The Legendary Mechanic, page 495
Furthermore, he was the one that had demanded this battle. If he turned out to be unable to defeat Black Star, he would definitely be extremely ashamed.
Close combat was the strength of Pugilists. Although Heber also knew ranged abilities such as the Star Shaking Fist, a Beyond Grade A Mechanic like Black Star had way too many ways to block ranged attacks. In order to heavily damage Black Star, the only chance was to get close to him.
Heber’s close-range damage output was horrifying. Among all the Beyond Grade As in Galaxy, no one would remain unharmed after a close-range explosive combo of a Beyond Grade A Pugilist, not even Heber himself.
He did indeed have one ability that could instantly get close to Black Star. However, he could only use it every once in a very long time. Black Star had many dodging and fleeing abilities, so he would be able to easily get away from him again if he failed. Heber was rather troubled.
Slippery guy. Heber frowned. The window of opportunity to get close to Black Star would only last for an instant; he had to wait for a chance.
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Heber fought intensely with the mechanical army. The explosions lightened up the sights of all the audience. Almost all the spaceship radars of the spectators were repeating alarms continuously.
“High energy reaction detected! Please get away immediately! High energy…”
If the battlefield was a planet, it would have been destroyed long ago.
“It seems even…”
“I can’t believe it. Black Star is matching up to the Tyrant.”
“The Tyrant seems to have the lower hand now.”
Countless spectators were stunned. Their impression of Black Star was continuously refreshed.
Seeing that Han Xiao stood his ground, the Black Star Army players were thrilled.
“Black Star gained control of the battle using the kiting strategy. The Tyrant’s only way of breaking this is to get close. However, he seems to be unable to get across the mechanical army.” Inside the battleship of the army, Hao Tian analyzed the battle. As a pro player, despite his level not being high, his PVP senses were still very sharp.
“Pugilists are good at explosive power at close range,” Frenzied Sword said. “As long as the captain maintains this kiting, he will not be defeated… given that the mechanical army can last that long.”
“That’s what I thought.” Bun-Hit-Dog nodded.
However, at this time, a sudden change occurred in the battlefield. Hao Tian, Frenzied Sword, and the others’ expressions changed drastically.
“Not good!”
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The focus fire of the mechanical army created blinding explosions and obstructed the audience’s vision.
At this time, surrounded by the mechanical army, Heber suddenly disappeared.
The next instant, he appeared behind Han Xiao immediately.
As expected. Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled. He had expected this. He had known that Heber would have a teleportation type Pugilist ability, so he had prepared for it long ago. However, he had to admit that Heber had picked a great opportunity.
Just as Han Xiao was about to dodge with Void Hyperdrive, all the abilities on his interface became gray.
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Heber has used Racial Talent [Giant’s Gaze] on you!
You have entered [Forced Silence] state. All abilities are frozen. Duration: 0.3 seconds!
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Han Xiao’s pupils constricted. He had no way to break free from a forced silence type ability. Heber had waited so long to use this and surprised him.
This interrupted his Void Hyperdrive and held him in his place.
With a cold expression, Heber punched right through the psionic shield and onto the Battle Tiger mechanical suit. An impact wave flew into Han Xiao’s body.
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Heber has used the ability [Strength Punch—Molecular Vibration] on you!
Judging… Judgment failed. Your STR is more than 1,000 lower than the opponent’s.
You have entered [Out of Control] state. You are unable to control your body. Duration: 0.8 second
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This is bad.
He had been avoiding getting comboed by Heber all along, but Heber’s attacks were not easy to deal with. Now he was on the passive side.
The next second, red and gold fists landed on his body like a thunderstorm. The punches created countless afterimages and pits on the mechanical suit.
Dong! Dong!
Heber’s every attack was a different Pugilist ability. As soon as he successfully landed the first disabling ability, he would be able to use continuous disabling abilities. Due to his vastly superior Strength and Dexterity, the Judgements for those abilities would usually all succeed.
