Chapter 1 The Two Teams at the Start

The initial performance of the two teams was a bit lacking, and it wasn't entirely a matter of skill. Rather, they were caught off guard by the new training mode.

The first stage was dodging. Round Table Knights sent their vanguard, Chen Ang, while Dome Royal sent Brennan, a leader among the rising stars. Dome Royal, as the head of the New Five Tigers, also had a dual lineup, all at the supernova level, imitating North Carolina, having chosen this team after intense eliminations.

Pompeii wasn't a substitute but a vanguard. Not only was he strong, but he was also quick-witted and didn't adhere to fixed methods. This was what Curtis admired most. To win, the mind was paramount, achieving the greatest results at the least cost. The process didn't matter, but he didn't expect to be outmaneuvered and killed by Li Hao.

Chen Ang and Brennan stood before the wall, both entering the golden zone. Instantly, ten silver metal balls ejected like lightning. Both were completely focused, and with prior experience, they reacted immediately. Chen Ang and Brennan dodged simultaneously. Brennan directly shifted sideways to avoid the attack area, while Chen Ang stayed in place, his body oscillating at a high frequency, barely dodging. Both were very fast, and their dodging was precise. The second wave of attacks came, the trajectories of the metal balls forming a complex array, still ten silver balls, but forming a large matrix. Brennan immediately lay down, sticking close to the ground, a bit of a cheap trick, but a good choice nonetheless. Chen Ang didn't dodge but leapt into the air, twisting his body mid-air, his limbs moving, matching the gaps in the silver ball's attack, the silver balls passing through the gaps near his body.

Just as the two made their moves, a silver ball each ejected, this time homing in on them.

Chen Ang in the air and Brennan on the ground were both in a difficult position. Chen Ang's red eyes shone brightly, his body twisting a second time in mid-air, strong muscle control and bodily flexibility allowing the silver ball to eject past the tip of his nose. Brennan, on the other hand, did a one-finger handstand, barely dodging the attack.

The third wave of silver balls came, twenty silver balls of varying speeds blasting towards the two, the range and layers even more numerous and complex than before. Both gritted their teeth and faced it head-on, giving it their all to dodge, their bodies leaving trails of afterimages, but there was no room to dodge anymore.

Both did their best to avoid it, and it was clear that the golden zone gave them a speed boost, but it couldn't change the outcome. Chen Ang was hit in the leg while tumbling, while Brennan was struck on the forehead, instantly raising a large bump.

"Failure!"

Though the words were cold, Lu Donglei's expression was much more relaxed than before. With preparation, they responded well, and the strength of these two was clearly much better.

Returning to the team, Chen Ang was somewhat frustrated, hammering his thigh hard. He really wanted to win a victory for Brother Li. There was no way to dodge this ball. His body still had strength, but the space had reached its limit.

"How is it possible for anyone to pass this test!" Brennan said indignantly.

"Some people have already passed these tests, and many of them, you are just frogs in a well," Lu Donglei said, "Next."

Round Table Knights sent Prussia, while Dome Royal sent Hunteram. Both were burly figures over two meters two, with explosive muscles all over their bodies. They looked at each other and entered at the same time.

With a roar, both entered the golden zone with blood-red pupils. Prussia knew the importance of this battle, his muscles bulging all over his body. Hunteram on the other side was not to be outdone. Both were long-term top-five heavy armors, old rivals.

Silver pillars ejected from the wall. Neither dodged. This time, they were fully prepared, their legs exerting force, their muscles bulging.

Boom!

Both were grimacing and roaring, enduring the impact, their bodies trembling violently but not retreating.

The pillars retracted, and neither dared to relax. The second strike would only be heavier.

However, both were wrong. The second strike wasn't heavier, but super heavy.

The pillars were ejected at high speed like pile drivers. Prussia saw it, and with a roar, he advanced instead of retreating, his arms joined together, slamming into it.

Boom...

A mouthful of blood spewed out, and the whole person flew out. Hunteram on the other side wasn't much better off, but he leaned on one shoulder to resist, and was sent flying tumbling out.

This wasn't just out of the ring, they were flying out.

"Failure."

The heavy armors present were silent. Was this training or taking lives???

"Third stage!"

In comparison, snipers felt much happier, at most they would just lose face.

Round Table Knights sent Mo Yu, while Dome Royal sent Banjo. Both were highly anticipated snipers. If they couldn't hit, then others could basically give up.

