[When the Blazing Sun hangs high, none can stand against us! When the full moon hangs high, no fortress remains unbroken!]
"Holy shit! Fire Thunder, you've leveled up like crazy!"
Zhou Luo was utterly astonished as he stared at Fire Thunder's luxurious stat panel.
A Mech Battle King piloting a Vehicle Warrior could unleash roughly three times their normal power, while Vehicle Warriors themselves could double their strength under specific conditions.
Now, Fire Thunder could not only unleash several times his normal power under the full moon but also under the Blazing Sun!
Combined with Zhou Luo's piloting, Fire Thunder at level 11 could already challenge level 14 Mecha, and even stand toe-to-toe with level 15 Mecha.
This power boost could only be described as:
Perfect!
Invincible!
Zhou Luo separated from Fire Thunder's body. Standing at 1.85 meters tall in front of Fire Thunder, he barely reached past the Mecha's knees.
He examined Fire Thunder closely—aside from the wounds, the Flame Markings on Fire Thunder's chest had transformed into a violet-gold hue.
If the previous patterns had faintly resembled flames, the current ones were now vividly lifelike, like roaring, boiling fire.
"That's right, my lord. I feel like I could take on ten of my former selves now. Moreover, a long-lost memory has awakened deep within me—an ultimate technique lost to the ages in the City of Time!"
"Oh? The sports car warriors of the City of Time have other ultimate techniques?" Zhou Luo asked curiously.
"Indeed. The Vehicle Warriors of the City of Time originally belonged to two distinct factions. One was the Blazing Sun Warriors, who could unleash tremendous power under the Blazing Sun. The other was Moonlight Warriors like me."
"Really? How come I never knew about this?"
Zhou Luo was puzzled. As the Mech Battle King, he thought he knew everything about this game. How could he have missed this?
"The City of Time truly had both types of warriors. That's what my master told me," Fire Thunder scratched his head, equally confused about why he possessed the talents of a Blazing Sun Warrior.
Could it be that his mother was a Moonlight Warrior and his father a Blazing Sun Warrior?
(Don't ask how Mecha reproduce. The answer is simply: no idea.)
"Well, a game is just a game after all." Zhou Luo chuckled, deciding not to dwell on it further. What mattered was that Fire Thunder was now insanely powerful.
Of course, there was an even more pressing matter at hand.
[Congratulations, Mech Battle King, on reaching Tier 1! You may now enter the Battle King's Hall to activate Swift Blade King!]
[Mech Battle King Trait: Can bind multiple Vehicle Warriors simultaneously!]
With a thought, Zhou Luo felt an invisible force pull him into the Battle King's Hall. The place was as eerily silent as before.
The entire plaza was surrounded by statues of all Vehicle Warriors.
City Lords like Limitless Fire and Boundless Sea were also present, though they remained in petrified form—clearly, Zhou Luo wasn't qualified to activate them yet.
Only the statue of Swift Blade King emitted a brilliant azure glow from its chest.
"Vehicle Warrior, transform!"
Zhou Luo couldn't wait any longer. Activating Swift Blade King would significantly boost his combat power, and the bond between him and Fire Thunder would become even more formidable.
The massive stone statue trembled, its shattered fragments dissolving into particles of light midair. Swift Blade King, standing three meters tall, had eyes that shimmered with dazzling brilliance, his sharp aura soaring into the sky!
"Swift Blade King pays respects to my lord!"
Swift Blade King knelt on one knee, clasping his fists in salute.
"Mm, Swift Blade King, let's head out first. Your good brother is waiting for you outside," Zhou Luo said with a smile.
The next moment!
An invisible force took control of Swift Blade King, transforming him into a sleek blue-and-white supercar-shaped police vehicle, incredibly stylish.
The doors considerately swung open.
Zhou Luo drove Swift Blade King out of the Battle King's Hall.
A spatial rift appeared, and Swift Blade King's figure burst forth, swiftly transforming back.
Zhou Luo also separated from within him.
"Swift Blade King!"
"Hahaha, Fire Thunder!"
The moment Fire Thunder saw Swift Blade King, his pupils flickered with excitement, his light flashing several times.
Zhou Luo caught the change in Fire Thunder's expression.
"So, Fire Thunder's usual silence isn't because he doesn't like to talk. I should have guessed earlier—he must have been thinking about his brothers."
After all, Fire Thunder had his own thoughts and memories from the War King's world. They had their own emotions too (though they lacked Luo Luo's memories).
"I'll activate Flying Lun once we get back."
Flying Lun could be activated immediately when he awakened as the Mech Battle King. There were no restrictions on activating this Vehicle Warrior with almost no combat power.
Earlier, Zhou Luo had to leave the city for battle, so he hadn't activated Flying Lun. But it could be done upon their return.
Swift Blade King was equally thrilled to see his old friend Fire Thunder.
Their fists collided, everything conveyed without words.
"Fire Thunder, you're pretty impressive. Your combat energy is dozens of times mine. One punch from you could probably knock me out," Swift Blade King teased, unable to hide his envy after sensing Fire Thunder's combat energy.
"I owe it all to our lord. With him controlling me, my combat level rose quickly. Once your level catches up, you'll definitely surpass me," Fire Thunder replied modestly.
"Come on, don't sell yourself short. Do you think I don't know your strength?" Swift Blade King waved his hand dismissively.
Fire Thunder's prowess was not to be underestimated. In the War King's world, there were Vehicle Tribe members who could defeat him one-on-one, but they could be counted on one hand.
And under a full moon, no one could stand against Fire Thunder's all-around enhancement.
Whether you were a fighter jet or a bulldozer, he'd cut you down.
Moreover, Fire Thunder had never gone all out in the War King's world. Even in sparring, it was always a fifty-fifty split, so few truly knew his limits.
Swift Blade King was one of them.
[Mecha: Swift Blade King!]
[Level: 1!]
[Ultimate Move: Not Awakened!]
[Evaluation: This Vehicle Warrior hails from the Moon God Temple. His name is Swift Blade King, and he is also the City Garrison General of the Moon God Temple. His combat style is characterized by speed and piercing power. Confidence, arrogance, loyalty, and straightforwardness define him.]
[Famous Quote: Arrogance requires a hidden energy reserve—and my master happens to have one!]
Zhou Luo couldn't help but exclaim at Swift Blade King's quote.
However, Swift Blade King's combat level was only 1. He needed to level up quickly, or he wouldn't be combat-ready.
[The Mech Battle King gains combat energy, shared with all Vehicle Warriors.]
"That makes things easier. As long as Fire Thunder slays powerful Exotic Beasts to gain combat energy, Swift Blade King will receive an equal amount."
"Isn't this like double XP or something??"
"Time to start a new round of hunting!"
Zhou Luo stood up and looked out at the ruined streets.
"Fire Thunder, Swift Blade King, move out!"
Red light particles scattered from Zhou Luo's body before merging into Fire Thunder's form.
Fire Thunder and Swift Blade King transformed into sports cars and charged into the Wall Department Store.
Swift Blade King: Is that all you've got? You're seriously pathetic!
(End of chapter)