Thunder Hall

"Xiao Zhen, why did we retreat? Whether it was Wild Star's Black Iron Beast army or Tiger King's Black Panther Beast army, both had suffered heavy losses. This was a rare opportunity." Tornado asked regretfully.

"Yeah, I thought it was a good opportunity too. Why didn't we wipe them all out just now?" Supersonic, who was also being piloted, was equally puzzled.

Xiao Zhen stretched lazily before slowly explaining, "You don't know this, but I checked Wild Star's health earlier and found that he still had one hundred percent health. A War King at full health isn't easy to deal with.

"Besides, if we push them too hard, the Black Panther Beast army might join forces with the Black Iron Beast army. Although they suffered considerable losses, they still have plenty of fighting strength. Rather than forcibly destroy them, it would be better to let them slaughter each other. Whether Tiger King dies or Wild Star falls, it would be a good thing."

Tornado clicked his tongue in amazement. "Incredible, Xiao Zhen. Who would've thought that at such a young age, you'd be so scheming?"

"Tornado, what kind of thing is that to say? How am I scheming? This is called strategy, understand? It's a display of my wisdom." Xiao Zhen laughed and scolded him.

Before long, all the warriors from Blizzard City arrived at Energy City.

Lightning City Lord had long detected their arrival on radar and came to welcome them immediately.

After arriving at Energy City, quite a few of the older fighter warriors dropped to their knees with a thud and stroked Energy City's floor, likely reminiscing about the old days.

"Brothers, welcome back to Energy City! I apologize for what happened in the past, and I promise you now that brothers will never be made to fight one another again." Lightning sincerely declared.

"Your subordinate greets the Mecha King!" The moment Lightning saw Xiao Zhen, he prepared to kneel on one knee and perform a subordinate's salute.

Xiao Zhen hurriedly waved him off and said awkwardly, "Lightning City Lord, there's no need for such a formal gesture. We're all on the same side, so let's forget these unnecessary formalities."

Lightning nodded. Since he was the Mecha King, whatever he said went. Lightning only needed to do as he said.

"Come, Lightning City Lord. Let me introduce someone to you." Xiao Zhen smiled.

Xiao Zhen patted Supersonic beside him, who had turned his head away, and introduced him. "This is your best buddy... Ah! No, your good brother Blizzard's disciple, Supersonic."

"Oh, so you're Supersonic!" Lightning looked at the imposing Supersonic beside him, hurried over, and examined him carefully.

Lightning discovered that Supersonic carried exactly the same air that Blizzard once had. He truly was worthy of being Blizzard's disciple.

Faced with his master's old friend, Supersonic did not know how to speak to him. After all, he had hated the man before him for so many years. Yet upon meeting him, he found that he did not dislike him much after all. Instead, he even felt a sense of closeness.

Lightning patted Supersonic on the shoulder and consoled him. "Supersonic, I've already heard from the Mecha King about your master. I was responsible for it as well, and I'm deeply sorry."

Supersonic also sighed. Perhaps it was time to let go of the resentment he had carried for so many years. He said calmly, "Lightning City Lord, before my master died, he kept calling out your name. He also felt very sorry about what happened in the past."

"Is that so? Blizzard, he also..." Lightning simply lowered his head, his face full of grief. If he had not been a robot, tears would likely have already streamed down his face.

Seeing this sorrowful scene, Xiao Zhen comforted him, "City Lord, enough. Those things are all in the past. Now that everyone from Blizzard City has just returned, shouldn't you hold a banquet to properly welcome them home?"

"Haha, my apologies. I got a little emotional just now. I've already asked General Silver to handle the banquet." Lightning shook his head and said slowly.

Xiao Zhen spotted Powerhouse's younger brother again and asked curiously, "Hey, where's your brother Powerhouse?"

Powerhouse scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "G-greetings, Mecha King. My brother and the others went to Holy Rider Forest."

