Chapter 1 The Most Fatal Sword

The Dragon Tooth Greatsword, like a venomous snake with gaping jaws, thrust out its most fatal strike, but at this moment, the Dragon God's titanium blade had no time to defend.

Just as Gao Yunfeng made his move, Musashi's Dragon God battle mech finally acted.

Blitz – Mountain Crash.

All anyone saw was the distance between the two mechs suddenly vanish, the Mad Wave battle mech spinning away from the blow, while the Dragon God battle mech followed close behind, a knee strike disrupting Gao Yunfeng's forced control. The shoulder missiles fired into empty space, soaring uselessly into the sky.

Whoosh…

The Dragon God battle mech executed a sliding step followed by a concise yet suffocating side kick, while simultaneously drawing its titanium blade.

Boom…

A second later, the Mad Wave K exploded.

The entire Tianjing Arena fell silent. Gao Yunfeng, who had just been controlling the situation, had suddenly died.

An instantaneous explosion, just like in the S-League competition. He had been holding his own, and then suddenly it was over. Almost in an instant, Musashi had taken his place.

"Yes!"

Teacher Ma jumped up, pounding his chest and roaring, "Musashi, my brother, awesome!!!"

Damn it, just as his big bro trusted, a little cannon! Ruthless and taciturn!

Sheng Man smiled. "Round two, Musashi wins!"

As her hand fell, the whole arena erupted in cheers. In terms of foundation, the Musashi family was undoubtedly stronger, and Musashi's victory also signified the arrival of a new era for the Tianjing Mecha Academy.

Musashi, Musashi, Musashi!

The entire arena chanted Musashi's name in unison, not just because of him, but also because of the glory the Musashi family had brought to the Tianjing Mecha Academy, the glory it had brought to USE. This was what everyone was hoping for; from the moment some people appeared, they already carried the hopes of many.

Musashi had already climbed out of the cockpit, heavily pounding his chest twice with his fist.

This was why he never dared to slack off in training. As a successor of the Musashi family, he had to do his best to carry the honor of the family; it was also his responsibility.

"Tsk, tsk, look at my brother, so simple and unadorned. I knew he could restrain Old Gao," Ma Long said smugly.

Ye Tong was expressionless. Musashi certainly had the strength; he had even sparred with Robie recently. How could it be the same? But this Gao Yunfeng was really stupid.

The big screen showed a replay.

Gao Yunfeng's moves seemed flashy, as if he had suppressed Musashi, but frankly, he was too complacent. He had used this move several times already, and he hadn't even learned to adapt. Furthermore, did he not feel that he hadn't caused any muscular rigidity in his opponent's mech pilot?

Combat was a game of back and forth; he was completely immersed in the feeling of playing a game, as long as he felt good. After the first six sword strikes had been thoroughly defended by Musashi, he still dared to use a two-handed sword thrust. At such close range, any blitz from his opponent would be faster and more ruthless.

And Musashi chose the most direct Mountain Crash. Before the two-handed sword could be pulled back, Musashi's Dragon God had already crashed straight in. At this moment, Gao Yunfeng's Mad Wave battle mech had no defensive awareness and was hit squarely. The attacks continued in a chain, and Musashi gave his opponent no chance. There was nothing fancy, but every strike exerted enough pressure to make Gao Yunfeng's muscles stiff, his movements slow. His brain thought he had made the moves, but in reality, he hadn't.

The simple and unadorned side kick, combined with a blade to finish, were all basic skills strung together.

The Musashi style.

Seeing the replay, the cheers were even more enthusiastic than before, but Long Dan Ni did not smile. This was what she had expected all along.

Gao Yunfeng's problem lay here. His body was good, and his basic skills were also decent. Blitz, frequency modulation, he even had a set of flashy ultimate moves, but he was rigid and lacked agility. This was a flaw in his talent.

Of course, these were still fine. The most important thing was the difference in understanding.

His problem was huge, but he wasn't even aware of it. He was already a senior, and he still hadn't realized it. This was why Long Dan Ni had decided to completely start anew.

If he were an ordinary team member, that would be fine. With his current strength, he could still have a place, but he was the captain.

Musashi and Zhou Naiyi both saw this point. With their strength and talent, they clearly realized that Gao Yunfeng being the captain not only limited himself but also limited his teammates.

The second team was winning 2-0 against the first team.

Before the match, after learning that Ye Tong couldn't play due to academic issues, almost everyone thought that the second team would be lucky not to get completely shut out. Who would have thought that the result would be like this?

"Oh my god, is the first team really going to be eliminated like this?"

"There really is a chance. That Li Hao is at least a captain; he should have some skill. As long as he has about the same level, and wins the next match, the team battle will just be an exhibition match."

"It seems like a new era is about to dawn in Tianjing."

"Musashi and Zhou Naiyi are awesome. It's a pity that Tong-shen is leaving; otherwise, our Tianjing Mecha Academy would be in great shape."

The whole arena was buzzing with discussion. The two sides still had to continue fighting. The match wasn't over, and there was still a chance.

In the first team's war room, the atmosphere was incredibly tense. The defeated Gao Yunfeng was practically going crazy. He couldn't imagine the discussions outside. How could he have lost?

