Chapter 462: Men Remain Boys Until They Die

Huonan had spent a long time comparing the match videos of the two teams. Hailong truly held the upper hand. More importantly, he had gained a deep understanding of Xilian as a person. This was a ruthless man—not just ordinarily ruthless. He had been able to control the Meraphis Family even while lying in a hospital bed; one could only imagine what had happened behind the scenes. Yet, he always appeared as gentle as a spring breeze, looking completely harmless.

Before the match had even begun, the popularity in the livestream room had already exceeded thirty-five billion. Creating history was already a certainty; it was just a matter of how high it would go. Except for Kepler, which could not connect due to signal issues, the major cities of the four great federations of the Solar System would all be broadcasting this match.

At this moment, the bars showing the match were already packed. In the desert oases of Abula on Earth, people were raising their glasses in celebration; at the zero-gravity bars on the space city Heaven Island, people were frolicking amidst their drinks; at the ice-sealed castle on Titan, they were watching the match amidst fireworks displays...

All sorts of unique viewing parties were underway. Of course, the core remained the major military academies. The thousands of military academies across the four great war zones were certainly watching this final in full force. It represented the highest level of the new era of mecha warfare and would influence the direction of mecha tactics for many years to come.

At Tianjing Mecha Academy, with their unified battle robes and unified slogans, this battle was the historical peak of Tianjing Mecha. It was unprecedented. Everyone was waiting eagerly. This was something every student at Tianjing Mecha wouldn't have dared to dream of, yet now it had become reality: they were standing on the battlefield of the S-Tournament finals.

Anyone walking on the streets of Tianjing Mecha, as long as you admitted one thing, you were a friend of the people of Tianjing: Tianjing Mecha is the strongest!

The historic moment was about to arrive.

Right now, Tianjing Mecha was united as one. In fact, during the S-Tournament, the learning atmosphere and the level of diligence and effort among the students throughout the entire academy had been constantly setting records. Their grades in all aspects and subjects were improving rapidly. This was the charm of mecha; as a member of Tianjing Mecha, you couldn't lose face wherever you went.

The potential of young people is infinite.

On the other side, Hailong Star Combat Academy was also witnessing an unprecedented grand occasion. Hailong's situation was similar to Tianjing Mecha's; they had always been a strong team but had never possessed glory of their own. Xilian's sudden arrival at Hailong Academy had also caused quite a stir for a while. Although the Meraphis Family had donated a new Martial Arts building to the academy and equipped it with a batch of new mecha, the glory of the S-Tournament was above all else. Xilian and his team members had also endured a great deal of questioning. If not for Li Xiangshan repeatedly stating publicly that he was there voluntarily, and the fact that the team members were all very powerful, this matter might have blown up even further.

And now, all doubts had been quelled. Xilian had become the Sea King, the new god of Hailong Academy—no, he should be the new god of the entire Moon. The moment he crushed Chao Qinglong, he had already been canonized as a god. In the past, the Moon had also won against North Caro, but at that time, Chao Qinglong hadn't been as strong as he was now, and the margin of victory couldn't be compared.

The great Moon People had built the most advanced city in human civilization on the barren Moon. Every generation of Moon People also moved forward with the conviction of certain victory until they became the benchmark for humanity in every field. Their strength lay in the fact that new powerhouses would constantly emerge to win glory for the Moon.

Now it was Xilian Meraphis, a great man, a man destined to stir up the winds and clouds!

The praise from the lunar media for Xilian had reached a nauseating level. Now, for Xilian, all that was missing was an S-Tournament championship.

The entire Hailong Academy cheering squad was also ready. In their neat and uniform Hailong school uniforms, looking heroic and spirited, the square was teeming with people, unable to wait any longer for the battle to begin.

At the Galaxy Center venue, a great miracle of human architecture, a million spectators were accommodated within to witness this S-Tournament together. This was also the time with the most live spectators since the S-Tournament began.

The will of countless people converged, forming the infinite passion of the venue.

The athlete area was also full. Chao Qinglong, Basta, Maxis, Fan Liweite, and others were all present. Many were watching the match while injured, but who would be willing to lie in a hospital bed for a match like this?

The VIP area was filled with countless big shots and celebrities. Su Yu sat in the athlete area with Dita. Su Yu's expression wasn't very good. It wasn't that she didn't like the S-Tournament—she loved joining in on such excitement—it was just that A Youyou had secretly gone on a date with Li Hao again without telling her, and had almost caused trouble, leaving her terrified.

Li Hao was already outstanding enough now, but she understood the situation of the family better; being outstanding wasn't enough. Moreover, she had recently heard a bit of other news. It seemed the internal members of the family were very fond of Xilian. From any angle, a marriage alliance with the Meraphis Family had only benefits and no drawbacks. Furthermore, the two families had experienced such situations many times in history; they had both competition and cooperation in various fields, but they had always kept it within a good range. Both were massive entities capable of influencing the Moon Federation, but a marriage alliance of the level of A Youyou and Xilian had never occurred before.