The terrifying combo damage caused the armor of Battle Tiger and Han Xiao’s own health to plummet.
With cold murderous intent in his eyes, Heber went all out without hesitation—he planned to heavily injure or even immediately kill Han Xiao in one combo!
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The developments of the battle made the expression of countless people change drastically.
“Black Star is in danger…” Austin murmured.
Being controlled by Heber at close range was more than enough to threaten the life of a Beyond Grade A.
Ames could not help but look over.
“Chance!”
At this instant, Psyker moved. He rushed right into the battlefield, straight toward Han Xiao at an extremely high speed.
Distracted, Ames was a second slower to respond. Anger appeared in her eyes.
Just as she was about to drag Psyker back with her force field, the fleet of the Arcane Church suddenly fired. Highly condensed annihilation beams headed toward Ames.
Ames did not expect the fleet to suddenly attack. She hastily turned around and stopped the attacks of the fleet with her force field.
In just an instant, Psyker approached Han Xiao and Heber.
Black Star is being pinned down by the Tyrant. This is the opportunity to grab the Evolution Cube!
The sudden change of situation shocked everyone. In their eyes, it was clear that the Arcane Church had broken the rules, restraining Ames with their fleet while Psyker suddenly attacked Black Star together with Heber!
It was as if Black Star had fallen into a desperate situation in an instant!
“Teacher!”
“Black Star!”
“Captain!”
The expressions of Sylvia, Herlous, and the army officers all changed drastically!
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“Hmm?”
As another punch landed on Han Xiao’s chest, Heber noticed the abnormality. He quickly turned around and stared at the quickly approaching Psyker.
“Want to grab the Evolution Cube?” Heber looked at Psyker with hostility.
Psyker had publicized the information regarding the Evolution Cube, clearly stating his goal. Although Heber was interested in it, he had no means of locating the Evolution Cube.
He refused to cooperate with Psyker because he did not want anyone to disrupt his duel with Black Star and break his plan to make an example. Seeing that the Arcane Church had suddenly attacked to restrain Ames and Psyker was clearly using him, he was enraged.
His eyes were filled with warning as he stared at Psyker.
Expressionless, Psyker continued to charge forward. He had to retrieve the Evolution Cube even if it meant offending Heber.
In his senses, the Evolution Cube was right on Han Xiao. His psychic energy had already shot toward Han Xiao. As soon as he got the Evolution Cube, he would retreat and not waste energy fighting him.
Seeing that Psyker had ignored his warning, the hostility in Heber’s eyes became stronger. However, there was no way he was going to let Black Star go and turn around to attack Psyker.
Psyker had publicly stood against Black Star by demanding a battle with Black Star just like he did, which means that they were on the same side. If he gave up on the opportunity to heavily damage Black Star to stop his supposed ‘ally’, the situation would go out of control. Psyker had already tied him up using his standpoint.
Due to many factors, Heber had no choice but to watch Psyker approach, unable to stop him. He was enraged.
With a gloomy expression, Heber decided to get back at Psyker after he finished dealing with Black Star.
At this moment, to his shock, his punch was suddenly stopped!
His eyes quickly moved away from Psyker and back to Han Xiao. Shocked, he realized that Han Xiao, who was supposedly unable to move, suddenly regained control and stopped his fists with his hands.
Instantly responding, Heber’s muscles expanded. A powerful surge of energy flowed into his arms. Just as he was about to forcefully break away from Han Xiao’s block and disable Han Xiao again, he was stunned.
A terrifying power came from Han Xiao’s arms that matched his own!
What’s going on‽
Heber looked at Han Xiao’s face with shock. Half of Han Xiao’s mechanical suit helmet was broken, showing half of Han Xiao’s face and his calm eyes.
“Really horrifying damage, almost took half of my health…” Han Xiao licked away the blood at the tip of his lips and grinned. “Sadly, we have fought for far more than twenty minutes!”
