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Chapter 948: To better the enemy, better yourself!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wang Zheng took a deep breath. Instantly, his pupils turned completely red. The black runic mech's aura transformed in an instant. A deep, murderous intent and dark power roiled forth.

Hannibal was shocked. The runic mech was already before his very eyes, and the titanium blade punishingly lancing forward.

TANG.

With a loud sound, Hannibal felt his body shake. F*ck, it was like a completely different person. Berserker?

A very similar situation, but such Ability X could not have such killing power. It was like a soul that had experienced countless deaths and returned from hell itself.

BOOM…

Just a slight waver in his concentration, and the runic mech had already struck out. There was no clear change in the affinity, but it carried a thick layer of blood light.

A fear that chilled his blood coursed through him. His profound battle experience told him that he could not back off now. He attacked with equal vehemence, but the runic mech did not retreat. Wang Zheng's titanium blade whirled and blocked, and kicked out with a leg. He had been wholly transformed into an attacking machine. He ignored all injuries, but each attack was a heavy hit. If Hannibal dared to face them, he had complete faith that he could kill him first.

When a killer met a more frenzied one, the tide of battle changed. Hannibal did not want to die. He raised an ice shield in defense as a matter of form. The titanium blade scythed through, exploding the ice shield. Wang Zheng had already gradually begun to lose his awareness. His only clarity was in killing the target before his eyes. Before he completely lost consciousness, he had to finish this. Kill!

Hannibal had felt this as well. The opponent's frenzy had a hurriedness to it. Clearly, he had fallen into some state to close this battle. He had encountered too many of these situations.

The Blue Demon mech blocked an attack head on, but immediately used the energy to rise rapidly, drawing the distance apart.

Wang Zheng continued to close in. In such a frenzied state, his reaction time and battle skills were still extremely high, but he had no clear guarantee of his opponent's strength. Whereas Hannibal's Ability X ranking was the culmination of countless battle experiences. His judgment and knowledge were too rich. He could accurately judge the situation, and also make the best choice.

Hannibal rode the Blue Demon mech and brought Wang Zheng's runic mech in circles. The two mecha's abilities were about on par. In terms of air battle utility, Hannibal had more experience than Wang Zheng. After all, Wang Zheng had only used the runic mech for a short while. Even geniuses could not reach that level on a whim.

Suddenly, the pursuing runic mech's shoulders opened, and two gold wheels whistled out towards Hannibal thick with killing intent.

This shocked Hannibal. A design similar to the Golden Wheel King. This was definitely difficult to defend against for normal mecha, but that black had blood red wheels. They spun clearly in Hannibal's eyes. Without knowing it, the battlefield had been enveloped in a thin, frosty air, and the frost was like a spider's web, clearly feeling out the prey.

As a killer, patience was a necessity. That was the mark of the truly great. Perhaps a brave person might be more useful on the battlefield. But against a killer, it was a completely different matter.

After dodging three passes by the wheels, Hannibal clearly felt his opponent's reactions slow. By rough estimation, this person's X ranking would be about 1,000. He was very young, and his potential extremely high. A pity he had stuck his nose into matters he should not have.

But Hannibal did not immediately counter. His years of battle experience told him that a cornered beast struggled hardest. These times were the most dangerous. When the wheels fell short once again, and the runic mech continued to press the attack, Hannibal's Blue Demon mech made its move.

Dodging expended little energy. At this moment, he struck like a viper. The titanium blade suddenly countered, and the whole titanium blade was imbued with an azure light.

In a situation where he was open, Hannibal would not pass up on such an opportunity. But suddenly, Hannibal realized that something was wrong.

Wang Zheng's aura had changed. From being immersed in his bloodthirsty aura, Wang Zheng suddenly returned to clarity. His limbs extended, and his Ice and Fire abilities melded together.

Hannibal reeled in an instant. This really was a crazy one. To force a meld between Ice and Fire Ability X, was this guy trying to kill himself?

This bunch of maniacs were all the same. The Blue Demon mech could not stop in time. The inertia and Wang Zheng's previous performance had been excellent. But at this moment, the entire Blue Demon mech froze over, and the mech's trajectory changed into a parabola.

Wang Zheng was too late to respond as well. The two forces clashed, and Wang Zheng needed an external force to push it past. If the Blue Demon attacked, the runic mech would sustain some damage, but the strength was directed outwards. He could deal with the back blast. But now…

The Blue Demon had actually ran.

The two forces were out of control…

Wang Zheng wanted to control it, but suddenly, the air rippled with waves. Hannibal was laughing slyly, interfering with Wang Zheng's frost ability manipulation.

This scary punk. He was too naïve. At this level, Ability X could not be lightly used in such a scale. The reason was that your opponent would not passively wait, but would interfere and sabotage at any moment. Such a terrifying combination ability needed balance, and was therefore dangerous at the highest order.

Hannibal needed to break this equilibrium.

Killing off such a genius was euphoric. He felt too good! A high never felt before!

In an instant where he lost balance, the Ice and Fire combination began to go awry. A tremendous backlash burst forth.

Ability X was a very dangerous power. One could be consumed by the power through poor control. Hannibal had not experienced this before, but he had seen it. Humankind paid a high price for their control over natural powers.

In the instant that the power lost control, Wang Zheng's consciousness gradually blurred. His inner self was entrusted to the magic cube. This was the only way to defeat his opponent, who was too strong.

But the magic cube had no response.

"Hehe, punk. Go in peace. Be assured that I'll enjoy the fruits of victory to the fullest!"

Seeing this, Hannibal was completely at ease.

It was humankind's oldest bad habit. If God could give him another chance to do it over, he would knock out all of his teeth before he uttered another word of nonsense.

With these words, he awoke Wang Zheng from his daze. He had promised. What he would fight for. What he would defend.

Faces appeared before his eyes. Heaven. Mu Sen. Rara Durai. Ye Zisu… Aina. If he died, he could never see them again. He would never see them again!

A strong will to live flooded through Wang Zheng's body. The more he was on the edge, the more this desire grew. He wanted to live. Only by living could he see them again.

Blood flowed down Wang Zheng's teeth. He had no idea where it had come from. The out of control Ice and Fire energy was suddenly wrested back into control.

The first step of humanity's contact with the world's powers was awareness. The second step was a borrowing. And now Wang Zheng had reached the third step with his melding. The mighty could control it, using the principles of the power to create even stronger fighting power.

And as for strength, it had no feelings, or bias. It was simply attracted to the strongest desires, the strongest wills, and that gave strength its affinity.

Hannibal was stunned because he felt the frost ability receding. He was gradually losing consciousness and the connection with nature.

This was as horrifying as having his Ability X stolen from him. What was happening?

When he came out of his reverie, he suddenly realized that the ice and fire melded energy was concentrated on the titanium blade.

"Kill!"

Shing…

A ripple exploded forth.

BOOM…

A beam of white light swept out. There was no resistance. All was quiet.

In the air, the blue super mech's engine suddenly stalled. The mech split apart in the middle. There were no sparks, and no explosion. It fell apart into an energy vortex and was sucked away.

This was Wang Zheng's strongest move. It was difficult to execute. It was not a forceful meld of ice and fire energy, but instead utilized the resistance between conflicting forces, using the Primordial Regression Technique to fuse them.

Under such interference, Wang Zheng had had no intention of using it at all, but in the end, he had.

This was a flying leap in his level.

Power was like that. Once mastered, it was a slave. That chaotic energy had been completely unleashed, and Wang Zheng felt his body ease. Although he was a little wobbly, he was clear about his own condition.

He had won!

Countless people thronged the streets. Human and giant alike cheered and whooped. In these last few days, the blue demon had floated above the Tita people's heads like the sword of Damocles, ready to reap their lives at any time. And now the demon was finally arrested.

In the presidential palace, Yan Xiaosu was still anxiously pacing. It had been so long, and Wang Zheng's situation had not left him at ease. Previously, Wang Zheng had been extremely confident in battle. He met every opponent with a smile. But this time around, he had shut himself up. Clearly, he was not confident. D*mn, who cared about position and wealth? Life was more important. He really should have stopped him, but d*mn. This matter had escalated until it could not be stopped. If they left, what about Mu Sen and the rest?

That d*mned old alien elder had taken care of them all this time, so that even the cowardly Tyrant Su could not bear to abandon them.

Ai Ya city. The humans were celebrating. But suddenly, they realized that the giants were speaking in some other tongue, and calling out. Each fell to the ground as though they had lost their minds. They were groveling towards the black super soldier in the air. They called out in a strange rhythm, beating themselves on the chest.

Those that understood the language of the Tita people would hear this: "Praise the arrival of Ada, who has led us to victory!"

In Tita Star's existence, only one person lived up to that name. It was the Titan mentor, Wang Zheng.

Wang Zheng really wanted to say: Brothers, can you all go back into hiding? If another one appears, all I can do is run now.

But there was no sign of the other super soldier. Wang Zheng left on his runic mech. He did not know what else the enemy would respond with. But now he needed to maintain the condition of the runic mech, and himself. The battle had just begun.

But the super soldier's defeat had lit the fire of confidence in the hearts of Tita Star's citizens. They could defend their homeland, they could triumph over the invaders!

