166: Chapter 164 The Appearance of the King of Machines

Behind downtown San Francisco, the cracked hill could no longer be called a hill.

It was a massive underground base disguised as a mountain. At this moment, as the top opened completely, a behemoth slowly rose from the ground, supported by countless hydraulic arms and lifting platforms.

It was a mechanical beast made entirely of silver-gray high-strength alloy, standing five hundred meters tall.

Its lines were filled with a cold industrial aesthetic; every joint and piece of armor fit together seamlessly. A massive array of thrusters extended from its back, while ferocious missile launch nests were mounted on its shoulders.

The most striking feature was its head, which was identical to Godzilla's, except that its eyes were not golden vertical pupils filled with life and ferocity, but two huge, scarlet, ominous-glowing electronic eyes.

"Hummm!!" A low hum resonated throughout the world.

The armor on the mechanical beast's chest slid to both sides, revealing a core inside that emitted a faint blue light.

It was an artificial nuclear reactor, and its energy fluctuations were so violent that they even caused the surrounding air to distort visibly to the naked eye.

【High-energy reaction target detected】

【Name: Mechagodzilla (Code: olympus)】

【Level: Quasi-Tenth Order (Energy Output)】

【Threat Level: Extremely High】

In Luo Yu's mind, the system panel automatically popped up a prompt.

"Quasi-Tenth Order?"

Luo Yu raised an eyebrow. Instead of looking solemn, a playful smile appeared on his face. "Interesting, they spent a fortune."

He knew that this so-called Quasi-Tenth Order referred to the energy level it could unleash in an instant. In terms of comprehensive combat power, defense, and regenerative ability, it was worlds apart from a real Titan Beast.

White House, underground command center.

The President and a group of high-ranking officials stared at the silver-gray deity on the screen, their breathing becoming heavy.

"Dr. William, is this our hope?" The President's voice carried a hint of undetectable trembling.

"Mr. President, 'olympus' is the pinnacle of human technology." Dr. William stood on the side and adjusted his glasses, a pathological fanaticism appearing on his aged face. "It possesses 120% of Godzilla's combat data and is equipped with plasma cluster cannons, high-frequency vibration particle blades, and... a 'Proton Roar' that can simulate Atomic Breath. Its armor is sufficient to withstand the impact at the center of a nuclear explosion."

He paused and pointed to a close-up of the Mechagodzilla's head on the screen.

"The most critical part is its pilot."

Before he could finish speaking, the Mechagodzilla's head armor slowly opened, and a figure walked out of the cockpit, standing on top of the mechanical beast.

It was a young man wearing a black, tight-fitting combat suit. His face was 90% similar to Luo Yu's, but his eyes were empty, devoid of any luster, like a doll that had been carefully carved.

【Special life form detected】

【Name: Clone (Luo Yu Zero)】

【Level: SSS (Genetic Potential)】

【Threat Level: Low】

"A clone?"

Luo Yu looked at the "fake" who was almost identical to him and finally couldn't help but laugh.

This Eagle Country really had narrowed its own path.

"Hiss?"

Godzilla also saw the tiny figure standing on top of the iron lump. It tilted its huge head, its golden vertical pupils filled with confusion and contempt.

It was as if it were asking: What is this thing? Why is it so ugly?

"Chirp~"

Mothra elegantly flapped its wings, and pure white scales fell gently, as if it felt dirty just by looking at the mechanical creation.

It couldn't help it; for an entity that was the embodiment of light and life, this kind of lifeless iron block was the ugliest thing in the world.

"Luo Yu!"

On top of the Mechagodzilla, the clone spoke, its cold and stiff voice spreading throughout the harbor through the loudspeaker.

"Your era is over. From today, I will replace you and become the new guardian of this planet."

He seemed to be trying to imitate Luo Yu's tone and posture, but unfortunately, the imitation was clumsy and looked utterly ridiculous.

Luo Yu was too lazy to respond to him; he just looked at the Mechagodzilla with interest, as if admiring an interesting toy.

This complete disregard was more lethal than any mockery.

In the electronic eyes of the clone "Luo Yu Zero," the red light flickered violently. Obviously, his emotional module had been angered by this contempt.

"Attack!"

In the White House command center, Dr. William roared almost madly.

"Let him see the anger of humanity!"

"Roar...!"

The Mechagodzilla suddenly opened its metal mouth, the nuclear reactor in its chest overloaded crazily, and the faint blue light shone to the extreme.

A dark blue energy beam over thirty meters in diameter, carrying an aura of total destruction, erupted from its mouth.

Proton Roar!

Wherever the beam passed, the seawater instantly evaporated, and the air was ionized, creating a series of crackling sounds.

Its power was actually somewhat similar to Godzilla's Atomic Breath.

Facing this world-destroying blow, Luo Yu remained standing on top of Godzilla's head, not moving an inch.

He just patted Godzilla's head lightly.

"Godzilla, play with it."

"Hiss!"

Godzilla let out a reluctant roar, as if it felt that fighting such a tin can was beneath the status of the king of monsters.

But... it still lazily raised one of its front claws.

Without activating the Red Lotus Domain, without releasing an atomic pulse, and without even lighting up its dorsal fins.

It just casually, like swatting a fly, slapped away the Proton Roar, which was powerful enough to pierce the continental shelf.