Chapter 196: Li the Provocateur

Tan Ziyuan was dumbfounded, and Huo Ying was also stunned; the feeling was just like a two-meter-tall child who ran away from home and suffered all kinds of bullying outside, only to return home and discover they weren't biologically related.

"I'll go check on the others." Li Hao left, because screams were coming from Ma Long's side again.

"That Huo Ying, the Team Leader didn't mean it like that..." Tan Ziyuan really didn't know how to salvage this; it would be better not to let him speak in the future.

Huo Ying covered his face with a towel, his hands shaking, and Tan Ziyuan was caught in a dilemma; Li Hao could shut someone down with a single sentence. After a while, with a *slap*, Huo Ying slammed the towel onto the ground and roared, "I get it!"

Then he looked at Tan Ziyuan with a passionate expression, "The Team Leader must be speaking in reverse; a genius doesn't need comfort. I just need to believe in myself, haha, training, training!"

Huo Ying skipped away, leaving behind a petrified Tan Ziyuan...

All afternoon, everyone witnessed the unique physical training method of Tianjing Mecha; they were simply speechless. Although this overdraft-style method was very effective, the human body was not a machine, and this kind of "stretching" could easily stretch a person into oblivion.

Dita saw that Aofei and Luo Bi were indifferent, so she still hinted at it subtly, but Zhou Naiyi didn't care at all.

The results of the training matches didn't change at all; Tianjing was being brutally crushed. Aofei had said it: she would make the Tianjing team members thoroughly understand the cruelty of the Mid-Season Tournament. From physical training comparisons to positional confrontations, they were truly being pinned down and rubbed into the dirt. Ma Long couldn't help but use the Golden Zone, but this half-baked outburst was clearly less practiced than the Round Table Knights' side, and he was still pinned down and crushed.

The fullness of a single day was more brutal than a whole week in the past; they couldn't fight at night, which was just as well, as Tianjing Mecha needed to make some adjustments.

The other three teams didn't feel much; although the confrontation was fierce, they were clearly very accustomed to it. Whether it was the Mid-Season Tournament or the S Tournament, both tested comprehensive strength, and physical fitness was extremely important. Especially in long-term schedules, having a strong and durable body was crucial; even a heaven-sent genius was just a "glass man" if they were always getting injured, which was useless.

After dinner, everyone started discussing based on the training and the current situation of the past few days. It was rare to be gathered together, and face-to-face debate was quite easy to spark insights. Although not everything everyone said was necessarily true, in such a situation, one had to bring something to the table to be persuasive. Such collisions were bound to produce sparks, and as for how much one could comprehend, it still depended on one's own level.

Greg and Alzi were the most eager to perform; they were the Vice Captains of their respective teams, but they were also the ones who talked the most. Alzi was the suave and unrestrained type, while Greg was the gentlemanly and scholarly type; both were performing intensely, trying to control the rhythm.

The level of the two was beyond doubt, both having been tempered by the S Tournament. This year's situation had many changes, but the core remained the same as before.

Watching the two hold forth, Mo Yu, Chen Ang, Mier Sannan, and others, who had been talkative yesterday, were all very quiet today. Greg and Alzi also noticed this strange atmosphere; even Feynman didn't say a word.

"Feynman, you and Chen Ang are both combat experts, say something. Don't the styles of Earth and the Moon colliding spark any fire?" Alzi said.

Chen Ang shook his head with a bitter smile, and Feynman also shook his head in silence. Everyone looked at Li Hao.

Greg also noticed that once this person appeared, the atmosphere changed instantly.

"Team Leader Li Hao, we would also like to hear your high opinion," Greg smiled.

"I don't have any thoughts."

"Haha, Team Leader Li Hao is too modest. A top expert who can use the Weightless Sway in Regular Mode must have unique insights into mecha warfare. Since everyone is here, please don't be stingy with your wisdom!" Greg said.

"Li Ge, what aspects do you think need to be focused on in terms of melee combat right now?" Chen Ang suddenly said, "I've discovered that my melee technique is a bit rough."

The atmosphere was a bit strange again. A descendant of the Chen Family, a super Vanguard of the Round Table Knights—placed in the USE, he was definitely top-tier, and placed in the S Tournament, he was a Warrior worth showing off. This "rough" was really not the word for it.

Of course, the Moon People also knew that Earthlings, especially those of the Ancient Martial Arts lineage, always liked to be overly polite.

Li Hao glanced at Chen Ang, "For you, the strength of your fingers needs to be strengthened, and you should also pay more attention to practicing your Mental Power. The Zone isn't just about boosting; it would be better if you could be more flexible." Aofei and the others didn't speak, while Alzi and the others revealed a hint of a smile. This person was really not

polite; he started giving pointers right away.

"Team Leader Li, we'd like to hear the details. Give us some real substance," Alzi looked at Li Hao. He had always had a question in his heart: was that cousin, that cousin?

"Yes, Team Leader Li, give us a demonstration, let us broaden our horizons," Mier Sannan said; he was truly looking forward to it.

Li Hao nodded, "Actually, it's nothing; everyone should know how to do it."

As he spoke, Li Hao leaped into the air on the spot, then supported himself on the ground with one index finger, then switched fingers one by one, his body constantly bouncing off the ground.