Chapter 949: A King

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

While Wang Zheng was fighting for his life, Elite Academy X's Greatest King competition's second iteration had begun. When he was around, the Battle Team had been worth watching. While Saruman Snake Battle Team had been the first champion, no one paid them much attention in the new season, even compared to those who had fared poorly before. That was because the other Battle Teams had made great changes and supplemented their strength, and naturally, Aslan and Arbiter, the two empire Battle Teams. Just a small mistake, and a pro like Hocatolin had been abandoned by Aslan. Could it be said that strength was stubbornness?

The first week's proceedings had begun in a blaze.

Matchup announcements.

Round 1, Dynasty Battle Team vs Eagle Battle Team

Round 2, Star Lya Battle Team vs Icefire Battle Team

Round 3, Asura Battle Team vs Dark Wolves Battle Team

Round 4, Imperial Glory Battle Team vs Saruman Snake Battle Team

Over at Ares College, seeing Saruman Snake Battle Team's position in the last climatic battle darkened faces. Their opponent was Aslan's Imperial Glory Battle Team! Wasn't this… over? Especially since they were currently arguing over at Zeus College…

Would Achilles do… Brother Zheng, where have you gone? When will you return?

But regardless, the eight Battle Teams, beginning from this round, had to put their best foot forward. This was no longer about individual glory and future, but in all aspects, a contest on many levels.

The first round, Dynasty Battle Team against Eagle Battle Team, was already a heated fight. A volcano had exploded. Eagle Battle Team, after being reinforced with Vincent, were raring to go. Against Dynasty Battle Team, which had a lineup centering around the Mayans, they had adopted a fast and frenzied offensive strategy.

Three newcomers had displayed a near-berserk full frontal defense which was considerably powerful. Complemented with Vincent's Golden Wheel Battle King, Manalasuo's strong offensive combined with Dendi's support constitution to rouse the crowd in loud cheers of "Manalasuo!"

But what Dynasty Battle Team had brought was not just madness, but also despair!

Short of Lie Xin, Lear was still extremely calm. He had a brand new newcomer, Li Ang from Norton star, a tank fighter. A newcomer, and a petite one, but he brought forth fear-inducing accolades in a tank. He had a curious forefield, which could render all opponents near him weak. The defense that he made with Peng Wu was dubbed the wall of despair.

"Vincent! Gold Wheel dual wield! Can you break through the demon tank?" Dendi said tersely.

The key in this competition was not the Mayans, and not Lear, but if Vincent and Dendi combined could break through the tank at the critical moment. If Li Ang did not fall, then Manalasuo's strong offense would never reach the rest of Dynasty Battle Team.

ROAR…

Vincent held nothing back. He was no longer using a fake dual wield, but true dual wield!

In this state, he could only sustain for five seconds at present. But given the Golden Wheel Battle King's firepower, even a god would be shredded in those five seconds…

But at this moment, a magnetic source flew past! Wind God mech!

Luo Fei suddenly appeared behind Vincent. The little fatty had risked death, and used his crucial weakening power on Vincent…

Exploded. A strong wave, but Vincent had not managed to bring the hurt he should have. Luo Fei had not been able to escape. Dendi had finished him off. But Dynasty Battle Team had responded with a counter, and they could not hold out… Mayans were really too disgusting.

Manalasuo's teamwork still had some issues. At the crucial moment, nobody had helped Vincent block Luo Fei, and Lear also had an ability to discover potential. Although he had Mayans, he had also been able to uncover the gems among newcomers from the average countries.

In the first match, Dynasty Battle Team had shown their strength and taken the upper hand. Solar System, Earth, Europa, even Dark Night. But the entire Zeus College erupted into cheers.

Senior Lear – Long live!

My great Lear – Unbeatable!

At the same time, the Zeus College students would send an open letter to Ares College students. They wished that Wang Zheng led Saruman Snake Battle Team and would do well, and be undefeated.

This nonsensical message was, in a way, congratulatory, in keeping with Dynasty Battle Team's win, but this letter was a shameful slap to the face. It was a clear taunt after Saruman Snake Battle Team's opponent had been decided as Imperial Glory Battle Team.

But they knew that their opponent had no comeback. They could only pray that Achilles could hold off the pressure that Imperial Glory Battle Team would bring. They did not need to think of winning. At best a draw, and at worst, hopefully they would not lose too badly.

In the second round, Icefire Battle Team vs Star Lya Battle Team. This was Jian Zihao's chance to save himself. It was rumored that Icefire Battle Team already had two lineups. If Jian Zihao could not bring the Battle Team to victory, he would take full responsibility.

As for Star Lya Battle Team, their ability was on par. They had a chance.

Pampas was neither hurried nor slow. Star Lya Battle Team also had some newcomers, but this match was their old lineup, who were especially composed.

Although it was virtually the old lineup, the situation seemed one-sided. The two Battle Teams had seemed evenly matched last season. This season, the unchanged Star Lya Battle Team fought smoothly as a Battle Team, beating out Icefire Battle Team. The newcomer, Snow Li, did not shine, and Icefire Battle Team fell into a slump. Jian Zihao's last struggle failed, and announced that he would leave Icefire Battle Team after the competition.

Offstage, an Astina youth laughed collectedly. The old were feeble, and the place had to be let.

In the third round, Asura Battle Team vs Dark Wolves Battle Team. On Asura Battle Team's side, Marzu had still not taken the field. The Battle Team continued to be led by Olivios.

Attention towards this battle rose even before it began. Dark Wolves Battle Team's new captain, Sartes, was an enigma. There was no intelligence on him.

After the battle began, everything changed. No one would have thought that this would be the result. Dark Wolves Battle Team had fought Asura Battle Team to a draw. This was Olivios' second "failure."

Sartes had perished with Olivios. Although he was a newcomer, Sartes had made his name for himself. After their leader had left, and they changed it up. Dark Wolves Battle Team had staked their flag through Asura Battle Team. In the competition, many had felt that Asura Battle Team now lacked something. Almost as if their desire to win had disappeared after their loss to Saruman Snake Battle Team. Olivios was still ferocious, but he could not save the result.

Clearly, they had the ability advantage, but they could not win. This was a blow to all the members of Asura Battle Team. But they could not turn to anger. They had to find their way to victory. At the same time, Olivios had attracted more pressure to himself. As an Arbiter, they wanted victory, not excuses or the process!

The last climactic battle was also very strange. In the first season, the two undefeated Battle Teams had met in the new season.

Imperial Glory Battle Team vs Saruman Snake Battle Team.

Both Battle Teams had changed captains. This was also a strange development, and they felt completely different. On Saruman Snake Battle Team's side, Achilles was very strong, but honestly, in the galaxy's standard, he could not fill Wang Zheng's shoes as captain. On Imperial Glory's side, Hocatolin, who could have been captain for any Battle Team, had been… fired. This was crazy. How would the new captain fare?

This was something that everyone wanted to know.

But seeing these two equally pretty princesses with entirely different personalities, no one cared about this problem anymore. The two princesses formed a beautiful backdrop, which left the other beauties of Elite Academy X no space to exist. They were too special, too unique. This included Luo Er. Even the chairman's daughter could not command such attention. Of course, Luo Er had not announced her own status. After all, the council chair's status was on a different level from the imperial status.

The undefeated Saruman Snake Battle Team, having watched the past three battles, evidently was under enormous pressure. And their opponent was the Imperial Glory Battle Team!

Achilles was now standing at the mouth of the volcano. Could this king, carrying the heavy hopes of the Moon, fill Wang Zheng's shoes?

This was what the entire Moon's military schools were watching out for. Without question, this was the time for Achilles to show what he was made of!

Achilles did not think that far. He simply wanted to lead the Battle Team in battle. But people were often tied down. Even his principal and family had sent tactful requests. And Lear. Sometimes he hated Lear's tricks, but Lear could always say the wrong thing at the right time to leave one bothered.

Chapter 950: Final Decisive Battle

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Without question, Achilles was someone who was capable and could see the big picture. Against the mighty Imperial Glory Battle Team, he had prepared meticulously. Only, a majority were looking towards Imperial Glory Battle Team's impressive new leader, Di Maria. The Aslan imperial family's favored supporter, and one of the four major families of Aslan. True nobility, and his family had been hailed as the future of the planet. Among the younger generation, there was him and Aurora. Similarly, Aurora was performing extremely well in the Galaxy Military College, but his cousin was even more impressive.

This was someone definitely stronger than Hocatolin. In truth, Hocatolin was already very strong. This person rarely came out into the public eye. His public exposure was even less than Aurora's. How would the first match be?

Achilles did not care who his opponent was. In a situation with no information, he could only manage his own Battle Team's performance. Proving themselves in this match would be a win for them.

The map choice was a subterranean battlefield. This second iteration's unique point was the varied and complicated terrains. It was no longer a simple city battlefield. One side could choose the battlefield, while the other could choose to attack or defend.

A subterranean battlefield was difficult for them, but also for the opponent. Achilles was willing to use this logical approach. Everyone expected Imperial Glory to choose to defend. Defense was much easier in a subterranean terrain, but Imperial Glory Battle Team chose to attack.

It was a little unexpected. But perhaps it was an emotional choice. A new leader had to prove himself. But Saruman Snake Battle Team had been champions in the last season. Did he have to be so arrogant?

If they slipped up, it would be a big disgrace.

