Chapter 818 Ma's Run-and-Gun Style

Kui Xing was not about to let him go, wanting to finish off his opponent before the insect tide arrived. The Heavenly Punishment battle mech roared as its engines surged forward, giving chase. However, as he lunged, Ma Long immediately turned around, his four-barreled laser cannons unleashing a multi-matrix barrage.

Zeng zeng zeng zeng...

The laser cannons, energized by his special ability, instantly jumped a level in power. It had to be said that Ma Long's ability to pilot the Myo-oh battle mech was perfectly suited for it. It was a mobile suit specializing in precise mid-range firepower, but it had been crushed in this era dominated by the Golden Zone. Now, Ma Long's ability had once again brought out the best in this mech.

With this kind of dense, multi-line matrix firepower, each burst from the four laser cannons formed a matrix. The Wild Dragon laser cannons seemed somewhat inadequate, instantly suppressed. The Heavenly Punishment battle mech was forced into a defensive position, dodging left and right, its King's Shield burning with intense light, providing airtight protection as it advanced against Ma Long's relentless fire.

Teacher Ma had no sense of idol image, constantly retreating to create distance. If the other party wanted speed, he would run faster; a heavy mech would only be a stationary target.

In fact, during internal training matches at Tianjing Military Academy, Ma Long's Golden Zone, when maintaining a distance of fifty to one hundred meters, was sufficient to sustain his amplified laser's suppressive firepower. Teacher Ma was not as easily defeated as one might think.

Of course, Ma Long was not arrogant. He knew his own capabilities. The four-barreled laser fired with great precision, not seeking a single fatal blow, but targeting wherever his opponent aimed.

Kui Xing's skills were still quite good. The Heavenly Punishment Oceanus defended impeccably, and the Swaying Steps of the Heavenly Heart Style were also well-executed. Under Ma Long's formidable firepower, he steadily closed the distance. However, Ma Long was also a ruthless character. Seeing the opponent's ferocity, he braved the firepower and launched a running laser attack.

Running and firing, he ran as fast as he could when the other party gave chase, and he bombarded them when they slowed down. Whenever Kui Xing tried to create space, Ma Long would pursue and blast.

He had once read a great man's tactical scripture in the library: "The enemy advances, we retreat; the enemy retreats, we pursue; the enemy tires, we harass; the enemy retreats, we pursue!"

Of course, Ma Long named his style: Ma's Run-and-Gun Style!

The audience at the scene was numbed by Ma Long's maneuvering. S-rank competitions were generally highly entertaining, and the competitors were very concerned about their image. Ma Long was unique as a semi-finalist who fought like this. The Earth audience was extremely hyped, cheering Ma Long on while simultaneously unleashing taunts.

Kui Xing certainly knew what his opponent's strategy was: simple, crude, and shameless. He had chosen a heavy mech to defend against the opponent's amplified laser, thinking he could easily withstand it and then apply pressure. At a certain distance, he had a trump card to finish off his opponent. But during the actual match, he realized he had been too optimistic. Ma Long had no concept of saving face, and his amplified laser posed a significant threat. Even a mech protected by a Golden Zone could not withstand it. His Golden Zone had caused some kind of qualitative change in the laser, not simply increasing the energy output. This was something he had not anticipated before the match. If he had known, he wouldn't have chosen this mech.

"It seems the Galaxy Team has been tricked. It's clear that Ma Long has made great progress. His mutated laser is very damaging to the Heavenly Punishment Oceanus, causing Kui Xing a lot of trouble!"

"Kui Xing's mentality is faltering. Here, we have to commend Tianjing Military Academy. From the beginning, they've been rotating their entire team, resulting in visible growth for their members. Zuo Xiaotang and Ma Long, who were originally weak points, have now become pillars of the team. This is a truly united and powerful team!"

"Paper strength is useless. In actual combat, mentality and pressure resistance are crucial. Kui Xing is sweating too much."

The camera focused on close-ups of the two pilots. Ma Long was becoming increasingly relaxed. He had never felt much pressure to begin with. He knew his amplified laser's power was actually quite good, but he always felt that his opponents were all incredibly powerful. In internal training, Wu Zang's Wind Wall, First Sister's high-speed variable frequency rushes, and even Zuo Xiaotang's elusive sniping had beaten him to within an inch of his life. As for Li Hao and Cheng Konghai, just thinking about them for a second gave him nightmares, so he never had high hopes for himself.

On the other hand, Kui Xing was in a difficult position. He was expected to win easily, carrying the banner of the Galaxy Team. It wasn't a question of whether he would win, but how beautifully he would win. He was nervous from the start, and when he realized the situation was not going his way, he became anxious.

Ma Long also noticed this, so he continued to maneuver without rushing. It was enough to lose without looking too bad. If the insect tide came, he might even be able to trade one for one, which would be a great deal. He wouldn't engage in a battle of wills. With his mediocre skills, he would definitely be crushed if his opponent got close. Ma Long maintained his optimal firing distance and bombarded relentlessly.

The Galaxy fans were furious. What kind of idiot was this? How did he get into Galaxy? His mental fortitude was unbelievably weak!

The camera showed the Galaxy Team's strategy room, where Maxis, Zola, and the others had grim expressions. They were certain that Li Hao wouldn't play, and this match's points would still be theirs. Kui Xing against Ma Long was like a father beating his son. Why was this kid being so hesitant? Just charge!