The mechanical army had stalled the Tyrant for long enough, so he had obtained the Tyrant’s Character Summon Card long ago!
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[Character Summon Card—’Tyrant’ Heber]. Usages: 1/3. Effect: +4,000 STR. Duration: 40 minutes!
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With the increase in his Strength, he became immune to Heber’s disabling abilities!
The next second, Han Xiao clenched his fists and grabbed Heber’s hands. Surging power filled his body. With a turn of his waist, he lifted Heber and threw him right at Psyker!
“What‽” Disbelief appeared in Heber’s eyes.
I lost to a Mechanic in a battle of strength‽
Are you kidding me‽
This made Psyker’s expression change dramatically as well.
Black Star had obviously been pinned down by Heber; he did not expect him to be able to escape it that fast and with raw strength!
The mechanical army far away regained its Mechanical Force bonuses and fired at Heber and Psyker. Psyker had no choice but to stop and block the attacks with his psychic shield while grabbing Heber and helping him regain balance.
The violent attacks exploded on the psychic shield. The expanding light obstructed their sight.
Before the two of them could make the next move, they suddenly felt a sense of pressure. Turning around, they saw an enormous satellite penetrating the attacks outside the psychic shield and crashing directly toward them.
Not having the time to think about anything else, Heber rapidly absorbed dark energy and turned his body into a giant. His fists launched toward the armed satellite, hoping to stop its impact.
However, the difference in size was too huge. Heber and Psyker were both slapped onto the surface of the satellite.
Ames’ eyes were flickering with a green light. Her force field pushed the armed satellite forward like a marble, drawing an arc and crashing toward the Arcane Church’s fleet.
The attacks of the Arcane Church fleet had caused her to be unable to stop Psyker in time, which made Ames quite displeased. Luckily, Black Star had gotten out of the dangerous situation himself. Without hesitation, she immediately backed Black Star up and set the Arcane Church fleet as a target as well.
Facing the enormous armed satellite, the Arcane Church fleet fired without hesitation. The storm of dark energy blasts fired on the armed satellite and destroyed it.
This was the biggest explosion since the start of the battle. The strong light caused by it made the eyes of countless spectators hurt and forced them to close their eyes. Only stronger Supers could barely open their eyes.
As the aftershock of the explosion dissipated, only then did everyone see the current situation.
Han Xiao and Ames stood in the middle of the battlefield together, while Heber and Psyker endured the explosion and hovered before the Arcane Church’s fleet. Four Beyond Grade As on two sides stood against each other.
The situation had taken too quick a turn, and the people could not react immediately. Once they figured out what happened, their eyes gathered on Han Xiao.
The situation earlier had been dire for Han Xiao, but Han Xiao had used raw strength to fight back against Heber. He had used the most direct and straightforward method to break the situation of being surrounded by Heber and Psyker!
“Hu…” Sylvia took a deep breath—she had been really startled earlier.
Hila’s fists opened, and her tense body relaxed.
The audience calmed down and once again focused on the battle.
“Psyker and Ames both acted. It’s probably not a duel but a battle now.”
“The Arcane Church interfered. Not just the Beyond Grade As, even the fleets of two sides might start fighting!”
“The Crimson Dynasty will definitely respond as well; this might cause another war.”
“I feel like we should back off a little more…”
Countless people were feeling nervous. The Arcane Church’s involvement changed what was initially a duel between Beyond Grade As. The situation became complicated.
Just in terms of forces, Heber’s side with the Crimson Dynasty and the Arcane Church had the complete upper hand. If the fleets took part in the battle, Black Star’s side would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Psyker’s expression was not looking good. After his failed attempt, his plan was shattered. Since he had already acted, he would not be able to watch from the side anymore. He could only snatch the Evolution Cube head-on, which would be much more difficult.
