Bang! Under the violent impact, Optimus Prime's massive body sank deep into the wall of a skyscraper. The nearby humans had long since fled in terror, while Murphy let out a sigh of relief—not for the humans, but for himself.
Megatron had not come after him first. Instead, he had immediately engaged Optimus Prime in battle, showing just how irreconcilable the two factions were. Compared to the AllSpark Cube, Megatron actually wanted to kill Optimus Prime even more.
Megatron's arrival greatly invigorated the Decepticons. Blackout charged straight into the battlefield, while Murphy did not remain idle either. He rushed over as well. How could he take down Megatron if he stayed too far away? Blackout's first target was Bumblebee at the front, and the two instantly became locked in combat. Murphy, meanwhile, faced Ratchet, while Ironhide also went after Megatron.
Bang! After knocking Optimus Prime down, Megatron spun around and punched the charging Ironhide squarely. Then, with a backward kick, he knocked the freshly risen Optimus Prime down again. His arms transformed into massive cannons. Boom! He fired a shot at Optimus Prime, then transformed into a fighter jet and flew upward. In an unbelievable maneuver, he turned in midair and aimed downward. Whoosh, whoosh... Missiles rained down on Ironhide below.
Murphy watched the battlefield. Megatron really is formidable. A top-tier Combat Matrix. Though it isn't the Matrix of Leadership, its combat power is truly exceptional. Ratchet was being driven back step by step by Murphy. Murphy's reaction speed was superior, and his humanoid system was proving immensely useful.
By linking Starscream's body to every part of his own body, he could move directly through the Matrix, and the machine body would follow his movements. Its speed was not as fast as his, though; at most, it could operate at