Xilian was undoubtedly the sole helmsman of the Meraphis Family. Outsiders couldn't see this clearly, but they knew it very well. Even the internal members of the family were amazed that Xilian had managed to organize such a massive family so well. It was said that he was decisive in killing, meticulous in thought, and had a far-reaching layout. Many people praised him endlessly. And A Youyou was the first-in-line heir to the Daliven Family. They were a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven.

If it were truly achieved, it would consolidate the right to speak within the Moon Federation and play an even more important role in the Solar System Alliance. At this time, the momentum of the Moon's rise was already set; a turning point in the human landscape had arrived. All major forces were actually making preparations.

Power, public opinion, the union of the strong, resources, and so on.

At this time, if a Li Hao were to pop up, let alone whether Xilian and A Youyou were interested in each other, Li Hao would be the one to suffer. She knew very well that in the face of politics, people were just tiny ants.

It was just that with the finals imminent, Su Yu couldn't say anything and could only wait until all this was over to bring it up. It would be best if Li Hao could defeat Xilian, at least to have the upper hand in ability; this was his only advantage.

As the time drew near, the lights in the Galaxy Center dimmed, followed by the start of a compact and passionate prelude.

In an instant, the whole venue cheered. The next moment, starlight shimmered, and Arths, in a pure white gown, walked barefoot with her fair, jade-like feet from the starry sky, stepping on the void.

She walked over slowly.

The goddess had descended.

The screams at the venue shot straight into the clouds. Accompanied by the goddess's conducting, virtual images flashed in the air one by one; they were the highlights of the previous battles of this S-Tournament.

Powerful warriors, one after another, kept moving forward and fighting bravely for their teams and the glory of their academies, all for the ultimate fighting spirit and strength of humanity.

And development.

There were successes, failures, and tragic pains, but no one gave up, because it was only through the protection of the great Mobile Suits that humanity had its current stability.

The music reached its climax, and Arths's harmony began. In an instant, all the military personnel at the venue stood up to salute!

Music, the unique performance of the human spirit, raised everyone's emotions to the peak.

When you choose the distance, you must move forward bravely.

When you choose the light, you must break free from the darkness.

When you choose glory, you must overcome cowardice.

When you choose faith, you must defend it with your life!

Boil over, warriors!

"Dear audience, you are watching the finals of the S11 Pan-Solar System Mecha Tournament. The two sides in the battle are the Tianjing Mecha Martial Arts Team from the Earth War Zone and the Hailong Team from the Moon War Zone. Today, the warriors of both sides will determine the strongest human team, and will also select the strongest warrior—our MVP, the new king of Mecha Warriors. Hello everyone, I am Huonan!"

"Hello everyone, I am Kuangwu Daren. Thanks to the 'Triumph' presented by the goddess Arths, my blood is already boiling. Whether it will be the rise of the Tianjing Mecha dynasty or Hailong helping the Moon War Zone achieve a three-peat, tonight will reveal the answer!"

"First to appear is the Vanguard player from the Moon War Zone's Hailong Team, the Void Harvester, Klein~~~"

Sporting a mushroom cut with straight bangs, looking like a boy next door, Klein appeared, waving and bowing to the entire venue. In his silver military uniform, paired with his cute...

Anlita appeared. The military uniform set off her full and shapely figure to the fullest. When sexiness and heroism were combined, it was an absolute critical hit—a temptation that those with a uniform fetish could not refuse.

Smile. The girls at the venue screamed in waves. Klein had a super large number of female fans; many 'little brother' fans were already unable to keep their hands off him.

"The second..."

"... person to appear is the Vice Captain of the Hailong Team, Anlita~~~ Our sexy goddess!"

Anlita saluted, causing a wave of howling from the entire venue. From eighty-year-olds down to twelve-year-olds, men remain boys until they die.

"Next is our Heavy Armor Warrior, the face of the Moon, our pride, Li Xiangshan~~~ The best Brother Shan!"

Li Xiangshan strode onto the stage, and the cheers at the venue were deafening. He had already played in three S-Tournaments, and this was his fourth. He had left too much for the lunar audience. Whether on or off the field, Li Xiangshan was a role model for the younger generation.

Still as grand and composed as ever.

"Next is the Hailong Team's miraculous Sniper, Davarishi. His friends like to call him 'Truth', and I would like to call him 'The Answer'!"

Davarishi appeared. Within the high-profile Hailong Team, Davarishi was the most silent one, and also the easiest to be ignored. However, the tip of the iceberg of his sniping ability that he had revealed so far had yet to be broken by anyone.

"The fifth is the Substitute player of the Hailong Team, Xila!"

Xila also appeared with a calm expression. Having had little presence in the previous matches, what kind of performance would he have in this final? This was also what everyone was guessing. What kind of trump card would he be?

"Finally, welcome the soul of the Hailong Team, Hailong Team Leader, Sea King Xilian Meraphis!"

Xilian carried the will of countless Moon People. The final defender, the Son of the Moon. Countless Moon People in the entire Galaxy Center stood up and shouted. Their Sea King, their Sun God, was going to bring them supreme glory.

