"You are the murderer who attacked the slave market!"
Han Xiao also feigned shock, as if he had just recognized Ashes. His acting was superb, and the shock in his tone was convincingly genuine.
According to the information DarkStar possessed, he was just an insignificant passerby. Once they clashed, he would definitely discover that he was the witness to the hasty confrontation that night. From Ashes's perspective, the two had only met once, which was the night of the attack on the slave market. Therefore, it was normal for him to pretend to recognize Ashes's ability and treat him as the attacker.
This disguise also serves another purpose: to conceal his knowledge of the truth about DarkStar and escape suspicion.
From the moment the attack began, this series of thoughts started brewing in Han Xiao's mind.
As expected, seeing his surprise, Ashes didn't even consider the possibility that "Han Xiao is the Mysterious Person who discovered the origin of DarkStar."
On the night of the attack, due to a power outage in the area, it was pitch black. Both sides were wearing masks and mechs, so they did not know each other's identities. Unexpectedly, they bumped into each other by chance.
What a small world!
Han Xiao was the first special opponent who was lower in rank than him but immune to [Carbon Atom Deconstruction]. Although they only fought briefly, the impression Han Xiao left on Ashes was extremely deep and unforgettable.
Ashes was shocked. His previous nonchalant attitude vanished, replaced by curiosity and fighting spirit in his eyes. "Last time we clashed hastily without a clear winner. This time, I'm not in a hurry."
The eyewitness was the culprit who exposed the attack, and his true identity was Black Star, the target of this attack. With old and new grudges combined, Ashes's fighting spirit was at its peak, and he decided to unleash his strongest power.
Ashes clenched his fist, and black carbon dust swirled and coalesced into a straight double-edged sword. Its atomic structure was tightly distributed, transforming into diamond. Although it was very brittle, Ashes could repair it at any time, making up for its shortcomings, making it both strong and tough.
Boom!
At the same time, countless black dust particles, tiny in size, were ejected from the ground, floating throughout the arena and seeping into the gaps between the mechs.
The enemy's momentum surged exponentially, and Han Xiao felt the pressure.
Originally, Ashes thought taking down Han Xiao would be an easy task, but he realized he was wrong. Han Xiao was a tough opponent, so he changed his mind and took Han Xiao seriously, adopting the attitude one would use to deal with a powerful enemy.
call--
Seven Sonic Attack Sphere flew out, hovered in the air, and expanded into a sound field. The cage made of Ashes had limited space, which allowed it to create an excellent reverberation echo.
With the Black Scythe in hand and a floating shuttle shield surrounding his body, his gauntlets, arm armor, and leg armor glowed with red and blue heat. The parts that had been upgraded with electromagnetic combustion technology were now in full power.
Due to signal interference, Han Xiao was unable to summon support from afar, forcing him to fight in the mech's standard mode. Without backup equipment, this was a significant disadvantage for the mechanic.
"Get out of the way." Han Xiao pushed Aroshia aside, spun his scythe, and unleashed a lightning-fast strike that hit the wall without causing any damage.
His eyes darkened; the wall was too solid, there was no way to break through.
There was no way to retreat; only one battle remained.
At this moment, the seven DarkStar Warriors unleashed their abilities, and the three Pugilist Class, their auras as fierce as beasts and dragons, charged forward in a triangular formation, attacking and surrounding the enemy.
Bang!!
The scythe swung out a crescent-shaped blade of light, standing firm on the spot, and clashed fiercely with the three!
The shockwave erupted and echoed within the cage!
Aroshia was cornered and could only watch from the sidelines.
Ashes was extremely curious about Han Xiao's immunity to manipulation. Since signal jamming had been set up and Black Star couldn't call for support, they had time to slowly work on Han Xiao.
Just as Han Xiao was attacked and engaged in a fierce battle, all the players who were on duty in their aircraft on the other side of the floating island triggered a new mission.
[[Emergency Mission - Support]]
[Mission Description: Your leader has been ambushed by a group of uninvited guests and is engaged in a fierce battle. As members of the mercenary group, remember that when your leader is in trouble, help comes from all sides.]
[Mission Requirements: Quickly reach the battlefield to support Black Star. Coordinates are...]
[Reward: Depends on support speed and number of supporters.]
[Consequences of Refusal: Black Star Mercenary Group's Favorability -300]
All the players were invigorated.
Ashes's abilities are very strong. Not only is he good at close combat, but he can also control countless floating dust particles to transform into spears for thrusting or into tentacles to restrict Han Xiao's movements. So far, the biggest threat is the dust that seeps into the gaps in the mecha, changes its shape inside, and destroys the structure of the Flying Serpent. At least one-third of the damage is dealt by Ashes.
