The two mechs represented two completely different styles. The black and white mech was upright, wielding a long weapon in its hand, and every strike was full of power. His moves were precise and continuous, and they didn't reveal the slightest opening. As a combat expert, Ye Chong had high praise for the mech's long weapon technique. It was like a reef in the middle of the waves, unshakable no matter how big the waves were.
Han Jia, on the other hand, had a completely different style. The wings on its back were already retracted. The petite Han Jia was like an assassin in the dark. It used the terrain and speed to surround the black and white mech like a ghost. Whenever the opponent showed an opening, Han Jia's gray dagger would leave a shadow. Whenever this happened, the black and white mech would be flustered. The twelve soft tentacles on Han Jia's back were even more elusive, so strange that it was frightening.
The black and white mech's defense was even tighter, with no openings. What surprised Ye Chong the most was that the opponent did not use any defensive weapons, such as shields. Instead, it used its strange long spear to nullify all of his moves. What a clever move! The more Ye Chong fought, the more surprised he became. Moreover, if he slowed down even a little, that strange long spear would immediately chase after Han Jia like a maggot attached to a bone. Ye Chong did not dare to slow down, and could only try his best to maneuver Han Jia around the mech.
Ye Chong did not know that the opponent was even more surprised than he was. The opponent had tried his best, and could only barely hold on. The opponent's fighting style was strange. The two daggers did not shine in the darkness. What made his heart palpitate the most was that every time these two daggers appeared, they were all aimed at his weakest spot. Besides, once the dagger made its first move, it would be followed by a torrential attack, almost suffocating him. The tentacles were even more tricky, disappearing in a flash, giving him a headache.
If those who were familiar with him knew that he had been suppressed to such an extent, who knew if anyone would believe it.
Both sides were in a stalemate. Both sides were competing in patience. No matter who was the first to reveal a flaw, what awaited them would be a devastating blow. Neither of them expected to be in such a tough fight. But at this point, not everyone could leave just because they wanted to.
Just like the two mechs, Rui Bing and the other mech were also locked in a tough battle.
The grayish-brown mech's red sniper rifle was extremely accurate, and the mech pilot's eyesight was also excellent. He could tell that the opponent was wearing a miniature mech. It was common sense that miniature mechs were no match for regular mechs. However, to his dismay, he discovered that this common sense was broken here. That guy's explosive power was simply too terrifying. His change of direction was simply astonishing. It would have been fine if that was all, but what drove him crazy was that his opponent's footwork was so ridiculous that he couldn't lock on to him even once.
Cold sweat quietly slid down his spine.
If he had encountered any other Grandmaster of Combat, he would have died a few times over even with Guardian on. However, he was unlucky to have encountered Rui Bing. In ancient times, Grandmasters of Combat were most afraid of weapons like bows and crossbows. These long-range weapons could even allow a child with a little training to kill a Grandmaster of Combat who had trained for decades.
If there was a killer move, there would also be a counter move. Grandmasters of Combat racked their brains to find ways to evade these deadly long-range weapons, and thus came up with techniques to evade long-range weapons. However, with the rise of energy-based weapons, these techniques became useless tricks, and were long forgotten in history. Even if someone knew about these techniques, they would not practice them, as they had no practical value.
Unfortunately, his opponent was Rui Bing.
The Rui Family's combat techniques were unique, and they were well preserved. She had been practicing since young, and adhered to tradition. She was very familiar with almost every technique that appeared in her family's history.
Not to mention, she was also a Jie expert. Techniques that were completely worthless in the hands of others could unleash a different kind of power in her hands. Coupled with her spiritual sensitivity, her predictions were very accurate. This was similar to the mentalists in the Sanctuary.
That was why she was not hit by the opponent. However, she was not feeling well either. Not only was her stamina depleted, but the opponent's accurate shots also pressured her greatly. She could feel the pressure of death every time. Three times, the red light brushed past her by a hair's breadth.
Both sides did not expect to meet such a strong opponent here, and now they were stuck in such a difficult battle. Everyone groaned inwardly, but they had to fight with all their might.
In the end, the opponent relented. Suddenly, a calm male voice came from the public channel, "Friend, it's all a misunderstanding. How about we call it a day?"
"Alright!" Ye Chong agreed. If they continued fighting, both sides would suffer great losses. After fighting for so long, they had a good understanding of each other's strength. Undoubtedly, a truce now was the best outcome.
The black and white mech immediately retreated to a defensive position. Ye Chong saw this, and Han Jia quickly retreated, the dagger hidden under its ribs like a poisonous snake, ready to strike at any moment. If the opponent caught up, the dagger would be fatal.
