Mecha: Full Metal Storm
Chapter 12

Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye

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> The Classic of Regions Within the Seas: South says: The Si-beast lies east of Shun's Burial, south of the Xiang River. Its form is like an ox, dark blue-black, with a single horn.

In the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Si-beast is a kind of auspicious creature resembling a water buffalo, entirely pitch-black, with a single horn.

But in reality, the Si-beast is a giant beast, a Fierce Beast.

The current naming of known giant beasts is largely based on the ancient strange book, the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

They are named according to descriptions similar to those in the ancient text.

Luo Yan had seen information on the Si-beast in the 'Giant Beast General Knowledge Class'. This ox-like giant beast could easily smash through a building.

They are usually covered in a layer of blue-black hide. The Si-beast's fur is long and thick; when it charges at full speed, it looks like a moving black cloud.

After the Exploration Corps discovered the giant beast's appearance, the roar of gunfire and cannons had already begun to sound at the front of the convoy.

Not long after, the broadcast inside the vehicle sounded again.

"Northwest, ten o'clock direction, a second giant beast has appeared."

"It's also a 'Si-beast'!"

"Calculating its path of movement, it will collide with the Academy convoy."

Hearing this broadcast, the students' faces turned pale.

Luo Yan gripped his rifle tightly.

"Stay calm."

Wei Fenghua said calmly, "He Hao and his team will protect us."

Luo Yan looked out the window.

The heavy mecha named 'Black Thunder' had already taken large strides forward.

Inside the mecha cockpit, He Hao, a man of tough disposition, said in the squad channel, "Same as always, use the 211 Standard Formation."

"Roger."

"Understood."

As the team members responded, two Mystic Machines stood in the center of the giant beast's movement trajectory.

They raised two pitch-black rifles with thick barrels.

Information flashed through Luo Yan's mind: the specialized rifle for giant beasts, the Divine Might Type 3!

Length: 48.21 meters, barrel length: 22.35 meters, caliber: 37 centimeters.

Magazine capacity: 30 rounds, effective range: meters, muzzle velocity: 950 meters per second.

At this moment, He Hao's 'Black Thunder' and Su Jiu's 'Greedy Wolf'.

Spread out to the left and right.

Forming a slight crescent formation.

All weapon systems on 'Black Thunder's' two arms and chest opened.

The back armor of 'Greedy Wolf' also unfolded, revealing a cannon with an extending barrel.

"It's the 211 Formation."

Wei Fenghua said casually, "Does anyone know what the 211 Formation is?"

Li Bohang pushed up his glasses and said, "The 211 Formation: two mechas are responsible for the main firepower output, while the other two mechas provide support."

"During the firepower output period, the two support mechas can act freely according to the situation. That is the 211 Formation."

"Very good, 10 credits awarded." Wei Fenghua nodded.

A soft murmur went through the carriage.

Just answering a question gets you 10 credits?

Why didn't you say so earlier, Teacher Wei!

At this point, the students could already feel the ground trembling.

Then, from a distant dense forest, a black cloud burst out.

It was a giant beast that looked like a water buffalo. As it ran, its long, thick fur rippled up and down.

The Si-beast!

On the center of its forehead grew a single thick, sharp horn, covered in spiral patterns.

Those patterns were emitting a blue-black radiance, like a burning demonic flame!

"Open fire!"

Inside the cockpit, Captain He Hao gave the order.

The next second.

All four mechas opened fire simultaneously.

The two Mystic Machines in the center, responsible for the main firepower output, had their Divine Might Type 3 rifles firing 'bang bang bang' without pause.

The muzzle spat a long, bright tongue of flame, and the bullets streaked in a fiery line straight toward the target.

Massive shell casings clattered down around the mech's feet, splattering mud and stone across the ground.

Watching those casings etched with patterns, Luo Yan knew they were Armor-Piercing Rounds designed for Giant Beasts.