The seven DarkStar Warriors worked in perfect coordination, while three martial artists restrained Han Xiao. They engaged in a passionate brawl, exchanging punches and kicks, their battle igniting a raging inferno. Two superhumans, one secreting strong acid and the other capable of converting cosmic energy and injecting it into a special metal, destabilizing its structure and turning it into a bomb, lurked to the side, frantically attacking Han Xiao —one spitting, the other throwing iron balls.
There was also a mechanic who was skilled in electromagnetic interference and intelligent intrusion. He connected to Flying Serpent through his combat suit and wrote hacking programs to interfere with Flying Serpent's system, even trying to seize control. Han Xiao's intelligent technology was still at the level of Basic Knowledge, so he could only turn off most of the automatic functions, retain the manual Neural Link, and stop detection and analysis to prevent Flying Serpent's system from being breached. This mechanic also controlled several shield generators to block damage for his teammates, playing a role in controlling the field and providing strong support.
The last one is an electric mage who works most closely with Ashes. He uses carbon dust as a bridge to release electric shock magic, which Ashes transforms into highly conductive graphene to amplify its power and create an all-around electric shock that burns out the internal circuitry of the Flying Serpent.
Bang bang bang--
The barrage of attacks rained down on the Flying Serpent Mecha, rapidly multiplying its wounds. Surrounded by seven equals and a powerful enemy, Han Xiao found himself in Danger at Every Turn, as if facing a raging storm. He was unable to retaliate.
Even with the [Snake Demon] activated, they could barely maintain the situation; they were determined to kill the enemy, but powerless to reverse the tide.
The mech's durability plummeted. After only a few minutes of fighting, it dropped to 16%, almost destroyed, riddled with wounds, and on the verge of collapse.
Han Xiao took a deep breath, channeling all his energy into his propulsion device. He twisted in an astonishing arc, escaping the battle like a fish and heading straight for the acid-spitting superhuman. He quickly closed in, and along the way, Garrett fired a shot at the mechanic, leaving him unable to protect his teammates and unable to control his shield. He then swung his Black Scythe, intending to strike him down.
"Explode!" Ashes roared, clenching his fist. Before Han Xiao could attack, he could deliver the final blow to the damaged Flying Serpent!
In an instant, countless sharp spikes burst forth from inside the Flying Serpent!
The mecha was instantly riddled with holes and on the verge of falling apart.
Just then, a hazy white light bloomed, and the Flying Serpent, which was about to shatter, miraculously reassembled itself, restoring its energy level to its peak.
Mechanical Continuation!
"What!" Ashes was shocked and greatly surprised. His sure-fire attack had failed to break Han Xiao's weapon. It was too late to stop him now.
The acid-elemental user, who had initially believed that Ashes could stop Han Xiao in time, was immediately horrified and could only watch helplessly as the cold light of the scythe rapidly magnified in his vision.
At the same time, Willpower Burning!
Brush!
A deep black light flashed by, followed by a splatter of blood. A hideous scar stretched from the top of the acid-powered individual's head to his chin, as if splitting his face in two.
The enemy's health plummeted!
"Aaaaaah!!"
The acid-elemental user screamed and collapsed to the ground, blood splattering from his face. Before Han Xiao could unleash his next strike, Ashes hurriedly pulled him aside.
Just the next moment, the Flying Serpent shattered into pieces.
Mechanical Continuation allowed Flying Serpent to remain steadfast for another five seconds. It was this extra time that allowed Han Xiao to unleash his strike, severely injuring one of the attackers despite the combined assault!
"Huff, huff..." Han Xiao panted heavily. He had wanted to kill the acid man for a long time. He kept spitting at him. How disgusting!
Ashes's face was grim. His subordinates had suffered heavy losses, partly due to his own mistakes, and anger rose within him.
However, this was just a simple accident. The outcome of the battle was no longer in doubt. Black Star had reached its limit after enduring for so long. From the moment the mecha shattered, Han Xiao was a lamb to the slaughter, with no chance of fighting back.
A mechanic who loses the protection of their mech will have their combat effectiveness reduced by at least half!
"The battle ends here. I said that not resisting would mean less suffering, and I am a man of my word..."
Ashes's eyes were cold. "Are you ready to feel the pain?"
With the Flying Serpent destroyed and unable to summon a backup mech, Han Xiao's body was left unprotected. He glanced at the scattered fragments, his expression calm and unperturbed, completely unconcerned about the current perilous situation. He casually slung the Black Scythe over his shoulder and chuckled, "Don't speak too soon. The battle won't be over until I fall."
When it comes to fighting, Master Han has never backed down.