The land of Bashu has never lacked moments of fiery passion! Right now, the Sichuan Provincial City Football League (known as "Chuan Chao") is in full swing, and there is a "mysterious team" that hasn't taken the field yet but is eager to try in private!
The cold bronze light scatters outside the display cases, shining onto the green field. The Sanxingdui relics, dormant for over three thousand years, quietly gather to form a luxurious lineup like a "Galactic Battleship." They come to the pitch, take positions suited to their characteristics, and prepare for a great battle!
Speaking of which, Sichuan Museum has abundant cultural relics. If the "Chuan 'Bo' Chao" were to start, Sanxingdui would arrange its lineup like this!
Forwards: The highly distinctive "Bronze Human Heads"
The spearhead of the offense is naturally led by the bronze human heads. What draws the most attention are their highly distinctive hairstyles or crowns. Hairstyles can be roughly divided into braids, pinned hair, and curls, while crowns include flat tops, rounded tops, and double side ear crowns, among more than a dozen types. Different hairstyles and crowns correspond to specific social identities, reflecting the creativity of the ancient Shu people. On the field, forwards with unique and flowing hairstyles usually build on their creative football skills, making smooth dribbles in the penalty area or powerful curved shots like "shooting stars streaking across the sky," scoring textbook-worthy goals repeatedly. Coupled with their neat positioning and regal demeanor, they often confuse and intimidate defenders, making scoring as easy as picking fruit.
Most importantly, Sanxingdui’s forward line is full of talent, with over 200 bronze human heads as regular reserves, making this team shine like a constellation of stars.
Midfield: The broad-visioned "Eye-Viewing Masks"
The midfield core is undoubtedly the Eye-Viewing Masks. Their eyeballs are cylindrical, protruding up to 16 cm, with wide ears. These large protruding eyes are the ancient Shu people's romantic expression of "wanting to see a thousand miles," symbolizing the Eye-Viewing Masks’ extraordinary wide vision and strong observation skills. They always spot gaps in the opponent’s defense that others miss and pierce through with a precise through ball. They not only "see in all directions" but also "hear from all sides," constantly grasping the dynamics of the entire field, accurately predicting teammates’ runs and opponents’ passing routes. Their control over the game is extremely strong, making them the true "metronome" of the pitch.
Defenders: The muscular "Bronze Skirted Standing Figures"
The defensive backbone is taken by the bronze skirted standing figures. In professional football, there are always "sturdy" defenders who are burly, muscular, and full of strength. The bronze skirted standing figures’ solid thigh muscles give a sense of steadiness and reliability, building a "bronze Great Wall" of iron will in their own penalty area. They can also bend down to block all kinds of powerful shots. In the defensive formation, they can almost single-handedly form a "bus formation" that becomes a nightmare for the opposition, showing formidable strength.
Goalkeeper: The tall and long-armed "Bronze Standing Giant"
The Bronze Standing Giant stands 260.8 cm tall, not only the tallest on the team but also possessing an extraordinary arm span that maximizes defensive coverage. The Bronze Standing Giant’s hands are either crossed over the chest or ready to make the most expansive save. No matter how tricky the shooting angle, he can use those magical hands to defuse danger. Standing on the goal line, he watches the opponent’s attacking routes with a determined gaze, the last insurmountable barrier for the opposition.
Coach: The strategic "Divine Beast Top Standing Figure"
The "command post" is occupied by a small standing figure atop the bronze divine beast’s horn unearthed from Pit No. 8. He wears a slant-collared long robe, pointed shoes, and a double-pointed crown hat, with a solemn expression resembling the "Silver Fox" coach known for elegant demeanor on the sidelines. Standing on the divine beast, he surveys the whole game with deep eyes, having already calculated countless attack and defense transitions with furrowed brows. Additionally, this small standing figure may represent a priest-like character with the ability to communicate between heaven and earth and predict fortune and misfortune. This ability might translate on the field into precise tactical foresight and on-the-spot command, leading the team to ultimate victory.
“Beep beep~” What!!! The whistle just blew, and the commentator had just finished introducing the Sanxingdui team’s starting lineup when the opponent committed a foul in our penalty area. After a reminder from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the main referee came to the sideline to watch the VAR replay. In fact, such "replay scenes" have long appeared on Sanxingdui relics. The jade zhang from Pit No. 2, called the "Sacrificial Mountain Map," records the grand sacrificial scene of the ancient Shu ancestors’ "Mountain Mausoleum Sacrifice." The ancient Shu people used carving knives as pens to press a historical "replay button" for us, allowing us to "rewind" time and space across thousands of years to witness their sacred sacrificial moments. While fans in the stands hold their breath watching the VAR replay, waiting for the verdict, the ancient Shu ancestors also engraved their understanding of the natural order on jade.
The Sanxingdui starting lineup has been announced, with a gathering of "stars" and formidable strength on paper, making it impossible for us to stay low-key. Moreover, in terms of "formation," this lineup perfectly matches the characteristics of the relics themselves. With this lineup, achieving outstanding results in the "Chuan 'Bo' Chao" would surely be no problem—of course, provided the "Chuan 'Bo' Chao" event can be held.
Post by NightOwl678901 | Oct 22, 2025
