In the War Realm, at the No. 30 open-air combat training ground.
"Let's do it here." Kailo led the group to this spot, standing opposite Han Xiao, keeping a considerable distance between them. From afar, their figures appeared as tiny dots.
Han Xiao looked around. The field was spacious, with towering mechanical towers along the edges, connected by dozens of blue, high-temperature electromagnetic beams, making it look like a sci-fi baseball field magnified many times over.
The ground was made of iron-gray metal plates, covered with charred remains from explosions and scratches from sharp weapons, as well as numerous dents. Clearly, this battlefield was frequently used for training exercises with maps and manuals.
"On my turf, you must abide by my rules," Kailo's voice carried from afar. "First, the fighting area is limited to this area. If you cause damage outside, you will bear the consequences. Second, you cannot inflict serious harm on the other side. So don't worry, your life won't be in danger."
As he spoke, Kailo activated the battlefield. The ground rumbled and shook, revealing many craters in the metal floor. One mechanical warrior after another rose up, protecting Kailo.
Buzz--
All the mechanical towers at the edge of the battlefield shuddered, and beams of light shot from their tips, converging directly above to form a projection displaying a three-minute countdown.
Kailo's lips curled into a smirk as he said, "Don't say I'm bullying you. You have three minutes to prepare before the fight begins. After three minutes, this area will be covered by a protective shield."
Black Star is a guest, so he certainly won't bring too many combat machines. Most of them will be on his spaceship. Give him three minutes to bring the machines to the field. Once the protective shield covers the area, Black Star will be unable to get support from the outside and will only be able to use the machines on the field to fight.
As for Kailo himself, he has a continuous supply of troops, because the No. 30 battlefield itself is a facility that releases machines from underground for trainees to fight. The metal plates on the ground contain many tracks for launching mechanical soldiers, which are connected to the warehouses of the underground Logistics Department of Planet Heber. This means that even with the protective shield covering it, Kailo can still get a continuous supply of reinforcements.
Kailo knew very well that a battle between two Mechanic Class superhumans would most likely turn into a war of attrition. Black Star's forces were limited, while his own forces were Infinite, putting him in an invincible position.
The protective shield is transparent, which is perfect; I can thoroughly ravage Black Star in front of everyone.
He had a pretty good idea of what would happen in the battle: Black Star's machinery would be completely destroyed, leaving wreckage everywhere, while Black Star himself would be surrounded by his troops. He could look down on Black Star from his superior position and easily subdue him, forcing Black Star to admit defeat on his own.
Ames wanted her subordinates to help her vent her anger and defeat them, so that she would lose even more face.
Moreover, he didn't hide his home-field advantage. If Black Star chickened out and backed down, slinking away and canceling the challenge in disgrace, Ames would also lose face.
Anyway, I'm guaranteed to make a profit.
Kailo smiled confidently.
On the other side, Han Xiao was not surprised at all by Kailo's advantage in the field. He sent a message to Resta, asking him to bring over the Blacklight Stealth and drop the barracks crates.
Ames, still standing nearby, whispered, "Black Star, are you confident?"
"Just a little bit," Han Xiao replied casually.
"Then I believe you."
Ames's tone was as gentle as a warm breeze. Although Han Xiao's challenge to Kailo was also quite sudden to her, it was clear that Han Xiao was helping her vent her anger, and she was inexplicably happy.
She had always placed great trust in Han Xiao, and this time was no exception. She patted Han Xiao on the shoulder, turned around, and led Hila Aurora out of the arena, stepping onto the tall building next to the battlefield to watch the battle from above.
Around the battlefield, figures kept climbing onto buildings to watch the battle. They were all members of the War Realm, numbering in the hundreds. They were all officers or elite soldiers of the War Realm. Mazaks and several Vanguard Officers were among them, forming different small groups and whispering among themselves.
The news of Kailo's duel with Black Star was not deliberately concealed; it spread like wildfire and quickly reached the ears of many officers, who came to watch the battle with curiosity.
"Black Star is so bold as to challenge our officers on our own turf." A Vanguard Officers stared at the tiny figure, no bigger than a grain of rice, in the field, clicking his tongue in amazement.
"Challenge Kailo because he's a traitor to Dragon Calm?"
"That must be it. A few days ago, Ames was rebuffed by the Tyrant, and she's probably holding a grudge, so she sent Black Star to fight for her. Heh, it would be embarrassing if she lost." Someone couldn't help but glance at Ames, who was also watching the battle not far away, and speculated, "Maybe Ames might intervene in a critical moment and interrupt the fight."
"Kailo's combat power, tsk..." Mazaks shook his head slightly.
The Vanguard Officers had mixed feelings about Kailo. On one hand, he was a traitor. Although the Tyrant was tolerant, the identity of a traitor would obviously make others unwilling to get close to Kailo.
