But instead of advancing, the opponent turned around and fled, pulling distance.
Gu You's spear flew at high speed, tracing a beautiful arc through the air, but the distance was still several hundred meters—it would take time to reach its target.
Meanwhile, the Metal Master's mecha rapidly retreated and began to change. First, the metal on the mecha's shoulders and hips started to melt and reshape, its internal structure shifting visibly.
As the internal mechanisms transformed, core arrays began forming within. Once those were complete, the outer metal sealed back into place.
Soul Tool Thrusters!
Indeed, using his metal manipulation abilities, the Metal Master's greatest strength was his ability to modify and rebuild his mecha during battle.
In a previous match, he had upgraded a standard-issue mecha to the combat and defense power of a black-grade mecha through on-the-fly modifications.
This was a mecha battle—Soul Masters were not allowed to exit their mecha, and could only assist with their martial soul. How could a basic standard mecha compare to a black-grade one?
Almost every opponent chose to go all-out immediately, refusing to give him time to rebuild his mecha. But so far, none had succeeded.
Gu You's spear struck the ground—he'd missed.
The Metal Master, now equipped with a freshly completed thruster system, flew even faster and kept circling to maintain distance. His goal was simple: modify his mecha, then turn and crush Gu You with overwhelming strength.
When he finished assembling the first thruster, they were about 150 meters apart—the closest distance yet.
Gu You pursued quickly, but the mecha's speed was just too much. He couldn't close the gap. This was a fundamental difference in the mecha themselves.
Gravity Domain!
Yes—Gu You activated the first soul skill of the Mountain Dragon King's torso bone.
The opposing mecha visibly slowed down and began to descend.
The Metal Master froze for a moment, clearly surprised that Gu You possessed this kind of ability.
Sure enough, with Gravity Domain in play, things became more difficult. The Metal Master had to hastily build a second thruster to boost his speed again, skimming low across the field while modifying his mecha's main core.
Once the core was finished, the mecha's energy compression would soar, and its combat capacity would become overwhelming.
He had seven rings—Soul Sage level. His control over metal was precise and refined. He had absolute confidence in this battle.
The mecha flashed across the battlefield with incredible speed. Although Gu You's Gravity Domain covered a wide area, it still wasn't enough to catch him.
In the cockpit, the Metal Master sat bathed in metallic light, constantly reshaping the mecha. The corners of his lips curled upward in a victor's smile.
The mecha was nearly at purple-grade level now. There was no need to rush—once it hit black-grade, he would end the fight in a single devastating blow, like squashing an ant. No chance for Gu You to resist.
'This so-called Gun King is a joke,' he thought.
But just then, while evading Gu You's trajectory, he unknowingly passed near where Gu You's spear had landed.
Suddenly—a burst of multicolored light erupted from the spear.
It shot out like lightning and struck the Metal Master's mecha.
Within seconds, the mecha disintegrated and vanished from the arena.
What just happened?
The entire stadium fell silent as the golden victory emblem lit up next to Gu You's name.
Both commentators stared, mouths wide open, unable to believe what they'd seen.
"It's over? He lost? The Metal Master actually lost? No way! How is this possible?"
"Why was Number Thirty-Three's spear able to trigger a soul skill after being thrown?"
So that's how you beat the Metal Master!
No one had expected the Gun King to win—but he did. Using a unique and well-timed tactic, he defeated the supposedly unstoppable Metal Master.
Outside the Star Dou Network, the Metal Master sat in his pod utterly frustrated. How did I lose this? I've got no face left after this...
Gu You advanced to the final four in the mecha tournament.
…
Leaving the Star Dou pod, Gu You exhaled deeply.
The atmosphere in the Blood God Legion had grown strangely intense—noticeably more excited than usual.
Especially after Jiang Wuyue openly declared in the melee corps that the Gun King was none other than his good brother, the newly appointed Blood Nine from Blood God Camp. The news swept through the entire legion and became the hottest topic.
So young—and already a Major General. Even in the Blood God Legion, where ranks were abnormally high, this was unprecedented. Let alone anywhere else.
And the Gun King had just made the Top Four of the Star Dou Battle Network Federal Challenge!
…
Jiang Wuyue downed a glass of strong liquor and complained to his sister.
"Qiyue, how long has Gu You even been in the corps? Half a year, tops? How the hell did he climb the ladder so fast?"
Jiang Qiyue giggled. "What, jealous?"
"Jealous? More like envious and resentful!" Jiang Wuyue didn't even try to hide it. "Yuxue likes him, his strength is off the charts, and he's improving way too fast. I used to think I was better than him. But now? I can't even see his shadow. We're both human—how can the difference be this huge?"
Jiang Qiyue shrugged. "Don't ask me. But I'm interested in him too, you know. You're close with him, right? How about recommending your sister to him?"
Jiang Wuyue rolled his eyes and pretended to pass out drunk.
"Hey! Are you really my brother? So in your eyes, I'm just not as good as Yuxue, huh?"
…
Dorms, lounges, bars, cafés—everywhere in the Blood God Legion that had soul screens was now synced with the Star Dou Battle Network's championship broadcast.
And the next match? It had everyone on edge.
Gun King versus Blade Demon!
Semifinal—Match One!
In the Blood God Camp's central hall, Blood One sat in the middle, with all the other Blood Gods gathered around him—including the former Blood Nine. Even the deputy commanders of Blood God Camp had arrived, led by Legion Commander Bright Mirror Douluo Zhang Huanyun, to witness this moment.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that more than fifteen Titled Douluo-level experts were seated in the room. Two were even Four-Word Battle Armor Masters.
Across the entire continent, fewer than four factions could muster this level of power.
Seated beside Blood One, Zhang Huanyun turned to him.
"Old Cao, what do you think—can this kid…"
(End of Chapter)
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