Final Battle

"S God is awesome!"

"War Maniac Bro is about to fall!"

"Wow, the air superiority is too great, War Maniac Bro can't perform at all!"

"There's nothing I can do; I'm countered by their class."

A wave of cheers and discussions erupted from the audience; this was the first match of the round of 32 elimination rounds.

"Ah--"

In the center of the arena, Tian Sheng Zhan Kong roared to the sky, his body covered in blood, his strong body riddled with arrows.

His chest, arms, back, and thighs were almost entirely unscathed, but even so, the Fighter glared angrily at the enemy high in the sky.

"Roar--"

He used his last bit of strength to hurl the giant axe into the air, but the Wyvern Knight merely rose slightly and dodged the blow.

"When--"

The giant axe crashed to the ground, its blade deeply embedded in the earth.

However, another sharp arrow pierced through the air, striking the chest of the Born Battle Maniac and directly penetrating his fiercely beating heart.

The Born Battle Maniac let out a roar of unwilling anger, but finally fell backward.

no way.

In this match, the Born Battle Maniac had already given his all, but unfortunately his opponent was Single—as a teammate, Single knew him far too well.

Throughout the match, Singo played a very conservative style of play.

He hovered in the sky, constantly consuming the life force of the Born Battle Maniac with arrows, eventually kiting his opponent to death.

During this time, the Born Battle Maniac was also trying to deal damage, but Single's riding skills were too proficient, and he did not give the Born Battle Maniac any chance to get close.

Singo, riding on the back of Wyvern, looked down at the fallen Born Battle Maniac and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Battle Maniac, but this is a competition."

The commentator said, "Let's congratulate Single on winning this match!"

"S God is invincible!"

"Who said that S God can't Battle Maniac?"

"That's all Xin Gou is good for. He can only cheat by flying kites in the sky. The competition is not entertaining at all."

"How shameless!"

"Exactly, we'll have Kuang Chao Ge teach him a lesson later."

"This is esports. It doesn't matter what tactics you use; winning within the rules is awesome, you bunch of guys."

For such controversial players, sometimes the battles in the stands are more exciting than the matches on the field.

Round of 16, fourth match.

Xia Ye Qiuyu hangs suspended in mid-air, and firelight surges in golden eyes.

Wall of Fire! "Boom!"

With a crackling sound of burning air, a blazing wall of fire suddenly rose from the ground, blocking her way.

However, the massive armor crashed directly through the wall of fire, its surface covered by a spherical force field shield, and its thrusters spewing out flames.

The Chainsaw Sword on his right arm spun at high speed and swung down from mid-air.

Xia Ye Qiuyu's eyes flashed, flames swirled around his long robe, and his figure became ethereal and unpredictable.

Flame Jump.

A flame appeared dozens of meters away, gradually condensing into the shape of Xia Ye Qiuyu.

"Buzz—"

Meanwhile, Steel Frenzy's Chainsaw Sword missed its mark, instead slicing directly into the ground, creating a shower of flying stone chips.

"Oh? You actually dodged it?"

Steel Frenzy was quite surprised, but he did not stop attacking. He turned around in his armor and extended his left arm.

The cannon's muzzle contained terrifying energy, bursting forth with dazzling lightning.

"Boom--"

A thick Lightning Beam tore through the air, heading straight for the Xia Ye Qiuyu.

Xia Ye Qiuyu's expression suddenly changed, and he stretched out his hands, creating a hemispherical Fire Shield.

"Zzzzz"

Lightning and flame collide and cancel each other out, producing explosions that burst forth with blinding arcs and Mars.

Scorching steam billowed from the armor of the Steel Frenzy, while the energy core inside shone brightly.

Not only was he unleashing lightning, but he also activated the thrusters on his back, propelling him at high speed toward the direction of Xia Ye Qiuyu.

As Dragon Pact Sorcerer, Xia Ye Qiuyu's spell power is extremely high, but this time Steel Frenzy spent hundreds of Gold Coin to buy energy ore.

