Pyramid and the Energy Matrix

On the battlefield, with Optimus Prime's resurrection, the situation was reversed in an instant.

Wings, dorsal thrusters, arm weapons, and a full-body suit of jet-black armor—all the equipment from Skyfire had been incorporated into Optimus Prime's body. The powerful armor gave him a completely new look, his appearance ferocious and menacing, yet still exuding majesty and dominance.

Standing completely upright, he is over 10 meters tall, and with the jet engines on his shoulders, he is even taller than Russell's younger version of Skyfire.

After changing into his new divine armor, Optimus Prime's appearance and combat power instantly skyrocketed. His fusion with Skyfire was far more than just one plus one; his combat power now surpassed the leader level, reaching a new height.

The Decepticon were momentarily stunned when he appeared, then unleashed a barrage of fire.

With Optimus Prime's current shield, he could easily withstand all the firepower, but that's not his fighting style. Besides, there are even more troublesome enemies waiting for him, and every bit of energy is extremely important.

Optimus Prime unfolds his four wings, activates his shoulder engines and back jets, adjusts his angle, and rapidly changes direction, moving swiftly across the battlefield.

The arm weapon lit up, and azure Arclight flashed continuously. With the help of the Skyfire aiming system, Optimus Prime could accurately hit a Decepticon with every shot he fired.

What does it mean to surpass the level of a leader?

Optimus Prime can shatter Decepticon into pieces with a single blow. Shields are useless against his powerful firepower. One second the Decepticon see a blue light, the next they are plunged into darkness. Flames are everywhere.

Aside from his fire control system, Optimus Prime's close-combat abilities are terrifying. Due to the explosive enhancement of his various functions, he surpasses all the Decepticon present by at least two levels. Even relying solely on his mobility and the Heat Knife launched from his arms, no one can stop his advance, not even for a second.

With a single charge and a change of direction, he combined fast and slow fighting techniques to confuse two nearby Decepticon robots. Then, his Heat Knife launched, effortlessly slicing the two enemies in half at the waist.

The saying "a tiger among sheep" perfectly describes Optimus Prime. The Decepticon, despite their best efforts, couldn't even keep up with him and get their dust. It was a one-sided crushing defeat, Carnage that wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Russell watched with great excitement. Taking advantage of Optimus Prime's distraction, he fired three shots in quick succession, knocking down the three Decepticon were stunned beside him. Then, he moved swiftly and dismantled them into metal rods.

He didn't kill them; he kept the number of missions in mind, and besides, these trash didn't deserve to die at his hands.

Moments later, there were no more Decepticon left standing on the battlefield. The Autobots cleared the area, shooting any survivors they found. There were simply too many Decepticon; the Autobots had no manpower to guard the prisoners, so they had to eliminate them all to prevent future trouble.

"Mr. Russell, thank you so much for your help. I owe you my life."

On the battlefield, Optimus Prime looked at the camp full of wounded soldiers, his heart heavy. The enemy's strength and his own weakness were one aspect, but more importantly, it was the betrayal from Sentinel Prime.

Being stabbed in the back by your teacher is a terrible feeling!

Russell waved his hand, glancing at Optimus Prime's black armor with mixed feelings, as if bidding farewell to his remains. Skyfire had completely covered Optimus Prime's body, leaving not even a spark of fire behind; he was utterly and completely dead.

Noticing Russell's gaze, Optimus Prime also felt a pang of sadness and said, "Skyfire asked me to convey a message to you. He is very grateful for your help and has no regrets about being able to see Skyfire's brilliance shine again before he dies."

Russell was taken aback and shook his head. "The old man must be confused. He made his brilliance Eternity. I didn't help him at all. When he decided to sacrifice himself, his light overshadowed everyone else."

"That's right, he's a respectable Autobots!" Optimus Prime nodded emphatically. Greatness is earned through one's own efforts, and Skyfire's glory has never been achieved through the hands of others.

Russell didn't want to continue the conversation, pointing towards the distant pyramids. "Optimus Prime, the Energy Matrix is there, and so is the Fallen. He's established a stronghold around the Energy Matrix and gathered a lot of Decepticon. Are you going to take the initiative, or wait for them to come to you?"

"Take the initiative!"

Optimus Prime immediately spoke, making a decision without hesitation.

Russell nodded, his five fingers clenching and pressing down on the ground, a flash of Electric Arc enveloping him and Optimus Prime. Target: Energy Matrix instance; team members Russell and Optimus Prime, about to arrive on the battlefield.

Skyfire's Character Card has expired, and Russell has been using Wealth Points to extend it because Skyfire is considered a mascot by the system, making renewing his Character Card as cheap as giving it away for free.

This is normal. Russell's younger version of Skyfire's power comes from a fragment of the AllSpark. If the system still charges exorbitant prices when renewing the subscription, that would be unreasonable.

Buzzing—

The two disappeared from the spot, without taking any other Autobots with them. Russell thought they would be a hindrance, and Optimus Prime didn't mention it either. The two made a pleasant decision in silence.

