Marvelous Mecha

The aura around Sky Shadow surged and suddenly burst out, like a thunderbolt splitting the clear sky, scattering in all directions. The beastman was flung backward before he could even react.

With a resounding crash, the battle ended as the beastman's body heavily slammed outside the arena.

The entire audience was stunned, their jaws dropping in disbelief. Sky Shadow was unexpectedly strong, defying all expectations. People had forgotten about Sky Shadow, as he had faded from public view over the years. If it weren't for the competition, many might not even remember him.

But no one expected that he would be the biggest dark horse of this tournament.

After the battle, Sky Shadow graciously accepted interviews. However, he expressed that he wasn't very interested in the peak battles, as there weren't many opponents he wanted to challenge.

This inevitably made people think of the Revenge Shadow Rider. Besides him, who else could capture Sky Shadow's attention like this? Perhaps Leisenboer was one, but the mere release of Sky Shadow's aura was in no way inferior to Leisenboer's. As for how much of his strength he used, it was unknown. In the presence of such masters, guessing was futile.

Even if you are an expert, with keen insight, it amounts to nothing—much like a paper strategist compared to a general with years of battlefield victories; the divide is vast.

The second match was also unmissable. This battle was an internal human duel, a conflict among Freefighters Bounty Tribe members.

The bounty hunter Xiu Yi faced Apophis.

One was a dream hunter, a super bounty hunter, and the primary disciple of the Revenge Shadow Rider.

The other had graduated from the Solar System, a powerhouse of the Golden Sword Academy, and was currently serving as the deputy legion leader of the Blaze Corps.

Below were their respective profiles…

Undoubtedly, they both had deep ties to Feng Yi, frustrating the audience. In the wild random matchups, the uncertainty is not knowing who your opponent will be. Even close friends could temporarily become enemies.

In battle, feelings are irrelevant; the best approach is to give your all.

Despite the surprise, Apophis harbored undeniable anticipation in his heart. Xiu Yi… that little kid from back then had grown into a capable warrior over the years.

Thinking about this, Apophis smiled. The reorganization of the Blaze Corps' backup support required no intervention from the Military Department, and the diversified weaponry system would give him more choices.

As for Xiu Yi, his position in the Freefighter Bounty Tribe was equally significant. Even though he never boasted about Feng Yi, merely standing here was a form of publicity, with countless consortiums vying for cooperation with Xiu Yi, leaving him with no worries.

With three minutes left in the battle, Feng Luo had already arrived.

But the first to arrive was Zi Yu, who didn't know much about Xiu Yi, so she decided to see for herself, "Kid, don't lose."

As the two walked onto the stage from separate passages, the audience finally saw the chosen weapons of both sides.

Apophis wielded the Gale Spear, and a Brons Knight Shield fixed on his left arm.

Xiu Yi wielded a one-handed Aurora Blade, holding one in each hand in a manner akin to a cleaver attack.

They merely nodded at each other as a greeting…

The battle commenced with neither side making a move, but their stances kept shifting as they assessed the perfect distance and timing. It seemed both were waiting for the other to make the first strike, embodying the saying, 'Act first to catch the enemy unprepared, react to seize the initiative,' aligned with Feng Yi's consistent strategy emphasizing the Revenge Shadow Rider's combat style. It seemed both had absorbed its tactical thinking well.

Two minutes passed without action until a sudden breeze swept through, stirring a streak of dust…

Whoosh…

Both simultaneously charged at each other.

Apophis's spear was like a dragon, the cold gleam as if it carried the momentum of a thousand troops, as a gale rose behind him when he lunged.

Mirami, while observing, was taken aback by the familiarity of the move…

The Wind Assault Thrust was a Maximal Outbreak aggressive technique, proving the saying 'longer is stronger.' Once unleashed, this move rivaled, if not exceeded, the Army Breaking Slash of Augustins, delivering hit after hit with devastating impact.

Apophis had clearly mastered its essence. As he attacked, it was as if the Revenge Shadow Rider was merging with him, a trait only the Maximal Outbreak warriors possessed.

The length of his opponent's weapon already foreshadowed that Xiu Yi would struggle to get close. Instead of confronting the Wind Assault Thrust, he utilized Phantom Movement, rolling and dodging, leaving afterimages and vanishing repeatedly—adopting stealth as a movement, speed as evasion. This too was a Feng Yi specialty, a skill evolved from the stealth tactics, featuring evasive maneuvers with deceptive visual feints.

Outsiders watched for excitement, but insiders knew the technique. Those familiar with the Revenge Shadow Rider were astonished…

Damn, it's clearly Shadow Rider VS Shadow Rider, with identical techniques, merely switched roles.

Xiu Yi was having a hard time; the only way to interrupt the Wind Assault Thrust was to create a safe distance, robbing the opponent of momentum.

Yet, every time he was about to jump to safety, he was forced back by the gale of the Wind Assault Thrust. Its positioning lockdown made the safe zone increasingly narrow.

Apophis was equally vexed. Phantom Movement, with its stealth and ghost-step techniques, created deceptive afterimages, making it difficult to pinpoint Xiu Yi's real body.

As the spear swung wide, Apophis's actions were bold and expansive, the spear dancing as he moved, tearing through the air with a ripping sound, slicing open Xiu Yi's clothing.

"Heh!"

Xiu Yi ceased evasion, leaping backward as he cleaved the air with One Slice of a Thousand Troops.

Unfortunately, with the Wind Assault Thrust already unleashed and at its peak, breaking through was nearly impossible. At the collision, the Aurora Blade clanged and was instantly shaken away…

Xiu Yi was in danger, with Apophis's Gale Spear bearing down.

Xiu Yi seemed awakened, as his coiled body landed, sweeping horizontally in quick succession.

"Thunderbolt Blade!"

Humm humm hummm…

Four layers of airwave roared forward, like tides…

But.

Whoosh, pop!

The rippling waves scattered around the two…

As expected from an explosive assault, the Wind Assault Thrust was unstoppable, its spear tip wrapped in intense battle intent, tearing through the first Thunderbolt Blade.

However, the Thunderbolt Blade wasn't just a single wave. When the second wave clashed, a metallic clang—Apophis lost hold of his weapon, staggering…

He swiftly raised his shield to block.

Crash…

The Brons Knight Shield split into two…