orange with red as a secondary color.
The reason for using these two colors is that both colors symbolize 'sunlight'.
Besides, what makes the 'Sunshine' racket most memorable is the orange and red sunshine pattern on the frame.
It is said that if you point the racket net at the sun, the sunlight patterns on the frame will emit a warm and inspiring glow, as if the sun were printed on the racket.
This is also the origin of the name 'Sunshine'.
Of course, none of these things concerned Chen Anxia.
Chen Anxia was really focused on the feel of the 'Sunshine' racket.
The moment Chen Anxia picked up the 'Sunshine' racket, he felt a reassuring sense of weight and solidity.
Chen Anxia knew this was not an illusion, but a real feeling brought about by the racket itself.
Undoubtedly, this is one of the reasons why the 'Sunshine' racket is so exceptional.
Then, Chen Anxia couldn't help but gently swing the racket, feeling the rhythm of the racket cutting through the air and listening to the sounds it made.
For a moment, Chen Anxia was somewhat captivated.
It has to be said that the 'Sunshine' racket is far superior to the racket Chen Anxia used before. The difference between the two is like heaven and earth, and there is no comparison at all.
At the same time, Chen Anxia also realized the importance of a good racket for a player to perform at their best.
It's no exaggeration to say that a good racket can even improve a player's performance in actual combat.
This made Chen Anxia determined to find a good racket.
As for now...
After a brief experience, Chen Anxia indicated that the competition could continue.
After Kato Kanon and Mitani Kanade were ready, the match continued.
After gently tapping the tennis ball a few times, Chen Anxia tossed it high into the air and then, as with his previous serve, aimed at the falling ball and served again with roughly the same force and angle.
At the same time, Chen Anxia's supercomputing capabilities began to rapidly collect and analyze data.
Chen Anxia quickly came to a conclusion.
With similar force and angle, this ball was nearly 10% faster than the previous one.
Don't underestimate this 10%; in a match, this 10% could very well be enough to influence the outcome.
Moreover, Chen Anxia knew that 10% was not the limit of 'Sunshine'. Once he was truly familiar with and mastered 'Sunshine', this percentage would increase.
Not only Chen Anxia, but also Mitani Kanade, who was facing this ball, felt that the speed of the serve had increased this time.
However, Mitani Kanade was unaware that Chen Anxia's serve this time was almost identical in power and angle to the last one, so she didn't think much of it.
Without a doubt, this 10% increase in ball speed had no impact on Kanade Mitani's ability to receive the ball.
A similar scene played out again. After Chen Anxia returned the ball once more, Mitani Kanade once again unleashed a Speed smash.
Kato and the spectators watching the match couldn't help but hold their breath and watch intently.
They wanted to know whether Chen Anxia's ability to return a Speed shot last time was a coincidence, or whether Chen Anxia was truly capable of returning Speed shots.
As they watched, they saw Chen Anxia move, rushing towards the landing point of the Speed smash once again, and once again meeting the incoming ball with one hand, racket in hand.
Bang!
With a dull, heavy thud, the violently spinning tennis ball creaked and groaned against the racket.
In Chen Anxia's perception, this ball was still heavy, but not as heavy as the previous one.
The reason for this was not because the power of Speed's smash was reduced this time, but because of the 'Sunshine' racket and Chen Anxia's own physique that makes him stronger when facing strong opponents.
Chen Anxia could clearly feel that his strength was greater than when he received the ball last time.
But that wasn't enough. Without hesitation, Chen Anxia reached out his left hand to grab the racket handle, then used both hands to forcefully return the Speed smash.
This time, Chen Anxia's right hand held up, and the racket didn't slip out of his hand again.
Those watching the match, whether it was Kato Nobuto or the audience in the stands, were all stunned, their faces showing disbelief, and their pupils were even trembling slightly.
To their utter surprise, Chen Anxia not only caught the Speed shot this time, but also returned it.
This scene, which was actually unfolding before their eyes, truly shocked them and left them in disbelief.
At that moment, a similar thought also crossed their minds, which was...
'This...how is this possible!?'
On the field, Mitani Kanade, who faced Chen Anxia directly, was even more shocked.
Because Mitani Kanade never even considered the possibility that Chen Anxia could receive his Speed shot.
