Chapter 64

Zhou Naiyi glanced at Gao Yunfeng, "Team Leader Gao, those with different Daos cannot make plans together."

"Heh, be a little more mature, Naiyi. First, I apologize to you again for my recklessness. Second, I hope you will seriously consider this: after Tianjing Martial Arts splits into two teams, whether it's you or me, do you think there is any hope of entering the S11? You've been a team leader for a while now; do you think it's easy to form a powerful battle team?" Gao Yunfeng said gently, "I used some small methods, just to tell you that maintaining a combat-effective team isn't what you think. Some people might not be good, but for the sake of the team, I have to use them."

Zhou Naiyi was silent.

Gao Yunfeng smiled slightly, striking while the iron was hot; he knew this was a vulnerable moment for Zhou Naiyi, "Let's merge the two battle teams. You come be my Vice Captain, and together we will create the best results for Tianjing Martial Arts. I'll be graduating soon anyway, and the team will still be yours!"

Zhou Naiyi couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head faintly, "Team Leader Gao, I think you've misunderstood. The reason I left the team is mainly because I believe that following you will lead to nothing but repeated humiliation. I have no interest in the position of team leader. Besides, we aren't that close; please call me Student Zhou."

"Naiyi—oh, Student Zhou, don't be in such a hurry to reach a conclusion. You know me; for the sake of victory, I will definitely go all out. The principal arranged the Campus Tournament, and I know she did it for you all. Humiliating defeats are very effective at stimulating the desire to win, but what she is doing isn't fair. It's unfair to everyone else who has contributed to the academy for years. I will submit a request in the name of the Student Union: Tianjing Martial Arts only needs one team. The winner stays, the loser disbands," Gao Yunfeng said calmly. If you won't drink the toast, you'll be forced to drink the forfeit.

Zhou Naiyi's gaze became sharp, but Gao Yunfeng didn't care at all, "So, think it over. I have the strength, and Principal Long cannot unreasonably favor you all. If you lose, then Wuzang and Ye Tong will be benched for a year. You should be clear about how important an S Tournament experience is for them."

A gap in experience, a gap in exposure, and it even affects what comes after. Never mind this time, every S Tournament is of vital importance.

"Team Leader Gao, what exactly are you trying to do!" Zhou Naiyi was truly not in a good state today, and she also knew that Gao Yunfeng had deliberately chosen this time and this moment to negotiate with her.

"Look, don't say I don't care about our history. I'll give you time to consider it, until this match ends. Merge, and Tianjing Martial Arts will face the S11 in its strongest state. You are the Vice Captain now, and next year you'll be the Captain. Think about it. Conversely, the Campus Tournament is next week; even if you scrape together one more person, can you win?" Gao Yunfeng pressed step by step, "I have always believed you are a clear-headed and very rational person."

Gao Yunfeng looked at Zhou Naiyi, staring unblinkingly. That's right, he was forcing Zhou Naiyi, wanting to completely crush the resistance and rebellion in her heart and make her submit. Compared to her leaving the team because of a romantic affair, he found it even more unacceptable that she did not recognize his strength.

As long as she bowed her head this time, she would never be able to lift it again. With Zhou Naiyi, Wuzang and Ye Tong would also be in his pocket, and the blueprint in his mind could be realized. When necessary, trash like Zhao Zhihan could even be used for Ye Tong to vent her anger. These young ladies from wealthy families were actually the easiest to deal with.

Zhou Naiyi didn't speak; her mind was a bit chaotic. She didn't want this herself; the moment she decided to leave the team, she knew she wouldn't look back. What she hesitated about were Wuzang, Ye Tong, and Zuo Xiaotang, especially Wuzang and Ye Tong. A year of time was too precious for them. Gao Yunfeng wasn't bragging about one thing: as the leader of the first team for three years, he had brought many honors to the school and had become the representative of Tianjing Martial Arts. Plus, given the basic rules of the major military academy teams, the principal couldn't just do whatever she wanted, unless her team had an overwhelming advantage.