The set of Arcane Armor he acquired cost tens of thousands of Gold Coin, making him a true tycoon Fighter of the New Era.

This is a suppression by financial resources.

"Splash."

With a crisp sound, the Fire Shield finally gave way and shattered.

Xia Ye Qiuyu wanted to use Flame Jump again, but the Lightning Beam swept across rapidly, piercing through her body and causing the surrounding arcs of electricity to jump.

Suddenly, a dark shadow enveloped her—it was Steel Frenzy, who had arrived and raised the Chainsaw Sword high on his arm.

"I'm sorry."

"Buzz—"

"Let's congratulate Steel Frenzy on winning the match!"

"How cruel! Waaah, my Qiu Yu is gone just like that."

"Kuang Chao Ge is awesome!"

"Flesh and blood are weak and feeble, while machinery soars!"

"Kuang Chao Ge plays the best! He'll crush Xin Gou in the finals!"

"Singo eliminates the Born Battle Maniac!"

"A duel between a mage and Sorcerer! Vice President Royal Authority Feng Yun suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of Xia Ye Qiuyu!"

"The Steel Frenzy crushes the opponents once again, aiming for the championship!"

"Charlotte used the Scroll of Undead Dispersal to eliminate Yu Zhong Cheng Chi and avenge Vice President Ming Yue!"

"The Steel Frenzy continues its brutal performance, cleaving Xia Ye Qiuyu in two with Chainsaw Sword, leaving fans heartbroken!"

"Singo fired the Spell Breaking Arrow, piercing Charlotte's heart and advancing to the semifinals. The last mage player in the competition has fallen!"

As the knockout stage progressed, discussions on the forums became increasingly heated, and the level of interest in the competition reached its peak.

Even players who couldn't participate in the competition can see the match videos on the forum immediately, and can even argue with the fans of the opposing players.

The further along the game goes, the fewer players will be able to remain in the player's seat.

At this stage of the competition, no one will voluntarily admit defeat; everyone fights to the very last moment, making every match a life-or-death struggle.

These professional players are like the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each displaying their unique skills and employing a variety of methods that are dazzling to the eye.

Not only were the players in the audience completely engrossed, but even the Imperial Citizen who had bought tickets were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

In the empire's martial spirit, these battles between the Starfallers were very popular, and some people even made a lot of Ginar by selling record Image Recording Stone of the matches.

"The final of the First Imperial Gladiatorial Tournament is about to begin!"

"The Final Contest!"

"A showdown between the strongest powerhouse and the strongest free agent!"

In the end, only two players remained in the competition:

President of the Church of the Machine God, Manager of the Klaubo Wu Military Industrial Group, Level 8 Armored Division Branch of the Artificer, Steel Frenzy.

And also the strongest solo player in Erezege, a forum strategy guru, a level 8 Red Scale Conqueror, and Singo.

The finals will be held on the last day before the servers shut down, and after the awards ceremony, players will once again leave Erezege —ushering in a new era.

Therefore, the final match can be said to be the focus of everyone's attention.

Before the match, Steel Frenzy appeared quite relaxed during an interview with reporters, while Single continued his flamboyant speaking style.

Steel Frenzy: "Hehe, Single is very strong. I probably have a 50% chance of winning."

Singo: "I think if the total is 100%, he has 50%."

Immediately, the forum was thrown into an uproar again, with fans of Steel Frenzy and Single's fans engaging in heated exchanges, sparking round after round of flame wars.

"Imperial Citizen, welcome back to the competition venue."

"There will only be one match today, which is the final. I believe everyone has been looking forward to it for a long time."

"As for the two sides in the competition, I believe everyone is already very familiar with their names, so I don't need to go into details."

"Let's welcome the Red Team's player— Steel Frenzy!"

The Steel Frenzy, piloting the Arcane Armor, appeared at the end of the athletes' tunnel, smiling and waving to the crowd in the stands.