But Aslan did not dwell on this. The moment the battle started, Achilles unexpectedly chose a group ambush. He had no intention of using the terrain advantage to fight, but would build his own advantage in one swoop.

But the battle ended in a completely weird manner. The Aslan people seemed to already know their opponent's plans. They beat them at their own game. They were completely prepared, and left Saruman Snake Battle Team with no chance, eliminating them.

Given the knowledge of the Battle Teams' abilities and understanding, once tactics were exposed, the result was predictable.

In the second season, Saruman Snake Battle Team was immediately beaten down from the get go.

Aina had a smile on her face. This was only natural. Di Maria had already become the new idol in school, with a head of brilliant, blond curls, handsome features, and a stout body. Of course, these did not count for much. What was important was his charisma. This was something that genetics did not bring. Aslan nobility's qualities were embodied perfectly in him. This was also something that Hocatolin could not hope to compete with. That little smile was extraordinarily sexy and captivating.

This match was a brilliant victory. It undoubtedly brought him much popularity, and also raised the ratings of Imperial Glory Battle Team above Kill God Battle Team, to attain the position of the number one hot topic.

And Saruman Snake Battle Team had fallen into a valley. No one harbored much hope for this Battle Team without Wang Zheng.

"Huiyin, what's wrong with you?" Everyone was in high spirits, but Aina noticed that beside her, Huiyin was in a daze.

"Oh, nothing. I'm glad that everything's fine."

Aina could not help laughing. "What do you mean everything's fine? We won, you should be happy."

"I am happy. Don't you see me smiling?"

"Are you worried about him?" Aina suddenly asked. Ever since Wang Zheng had left for the school training, Huiyin had been distracted. This girl was at the age to get crushes.

Huiyin nodded, then shook her head. Honestly, she did not know how to say it and she could not say anyway. This was a national issue. Her mother, let alone her, would be bound to silence. National interests transcended all else.

Although Huiyin did not care much about politics, Aslan's intentions to invade had never failed before. She understood her mother's view. They did not do things half-heartedly. They would move with all their power. How could Wang Zheng hope to hold out? Although such a move was not a direct attack, Huiyin felt horrible. She just hoped that nothing bad would happen to Wang Zheng.

"Sis, why must people fight? Isn't it great when we all get along happily?"

Aina smiled, and caressed Huiyin's soft and lustrous locks. She did not know when Huiyin's hair had grown out.

"You go ahead and be happy. Everyone makes their own choices. As long as it's your own choice, don't worry about the rest."

Huiyin nodded patronizingly. Saruman Snake Battle Team had lost without too much regret. Their loss was no surprise. Without Wang Zheng, the other members seemed to have lost heart.

Without their mastermind, everyone seemed to lack some mental energy. Zhang Shan was also frustrated. When Wang Zheng was around, they had not felt it, but in his absence, they felt hardships everywhere.

At that moment, on the far away Tita Star, the Titan God did not respond to the citizens' cheers. The space troopers started to enter the city. Fleet after fleet of cargo ships prepared to take flight at any moment. Tita Star's troops had surrendered without much resistance. The gap was too stark, and there was no need.

But the two super soldiers – one was dead, one injured. It exceeded everyone's expectations, and this gave Mu Lei a glimmer of light. Winning this battle would not be a sheer walkover.

But this resistance, in truth, was not worth a hoot.

The Tita Star giant army had already assembled near the super-gravity energy ore. The thousand strong human mecha group were just there to plug the gaps in the teeth. These 10,000 giants were what Tita had spent their two years of effort into creating – a developed giant army. They were no longer the club-wielding aboriginals of the past, but with excellent giant armor, large shields, and long spears. They were extremely suited to the situation of Tita. Under Rara Durai's leadership, their morale was high, and coupled with the bravery of the Tita people. No matter who the enemy was, they would fight to the last.

In space, some tens of kilometers away was where the Alliance's cargo fleet would descend. The big war was about to break out, and the Tita people's previous resistance had already been shattered. To the allied forces, this seemed like a leisurely game, and they were merely here to bully some dull-headed aboriginals.

And in the dense forest hid the giant mecha army, personally led by Rara Durai. This was their trump card. Although their numbers were not large, but they were the strongest offensive that the giants would mount.

Wang Zheng did not come, and could not come. Although he clearly knew that today could be the full scale offensive by the enemy, he had to stay at the presidential palace.

Because Facaul would come.

Hannibal had actually died. This was something that Facaul found unimaginable. Of course, dead was dead. That did not matter, but he had fallen to a 20-year-old student who had actually beaten an Earth-rank fighter. Such a person could not be left alive.

Facaul's challenge was something that Wang Zheng could not refuse.

Mu Sen refused to leave. This was already the final battle to the death. Others could leave, or have a plan B. He had none. As the first chairman of the Tita people, if all this went wrong, he would pay with his death.

Chapter 951: No Matter How Long, I Will Wait

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wang Zheng waited in the runic mech, quietly awaiting his enemy. The Primordial Regression Technique gradually restored his body to its optimal condition, but the runic mech had taken some damage in its fight with Blue Demon. Even if he was a mechanic himself, he could not repair much of the runic mech. Luckily, the mech capabilities had no issues. People could recover, but mecha could not. If only mecha were self-regenerating as well.

Of course, this was all Wang Zheng's daydream. The other super soldier was even stronger. Yan Xiaosu had asked Wang Zheng if he was confident, and Wang Zheng had, of course, said yes. But Wang Zheng knew that this was a classic case of nine dead, one alive. In terms of ability, the game was up. X98 was his opponent and Old Zhuo had told him before that once one entered the top 100, things were completely different. He had also asked before how to deal with such a person, and Old Zhuo's suggestion had been to run as fast as he could.

Going up against someone like this was definitely not a smart choice. But then again, how many people were smart at his age?

Wang Zheng was thinking of how to capitalize on what chance he had.

At the same time, the heavy mech troops led by Rara Durai, as well as the giant army, were extremely solemn. A battle of this scale was rare in the history of Tita Star. In the past, factional fights between the Tita people were frequent, but there were rarely large-scale fights. Because of the intellectuals' presence, they usually used a duel to settle things. In truth, the troop's group battle skills were not high. But each fighter would fight to the death to protect their nation.

Mu Lei surveyed the scene. The air drops had already begun. Faced with no anti-air weapons, this was easy-peasy to a commander. He had thought that the super soldier might come to intervene, but he had not appeared.

This battle was not about sending some robot troops. Those metal tin cans did not have much fighting power. This was the actual army. On the map, the giants' city was only too obvious. This left Mu Lei amused. But luckily, everyone had the same end in mind – Tita Star wanted to fight to the death, while they wanted the mine. They did not want it overly damaged. After all, if it was ruined, they would have to spend their own money to rebuild it.

The entire space was a circulation. This was the regenerative power of the Tita people, which the military intended to destroy. After destroying their life force, the other Tita people would lose their fighting ability even if they survived, and this was beneficial to the mine's safety as well. Mu Lei felt like this was an extra slap to the face. Such battles considered politics and economics first and foremost.

Although Facaul was bound by this battle procedure, he had agency to move as he saw fit. He had no ability to command. Both had different missions. Mu Lei had no wish to antagonize such an inhuman creature. Besides, the formation behind him was even more terrifying.

His mission was to destroy all the life force of the Tita people. If possible, to capture the Titan alive. As for the presidential palace, leave that bunch of maniacs to deal with it.

Rara Durai and the rest were extremely confident. The giants chose to believe. Now, countless giants knew that the wretched demon had been slain by Ada. This was a sign from the Titan God. The Tita people would definitely win this battle, with their god watching over them.

That was why they were unafraid of being outnumbered by enemies better than they were. The giants still believed that victory would be theirs. Even if they fought to the last man, victory would be theirs.

Lan Kui was a human fighter, and a main fighter in the younger generation of the Lan family. He had to take part in this battle, but everyone knew, including him, that this was definitely a battle they would lose. There was no hope.

Ada?

Yes, the Tita people might have some primitive worship, etc, etc, but they knew that Wang Zheng was just one person, and moreover a student. A pro in Elite Academy X, and therefore a top elite of humankind. But he was just one person. The news was classified, but Wang Zheng's triumph over Blue Demon had not been easy. But for morale's sake, they had to exaggerate it. Lan Kui could understand, but at the same time clearly felt the frustration.

As a fighter, he could not dread, nor escape the battle. Tita Star was not just the Tita people's homeland, but also the Lan family's homeland. As a part of Tita, he was willing to give his life in this battle. Even if he died, he had to send a message to the invaders that they would not be cowed!

The giants were not only unafraid of the upcoming battle. On the contrary, they were filled with fighting spirit and excitement. Perhaps battle was something engraved deep in the bones of the Tita people. The braves were brave. Besides, their god was with them. Together!

Rara Durai had already told the whole army that once the noble Ada had defeated the other demon, he would link up with them and fight together, and together they would defeat the invaders!

The giants' belief in this was without question. If Ada could defeat one, he could definitely defeat a second. This was the news that Mu Sen had Rara Durai spread.

At that moment, Mu Sen was quietly sitting in the presidential palace. He recalled the events when Tita Star had joined the Milky Way Alliance. When the super-gravity energy ore had been discovered, he had known that this day would come sooner or later.

