Chapter Sixty-Seven: Sway Together

Faced with Robot Number 2's attempt to block him, Geng Haoshi easily slipped past. However, no sooner had he dodged Number 2 than Robot Numbers 1 and 3 appeared simultaneously before him. Just like in the previous round, Geng Haoshi's left and right attack routes were blocked once more.

"Damn! Pulling this trick again, huh?" Geng Haoshi quickly retreated two steps, intending to put some distance between himself and the robots, then dart past them... "Bang!" Instead, as he moved rapidly backward, he collided with Robot Number 2, which had silently positioned itself behind him.

"Beep—charging foul!"

Looking at Number 2, now knocked to the ground by his collision, Geng Haoshi cursed, "Damn it! You're a robot, how do you fall over so easily?"

Watching Geng Haoshi grumbling, Yu Manman, monitoring the X-6 room from the Boss chamber, chuckled quietly. These AI-powered athletic robots were built with the latest lightweight biomaterials, enhancing their agility and conveniently allowing them to provoke fouls from opponents.

Moreover, these robots possessed deep learning capabilities. Simulating the human brain, they analyzed and studied in real-time, connected to the internet, continuously adapting their strategies based on their opponent's behavioral patterns.

Suppressing his frustration, Geng Haoshi charged forward with the ball into the yellow zone, only to be met again by Number 2. After several scoreless rounds, he decided to ramp up his offense, determined not to give them another chance to surround him. The idea was sound, but unfortunately, as Geng Haoshi increased his speed, the agile, intelligent robots did the same. After dodging Number 2, he once again found himself hemmed in by Numbers 1 and 3.

"Damn! They're like persistent ghosts!"

Geng Haoshi tried to force his way through, only to crash into the outstretched arms of Number 1, which promptly toppled over.

"Beep—charging foul!"

"Damn! Damn! Damn!" Geng Haoshi stomped in frustration.

Seeing his agitation, Yu Manman advised, "Xiao Er, they've figured out your attack pattern. You'd better vary your approach."

Geng Haoshi took a moment to calm himself, thinking: She's right. My attacks are too predictable. I thought these three robots were pushovers, but they're actually improving with each match... I need to step up my game, too.

Taking a deep breath, Geng Haoshi entered the yellow zone with the ball once more. This time, he didn't rush forward, but watched the three robots closely, advancing slowly.

Number 2 charged toward him again, while Numbers 1 and 3 kept pace a few steps behind on either side. Geng Haoshi feinted left and right, slipping past Number 2. Through these rounds, he'd noticed that Number 2 always seemed flustered, almost dizzy, whenever he shifted his body unpredictably.

If Number 2 could be confused by feints, then Numbers 1 and 3, being of the same model, should also be vulnerable. To test this theory, after dodging Number 2, Geng Haoshi feinted left and right as Numbers 1 and 3 closed in, dribbling and swaying constantly.

Sure enough, Numbers 1 and 3 began to sway in response.

Geng Haoshi was delighted. "Ha! I knew it—robots these days aren't as advanced as they claim!"

With their arms outstretched, Numbers 1 and 3 mimicked his movements. Seizing the moment, Geng Haoshi accelerated, slipping past them and driving straight for the basket, scoring effortlessly.

After making the shot, Geng Haoshi danced his way over to the three robots, singing loudly, "Let’s shake together! Let’s shake together!"

Yu Manman, still watching from the Boss chamber, mused, "Xiao Er’s ball control has certainly improved... But if he thinks this will stump the robots, he’s sorely mistaken."

Riding the momentum, Geng Haoshi quickly entered the yellow zone again, feinted past Number 2, confused Numbers 1 and 3 with his swaying movements, then broke through for another basket. Using this method, he won two more rounds in succession.

"Let’s shake together!" In a new round, Geng Haoshi continued to feint left and right, dribbling while humming his song... "Smack!" Just as he swayed with Numbers 1 and 3, Number 2 suddenly appeared behind him and slapped the ball away.

According to Manman's rules for this basketball challenge, only scoring counted as victory; fouls or having the ball stolen meant defeat.

Too careless! He'd been so focused on swaying with the two in front, he forgot about the one behind. Geng Haoshi flexed his wrists and glared at Number 2. "I’ll remember you! Just wait!"

9527: Master, why are you trying to threaten a robot?

Geng Haoshi 2.0: Have I been gone too long? You’re really losing your touch!

Geng Haoshi: Damn it! All of you, shut up!

Picking up the ball, Geng Haoshi restarted the game. As usual, Number 2 stepped up to block him, but something was different this time. The robot spread its arms and began to sway its body.

"Damn! I haven't even started feinting and you're already swaying!"

Despite the comical appearance, Number 2’s movements and reactions were noticeably faster than before. Geng Haoshi feinted, dribbled between his legs, and only just managed to slip past.

No sooner had he passed Number 2 than Numbers 1 and 3 moved in. Both were now swaying their arms and bodies left and right, while Number 2 quickly followed, surrounding Geng Haoshi, all swaying together.

Previously, Geng Haoshi had mocked them by singing “Let’s shake together,” implying he’d dazzled them with his moves. Now, encircled by their synchronized swaying, he found himself starting to feel dizzy as well...