He turned around, looked at Heber, and saw that Heber was looking at him with sharp eyes as well.
Psyker knew that he had offended the Tyrant due to what he had just done. He sighed in his head before speaking to Heber with psychic energy.
“Ames has joined the battle; you won’t be able to duel Black Star anymore. They will fight you two on one, so you need help. We’ll settle what happened earlier in the future. Let’s work together first. I have the Arcane Church; you have the Crimson Dynasty. Using our fleets, help me retrieve the Evolution Cube, and the Arcane Church and myself will give you more than enough benefits.”
Heber frowned. His plan was messed up, and he really wanted to suffocate Psyker. When Psyker asked him to work together, he had suggested a similar plan. Back then, he had rejected it, and he still did not want to agree.
He did not invite the Crimson Dynasty; they had made a certain deal with Klent, which Heber did not know the details of. However, since the Crimson Dynasty had come, they were there to back him up. He did not want a duel to turn into a full out war—it would be far off from his initial intentions.
At this time, the Crimson Dynasty’s fleet suddenly moved, attracting everyone’s attention.
The Crimson Dynasty fleet turned around, aiming their countless cannons at the Arcane Church’s fleet. Before anyone could react, the Crimson Dynasty fleet suddenly fired!
Countless particle cannon beams blasted into the Arcane Church’s fleet. Suddenly being attacked from the side, the Arcane Church had no time to react.
At this moment, everyone was stunned!
Wh—What’s going on‽
Han Xiao’s eyes lit up suddenly.
“Zoel acted!”
Chapter 779. 779 Your Ally Is Not Bad... |
779 Your Ally Is Not Bad…
What is the Crimson Dynasty doing‽ Jorde was stunned. He could not understand why the Crimson Dynasty suddenly attacked the Arcane Church. Aren’t we on the same side today?
Ralph was startled by this sudden turn of events as well. He was at a loss. Both the Crimson Dynasty and the Arcane Church were on the enemy’s side, so why did one suddenly attack the other‽
The Arcane Church hastily adjusted their formation to face the Crimson Dynasty. While guarding against the attacks, they tried to counterattack. The Crimson Dynasty was behind the Bloodshed Land formation, so the Bloodshed Land fleet and the Klent fleet were affected as well.
Psyker’s expression suddenly changed as he quickly distanced himself from Heber.
“Was this your plan‽”
All kinds of speculations appeared in his mind. Was Heber’s sudden betrayal revenge for his earlier interference, or was this planned long ago? Could it be that Heber was so mad that not only did he want to make an example out of Black Star but him as well?
Could it be that the Crimson Dynasty wanted to use this opportunity to get rid of him, an Arcane Church ally in the Shattered Star Ring?
Psyker could not help but to make many guesses. However, he realized that Heber looked puzzled as well, as if he did not know why the Crimson Dynasty had suddenly attacked.
Heber had no time to care about what Psyker was thinking. He turned into a meteor and flew back to the Bloodshed Land formation, entering the closest spaceship and borrowing their communicator.
“Jorde! Contact the Crimson Dynasty’s men and ask them what they’re doing!”
“Your Excellency Tyrant, their commander told us to attack the Arcane Church with them and did not mention the reason!” Jorde hastily replied in the communication channel.
“Then contact Klent’s men. Tell them to ask the Dynasty Emissary Zoel for the reason.”
“O—okay,” Jorde replied. “The officials on their mother planet are trying to contact Zoel.”
Zoel had been staying in the Crimson Dynasty Diplomatic Building on the Klent Mother Planet all along. He had only deployed the Crimson Dynasty garrison but did not go to the scene personally.
The two Universal Civilization garrison fleets had fired at each other. Many nearby observers were affected and blasted into pieces.
The other observers backed away in panic. Countless spaceships turned around and escaped from the battlefield.
The situation became chaotic in an instant. Everyone was busy dodging stray bullets, and no one paid attention to the main participants.