What was God?

In Mu Sen's heart, it was not the superstition and backwardness that the humans voiced. Mu Sen understood human civilization, and no matter how far they developed, a considerable amount of faith and strength still endured. In the vast universe, there were many mysteries and rules that technology could not explain. Mu Sen believed that the Tita people had one of them.

If this was a disaster, then Mu Sen was willing to believe in its necessity. He was willing to follow God's will.

When Wang Zheng had helped Rara Durai to transform into the Titan, Mu Sen had foreseen this day. And now, they were at the end. Mu Sen was obviously clear of the odds of this battle. But he believed in miracles.

A fire-red mech appeared in the airspace of the presidential palace.

Wang Zheng opened his eyes. The runic mech's runes lit up, and it gradually floated into the air.

The two mecha faced each other. Wang Zheng piloted the runic mech at full speed out of the city. He could not make this the battlefield. If he… died, he would not want Yan Xiaosu to be witness.

In the presidential palace, Zhao Elin clutched tightly onto Yan Xiaosu. She had never seen Yan Xiaosu so helpless before, shaking like a child.

Wang Zheng had gone to war. Yan Xiaosu knew that all Wang Zheng had said were lies. He had not the slightest shred of confidence. This enemy was stronger, but he had faked his confidence. He was just a tyrant. His dreams were laid barren, but he had not expected to make it this far. Only now, each step forward seemed to give rise to more and more unimaginable things. And he was trash. He could not do more. He could only watch Wang Zheng go to war. He did not wish for himself to become a burden. He would stay behind. That was the only thing he could do.

Yesterday, Tita Star was the place where their dreams had been born. Today, it was an execution ground. Tomorrow, it might just be a graveyard.

Zhao Elin said nothing. She just hugged Yan Xiaosu. She did not understand the situation well, and only knew that Tita Star was currently being invaded. Perhaps she would die here. But if this was fated, then she would face it with a smile.

And far away in the Solar System, Ye Zisu, Xiao Fei, and the rest did not know about these events. They were still carrying on with their busy lives.

At Elite Academy X, Ai Xiaolu and Luo Er sat facing each other wordlessly. Both waited in silence.

Some things would forever remain as secrets to everyone else, but they alone would know. Everything was prepared, save the wind. On one outcome alone rested the direction of the future.

Thinking of Aina, Ai Xiaolu suddenly found it funny. If one day Aina remembered, but realized that Wang Zheng had already died, and at the hands of the Aslan Empire, what would be her expression then?

Ai Xiaolu had never shown her weaker side in front of others. Regardless of whether it was Luo Er, or Lin Huiyin. Only with Aina had she felt powerless. On this point alone, she had come out ahead of Aina. At Wang Zheng's greatest moment of danger, she was here, and not on the other side.

No matter how long, she would wait.

The two super soldiers chased and fought. They left the city at high speed. Facaul frowned. Was this guy trying to stall for time?

That was meaningless. They had run far enough. Facaul started to increase his speed. With a violent twist, he blocked the path forward, and both mecha halted. This push had fully demonstrated his power.

"That's about far enough. The hills are green, the water clear. It's a good enough grave for you," Facaul said coldly.

Chapter 952: X100 Potential

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

"It's a good spot, but it remains to be seen for who," Wang Zheng replied.

Fire Falcon hovered. The mech's stance was relaxed, and Facaul was clearly supremely confident. "20 years old, and specializing in three types of Ability X. And capable of achieving extremely difficult combinations. A good feel for mech operations. Such talent is rare even across the Milky Way. Given 10 years, you would definitely have a spot in X100, perhaps even top 50. And precisely because of this, I have no way of attracting you. Therefore, you must die. Any last words, you?"

Facaul was not showing off. His ability truly qualified him to speak in such a manner.

"… If I die, let the innocent go," Wang Zheng said. The chances this time were slim. Even if he went all out, they were still slim.

Facaul laughed. "Are there any in this world that are innocent? With anyone else, I might prevaricate, but I want you to die knowing. In this world, there are only the strong and the weak. When have you ever heard a human talk terms with fowl?"

Mu Sen and the rest had to die. At this stage in the war, these grudges could not be dissolved. The political powers that be had no intention of doing so either. They would wipe the slate clean. Although the reaction would be slightly stronger, it was a loose end tied.

Analysis!

This was Wang Zheng's first time meeting an opponent that could render the Analysis power ineffective. The fire red mech in front of him was completely one. There was not a single crack he could glimpse into.

Facaul felt it was a pity. To be able to naturally awaken mental clarity at this age. He had only managed it after he was 30 years old. And he was already in the X top 100. And this boy was just 20. A pity, but all the more that he must die.

His years of experience told him that letting someone like that live would be a terrifying thing.

Mental Clarity!

The runic mech appeared clearly within Facaul's senses. Both mecha had taken some damage. Facaul's super mech had been restored, but the facilities here had not been sufficient. And Wang Zheng's runic mech had sustained damage as well. Neither were suited to a long struggle. Victory would be decided in a short time.

A pure flame energy lit the skies. Facaul used his full power, which he had not even used against Heaven. Each Earth rank killer was very careful to guard their own secret. Each hidden trump card was another chance at life.

But here, Facaul would use his greatest power to defeat this opponent.

The flames were as gentle as breath. Wang Zheng was unsure how to deal with it. This was the peak of an Earth rank's fire ability…

There was no end to it. Ultimate mastery, with no way to live. The person in front of him was really a demon. The Ability X that Wang Zheng had prided himself on had been outclassed.

When Ability X reached a certain level, it was not just simple harassment. It would form an energy field. When the gap was too large, it would directly inhibit the opponent's Ability X.

This was no technique, but simply a complete shutdown in terms of ability and class.

Facaul had never used such power against someone who was two levels weaker than himself.

Only the Primordial Regression Technique was still working. Wang Zheng's other senses had vanished in an instant. He was like a child brandishing a knife in front of an adult. Suddenly, his sword turned into a plastic toy.

Wang Zheng gave up on using Ability X, but instead formed a complete energy defense. In such times, that was the last key. At least he would not be crushed under the opponent's Ability X pressure.

And what had triumphed was his cultivation technique, the Primordial Regression Technique. This had been his source of energy time and again. Wang Zheng readied himself with all that he had trained himself with in the past. That "torture" over and over again, it was still his inner energy that could face all. That thing that had made him puke and crumble so long, now he wished he could have some more of it, to help himself endure through, to give him the strength to defeat his opponent.

Facaul could not resist sighing. What a beautiful choice. A mental protection. Although he could not make it an attack, he could fashion a complete defense so his own Ability X could not create sufficient disturbance. Any other kid of his class would crumble under such pressure alone.

Only, all of this only served to fire Facaul's determination to slay him. Weeds unrooted would grow with the wind!

Wood fueled fire. Tita Star's energy was like an everlasting supply of firewood to him. He was unbeatable here.

Blue flames appeared on the titanium blade. That fire was resplendent like the night sky. The spots of light looked ever so warm.

At that moment, another battle had started.

An endless horde of human mecha had surrounded them from all sides. Each mech was disciplined and cold as steel.

"Execute Plan D. Each team fight freely. Eradicate the Tita people, go! Go! Go!"

Against an endless horizon of enemies, the Tita people had no other thoughts. They waited for the Titan's command.

Rara Durai rode the largest giant mech. He pulled out his enormous titanium broadsword and pointed it to the sky. "Titan children, pull your swords. Defend our freedom with our lives. God, be with us!"

"God with us!"

This was roared in the Tita language, a declaration of war to the heavens. All the Tita soldiers charged forward as squads.

Human mecha and armored giants rushed forward like a river of iron. A frenzied and bloody struggle ensued.

Life was as fragile as paper in such a battle. Giants were cut down at the waist, and enemy mecha impaled on the long spears of the giants.

On the battlefield, all life was equal. No one lives forever.

Mu Lei could not help frowning. The casualty rate was trending high. The moment they clashed, he had lost over 1,000 mecha. Even though the enemy had paid an even higher price, these backward barbarian giants' fighting power was higher than expected. It was very complete, and they were not afraid of death.

Normally in a battle, there was no such thing as 100% casualty rate. Once a troop lost a third of its force, the remaining two thirds would crumble, and what remained would be a slaughter, not a battle.

Mu Lei was the chess player, silently watching the pieces fall. He was neither happy nor sad. He was observing emotionlessly. Although the Tita people were extremely savage now, that was not out of his expectations. The battle had just begun. Battling on courage and rashness alone was something that humankind had left behind thousands of years ago. Battles needed order and discipline like steel.

The giants rushed the human mecha formation, but the human mecha retreated and advanced with order. They constantly flexed their formation and counter attacked. It has to be said that Rara Durai's giant mech troops indeed could not be dealt with. All they met were in for a miserable time. But they only numbered slightly more than 100, and did not have much of an effect on the overall picture. Besides, after the initial panic of the human mecha, they quickly composed themselves. Most crucially, there was no way to use energy shields here, and these mecha were too big of a target. Their fighting power was savage, but they were also easily made targets of. As long as the mech army did not clash brainlessly.

The fight was bitter. Any ordinary army would have crumbled in such a situation. In the galaxy, mech armies capable of such courage and perseverance could not have numbered more than 10. But all those present were cold blooded elites trained by the nations. And these Tita people were fighting with the pride of aboriginal warriors.

