With the buff from the Black Star Character Summon Card (Indestructible Body), Mad Blade was like a god descending from the heavens. He gave up on more than eighty percent of his defense and focused on dealing damage.
The close-combat mechanical weapons slashed and swept crazily, blasting out many trenches on the arena. They kept switching guns and firing Swarm Tracking Bullets, causing a series of rumbling explosions. Orange-Red flames rose up, and the temperature rose rapidly. The smell of gunpowder filled the air.
Captain Viking was in a terrible state. He kept rolling around in the range of the explosions to avoid the damage. He had activated the Berserk Character Summon Card and wanted to fight Mad Blade head-on. However, any damage he dealt to Mad Blade would be healed in the blink of an eye, and his attacks were ineffective. With such an insane recovery ability, there was nothing he could do.
Captain Viking had no choice but to change his strategy and stall for time.
The Character Summon Card had a time limit. Although Mad Blade's recovery was ferocious, his damage was not increased. Captain Viking no longer had any thoughts of defeating Mad Blade and only wanted to stall for time. The longer he could stall for time, the easier it would be for his teammates.
Captain Viking activated his special ability, and the Epic enchanted battle axe in his hands turned blue and transparent. It was as though it had turned into an axe made of ice, and the normal physical attack turned into a frost slash to slow down Mad Blade.
Mad Blade did not care and continued to close in. The mobility of a Mechanical Pugilist was far higher than that of a Pugilist. Even if his speed was slowed to a certain extent, Captain Viking would not be able to escape from his range.
With a 'kacha' sound, the arm of his mechanical suit switched to an enormous alloy axe. Mechanical Force flowed around it, and it smashed down crazily.
Clang! Clang!
The alloy axe with dazzling Mechanical Force wrapped around it clashed with the ice-like dual axes time and time again, producing crisp sounds. Large amounts of orange-red sparks and blue ice shards splashed out, and an invisible shockwave burst out every time they clashed. The two of them were shrouded in tornado-like ice storms and lightning bolts, and the special effects were extremely dazzling.
After all, they were both Grade B Supers, and the special effects of the battle between the players were even better.
Captain Viking could only hold on, and it did not take long for his health to fall below forty percent. On the other hand, Mad Blade was still as lively as ever, and the strength of every attack was still at its peak.
Crack!
Right at this moment, the ground beneath Captain Viking's feet cracked open, and a Burrowing Spider broke out of the ground. It released a large amount of electricity that gathered at Captain Viking's feet. Captain Viking's feet went numb, and he entered a temporary state of [Movement Paralysis].
In the midst of the intense battle, Mad Blade secretly operated his mecha and used the movement as a cover to release the mechanical spider from his leg armor. He stealthily moved to Captain Viking's feet and released a control skill to stun the enemy.
Mechanical Pugilists had a lot of tricks up their sleeves when it came to melee combat. They were like the combination of a weapon master and a hidden weapon master. The number of control skills they had far exceeded that of Pugilists.
Seizing the opportunity, Mad Blade switched to a mechanical spear and thrust it forward.
Captain Viking could only raise his axes to block.
Clang!
The mechanical spear landed heavily on the surface of the dual axes, and sparks flew. Captain Viking felt a powerful force surging toward him, and there was even a high-frequency vibration in it. Clearly, the spear had used a skill to complement the weapon's characteristics. The force of his dual axes was offset, and his defensive stance was broken apart.
The next moment, the tip of the mechanical spear suddenly changed shape and split into four spider legs. They bent and pierced into Captain Viking's back, fixing him on the spot. It looked like the mechanical spear had turned into a claw that grabbed onto the target.
At the same time, the tip of the mechanical spear turned into a black cannon, and a dazzling plasma light surged out from it. It was aimed at the immobile Captain Viking.
Shua!
A bright blue plasma beam shot out from within and instantly pierced through Captain Viking's chest. The plasma beam extended for a meter and did not dissipate, as though it had turned into a sword. This was the release of the weapon's form, turning into a light spear.
Mad Blade made use of this opportunity to unleash a beautiful combo of weapons, exhausting Captain Viking's last bit of health and killing him on the stage.
Because of the Black Star Character Summon Card, he was able to give up on defense and focus on attacking. Without having to worry about his health, his margin for error was increased by dozens of times, and he was more willing to take risks. As a result, his skill level was raised to a whole new level.