They worked quite well against the thick-skinned, tough-fleshed Giant Beasts.

Under the dense barrage, the distant Black Cloud kept blooming with spurts of blood.

As Black Thunder and Greedy Wolf joined the assault.

Inside the vehicle.

Luo Yan felt as if an earthquake were shaking the canyon!

Under the fierce bombardment, patches of forest trees were mowed down.

The Giant Beast Si-beast was battered and staggered.

Then, the Demon Mech Greedy Wolf opened its armor plating on both sides of its abdomen.

On each side, a Guided Missile extended with the aid of a mechanical arm.

As flames shot from their tails, the two missiles dragged trails of fire.

With a sharp shriek, they struck the Giant Beast's two forelimbs.

The explosion shattered the forelimbs, and under inertia, the Si-beast let out a mournful cry as it pitched forward, sliding across the ground.

Seeing this.

He Hao let out a roar.

He piloted the heavy mech charging toward the Giant Beast.

The moment he closed in.

Black Thunder raised its arm and clenched its fist.

Struck with ferocity!

The Steel Fist cut through the air.

Letting out a deep, muffled howl.

The fist's edge flickered with a dark light.

It slammed into the center of the Si-beast's head.

The canyon instantly rang with a solemn sound like a great bell.

The shockwave howled outward.

All nearby trees bent low.

The windows of the vehicle Luo Yan was in rattled with a hum.

Before one wave subsided.

Another rose!

The mech Black Thunder's fist was still pressed against the Si-beast's head.

The dark light on the fist's edge had dimmed, but in an instant, it flared bright again.

And then—exploded.

Boom.

The Si-beast's whole body shuddered, then sprang up, flipping over Black Thunder's head.

It crashed heavily onto the ground.

The earth instantly kicked up a ring of soil, spreading wildly!

Inside the vehicle, all the students were thrown to the floor.

A chorus of shouts.

Luo Yan, getting up, had faint silver light glowing around his crimson pupils.

He used Qi Gazing Eyes.

Looking out.

Within the Si-beast's gray-white glow, the ring of fiery red light was rapidly dimming.

Its Vitality Value, a four-digit number, was quickly changing, dropping to zero in moments.

Actually, he didn't need Qi Gazing Eyes to see it.

The Giant Beast's head had completely exploded, its single horn stuck into the ground—it was dead beyond dead.

Then Black Thunder turned around, walked over to the horn.

Pulled it out.

And raised it high overhead.

A cheer erupted in the carriage.

In the eyes of the New Students.

'Black Thunder' was like a God of War.

Tall, invincible!

The Exploration Corps had also eliminated the military beasts, so the convoy stopped temporarily.

Collection personnel busily retrieved organs, horns, claws, and other items from the Giant Beast's body.

The most important of these was the Giant Beast's 'Core'.

That was the essence of the Giant Beast's entire body.

"You all saw that just now."

Taking advantage of the break, Wei Fenghua didn't forget to instruct the students.

"During combat, prioritizing ranged attacks is the standard battle procedure."

"Ammunition can be reproduced if it's gone, but the mech, and the pilot."

"If damage occurs, it's a huge loss."

A student raised their hand: "Teacher, was that Combat Skill 'Black Thunder' used at the end?"

Wei Fenghua nodded: "That's right."

"That was He Hao's Combat Skill, Scorching Thunder Double Strike."

"That fist technique can deliver two impacts, and the second impact is more powerful, more fierce."

"Through the Empathy System, amplified by the mech, it can kill a Giant Beast in one punch."

"In the future, when you go to the Battlefield, you'll do the same."

"First, use guns and cannons to exhaust the Giant Beast's stamina, and when an opportunity for victory appears, use Combat Skills or Mystic Arts as the decisive move."

The students nodded one after another.

Wei Fenghua suddenly asked again: "What is the basis for classifying Giant Beast ranks?"

Luo Yan immediately answered: "They are classified based on their abilities and threats."