Pyramids! Energy Matrix!

The area surrounding the massive pyramid has been transformed into a steel fortress by the Decepticon. Everything flying in the sky and walking on the ground is made up of elite Decepticon warriors. The Fallen and Megatron are stationed in the center, guarding this Tower of Hope for the Transformers.

However, looking around, Sentinel Prime was nowhere to be seen, and even the two remaining Decepticon, Shockwave and Soundwave, were not there.

A faint blue halo, like an inverted bowl, enveloped the pyramid completely. The Decepticon had built a defensive shield; anyone who approached, except for Megatron the Fallen, would be melted into molten iron.

At the base of the pyramid, two giant robots, each over 10 meters tall, stand side by side.

"Teacher, Optimus Prime has been resurrected, so why won't you let me go and steal the Matrix key?" Megatron was quite puzzled. Without the key, the Energy Matrix couldn't be activated, and the Transformers' hope would be nothing more than a pile of scrap metal.

"It's no use. Those guys had a trick up their sleeve. If I get the Matrix Key, it will turn to dust immediately." The Fallen sneered. "They underestimate me. I also contributed to the creation of the Matrix Key. As long as I can capture Optimus Prime's spark alive, I will naturally have a way to open the key."

"So, that's why you let Optimus Prime be resurrected?"

That's right!

"But... Optimus Prime could pose a threat to you."

"He possesses the bloodline of the Supreme One and is qualified to kill me, but for the key and for the future of the race, I have no choice but to take the plunge." The Fallen narrowed his eyes slightly, his crimson electronic eyes flashing with an unreadable light.

He didn't say one thing: qualifications are one thing, ability is another. He firmly believed that he could kill Optimus Prime with his own hands.

Boom! Boom!

Two orange fireballs exploded in mid-air, scattering metal parts everywhere. A Decepticon corpse fell onto the surface of the shield, instantly melting into liquid due to the high temperature, and then slowly vaporizing and sublimating.

Russell and Optimus Prime arrived at the instance. As soon as they appeared, Optimus Prime opened fire, destroying the two Decepticon beside him who were still in shock. Seeing the defensive shield below, he frowned deeply, lowered the cannon muzzle, and unleashed maximum firepower, causing the shield to ripple wildly.

Unable to break through the defense!

Optimus Prime scanned the ground and immediately understood the reason. "The Decepticon have built a defensive shield, powered by metal spires on the ground. We must destroy them first."

"That's true, but before that, we need to take care of the smaller fry." Russell gripped the double-edged spear in one hand, firing the missile launcher on his arm continuously. The Decepticon guarding the pyramid were elite warriors, and their shields were much stronger than those they had encountered before.

"One person, one side!"

Optimus Prime's armor merged, his electronic eyes shone brightly with blue light, his engines accelerated, and he sped through the air, leaving behind bursts of fire in his wake.

Beneath the pyramid, Megatron looked up at the sky with a fierce expression. "Teacher, it's Optimus Prime and Skyfire. Starscream's intelligence was correct; Skyfire has sided with the Autobots."

"My disciple, do not be deceived by your eyes. He is not Skyfire. Skyfire's spark has been fused with Optimus Prime." The Fallen smiled coldly. "He is very likely the Parademon mentioned in the intelligence, the mysterious person who turned into Starscream."

Upon hearing Megatron's eyes revealed a chilling murderous intent. He had been deeply ashamed of being killed by Starscream on the battlefield in Los Angeles, and today he could finally take his revenge.

"Teacher, are there really magicians on this planet?" Megatron was about to make a move when he seemed to remember something, and a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

Following the Battle of Los Angeles, Soundwave stole a large number of classified documents from the America. Department of Defense, including intelligence concerning Russell, as well as sorcerers and the Sorcerer Supreme. This intelligence, dictated by the Secretary of Department of Defense, was entered into encrypted files and classified as top-level, accessible only to the President and the Department of Defense.

"I came to Earth at the very beginning of humankind, and have been observing them from Mars ever since. I have never seen any magician; he was just a rather special human being."

"Then his abilities..."

"The universe is vast and boundless, so it's not surprising that some powerful beings appear!" The Fallen affirmed first, then said, "His ability to transform from a lowly Carbon-based lifeforms into Cybertronian is indeed commendable. We should try to capture him alive. I want to interrogate his brain and turn his abilities into the power of our Cybertron."

"That's right, this power will become a part of Cybertron's glory!" With that, Megatron leaped into the air, transforming into a Cybertron jet fighter and soaring into the sky.

Meanwhile, Russell and Optimus Prime split into two groups, wreaking havoc in the skies and slaughtering the Decepticon air forces.

Russell, taking advantage of the Decepticon's eagerness to protect the metal spire, repeatedly launched feint attacks to lure them forward, then wielded his spears, which ignored the shields, and knocked them down from the sky one by one.

Boom! Rumble!!

Two missiles came hurtling towards him. Russell didn't take it seriously at first, but when he was blown away, he began to pay attention. Looking closely, he saw a menacing Cybertron jet fighter.

"Megatron!"