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As the preparation countdown began, both sides sealed their Mecha Cockpits.

Then both mechas began some simple movements. Zhang Shirong controlled his combat mecha without making any flashy moves.

Both mechas activated and performed basic motions, mainly to check the operation of their various systems.

It was equivalent to a mecha startup self-check.

"Begin!" the referee announced.

Zhang Shirong controlled his mecha and jogged straight toward Bart's mecha.

He was not moving very fast.

Bart's mecha also jogged toward its opponent.

The difference in agility between a mecha weighing over a hundred tons and one weighing over three hundred tons was immediately apparent.

Zhang Shirong's mecha looked especially good when it ran, since its design was inherently elegant.

Bart's mecha, on the other hand, resembled a slovenly fat man, its movements looking somewhat comical.

Moreover, Bart's mecha had one shoulder slightly turned forward, with both hands clasped together.

"Looks like Bart's mecha intends to concentrate the power of its entire body into its shoulder, using its own tonnage and strength to contend with Zhang Shirong's mecha," the people watching the livestream quickly began discussing.

"Zhang Shirong's mecha should defeat Bart's with agility instead of trying to clash head-on with him!"

"That won't be easy. Zhang Shirong has his pride too. As a genius of the Zhang Family, he definitely wants to put on a good showing."

"To geniuses like him, someone like Bart isn't even worth taking seriously."

"Zhang Shirong's mecha is already slowing down!"

"Zhang Shirong really is preparing to confront Bart's mecha head-on. Looks like he wants to rely on his mecha's agility!"

Since both mechas were closing in on the center, it took them less than ten seconds to approach each other.

Like a boxer, Zhang Shirong's mecha swayed its body and began throwing punches.

But everyone's