Rumble!
The half-crouching black Mecha slowly rose to its feet, its astonishing weight making the nearby sandy ground tremble slightly.
The three men and one woman nearby immediately scattered, putting distance between themselves and the Mecha.
It was not just No. 18. Players had climbed into over a hundred other Mechas and started them up as well.
Through the clear, synchronized images transmitted to his helmet visor, Wang Yu could see everything around him perfectly. He lifted his feet and took a few steps forward.
A moment later, the black Mecha also took a few steps forward, but its gait was slow and rather clumsy.
"What's going on? This feels much harder than during the closed beta, and the synchronized response is sluggish too." Wang Yu swung his arms in surprise.
A beat later, the black Mecha's arms followed suit, swinging twice.
Wang Yu was left speechless.
Just then, a melodious female voice sounded in his ears:
"Time's up. Recruit Mech Pilot Squad 146, move out.
"Mission destination: the Mars base fifteen li away, currently under invasion by Nebula Beasts. Mission objective: kill every Nebula Beast blocking your route to open a passage for the other mech pilot squads following behind."
"Activate sand-running mode. Power output at fifty percent."
Wang Yu gave the command with some excitement. The black Mecha's feet hummed, and it dropped straight onto its knees as roller tracks extended from both sides of its lower legs.
Rumble!
Propelled by its tracks, the black Mecha raced forward like a humanoid tank.
It was not just No. 18. More than two hundred other Mechas assumed the same configuration, converging into a mighty black dragon that charged straight toward the mission destination.
Bang!
A black Mecha traveling to Wang Yu's left struck a large rock protruding from the