“Really? I don’t see what could catch her interest.”
“That’s why you’re lucky. I can’t see what’s so great about you either, but once a woman gets curious about a man, there’s a chance. A girl like Tang Ling, who has everything, actually asked you for a gift. The gift isn’t the point—it’s just an excuse to get close to you. You must have something about you that caught her eye. If you play it right, you might just win the beauty’s heart. When that happens, don’t forget to hook your bro up.”
By the end, Ma Ka had turned downright lecherous. Li Feng had to speed up a bit to keep his imagination from running too wild.
“Maybe, but I’ve got a more important goal right now.”
“Tch, you mean joining the military academy to become a Mobile Suit pilot? GAD produces them. If you marry Tang Ling, you could sleep in a pile of mechs… Haha, just kidding, kidding. Don’t glare at me. I know you don’t wanna be a kept man. Your face is darker than mine anyway, and if I can’t pull it off, you definitely can’t.”
Honestly, deep down, Ma Ka wasn’t really in favor of Li Feng dating Tang Ling. A big powerhouse like GAD would never allow their little princess to have a relationship with an ordinary guy. Don’t give me that ‘love conquers all’ crap—that’s bullshit. It’d be dangerous and miserable. If it really happened, they’d send a hitman without a second thought. An individual can’t fight against a massive organization.
He noticed that Li Feng hadn’t lost his head over the sudden closeness of his dream girl, so he felt relieved. Maybe Li Feng felt the same way. So he didn’t press further. Causing trouble was the last thing he wanted.
During the training that followed, Ma Ka got serious. Since he’d made a promise, he had to keep it. Ma Ka had his principles when it came to his bros. And honestly, he also realized that he was young but way too weak. Look at Li Feng—this kind of training was just a piece of cake for him, he wasn’t even out of breath.
Li Feng went online. He originally wanted to look up some military academy exam materials, but the moment he saw the Cosmic Battle game, he dove right in. He hadn’t played in half a month, and after learning so much, he really wanted to give it a try！
As soon as the ID 'Bladesman' appeared, the Yu War forum instantly exploded. Players rushed to tell each other, and personal messages went crazy. They had been so pent up lately. After Bladesman won two brilliant matches, he vanished again, leaving many challengers frustrated. Many believed Bladesman was afraid of losing—winning and running was the worst sportsmanship. But there were also dedicated Bladesman support teams who believed he was the quintessential player, having elevated his skill from countless experiences. He must have gone off to train. How could someone who had lost thousands of matches be afraid of losing?
If Li Feng had kept fighting, the attention probably wouldn't have been this huge. But his disappearance sparked a war of words that unquestionably boosted his fame. Now, his reappearance instantly drew massive attention.
Li Feng wasn't interested in anything outside of fighting. He just wanted to challenge. He immediately sorted the incoming challenges by battle record and picked an online opponent. This time, he chose a captain. Those at major or above probably wouldn't deign to challenge him, either out of pride or disdain.
The reason he chose this ID, Kuripika, was because his fighter was a Canno III and his win rate was as high as seventy percent, indicating the opponent was a practical fighter with a modified mech—a sign that the pilot was very confident in his abilities.
As soon as Bladesman issued a challenge, it immediately drew attention. Actually, Li Feng's timing was perfect—if he had delayed any longer, the players might have given up.
Instantly, 700,000 people chose to watch live. The lower number compared to last time was because many still didn't know or hadn't had time to tune in—after all, Bladesman had been gone quite a while.
Kuripika, having received the challenge, appeared at once. Having watched the recorded videos, he took this opponent very seriously！
Under the watchful eyes of the players, the battle between Private Bladesman and Captain Kuripika began.
Scene selection： Interstellar Rock Zone.
Kurapika is also somewhat famous among practical fighters. Although his score is low, he did build it up bit by bit with standard models. Techniques like the Thomas Flare Slash - he can pull that off too. Of course, not as freakishly as Li Feng does - Li Feng uses a BS001 and is more practiced.
Kanno Type III, USE's main combat model. Fast movement, easy operation, equipped with decent firepower. Its only weakness compared to BS001 is lighter weight - in every other aspect it has an absolute advantage.
Kurapika has no intention of winning with a long-range laser, after all the BS001's laser is too weak, and he has great confidence in his own skills！
Kurapika moves - the Kanno Type III's superior mobility lets him launch the attack first, while Bladesman's BS001 still uses the approach of using stillness to counter movement.
People are guessing whether he'll use the classic Thomas Flare Slash again, but at this moment the Kanno Type III doesn't choose to circle around for a sneak attack. Instead it leaps high from the front, slamming down hard from the air. This is a calculated move - titanium blades simply can't match the hardness of alpha alloy blades. If he uses the aerial advantage to maximize force during descent, there's a 60% chance of cutting through the opponent's titanium blade. Once you lose your weapon, no matter how good your technique is, it's useless.
So the Kanno Type III jumps extremely high, showcasing the pilot's excellent physical fitness and skill. When jumping, the pilot's leg muscles have to bear tremendous strain - the faster and higher the jump, the greater the burden.
At this point the best choice for the BS001 is still to dodge - even if its movement is slow, it should still dodge. But Bladesman has already created miracles more than once, and this time is no exception. He always chooses tactics different from what ordinary people would think.
A red flash in the BS001's eyes, a heavy mechanical roar, and it launches upward like a cannonball, rushing into the air.
All the watching players are dumbfounded - is this real or fake? Is there even a human sitting inside? How can the BS001, with its heavy frame, jump this high and this fast?
Kurapika was also startled. If they collided head-on, the BS001's weight advantage would crush him flat. Unfortunately, in midair he had no time to change direction, so he could only brace himself and hope to cut through the opponent's titanium blade.
Clang...!
The Kano Type III was sliced in half right before everyone's eyes！
Watching the BS001 land smoothly, the players went wild, convinced that a universal combat king was about to be born！！！
By the end of the match, the live viewers had already surpassed one million, and when the video was uploaded, players were drawn in like a magnet. BS001, known as the Heavy Shackles, could pull off jumps just like the Monster Hunter's TN — you can't help but go crazy！
After watching the slow-motion replay, some technical players were so moved they cried with joy. The most critical part wasn't the jump, but the final attack. Obviously, Bladesman also knew the weakness of the titanium blade. If the two mechs slammed directly with such momentum, the titanium blade would likely fail. So, during the clash, the titanium blade didn't cut straight on—instead, it scraped along the opponent's blade, sending off a trail of sparks and deflecting the enemy's Alpha alloy blade. At that point, any other player would have been unable to attack further, because generating force in midair to cut an opponent apart was impossible. But Bladesman pulled it off, generating force in place. This meant the BS001's pilot possessed terrifying explosive power and muscle endurance. What looked like a single slash was actually a high-speed triple slash！
A dreamlike technique, a beast-like body！