Fenshui Region.
A monstrous beast that looked like a spider but was covered in spots resembling human faces moved slowly through the mountain forest. Its forelimbs were straight and sharp like long swords, and whenever they swept through the trees, the trunks toppled as though cut down by blades.
The cuts in the trees were smooth, and they fell in heaps along the Giant Spider's path.
The Giant Spider suddenly stopped. Several eyes on its head reflected the distant scene.
Huge figures had appeared there. Those figures, seeming almost godlike, gradually filled every inch of the horizon.
The Giant Spider let out a silent hiss. Its sword-like forelimbs moved uneasily, bringing down trees throughout the mountain forest and raising clouds of dust.
At that moment, mechas were gathering on the distant horizon.
A large number of mechas from three Undercities stood in a line, seemingly intent on surrounding the Fenshui Region.
Inside Bi'an's cockpit, Luo Yan heard Bai?'s sigh come through the communications channel.
"The last time I saw so many mechas fighting together was in Guifa City."
Kang Shun's voice followed. "The Strategic Affairs Department is launching a counterattack. Scenes like this will only become more common from now on."
Liang Jian's voice then rang out over the public channel.
"Everyone from Guangling, the situation is somewhat different from what we anticipated."
"So our action plan needs to be adjusted accordingly."
"From this point onward, the mechas from the three Undercities and the Tiangang Dragon Riders will act together."
"Our mission is to clear a path for the Dragon Riders and ensure, as much as possible, that they enter the enemy headquarters area at full strength."
"Additionally, time is of the essence, so we can't maintain formation as we advance."
"Once we begin, aside from Class Three, Team Four