"Kuang Chao Ge!"

"Flesh and blood weep weakly, machinery ascends to the heavens!"

"Praise be to Omnissiah! Ring the bell three times!"

"Xin Gou's pre-match comments were far too arrogant. Give him a good slap in the face!"

The cheers from the stands were like a tsunami, with even the native inhabitants of the Empire shouting their support for the Steel Frenzy.

After all, his violent aesthetics of steel and blood and fire are very much in line with the consistent style of the Embers of the Burned Empire, which has won people's favor.

"Clang—Clang—"

Members of the Church of the Machine God actually brought the clock to the event. The long, resonant chimes echoed throughout the venue, becoming the background noise for the cheering audience.

The commentator continued, "Let's welcome the blue team's player—Singo!"

The Wyvern Knight appeared in the sky above the venue. He rode his Wyvern and circled for a long time before slowly landing on the ground.

The audience erupted in cheers, but this time it wasn't just cheers; it was also mixed with a lot of curses.

"S God is invincible!"

"S Da must be the champion!"

"Xin Gou is making a mess of things, spouting tough talk before the match. I'd like to see how he performs."

"Xin Gou is doomed!"

Both sides stood in their respective designated areas and looked at each other.

With the referee's whistle, the match began.

"Boom--"

The thrusters behind the Steel Frenzy spewed out dazzling flames, and the massive armor charged directly toward Single.

"Wyvern, ascend!"

Singo calmly gave the order, Wyvern flapped its wings vigorously, carrying the knight on its back as it climbed higher and higher.

"Whoosh—"

A cannon protruded from the left shoulder of the Steel Frenzy, from which a huge net shot out and flew high into the sky, about to trap the Wyvern.

Singo lowered his body, gripped the reins tightly, and used his body to control the Wyvern to make a sudden turn, the electric net whizzing past him.

At this moment, they were already nearly 100 meters in the air.

"It's not over yet."

"I call it— the Bird Catching Tactics!"

The Steel Frenzy within the protective shield sneered.

A huge cannon barrel slowly rose from its right shoulder, pointing towards the sky and aiming at the direction of the Wyvern Knight.

"Boom!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

One after another, spherical bolts of lightning shot into the sky, predicting the flight path of the Wyvern Knight and forming arcs in the air.

Singo continuously circled, swooped, climbed, made combat turns, and slid down and reversed at high altitudes.

This wasn't to show off his fancy flying skills, but simply to dodge the lightning bolt that predicted his trajectory.

The lightning balls suddenly exploded, arcs of electricity leaping, forming a giant net covering the sky high above.

Singo weaved and darted through the gaps in the lightning, occasionally drawing his bow and nocking an arrow.

However, the mechanical frenzy was surrounded by a thick force field shield, which ordinary arrows could not penetrate.

"This can't go on any longer!"

"The things he's come up with are too targeted. If this continues, we might end up trapped in the air."

"Now, there is only fighting!"

Singo crouched down, steer his Wyvern downwards, and plunged into the Steel Frenzy.

"Roar--"

The Wyvern let out a roar, and a huge Red Dragon phantom appeared behind him.

Dragon Roar Charge!

Undeterred, Steel Frenzy raised his right arm and unleashed a thick bolt of lightning.

"Boom--"

However, the Wyvern spread its wings in mid-air and narrowly escaped the attack.

The lightning bolt grazed his chest, leaving a charred mark.

Then, the Steel Frenzy suddenly swung its left fist.

The enormous fist roared down, propelled by flames, and the Wyvern was already upon it, with no way to dodge.

"Bang!"

"Aww—"

Broken teeth, splattered blood.

A loud, solid thud was heard, followed by a piercing wail, as the iron fist struck the Wyvern's head, sending it flying.

However, Singleo had already jumped off the dragon's back. He rolled on the ground a few times to cushion his fall, and then threw several metal discs at the Steel Frenzy.

He gazed up at the Steel Frenzy with fervor, licking the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Do you think you're the only one who took targeted measures?