Right now, let alone an overwhelming advantage, they didn't even have enough people.

In the live broadcast at this moment, Puppet had already accepted Reality Mode. The match used 100% Reality Mode. Anyone who had experienced it knew that this was a completely different experience. Looking at it, there was a 30% difference; the pain and the tolerance levels were all different. If it resulted in a mecha explosion, one might accidentally develop a psychological shadow. Although the human body and will had been greatly improved, the risks were still there.

Sa Wutian chose his favorite Mobile Suit—the Ghost Warrior, which was also a mecha named after the Ghost Martial Sect, representing the Glory and power of the Ghost Martial Sect.

Ghost Warrior medium mecha (humanoid) 75-ton class

Dual-Engine Nuclear Fission Drive Ghost Martial Laser Eye

Ghost Martial Dual Laser Guns Titanium Ghost Martial Mad Blade

Although Mars had unique beast-type mechas, it didn't mean they didn't use humanoid mechas; they had them too, and with a distinct style.

The entire Ghost Warrior had a dark red design, which, combined with its unique head, gave people a powerful visual oppression and impact.

And the Ghost Martial Blade was larger, wider, and thicker than the Titanium Blade equipped on ordinary mechas, filled with a sense of murderous intent and the aura of a fierce bandit, invincible in head-on combat.

Puppet: Armor Dragon Third Generation.

"I really suspect that the Puppet God set the random mecha pool to only Armor Dragon and Armor Tiger?"

"I think there might also be Armor Leopard, it's just that the selection rate for the Armor Leopard is lower."

"This is true love for the Fries Brothers."

"Brothers, I'm a little panicked, my palms are sweating. Can the Armor Dragon withstand the wild hacking of the Ghost Warrior?"

"To the person above, I'm panicked too. Everything I've seen has been hacked down; it's a complete suppression of types."

"Brothers, I'm not panicked at all. I bet one hundred thousand gold beans on Puppet God winning by KO. I'm not panicked at all. I'm standing on the rooftop, the night view is beautiful..."

Zhuang Zhou saw this, "The brother on the rooftop can come down and have a cup of tea; this is a guaranteed win."

Huonan on the side let out a snort of laughter. This kid was probably already stupid; was there such a thing as a guaranteed win in this world?

Armor Dragon Third Generation VS Ghost Warrior Arena Reality Mode

The two Mobile Suits entered the competition venue.

Just as it started, with a bang, the Ghost Warrior had already burst forward. While moving, the Ghost Martial Blade was unsheathed, and it leaped into the air—Flash Jump Slash!

Fast, smooth, high-rhythm pressure slashes; nothing fancy. For Sa Wutian, this was just an ordinary battle, and as for the rest, it was just incidental.

Boom...

"Puppet uses the Titanium Blade to defend, but the Ghost Warrior's terrifying power directly bends his waist! The Ghost Warrior attacks wildly, facing him with three heavy pressure slashes, leaving the Armor Dragon with no room to fight back. This is the style of the Ghost Martial Sect: extremely rigid and yang, indestructible, completely suppressing the opponent. The connection is super invincible—!"

Accompanied by Huonan's roar, the Ghost Warrior went straight for it. He had already gained absolute control. Actually, there was no need to use the techniques of the Ghost Martial Sect, but since this person had once dared to bully Martians, he had to give him a Dreamy Combat Team experience he would never forget.

Ghost Martial Heavenly Ridge Slash!

At this moment, the Ghost Warrior was already holding the blade with both hands. The massive Ghost Martial Blade spiraled toward the Armor Dragon Fighter with the power of a storm. The Armor Dragon Fighter could only struggle to defend, constantly retreating, while the Ghost Warrior pursued in a continuous chain like a rainstorm. The footsteps under its feet carried a semi-spiral, its body moving with it, and the Ghost Martial Blade in its hand was perfectly connected to exert the greatest and smoothest slashing power.

Bang bang bang bang...

