nycdaug Chapter 37 Tiger Style VS Rhinoceros Style
Chapter 37 Tiger Style VS Rhinoceros Style
Lu Ling was slightly taken aback, then narrowed her eyes.
She suddenly realized that Lin Xishan's earlier offer to have her try Raymond was probably intentional...
That old fox had been planning from the very beginning to keep Wang Xing for himself.
"Wang Xing practices the Three Forms of Breaking Army, a common sword technique used in our Western Theater Command."
Lin Xishan appeared calm, and his reasons were perfectly plausible:
"Given this connection, it's only right that I personally test his swordsmanship. Besides, Instructor Lu has already warmed up, so let me have this round."
There's nothing wrong with that.
Lu Ling had indeed just fought Raymond, and to rush into another fight now would only make him seem petty.
She had no choice but to suppress her fighting spirit and nodded lightly, "Alright, Colonel Lin, please proceed."
Without saying much, Wang Xing walked straight to the high-precision scanner.
A pale blue beam of light swept across, and data popped up on the screen:
[Health and Vitality Level: 7.5]
[Mech Level: 6.2]
A level 6.2 mech is only considered mid-tier in the Yuanpei class, and the difference is obvious compared to Raymond's level 8.0 mech.
However, the military instructors present did not show any disappointment, and even felt it was only natural.
Because everyone knows that mech levels are largely tied to family background. Without massive resources and expensive upgrade kits, mech levels will naturally increase slowly for those from ordinary families.
But the military has no shortage of resources, with dedicated mech forges and modification material depots, and many promising talents from humble backgrounds. Once they join the military, their mech levels experience a terrifyingly rapid increase.
It's not difficult for a level 6 mech to reach level 8 within six months.
in contrast.
Wang Xing's ability to achieve the top score in actual combat despite having such a low mecha level actually proves the quality of his own health and combat skills!
……
Then, Wang Xing walked to the electronic standing meditation device and began to demonstrate the Qi and Blood Standing Meditation.
With each breath, the blood and qi begin to flow. At first, it flows like a trickle, then it transforms into a surging river, and finally it forms a unique rhythm throughout the body.
Like the ebb and flow of the tide, one wave subsides only for another to rise, endlessly.
"Tidal piles?"
Lu Ling let out a soft exclamation, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
The "Tiger-type" mecha is a powerful and aggressive type of mecha. She originally thought that Wang Xing would practice explosive stances like the "Diamond Stance" or the "Explosive Tiger Stance." Unexpectedly, Wang Xing took the path of the Tidal Stance, which is based on long and deep foundations, going against the grain.
"This kid... actually understands the principle of strengthening the foundation of qi and blood."
Lu Ling's tone carried a hint of admiration: "In the early stages, you cultivate the Tide Stance to solidify your foundation. Once your Qi and Blood and Mecha level have improved, you can then switch to the Powerful Stance Technique to unleash its ultimate power. Your calm and steady approach is rare among young people."
Lin Xishan nodded and said only two sentences: "Your stance training is good, and your blood and qi purity is much higher than your peers. But your Tide Stance is too soft, while your Tiger Stance is too hard. It's not easy to achieve a balance of softness and hardness, but once you master it, it's a path to heaven."
After finishing his comments, Lin Xishan stretched his neck, his joints making a cracking sound.
"I've watched your college entrance exam practice videos, and Aurogon AI gave you a very high rating."
His abyssal pattern flashed, and a jet-black mecha suddenly appeared, covering his body. "But actual combat in the metaverse is still different from actual combat in reality."
"Today, I'll show you what real oppression is like."
"Excuse me, sir!"
Wang Xing's eyes sharpened, and he summoned the Tiger-type mech.
At this moment, Lin Xishan's mecha on the opposite side had become fully materialized.
With a dull metallic clang, a massive, black, and heavy machine crashed to the ground... Lin Xishan's mecha, much like his name, was an extremely imposing "Raging Rhinoceros" mecha!
Its entire body was as black as ink, and its armor was so thick that it seemed to be cast from a single piece of black iron. Exaggerated muscle lines bulged on its shoulder armor, and a single, ferocious horn on its head curved forward, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
Lin Xishan clenched his fists, and two black and gold whips materialized out of thin air.
This is the "destined weapon" awakened by the Raptor-type mech after reaching level 20. It is formed from the abyssal energy of the mech's core and is shaped like the angry horn of an ancient rhinoceros, making it indestructible.
Looking at the Mad Rhino mech in front of him, wielding whips in both hands like the door god Yuchi Gong, Wang Xing's brain was working at lightning speed.
"The Raptor Mech possesses terrifying strength and an ironclad defense, but its weakness is also obvious—low agility!"
"Beat its clumsiness!"
"Tiger travels through nine mountains!"
Wang Xing roared, and the engine roared to life.
The Tiger-type mech left two afterimages in place, moving in an unpredictable figure-eight pattern, and instantly closed in on the side and rear of the Rhino mech.
The long sword was drawn, its cold light exploding!
"Breaking Army Second Form - Cutting Off the Flow!"
"clang--!!"
Using the momentum of his charge, Wang Xing slashed fiercely at the joint of the Raptor Mech's back armor, sparks flying and a piercing metallic scraping sound emanating from it.
However, Wang Xing's expression changed.
This powerful strike was like striking a mountain made of cast steel, leaving only a shallow white mark.
"Iron Wall Mode!" Wang Xing thought to himself in surprise.
The Rhino Mech was shimmering with a dark gray glow.
This is its unique Iron Wall mode. When activated, the entire mech is forcibly hardened. Although the speed will decrease significantly, the defense will be maximized.
