Chapter 372: Mad Lion vs. War God

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the highly anticipated quarter-final battles began. The Galaxy Center began to merge; Arena 1 and Arena 2 completed their transformation and combination, while Arena 3 and 4 merged, with the Moon People showing off their technological prowess once again. The new Arena 1 and Arena 2 were born, larger and more magnificent, and better matched; every step forward from here on out is Glory.

At seven in the evening, the Cougar Team will challenge the pride of the Moon People, the Galaxy Team, in Arena 1, while the Round Table Knights will fight a decisive battle against the Fire God Team in Arena 2. Fans from the Four Great Federations will all bear witness to this moment.

Luo Bi invited Tianjing Martial Arts to watch their match, saying that he must give everyone a surprise.

Whether it would be a surprise or a shock, no one knew, but everyone at Tianjing Martial Arts fully supported the Cougar Team. When Tianjing Martial Arts was at its lowest, it was Luo Bi who brought the illustrious Cougar Team to train with them, and their bond was the strongest. It was clear that even facing the God of War Maxis, Luo Bi and his brothers maintained high morale; Wuzang and the others benefited greatly from this, as this is the mindset of a fighter.

Zhou Naiyi saw that North Caro and the Hailong Team had also arrived. The appearance of these two giants immediately drew a wave of attention. Currently, the five favorites to win the championship are Galaxy, Eternal, North Caro, Fire God, and Hailong. Although North Caro has no championship, they are the opponents the Moon People have paid the most attention to in recent years; they probably wanted to see the state of Maxis.

Li Hao yawned. Damn it, this dog Kazi is too good at camping. What is he waiting for? He hasn't appeared for two whole days. If you're a mule or a horse, come out and show yourself. Why be afraid? He had been kept up half the night, and even missed his date with A Youyou, and he couldn't explain it well. It was miserable.

"Be a little more restrained, our opponent is Eternal," Zhou Naiyi said indifferently. Hmph, men, still so indulgent before a big tournament.

"Huh?" Li Hao wiped his drool. Restrained in what?

"Young man, watch your influence!" Ma Laoshi was exceptionally emotional, his eyes almost spitting fire. Alas, Sheng Man wouldn't let him touch her; it was tragic.

Li Hao was left completely bewildered.

"Does the Cougar Team have a chance of winning?" Zhou Naiyi still hoped the Cougar Team could create a miracle.

"Impossible," Wuzang shook his head. "The Galaxy Team has no weaknesses."

"I'd rather watch Aofei's side; there's still hope there," Ma Long laughed.

"Both are difficult. The weight of the Fire God championship is actually very heavy, and Basta is also stronger than Romero." The grouping for the Earth side really wasn't very good, and the pressure was immense. The happiest people this round were the Martians; their luck was compensated for during the Round of 16.

"The overall configuration of Fire God is much stronger than Langwu, though in a one-on-one, that's not necessarily the case," Li Hao said. Fire God is the side that inherited the main force of the former Tianqi. Although it's still unclear what kind of power Basta has, among the opponents he has encountered, Romero is currently in a class of his own, it's just that while other people's abilities take other people's lives, his ability takes his own life first.

"Naiyi-jie, did you miss me?" Ye Tong slid over, greeting everyone enthusiastically.

"Come, sit next to me," Zhou Naiyi smiled. "You fought beautifully. Fanluo cannot stop you all!"

North Caro entering the quarter-finals was basically a sure thing, powerful to the point of being calm. Everyone envied this relaxed demeanor; strength is the source of confidence.

A hint of gravity flashed in Ye Tong's eyes, but she just smiled. "Second Brother, what's wrong with you? You look like you haven't woken up. Don't tell me it takes effort to fight a Fan Liwei?"

Li Hao smiled awkwardly. "Kids shouldn't meddle in adult affairs."

Everyone was left speechless. What did he mean by "fight a Fan Liwei"? As if he were just some stray cat or dog.

"Adult affairs, very incisive," Ma Laoshi chuckled wickedly.

Ye Tong's large eyes suddenly turned. "Ma Laoshi, has anyone been hovering around my Second Brother lately? He's relatively simple-minded, and his eyesight isn't great, so he's easily deceived. You have to keep an eye on him."

As soon as Ma Long heard this, he perked up. Looking at the worshipful and trusting gaze of the current number one beauty of the Supernova, he instantly swelled with pride. "Haha, it's nothing much, Hao Ge's girlfriend came—"

Sheng Man, who was on the side, didn't even have time to stop him. Sensing the sudden cooling of the atmosphere, Ye Tong stood up abruptly, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

"You're the only one who's smart!" Zuo Xiaotang laughed.

"You're the only one who talks too much!" Sheng Man rolled her eyes at Ma Long; he forgets his own name the moment he sees a pretty girl.