A series of explosions, sparks flying everywhere. This was the Heavenly Ridge Thirty-Six Slashes that made the Ghost Martial Sect famous in the S Tournament, completed entirely within a single breath. This was something only the unique Breathing Method of the Ghost Martial Sect could achieve, a violent attack capable of directly KOing Heavy Armor.

Absolute, pure aesthetics of violence.

Not to mention this was the Young Sect Master's killing move; it was even more perfect, smoother, and full of force, with the possibility of slaying the Armor Dragon at any moment!

Boom...

In an instant, the Heavenly Ridge Slash forced the Armor Dragon back more than ten meters. With the final three slashes, after performing such a chain of slashes in one breath, Sa Wutian's strength and spirit did not decline; instead, he entered his strongest state.

Kill~~~

Clang~~~~

Clang~~~~

One slash shifted the Armor Dragon's center of gravity, the second slash made the Armor Dragon lean back, and the third slash was the death blow!

Everyone held their breath in anticipation. Could the Armor Dragon withstand this slash?

Boom...

Swallow Return!

The Armor Dragon did a backflip and whipped out a slash, catching the final blow. The mecha flew back six or seven meters, landed, and surged forward with a burst of speed, crashing in.

The Titanium Blade slashed directly at the Ghost Warrior.

Thud...

Sa Wutian's expression changed, and the disdain at the corner of his mouth vanished instantly. After taking his set of Heavenly Ridge Slashes, it still had this much force?

Before he could even finish thinking, the Armor Dragon was already spinning, Clang clang clang clang clang...

Ghost Martial Heavenly Ridge Slash???

Sa Wutian's face turned green. In this world, there was actually someone who dared to use the Ghost Martial Heavenly Ridge Slash right in front of the Young Sect Master of the Ghost Martial Sect?

Chapter 63: Coercion and Inducement

He could not be more familiar with this set of attacks; focusing his mind and gathering his Qi, he took one strike head-on, directly intercepting the opponent's next step. This kind of semi-spiral step requires thousands of refinements, and if anyone thinks they can just imitate it, that is like refusing the path to heaven and insisting on barging into the gates of hell.

However, his confident step to intercept caught nothing at all; instead, he was caught off guard by the Armor Dragon, instantly losing his defensive posture.

Zhuang Zhou let out a loud roar and fiercely waved his fist; he just knew that the Puppet God would definitely understand!

Clang, clang, clang, clang... the Titanium Blade slashed repeatedly!

Boom...

The Ghost Warrior stumbled and lost his center of gravity; the Armor Dragon naturally would not miss this opportunity and slashed down with a strike that had been gathering momentum.

But just at this moment, Sa Wutian revealed a ferocious grin, and the Ghost Warrior roared: "Go to hell!"

Ghost Martial Xintianyou!

The Ghost Martial wild blade in his hand suddenly performed an upward slicing motion, clang...

The Armor Dragon's Titanium Blade was actually snapped in two!!!

Huonan jumped up abruptly, waving his arms and shouting at Zhuang Zhou: "Ghost Martial Broken Blade Art, everything is under control, in heaven and on earth, Ghost Martial reigns supreme!"

The Earthlings and Martians watching on both sides felt like they were on a roller coaster, swinging back and forth; just when they thought Sa Wutian was about to kill his opponent, this guy actually defended against it and was even about to counterattack—and crucially, he was going to use the Ghost Martial Heavenly Ridge Slash; this was truly killing the heart after killing the body.

And just when the Earthlings felt like they were reaching a climax, suddenly, what was happening? Why did the Titanium Blade break???

At this moment, the Ghost Warrior had already ferociously slashed toward the Armor Dragon, and at the same time, the Laser Eye was charging up, ready to form a combo kill at any moment; the Armor Dragon, having lost its Titanium Blade, was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered in the face of the manic Ghost Warrior.

That guy on the rooftop was probably pacing at the stairwell, not knowing whether to go up or down.

Kill~~~~

Flash - Decapitation!

All the supporters of the Puppet were nearly suffocating when, suddenly, their vision blurred.