The black and white mech flashed and disappeared into the darkness.
Han Jia also disappeared into the darkness, hiding behind a stone pillar. Just as it steadied itself, Rui Bing appeared on Han Jia's shoulder in Guardian.
After half a minute, Ye Chong finally said, "They're gone."
Rui Bing panted heavily. She had been running and changing directions to avoid being ambushed by the opponent, and it was exhausting. Besides, she was not like Ye Chong. This was her first time experiencing such a cruel battle. The shadow of death that haunted her drained her stamina even faster. If not for her strong willpower, she would have collapsed long ago.
Their comms channels were connected, and Rui Bing's rapid breathing could be heard clearly.
After a long silence, Ye Chong suddenly asked out of nowhere, "Are you alright?"
Rui Bing stiffened, but then replied nonchalantly, "I'm fine." The soft Guardian's protective layer pressed against Rui Bing's face, and a slight upward curve could be vaguely seen in the darkness.
"Alright, let's go then."
The two mechs leading the way were already dead. They were now at the intersection of a few sewers, and had no choice but to choose one of them at random. Han Jia carried Rui Bing quietly and carefully along the sewers.
Soon, Ye Chong realized that they were in luck. There were more holographic cameras along the way, and they seemed to be on the right track.
Ye Chong did not know if Han Jia and Guardian could evade the scanning of the holographic cameras. Ye Chong still could not figure out how the two mechs found them. Of course, the most likely explanation was that their mechs were equipped with a very powerful holographic scanning system.
However, it would be a foolish decision to turn back now that they were here.
As they walked along the sewers, the terrain gradually increased, and the water level became shallower until they reached the surface. It was obvious that this section of the sewers was usually cleaned, as there were many traces left behind.
There was an alloy door before them, but it was wide open. After some thought, Ye Chong and Rui Bing decided to enter. As he flew past the alloy door, Ye Chong was shocked by the thickness of the door. It was at least 10 meters thick. With such thickness, even a low-powered cannon would not be able to penetrate it, let alone a gun.
Once inside, the interior opened up to a circular hall, but there was no one there. The floor was littered with chips of various colors. It was a mess.
As they walked in carefully, Ye Chong's expression changed slightly. This was a laboratory, with all kinds of equipment used to cultivate viruses. However, these equipment were all destroyed, and the containers were empty.
They passed by a few more similar rooms, but Ye Chong and Rui Bing did not see anyone. This was obviously a research base. To build such a large underground research base would have cost a lot.
The innermost room was the reference room. Unlike the other messy places, this room was in perfect condition, with no signs of movement.
Ye Chong came out of Han Jia, and Rui Bing withdrew Guardian. The two of them looked around the room curiously. The layout of the room was simple. There was a tall cabinet in the corner, but it was empty. Chips of various sizes were placed around the room, arranged according to specific numbers.
The holographic screen in the middle showed the current findings of the various holographic cameras. However, Ye Chong noticed that a row of holographic images was disappearing at an alarming rate.
Suddenly, two figures appeared on the holographic screen. One of them was Elder Xu from Engradie Academy, and the other was a middle-aged man. The two of them were heading towards the reference room where Ye Chong and Rui Bing were.
Ye Chong looked around, and his eyes fell on the cabinet in the corner. The cabinet was only about the height of a person, and barely big enough for two people to hide in.
"Come in," Ye Chong went in first, and called out to Rui Bing.
Rui Bing saw the little space left in the cabinet, and blushed from her neck up. After two seconds of hesitation, she squeezed in.
Ye Chong quickly closed the cabinet door.
The cabinet was very narrow, and the two of them were pressed tightly together. Rui Bing did not dare to move. No matter who moved, the strange sensation on her body made her heart beat faster.
The two of them were too close to each other. Ye Chong's warm breath could almost reach Rui Bing's neck.
A strange feeling spread between the two of them.
"You're shaking," Ye Chong said.
"No." Rui Bing's voice sounded a little calm.
"You're shaking, at a rate of 92 to 136 per minute," Ye Chong said with certainty. Ye Chong said with certainty. If he had more time, he could narrow down the range of this value even more to achieve his goal.
"I'm not." The voice was barely audible. Rui Bing bit her lip, and blushed. It was a pity that she could not even lower her head in this space, and could not help but tremble slightly.
While Ye Chong did not understand why Rui Bing would lie so blatantly, he did not pursue the matter.
The two of them quieted down. They were pressed together so tightly that they could feel each other's heartbeat. For some reason, Ye Chong suddenly felt parched. His breath felt like it was on fire, and his breathing became heavy.
Rui Bing's breathing quickened, as if sensing Ye Chong's abnormality.
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