Li Hao waved his hand dismissively. "Don't mind her, she's just a brat."

The players from both sides entered the arena, and the entire venue erupted in cheers. The popularity of Galaxy was explosive, and the supporters of the Cougar Team were basically crushed into silence. Although a few troublemaking Martians tried to help shout, it was of no use. Li Hao's efforts had made the Earthlings' spirits very high, and Luo Bi was definitely going to fight hard in this battle.

Facing the one-sided situation and impression, the members of the Cougar Team had very calm expressions; there was no nervousness, no excitement, just a determination to give it their all.

At least in terms of mindset, they held steady. This is the essential quality for challenging the strong and climbing the peak.

First match, blind selection. The players from both sides appeared; the Vanguard battle would largely determine the tactics.

On the Cougar side, it was Luo Bi!

The Cougar Team was using tactics. Facing the powerful Galaxy, Luo Bi chose the most aggressive approach. If he could take out one in the Vanguard battle, he could gain the initiative. If he could secure two wins, he could drag it into a team battle, where team cooperation could greatly compensate for the lack of individual strength.

However, the next second, the whole arena boiled over.

The one fighting for Galaxy was the God of War Maxis.

The camera immediately cut to the leader of the Galaxy Team, who was also the tactical analyst, Zola. It is rare for a team's tactical analyst to be so prominent; some even wondered if he possessed the ability to predict the future. Basically, anyone trying to steal any tactical advantage from the Galaxy Team was dreaming.

Zola's expression was plain. In truth, there was no need for Maxis to appear. Among the Galaxy members, there were others who could deal with Luo Bi. Back in Tianqi, Luo Bi was actually just so-so; he had passion to spare, but limited talent, and was only good at borrowing the power of others to intimidate.

But Maxis decided to give Luo Bi some respect; if not for the monk, then for the Buddha.

"Is Zola's ability this?" Xilian asked Anlita, who was to the side.

"Nine times out of ten, he was from the divination school before," Anlita smiled. She was dressed in a very pure outfit today; those who didn't know would think she was a little girl from the art department. That little fatty just now had actually tried to greet her, but she ignored him.

"That suits your taste," Klein laughed.

"I do hope to run into them; I can have a bite first," Anlita licked her lips, her purity and sexiness instantly blurring.... This guy was actually still looking. Anlita suddenly turned her head and glared fiercely at Zuo Xiaotang, scaring him into lowering his head immediately.

The Cougar Team wasn't too dejected. Luo Bi curled his lips; wanting to win, this was the only way, but this method was highly unlikely to work against Galaxy. Still, there was no other way, and the entire Cougar Team was mentally prepared.

The players from both sides entered the combat rooms to calibrate their equipment. For most people, the highlight wasn't the win or loss, but what kind of experience Luo Bi could bring to Maxis.

On the other side, Fire God and the Round Table Knights also began their battle. Blind selection for the Vanguard battle: Fire God's Vanguard, Amituo, faced the Round Table Knights' Vanguard, Chen Ang. Both sides chose a safe opening. Amituo and Chen Ang were no strangers; both were members of the former Tianqi Youth Class. Amituo had followed one of the three Martian giants, Basta, back in the day, and was also the core force behind Fire God's championship run.

Amituo revealed the Underworld Fire Fighter, and Chen Ang revealed the Black Night Saber. Even the host at the venue had to say that Puppet was a light for the USE, but one had to admit that when a pilot's ability reaches a great leap, such personalized and soulful Mecha are increasingly valued.

The Martian and Earthling audiences at the venue were shouting with all their might; both teams were their pride.

Soon, the sound from the other arena became even more deafening. The main event had begun; this battle would directly determine the direction of the tournament.

Combat environment: Kepler Jungle.

Maxis revealed his signature Mecha, which was also the origin of his nickname, God of War—the War God Gaze Super Mobile Suit.

This was a Super Mecha designed by one of the Moon's most famous Mecha masters, Vincent, in an attempt to strengthen air combat. By adding a wing system, it possessed the best hovering performance of all current Mecha. When it first came out, it was popular for a while—who wouldn't want to launch a charge from high above? But in use, it was discovered that when pursuing comprehensive air-land integration, the Mecha's aerial balance was extremely poor, making it an easy target. It was as cool as it looked when attacking, but as miserable as it could be when being rubbed into the ground. Even with pilots of extreme balance and control who could achieve perfect operation while hovering, the consumption was immense. It felt like consuming eight hundred of the enemy while consuming one thousand of oneself; the returns were disproportionate, so it gradually fell out of favor. It was quite popular in the Xuni Qu, where it was fun to play, until S9, when Maxis used this Mecha to deliver a dominant performance. His physical fitness and technique could perfectly bring out the potential of this Mecha, thereby crushing the competition to win the championship. The effect was comparable to Puppet's Armor Leopard, except Maxis did it at the S Tournament, and the foils were all S Tournament kings.