Born for battle, died for battle.

One after another, the giants fell. But as long as they breathed, they continued to fight.

Death was a warrior's last home. To fight for Tita was honor. Tita people were no cowards.

Mu Sen sat quietly. He could not see and could not hear, but he knew. The Tita mecha fell one by one. All the Tita intellectuals were silently praying. At this time, intellect had no use. Only the giants could defend Tita's dignity and freedom.

God, if there really was a God, send us a sign.

On the other fight, Facaul made his move. Wang Zheng's pupils shimmered with gold. All in!

The runic mech did not retreat, but gunned forward with a roar of its engines. The runic sword sliced out. A red bolt and a black bolt closed at the speed of light.

Wang Zheng had only one thought: he would break the impasse. Even if his Ability X was compromised, as long as he could attack, flesh could not withstand a super attack, even if they died together.

There was not even one second left before they met. Just before the mecha clashed, everything changed.

Time seemed to stop.

Wang Zheng only saw Facaul's titanium blade gradually close.

Chapter 953: Ability X Time Stop

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

In that moment, Wang Zheng realized just how wrong he was. Some distances could not be closed on will alone. The gap between him and Facaul was not just a simple matter of a decade's time. It was much, much more, just like the Tita people and the invaders.

SHING…

The two mecha quietened. The azure titanium blade had already pierced the runic mech.

The feeling was profound. It was very real. Wang Zheng, who had faced death countless times before this, felt how close it was for the first time.

No fear. There was no time for fear.

Facaul sighed gently. His greatest move, and also the ace which had helped him enter the X100 – Ability X time-stop, 0.5 seconds.

But it was enough.

BOOM…

The Fire Falcon kicked out with a leg, and the runic mech flew backwards. Facaul did not want a repeat of the last time, by giving his opponent a chance. Against a maniac, one must always be a step better prepared.

The runic mech fell at a high speed, spitting sparks. Even if the mech did not explode, his thrust of starry fire would be sufficient to ignite all the systems of the runic mech.

Following that, an explosion of blue fire filled the skies.

The mech, trailing heavy flames, fell into the gorge.

Facaul only paused for a second. He neither dwelled on nor was saddened by it. This was not the first and would not be the last. The mighty were those who survived. And ability was nothing in the face of luck. For example, him meeting himself was bad luck. Any amount of talent was useless.

The Fire Falcon mech flew at high speed towards the main battle. His performance was commensurate with his pay. He would not underestimate the Tita giants like Mu Lei. Those freaks fought decently and were unafraid of death. It was intimidating to deal with those who saw death as honor in battle, but there were many ways to deal with them. Such as eliminating their emotional support.

Such as Rara Durai.

That Titan was also one of his prey now.

He could be said to be the mind behind the titans. The Tita people's morale would be reduced by half, maybe even completely.

In the main battle, the Tita army and the mech army were fighting rather savagely. In a little more than an hour, the casualties had already made Mu Lei fall over with surprise. In so many years, he had never seen such a reckless way of fighting.

Lan Kui's troop was fighting as well, in cooperation with the Tita giants. At this phase of the battle, formations had already completely broken down, at least for the Tita people. They had no strict training, and they were fighting a war like this for the first time. To think about keeping formation was wishful thinking. And once the formation broke, the battle became even more difficult.

They did not know how long they had been fighting for. It seemed like so, so long. Lan Kui's titanium blade ceaselessly cleaved on. He had killed five but had taken two cuts himself. He did not know where he was bleeding from, and that was not important. As long as he could move, he would fight.

In this moment, he was rather proud of himself. He was a fighter, a brave fighter. He was not as cowardly as he had imagined.

The Tita people continued to retreat under the pressure, and their enemy's battle plan was becoming apparent. Surround and exterminate.

The Tita people did not break out of the surrounding mech army ring.

It was not that they were not brave, but their ability was simply too inferior.

And Mu Lei breathed a sigh of relief. The most volatile period of battle was over.

The fiercest fighting was still at the giant mech troops led by Rara Durai. They were at the periphery of the surrounding circle. Rara Durai continued to hold out. As the leader of the Tita people, he would only advance.

But each step met with countless impediments. Mecha, more than he could count, were rushing his way.

Mu Zhen was a warrior qualified to follow by Rara Durai's side. This was an unparalleled honor. He was the Titan Guard. Mu Zhen's fighting style was different from the average giant. He had a sense of when to advance and retreat in his savagery. It helped him analyze the situation.

Mu Zhen might have killed even more than Rara Durai, but the enemies were spread further than the eye could see.

At this moment, the sky rang out. A mech flew with a sonic boom. The Tita people's flagging spirits were perked at this sound. Ada must have come!

He must have defeated the enemy and come to support them!

But the shadow that appeared in the sky was fire red. Facaul was looking for the Titan. A giant mech was too easy to spot, and crackling with intense electrical energy. He was definitely an unusual giant, to be able to utilize the external world's energy.

Only, such a crude utility required no skill.

When the Tita giants saw that fire red figure, they felt themselves crumble. Because they knew that Ada had been fighting this demon. This red demon was the most terrifying. What awaited them was not Wang Zheng's figure, but the Fire Demon.

SHING…

Facaul swooped down, his mouth upturned in a cold smile. His fist boomed out.

The two mecha met squarely. Rara Durai was the only one who had not given in to despair. He refused to believe. He trusted in Wang Zheng's continued existence more strongly than any other. He had seen the God's appearance. It could not be true!

ROAR…

An intense collision, and Facaul had no thoughts of merely showing off. Especially at these times, he wanted to prove his value. Not for the sake of money, but for reputation, for networking. And he had to pay the price first, such as through using a flashy method of killing Rara Durai. Such a course of action would undoubtedly increase his own reputation. More importantly, he would crush the last straw of hope of the Tita people.

The super mech bounced off, while Rara Durai's giant mech was sent staggering four or five steps.

The mech fighters did not dare to face the giant tanks head on. Even their tanks were like children faced with the giant armor.

Rara Durai charged almost as soon as he had gotten his footing. Facaul was taken aback. He had not expected this giant to be so powerful. That did not normally mean much, but rushing over after finishing off the runic mech had taken a toll on Facaul as well. But even so, a barbaric aboriginal should not pose too big of a problem.

Seeing Facaul bounce off, some mech fighters pulled out their penetrating rotators, but with a series of blasts, Facaul stopped them.

"Nobody interfere. I will fight the expert of Tita in a 1v1. I just squashed a small worm just now. And now, after you, Tita will be cleansed!"

Facaul's voice was bright and clear. Through the mech's amplifiers, it carried throughout the battlefield.

The surrounding mech fighters were stunned. With anyone else, they would have just fired and been done with it. Was he crazy? But this was a super soldier, a completely different existence from them. Even the allied general had to turn a blind eye sometimes.

Rara Durai raised his huge sword, waving back the thronging giants.

Facaul smiled slightly. "I just slaughtered the bastard you call 'Ada.' Fufu, you naïve aboriginals. When will you ever learn?"

Rara Durai was not eloquent, but his rage had already reached the boiling point. His only answer would be the sword in his hand.

Chapter 954: Blood for Blood, Tooth for Tooth

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The giant mech rose in the air. Angry roars shook the ground. This was Titan anger. Intense electric currents shook the earth, forcing the surrounding mech pilots and giants to disperse. The invading allied force mech pilots looked on coldly. All the Tita giants banged their shields. This was their custom, and also their way of threatening the enemy.

Facaul's mouth was upturned in a cold smile. The super mech whirled, and the titanium blade batted away Rara Durai's huge sword. Such primitive and simplistic barbarians.

Batting aside the attack, his mental energy formed a spherical field, blocking Rara Durai's electric attacks. Facaul had to admit this ability was quite "buggy." It was too cheap a move.

His aim was to thoroughly undermine the giants' morale. But hearing the giants bellow, he became excited too, an excitement never experienced before. This was a warrior's domain, not a killer's, but he was indescribably stimulated. Killing such aboriginals was a very pleasurable thing. He was happy today!

The mech pilots, of course, would not listen to Facaul alone, but they had received orders to hold their ground, given that the Tita people did not move.

Mu Lei clearly saw this scene. He naturally understood Facaul's intentions. But in this moment, he had to give Facaul a chance. Otherwise, if the casualty rate continued to mount, the blood money for the pilots alone would be enough to force his retirement.

The Tita people prided themselves on their bravery and faith. Kill the Titan, and all would crumble. It would be a completely different picture then.

At that moment, in the shrine of Titatitan Star, a skeletal figure crude to the point of disfigurement stood on the altar. The altar's light rays continuously flooded the mech, and Wang Zheng was inside the mech.

Wang Zheng had not fainted. He was alert. In the moment that the mech had exploded, the magic cube had teleported him, and in the next instant, he was at the Tita people's shrine. He had come here before, where the vital energy was densest on Tita Star. It felt strangely familiar.

The broken mech was currently absorbing the vitality of the shrine steadily. Wood spirit, the source of life and the basis of all things. A fog as dense as mercury shrouded the mech.

Wang Zheng did not know what Bonehead was doing. But his gaze was elsewhere. Faintly discernible through the fog was Tita Star's location, where his heart lay, and where God was.

