MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1232 - Chapter 1232 Chapter 1232 Pressure

Chapter 1232: Chapter 1232 Pressure Chapter 1232: Chapter 1232 Pressure Named the Magic Fantasy Star Domain by Earthlings, the galaxy where the Bridgehead Planet is located seemed to be truly influenced by some magical force, home to many planets that could sustain magic creatures.

Among these planets, magic creatures thrived, and even the so-called Bridgehead had relics of magical civilizations. Yet for some unknown reason, massive changes occurred, leading to the extinction of magic creatures on this planet.

So many planets, and each planet was home to more than one intelligent species, and even those with only one species had differing factions, each with its own interests.

Consequently, numerous factions and groups formed, and Earthlings were pleased with this scenario because it meant more entities were likely to ally with Earth. Although Earthlings no longer possessed magical properties for reasons unknown, Earth’s technology was the focal point and held a dominant position in interstellar interactions. Even if Earth did nothing, there were races ready to support and cheer for Earth.

Most races were indeed deterred by Earth’s powerful weapons, but across the ongoing individual competitions, competitors were determined to prove their worth and display the dominance of their race.

Whether the races were reluctant or friendly towards Earth, they all shared this sentiment and sought to display their strength and value to gain influence.

During the competitions, Earth’s competitors were virtually ostracized, facing collective attacks from other races whenever encountered.

Earthlings were easy to spot, wearing metal armor or streamlined armor mimicking magical creatures.

With a hundred competitors scattered across the battlefield, encounters were inevitable, so Earthlings, whether in new or old mechs, usually ended up overwhelmed.

The audience had realized that the new mechs lacked combat effectiveness and held no illusions about them, but the old mechs indeed possessed significant battle capability.

Especially the ten competitors who were the latest to be titled War Gods, whose techniques and the firepower of the mechs themselves were extremely formidable.

Still, the magic races from various species each had their unique abilities, some of which were extremely peculiar, and these abilities sometimes played extraordinary roles.

The mechs were robust, particularly advantageous against species that were pure warriors or meat shields, as whether it was powerful mecha-type cannons, Gatling guns, or pulse guns, all were tremendously effective.

Yet even with their formidable power, ammunitions and energy were not infinite. The bottleneck for old mechs was that they required replenishment, similar to the old fighter jets relying on aircraft carriers, not suited for prolonged combat.

This was why some saw potential in the new mechs since their endurance far surpassed that of the old mechs and their potential was limitless.

But as of now, the new mechs were quite immature, at best half as good as actual magical creatures. They struggled when faced with real magic creatures, especially against targeted assaults by these beings.

In truth, the audience could accept losing, as the targeted nature of the attacks was clear to everyone. Even the old mechs’ titled War Gods faced elimination just the same.

But the difference was that even in defeat, the old mechs’ titled War Gods hadn’t lost their fighting spirit, battling valiantly until the very end, unwilling to admit defeat despite severe injuries, only rescued when the officials officially recognized their surrender.

In stark contrast, the performance of the new mechs was woefully lacking, resulting even in situations where a competitor cried from fear or became utterly disoriented. What infuriated Li Yao even more was in the twenty-fifth battle, one teammate didn’t appear and conceded the match directly.

This left all Earthlings feeling disgraced, especially the delegates attending the meeting, who had to endure jeers from all around, feeling the burning shame.

“We already knew the new mech team was unreliable, but it’s even more embarrassing than anticipated,” one official said with a livid expression.

“It’s also a failure of our decision-making. We shouldn’t have initially solicited those so-called exceptionally talented individuals from society. We should have militarized it; those who haven’t undergone training just don’t cut it as soldiers,” a general stated earnestly.

“This is an unavoidable situation, there are too few soldiers gifted in spiritual power, and progress has been slow. However, this incident also exposed the deficiencies of these so-called geniuses. Selecting talent based on spiritual gifts is correct, but they should undergo at least a year of military training before joining the New Mech team,” another general said.

“The elderly Shen has always thought highly of the captain of this New Mech team, and he is also very famous among the ancient gods. Even we know of his great name,” the leading middle-aged official said, looking towards Li Yao, who was in a state of anger.

“He is not of military origin either, I’m afraid.”

Everybody was skeptical about Li Yao, given past precedents.

The middle-aged official shook his head slightly. “What number match is he in?”

The young secretary hurriedly said, “The sixty-second match.”

The pre-selection competition proceeded one match at a time, and the entire stadium occasionally erupted in various cheers, with only the humans’ side seeming rather subdued.

Twenty humans participated, the most of any race, but only a few advanced.

Only during the forty-second match did a female soldier from Scorpio take victory in the pre-selection race through her Special Mech’s capability for stealth and assassination, which made humans look slightly better.

However, some powerful races even had three or four contestants advance, and in comparison, the humans appeared dim and unimpressive.

In the fifty-third match, Azure Dragon also advanced, though his Mecha was nearly wrecked. By then, there were no old Mecha operators left; everyone else had been eliminated.

And only two new Mech operators remained. In the fifty-eighth match, due to the severity of the previous match, where several people had died, the female new Mech operator’s legs would not move, rendering her unable to compete. She conceded.

This caused the humans who used New Mech to fall even further in esteem. They held no hope for the New Mech anymore. Now, they only hoped that the Mecha of Azure Dragon and Scorpio could secure higher positions. As for the last participant, Li Yao, they had no expectations at all.

“It’s time for you, this so-called captain, to enter the match. Hopefully, you won’t wet yourself from fear,” Teng She said mockingly as he returned to the scene with a bandage on his arm and immediately noticed Li Yao looking quite displeased.

Dudu glared angrily. “You talk as if you had won, but you lost too.”

Teng She laughed coldly. “What does a brat like you know? Although I lost, I grievously wounded thirty-two barbarians. I only lost after being surrounded and running out of energy. If it weren’t for the General, I would have preferred to die rather than admit defeat.”

Xuan Wu, also severely injured, said, “It’s understandable that the New Mech team has weak fighting ability, but being too frightened to compete is shameful. You don’t deserve to be soldiers or to wear the badge.”

Li Yao took a deep breath and stood up. “It’s my turn to compete now. I won’t argue with you. Let’s speak with results.”

Azure Dragon, a handsome young man who did not outwardly show the powerful combat capabilities he wielded, said solemnly, “Don’t mind them. Be careful not to act rashly or make irrational decisions because of their rudeness. Surviving is what’s most important.”

Li Yao paused, nodded, and slowly walked down to the arena.

The people around Li Yao watched him with concern, but at this moment, nobody suggested that he concede. Li’s mother and Li Jia had tears in their eyes, but they both turned their heads, not wanting Li Yao to see…