After all, this isn't a professional sports league, so the rugby section of this monthly exam doesn't have very strict rules, and there are some deviations as well.

The rules are actually quite simple; each round is divided into offense and defense.

The offense needs to carry the ball into the scoring area located at the opposite end of the field while in possession.

If the ball carrier falls or the ball is taken away, the ball possession ends.

If the ball carrier falls, the offensive line is redeployed based on their position.

If the ball is taken away, the offensive line cannot move.

After three possessions end or a score, the offense and defense switch roles.

Under these rules, the offense lineup consists of four different positions.

Quarterback, just 1 person.

Responsible for delivering the ball with precise long throws to team members' hands.

Linemen, the most in number.

Responsible for protecting the quarterback with their bodies so that the ball can be passed securely without interference from the defense.

Receivers, 3 to 4 people.

Responsible for running to designated strategic locations and smoothly catching the pass despite defensive obstruction.

Running backs, 1 to 2 people.

Responsible for breaking through the defense with all their might after gaining possession of the ball.

The defense lineup, except for not having a quarterback, is set to counter or defend against the offense's linemen, receivers, and running backs respectively.

Li Pu had never played rugby before, but he had some understanding of the rules. After all, as a boy, he's pretty interested in ball games.

Through a coin toss, his blue team was the first to take on the offensive role.

The quarterback was a tall thin boy elected by everyone.

This boy was not highly ranked at the moment, but because he had some rugby experience, he was chosen as the temporary captain.

Due to the special shape of the rugby ball, an outsider might not be very good at passing, so the captain decided to be the quarterback himself.

In his mind, most classmates, regardless of gender, should be linemen.

Yes, there's no gender distinction in this event.

Especially after coming to Xidu University, he felt this even more deeply.

He had once lost in arm wrestling to three girls in a row, right in this class.

The world of the Summoner is different.

Actually, their makeshift team can't be said to have a good lineup.

After choosing the quarterback, receivers, and running backs, the remaining people would all just be linemen.

"Li Pu, do you want to be a receiver?"

So the captain's primary task was to determine the receivers and running backs.

As the top student in the team, Li Pu was naturally the first choice.

A receiver needs agile skills to catch a ball from afar under tough conditions and tricky angles.

In the captain's view, the physically strong and athletically gifted Li Pu, who topped the physical test, was the most suitable candidate.

If he could serve as a receiver, perhaps they could coordinate well.

With various short and long passes, they could wipe out the red team.

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But Li Pu tilted his head, looking unsatisfied: "What a joke, I'm a cripple."

He then pointed to his leg.

"Uh..."

The captain did not expect him to reject the proposal.

On reflection, perhaps there was an unspeakable reason for it.

Perhaps his crippled leg would hurt if he ran too much for too long.

"Sorry, I didn't think it through."

"In that case, will you be a lineman?"

"With you as a lineman, you'll certainly protect me very well."

"Then I'll have enough time to pass the ball properly."

"That's also pretty good."

So the captain changed the plan.

Li Pu: "No, I want to be a running back."

Captain: "..."

Player: "..."

Five minutes later, the lines of both teams were formed at the center of the field.

Li Pu's position as a running back clearly surprised the defensive red team a bit.

"What, is Li Pu going to be a running back?"

"What is the blue team thinking? His sprinting isn't one of the fastest."

"But why do I have a bad feeling about this..."

"What are you afraid of, you don't have to defend him anyway."

For a moment, the red team was in an uproar.

Fortunately, like the running backs, those defending the running backs were also specifically selected.

Receivers, quarterbacks, and running backs have a specific pool of defenders for each.

Usually, defending the receivers and running backs are the safeties, the fastest runners in the team.

"Don't worry everyone, leave him to me!"

At that moment, a red team safety stood up voluntarily.

It was Wu Guinan.

He's now determined.

Since he's certain to be penalized, he had to find a way to drag Li Pu down with him.

Being the person most familiar with Li Pu on the team and also considering himself the one who understood Li Pu the best, he took on this defensive role without a second thought.

Besides, since physical fights aren't allowed in rugby, Wu Guinan wasn't afraid of this guy.

[Gua gua gua gua gua!]

[Gua gua gua gua!]

The muscular frog on the sideline raised the signal gun again.

Just like when starting the hurdle race, it still gave everyone a five-second prep time to activate [Sprint].

"Attention everyone! Play 1!"

The blue team captain shouted.

"What?! You're using Play 1 now?!"

"No way, are you sure?!"

"Using Play 1 so soon..."

The reaction of several blue team linemen made the red team wary.

Could it be their style to unleash the big moves right off the bat?

"Safeties, keep an eye on the receivers!"

Meanwhile, the red team captain quickly shouted a reminder.

Having been elected as the red team's captain, he also had rugby experience.

In fact, his level and skill in this area even surpassed that of the blue team's captain.

In rugby, the most effective way of attacking is the long pass.

Strong tactics to quickly gain long-distance yardage or even score in one move often involve receivers catching the ball after weaving past defenders.

So as long as the receivers are marked, the opponents can't pull off any tricks.

[Gua gua gua!]

[Gua gua!]

[Gua!]

Bang!

As the muscular frog pulled the trigger, a blue team center lineman tossed the ball underhand to the blue team's quarterback.

The blue team captain quickly cradled the ball, moving back to aim for the long pass.

Meanwhile, several blue team receivers initiated [Sprint], charging out in different directions along erratic routes.

"Safeties, mark your men!"

"Forwards, rush through their defense, stop him from passing with all your might!"

The red team captain quickly issued orders.

As the middle forward, he was the strongest one on the red team.

In the middle of shouting, he had already forced his way through the blue team's lineman defense, lunging towards the quarterback.

"Huh?!"

Just when he was about to tackle the blue team captain, who was the quarterback, he realized something was off.

This guy was only feigning with his arms, the ball wasn't in his hands at all!

Where did the ball go?!

Based on previous experiences, the red team captain astutely scanned the field.

He hadn't seen the blue team quarterback throw the ball high up earlier, which meant...

That meant he transferred the ball at the first chance with the linemen blocking the view.

In this case, the one holding the ball should be... the running back!

Almost simultaneous with his realization, the red team captain saw a quick-moving but hobbling figure phasby.

"Li Pu! It's Li Pu!"

"Safeties, intercept him!"

The red team captain shouted loudly.

"Leave it to me!"

From the rear of the jostling lines of defense, came Wu Guinan's response.

He hadn't moved even when the captain ordered to mark the receivers.

Because he wasn't planning to care about anyone else today, just keeping his eyes on Li Pu.

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