No one could have foreseen such a result for the competition.
It was like no one ever thought they would be slower than a pig.
But the fact was laid out before their eyes. In the recent race, the pig maintained its sprinting speed, a pace fast enough to outrun all the human athletes present.
What's more, this pig weighed at least over 200 jin.
To achieve such speed with that weight was simply unbelievable.
"It's over, it's over. I'll never dare to say you run slower than a pig again."
"If anyone says that again, I'll slap them hard."
"I never imagined a hippopotamus could run so fast. They usually stay in the water, how can they run this fast?"
"It's normal. Imagine, your survival depends entirely on avoiding predators. If you don't run fast, you die."
"Damn, that makes sense. Animals that couldn't run fast were naturally eliminated."
"Hahaha, I knew this result was coming. My family raises free-range black pigs in the mountains. These big black pigs are very active and have very little excess fat. Sometimes I can't even catch up to them in the mountains."
"No wonder black pig meat sells for more in the market."
"What does this prove? It proves that as long as you consistently do aerobic exercise, even a pig can run incredibly fast."
"So, was the little tiger really just there to make up the numbers?"
"I suddenly understand the meaning of this sports meet. It turns out our understanding of animals is not as deep as we thought."
"This is probably the principal's thoughtful intention. Through this event, we can learn more about these animals."
"It's truly thoughtful. Even animals that usually receive less attention were given a chance to participate."
...
Thus, this special relay race concluded, sparking contemplation alongside joy.
Both the organizers and the audience were extremely satisfied with the outcome, and the actual race results had become less important.
After the participating athletes received their medals and mascot souvenirs, another eagerly anticipated event was about to commence.
"We have just finished the 4x400 meter relay. Next, we will hold the 100-meter sprint race."
"The athletes are already waiting by the track. Let's welcome them together."
As the announcer's voice echoed through the venue once more, the figures of the athletes flashed across the screens one by one.
And when the camera focused on a short-haired man in a red tracksuit, wearing bib number one, the crowd erupted in a thunderous roar of cheers.
"Su Shen!"
"Su Shen!"
"Su Shen!"
...
As the list of all participating athletes was kept confidential before the race, no one could have imagined seeing the man who had previously tied the Asian Games 100-meter sprint record.
He was also known as the fastest man in Longguo and the only East Asian to break the 10-second barrier in the 100-meter dash, not just in Longguo but in all of Asia.
"The organizing committee must have incredible influence to invite such a distinguished figure."
"Shouldn't Su Shen be preparing for his own competitions right now? How does he have time to participate in an event of this caliber?"
"Preparing for what? He's currently a doctoral student at Imperial Capital University of Physical Education."
"This competition is truly star-studded. First, the boxing champion, and now the fastest man in Asia."
"But I have a bad premonition. This time, Xihong Zoo might field a cheetah."
"Probably. If they do send a cheetah, this race will be exciting."
"I've always heard that cheetahs run fast, but I've never seen it."
"Yes, I've always wanted to see it too."
"I think if a normal person saw it, they'd be done for."
"Who says? Wasn't there a woman with cough syrup who outran a cheetah?"
"Anyone who remembers that commercial is at least over twenty now."
...
With the appearance of "Flying Man Su," the atmosphere in the stadium instantly became charged.
Part of this was due to the aura surrounding Flying Man Su, and the other part was the curiosity about the upcoming race.
Even though the animal competitors had not yet appeared, the audience had already made their predictions.
And what happened next did not deviate from their expectations.
With a deafening roar, a sleek figure appeared on the track.
It was none other than Li Bao, the super dad from Xihong Zoo.
Thanks to the two little Pallas's cats, Li Bao was quite popular at Xihong Zoo.
He was wearing a black tracksuit with a large number six printed on the back.
The person who should have been in the adjacent lane was now cowering far away, clearly startled by the roar.
Not to mention the runner in the next lane, even the athletes in other lanes dared not breathe heavily.
He had raced against humans countless times, but this was his first time racing alongside an animal, especially such a jungle predator.
This, of course, was the mindset of the ordinary athletes. However, for Flying Man Su, standing in lane one, his eyes blazed with fighting spirit.
It was evident that he was also very curious about this creature, known as the fastest land animal.
He was eager to know the difference in speed between himself and a cheetah.
As the tension in the stadium reached its peak, the referee fired the starting pistol.
With the sound of the gun, five human athletes surged forward.
However, to everyone's surprise, Li Bao, standing in lane six, remained completely still, as if he had zoned out.
"What's going on? He doesn't know the rules, does he?"
"I was looking forward to seeing humans race against a cheetah. Why isn't it running?"
"It's over, it's over. It seems we won't get to see a cheetah race against humans."
"I suspect that if this opportunity is missed, it will never happen again."
While everyone was confused and disappointed, the five human athletes had already reached the halfway mark. Su Shen, in particular, was leading the pack, far ahead of the other four.
At this moment, everyone was almost certain that Su Shen would be the champion.
But just then, the figure in lane six finally moved.
A black blur flashed, and before long, Li Bao's silhouette appeared behind the four human runners.
Sensing something amiss, the four human athletes quickly looked back.
The sight was so terrifying that they almost lost their minds. Driven by fear, the four runners unleashed unprecedented speed.
To the astonishment of countless spectators, the gap between them and Su Shen began to shrink.
Soon, Su Shen also noticed the anomaly.
With just a glance from the corner of his eye, an irrepressible sense of fear surged within him.
He, who felt he had reached his speed limit, suddenly felt a new surge of power erupting from his muscles.
His running speed instantly increased by a visible margin.
This was a speed he could never achieve through his usual training, a clear breakthrough of his physiological limits.