85: Mech Battle

The Mecha Duel: destroyer king kong vs. thunderbolt Dharma King

“Next up is a collision of steel warriors! ‘destroyer king kong’ Captain Chen Hao vs. ‘thunderbolt Dharma King’ Captain Yang Yi!”

Two massive mechas crashed into the arena! Chen Hao's destroyer was painted gun-metal gray, heavy as a mountain, with the cold light of hydraulic systems flickering at its joints. Yang Yi's thunderbolt had a blue-violet paint job, with dangerous blue electrical arcs jumping across its body, emitting a low hum.

Both knew that their elemental Superpowers (Metal/Lightning) had limited threat against same-tier mechas in direct attacks. As the battle began, they tacitly chose a mecha duel!

“Boom!”

The destroyer's massive metal fist smashed toward the thunderbolt with a whistle that tore through the air! The thunderbolt nimbly dodged to the side, while the electromagnetic cannon on its arm instantly charged, firing a thick bolt of blue plasma at the destroyer's chest!

“Zzzzt—!”

The plasma bolt slammed hard into the destroyer's armor, erupting in a blinding flash of electricity! However, even as the electricity raged, a sharp light flashed in Chen Hao's eyes, and the Metal Superpower within him instantly erupted!

Hum!

The surface of the destroyer was instantly covered in a more refined Superpower shield shimmering with a metallic luster! At the same time, his fists seemed to be coated in a layer of flowing liquid metal! Most of the energy from the thunderbolt's ultra-high voltage plasma was actually diverted and dispersed by this suddenly reinforced Superpower shield and metallic skin! The destroyer only swayed slightly, leaving a few scorch marks on its armor!

“What?!” Yang Yi was shocked. Chen Hao's Metal Superpower's enhancement of the mecha far exceeded his estimations!

Chen Hao seized the moment of his opponent's astonishment. The destroyer's engines opened at full throttle, the massive frame exploding with incredible speed. Braving the lingering electrical arcs, it slammed violently into the thunderbolt!

“Bang!!!”

The two steel behemoths slammed together, producing a deafening roar! The shockwave even kicked up the dust from the ground!

A close-quarters brawl erupted! The destroyer's metal fists, reinforced by Metal Superpower, hammered like pile drivers! Every punch was heavy and powerful, striking the thunderbolt's armor with dull thuds and leaving clear dents! The thunderbolt's electromagnetic weapons were difficult to use effectively in close combat; it could only rely on its electrical arc-wrapped mechanical arms to block and counter-attack, but it was clearly at a disadvantage!

Chen Hao fought with increasing vigor, continuously pouring Metal Superpower into the mecha, giving every one of his attacks an armor-piercing effect! Finally, in a head-on clash of fists, the destroyer's reinforced Iron Fist forcibly broke through the thunderbolt's defense, followed by a heavy shoulder ram that slammed hard into the thunderbolt's chest!

“Thud!”

The thunderbolt was knocked back several steps by the massive force, and the AI computer's alarms blared loudly. Yang Yi sighed helplessly and manipulated the mecha to raise a hand in surrender. His lightning, in the end, had failed to pierce Chen Hao's bug-like Metal defense enhancement.

“The winner—‘destroyer king kong’ Chen Hao!”

Peak Duel: The Final Four and the Semifinals

After dozens of intense matches, the final four were born under the gaze of thousands:

1. ice fire divine lord - Zhang Lei

2. Twin-Gun Valkyrie - Tanya

3. Earth War Bear - Xiong Da

4. destroyer king kong - Chen Hao

(Jiang Xin had proven his unfathomable strength with just one move and had voluntarily withdrawn from the subsequent competition.)

Semifinal Groupings:

Match One: A collision at the peak of power! Xiong Da VS Chen Hao!

Match Two: The duel between Ice-Fire and the Valkyrie! Zhang Lei VS Tanya!

Xiong Da VS Chen Hao:

Chen Hao knew the horror of Xiong Da's defense. At the start, he piloted the destroyer into the air, attempting to use his aerial advantage for fire suppression! Armed with a Metal Storm, bullets poured down like a torrential rain!

“Boom boom boom!”

Flames instantly swallowed Xiong Da! However, when the smoke cleared, Xiong Da's body, covered in thick armor, still stood tall! It merely shook its massive head and let out a disdainful roar! Chen Hao's Metal Storm hit it like rain on banana leaves, leaving only shallow white marks, unable to budge it in the slightest!

Chen Hao gritted his teeth and maneuvered the mecha to dive down, attempting a close-quarters brawl! The destroyer's massive metal fists smashed down with the momentum of wind and thunderbolt!

Xiong Da neither dodged nor avoided it. Its massive bear paw condensed with earthy-yellow energy, meeting the blow head-on as if swatting a fly!

“BOOM—!!!”

Fist and paw met, erupting in a roar like a bomb exploding! The destroyer's massive frame was actually forced back several steps! Inside the cockpit, Chen Hao felt his arms go numb! Xiong Da's strength was simply like that of a primordial beast! Even Zhang Lei, after his Quenching Body Tempering, wouldn't dare say he could win for sure!

Chen Hao tried to use technique to maneuver, but Xiong Da fought steadily, pressing forward step by step! Every heavy slap made the ground crack, and the resulting wind stung the face! Chen Hao's attacks were like scratching an itch through a boot, while every one of Xiong Da's counters made the destroyer's armor groan under the strain! Finally, in a head-on struggle of strength, Xiong Da seized an opportunity and slammed the destroyer into the ground with a violent bear hug! The mecha suffered multiple damages and was declared defeated!

Zhang Lei VS Tanya:

Zhang Lei looked at Tanya, whose fighting spirit was burning fiercely, and the corner of his mouth curled into an arc full of battle intent: “Miss Tanya has also promoted to the second tier now; your strength must have improved significantly. In this battle, I will no longer hold back.” His voice carried respect for his opponent and was filled with absolute confidence.

In Tanya's deep blue eyes, two clusters of fire seemed to be burning. She gripped the war god blade twin guns in her hands, her voice cold and firm: “Just as I wished! Let me see the gap between us!”

“As you wish!” Zhang Lei shouted, his right palm suddenly thrusting toward the heavens!

“Skree—!!!”

A majestic roar that seemed to come from the primordial era echoed through the clouds! The sky was suddenly dyed a deep crimson! A massive magic circle, burning with Origin Fire, appeared out of thin air! In the center of the circle, space distorted, and a magnificent Fire Qilin, treading on golden auspicious clouds, slowly paced out! It was three meters tall and five meters long; its size was not as mountain-like as Xiong Da's, but its entire body was covered in crimson scales that shimmered like flowing lava, its four hooves treading on fire, and its mane like flames! Those vertical pupils burning with amber fire scanned the field, and a terrifying pressure originating from an ancient divine beast, along with a fire element aura countless times more pure and vast than Blaze Ash's, instantly enveloped the entire Training Ground! The air became scorching and distorted!