The War King Token suddenly transformed into a futuristic single-lens eyepiece, silently attaching itself to Zhou Luo's face.
It looked just like a combat visor.
Zhou Luo was already familiar with this. With a light tap on the eyepiece, a blue holographic screen appeared before his eyes.
It displayed Fire Thunder's data.
[Mecha: Fire Thunder!]
[Level: 1!]
[Race: Vehicle Tribe!]
[Ultimate Move: Locked!]
[Evaluation: This is a warrior from the Sports Car Tribe of the City of Time. His name is Fire Thunder, and his combat style is as swift, domineering, and awe-inspiring as his name!]
[Quote: "Life is inherently a special game—whether you want to play or not, you have no choice!"]
"Like I need your cold data to remind me? I could crush those Beast Tribe warriors with Fire Thunder using just one hand!" Zhou Luo gazed at his partner, overwhelmed with emotion.
"Get up, Fire Thunder! We're brothers, aren't we? Back then, when I piloted you and Swift Blade King, we sent those Beast Tribe War Kings running for their lives!"
Fire Thunder's eyes flickered, and the sound of mechanical gears turning echoed as he stood up, shaking the ground beneath him.
"Oh? It is truly Fire Thunder's honor. Does the War King also know Swift Blade King?"
Fire Thunder's voice was unmistakable—steady yet refined.
"You'll find out soon enough. For now, let me bind with you first."
With a thought, Zhou Luo instantly completed the binding, immediately feeling a connection with Fire Thunder in his heart.
"By the way, how are you going to leave? My house might not survive your size." Zhou Luo rubbed his chin, eyeing Fire Thunder's three-meter-tall frame.
"The Mech Battle King can first exit the Battle King's Hall, then summon me in the garage," Fire Thunder suggested.
"Got it."
Reluctantly, Zhou Luo glanced at the other Vehicle Warriors in the Battle King's Hall. His current level was too low to bind with more of them.
He would have to take it slow.
With another thought, Zhou Luo exited the Battle King's Hall.
"Xiao Luo, are you okay?" Wang Qiong, who was cleaning the table, stopped what she was doing when she saw Zhou Luo coming downstairs.
"What could possibly be wrong with me? If something happened to Zhou Luo, wouldn't the entire Azure Virtual Mecha Network collapse?"
Hearing this, Wang Qiong and Zhou Hong couldn't help but roll their eyes.
Clearly, Zhou Luo was fine—still the same chuunibyou as ever.
"Xiao Luo, where are you going?" Wang Qiong asked hurriedly as Zhou Luo headed for the door.
"I'm going out. Don't wait up for me tonight."
Zhou Luo arrived at the spacious garage and, without hesitation, summoned Fire Thunder from the Battle King's Hall.
The War King Token tore through the void, and a dimensional gate appeared.
Fire Thunder charged out, flames erupting beneath his feet. With a mid-air flip, he transformed into a sleek, dazzling sports car!
The car was fiery red, adorned with golden racing stripes, and the iconic Vehicle Tribe emblem on the hood.
The entire vehicle blazed like fire, radiant and eye-catching!
Compared to Fire Thunder, Zhou Luo's previous sports car was like night and day—there was simply no comparison.
His Fire Thunder was a warrior with independent thought, far superior to those lifeless mechas piloted by ordinary drivers!
Fire Thunder opened the car door to welcome Zhou Luo.
[Ding! Your Dragon Nation Bank account has received 10 billion federal credits!]
Suddenly, a crisp notification sounded from Zhou Luo's wristband.
Before Zhou Luo could react, another video call came through.
Zhou Luo saw it was his elder sister, Zhou Yun.
"Big sis, did you just transfer money to me?"
Zhou Luo didn't need to guess—he knew it was from Zhou Yun. Although Zhou Yun had been admitted to the prestigious Shenwu University in Magic City through her own abilities, after a year, her strength had only reached the third rank at most.
Ten billion would still be a significant financial blow to Zhou Yun.
Zhou Luo frowned as he looked at the stunning woman on the screen.
"Yes, little Luoluo~" Zhou Yun's pleasant voice came from the other end of the call. "Mom and Dad already told me you didn't become a Mecha Master. With these 10 billion, you can buy a mecha to play with. Once you're tired of it, just relax and take it easy."
Zhou Luo's face darkened at the mention of "little Luoluo."
At the same time, he was deeply moved. This cheap sister of his had actually sent him 10 billion outright, just so he could buy a mecha to tinker with.
With 10 billion, he could even buy a third-rank mecha.
"First, don't call me little Luoluo."
"Second, don't underestimate me. I don't need your 10 billion—I don't even like the mechas on the market."
"Third, I have my own money. I'll catch up to you soon enough!"
Zhou Luo transferred the money back and hung up immediately.
He had every reason to be confident. In this world, Fire Thunder had no limits. As long as there was enough combat energy, Fire Thunder could surpass even the tenth rank!
After getting into the car, Zhou Luo sent a text to Zhou Yun, telling her not to worry.
"Lord Mech Battle King, where are we headed?"
"From now on, don't call me Mech Battle King. Call me Master!"
"Yes, Master!"
"Let's go—to County 0321!"
With a wave of his hand, Fire Thunder's radar locked onto County 0321.
Fire Thunder's engine roared to life, its tail spewing high-temperature flames. With a screech of tires, it shot out of the garage.
Inside the villa, Wang Qiong and Zhou Hong stared at the sports car in deep thought.
"When did Xiao Luo buy another sports car?"
"No idea. But what kind of sports car is this? It looks way too cool. This can't be a man-made vehicle, can it?"
As third-rank peak Mecha Masters, they couldn't fully grasp the car's depth, but they could tell at a glance that it wasn't an ordinary manufactured vehicle.
It was a mecha at first sight!
"Should we follow him?"
Both of their mechas belonged to the Autobot faction and could transform into cars for travel.
"No need. When has Xiao Luo ever given us a reason to worry? Isn't it good for kids to have their own secrets? Have you ever heard of the Mech Battle King profession?" Zhou Hong countered.
"No," Wang Qiong shook her head.
After so many years of monster invasions, there was no record of a Mech Battle King among all known professions.
Moreover, according to their teacher, the commotion caused by Zhou Luo's awakening had been even greater than when Liu Qingxue, the ninth-rank Mecha Master, had awakened!
They trusted that Zhou Luo would tell them in due time. There was no point in overthinking it now.
Zhou Luo drove Fire Thunder at full speed. The further they went from the city, the fewer cars there were on the road. Before long, they arrived at the eastern gate of the base city!
Zhou Luo was here for the first time, utterly awestruck by the massive 150-meter-tall alloy gate. Two towering 80-meter mechas stood guard, their bodies bearing clear signs of battle scars and wear, exuding an intimidating aura.
A blue screen appeared before Zhou Luo once again.
[Mecha: Absolute Battlefield King!]
[Title: City Garrison General!]
[Level: 65, Mid-Sixth Tier!]
[Ultimate Skill: War King True Form, others unknown!]
[Mecha: Roaring Lion King!]
[Title: City Garrison General!]
[Level: 65, Mid-Sixth Tier!]
[Ultimate Skill: Lion King True Form, others unknown!]
Two sixth-tier mechas guarding a single gate—this was like a young cow reaching the South Pole, absolutely badass to the extreme!
When mechas assume their giant forms, they enter their True Form state, multiplying their combat power tenfold.
(End of Chapter)