Chapter 433: Abyss Mantis Klein
Ghost Warrior, medium-sized Mecha, 75-ton class.
Dual-Engine Nuclear Fission Drive, Ghost Martial Laser Eye.
Laser Gun, K23 Titanium Ghost Martial Mad Blade, K23 Titanium Shield.
Both Warriors were prepared, and the Earth audience at the scene was exceptionally excited. Victoria is nicknamed "Gun Tyrant" on Earth; he became famous even earlier than Chao Qinglong and has always dominated the USE in the Sniper category. Whether in terms of basic skills or Golden Zone, he is the strongest. Klein's professional certification is as a Light Type pilot; it is unknown why he chose a Ghost Warrior, but this is definitely a good thing for Victoria.
Two Mobile Suits descended upon Kepler. The Ghost Warrior's firepower cannot suppress, and in close quarters, it lacks the speed and agility of a Light Type. With Victoria's operation, the path before the Ghost Warrior closes in will be a road to hell.
At this moment, at the scene in the Galaxy Center, the atmosphere between both sides had risen infinitely. The Moon Person hope their Mid-Season Tournament champion can secure a seat, as that would make the hegemony of a Moon three-peat almost a certainty. Meanwhile, Earth hopes to take down Sea Dragon, North Caro, and the Tianjing Martial Arts Double Dragon Meeting, and experience the heroism of sweeping both the champion and runner-up titles.
The first match is a battle of morale; neither side's fans will be stingy with their voices. In the live broadcast room, the wealthy patrons from the Moon and Earth have also begun to compete. After all, there is still Huonan, who loves to stir up trouble; that is his only role now.
Victoria displayed his rich experience. As a Sniper, he has no need to warm up with the opponent, instead directly elevating to Burning Will. The Shadow Demon heavy sniper rifle locked onto his opponent; he must secure a result before Klein closes in. No matter what level Klein is at now, he cannot let his guard down.
Klein's Ghost Warrior was also shrouded in a very special, very conspicuous blue light. The Ghost Warrior emitted an eerie glow and charged toward the Lieying Apollo at normal speed. Not only did it have no intention of finding cover, it didn't even fire its Laser Gun, showing no thought of using lasers to disrupt the opponent.
A living target was closing in. Victoria did not know what the opponent wanted to do, but he would absolutely not miss the opportunity.
The Shadow Demon heavy sniper rifle fired a shot the moment it was raised. No need to aim, an absolute precision lock. But as Klein moved, he just swayed slightly, and the bullet passed by the Mecha.
Yet the Ghost Warrior continued forward completely unharmed. However, in the slow-motion replay, the Ghost Warrior had actually performed a high-speed side-spin to dodge the bullet.
The Shadow Demon continued to fire. The Ghost Warrior's speed slowed down, but it had no intention of changing its route. The Mecha swayed, blue light flames flickered, and the Armor-piercing Shell grazed past again.
Then it continued to advance. Encountering such an opponent undoubtedly brought immense pressure to the Sniper.
The Earth audience, who had been in high spirits and jubilant, had fallen silent. The Ghost Warrior advanced in a straight line, yet easily dodged Victoria's five heavy sniper shots, including two Arc Shots.
Victoria knew he could not sit and wait for death. The Lieying Apollo began to move, and the Ghost Warrior pursued. What everyone saw seemed not to be a Ghost Warrior, but a ghost. Klein always wore a smile on his face, as if he were in a playground, while Victoria's lethal sniping simply could not hit. Victoria's Golden Zone had already been elevated to Flowing Heart Martial Arts. The red flames made the Lieying Apollo look like a hunting god, yet it brought Victoria no further conviction. He had been locked on, as if stared at by the eyes of a demon; even in the state of Flowing Heart Martial Arts, he could not shake off this Dreamy Combat Team-like distress.
Yet the Ghost Warrior moved through the Kepler Jungle as if nothing were the matter, occasionally dodging Victoria's heavy sniper shots. Such heavy sniper fire is quite lethal to Mecha, but what is the use if it cannot hit?
It was not that Victoria was inaccurate; it was that he was too accurate. Every trajectory was absolutely lethal, yet the Ghost Warrior could just dodge them. This was already a nightmare for a Sniper.
The Ghost Warrior, wreathed in blue fire, closed in unhurriedly. In the history of the S Tournament, such a matchup had never been seen: a medium-sized Mecha leisurely chasing down a Sniper.
A powerful sense of oppression and fear was gradually eroding Victoria. Even the audience could feel Victoria's panic. The problem is, as a Warrior in the Flowing Heart Martial Arts realm and a top Sniper of the USE, what are you afraid of?
"What's the situation? Did Victoria have twelve shots yesterday? Why do I feel like he's afraid? What is he afraid of?" Huonan curled his lip. "Sea Dragon's Klein is a bit arrogant. This movement is simply not treating the opponent as human. Fight him!"
"What Victoria fears might not be Klein's movement, but something else," said Kuangwu Daren.
At this time, the director provided a guide shot. Klein's blue flames had unknowingly covered an area of several hundred meters in radius; everything was under his control.
"Victoria, you haven't made much progress. How long are you going to run?" Klein laughed. The Ghost Warrior continued to close in. The weakening was somewhat tragic; it seemed as if the direction of his five years of cultivation had been wrong. How pathetic.
Facing Klein's teasing pursuit, Victoria knew he could not retreat any further. If he kept retreating, his confidence would be gone.
The Lieying Apollo faced him head-on, the Golden Zone burning fiercely. The Shadow Demon heavy sniper rifle aimed once again at the Ghost Warrior more than thirty meters away. Klein licked his lips; the poor prey had finally realized. Who could escape Klein's pursuit?