All six Hailong players appeared and stood on the left. The lights dimmed, and then the lights on the right lit up.

"Next is Hailong's opponent in the finals, the Tianjing Mecha Martial Arts Team from the Earth War Zone. First to appear is the Vanguard Warrior of the Tianjing Mecha Martial Arts Team, Wuzang~~~~"

The final face of Ancient Martial Arts disciples in this S Tournament is Wuzang from the Wu Family.

He has not shamed the Wu Family; once upon a time, everyone thought Wu Fa was the Wu Family's final struggle, but the current Wuzang is already stronger than Wu Fa was back then.

The spotlight turns to Wuzang, and the cheers at the venue rise wave after wave: Martial God, Martial God, Martial God!

This is the nickname given to him by fans who love Wuzang; in every gesture, Wuzang embodies the temperament of an Ancient Martial Arts master, and the composure and perseverance everyone loves in him represent many people's expectations and Faith in Ancient Martial Arts.

Wuzang cups his hands, saluting in the style of Ancient Martial Arts.

"Coming up next is the Vice Captain of Tianjing Mecha Academy, mid-lane commander Zhou Naiyi~~~"

Zhou Naiyi appears in a blue military uniform, giving a standard salute.

Screams erupt; Zhou Naiyi is a typical Tianjing beauty, calm and wise, her meticulous thinking making enemies tremble with fear. Fans call her the Wisdom Angel, and she is well on her way to becoming a leading figure among female mecha pilots in the Earth War Zone. Many more fans believe Zhou Naiyi is the most suitable candidate for a wife, a national daughter-in-law.

"The third to appear is the contestant currently ranked third on the mecha pilot popularity chart, our master of mecha violent aesthetics, Deep Space Ant contestant Cheng Konghai~~~"

The massive Arena erupts with thunderous shouts, almost entirely from men. There is no helping it; displays of extreme strength often attract the same sex. Everyone loves Cheng Konghai's fighting style too much; it is the fighting style of a pure man.

"Next is the Sniper ranked number one in the Sniper position, Sniper God Zuo Xiaotang~~~"

This little fatty has fought his way up to become the contestant with the highest comprehensive rating in the sniper position. He has completed many critical matches; no other sniper from any other team has such ability. It can be said that Tianjing Mecha Academy has come this far largely thanks to his contributions.

Zuo Xiaotang takes the stage, suddenly rolls, kneels on one knee, and strikes a shooting pose toward the sky. This is his signature Lieying Apollo rolling attack move.

action.

Such an awkward show is something Zuo Xiaotang would never have dared to imagine before. Now, the entire audience gives him warm applause. At this moment, Zuo Xiaotang is no longer nervous; he begins to enjoy this stage. Of course, the excitement still leaves his chubby face flushed red.

At the Tianjing Mecha Academy

site, the students are the most hyped. These Warriors standing on the highest stage in the Solar System are their classmates, some even classmates from the same class. It is unimaginable; Zuo Xiaotang is truly the hero of Tianjing Mecha Academy. Without him, Tianjing Mecha Academy would have packed up and gone home long ago. Dorm 4-396 has become a holy land for Tianjing Mecha Academy.

"Next is the Substitute contestant for Tianjing Mecha Academy, Ma Long~~~"

"Ahhhhh, Ma Long, I want to have your babies, ahhh~~~"

A loud boom echoes in the sky as Ma Laoshi makes a flashy entrance, but why are his fans so improper? The ones shouting like that are all grown men.

"Milk Dragon King, go, I love you, affectionate every day~~~"

"Nailong, my male god, let me warm your affectionate Spirit~~~"

"Earth only has one dragon, and that is Lamp Dragon!"

Ma Laoshi's mouth twitches. Everything he can hear seems quite abnormal... whatever, Ma Long salutes.

"The last one to appear is the one we have long been waiting for, the current number one in popularity and ranking for this S Tournament, the miracle creator, Puppet God Li Hao."

As the host begins to read, countless Earthlings and Puppet Fans from other federations have already stood up, and some in the contestant area are even dancing.

As Li Hao's name is read, the entire venue erupts in deafening cheers, gradually becoming uniform: Puppet~~~ Puppet~~~ Puppet~~~~

The biggest face of this S Tournament; despite Xilian's sudden emergence and the addition of various titles, everyone just loves Puppet.

Li Hao takes the stage, listening to the countless shouts, and in his originally dark world, light gradually appears.

Salute!

The director simultaneously cuts the feed to the campus sites of Tianjing Mecha Academy and Hai Long Starry Sky Academy. All the students are in the plazas, shouting wildly at the cameras: There is only one champion!

"Ladies and gentlemen, the final of the S11 Pan-Solar System Mecha Tournament has begun. The first match of blind selection, representing rhythm control, has started. The contestants have entered the combat rooms," says Kuangwu Daren, his palms sweating and his emotions surging.

The crucial first battle.

Xilian and Li Hao stare at each other from across the distance............