Chapter 452: Comparing strength with an ant, are you crazy!

The Fist Tyrant War Machine took a step forward, and the ground cracked instantly. Mendoza did not intend to trade blows with Cheng Konghai anymore; he had realized that the load of the Iron Armor Steel Fist posed no threat to Cheng Konghai in the short term, so he would condense his power into a single strike—this was also the characteristic of Thunder-attribute attacks.

And this was exactly what Cheng Konghai liked; the Iron Armor Steel Fist stood motionless, while the Fist Tyrant War Machine had already begun its charge.

Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump.

The speed grew faster and faster, and the entire mecha began its charge. Mendoza stared fixedly at his opponent: his movements, would he move, would he dodge, or would he face it head-on?

It was head-on!

The entire mecha was shrouded in a massive thunder sphere, pouncing toward the Iron Armor Steel Fist like a thunder lion. The distance between the two sides closed rapidly, the surrounding space was eroded by the power of thunder, and the entire space was roaring.

Suddenly, the ground exploded, yet no sound was emitted; the entire space was dominated by the thunderous roar.

Heavenly Heart Style: One Strike Lion Roar Bomb!

The Fist Tyrant War Machine used an Arc Flash Strike with such a massive frame, a low-altitude arc, the mecha fully extended to its limit, fists clenched tight, slamming toward the Iron Armor Steel Fist with the force of a landslide. The huge thunder sphere enveloping the mecha instantly surged toward the Iron Armor Steel Fist along with the swing of the fists.

This was the Heavenly Heart Style's Ability Martial Double Strength!

At this moment, Cheng Konghai, who had seemed stunned, finally acted. The Iron Armor Steel Fist threw out a strike that appeared slow, yet it arrived before the Fist Tyrant in an instant, a massive ant with burning deep-red giant eyes.

Deep Space Ant: Nuclear Bomb Fist!

Hum.

Boom.

In an instant, the sky shattered, a red light swept out, blotting out the sun. The battlefield shook violently, and the surrounding buildings collapsed one after another. The next moment, another muffled sound rang out; amidst the bursting flames, a mushroom cloud billowed upward. A dazzling, intense light suddenly radiated, and a piercing ultrasonic wave echoed through the scene. The audience covered their eyes and ears, their minds going blank.

Yet the members of the Hailong team in the contestant area squinted their eyes, watching all this with excitement.

After a long while, the smoke and dust dissipated; everything was scorched black, and the crackling sound of thunder still lingered in the space.

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On the battlefield, only one mobile suit remained standing. Before it was a massive chasm that stretched into the distance, and everything that had been there was gone; it seemed only a piece of wreckage not far away could tell everyone that a mobile suit had once existed there.

One punch decides the outcome!

Tianjing Martial Arts: Cheng Konghai wins!

Roar.

The scene completely turned into an ocean of cheers for the Earthlings. It was two to two. From the desperate situation of zero to two, they had staged a comeback to tie the score. The terrifying ant Cheng Konghai had truly delivered a dominant performance. Without a doubt, if they won the championship, Cheng Konghai would be the undisputed S11 First Heavy Armor, using his Iron Armor Steel Fist to blast through everything.

On the Tianjing Martial Arts campus, everyone jumped up. When Zhou Naiyi won, it had already been more than half-secured. Cheng Konghai had indeed not let down everyone's expectations, taking the fourth match in a very domineering fashion. Tied at two to two, Tianjing had fought all the way here, and everyone held strong confidence in Li Hao. They had cut down the Lone Wolf, the Heavenly King, and the Wolf King along the way, and every time they had room to spare. Even when facing the God of War Maxis, what had the Puppet ever feared? Now the pressure was all on the Galaxy Academy side.

Of course, the crucial factor remained the relative strength of Maxis and Li Hao. The more evenly matched they were, the more the Team Leader's victory or defeat would directly influence the result.

"No more pretending, cards on the table: Tianjing Martial Arts is aiming for the championship. The Dark King is one step closer to his throne!"

While everyone was thinking about whether Tianjing Martial Arts could enter the team battle, what Tianjing Martial Arts was doing was leading the way into the team battle. No one knew where their limits were. Now the pressure was on the Galaxy side; this was probably something Galaxy had not expected.