"This combo is really cool. The Mechanical Pugilist class is still the coolest."
"I feel like training a smurf Mechanical Pugilist account."
"Stop dreaming. The Mechanical Pugilist of a professional player is completely different from your Mechanical Pugilist. Don't try to trick others."
The next player quickly went up the stage. Even if he tried to stall for time like Captain Viking, it was useless. Mad Blade became even more valiant and killed three Tomahawk players in a row.
With the existence of the Black Star Character Summon Card, his endurance was far beyond imagination. He was practically a perpetual motion machine.
The Chinese audience watched with great interest. However, as Mad Blade continued to use the abilities of the Black Star Character Summon Card, many of them suddenly realized a strange problem.
"By the way, Black Star seems to be a Mechanic, right?"
"That's right. This [Indestructible Body] ability is much stronger than the [Advanced Strengthened Life] ability from the previous batch. No matter how I look at it, it looks like the core ability of a Pugilist …"
"I understand now! A Mechanic without endurance … has no soul! "
"I get it, I get it. It turns out that tanking is the true way to play as a Mechanic."
The Chinese audience mocked.
However, speaking of which, Mad Blade seemed to have used Black Star's ability every batch. They had personally witnessed how the effects of the Black Star Character Summon Card became monstrous step by step.
From the first batch's Machinery Affinity bonus, the second batch's [Advanced Strengthened Life], and now the current [Indestructible Body], it was a huge improvement every time.
We can be considered to have witnessed the rise of Black Star step by step.
Many people had this thought, and their hearts rippled with the satisfaction of witnessing it.
Mad Blade's combat strength was overwhelming, and he used all kinds of postures to press his opponent to the ground and grind him back and forth. Tomahawk did not waste his trump cards and let Mad Blade kill his way through the group arena alone, once again obtaining a large number of victory points.
Although it was only a fleeting moment, the terror of the [Indestructible Body] had already left an indelible impression in the minds of countless players.
Everyone was very curious about what other powerful abilities Black Star had, and it was always an eye-opener.
Looking at the discussions on the forums, Han Xiao could foresee that in the future, as long as the army players obtained a blank Character Summon Card, they would probably all run over to copy him.
Following that, the arena became Maple Moon's stage. She directly set up a fortress at the flag point, using her firepower to bombard the ground. If Tomahawk wanted to capture the flag, he would have to pay several times the price. This caused the difference in the flag point between the two sides to grow larger and larger.
Rivervale did not give Tomahawk any chance to turn the tables and obtained another victory.
After winning three matches in a row, Rivervale had already stabilized their victory. The remaining two dungeons were much easier, and they were just going through the motions. Five matches in the first round had ended, and Rivervale had won the first match of the first round with a perfect victory over Tomahawk.
…
The first round of the international finals was in full swing, and the eight teams went all out, contributing to the most exciting matches in this season's Pro League.
The results of the first round were out, and all the Chinese spectators went crazy with excitement.
Rivervale defeated Tomahawk with a score of three to one, Dynasty defeated Devil with a score of three to one, and Long Sky defeated Hydra with a score of three to two …
This meant that the best expectations of the Chinese spectators had come true. The three Chinese teams all made it to the top four in the first round!
Their results in the previous season were already very good, and this season, they took one step further and obtained three spots in the top four. The only lone team was America's Key!
With the names out, the players in the various regions were all shocked. No one had expected China's performance to be so strong this season, truly dominating!
This was the demon king!
The Chinese teams in this season were terrifyingly strong, and Key was the only one who carried the hopes of all the players in the other regions.
Apart from the Shattered Star Ring region, the other players all hoped that Key could rise up and break the seal of the demon king of China, becoming the vanguard against China.
Compared to the mentality of the foreign spectators, the Chinese players were overjoyed. They had obtained three spots in the top four, which meant that they had already secured a spot in the finals. Furthermore, the chances of the Chinese teams meeting this time were even higher.
In the World Finals, if the final two teams were clubs from the same country, it would be a great honor. If China could be the first to achieve this result, it would be the same as creating history. It would be a special milestone, and the Chinese players were looking forward to it.
The anticipation of the Chinese spectators and the hatred of the foreign players placed all the pressure on Rivervale. The opponent that Key had drawn for the semifinals was Rivervale.
If they won against Key, everything would be fine. Rivervale would become the record holder and obtain the opportunity to become a powerhouse club.
