A Duel for Honor!

Presumably, at this moment...

The roadblocks gave me a full understanding of what it means to live a treacherous world and how wicked people can be!

Life is often more dramatic than any play. One second you're full of confidence, believing you've got this in the bag, but who could have imagined that the next second you'd fall from Heaven to Hell?

The key issue is that these two seem to have absolutely no scruples or intentions whatsoever regarding their actions.

Are you kidding me?

In just a few minutes, Lu Zhang's mind was almost short-circuited by a mental Stormfront.

Shouldn't the Decepticons and Sentinel Prime be in the same group?

In just a few words, this shameless old bastard has switched sides to the other side!

It's like you were watching a play, but suddenly you become a character in it.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this character should be killed off soon; he's just a minor character!

"Sentinel Prime, this isn't what we agreed on!" Barricade panicked, glaring angrily. "Don't forget who woke you from your slumber! If you dare betray us, Megatron won't forgive you!"

Looking at the roadblock, which was clearly all bark and no bite, Alvin couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He turned to look at Sentinel Prime, a playful smirk on his lips. "It's threatening you. Sounds pretty scary, don't you think?"

"You seem to have misunderstood something, Roadblock."

Faced with Barricade's weak threat, Sentinel Prime's reaction was calm. "If I wanted to, I could replace Megatron at any time. The reason I haven't is simply because, in my plans, it still has some use."

Unfortunately, the roadblock overlooked one thing.

From beginning to end, Sentinel Prime chose to cooperate with the Decepticons, and the most important reason for this was not because he was in a weaker position.

Rather, compared to the Autobots who adhere to the ideal of "peace," they are fundamentally incapable of becoming partners. That's why Sentinel Prime chose to cooperate with the Decepticons, who are easier to control, rather than being forced to agree after being "threatened."

There is a decisive difference between these two!

"Weren't you going to prove something to me?" Sentinel Prime, holding the "Yuan Shen Blade," adopted a spectator's look and glanced at Alvin: "I don't mind stalling for time, but your Autobots companions might not be able to hold out for very long."

"Oh, you guessed my plan?" Alvin was slightly surprised. Could this old man be a mind reader?

"I told you, you and I are very similar, equally Sentinel Prime." At this point, it was unclear whether it was sarcasm or self-mockery, but he shook his head slightly and sighed, "I can roughly guess some of your plans, but I just don't understand where your confidence comes from."

"So, you deliberately went easy on me to test my 'confidence'?" Alvin asked.

Very good, it's obvious at a glance. Sentinel Prime has done a lot of underhanded things in the past, no wonder he can read his mind.

"Because of Optimus Prime, I don't mind giving you a chance."

Sentinel Prime, sword in hand, turned his gaze to Optimus Prime: "I don't know you, but I know Optimus Prime very well. While he's undoubtedly unqualified as a leader, he's certainly not a fool. I'm curious about the reason why you can command the Autobots."

"So, from the very beginning, you were already planning to bet on both sides?"

Even Alvin had to admire Sentinel Prime's shamelessness.

"No, to be precise, it's three-way," Sentinel Prime said calmly. "If the Fallen wins, I'll bet on it. From any perspective, even if it's about ruling the universe, the Fallen will still need my 'Space Bridge' technology."

With technical skills comes confidence; no wonder he dared to offer three-way betting.

It's easy to see from this that Sentinel Prime's goal is very clear: he'll help whoever wins, except for the stubborn Autobots. No matter which side wins in the end, he'll help them realize their wish to rebuild Cybertron!

"Whether it's treacherous or cunning, I don't care."

Sentinel Prime, his face expressionless, stared at Optimus Prime and said, word by word, "All I care about is Cybertron. So, if you want me to submit, then show me the 'reason' you have to subdue the Autobots, and the 'confidence' you possess."

Even the most cowardly Transformers, left standing around like an NPC, listening to others' comments, will inevitably feel angry.

What's more, Barricade was known for its fiery temper, and it unleashed an energy blast at Alvin. "Are you... treating me like I don't exist?!"

Boom!

The shockwave from the energy cannon spread outwards, filling the air with smoke and dust.

However, Alvin was unharmed, calmly gazing at it while holding the "Spear of Song": "Optimus Prime, Jetfire, finish this quickly, just leave it with a breath left, I have a use for it."

Upon hearing this, Optimus Prime intensified his attack, transforming the heat-cutting blades on his arms into hand axes that cleaved towards the roadblock.

Meanwhile, Jetfire, providing support from the side, used his seasoned experience to occasionally fire energy cannons from blind spots.

Even though the energy is very weak, like a tickle, it's still incredibly annoying!

After being harassed several times, the roadblock became even more irritable, and the thought of Sentinel Prime's betrayal threw him into disarray.

Optimus Prime seized Optimus Prime opening and swung his Thermal Cutter Axe, severing Barricade's arm in one fell swoop!

"Aaaaaah!!!"

Amidst screams, Barricade's resentment surged wildly. He roared hysterically, still threatening relentlessly, "Sentinel Prime, I've already told all the Decepticons about your betrayal! If you don't save me, Megatron will definitely come after you!"

"Oh."

Sentinel Prime remained unmoved, even giving a cold laugh, "Megatron? When I was dominating the battlefield, it was still a miner."

Seeing that there was no hope of getting help, Roadblock felt a chill in his heart and was completely at a loss.

"Come on, I will prove to you who the true warrior is!"

Suddenly, Barricade roared, adopting a desperate stance, and metal blades shot from its arms. "In the name of the Decepticons, and with Primus as our witness, I, Barricade, challenge you, Optimus Prime Primus!"

Optimus Prime, who was about to chop off Barricade's Optimus Prime with his axe, suddenly slammed on the brakes upon hearing this.

A thermal cutting axe, even if it's just half an inch off, can easily destroy a roadblock.

"Optimus Prime, have you forgotten the traditions of Cybertron?!"

If it weren't for the fact that it's a mechanical life form, Roadblock would probably be drenched in sweat by now.

On Cybertron, there is an extremely ancient tradition: a duel where both sides wager their honor under the witness of "Primus"!

After a brief silence, Optimus Prime couldn't overcome his inner turmoil and silently took a few steps back. "Fine, I accept your challenge. With Primus as my witness, I will personally cut off your head!"

It's done!

Barricade was secretly delighted; Optimus Prime was indeed as easy to "manipulate" as ever!

In other words, Optimus Prime was willing to believe it; if it had been Megatron, he would have definitely stabbed him in the back.

Suppressing its joy, it assumed a fighting stance, but still somewhat uneasy, it added, "Optimus Prime, since this is a duel of honor, it's between the two of us!"

"Certainly."

Optimus Prime turned to Jetfire: "Please don't interfere in our battle."

"Are you sure?" It was clear that Jetfire was speechless at Optimus Prime's stubbornness and inflexibility.

Anyone can see that Roadblock has no intention of fighting you at all; he's just using Cybertron tradition as an excuse to run away!

But Optimus Prime, of Optimus Prime, was foolish enough to fall for it!

Optimus Prime remained silent, his arms transforming into thermal cutting blades. Despite his severe injuries, he still displayed the qualities of a leader. "Come, in the presence of Primus, let us fight for glory!"