On the other hand, Kailo was in the logistics department and had almost no chance to take action, unlike their Vanguard Officers who were all renowned figures in the War Realm. Mazaks and the others did not have a clear understanding of Kailo's strength, only knowing that he was also Grade A.
"However, with the advantage of the venue, they are unlikely to lose."
Inside the palace, Heber was still chatting and exchanging pleasantries with Austin.
At this moment, Austin's expression suddenly changed, and he said in a strange tone, "Tyrant, it seems there's a problem with your territory."
Heber frowned, took out his communicator, pressed a few buttons, and received a report from his subordinate.
"Black Star challenges Kailo?"
Austin chanted an incantation, causing the space to ripple and a huge mirror to appear, displaying the scene of the actual battlefield in real time.
"Looks like a fight's about to break out. Aren't you going to stop it?" Austin asked.
Heber looked at the mirror, thought for a moment, and shook his head, saying, "Since Ames didn't bully the weak, I don't need to stop a normal sparring match."
What if your people lose?
"In the War Realm, we're not so badly defeated." Heber remained composed, pointed to the mirror, and said, "Keep watching, don't stop."
Meanwhile, three party guests were following a soldier from the War Realm on a tour.
Laifer, a representative of the Amethyst Civilization, was walking side by side with a high-ranking official from Krent, engaging in pleasant conversation—the diplomatic relations between Amethyst and Krent have always been good.
Behind them, the leader of a super conglomerate followed closely behind the two. His name was Rosoth, and he had extensive businesses with investments in two star clusters. He could be considered a friend of the high-ranking officials of Laifer and Krent.
The three were discussing business matters when suddenly a series of figures flew past from the building above, catching their attention.
"Where are those people going?" Laifer asked curiously.
The soldier shook his head. "I don't know, they seem to be heading to combat training ground number 30."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a series of figures streaked across the sky, followed by a dark spaceship speeding past.
All three were well-informed and immediately recognized the spaceship as a Darklight Stealth Class vessel from the Federation of Light. Among all the guests, it seemed that only one person was piloting the Blacklight Stealth.
The Black Star of Dragon Calm!
The high-ranking official, Krent, immediately became interested. "It seems something has happened. Let's go take a look."
Laifer shrugged, indicating that he didn't care, and Rosoth had no objection either.
With one and a half minutes left on the countdown, the Blacklight Stealth arrived above the arena. Its hull opened, and it spat out six barracks crates, like six falling meteors, trailing long fiery tails.
Han Xiao raised his hand to the sky, and tree-shaped lightning bolts struck the six barracks crates as if they were bombarding the sky from the ground. The crates opened in mid-air, and compressed spheres rained down, splattering all over the ground.
Kerala--
The moment they landed, these compressed spheres instantly unfolded, transforming into six mechanical legions.
The Mechanical Beast Guards, the Assault Artillery Regiment, the G-1 Steel Legion, the G-2 Heavy Cavalry, Miniature Cube Force occupied part of the area, forming a pre-set formation to protect Han Xiao, making him feel as if he were in a sea of machines.
Twelve elite Oathkeeper stood guard beside Han Xiao, their outer armor, from head to toe, moving like waves, performing an automatic check.
Various turrets landed behind them or hovered in mid-air. In addition to conventional electromagnetic turrets or laser turrets, there were also new plasma turrets and thermal turrets.
"There are too many troops."
Kailo was slightly surprised.
However, he remained confident.
Black Star's mechanical legion only occupied a small part of the training ground, but his own mechanical troops were far more numerous, occupying almost half of the area, and their numbers were constantly increasing.
A ring of mechanical transport tunnels ran along the edge of the training ground, from which one after another, standard-issue mecha soldiers crawled out and surrounded Black Star's troops.
Kailo's confidence stemmed from his seemingly endless supply of reinforcements.
"Black Star must have spent a lot of time and money accumulating so many machines."
A malice flashed in Kailo's eyes.
"If we destroy all of his machinery, Black Star's combat strength will drop several levels, and all his accumulated resources will be destroyed."
With the formation complete, and knowing that a protective shield would be in place, Han Xiao didn't use his Eye of Divine Might. He checked the machinery once more, and the countdown had only a dozen seconds left.
boom--
The mechanical towers at the edge of the arena activated, and a pale blue barrier slowly rose, enveloping the arena and isolating all spectators outside.
The dome is hundreds of meters high, and the countdown ends when the barrier is completely closed and becomes a protective shield.
Countless mech soldiers were eager to move. The mechs controlled by Kailo were significantly different from Han Xiao's in style, technology, and model; most of them were standard cannon fodder.
Sizzle--
The two simultaneously unleashed their Mechanical Force, accompanied by lightning and thunder. The Calamity Grade Mechanic possessed the [Mechanical Force Field] skill, which had a [splash] effect when applying Mechanical Force, instantly covering the entire field.
"After all this time, I've finally met a mechanic of the same level."
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes; this was the first high-level civil war.
The Mad Ape Mech possessed him, and a virtual screen popped up in front of him, displaying a virtual invasion scene.