Amidst Mitani Kanade's shock, Chen Anxia scored with his return shot.
After the initial shock, Kato Warito suppressed his turbulent emotions and loudly announced the score: "15-15!"
The game continues.
Despite the facts being right in front of him, Mitani Kanade still didn't believe that Chen Anxia could return his Speed shot.
Kanade Mitani still harbored a sense of wishful thinking, believing that she had made a mistake with her Speed shot and that Chen Anxia was only able to return the Speed shot because of good luck.
With this mindset, Kanade Mitani once again hit a full-power Speed smash.
This time, Kanade Mitani was certain that she had not made a mistake.
So, will Chen Anxia be able to take back...?
Under the anxious, expectant gaze of Mitani Kanade, Chen Anxia once again accurately arrived at the landing point, holding the 'Sunshine' in one hand and heading towards the ball, drawing a beautiful rhythm and sound in the air.
Bang!
The tennis ball, carrying immense force, collided violently with the 'sunlight'.
This time, facing Mitani Kanade's all-out attack, Chen Anxia still chose to meet it with one hand.
This time, Chen Anxia's physique, which makes him stronger when facing stronger opponents, enhanced his strength once again.
This time... Chen Anxia successfully returned the Speed smash with one hand.
boom!
Amidst the resounding crash of a tennis ball hitting the ground, Kanade Mitani stared blankly at the 'sunshine' held high in Chen Anxia's hand as he swung his racket.
Whether it was a coincidence or not, from Kanade Mitani's perspective, the sun hanging in the sky was right behind the 'sunlight'.
At that moment, Kanade Mitani seemed to see a god holding up the sun, radiating warm light!
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Chapter 221 Entering Seigaku, First Encounter with Ryoma! (First Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chen Anxia got up very early that day.
On this day, Chen Anxia not only carried a tennis bag but also a schoolbag, and changed into her school uniform.
That's right, today is the day for new students to enroll at Seishun Academy.
Following the route in her memory, Chen Anxia arrived at the Youth Academy without any problems.
As expected of a long-established and renowned academy, even just standing at the gate, Chen Anxia could feel the profound literary atmosphere.
Moreover, in Chen Anxia's eyes, the Seigaku gate standing in front of him was surrounded by cherry blossoms fluttering in the air, a very beautiful and charming scene that made people feel happy and relaxed.
Chen Anxia knew that cherry blossoms were a unique feature of Seigaku. Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, Seigaku was enveloped in a sea of cherry blossoms when they were in full bloom, which was very beautiful.
Since today is the enrollment day for new students at Seigaku, a special enrollment ceremony is naturally being held today.
On this day, many senior students will act as volunteers to answer questions and help freshmen with their difficulties.
With the existing resources, Chen Anxia will naturally know how to make good use of them.
Through a conversation with a senior student, Chen Anxia not only learned where her class was located, but also where the tennis club's court was.
Afterwards, Chen Anxia politely declined her senior's invitation to join the student council and headed straight for her class.
The senior student looked regretful after seeing that Chen Anxia had declined her invitation.
It's important to understand that she didn't invite Chen Anxia casually, nor did she invite him because of his appearance.
It was during their conversation that she genuinely felt Chen Anxia's maturity and composure, as well as the indescribable yet convincing aura about him, which led her to extend the invitation to Chen Anxia.
In her view, the inexplicable yet convincing special quality that Chen Anxia possessed must be the legendary leadership qualities.
She also knew that a person with such a temperament would shine wherever they went, not to mention Chen Anxia's outstanding appearance.
Thinking about it, she couldn't help but whisper "Chen Anxia..."
"I believe we'll hear that name at school very soon..."
Chen Anxia naturally had no idea what that senior was thinking, and even if she did, she wouldn't care.
With guidance, Chen Anxia quickly arrived at her class, Class 1, Grade 1 of the Seishun Academy Middle School.
A small incident occurred during this process: Chen Anxia saw Echizen Ryoma, the true protagonist of "The Prince of Tennis".
However, Ryoma Echizen did not notice Chen Anxia. Otherwise, Ryoma Echizen might have been somewhat surprised after seeing Chen Anxia.
Chen Anxia did not take the initiative to greet Echizen Ryoma.