Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Heaven was concentrating fully. He was very clear about the distance between them. Even at his peak, he was not Facaul’s match, and now the disparity between their mecha exacerbated that. What he needed to do now was create a window. That was his only chance at survival.
BOOM…
The Phantom King was a signature mech of Atlantis. Lan Ling and the rest had spent a huge sum of money to import it from Atlantis, expressly for Heaven to use. Against an Earth rank expert, if he did not have a super mech, then the Atlantis mech’s capabilities were at least a consolation. But this was against normal opponents, not the Fire Falcon facing him now.
The two mecha clashed hotly. In mid-air, they fought like wildfire. The mecha and giants thronging around were riveted. The Fire Falcon was fighting with pleasure, completely unbothered by the surrounding enemies. The Fire Falcon unhesitatingly repressed the Phantom King.
Given Heaven’s ability, if he wanted to finish him off without any injury, he had to be careful. Any Earth rank pro’s counter was fairly terrifying.
Heaven also knew his opponent’s calculations, which is why he did not dare to go all out. He carefully played for time. Only that way could he find an opportunity.
But the Fire Falcon had too much experience. “Heaven, do you think the eight snipers you hid in the corner have an effect? When did Assassin Heaven of the underworld become so pathetic? Look at your moments, there is not even a shred of killer instinct!”
SHING…
The Fire Falcon made his move, the titanium blade cleaving at the Phantom King, connecting squarely. Heaven used all his strength to fend it off, but still felt an enormous force rush at him. The Phantom King was sent flying, and the super mech immediately closed. In terms of speed, the super mech was just that little bit faster, and this little advantage at this skill level was a fatal distance.
The second blade closed in!
BOOM… BOOM, BOOM, BOOM…
The Fire Falcon’s every cut cleaved on Heaven’s titanium blade, unleashing overwhelming pressure. Heaven’s troops knew that their revered instructor was being beaten helplessly, and wanted to interfere. But there was no order, and all they could do was wait.
Lan Ling and Yan Xiaosu’s palms were sweating. Neither knew if things were going according to plan, but Heaven had said to listen only to his command.
Heaven was not confident. He knew that once the skirmish started, he would have no chance at all. Surrounding a super soldier with numbers, save cutting his escape, was a suicidal move. Especially when the opponent was an assassin.
Facaul was very clear as to Heaven’s train of thought. But similarly, he was different from Blue Demon. Killing was just a means to earn money. Their mission was to conquer the Tita people. Killing Heaven would completely undermine their confidence, and perhaps give Mu Sen a very good prod.
BOOM…
The Phantom King wanted to split, but before the splitting had completely taken effect, fire shot out, and the titanium blade cut down.
The Phantom King was sent flying, crashing against a building, which suddenly collapsed. The Fire Falcon floated easily in mid-air, whirling the titanium blade in hand.
The Phantom King flew out, and it was clearly heavily weakened. The Fire Falcon laughed. “My abilities completely trump yours. Heaven, I will give you one last chance.”
His inferno ability could completely incinerate everything. A wood affinity ability would not only be ineffective against him, but instead amplify his strength. Including Heaven’s savage Wood Poison ability. It would be completely burned. This was an innate advantage.
At the Earth rank, affinity effectiveness was even more amplified. That was why Facaul had nurtured Heaven. No matter how strong this person got, he would not pose a threat. But this punk showed no promise. He was so pathetic. He had not managed to settle a paltry matter like Tita Star, and was engrossed in children and love. This world had no place for such things.
In the Phantom King, Heaven laughed bitterly. On one point, Facaul was correct. He had become weak. Without an environment of danger, he had lost his killing edge. Immersed in his current life, his fighting ability had declined, even if he had not slackened in training.
The titanium blade swept out. “If you want to kill an Earth rank fighter, even you will pay a price!”
Facaul laughed. “Are you still threatening me at a time like this? If it were a super mech in your hands, I would indeed have to pay a price. But it’s just a mere Phantom King. What can you do?”
SHING…
the Fire Falcon was coated in a layer of flames. It was not as glorious as Hocatolin’s, but the stench of death emanated from it. The more expert one was, the more one could use one’s Ability X appropriately.
Heaven’s Ability X emerged in full power. He had no ground to run in this battle. He could only fight to the death.
A surging hurricane enveloped the Phantom King, and Facaul smiled with a glimmer of disappointment. This sort of struggle was like a kindergarten child. Strength only grew from spilling blood.
The Phantom King, shrouded in the raging hurricane, rushed the Fire Falcon. Heaven had no expectation that the sniper would succeed, but the shot tried to create a chance.
The Fire Falcon mech suddenly disappeared, and the sniper shot flew wide. In that instant, he appeared behind the Phantom King. “You’re as naïve as ever!”
The titanium blade cleaved down. A direct hit.
But it felt… wrong. Heaven had intended for this!
The strong hurricane closed the Fire Falcon tightly, and the Phantom King locked on to the Fire Falcon.
The hurricane had trapped the super mech, but could not exact fatal damage.
Facaul’s flames were burning and permeating through. “Heaven, give it up. I will let you live, on account of our past friendship.”
If his words before had held a glimmer of truth, these were nothing but a lie. From the start, Heaven had known the game was up. He was only too clear of his opponent’s ability.
The only way was to die together. He had installed a little thing on the Phantom King. It could trigger the power source in the Phantom King’s nucleus.
“Lan Ling, I leave my wife and children in your hands.”
Heaven’s voice was serene. He need not leave any strength now. The hurricane lifted the two mecha high into the air.
Time seemed to stop. Heaven, who had never been afraid of death, felt a pang of longing. Take it as his atonement for his past sins. In that instant, Heaven smiled beatifically.
“You scum!” Facaul was really angry now. To think an assassin would actually sacrifice himself for someone else. This was something he would never have dreamed off. This was madness. His flames burst forth, but it was too late.
BOOM! RUMBLE…
Although the explosion was in the air, everyone was still sent reeling. Enormous shockwaves of energy exploded in midair.
On Tita Star, one could not use energy shields. It was definitely a dangerous thing. If the super mech’s energy shields were up, then the explosion would not have had much of an effect. But without the protection of energy shields, even a super soldier would die!
The giants’ eyes were filled with honor and equanimity. They saw this as a brave deed, but Lan Ling was extremely upset. Heaven’s wife was her friend, and she had introduced them. Now, she had to break this cruel news to her.