He had been careless. It must have been a fluke. He wouldn't lose. Yes, as long as he won the next match, there would still be a chance to have another go in the team battle.

No one on the first team dared to speak. Zhao Zhihan had already been fired. Gao Yunfeng had absolute authority in the team, and it was best not to speak when he was in a bad mood.

Gao Yunfeng looked around at the remaining three people, and finally his gaze settled on Luo Diping. "Little Luo, I'm entrusting the most important match to you. Their combat experience is lacking. Your beast-form mech will definitely have a suppressive effect. You must win!"

Luo Diping nodded. "Yes, Captain!"

On the second team's side, the atmosphere was much more relaxed, but of course, no one was arrogant. Zhou Naiyi and Musashi weren't that kind of people. Huo Ying, on the other hand, was very anxious.

"Captain, let me go! I'm very fierce. They're likely going to send out that Luo Diping. I love fighting against beasts!" Huo Ying patted his chest, making a loud thumping sound. He had been dreaming about such a showy occasion.

Zuo Xiaotang lowered his head, not caring about what was going on. Anyway, whether Li Hao went up or Huo Ying went up, it wouldn't make much of a difference. Even if they lost, there was still the team battle. Musashi and the class monitor were too strong. He just needed to hold onto their coattails.

…

Why was it so quiet? Why was everyone looking at him???

"Zuo Xiaotang, the third match, the crucial battle, is entrusted to you. If you win, we'll ascend to the throne!"

Li Hao slapped Zuo Xiaotang's shoulder, almost making the slightly chubby boy squat down. Almost instantly, his face turned red, and he shook his head and waved his hands. "No, no, no, I can't do this."

"You can do it. Go!"

"No, no, Brother Hao, I'm a long-range fighter. Any close-range fighter can easily kill me. You can't be joking. You should go, or Huo Ying should go!" Zuo Xiaotang shook his head like a rattle drum. The thought of such a big scene made him tremble.

"I'm not joking with you. You're the one going in this match," Li Hao said calmly.

"Captain, let me go. You…" Huo Ying still wanted to try, but Li Hao turned his head and looked at him calmly.

Huo Ying, who had originally wanted to ramble on, suddenly felt a chill run through his body and immediately shut his mouth.

"Zuo Xiaotang, we're a team. Everyone has to be prepared to face any opponent. This match is yours. Win or lose, no one can help you."

Li Hao didn't give Zuo Xiaotang a chance. Zuo Xiaotang looked at the others and could only bite the bullet and go.

Both sides entered preparations for the crucial battle.

Musashi didn't speak because Li Hao was the captain he had acknowledged, and he had to obey and execute orders firmly.

Zhou Naiyi was even more moved. She knew that Li Hao wanted to train Zuo Xiaotang. In battle, talent alone was far from enough. A strong will could often dictate the match. Robie was a representative of this aspect on Earth. The courage to fight and the willingness to take risks were ingrained in his bones. Zuo Xiaotang lacked this aspect. If the team really wanted to move forward, Zuo Xiaotang had to change this. And a match to train was the only way. Avoiding it would only lead to increasing lack of confidence.

She understood the reasoning, but in such an important match, she couldn't make such a decision. Victory was only one step away, but Li Hao could be so calm. She couldn't even feel any emotional fluctuations from him. This person had been like this since his freshman year, making decisions about anything so decisively.

This was what she lacked. She could manage her own emotions, but she couldn't help others. Sometimes, she would even be disturbed by the emotions of her teammates.

But Li Hao, just sitting there, could create a sense of trust.

The lineup for the third match was out. The first team was sending out Luo Diping, the strongest beast-form mech user at Tianjing Mecha Academy.

And the second team was sending out… Zuo Xiaotang?

Even Sheng Man, as the host, was stunned. "Please wait, let me confirm. Yes, the second team is sending out position 5, Zuo Xiaotang…"

Third match, Luo Diping vs. Zuo Xiaotang.

The whole arena was buzzing with whispers. Everyone knew Luo Diping, the best beast-form user at Tianjing Mecha Academy. Beast-form mechs did have better mobility and were better for desperate fighting, which allowed Luo Diping to firmly occupy a vanguard position on the first team.

Who was Zuo Xiaotang?

When everyone realized that it was the chubby boy who had almost fallen on stage due to nervousness, the whole arena erupted.

"Whose stupid troop arrangement is this? Anyone else would have been better than him."

"Is this guy a relative? How did he get into the team?"

"Don't jump to conclusions so early. This person must have some skill, otherwise how could he be on the team? Maybe he's a hidden boss!"

"Like that's gonna happen!"

"I heard he's a very skilled sniper, accurate shots, maybe he has a chance!"

In such a crucial match, Zuo Xiaotang's appearance caused a clamor of discussion throughout the arena, mainly because his appearance was too cowardly, and his appearance and temperament weren't like those of an expert.

Of course, there was still hope. After all, he was a member of the miraculous second team. What if he was an expert?

Ma Long was quite excited. Zuo Xiaotang might be specialized, but he was quite skilled with a gun. This was his chance to gain the right to choose a spouse.

With all the anticipation, Zuo Xiaotang was even more nervous, especially when he heard the discussions and doubts outside. Instantly, a hundred scenarios played out in his mind, his brain a mess, buzzing. What to do…