Wang Zheng had seen the slaughter on the battlefield. The Tita giants were fighting with their lives. Against intense firepower, the giants had not retreated. They had been commanded to be the point, and death would not block their charge. But Wang Zheng's heart was bleeding. The helpless him could only watch the giants fall one by one from his position. His own life had only been saved thanks to Bonehead.

From the mist, Rara Durai's angry roars could be heard. Wang Zheng could see that Fire Falcon was 100% playing with Rara Durai. He constantly taunted Rara Durai. This was the way of a killer, to thoroughly destroy a fighter's dignity. In the end, not just the flesh was destroyed, but also the spirit.

No respect.

Wang Zheng's fists were tightly clenched. Blood flowed from his fingertips. He needed power. He craved power. For such an average person like him to have obtained the Rubik's Cube and come so far, why would he now have to watch all he held dear die one by one?

Why!?

If he had known this, he would rather have died in the Rubik's Cube than come out.

The fog shifted. A battle had already ensued outside the presidential palace. When Fire Falcon had arrived, the defenders had not moved. But this was not the end. A few small troops from the allied forces had arrived from the major cities of Tita. The presidential palace was naturally a target, and the cannons fell one after another on the palace.

Wang Zheng saw Yan Xiaosu and Zhao Elin. Zhao Elin's head was covered in blood. When the room had collapsed, she had pushed Yan Xiaosu aside, but had been crushed underneath herself. He witnessed Yan Xiaosu's helpless cries.

Wang Zheng felt his soul about to explode. He had never thirsted more than this moment. Thirsting for power, and revenge.

"Bonehead. I want to exchange everything for power. I want revenge!" Wang Zheng's voice was cold as hell.

This world was not fair. Then let him be unfair as well.

The enormous skeleton was cold and silent. The silver fog gradually condensed, and then rushed into the huge skeleton, wrapping it in folds.

A mech dark with the color of mercury was currently forming. The body was completely silver. Only the pupils were Bonehead's red, mirroring Wang Zheng's anger.

The mech's head dipped gently, then let out a low roar like a wild beast. Shing…

Two silver wings sprung out, with two thunderbolts.

Silent – revenge!

BOOM…

The silver mech rose into the sky, trailing silver light.

On the battlefield, Facaul was still playing with Rara Durai. Rara Durai's hits that had always been effective were completely blocked. His heavy mech's legs had already been cut off by Facaul. After two more clashes, Rara Durai's arms had also been cut off, the big sword falling to one side.

Facaul wanted to create this result. Against primitives, the most primitive methods had to be used.

The titanium blade lifted high in the air. When it cleaved down, it would not only take Rara Durai's life, but also the Tita people's endurance and dignity.

Mu Lei smiled. He did not like super soldiers, but he had to admit that these freaks were terrifying. It was over. He could see the despair in the barbarians' eyes. They did not know fear, but they knew disappointment, and eventually despair.

Titan dead, Ada dead. They had lost all their emotional bastions.

Victory would always belong to the mighty in this world.

Far away in Elite Academy X, two people were unmoving in a room, until Luo Er's Skylink rang. News from Tita that Ai Xiaolu could not obtain. Only Luo Er could. Ai Xiaolu did not believe that they did not have people within the allied forces.

Ai Xiaolu looked towards Luo Er. After seeing the news, Luo Er's expression was stricken.

Luo Er's stricken expression was a complete collapse on Ai Xiaolu's part. Her face was completely drained of all color.

– Wang Zheng dead in battle. The giant army suffered 1/3 casualties. The battle was predicted to end in an hour.

Tita Star was finished… it was all finished.

Ai Xiaolu suddenly felt her world spin. How was this possible? How could he have died?

Luo Er was sad, but what she felt was far from Ai Xiaolu. This talented girl who was admired all throughout the Milky Way Alliance, crushing on Wang Zheng?

"Xiaolu, we tried our best."

Facaul bellowed. It was not very loud, but it silenced all other sounds. The roaring giants beside Rara Durai were silenced.

The titanium blade cleaved down, and the giants could only watch on the miserable scene.

SHING…

A flash of silver light flitted past, and Facaul's blade cut air.

Another silver-winged mech had appeared on the battlefield. Rara Durai was doomed now.

Who?

Rara Durai looked into the ice cold pupils, but felt a curious warmth.

"Ada…"

Wang Zheng gently laid Rara Durai down. The silver mech moved like lightning. Facaul smiled coldly. He did not know who it was trying to show off. The construction was rather flashy, but also rather inane. Didn't they know that wings did nothing but get in one's way?

The titanium blade blazed with blue flames. In an instant, it closed – Zero-Type Kill!

Shing…

Missed…

Damn, he had clearly been right in front of him!

Facaul's frenzied attacks sent fire scattering. The blue flames ate through anything in its way, scaring the allied troops' mecha and scattering them, while the giants were prostrated on the floor.

Lightning was the Titan God's symbol. This was the coming of God. Ada had returned!

Yes, Ada could not die!

Mu Lei's jaw dropped. Damn, what demon was this???

Facaul was also going crazy. How could it be? He had clearly been there, but why could he not even land a single attack???

Lightning's power was speed!

Wang Zheng had lost all feeling. He would never feel pain again, but what did that matter?

Even at the cost of his life.

The silver mech moved. It gripped the head of Fire Falcon. The silver mech rose into the skies. The silver wings spread. WHOOSH…

Fire Falcon's skull was plucked out. BOOM…

The cockpit door was blasted open, and Facaul was thrown out. All the mech pilots and giants were watching the scene in the sky.

The allied troops were shocked. The giants were thrown into a frenzy. Those huge eyes were filled with fathomless power. There was nothing that could stop them in this world. Their god had come!

Ping…

The mist of blood exploded, and Facaul was squashed like a termite. Everyone heard his wretched cries.

HOOTA… HOOTA… HOOTA… HOOTA…

The silver mech slowly raised the longsword in his hand. When the sword tip pointed towards the skies, a deep and empty voice called out, "Kill~~~"

The call of revenge had rung. Blood for blood! Tooth for tooth!

HOOTA… HOOTA… HOOTA… HOOTA…

The giants had gone mad, utterly mad. All of them had lost their heads, and chanting HOOTA, as though they had received divine power. They rushed towards the allied troops' mech pilots.

The allied pilots had gone mad as well. Mad with fear, till they peed their pants. A giant had been cut out of his armor, and taken more than 10 cuts. His guts were pooling on the ground, but he still stood to explode a mech fighter, and used his skull to crush the mech fighter inside. He died with a blessed smile on his face.

Chapter 955: HOOTA

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

"F*ck, useless scum! Finish off that silver guy first! Open fire!"

Countless sniper barrels trained on the silver mech in the sky. A dense hail of bullets flew out.

The silver mech opened its wings, and a hurricane appeared. The bullets flew towards it.

But after a stir, the wall of wind disappeared. The bullets fell like rain.

Seeing this scene, the giants went even crazier.

Rara Durai crawled out from the armor and picked up the broadsword. With a ferocious roar, he charged.

HOOTA…

HOOTA…

HOOTA…

Before too long, the entire battlefield had just one sound. As long as the silver figure was present, the Tita giants were filled with unlimited strength, as though immortal.

When fighting for the Tita god, one died with no regrets.

Kill~~~~~~~

Mu Lei's cigar fell to the ground. Damn, more than half of the Tita people were already dead or wounded. This was not the problem. The problem was that a third of the space troops had also suffered. This bunch of damned barbarians seemed like they had all been injected with 100 shots of adrenaline each. This was meaningless. It was clear that if they continued to fight, even if the Tita people all perished, his own army would be completely dead as well.

Most of all, humans were not barbarians. Once the dead and wounded exceeded a limit, they would crumble. In one place, a giant wearing broken armor was cleaving crazily at a squad who did not dare to respond.

Withdraw or not?

Mu Lei himself could not decide. He would never have even dreamed that this would happen. He was unsure, waiting on reports, waiting for his command post to reply. But the battle did not stop.

The sounds of killing rang out. Countless Tita people wielded primitive weapons and rushed over on the backs of the strange beasts unique to Tita star. That eye-catching silver figure was the shore of their lives.

Whether old or infirmed, all the Tita people charged forward without care.

Mu Sen sat quietly. This was the Tita people's last battle. They would either live free or die. Tita people needed no way out.

Mu Lei was shocked. These d*mned barbarians had actually not withdrawn. They had only been hiding in the mountains. Weaponless humans, no matter how many, were useless… but giants were different!

Like a river, the giants streamed out.

At this time, they could not escape even if they wanted to. Faced with crazed giants, even sturdy mecha were shattered.

The moment a mech fell, 10 giants would pounce over, reducing it to metal scrap with stones, fists, and skull.

The subsequent battle was one-sided. With numbers, even ants would bite an elephant to death. Especially angry ants the size of a millstone.

The Tita people would not accept surrender. It was like they did not know how to!

On the warship, everyone was shocked by the turn of events.

"This bunch… they dare to violate international conventions…"a female general said in shock.

But there was no reply. Was she crazy? They were the invaders. How many Tita people had lost lives and homes because of them? At that moment, where were the international conventions?

Wang Zheng could see all that was happening. He knew that they had won. They silver mech was fading. From the shrine, the absorbed energy was dissipating. Just before the skeleton would be revealed, the mech vanished.