The Ghost Warrior maintained its speed and charged at the Lieying Apollo. The hands of the Lieying Apollo were steady.
Boom.
Flames erupted, and a K23Chuanjiaobaoliedan was fired. This type of bullet can pierce the armor of Heavy Armor and explode upon reaching the interior of the cockpit. No matter which part it hits, it will cause heavy damage to the Mecha. But it couldn't hit... though now the distance was closer...
Klein's Ghost Warrior still advanced straight ahead. The moment the bullet was fired, the Ghost Warrior performed a ghost step, shifting its route. The Armor-piercing Shell looked like it would be dodged again, but at this moment, red light shot from Victoria's eyes, and the Armor-piercing Shell deflected!
This was the distance Victoria had been waiting for, where his Space Ability could control it. Within this range, the K23 Armor-piercing Shell was under the control of his Space Ability.
Close at hand, there was no longer any room for maneuvering or dodging, and the unstoppable, lethal Armor-piercing Shell had reached the chest of the Mecha.
Then the Armor-piercing Shell stopped dead in front of the Mecha. The Ghost Warrior took the bullet and flicked it away casually. A trace of a smile appeared at the corner of Klein's mouth.
Boom, boom, boom.
Three more shots, augmented with conscious control. This was Victoria's unavoidable, lethal, lock-on attack!
Guaranteed hit!
This was a power more terrifying than Guma. Guma could only lock on, while his ability included pursuit.
However, when the three Armor-piercing Shells reached the vicinity of the Ghost Warrior, they were stopped again.
Countless audience members watched this bizarre scene, while the Ghost Warrior continued to close in unhurriedly. The camera cut to Klein; the cute, neighborly boy with a mushroom cut wore a smile as gentle as a spring breeze, but at this moment, it was strangely eerie.
Behind the Ghost Warrior was a faint, giant mantis shadow.
Victoria was truly nearing despair. The suffocating pressure attacked him like a shadow. For a Sniper, he no longer knew how to fight.
Wuchabaishenyunkonghe also covered the battlefield like a shadow, like a giant spider web, and he was just a moth. The Lieying Apollo could only retreat rapidly and enter a stealth state. This was another major special ability of Victoria's Flowing Heart Martial Arts—Concealment.
However, the Ghost Warrior locked onto the direction of the Lieying Apollo instantly. It seemed that Concealment had nowhere to hide in Klein's field of vision. The Lieying Apollo changed angles several times, but the Ghost Warrior adjusted its direction each time. It was still not in a rush, but the distance was constantly closing. The feeling of knowing you cannot run but having to run is the most painful.
Victoria bore the mental pressure and still wanted to find an opportunity; he could not give up. But before he knew it, the Lieying Apollo had been forced into a dead end. Even in the state of Flowing Heart Martial Arts, it appeared so pale in the face of the suffocating Abyss fear.
Victoria's entire body was soaked in sweat. Five years had passed, and the Shadow Sentinel had returned. The shadow of being ruled back then surged from the bottom of his heart, uncontrollable.
Abyss Mantis Klein.
With a "tseng" sound, the Ghost Warrior suddenly vanished. The distance of over ten meters disappeared in an instant. The next second, the Ghost Martial Blade flashed past.
The Lieying Apollo materialized, its cockpit already pierced through.
All the Earthlings at the scene were dumbfounded. What the hell kind of monster is this?
The entire arena was silent. Even ordinary audience members could see that this was no longer an equal match. Klein was brutally hammering Victoria, a long-famous top Sniper.
Below the stage, Zuo Xiaotang's legs were trembling. What kind of monster is this? Why were the Armor-piercing Shells useless? This is impossible to play! The key is that Zuo Xiaotang could even feel the sensation of being hunted; this person is simply the nightmare of all Snipers.
"Li Hao, what is this situation?" Dita was also tongue-tied.
"Space Ability. Klein is a bit stronger than Victoria," Li Hao said while gesturing, though his gaze drifted toward A Youyou. He didn't know why, but every time he saw Arths looking like a proper goddess in front of everyone, he would think of that soft, blushing A Youyou. It's over, he had become a lecher.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Victoria assisting with the shooting trajectory is one thing, but for the party being attacked, how much Zone Value would one need to stop an Armor-piercing Shell?" Dita was incredulous.
"You can't do it?" Li Hao couldn't help but tease. Seeing Dita's unpleasant expression, he remembered this was his reliable financial backer and quickly waved his hand. "Klein is inherently one of the most talented people in Apocalypse. Although the K23 in the bullets provided Victoria with control, when they approached Klein, Klein's controllable space was larger, and Klein's soul origin is very skilled in this type."
"I understand what you're saying, but I can't believe it," Dita said, dumbfounded. "That reaction time of almost zero point zero zero something seconds?"
"You can't put it that way. The entire battlefield is within the range of the Zone. Once you reach a certain level, the game is about territory control. Actually, he started locking on the moment his opponent pulled the trigger," Li Hao explained with a smile. "Of course, this isn't Klein's specialty; his advantage is speed."
This isn't his advantage? What would his advantage in power be like?
"To deal with a guy who likes these flashy moves, pin him down and hammer him to death!" Chengkonghao revealed a fierce side; this was the opponent he most wanted to hammer to death.
The members of Tianjing Martial Arts were surprised, but also began to feel fortunate. Sometimes being eliminated is not a bad thing; at least they could enjoy the show leisurely now. If Klein and Cheng Konghai were equal in strength, then it would depend on their styles—who is more fierce?
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