"Terrifying Tianjing Martial Arts, there is truly nothing they cannot do, only things you cannot imagine. Cheng Konghai takes another game, Nuclear Bomb Fist blasts through everything!"

Although it was not as exaggerated as the Hailong versus North Caro match, Tianjing Martial Arts had indeed delivered a performance beyond imagination. Now they had a hope of obtaining a ticket to the finals.

The contestant area was also filled with cheers. This punch from the ant announced his complete return, and he had a completely different understanding of the Golden Zone than others. Even those who excelled in power types were turning toward abilities, believing this was the future trend, and that physical fitness only needed to be enough to handle mecha operation. Yet Cheng Konghai had stubbornly carved out a path in his own direction; the understanding within this was something even these participating contestants could not fathom.

If they could not crack the mystery of this punch, Galaxy would truly be in trouble.

Incredible Tianjing Martial Arts, dark power is dominating the Moon!

Nuclear Bomb Fist, the violent aesthetics of Deep Space Ant Cheng Konghai!

Miracle creator Tianjing Martial Arts has salvaged the situation; they have taken a solid step toward defeating the Galaxy Fleet.

In a short time, the news of Cheng Konghai's victory was everywhere. Next was the fifth match, another contest to compete for the advantage in sub-points. The Galaxy Team sent their contestant first. Both teams had brought out their trump cards. If Maxis went up, he might face Li Hao's sniping. Of course, one could not say it entirely like that; both were top-tier experts, and both had a chance.

"Maxis, open your brain! A War God does not show off brute courage; you must put all your strength into the team battle. History only remembers the winner!" Huonan roared. He was also afraid. Even if Maxis could defeat Li Hao, there was really no need. A sub-point match could not be called unimportant, but in the face of the team battle, it really did not matter. The team battle was what determined victory or defeat.

From Maxis's perspective, avoiding this match was a bit cowardly, but so what? True strongmen do not engage in battles of ego. More importantly, there were lessons from the past. One must endure; only those with patience could achieve final victory.

"Are you looking down on the God of War Maxis? Not daring to go up is cowardice, and cowardice will lead to flaws!" Kuangwu Daren said.

The fanatical Puppet Fans had a strong belief in the Puppet. They really hoped Maxis would go up because the Puppet was not afraid at all; it might even be an excellent opportunity to sanction Maxis.

In fact, Maxis really did not need to be afraid. Whether in terms of personal strength or past combat records, he crushed Li Hao. As for any psychological disadvantage, for someone who had reached Maxis's level, it did not exist. Everyone's inherent logic was different.

The Galaxy Team's contestant appeared: the substitute contestant, Kuixing.

Clearly, the Galaxy Team, with all members healthy and possessing sufficient combat power, had very wisely put all their strength into the team battle. Only the winner could hold their head high and enter the finals. At the same time, there would still be an opportunity to decide the outcome with Li Hao in the team battle; that was the most important stage.

"Very good, wise Maxis. This is what a decision-maker and a leader is!" Huonan did not spare his praise, heaping on the compliments, wishing he could use every beautiful word available.

If only Basta were like Maxis, then what he was commentating on now would not be that damn Mu Jiang.

Kuangwu Daren also felt some regret. Tianjing Martial Arts was still slightly inferior on an overall level, and Galaxy's integrity was the best in the entire Solar System. Being able to severely damage Maxis before the team battle would definitely be a good thing, but unfortunately, Maxis was not stubborn.

In the entire comment section, many people also felt regret. Huonan watched and laughed, "Too much, too much. As a neutral party, I have more say. You guys overestimate Mu Jiang too much, making it seem like Maxis is afraid of him. I'm not taking sides; I'm starting from the facts. This is the wisdom of a general from Maxis, looking at the big picture while maintaining the strongest lineup so he can strike Tianjing Martial Arts hard when the time comes. No problem. Are you kidding? This is a War God. Do you think he's some stray cat or dog on the side of the road? Don't overestimate Mu Jiang too much!"

It was Tianjing Martial Arts' turn, and Ma Long appeared.

Ma Laoshi had once again obtained an opportunity to appear in a critical match. Ma Long was no longer nervous, nor did he feel any pressure. His goal was to complete this battle; as long as he displayed his own style, that was enough.

Sub-points were actually very important. Once a situation occurred in the team battle where a collective annihilation was difficult to judge, this point would be crucial. Since they were both substitutes, if one could take it, that would certainly be best.