Wang Zheng fell from the skies. But it was worth it.

Fall to his death?

No. Below were countless giants. Even if the planet was destroyed, they would let no harm come to Wang Zheng. They were willing to exchange their lives to see even a hair of Wang Zheng's head safe.

The battle had ended. 160,000 Diweng and Jiro allied troops had perished, with not a single one left. All around were mecha remains. Tita Star's horizon, once bright and blue, was ashen gray.

The Tita people had taken heavy casualties, but their eyes were free of fear.

If they wanted war, they would have it!

Tita Star was flooded with corpses of the Tita people who did not make it.

When the last enemy fell, countless Tita people stood up with their hands raised.

HOOTA~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In the midst of the battlefield, countless giants were ringing around seamlessly. Rara Durai bore Wang Zheng aloft in his hands. The giants respectfully prostrated on the ground.

This was their Ada, their father and god.

Rara Durai knew that no matter what, Ada would never abandon them.

In space, those on board the ship were stunned. Space weapons were useless. The energy cannons would dissipate when entering Tita's atmosphere; otherwise, Mu Lei would have acted already.

It was over now.

Suddenly, the screen flashed. A general, plastered with stars, appeared.

"General Mu Lei, you've led an unauthorized attack on Tita Star and violated the peace agreement of the Milky Way Alliance. You've caused countless casualties. Prepare yourself for martial court. Ask your family to pray for you."

Shing…

The screen shut without giving Mu Lei a chance to speak.

Mu Lei sat down feebly. He was not surprised at this scene. He had become the scapegoat. Those last words were a threat for him to behave and die well. If not, his whole family would die.

This was politics. Someone had to bear the burden. But this burden was enormous. Could he lift it alone?

Mu Lei laughed bitterly. It was all over. Martial court? He was not that much of a disgrace. A general had to act accordingly.

Mu Lei pulled out a silenced revolver which he favored. He put it in his mouth.

Ping…

Elite Academy X.

Luo Er did not know how to console Ai Xiaolu. At this moment, she could only accompany her quietly, and wait for her to gather her spirits. If she shocked her now, she might very well suffer emotional damage.

But at this time, the Skylink rang again.

Luo Er looked down out of habit. An expression of disbelief emerged on her face. With a sweep of her hand, the news appeared in front of Ai Xiaolu.

"Xiaolu, don't be too quick to grieve. Things have changed."

News – the allied troops had completely perished. The invasion plan had failed.

Color came back to Ai Xiaolu's dead expression. "Wang Zheng? Any news?"

Luo Er shook her head, but smiled. "Wang Zheng's a tough one. How could he die so easily? Since the Tita people won, then I feel that we should wait for more concrete news. Besides, we should be getting busy now!"

Ai Xiaolu chewed on it and stood up. "I want to make them pay!"

Both girls exchanged a look. This was unquestionably one of those times when politics and economics would unite.

The ship members had scattered, the faster the better. The longer they stayed, the more things would change. This world would never be short of thrown stones at those who were down. A cruel world awaited them.

This news could not be stopped. The first to act was the Solar System Federation. Originally, Ye Bingwen was the point army. Suddenly, because of the clear coast, the Solar System had suddenly affirmed their position, and closely following was actually Hail Cloud Alliance and Lya Sphinx, the two superpowers.

Suddenly, everyone understood. When had the Solar System formed an alliance with Hail Cloud Alliance and Lya Sphinx?

These were permanent member states. The threat was a huge bomb. If it had been a simple regional dispute form the start, then it had escalated to something that the Council had to discuss.

It had also become an opportunity for these mid-tier countries to express themselves strongly. In recent years, Aslan and Arbiter had been too influential.

And the first to respond were the peace organizations. Innumerable people celebrated the victory of the Tita people. The weak had triumphed over the strong. This victory signaled peace in the galaxy for the next decade.

Of course, calls to apprehend the villain rose wave after wave. The peace groups and large waves of media requested to enter Tita Star. They wanted to report the aftermath of the war, to spread awareness of the crimes after the war.

All of this was no longer Wang Zheng's concern.

As Wang Zheng returned to the presidential palace, countless Tita people trailed behind, unwilling to let him go.

Chapter 956: A Moment of Comfort

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

"Doctor, how is his condition?" In the hospital were Lan Ling, Mu Sen, Yan Xiaosu, and Zhao Elin. Zhao Elin still had a bandage on her head. Yan Xiaosu now guarded his wife like a treasure. Elin was not used to this, but Yan Xiaosu did not care.

"Strange, very strange. The wound is not serious, just a few fractures, and some scrapes. However…"

"Spit it out! Stop playing for time!" Yan Xiaosu said.

The recovery conditions weren't bad on Tita. Lan Ling had spent quite a bit of effort in this regard.

"His mental faculties seem to have some sort of connectional impediment."

"Spare the jargon, what happened!" This time, even Lan Ling was anxious.

"It means that he no longer feels pain."

They all heaved a sigh of relief. As long as there was no danger to his life, everything else could be treated in good time. Given current technology, what was there to be afraid of?

Mu Sen's expression had been very serene. Only his eyes were filled with gratitude. The Tita people would be reborn on their land. The trouble had passed.

"I leave Ada to your care. I have to go out to attend to matters," Mu Sen said.

Mu Sen had finally used the honorific. This came from his heart. In that instant, Mu Sen believed.

Outside the presidential palace, countless giants were milling around, a sea that stretched so far, one could not see its end. Until Mu Sen appeared.

"Ada is in good health!"

HOOTA…

HOOTA…

HOOTA…

The cheers rang out over Tita. They were even more ecstatic than when they had won.

From then on, anyone who had entertained thoughts of attacking Tita Star would have to think it over. What would it cost to have to destroy every single citizen and soldier of Tita Star? The supergravity energy ore's price was still astronomical, but the figure had a limit. The cost was too high, and trading was more profitable.

Wang Zheng could feel it. In truth, this degree of hurt was nothing to Wang Zheng. He had suffered worse before. In the magic cube, Bonehead was still a silent, gigantic skeleton. That silver energy had come from the shrine. Although he had not known how it had come, clearly it was not permanent. But he had permanently lost his sense of pain.

Not hurting was a good thing. He would not need to grit his teeth and endure. Wang Zheng was fine. At least little fatty seemed fine, and Zhao Elin looked unharmed as well. All was good.

After this war, seeing innumerable people struggle, Wang Zheng had changed. Humans must always move towards maturity. He knew which direction the future had to go.

The fleets left, and communications were restored. Ye Zisu, Ai Xiaolu, and the rest had finally received the news that Wang Zheng was fine.

Mu Sen and the rest had already come to a consensus. Wang Zheng's mech had been destroyed, but he had escaped in time, merely injured.

As for the mystical mech, they said nothing to outsiders. Mu Sen and the rest naturally regarded it as a power of the shrine. This was the Tita people's belief. But it could never be exposed. Without question, the Tita people's faith was stronger than ever, and the shrine had already become a prohibited zone.

Knowing that Wang Zheng was fine, Ai Xiaolu became lively. She had not played for a while. The sales were here. Should she take advantage of the situation? That would really let down her reputation as the financial demoness.

Because they had lost the war, Diweng and Jiro were in bad positions. In both federations' financial markets, someone had made huge amounts of futures, and the astronomical investment figure came crashing down. It added fuel to the fire. The investment market was always ready to eat those who were down. Many venture capitals flooded these markets. It would be idiotic not to go for nothing more than the price of an airticket.

They were not worried that these two federations would pull any tricks. Tita Star was unafraid – the barefooted had little to fear from those with shoes. At least they were wearing their shorts, which they did not dare take off. Even if they did, the power behind these investors would not let them.

Next was Tita Star. Mu Sen and Lan Ling were unquestionably fairly busy. Both had to go to the Milky Way Alliance headquarters. This matter did not end with the war. The Tita people's loss, and the way that the Alliance had handled the matter, would all be paid for.

This was the rules of the Alliance. Even Aslan and Arbiter could not break them. If you broke it, then no one would follow them in the future. Once the system failed, then the Alliance would descend into chaos. This was something that nobody could bear.

The future discussion turned to the question of how to punish these two federations, the war compensation, and post-disaster reconstruction.

Nobody had thought that the first to leap up would actually be Aslan. Aslan strongly condemned the attack this time around, and was willing to help Tita Star rebuild unconditionally.

What a noble nation.

But before long, Mu Sen's reply surprised the Alliance. He rejected Aslan's aid. What an attitude.

Without proof, Mu Sen could not blindly accuse, and doing so would simply escalate the situation. But his refusal was a display of attitude. What planet would dare to refuse such a power?

And this undoubtedly made Hail Cloud Alliance, Lya Sphinx, Astina, and the other superpowers glad. They all expressed willingness to rebuild Tita. Mu Sen accepted them all. Everyone understood his meaning.

And many other countries had expressed support as well. This was the first time that anyone had delivered a sharp slap to Prime Minister Kashawen on an international stage. It was the first time that the Aslan Empire was left hanging.

In such a one-sided situation, all that was left was the matter of recompense. Of course, there was some haggling, but basically it was not a huge problem

The losers had to give in, even if they did not want to. The victors would have their fill. This was war.