But if they lost to Key, it would be a waste of this great opportunity to create a milestone. The domestic audience's hopes would be dashed, and their club's hard-earned reputation would definitely plummet … This was a double-edged sword!
To all the spectators, the battle between Rivervale and Key was equivalent to the finals of this season. As long as Rivervale won, the championship would be in the bag for China!
On the Shattered Star Ring, the players spontaneously started to gather information on the Key Squad, analyze the enemy's tactics, and help Rivervale analyze the intelligence.
Although Rivervale did not necessarily need it, this enthusiasm greatly encouraged Mad Blade and the others.
Under everyone's gazes, the semifinals began. No one wanted to watch the battle between Dynasty and Long Sky. Almost all the spectators went to watch the battle between Rivervale and Key.
In terms of team strength, Key had the core players transferred from the Devil World, and their overall strength was definitely top-tier. Those who could make it out of Group A were not simple. Furthermore, most of the Americans were from the Demon Race and were very talented.
Key's team leader was Key of Solomon. Mad Blade was his old opponent, and the two of them had fought in the first Singles competition. At that time, Key of Solomon had lost to Mad Blade. After two versions, Key of Solomon had also improved.
As soon as the two teams started fighting, the competition entered a white-hot climax. They fought until the sky turned dark and the earth turned dark. They were deadlocked. Very soon, after four rounds of intense battles, the score was 2: 2, and they entered the final match point.
Be it the Chinese or foreign spectators, their hearts were in their throats, and their hearts fluctuated with the situation of the battle.
In the final match, the gap between the two teams did not increase in the group battle or the single elimination round. However, in the subsequent capture the flag and dungeon rounds, Maple Moon displayed her might and used all of her trump cards. Even the prototype of the Void Dragon mechanical suit appeared, helping her team secure victory in one fell swoop.
In the end, the score was 3: 2, and Rivervale won the semifinals. Maple Moon's contribution was the most, and she gained a large number of die-hard fans.
On the other side, Dynasty defeated Long Sky. The two teams fought each other like the previous season, but the result was the opposite. Long Sky lost to Dynasty this time and stopped in the top four. Dynasty had completed their revenge.
The two Chinese teams met in the finals, setting a milestone for the Pro League!
While the Chinese spectators were excited, they also heaved a sigh of relief.
Because Key did not enter the finals, the foreign spectators were very disappointed. The finals of the Chinese civil war did not receive as much attention as the semifinals.
Although the two Chinese teams had a strong desire to win, there was no conflict between them and they fought steadily.
Unfortunately, Rivervale had expended a lot of energy in the semifinals, and it was obvious that they were at a disadvantage. On the other hand, Dynasty only fought four semifinals and rested for a period of time.
In the end, Rivervale lost regretfully, and Dynasty took the crown of the International Finals, allowing China to defend their title!
The Chinese spectators were elated, but they were not as surprised as when they won the championship for the first time in the previous season. Instead, they were more satisfied. The current Chinese team was one of the top teams in the international arena, and winning the championship was worth celebrating. However, it was not that surprising.
Unlike in his previous life, it was not the Chinese teams challenging others, but others challenging the Chinese teams. This feeling of being challenged as the demon king made many Chinese spectators feel very comfortable.
Because Rivervale had completed the milestone of the finals, although they lost, the Chinese spectators were very understanding and were not stingy with their applause and encouragement.
Before the match, the netizens who did not think that China would defend their title had nothing to say. In front of the real champion's throne, they all gave up. As for whether they were happy or not, Han Xiao guessed that they were.
With China successfully defending their title, the excited army players cheered on the forums. Han Xiao was also very happy. However, to him, this was a mixed blessing.
The results of the Pro League would affect the daily activities of the players. In the next version, all the major divisions would be gathered in the Flickering World. China had won two championships in a row, and it was very likely that they would become the target of everyone. As the largest faction in the Shattered Star Ring, the Black Star Corps would be challenged and targeted by the players of the other factions.
Just those foreign clubs alone would definitely unite to focus on suppressing the Chinese clubs, snatching resources, snatching missions, and snatching territories.
Version 4.0 was the version where the players officially made their name and stepped onto the stage of the universal faction war. Han Xiao would not ignore the tens of millions of players in the various divisions.
To deal with this, he had to build a huge foundation in the Flickering World in advance during the version update period.
This was the foundation of Version 4.0.
"This version update period is the key to my further development …"
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