"Mu Jiang is acting a bit arrogant. Why not go up this match? Giving away points without taking them, what is he afraid of? Where is the courage!" Huonan would not miss any opportunity to catch Li Hao and rant wildly.

"I actually think this is the true big-picture view and the importance placed on the Galaxy Team. Maxis is putting all his effort into the team battle, and the Puppet God should be the same. Overall, for teams of equal strength, the outcome must be decided by the team battle. Do not harbor wishful thinking. At the same time, it can give Ma Long more training opportunities. This is caution, not arrogance," Kuangwu Daren said earnestly. "Moreover, any contestant who can stand on the arena is worthy of respect, and Ma Long might not necessarily lose."

The live voting had already begun. Despite what Kuangwu Daren said, ninety percent of the audience still believed that Kuixing could win. The Galaxy Team's substitutes could be viewed as the main force of other teams, and they might even unleash a big move. Ma Long's healing ability was negligible, and while his energy amplification was decent, this was a warrior of the Galaxy Team; that ability seemed slightly crude.

The battlefield appeared: Kepler Desolate Battlefield.

This was definitely an unfriendly combat environment for Ma Long. Except for a few monster-level existences, the pressure of the Desolate Battlefield was very high, and it was directly related to the choice of mecha.

Ma Long had no choice; the only one he could field was the Acalanatha.

Acalanatha Super Type, USE 85 tons.

Dual-core fission drive, four-mount multi-control laser gun, K23 Titanium Blade, laser eye.

Arm-mounted ejection laser shield.

Contestant Kuixing was actually quite mysterious. Having had no opportunity to appear along the way, he was also a newly selected substitute this year. In the Galaxy Academy, which was full of stars, he did not have much presence. His excellent grades were certain, and it was said that he excelled in various types of mobile suits and could very well make up for the vacancy of any position.

The camera cuts to Kuixing; the muscles on Kuixing's face are somewhat stiff, and it is clear he is extremely serious. This is his first appearance in the S Tournament, and it is in such a critical situation as the semi-finals.

It is evident that Kuixing is somewhat hesitant; he is switching back and forth between Heavy Armor, Light Armor, and Medium types, seemingly trying to find the best mecha model to counter the Mingwang Mecha on the desperate battlefield.

"The pressure on contestant Kuixing is quite high. Although he comes from the Galaxy, he hasn't had many good opportunities for training before. It's normal to be a bit nervous when suddenly taking the stage. As long as he can perform, he can still defeat Ma Long."

"The operating space for the Mingwang Mecha is not large, but it is very suitable for the Milk Dragon King's energy amplification and luminescence ability. One can only say that what is suitable is the best."

"According to current data, although contestant Kuixing is a Substitute, he is a Warrior in a stable, mature state of Flowing Heart Martial Arts. Ma Long should be at the initial stage of Flowing Heart Martial Arts, the kind that isn't very stable. Kuixing's EMP scores are very high, and at the same time, with the guidance of so many senior brothers, his combat power will definitely not be bad."

In the end, Kuixing's mecha selection locked in: the Heavy Armor mecha, Tianfa Oceanus!

Tianfa Oceanus (NUP)

Configuration: Heavy Armor Super Type, 110 tons

Four-Core Fission Engine, Mad Dragon Laser Cannon, K23 Titanium Spear

K23 King Shield

Both sides enter the mecha calibration state, and the camera simultaneously cuts to the two contestants. Kuixing's expression remains very serious; although he is taking deep breaths, he still cannot control his nervous emotions. This is not a very good state; the pressure is immense.

By comparison, Ma Long is worlds apart from his former self. The current Kuixing is a bit like the former Ma Long. They are both human; Ma Long had long since overcome this in one critical battle after another. All he has to do is give his all, and let fate decide the rest; in any case, he doesn't need to go up for the team battle.

The battle begins. Kuixing suddenly opens his eyes wide, and a red light flame bursts forth as his Golden Zone surges directly into Flowing Heart Martial Arts. The Mad Dragon Laser Cannon aims at Ma Long's Mingwang Mecha and begins firing wildly. Ma Long is also a... ruthless person; the Mingwang Mecha dives headfirst into the dense forest and runs away without looking back.

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