Both were very calm, immediately inspecting the Tiger Guard in their hands.

The frisbees ejected, and this time neither hesitated, the m2 in their hands firing at full power, bang bang bang bang bang.

Mo Yu seemed unaffected, the m2 in his hand hitting one with each shot, extremely dashing, his steps were also very orderly and elegant. Banjo on the other side was similar. Clearly both of their mental senses could keep up in time, but there were also differences. Mo Yu's shots were faster and more relaxed, while Banjo was obviously a little slower. Although all hit, the last one was a bit precarious.

The second round of ten frisbees came out, faster and more erratic, scattering in all directions. Mo Yu instantly shot, precisely, his hand as steady as anything, fully demonstrating the powerful coordination of mental power and body. This was definitely practiced.

Banjo on the other side was obviously flustered. The first round was already a bit difficult. Facing the second round of more complex frisbees, after hitting two shots, the third shot missed, followed by three consecutive misses, and he was done.

Mo Yu won the round!

Everyone immediately gave warm applause, not only for the contest itself, but also for the praise given to Mo Yu. It really let out a breath, and being despised by Lu Donglei didn't feel good.

Aofei Roby and others didn't pay much attention. It was expected, because this kind of project existed in Apocalypse. Mo Yu was very good back then. Mo Yu, who awakened the golden zone, had obviously had this kind of training. This was preparation.

Round Table Knights was after all a military academy that had been ranked in the top three for many years, and its strength hadn't weakened. From heritage to technology, it wasn't comparable to the upstart Dome Royal.

Returning to the team, Mo Yu gave high fives and cheered with his teammates. In any case, Mo Yu won the first point of the match, but this point couldn't affect the outcome of this game. The battle between Aofei and Curtis was about to begin, and the outcome was very likely to determine who was the second strongest in USE.

Next was Aofei and Curtis. Before the Mid-Season Cup began, they had already been comprehensively compared by military magazines. Aofei's historical record was definitely better than Curtis', but Curtis' momentum was more favorable. Coupled with Dome Royal Military Academy's investment in supernovas and North Carolina's support, they also had more resources, while Aofei... everyone was mainly disappointed and began to lose hope.

Of course, if Dome Royal wanted to replace Round Table Knights, and Curtis wanted to replace Aofei, it would still depend on actual results. This Mid-Season Cup was the opportunity.

However, Curtis didn't expect that this battle would take shape so hastily. Of course, no one had studied Aofei more than him. To be honest, he was very, very interested in this woman. Cold as ice, her appearance was like an elf in mythology, her beauty was off the charts. It was said that the colder the appearance, the more flirtatious the heart. Conquering such a woman was obviously the greatest pleasure for a man. This was the ambition hidden deep in his heart. The first step was to defeat her!

The two came to the middle of the arena. Curtis chose a heavy sword. With a little bit of mental energy injected, he could feel the excitement of k23 inside. Aofei chose her favorite rapier.

The two stood still.

Aofei's rapier stood upright, her red eyes as dazzling as rubies, the feeling of a blood rose came up. Curtis' heavy sword on the other side pointed to the ground, his eyes instantly scarlet. The mental power of the two instantly filled the entire training ground.

The game began.

The mental fields of the two sides frantically confronted each other, alternately climbing, trying to win the initiative. This was also a kind of probing to see whose zone had more dominance.

A strange smile appeared on the corner of Curtis' mouth. With a bang, his figure disappeared, and he slashed at Aofei with his sword. Aofei didn't meet him head-on. She pulled her position and stabbed with her sword. Curtis flicked his wrist, and the seemingly clumsy heavy sword cleverly picked it, reaching this level, the weight of the weapon didn't have much significance, it was more about the feel and attack habits.

Bang!

Accompanied by a crisp collision, Curtis' heavy sword swung wide and attacked Aofei. Aofei's body was extremely light, constantly dodging in the shadow of the sword. Curtis' sword became faster and faster, and Aofei's figure became faster and faster.

Suddenly, Aofei's rapier stabbed out from the sword curtain, piercing straight at Curtis' throat. The Blood Rose's attacks always went for the vitals. The Round Table Knights Academy deeply understood this. Although it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe Aofei as beautiful as an angel, not many people dared to pursue her. It seemed that no one had ever heard of it. The main reason was that their boyfriend power was insufficient, and they couldn't withstand a sword.

