Unstoppable Momentum

"Report, Xiao Shou's neural synesthesia connection has been restored to normal and is currently stable."

"Checking the 'Taishan' consciousness sensor synesthesia connection data. The current connection value is stable at ninety-five percent."

Hearing the report, everyone in the command center felt a surge of energy.

"It seems Xiao Shou's synesthesia connection value has increased again. Normally, the synesthesia connection value for dual pilots should be around ninety-two percent."

Mao Shucheng exclaimed, indicating that Xiao Shou's personal neural synesthesia connection value might have reached ninety-seven percent or even higher.

This was no less than the value of Jacob Smith, the pilot with the highest Jaeger neural synesthesia connection rate, the Wanderer.

It might even surpass it.

'Taishan' was practically tailor-made for him.

However, it wasn't time to celebrate yet. They had only successfully taken the first step.

There was still a "bigger" test ahead.

7:30 PM on the 19th.

Darkness was beginning to fall.

"The Kaiju codenamed 'Bladehead' is now very close to the Kowloon port."

"Even with the harassment from fighter jets and the fleet's firepower, it cannot stop 'Bladehead's' advance!"

The female TV host continued to provide updates on the Kaiju's movements.

"Now, we will broadcast the live video feed."

The camera zoomed in, showing the 'Bladehead' advancing.

Even the powerful firepower of the aerial fighter jets and the South China Sea Fleet couldn't even be considered a tickle in front of it.

It couldn't stop its advance at all.

Its eyes, on its shark-like blade head, showed a look of human-like mockery.

"Vroom vroom!"

The low roar of helicopter engines.

It broke through the sea mist and the foggy coastline.

Exposed to the drone's detection field.

Four helicopters were towing the 'Taishan' Jaeger.

Twelve fighter jets formed a V-shape escort around 'Taishan'.

It broke through the battlefield where intense exchanges were still ongoing.

The 'Bladehead' also lost its previous mocking ease.

It let out a mournful roar.

Clearly feeling threatened by the blue-black Jaeger giant in front of it.

It stopped its forward momentum.

Its hooves continuously pawed the ground, stirring up waves.

"My goodness, that's our Jaeger, 'Taishan'! It's finally arrived, intercepting the Kaiju 'Bladehead' in the nearshore waters!"

The female host's voice was filled with excitement, and in fact, everyone watching on screen was thrilled.

Currently, no matter what work people in Z Nation were doing, they were all glued to the live broadcast on their televisions.

Those at home watched the live TV broadcast.

Those working outdoors saw the large screens everywhere on the streets.

Teachers and students in schools had temporarily suspended classes and were watching the projection screen broadcast uniformly by the school in their classrooms.

Factories had also halted production, with all workers stopping their assembly line work to watch the live broadcast on television.

The invasion of the Kaiju 'Bladehead'

had captured the attention of the entire nation.

Perhaps, not just Z Nation.

When one area is in trouble, support comes from all directions.

Although our people are insignificant in size compared to the Kaiju 'Bladehead'.

But with our concerted efforts and unity, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome.

This has been true since ancient times.

Nothing can defeat us.

Even if we suffer temporary setbacks, we will always triumph!

The current Kaiju threat is no exception.

Although the citizens were spread across the country and couldn't offer much help in the defense of Hong Kong.

They had faith in the Hong Kong defense line and in "Taishan"!

They had faith in the united effort of the major military regions, refusing to yield an inch!

They worried about their Hong Kong compatriots and were determined to resist the negative emotions brought on by the Kaiju attacks!

At this moment, the viewership ratings for the live television broadcast had reached nearly its peak, an astonishing eighty percent!

This was a figure not seen in many years.

It meant that eighty percent of the nation's 1.4 billion citizens were glued to the broadcast at this very moment.

And that didn't even account for households where one television was being watched by multiple people.

This included residents of Hong Kong and surrounding cities who were already in underground shelters, watching the live broadcast on the large screens within the shelters.

This war broadcast resonated with the hearts of people across the nation.

Even many foreign media outlets were broadcasting it, and if you included that viewership, the audience could reach four to five billion people.

"Taishan has entered the pre-designated deployment zone in the nearshore waters."

"Towing team, receive your orders, prepare to deploy Taishan."

"Taishan pilot, please be advised, we are about to deploy Taishan, please maintain balance!"

"Towing team, receive your orders, deploy Taishan!"

Inside the Jaeger "Taishan's" cockpit, Xiao Shou and Xie Yushan took a deep breath.

They tensed their focus; the battle was officially about to begin.

This was a live broadcast not just for the nation, but for the entire world. The debut of "Taishan" was truly going to be a grand spectacle!

(PS: Friendly reminder, watching the novel with the movie Pacific Rim playing will enhance the experience!)

Four heavy-lift helicopters detached their cables, dropping "Taishan" into the nearshore waters.

The majestic Jaeger giant's descent stirred up layers of turbulent waves.

"Here we go!"

"Don't get too nervous, okay?"

"Don't be ridiculous, you're the one who's nervous. Don't forget I'm in your brain!"

"First strike!"

In the cockpit, Xiao Shou and Xie Yushan moved.

"Taishan" mirrored their actions, charging towards the Kaiju "Bladehead"!

"Oh my god, what is Taishan doing? They're actually going on the offensive!"

The female host of the live broadcast exclaimed in surprise.

She had expected "Taishan" to focus on defense, waiting for the Kaiju "Bladehead" to charge first.

"They want to use the momentum to increase their attack power."

Mao Shucheng, watching the battle unfold from the Shatterdome command center, stated.

"Perhaps that's part of the reason, but more importantly, it's about momentum!"

"To unleash that kind of unstoppable, 'who dares to defy me' spirit!"

Jin Rong added from the side.

She knew that although Xiao Shou had become much more well-behaved now, he used to be quite a handful.

Fighting was a regular occurrence for him.

Although most of the time it wasn't his fault; it was usually the street punks who went too far with the orphans from the welfare home, like Xiao Shou.

They would often insult them, calling them children without parents, which would anger Xiao Shou, forcing him to retaliate.

Therefore, when it came to fighting, Jin Rong had confidence in him.

Even though he hadn't received formal military training, he wasn't completely defenseless.

And let's not forget, Xie Yushan, who shared his consciousness, was a soldier who had undergone rigorous military training.

With Xiao Shou's combat instincts combined with Xie Yushan's combat skills.

Even though this was "Taishan's" first sortie, it was clearly a debut at its peak.

The audience in front of the screens didn't know all these underlying details.

They simply found it thrilling. The sight of a nearly ninety-meter-tall Jaeger giant facing off directly against a hundred-meter-tall beast was impactful enough.

Truly brave warriors dare to face life's hardships and confront the blood that flows.

The world always expects men to be fearless and dauntless.

In short, go up and fight!