"The others? Blaze and Vanguard went with him too, right?" Xiao Zhen asked seriously.

Powerhouse's younger brother nodded and added, "The two of them went without a second thought when they heard it was your order, Mecha King.

"Oh, right! There was also someone named Hot Wheels who insisted on going with them."

Hot Wheels had gone too. No wonder he had not come out to greet him after Xiao Zhen returned; he had gone to Holy Rider Forest with Blaze and the others. After not seeing that lively fellow for a day, Xiao Zhen actually missed him a little.

Soon, night fell. Specks of starlight appeared in the sky, and the earth sank into silence.

This was a majestic fortress. Several massive energy pillars formed from electric currents rose from it, while the surroundings were exceedingly dark. Many Black Panther Beasts patrolled the area. That's right, this was Tiger King's headquarters, Thunder Hall.

At this moment, Tiger King was quietly tending to his injuries, but inwardly, he was consumed by rage.

In today's battle against Wild Star, he had nearly finished him off when Golden Iron Beast suddenly appeared midway through. Just as he was about to finish off Golden Iron Beast, a Mecha King of uncertain authenticity had appeared out of nowhere, bringing a huge group of Motorcycle Clan members with him.

More importantly, that damned Wild Star, who had already been beaten half to death, had actually recovered his fighting strength. He must have used an Energy Amethyst, otherwise how could he have recovered so quickly? That punch of his had nearly killed Tiger King.

If not for the critical moment, when many loyal Black Panther Beasts had used the self-destruction of their Hidden Back Energy to cover the retreat, Tiger King might truly have fallen there today.

Although he had escaped back, Tiger King's forces had suffered terrible losses. A great number of Black Panther Beasts had died, and even Green Panther Beast, one of his top generals, had lost half his life in today's battle.

"Marshal, please calm your anger. Victory and defeat are common in war, so why dwell on it?" A skeletal monster whose main color was blue consoled him from the side.

Tiger King glanced at the fellow. Although he loathed him inwardly, he had reluctantly taken him in because he valued his abilities.

"Blue Poison Beast, what do you think we should do next? If you have any good plans, tell me," Tiger King asked.

Blue Poison Beast chuckled sinisterly and flattered him. "How could this subordinate's little cleverness compare to your great wisdom, Marshal? What plan could I possibly have? I'm sure you already have a strategy."

"Hahaha, indeed, I already have a strategy." Tiger King smiled sinisterly, then said, "Wild Star's side has already suffered heavy losses. They probably won't send troops out anytime soon, so we'll use this time to take Energy City!"

"Marshal, while Wild Star may not dispatch troops in the short term, we also suffered heavy losses in the last battle. And I heard that the people from Blizzard City have returned to Energy City as well. Energy City probably won't be easy to take now," Blue Poison Beast said worriedly.

Tiger King turned his back to him and laughed. "What's so difficult about it? Though their strength has increased, I still have a way. Even you dared to lead troops in an attack on Energy City before. Are you saying I'm inferior to you?"

At the mention of that painful memory, Blue Poison Beast's hatred for Energy City kept rising, and he wished he could slaughter Lightning right now.

Back then, Blue Poison Beast had at least been the commander of an army, with a large number of Black Poison Beasts under his command. If Lightning had not led his men to wipe them out, he would not have needed to first seek refuge with Tyrannosaurus God, then later be sent to Tiger King as a spy.

Seeing the hatred in Blue Poison Beast's eyes, Tiger King smiled faintly. As long as Blue Poison Beast hated Energy City, he would do everything he could to help Tiger King attack it.

Once Tiger King possessed Energy City, Blue Poison Beast would no longer be of any use. That would be the time for Tiger King to dispose of him.

Tiger King patted Blue Poison Beast on the shoulder and consoled him. "Don't worry, Blue Poison Beast. Once I capture Energy City, I'll reward you handsomely. I can even hand Thunder Hall over to you to manage in the future. Follow me, and you won't be treated badly."