Chapter 926: Taking It Back

The Triple Changer Blitzwing, one of the most terrifying Elite Warriors created by the Decepticon Legion.

Unlike Astrotrain, who possesses Leader Class strength and a sturdy chassis, Blitzwing possesses more agile speed in his combat form, along with a complex and highly destructive weapon system.

If he could, even Optimus Prime would prefer not to face Blitzwing.

During the Cybertronian Civil War, when he was still an Autobot Military Commander, he clashed with Blitzwing on the battlefield countless times.

Yet, despite knowing Blitzwing very well, he still suffered significant setbacks every time he faced him.

"Hmph!"

Letting out a muffled groan of pain, Optimus Prime could not help but reveal a look of agony on his face.

As one of the most valued experimental subjects of the Decepticon Legion's Chief Scientist, Shockwave, Blitzwing's weapons were products specifically designed against Cybertronians.

That Rotating Ray Gun could fire Electromagnetic Ray Waves, instantly killing warriors below the high-level rank and causing even Elite Warriors to suffer body paralysis for anywhere from several minutes to several tens of minutes.

Even a Leader, once struck, would suffer impaired status because the Electromagnetic Ray Waves disrupted the balance system within their body.

And the specialized Alloy Scimitar in his hand was no simple weapon; it was a weapon capable of emitting electric arcs to paralyze and damage an opponent's body.

Violent electric arcs enveloped Optimus Prime; as powerful as he was, his chassis also had some functions damaged by the arcs emitted from Blitzwing's scimitar.

Fortunately, he was a Leader, and a powerful Leader at that.

Enduring the pain, Optimus Prime exerted force suddenly, and the Heavy Sword in his hand immediately shook Blitzwing off.

"You cannot escape the fate of destruction, Optimus Prime!"

Blitzwing leaped into mid-air and quickly transformed into an F-22 Fighter Jet, his two Vulcan Cannons aiming rapidly at Optimus Prime's body as if they had infinite bullets, pouring countless rounds onto him.

At the same time, the bomb bay under the fuselage opened wide, and Tracking Missiles were rapidly ejected, whistling toward the still-sluggish Optimus Prime at a speed exceeding Mach 7.

"Boom... boom... boom..."

Amidst the violent explosions, firelight quickly enveloped Optimus Prime.

And Blitzwing, how could he let such a good opportunity pass? After exhausting the missiles stored on his body, he suddenly dived and landed on the ground.

His chassis quickly drove its transformation, and in the blink of an eye, he turned into an American M1A2 main battle tank.

The 120mm main gun aimed at Optimus Prime, who was shrouded in fire, and continuously fired Armor-Piercing Shells. The destructive power of the exploding shells forced Optimus Prime to retreat continuously, soon carving out two winding arcs dozens of meters long in the forest filled with humus soil.

"All things must die! You cannot hide, Optimus Prime!"

During the civil war, Blitzwing had clashed with Optimus Prime countless times.

Regarding this bulky big guy, he knew that in terms of strength, he was far from being the opponent's match.

But his weapon system was something he had exchanged from Shockwave only after enduring the pain of being gutted countless times.

The powerful conversion between three combat forms allowed him to not fall behind even when facing a Leader for a short time.

"But certainly not you!"

With a roar, Optimus Prime raised a shield covered in cracks and charged out from the firelight.

At this moment, large cracks had already appeared on his body, but there was not a single truly fatal wound.

However, on that shield, six slender Armor-Piercing Warheads were still embedded, looking particularly jarring.

"Let me handle him, Leader!"

The front line had already extended near Ironhide, who was currently holding a Grenade Launcher in each hand, continuously firing grenades and blowing away all the clone warriors within a thousand square meters who were trying to close in and besiege him.

As the weapons expert of the Autobot faction, Ironhide also possessed a complex and powerful weapon system within his body.

Even if he was not Blitzwing's match, it would not be an easy task for the opponent to take him down.

"No need!"

Optimus Prime's expression darkened; he had been caught off guard just now, but the injuries on his body only looked terrifying.

Having clashed with Blitzwing so many times, Optimus Prime was naturally very clear about the opponent's weaknesses.

Holding the shield in his hand, he put away his Heavy Sword and summoned his Energy Cannon to fire continuously at Blitzwing.

Blitzwing's powerful weapon system and strange electromagnetic weapons required all opponents to fight a war of attrition when facing him.

Sure enough, after weathering his intense waves of bombing and shelling, and after Blitzwing had exhausted his carried missiles and shells.

This Triple Changer, known alongside 'Astrotrain' as the most powerful, had to transform back into his combat form, firing back at Optimus Prime with his Rotating Ray Gun while trying to get close to injure him using the special properties of the Alloy Scimitar.

Optimus Prime had not dealt with Blitzwing for too long; having suffered a little loss just now, now that he was prepared, the situation soon began to show a clear reversal.

That shield, forged from an unknown material, was kept in front of him; even when Blitzwing's Rotating Ray Gun hit the shield, it only made Optimus Prime's chassis tremble slightly and his footsteps pause for a second or two.

Blitzwing approached him once again, and Optimus Prime was waiting for this moment; when his Alloy Scimitar slashed toward him again, he suddenly braced the shield in the direction the scimitar was hacking from.

"Boom!"

The scimitar hacked onto the shield, immediately splashing a spray of sparks.

Blitzwing wanted to repeat his old trick, but Optimus Prime was waiting for exactly this moment; he used his full strength in this shield-bash.

The moment the scimitar hit the shield, the huge recoil force immediately traveled along the arm holding the scimitar, nearly flipping Blitzwing over.

However, Blitzwing's reaction was fast enough; the moment the great force struck, he realized something was wrong and hurriedly threw away the scimitar.

Yet even so, the recoil force still caused him to retreat seven or eight meters.

And Optimus Prime, how could he miss such a good opportunity? He raised his Energy Cannon with his right hand and fired three consecutive shots at his chest.

"Boom... boom... boom..."

Three shots fired, and Blitzwing let out a miserable scream as his chassis was blown back a full twenty-plus meters, crashing heavily into a patch of trees in the forest and falling into the dense woods.

"Retreat!"

Someone roared, and then six or seven Decepticons suddenly fought hard, either hacking or smashing away the Autobots they were entangled with.

Then, some leaped into the sky, while others transformed into military jeeps, trucks, or armored vehicles, brutally knocking down tree after tree as they fled toward the forest.

Blitzwing was one of them; transformed into an F-22 Fighter Jet with his chassis emitting thick black smoke and his wings still somewhat shattered, he stumbled into the air and flew away rapidly.

"Don't pursue!"

Optimus Prime waved his hand to stop Ironhide, who wanted to chase after them, and looked at the sky, frowning slightly.

The Autobots lacked aerial units; because of Sentinel Prime's previous solicitation, even though Ironhide had visited them before leaving, no members had left New Iacon with him.

Thus, they could only watch as those Decepticons with flight capabilities departed, and as for those who fled into the dense forest, who knew if they had other traps in store.

"Check our losses!"

Optimus Prime looked at the burning trees and the blinding thick smoke all around, his face full of anger.

He looked toward the distant east, his fists clenching with a crackling sound.

"Prepare yourselves, we are going to take back our Xintiebao!"