Wei Fenghua nodded, then asked: "And what is the basis for classifying Giant Beast grades?"

This time, Lin Wei seized the opportunity: "Based on their size and weight. Therefore, for Giant Beasts of the same rank, one cannot blindly judge strength by grade."

Wei Fenghua said with satisfaction: "Correct, you two performed well. Reward, 10 points."

Immediately, a chorus of frustrated groans rang out.

The recovery work continued until evening.

The convoy simply stopped moving forward.

Students and soldiers set up camp nearby.

After a simple dinner.

Wei Fenghua called the students over.

"Now, draw lots to determine the groups."

"Tomorrow, you will work in groups to assist the Exploration Corps in collecting medicinal herbs."

"Complete the task, and you will all receive credit rewards."

Hearing there were credit rewards.

Luo Yan was very happy.

But hearing about grouping, he was a bit displeased.

He was used to going it alone.

At that moment, he remembered what Li Bohang had said.

To walk the path of a Mech Master, one had to adapt to the collective.

Luo Yan thought to himself.

Let's start adapting with this collection mission.

A moment later.

The grouping results came out.

Luo Yan's teammates were Wu Renfan and Zeng Shan.

Wu Renfan was thin and weak, wearing glasses with very thick lenses.

This person usually had no presence.

Luo Yan had no impression of him.

Zeng Shan was tall and sturdy, with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

During the Academy Exam, when he found out he passed, he was so happy his eyes turned red and he raised his arms to cheer.

Luo Yan had some impression of him.

But they usually had no interactions.

Looking at the two of them.

Luo Yan said succinctly, "Tomorrow's mission, I'll be the team leader."

He didn't like being ordered around.

So he took the initiative to make the request.

If the two didn't agree, then they'd split up.

"Alright, I have no objections." Wu Renfan said with a smile hanging on his face.

Zeng Shan also nodded. "You had the highest score in the Academy Exam, I really admire that."

"If you're the team leader, I have no objections either."

With that, the matter was settled.

Luo Yan turned around and went to find Wei Fenghua.

When he saw Wei Fenghua, this teacher was tossing a capsule into his mouth.

After swallowing it with water.

Wei Fenghua let out a laugh. "An old ailment from before. Is there something you need from me?"

Luo Yan sat down beside him.

"Teacher, if I obtained a 'Primordial Stone Fragment,' would my 'Qi Gazing Eyes' mutate?"

Wei Fenghua glanced at him. "Definitely."

"However, Primordial Stone Fragments aren't something just anyone can get."

"This is the highest grade of resource, only rewarded to those with merit."

"Of course, there's no saying you won't have a chance in the future."

Luo Yan, feeling the groundwork was laid, asked, "If I had the chance to obtain one, what kind of Divine Treasure could the 'Qi Gazing Eyes' mutate into?"

Wei Fenghua said casually, "The Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye."

"Its abilities are: breaking obstacles, recognizing illusions, far sight, Strong Memory, and observing qi."

"After a breakthrough, it becomes the 'Eye of True Suchness.'"

"The Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye."

"The Eye of True Suchness?"

Luo Yan was astonished. "Divine Treasures can also break through?"

Wei Fenghua smiled faintly. "Why not?"

"Even the levels of the Visualization Technique can break through."

"Naturally, Divine Treasures are no exception."

"It's just that the curriculum hasn't reached that point yet, so you don't know for now."

"If you're interested in 'Divine Treasures,' I'll give you a book when I get back. You can read it yourself."

Luo Yan gladly agreed.

He didn't dare to disturb him further.

He returned to his own tent.

On the way.

Luo Yan was filled with joy.

He finally knew the name of his 'Divine Treasure' after mutation.

And he also learned that 'Divine Treasures' could break through.

He suddenly felt that his future was bright.

At that moment, he saw Wu Renfan coming out of his tent.

Luo Yan couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

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