Kailo, however, was not a virtual intrusion type. He donned a single-soldier mech suit, and then sections of armored structure extended out, quickly transforming into a heavily armored fortress over thirty meters tall, completely enveloping Kailo. The imposing and thick outer armor clearly demonstrated its formidable defensive capabilities.
Numerous large-caliber cannon barrels protrude from the gaps in the fortress.
Kailo is a heavily armored mechanical vehicle of the armed type. It is large, heavy, heavily armored, and powerful in firepower, with distinctive characteristics. It is a defensive heavy mechanical vehicle. Kailo wants to take advantage of the war of attrition, so it has put a hard shell on itself.
He wasn't like Han Xiao; he didn't have a strong physique and was most afraid of being attacked head-on. So he adopted a defensive tactic, trying to prevent Han Xiao from even touching him.
"The right approach." Mazaks and the other spectators nodded in agreement, not thinking that Kailo was cowardly; this was a tactical decision based on the actual situation.
The moment Kailo's fortress took shape, the barrier closed completely, and the countdown ended!
Rumble--
In the next instant, lasers crisscrossed and cannon fire roared!
The battle erupted!
Han Xiao's mechanical legion clashed violently with Kailo's mechanical forces!
Bang bang bang--
The two armies clashed fiercely, and the scene quickly descended into chaos.
Machines cannot speak; they fight in silence, metal rubbing against metal, sparking brilliant fireworks.
The clanging and banging sounds replaced the roars and shouts of killing. One machine after another was torn apart. The machines did not make any screams; only the crackling of electric sparks could be heard.
Boom!!
The large-caliber cannon of the Kailo Heavy Fortress locked onto Han Xiao from afar and fired. The recoil caused the cannon barrel to suddenly extend and retract, and the sound of the cannon firing was like a heavy hammer striking steel, the echo still buzzing.
call--
One after another, enormous beams of light shot straight toward Han Xiao, the intense heat leaving distorted streaks in the air.
Just as the large-caliber light cannon was about to hit Han Xiao, the Watch Protocol appeared from behind Han Xiao like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, flew to Han Xiao's front, and turned into shields of distorted force fields. The light cannon hit the shields, but instead of exploding, it was deflected in all directions.
Thump thump thump--
All the light cannons were deflected; some flew far away and hit the protective shield, causing violent explosions, while others landed on the ground, creating fierce winds in different parts of the battlefield and shattering a number of mechanical soldiers, including some from both sides.
Han Xiao glanced at them, clenched his fist, and his Mechanical Force lightning struck the parts scattered on the ground. With a [Scrap Modification], he pulled up his group of mechanical soldiers and put them back into the battle.
Seeing this, Kailo stopped attacking Han Xiao and began firing at Han Xiao's mechanical legion, wanting to eliminate Black Star's forces as soon as possible.
"Trying to hide and fire? Do you think it's that easy!" Han Xiao sneered.
Zi--
With a wave of his hand, a series of compressed balls shot out from the pipes on his wrist, unfolding in mid-air and transforming into more than a dozen giant mechanical hands. The next second, these giant mechanical hands underwent Nano Transformation and merged together, forming a Buddha's Palm over a hundred meters in size, three times the size of the Kailo Heavy Armor Fortress!
Han Xiao waved his hand, Buddha's Palm slammed down, pressing the top of the heavily armored fortress like a hand hitting a ping-pong ball.
Boom!
The strong wind that was generated blew away the surrounding mechanical soldiers, and even through the protective shield, the eyelids of Mazaks and the others watching from the outside couldn't help but twitch.
The metal ground was cracked and dented from the heavy pressure, but the heavily armored fortress was covered by a shield and suffered little damage.
Inside the heavily armored fortress, Kailo smiled coldly. This fortress was no ordinary piece of equipment; it was a crucial combat system he had developed, capable of withstanding attacks of the Calamity Grade.
Just then, Kailo felt the fortress suddenly shake violently.
Buddha's Palm a flick of his fingers, Tathagata Palm uprooted the heavy fortress from the ground. With a swing of his hand, he hurled it like a softball, sending it flying a great distance before crashing heavily into the protective shield and exploding in a burst of blinding lightning.
Thump!!
A deafening bang!
The elite War Realm outside the protective shield were startled when they saw a large, dark shadow hurtling towards them. The shadow rapidly magnified in their vision, and they almost slipped and fell.
The heavily armored fortress tumbled and landed, shaking the ground. However, the shields faithfully protected the fortress, causing only minor damage. Its defensive capabilities were astonishing. Only Kailo, who was piloting it inside, suffered a sore backside.
Seeing this, Mazaks's eyes flashed as he analyzed the situation, "Kailo's defense is very strong. Black Star seems unable to penetrate Kailo's armor. It looks like this battle will fall into Kailo's control and completely turn into a war of attrition... This is precisely Black Star's fatal weakness."