Of course, Hail Cloud Alliance and the other countries' push behind the scenes was the reason why the Tita people had come out ahead. If this was just a regional dispute, it might have ended without fanfare.

Many politicians felt that this was also an attack by the other superpowers on Aslan and Arbiter. The attack had succeeded, and the Tita people were lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time.

Outsiders would always only see the surface.

On the space shuttle, Wang Zheng was already fine, but Lan Ling insisted on feeding him.

"If you do that, I'll be a kid!" Wang Zheng protested.

"Be content. An upstanding Milky Way Alliance member is personally feeding and waiting on you. How many people in the world get such treatment?" Lan Ling smiled.

One had to learn to be strong and face life with a smile.

"Fine. I'll eat." Wang Zheng knew that he could not out-argue Lan Ling. Eat he would.

"Eat more."

"I'm already full. I can't."

"Your body is recovering. You need to eat more. One more mouthful, just one more mouthful," Lan Ling wheedled.

Wang Zheng was losing it as well. He had lost his sense of pain, not his sense of taste. Given his appetite, he was already full. He had no idea how much he had been fed. Were they trying to fatten him like a pig…

"Is that boy Mu Zhen adapting well?" Wang Zheng asked. As the first giant to ride a space shuttle, he needed some time to adjust.

In the other cabin, Student Mu Zhen was puking grandly. Giants were truly unsuited to space. Poor Mu Zhen had been hurling the entire trip.

That's right. Student Mu Zhen. Mu Zhen was about to become the first person from Tita Star to enter Elite Academy X. Of course, he would be the newest member of Saruman Snake Battle Team.

On Tita Star, everything returned to normal. Although many things needed to be done after the war, order was basically restored. And after this war, Tita Star had become more united than ever. Victory not only brought faith, but also a sense of home.

Everyone believed that Tita's future would be brighter than before. And various large financial groups were more enthusiastic than ever. Even a fool would understand the current international situation. The Milky Way Alliance Chairman had publicly announced that the pirates responsible for this blatant invasion would be judged.

The judgment had been decided, and all that remained was how the punishment should be carried out. Under such circumstances, what was there left to worry about for the financial groups?

Added to the favored treatment across the galaxy, and the assistance investments, Tita Star's investments would definitely have their profits ensured.

Investments chased profits, and suddenly everyone was alive again.

Yan Xiaosu would have a lot on his plate, but he did not care. All he cared about was taking care of Zhao Elin. He would never have thought that at the moment of danger, Zhao Elin would push him aside. This little angel must have been sent by heaven to save him.

"Xiaosu, it's not that serious. The doctor said that as long as I don't bump it, it'll be fine." Zhao Elin was exasperated, but also had a warm feeling in her heart. This honeymoon had really been a myriad of experiences. Even a war.

"No way, Honey. Mom and Dad already told me to make sure that you are fully recovered before going back."

"I know. I'm fine. You go about your business. I'm sure there are a lot of things waiting on you." Zhao Elin smiled.

Yan Xiaosu shook his head. "Trivial matters. Here, Dear, eat another mouthful."

Chapter 957: The Cards Have Fallen

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Zhao Elin smiled exasperatedly. While the two were being coy with each other, reporters had already arrived on Tita Star in droves. This was the request of the Milky Way Alliance.

This battle had been painted as a counterattack by the valiant Tita, and was also the first time the giants' fighting power had been recognized.

One had to know that the giants in the past had been relegated to mining. Who knew that they had such tremendous fighting ability?

If Tita Star could improve the capabilities of the giant mecha, and complement it with the agility of the giant armor, they would have both offense and defense. Such firepower was not easily ignored.

Of course, most importantly, the Tita fighters were brave and saw death as glory. Such an army probably only existed in the hell of Arbiter.

Even if their fighting power was a tad weaker, they had such conviction. Anyone else coveting Tita Star would have to think twice.

Besides singing of the victory, many reporters were also very interested in the silver super mech. Presently, no country had such a model of super mech. Wings were seen as aesthetic decorations, but clearly this mech's wings were not just for show.

Mu Sen repeated the same script to all outsiders. This was the brilliance of their Titan God. No one but the Tita people believed it. Besides, it did seem like a mystical power. The mech had also disappeared after the battle, and become an unexplainable mystery. Of course, it was also because everyone's attention had been drawn to the political situation and the reconstruction.

In this battle, Solar System Federation council member Ye Bingwen was again back in the spotlight. He had been the first to jump out and report the allied forces' invasion plans. Of course, they had not taken him seriously then, but now that the narrative had been decided, Ye Bingwen's early response had granted him a nomination to the Milky Way Alliance council. In the Solar System, there had originally been three names, but now Ye Bingwen had received one.

In terms of politics, Ye Bingwen had made a wonderful advancement. One should know that in the Solar System, only the council chairman and the chairman of the three major planets had a chance to enter. This was a political position.

Once one had a voice on the Milky Way Alliance Council, no matter how small, it meant a lot to the Solar System. Put simply, Council Member Ye was now above the other members. At the same time, he already had natural allies on the Milky Way council. Tita Star, Hail Cloud Alliance…

This was power that could not be ignored. A new wave of political influence was emerging in the Solar System.

But this process was not one that was worthy of envy. It was a rebirth after being annihilated. If the Tita people had lost, he would also have to face the music. Even if he could keep his status as a council member, he would have no speaking rights.

Lya Sphinx. Jasper hung up the Skylink and shrugged irritably. "Brother Yan has no time for me. His wife is injured."

Beside him was a beautiful and elegant girl. It was the chairman of the Karuna business community club, Laurel, the face of the Lya Sphinx Federation's upper echelons.

Clearly, her relationship with Jasper had progressed rapidly till this day. Only, neither's bubble had popped.

Laurel nodded. Birds of a feather flock together. If Jasper was friends with people like Yan Xiaosu, then she would not do badly either.

"This victory is really unexpected. A miracle." Laurel smiled slightly. In truth, she and Jasper had pushed for Lya Sphinx's participation. But Lya Sphinx's condition was that Hail Cloud Alliance would also act. And they were cautious, requiring the battle to be decided. In truth, Laurel had felt that the Tita people's chances were not even 1 in 1,000. There was no luck in war.

And even if they won the war, the superpowers had to act, or it would be for naught. Hail Cloud Alliance was an older superpower, with a lower profile compared to Aslan and Arbiter. But its resources were deep, and its military strong. It had always walked the middle road. It would not normally care about these trivial matters, and it would be difficult to persuade them. But Hail Cloud Alliance had actually acted. That could be predicted. In such a situation, when Lya Sphinx was also willing to act, then going with the current was no hardship at all. But even the overall Council Chairman had stepped up, and this situation was becoming significant.

The one driving the entire affair was unenviable. It could be said that Diweng and Jiro were finished. These recent years, it was one of the few times Aslan was publicly embarrassed.

"How much did you put in the market?"

"Body and house," Jasper said casually.

Laurel was stunned. She knew what body and house meant. If Tita Star had lost, then the Jasper before her very eyes would be a pauper. Even his family would abandon him.

But Laurel was interested. "I've known you for a while. You don't seem like the reckless type."

Jasper smiled. "Rash? A little, but the key is that there is one in our world who can work miracles."

Jasper did not know the truth, but he would swear that this was all connected to that person who had appeared at Yan Xiaosu's wedding, who could turn any situation.

"Miracle as in, when there is no more road to move forward, he can fly!"

Jasper knew that he was not qualified to even approach that guy. But it was not the first time that he had seen such miracles.

"I would like to meet such a person too," Laurel said.

"There will be chances." Jasper smiled. "It seems like a good time for us to harvest."

"It's already begun. Congratulations, General Manager Jasper."

"Likewise, likewise."

Jasper's judgment had elevated him far beyond his previous successes. The family had already designated him as the protégé. This meant that the family would focus resources to groom him, and complement his tactics and growth. The future head of the family. Words of enormous weight.

One day, he would reach the top of the mountain, and look down at how small everyone else was.

Men, all the same!

Aslan Empire.

In all the years that Kashawen had ruled, her iron grip and draconian tactics had defined her. But this was definitely her first failure. The only good thing about this was that her many years of work had allowed her to smooth the situation over. After all, the Alliance also did not wish to turn things ugly. What must be left lying should be left lying.

While they were all top superpowers, Aslan and Arbiter adopted different approaches. Aslan was accepted by more countries, but such recognition would not feed them. In terms of nature, Aslan and Arbiter were the same. They needed the military spending of regional wars to bring them funds and influence. Clearly, super-gravity energy ore was not everything.

But this time around, they had kicked a metal board.

Many sources of intelligence said that there had to be some mastermind behind this whole affair. Although they were an enigma, they could cause the Solar System, Hail Cloud Alliance, Lya Sphinx, and even the Council Chairman to band together. This person was not to be underestimated.

Kashawen kneaded her forehead. Her plans to grow the Aslan economy could not stop. But this time, she had to pause and reflect. At the same time, she needed to remove the bad reputation.

Aslan was unafraid of spending money. But who would have thought that the Tita people would not be bought? Kashawen was inadvertently reminded of that council footage.

Could it be because of that?

Unlikely. Mu Sen seemed like a decent political opponent.

But Kashawen, for the first time, was a little lost. All she could do was offer more benefits to soothe the situation.