Greg and the others wanted to laugh at first, but the next second their pupils contracted. It wasn't that this one-finger support couldn't be done, but Li Hao did it too casually. An ordinary person would definitely need to tense their body and have powerful core strength to maintain balance, but Li Hao's body was relaxed...

Li Hao stood up, "Under normal three to five times gravity, do a few thousand, and your operation will be a bit better."

Greg, who was just about to speak, immediately closed his mouth. Chen Ang's mouth twitched, "Li Ge, you think too highly of me; I'll try."

"Mental Power control is more convenient." Li Hao pointed to a piece of paper on the table, and then the paper floated up and landed in Li Hao's hand.

Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief, a light of confidence appearing in their eyes. After comprehending the Golden Zone, moving such a light object was no longer considered a superpower.

Alzi curled his lips, "This is a bit interesting. We've been practicing like this for a long time; it's also needed for Snipers."

What he meant was: I can do it, and I can do it better.

Li Hao nodded, his finger pointing at the white paper in the air, and the paper instantly flattened. With a flick of his finger, the white paper shot out like lightning; just as it was about to hit the wall, it was pulled back into Li Hao's hand, repeating this several times.

Li Hao smiled, "I know everyone can do it; it's simple and effective, and very helpful for mental control."

The whole room was silent. Dita glared fiercely at Alzi; why did this idiot have so much to say today?

Luo Bi couldn't laugh or cry. What did he mean by "everyone can do it"? Second Brother was good at everything, but he just lacked common sense!

The laypeople like Tan Ziyuan, Lu Ying, and Sheng Man were completely confused, but the experts like Aofei and the others knew the difference. Making a piece of paper either hard or soft was already very difficult, and to have it suddenly hard and suddenly soft, while still having to pull it back and forth so casually...

Chen Ang and Mo Yu looked at each other, both seeing the fiery intensity in the other's eyes. What they were looking forward to most was Second Brother reforming the Hunter.

"Does anyone want to try?" Li Hao asked.

The whole room went silent, and the atmosphere somehow became awkward.

"Haha, everyone, the battle between Dilacenzo and Pading is about to start in a moment. Does everyone want to watch it together?" Luo Bi suddenly laughed and said.

"Sure, Dilacenzo and Pading have a fight worth watching. Let's watch it together."

"The winner can challenge the Puppet, let's see."

Everyone relaxed at once. Li Hao checked the time, "Class Monitor, if there's nothing for me, I'll go get busy first."

Zhou Naiyi nodded, and everyone was used to it. Aofei, Dita, and Luo Bi didn't speak, clearly, it wasn't the turn of other team members to speak. Of course, there were definitely people who were dissatisfied.

Li Hao slipped away. There were still ten minutes left, so everyone had free time and would watch in the tactical room in a while.

Alzi and Feynman went to the restroom together, "Aman, what's going on? This Li Hao is too arrogant; he completely doesn't put us in his eyes. Even if he has some level, he's too wild. Sooner or later, I'll give him a taste of his own medicine."

Feynman lowered his head to use the urinal.

"This guy's mental manifestation must be this kind of operational ability. He puts on a good show, but this stuff isn't of much use in mecha warfare. Can he move a mecha just because he can move a piece of paper? It's all flashy and useless. Hey, hey, didn't you hear me? You're acting weird, kid. You've been acting all strange ever since you came here."

"Ah, what? It's nothing."

"Damn, and you say it's nothing? What's wrong with you? We're brothers. You didn't fall for someone, did you? Tell me, brother will help you get it. That 'Royal Flush', or a pair of Aces?" Alzi laughed. Feynman didn't laugh.

Alzi shook himself and finished up with a satisfied sigh, "Damn, what are you being so deep for? If you have something to say, just say it. If you have a fart, just let it out. Hey, brother, you have a secret to share, right? We've worn the same

pair of pants."

Feynman shook his head; he had his suspicions.

When the two returned, everyone else was already seated. It was still Huonan and Zhuang Zhou live-streaming, but there was no Puppet. Even with two S Tournament-level experts, there were only over ten million viewers.

Of course, this is a very professional match.

Pading (Fire God Academy) has chosen: Centaur King K-hell.

ROM medium Mecha, 90-ton class.

Dual-engine, Nuclear Fission, Four-axis Drive, Laser Eye, Chest Laser Cannon, K23 Tianhuo Changmao.

This Centaur King model of medium Mecha is equipped with heavy-firepower laser cannons, which is rare among medium Mechas. Mars places special emphasis on firepower configuration, adding a Laser Eye to make the Centaur King's attacks more fluid, sparing people from always saying the Centaur shakes its chest. The K23 Tianhuo Changmao has an exaggerated name, but it is actually just the K23 version of the Titanium Spear. Basically, all Super Mechas are now infused with the K23 Element, and K23 has a miraculous reaction with the Golden Zone. The EMP is stepping up updates, and what is certain is that at S11, all Super Mechas will be equipped with K23 evolved weapons.

Everyone's eyes are focused on Dilacenzo's side. Pading only has this one trick—a one-trick pony. The problem is, facing this kind of specialist, it is really quite difficult to counter. Pading possesses experience in using the Centaur King to deal with various Mechas.

Dilacenzo hovered over a few Super Mechas for a moment, then suddenly gave everyone a surprising decision.

Dilacenzo (GRU Military Academy) has chosen: Armor Leopard.