Kui Xing was initially overconfident, thinking he couldn't match Ma Long's firepower, so he abandoned the Thunder Dragon cannons to accelerate fully. When he realized he couldn't get close, he actually tried to go back and retrieve them, but Ma Long strafed him, nearly hitting him. He wasn't injured, but his mentality completely collapsed.

Ma Long was gaining more and more confidence. Even in this situation, he didn't think about getting close. After all, his opponent might be pretending to be weak. As long as he maintained his rhythm and kept applying pressure, it was the other party who would become anxious.

Finally, an alarm sounded on the battlefield. A large number of giant insects were surrounding them from all directions. At the same time, Kui Xing roared in the cockpit, as if to vent all his frustration. This was the moment.

The Heavenly Punishment Oceanus crazily charged towards the Myo-oh battle mech, displaying solid fundamental skills amidst the swarm of giant insects. Ma Long fired frantically, but his suppression of the Heavenly Punishment battle mech was not as effective.

Boom!

With a loud bang, like a thunderclap in the open, the Heavenly Punishment Oceanus suddenly ascended, rocketing towards the Myo-oh battle mech. Its K23 titanium spear radiated light, and its light flames exploded. At this moment, Kui Xing had only one thought: to skewer the Myo-oh battle mech and the giant insects together!

Heavenly Heart Style: Divine Punishment Descends!

The entire attack happened in an instant, and Ma Long felt the overwhelming killing intent. He was surrounded by giant insects, facing a moment of life and death.

The Lunar audience finally became excited. They had finally waited for their opportunity. Strength was the ultimate truth. Kill him!

At this moment, Ma Long was deep within the swarm of giant insects, and the Heavenly Punishment Oceanus was descending from the sky, trapping him like a turtle in a jar.

Anyone else might have handled it, but Ma Long only had a few tricks, and everyone knew it was over.

But Teacher Ma hadn't given up. Suddenly, he executed a dramatic nosedive, unceremoniously plunging into the giant insects. Being slashed by a few giant insects wouldn't kill him, but being hit by the opponent would be the end.

This was Ma Long's simple judgment.

One was extremely afraid of death, the other fearless.

Boom!

Kui Xing's Heavenly Punishment battle mech overshot its target, and its powerful Golden Zone directly attracted the surrounding giant insects, even causing the one Ma Long was hugging to abandon him and pursue the Heavenly Punishment battle mech.

At this moment, the Myo-oh battle mech lay on the ground, its Golden Zone instantly elevating to the Flowing Core state. Its four-barreled laser simultaneously aimed at the Heavenly Punishment battle mech, less than twenty meters away.

Full firepower!

Zeng zeng zeng zeng...

Streams of lasers poured towards the Heavenly Punishment battle mech. The intense impact already caused Kui Xing's blood to surge, but at least his ultimate move was usually flawless in training. However, he was already tense, and his comical overshoot had momentarily left him breathless, his pupils somewhat wooden. The giant insects, along with Ma Long's laser fire, attacked relentlessly. The King's Shield of the Heavenly Punishment battle mech deflected a few shots before being blown away. Then, the lasers directly penetrated the mech. Ma Long, covered in several giant insects, attacked crazily, disregarding his own life.

He no longer cared. Even if it was a trap, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Kill!

It wasn't a trap. The Heavenly Punishment battle mech struggled and swayed before collapsing into the sea of fire. The audience was stunned by this scene.

Tianjing Military Academy—Ma Long wins!

In the solo matches, Tianjing Military Academy led the Galaxy Team three to two, advancing to the team battle.

The entire stadium erupted. Nai Long, Nai Long, Nai Long! (Jiu Xing Du Nai)

The Myo-oh battle mech, still covered in several giant insects, stood motionless on the battlefield. The match was over. After a few seconds, the outside world's sounds reached him. He heard it. This was the first time he had received such cheers.

He won?

He won!

Teacher Ma could no longer contain his excitement. He sprinted and slid on his knees, pointing both fingers to the sky. He had finally won a match properly. He had practiced this celebration countless times in his dreams!

The cheers from the crowd grew louder and louder. People were laughing and talking. Lucky Man. Everyone knew Kui Xing was better in every aspect, but the beauty of battle was that no one knew if a miracle would occur until the very end.

Jiu Xing Du Nai was truly Tianjing Military Academy's lucky star.

Tianjing Military Academy was already filled with singing and dancing. They had given up on this match, but they had still won. More importantly, the Galaxy Team's mentality was about to explode. Losing such a sure victory was the most demoralizing thing for teammates. If this kind of defeat had happened to the Mars Team, they would have stuffed their heads in the toilet.

Both teams entered the final team battle preparation phase. The big screen turned off the display of the previous battles.

The audience also had a period of rest. The Galaxy Team's supporters were still somewhat disappointed. It was unacceptable for such a mistake to occur within the Galaxy Team. The pressure from Tianjing Military Academy was simply too great. Of course, there was still a chance in the team battle. It would depend on the positioning and who could best utilize the Red Flag Base.

The half-hour break quickly passed. Both sides announced their team battle lineups:

Tianjing Military Academy Team: Li Hao, Cheng Konghai, Wu Zang, Zhou Naiyi, Zuo Xiaotang.

Undoubtedly, it was Tianjing Military Academy's strongest lineup. To everyone's delight, Tianjing Military Academy remained calm and did not include Ma Long in the team battle.

The Galaxy Team's team battle lineup caused an uproar throughout the stadium.

Galaxy Team: Maxis, Tai Chen, Jie Jie, Vega, Kui Xing.

Daya Mendoza was injured in the battle with Cheng Konghai and could not participate in the team battle.

Kui Xing???