"boom--"
Just as Wang Xing's old strength was dissipated and new strength was generated, a violent counterforce suddenly came from the iron spine of the Mad Rhino mecha.
Lin Xishan instantly deactivated Iron Wall mode, exerted force from his waist, and swept across with the black and gold whip in his hand, accompanied by a terrifying whistling sound that tore through the air!
"Raging Rhinoceros Whip!"
"Clang—!"
Before the whip even arrived, the gust of wind was already as sharp as a knife!
Wang Xing parried with his sword, but a loud "clang" was heard. A brute force so strong it was unreasonable sent him flying backward, his hands going numb instantly, and he almost lost his grip on the hilt of his sword.
"Such immense power!"
Raymond, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
As a fellow user of heavy mechs, he knew all too well how terrifying the kinetic energy contained in that attack was.
Wang Xing forcibly adjusted his posture in mid-air, took three steps back after landing, and before he could stand firmly, Lin Xishan had already charged at him.
While the Rhino-type mech is indeed not known for its speed, Lin Xishan's blood energy and mech level are far superior to Wang Xing's. Therefore, the so-called speed disadvantage simply does not exist under the absolute level suppression!
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
The black and gold whip transformed into countless whip shadows, sometimes thrusting straight like a spear, sometimes sweeping across like a warhammer.
In Wang Xing's eyes, those were no longer weapons, but the furious horns of two ancient rhinoceroses, each impact carrying the domineering power to shatter everything.
Bang! Bang! Clang!
Wang Xing's combat skills were fully activated. He gritted his teeth and unleashed a flurry of attacks with the Three Forms of Breaking Army.
"Zhan Yue" had used no less than five moves in a row, but not only could it not break through the opponent's defense, it was also shaken by the violent power, causing its blood and qi to surge.
Left with no other choice, Wang Xing could only frantically activate his third-tier "Tiger Walks Through Nine Mountains" movement technique, desperately weaving through the gaps in the whip shadows, each dodge fraught with peril.
"If my movement technique weren't at the third level, I probably would have lost in the first round..."
Wang Xing gasped for breath, inwardly groaning:
"This guy... it feels like he's not holding back at all!"
Just as Wang Xing was desperately dodging, the Raptor Mech suddenly stopped, its thick mechanical right leg suddenly raised high and slammed heavily onto the ground.
"Earth trampled!"
Centered on him, a ring of earth-yellow shockwaves exploded outwards.
Wang Xing felt the ground beneath his feet surging like waves, and he instantly lost his balance.
Immediately afterwards, the horn on the head of the Raptor Mech lit up with a dazzling red light, and a beam of energy condensed to its limit roared out.
"Roaring Rhinoceros Cannon!"
There's no way to avoid it!
A ruthless glint flashed in Wang Xing's eyes. Instead of retreating, he advanced, and the Abyss Core on the chest of the Tiger Mech also lit up with a dazzling red light.
"Blood Abyss Nuclear Cannon!"
Rumble!!
Two violent energy cannons, one yellow and one red, collided violently in mid-air, the blinding light causing onlookers to instinctively squint.
But the difference in levels is just too great.
After only half a second of stalemate, Wang Xing's red beam of light was completely crushed, and the violent shockwave slammed solidly into the Tiger Mech.
"Bang--!"
Wang Xing slammed heavily onto the energy shield at the edge of the training room, then rolled to the ground.
"That's a ghost."
Wang Xing groaned, feeling excruciating pain as if all the bones in his body were falling apart.
His opponent clearly held back at the last moment, preventing him from being seriously injured, but such a high-intensity, crushing combat experience was enough to cause him some minor injuries. He would probably need to stay in bed for two or three days to recover.
However, Wang Xing's eyes were exceptionally bright, as if burning with a blazing flame.
This sense of pressure, teetering on the edge of his limits, benefited him immensely. In those brief two minutes of combat, under the pressure of life and death, he desperately unleashed his full potential, condensing his movement and swordsmanship to their absolute peak!
This is more valuable than playing ten matchmaking games in the metaverse.
"I need to continue to become stronger. I'm still far from being a true powerhouse."
Wang Xing's gaze was firm.
at this time.
Lin Xishan also deftly disarmed himself and walked up to Wang Xing.
Then, Lin Xishan shook his head and said with a slightly disappointed tone:
"Your practical skills are indeed quite good... If this performance were applied to a practical subject in the college entrance examination, you should be able to get a score of around 280."
Upon hearing this, Raymond, Shen Shuang, and the others in the audience all changed their expressions.
280 points!
Although this is definitely a high score, it should be noted that Wang Xing scored over 290 points in the school's September entrance exam!
Being evaluated in this way by Instructor Lin at this moment undoubtedly means that his actual skill level is still a bit lacking.
Hearing this, Lu Ling frowned slightly. She felt that something was not quite right. The third-level movement technique and swordsmanship that Wang Xing had just displayed were more than just 280 points in quality.
"Is this old fox deliberately suppressing Wang Xing in order to gain the upper hand in subsequent negotiations?"
Lu Yun and Principal Li Zhengyuan exchanged a quick glance.
A knowing glint flashed deep in his eyes.
Lin Xishan pretended to think deeply for a moment, then spoke:
"Wang Xing, as a colonel-level instructor in the Western Theater Command, I have the authority to decide on enlistment appointments at three levels: A, B, and C. After my personal consideration and judgment, I am willing to submit one of your applications..."
Lin Xishan stared into Wang Xing's eyes and said firmly:
"Class B, enlistment scheduled!"
"So, how about it? Would you like to come to our Western Theater Command?"