This is also the reason why Maxis could stand alone at the top. He is a legend among the Moon People. Of course, it is also highly likely that such high-intensity operation led to his injury. In the world of Mecha, as long as Maxis is healthy, the God of War is invincible.

Except for him, no one uses the War God Gaze.

War God Gaze (TAS)

Configuration: Heavy Armor 90 tons.

Nuclear Fission Three-Axis Engine, wing system, Laser Eye, Shoulder Cannon.

Battle Axe Laser Cannon, K23 Titan Heavy Sword.

Ignoring the cheers and impulses at the venue, Maxis directly revealed his choice to his opponent: I am here, you better prepare well.

The problem was with Luo Bi. In the last match, Luo Bi's opponent was Huang Chao of the Xia Wu Military Academy, a representative of the Hidden Style, one of the four major schools of the Moon. As a result, facing Luo Bi's new style of play, he was hammered into confusion. He had turned the Blood Sacrifice Genesis into a beast of the South American jungle; the Death Coil was truly a masterpiece, and it fully proved the effect of beast-type Mecha in jungle warfare.

But facing Maxis, in a one-on-one situation, is the Blood Sacrifice Mecha still viable?

"Blood Sacrifice? That shouldn't be it, right?" Ye Tong's mood seemed to have recovered, and she frowned.

"Impossible." Chao Qinglong denied it directly; unless Luo Bi wanted to hand over a free win, at their level, his kind of amateur beast-type Mecha could still struggle in a team battle, but in a one-on-one, it was purely a joke.

Victoria smiled slightly, "Since he called Li Ge over, he should have a trump card."

This was also what everyone was curious about; Maxis was Earth's main opponent, and Luo Bi should be wanting to pull off something.

But honestly, everyone had thought about it, and given his technical situation, they really didn't know what could be used to counter the War God Gaze.

A playful smile appeared on the corner of Luo Bi's mouth as he revealed his Mobile Suit, and the entire arena was in an uproar.

No way?

Seriously, no way?

"Stop messing around, what kind of joke is this? I don't believe it!"

"If he dares to pick that, I'll twist my own head off!"

"Is this a joke?"

"I'm betting my brother's twenty years of being single to add some luck for Mad Lion!"

"I'm betting my ex-boyfriend's dog life!"

"I'm betting two stars, strongest Luo Bi, go go go!"

The live broadcast room exploded instantly because what Luo Bi revealed was an Armor Tiger Mecha.

Revealing an Armor Tiger at the S Tournament, has he gone crazy?

At this moment, a light was indeed burning in Luo Bi's eyes; before the match, he had said on his personal page that he would give everyone a surprise.

The Armor Tiger Mecha was truly confirmed.

Armor Tiger S-Type, Heavy Armor Mecha, 110-ton class.

Dual-Engine Nuclear Fission Drive, Laser Gun, K23 Titanium Overlord Spear, K23 Titanium Shield.

This was an Armor Tiger successor model adapted for the K23 Element; it wasn't for mass distribution, as the military was quite cautious about promoting the new element. After all, the Moon was too far ahead, so they decided to first use the Armor Tiger as a test model for Heavy Armor. In terms of construction, this Mecha was also the origin of Heavy Armor, quite balanced, and a classic work by Master Jiabo. In Dr. Damon's research group, some detailed adjustments were made overall, reducing the weight and increasing some flexibility, but the style remained the same.

Even Damon himself felt this was just for transition, never expecting Luo Bi to bring it out in a life-or-death battle at the S Tournament.

Maxis was stunned for a second and actually became a bit interested; if Luo Bi had chosen the Blood Sacrifice, he would have really looked down on him.

There was also a flurry of discussion at the scene; basically, everyone felt that Luo Bi was either crazy or up to something again, taking an unorthodox path, but one had to look at who the opponent was.

In the live broadcast room, Earth's audience was praying before the match; it was difficult, extremely difficult, but what if? Isn't that how miracles happen?

The ten-second countdown ended, and the two Mobile Suits descended into the Kepler Jungle, the customary panoramic view of Kepler, beautiful as a painting.

Boom, boom.

The two Mobile Suits landed, engines starting; neither side was in a hurry to attack. Maxis looked at Luo Bi. Back in the Apocalypse, Luo Bi wasn't qualified to challenge him, but one had to admit, he was the most persistent of that batch. Perhaps because his mind was simple, he was more focused, and his improvement was indeed significant.

Armor Tiger S Mecha; from the perspective of confrontation, the Overlord Spear belonged to the heavy spear type and could indeed counter his heavy sword.

"Mad Lion's angle is correct, the problem is, do you have the strength for it?"