"I've been prepared for this for a long time!"

The metal discs were precisely attached to the joints and core of the "Guardian" armor, constantly flashing red light.

"Beep, beep, beep"

This is a [Magic Electromagnetic Pulse Device] developed by the Church of the Machine God, specifically designed for this type of construct, but it was obtained by Singo through special means.

The sound of the Steel Frenzy suddenly trembled.

"This, this isn't—"

How could that be?

"Bang!"

The metal discs suddenly exploded, releasing a blue spherical energy field.

The towering "Guardian" armor collapsed to the ground, as if it had lost power, and its once-shining energy core went dark.

"No--"

The Steel Frenzy uttered a mournful cry.

The audience erupted in uproar, utterly astonished.

"Kuang Chao Ge's armor has collapsed!"

"It's over, he's probably going to lose. Artificer don't have any close-combat abilities!"

Is this the end?

Meanwhile, Singo, carrying his longsword, came to the cockpit and watched the Steel Frenzy through the tempered glass.

He first twirled his sword, then pointed the tip at the Steel Frenzy and said slowly:

"Kuang Chao Ge, your prized armor has been destroyed. Are you ready to admit defeat?"

Steel Frenzy's eyes were bloodshot as he gritted his teeth and said, "My new armor that I worked so hard to build!"

"I didn't want to reveal my final trump card, but— Xin Gou, you've gone too far!"

"Our Church of the Machine God has always advocated the suffering of flesh and blood and the ascension of machinery, but this will not happen until the technology reaches the required standard."

Singo's expression changed drastically.

As Steel Frenzy spoke, his body underwent a dramatic transformation. His muscles began to swell, and dark red, dragon-scale-like armor appeared on his skin. "Making a small modification to the body is quite normal, isn't it!"

Second heart, activate! Bone-strengthening organs, activate!

Muscle-strengthening organs, activate! Blood-regenerating organs, activate!

Dragon vein gene storage glands, activate! Dragon scale armor, activate! Finally, the Steel Frenzy, nearly four meters tall and covered in dark red armor, smashed through the glass and stood atop the wreckage.

"This is the perfect combination of our Church of the Machine God's genetic technology and mechanical technology, a super Fighter created based on dragon blood. I was fortunate enough to be the first test subject."

"I originally wanted to name it ' Astartes ' or ' Space Marine,' but the Imperial authorities rejected it."

Steel Frenzy casually picked up the Chainsaw Sword from the ground, pulled the rope, and made the sharp teeth spin at high speed.

"Buzz—"

"So, Vitagis Dragon Scale Monk, reporting for duty!"

By this time, Singo had already escaped to a distance of more than ten meters. He had just sensed an extremely dangerous aura and knew he had to be careful! He drew his Hunter Longbow to its full extent and fired at the Steel Frenzy, but the arrows were easily deflected by the dragon scale armor.

"Clang! Clang!"

Even explosive arrows and poison arrows are useless against this modified Fighter.

The modified Steel Frenzy possesses strength, agility, and reflexes far exceeding those of ordinary humans; this is the culmination of the extraction of dragon genes by the Gene Master of the Church of the Machine God.

"Useless! Die for my Guardian Armor, Xin Gou!"

Steel Frenzy leaped forward and arrived in front of Single at lightning speed. He raised his Chainsaw Sword high and brought it down with a mighty slash.

"Buzz—"

Blood and flesh splattered everywhere, and the match ended. This was Singleo's first death since entering Erezege.

The commentator's tone was exceptionally excited. "It seems the final winner of the match has been decided!"

"Let's congratulate Steel Frenzy for becoming the Empire's first Dragon Flame Champion!"

"Holy crap? The bigwigs of the Church of the Machine God have even started making canned food?"

"The Steel Frenzy is awesome!"

"Flesh and blood are weak and feeble, while machinery soars!"

A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience, and the venue was filled with jubilation. After several days of competition, the final winner had finally emerged!