With a cracking sound, the hatch of Ji Xinghe's mech opened. Because the air inside the cockpit had already been evacuated, there was no airflow disturbance. Wearing his protective helmet, he had about an hour of activity time.Oxygen supply was one aspect; the other was that the thin protective suits specifically for mech warriors provided relatively weak protection.The protective suit, weighing more than ten kilograms, felt light on Ji Xinghe. He jumped out of the cockpit without leaving any noticeable footprints. The green indicator light on his suit represented his current good condition. If the light turned red, it would indicate that his physical condition was problematic or that his activity time was running out.The Limping Man piloted his mech nearby, helping by turning on the mech’s lights, allowing Ji Xinghe to work at the bottom of the dim canyon."Old Ji, should I drag that other Imperial mech over here? It would save you from having to cross over and disassemble it late
The dismantling work proceeded smoothly. After returning to his mech, Ji Xinghe marked the map and left with the parts he had removed. If he got the chance, he would return to retrieve the three Imperial mechs. The base, upon receiving the news, could also send a team to pick up the mechs during a lull in the fighting.After crossing the five-kilometer stretch, communication was fully restored. Both Lame and Ji Xinghe established contact with the base. Blind had already explained the situation, so they didn't need to say much—just supplement and transmit the mech's records."Sergeant Ji Xinghe, please confirm your physical condition, as well as your mech's mobility and combat capability."The voice over the communicator made Ji Xinghe pause. Sergeant already? Indeed, the speed of promotions during wartime could only get faster, not slower, depending solely on the intensity of the battle and one's ability. After Blind completed his report and transmitted his mech's recorder data, Base
Base Three is located within a mountain, with entrances for spaceships and other vehicles hidden from sight. The combination of optical camouflage technology and holographic projection technology allows the Federation's bases on the alien planet to remain hidden from the Empire's regular detection.From a distance, it looked as if the three mechas were about to crash into the mountain wall, but in the next moment, they all disappeared without a trace. The ground beneath them turned into a metal surface resembling an aircraft carrier deck. This large area, similar to a landing pad, was almost identical in structure to Base Six.After passing through several metal gates and undergoing routine procedures such as disarming, cleaning, disinfection, and medical examinations, Ji Xinghe and his two companions finally entered Base Three. Although there are no native organisms on the alien planet theoretically posing no risk of infectious diseases, the bodies of the Imperial apes might carry un
"I'm sorry, I don't have time," Ji Xinghe said honestly. He truly didn't have much time as he planned to leave Base 3 as soon as his mech was repaired.The Level 1 mech warrior who had spoken earlier was taken aback, then looked at the Special Level mech warrior beside him."Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to provoke you. I just heard that you defeated Han Li and watched the video of your mech fighting three opponents in the canyon. I really want to give it a try."Jackson, standing over two meters tall, looked more like a bodybuilder than a mech warrior. However, the badge on his chest indicated that he was a Special Level mech warrior, a testament to his undeniable strength. As he spoke, he took two steps forward, standing in front of Ji Xinghe, his presence imposing, contradicting his claim of non-provocation.Blind and Lame frowned and stepped forward, standing half a step behind Ji Xinghe.Ji Xinghe frowned. "I haven't fought three opponents at once, and I really don't have t
A large crowd gathered in the training area of Base No. 3. Many of them were not combat personnel, but they were drawn by the imminent virtual battle involving one of the Federation’s elite mecha warriors, Jackson. What intrigued them even more was the identity of his opponent."Who is Ji Xinghe?""Corporal, Level 2 mecha warrior, from Base No. 6.""But the difference in rank is too big. Why would Major Jackson accept his challenge?""It's not Major Jackson accepting his challenge; it's him accepting Major Jackson's challenge.""Really? Why?""Because he's very strong. He defeated Major Han Li, another elite mecha warrior.""No way, seriously?""Yes, really. It was an unarmored fight. Major Han Li himself said Corporal Ji Xinghe is a top-notch expert. But today, they're going to have two matches: one in mechas and one unarmored.""Uh... who would dare fight Major Jackson unarmored? Even Major Han Li wouldn't want to fight him now, given his size. In mechas, physical differences are mi
Two Federation Type-16 standard mechs stood in confrontation. One had 67 gold stars, while the other had only three, highlighting the vast disparity in their abilities."Don't fear me because of my stars. Stars don't represent everything. I, with 67 stars, might die. Han Li, with 77 stars, might die. Li Yuanba, with 547 stars, might die. And you, with only three stars, could also die."Ji Xinghe felt a sudden joy, knowing that Han Li and Li Yuanba had gained more stars, indicating they were still alive and fighting."I've always wondered why you people from Dragon Continent are such good fighters when your average physical condition isn't as good as us from Eagle Continent." Jackson looked at Ji Xinghe seriously and said, "Though it's good for the Federation and humanity, it really annoys me."Facing Jackson, who spoke his mind directly, Ji Xinghe earnestly replied, "Please, do use your full strength.""Hahaha… alright."A buzzing sound indicated Jackson's mech engine entering full po
"If only Reporter Su were here. Lao Ji has more material now," Lame sighed.Blind nodded in agreement, "Yeah, we can't always show three billion viewers us getting beaten up by Lao Ji. They should see Jackson getting beaten up too."Lame frowned, "Have you ever been beaten by Lao Ji? It's easy to talk big. I remember you said you wanted to fight Lao Ji when we got back. We can't go back for now, so how about you fight Lao Ji after he's done with Jackson? Don't worry, I'll guarantee Lao Ji won't charge you a fee.""Huh? What are you talking about? I can't hear you. Oh no, I'm deaf now, just like Deaf.""Bullshit, Deaf can hear just fine now."As the two bickered, the training area was quickly set up. There wasn't much to arrange for the battlefield, but there were too many spectators, and the flat training area wasn't ideal for viewing. So, recording and holographic projection equipment needed to be set up.Jackson had no objections. Even though he had voluntarily conceded after the sy
The crowd dispersed after the match."What level are you at: Ming Jin, An Jin, Hua Jin, Dan Jin?" Jackson's sudden question left Ji Xinghe a bit confused. The blind man and the lame man nearby were equally puzzled, wondering what he was talking about.Jackson, however, wore a serious expression on his face. When Ji Xinghe didn't answer, he repeated his question, leaving Ji Xinghe even more bewildered."Or have you already reached the Gang Jin level?"Ji Xinghe didn't answer, his expression shifting from bewilderment to complexity. Seeing this, Jackson misinterpreted the situation and exclaimed, "No way, could it be that you've reached the realm of Breaking the Void, seeing the gods and remaining intact?"The mech warriors from Eagle Continent accompanying Jackson looked completely confused. They couldn't understand what Jackson was saying, not because of a language barrier—the Federation's official languages were Eagle Continent and Dragon Continent languages, and everyone who came to