Curtis was startled and retreated sharply. Aofei advanced in two stages, the rapier piercing continuously. Curtis, who was dragging the sword behind his back, made a backhand defense, blocking the tip of Aofei's sword. A huge force came, and the backhand greatsword brought a piercing sound.

Slash!

Accompanied by a shockwave, Aofei directly retreated three steps, and a crack appeared in the clothes on her body.

Curtis admired Aofei. This body type, this appearance, this pure aura emanating from her whole body, was a great tonic for a strong man.

With the heavy sword in his hand, he raised it high, controlling the middle, his extremely aggressive gaze staring at Aofei.

Aofei raised her rapier. Curtis' strength was obviously stronger, and his speed wasn't weak either, but this wasn't absolute speed.

Bang!

With a crisp bang, Aofei disappeared, and a lightning-fast sword stabbed at Curtis. Curtis' scarlet pupils contracted violently. He didn't even catch Aofei's tracks. Not to mention him, even Perkins, who was good at speed, was blinded.

Originally wanting to meet the attack, he could only turn to defense, holding the heavy sword horizontally, blocking the rapier's piercing at the last moment.

Dang...

Dang dang dang dang dang...

Like a violent storm, violent point stabs swept wildly, Curtis defended with all his strength, the heavy sword dancing tightly, constantly retreating, trying to avoid Aofei's attack.

At this time, the members of the Round Table Knights clenched their fists and cheered for their captain. The people in Tianjing were sweating. They of course hoped that Aofei would win, she had to win, this was a key game.

Curtis was constantly being repelled, and was about to reach the wall. Aofei's attack showed no sign of weakening, and Curtis' defense was on the verge of collapse. It was too fast. This was Aofei's famous lightning sword. In terms of type, it restrained Curtis. Although his strength was greater, it would be useless if he couldn't find an opportunity to counterattack.

With a slash, a string of sparks flashed, and Curtis' speed finally couldn't keep up. The heavy sword was carried and chopped into the wall. Aofei backhanded and stabbed, Curtis didn't have time to react.

Dang...

A sword stabbed into his chest, but it didn't pierce through.

A smile appeared on the corner of Curtis' mouth, and he grabbed Aofei's right hand, "You've been tricked!"

Boom boom boom...

Dropping the heavy sword, Curtis, who grabbed Aofei, landed three consecutive heavy punches on Aofei. Aofei's face changed, and her right hand twisted violently. With a somersault, she kicked Curtis' head. Curtis didn't dodge and bumped his head down, but Aofei suddenly swung her leg and hooked Curtis' head, and with a sudden somersault, she grabbed his arm, turning into a chokehold. Curtis let go instinctively, but Aofei directly somersaulted, her body nimbly stepping on Curtis' head, stomping heavily, but it made a sound of metal and stone, and the whole person took off, the rapier stabbed down.

Dang

The rapier seemed to stab into steel. Curtis grabbed it suddenly. Aofei flipped over and landed, quickly pulling away.

The onlookers were stunned. Was this still a human being?

What kind of physical power did Curtis gain from awakening the golden zone?

Curtis wiped his head. Damn it, he was still bleeding. The hair and scalp in the middle were scraped off, forming a middle part like a river.

He pulled out the greatsword, and anger surged up. He was deliberately hit, acting for a long time, but he didn't expect Aofei, this bitch, to be so ruthless. That sword was with all her strength. If she had left a little strength, he wouldn't have been like this, he could have killed her.

Aofei had a mocking smile on her face.

Anyone who came out of Apocalypse wouldn't make such a low-level mistake. It was just that Curtis' steel toughness ability was indeed very special. It wasn't completely unbreakable, but it was difficult. This kind of defense ability was really disgusting.

Curtis swung the greatsword, "Aofei, stop doing these things, let's get serious. I want to see how you, who are so thin, can break my perfect defense."

Boom...

Mental power exploded, red light spread from his eyes to his whole body, and his whole body was filled with more than ten centimeters of red flames. Curtis, holding the greatsword, was like the God of War of the Dome, "My ability is an absolute defense that no one can break!"

Aofei's cold face was still calm, "This is the coldest joke I've heard this year."

With a wave of the rapier in her hand, a red light flashed, and instantly her whole body was filled with red flames, the extent of which was a little stronger than Curtis'.

Golden Zone – Burning Will!

Aofei and Curtis' mastery was obviously stronger than Perkins'. Perkins' duration and proficiency were obviously still limited, while the two were already in a pure state.