Even without receiving more rewards, it was worth it. In the face of absolute honor and happiness, all rewards became like fleeting clouds, no longer important.
At the start of the second half, Cao Baming proactively moved to the most fiercely contested positions.
These people looked like prey, and thinking carefully, they were merely targets serving his training.
In the fifty-first minute, with a set of fluid movements, Max completed a shot inside the penalty area, unfortunately hitting the post.
It didn't take a thought to know that this guy wasn't doing it on purpose at all.
Cao Baming's eyes flickered, and the trajectory of the rebound, even the precise landing spot, already appeared before him.
He never expected to have this day. This was the most comfortable assist he'd ever received, a contribution from the goalpost, which miraculously found his feet.
In just two seconds, Cao Baming rapidly increased his shooting attribute to nearly two hundred points, then completed the shot!
Goal! This time, with Cao Baming's help, Manchester United regained the lead and reclaimed their dignity on home turf.
He then adjusted his attributes back down appropriately.
After a period of repeated attempts in the second half, Cao Baming gradually grasped the essence of it.
There was no need for excessive flashy moves. As long as one could adjust what was needed when it was needed and react swiftly, it was entirely sufficient.
The simulated match reached the ninetieth minute, the last minute of regular time.
At this point, the score on the field had become six to three. Of the four goals scored in the second half, three were related to Cao Baming: two personal goals and one assist to Bruno Fernandes.
Max also scored a goal through his individual dribbling and cutting inside.
However, Arsenal had not completely collapsed. They managed to score a crucial goal again in the second half through substitute Nelson, but it was too late by then.
Cao Baming felt that he had basically mastered the use of this talent and no longer made low-level mistakes like at the end of the first half.
In this way, dominance was a natural consequence. He was like a monster rampaging on the field, unstoppable.
So this is how the All-Around King works. It's not about reaching the same height in all attributes, but about using them wisely. Nothing is impossible!
The match ended, and the cheers and applause from the spectators were thunderous, but Cao Baming had no inclination to listen further. Although there were a few female fans by the sidelines who seemed instantly captivating, this was a dream, after all, and held little appeal.
Soon, with another wave of dizziness, Cao Baming exited the Time Bubble.
It was like a virtual world encased in a bubble, where time could flow infinitely or repeat, and more importantly, it could be controlled at will.
The biggest gain this time was undoubtedly mastering the use of this new talent, which possessed even greater intensity than he had previously imagined!
Beyond that, there were many other surprises, such as the brand new experience of playing as an opponent to Arsenal, and the unprecedented sense of realism felt within the Time Bubble.
The simulations were now not only more controllable than before but also far more detailed.
Consequently, the future it predicted would be even more accurate, perhaps even achieving one hundred percent alignment with reality!
As the dizziness in his mind subsided, Cao Baming again picked up the glass of vodka in front of him and downed it in one gulp.
Only then did he slowly take out the watch from his pocket and check the time. Exactly ten minutes had passed.
Time indeed flowed slower in the real world. Ultimately, it was the change in the speed of time perception. At this moment, an idea suddenly struck Cao Baming's mind.
Why has humanity always pursued immortality from the perspective of time itself?
Instead of creating a black hole or parallel universes, it would be better to focus on oneself. By adjusting one's perception of time, eternal life could be achieved.
The plane was still flying. During this time, Cao Baming rested and spent some time playing in the system.
As the plane began its descent, they had already entered Arsenal's city limits.
Looking at the expanse of yellow lights outside, despite the aerial view, an inexplicable sense of familiarity washed over him.
At this moment, Cao Baming's phone signal returned, and he received several new text messages.
Most of the content was related to Tangguo.
The investment in the ecological zone had now been successfully implemented and was operational. In addition, there were new developments with the Tangguo national football team.
The scouts personally selected by Cao Baming had all made significant finds. Seven or eight young lads were brought into the team for training. They didn't come from wealthy families or have connections with the higher-ups; all they possessed was a pure love for football and extraordinary talent.
The head coach position had not yet been finalized, but under Cao Baming's arrangement, everyone would be given a chance to try out and see how they performed over a period. Regardless of their background, they would reveal themselves.
Both ability and character were equally important, and the final decision rested with Cao Baming.
During this period, those in the higher ranks must have been filled with regret, wondering why they had handed so much power to Cao Baming alone.
But at the time, right after the World Cup, Cao Baming was a true deity. No one dared to defy his words, and opposing him could even lead to assassination.
Thinking about it now, wasn't it the same? Although several months had passed since the World Cup, and the fervor had long since cooled, Cao Baming's popularity had not diminished.
Wherever he went, he could become the most prominent figure in public discourse. One had to admit his influence.
The plane landed, and Cao Baming casually replied to a few messages before stepping off.
Taking a breath of fresh air, he felt much more invigorated.
Returning to the villa and spending the night, all fatigue vanished in his dreams.
In the near future, the only matter requiring his attention would be the Champions League matches, including the semi-finals and finals. The time between these two games was not long.