Cataclysm King

Chapter 437 How outrageous is this guy?
"Donna, could it be that we are under an illusion? Why do I see the captain hugging a man?"

"Why are you pinching me? Pinch yourself! Stupid Roger!"

"Could this be the 'friend' the captain was talking about?"

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The members of the New World Mechanical Team looked at the scene in front of them and rubbed their eyes at the same time, thinking they were under an illusion.

However, after watching for a while, the brain finally believed what the eyes saw: Captain Dong Qi was really hugging a man warmly!
And judging from their intimate expressions, the two of them are more than just close.

what's the situation?
Seven pairs of eyes stared at the two of them, and no one spoke.

But all seven faces had the same expression of surprise.

The breeze blew, and the sea of ​​grass was very quiet, with only the rustling sound of the grass waves.

The burning longing for each other after a long separation reached its climax in the moment of hugging, and rationality gradually returned.

Just now, Dong Qi only had Ji Xun in his eyes.

Now, she saw the curious faces of her friends, staring at her intently.

Dong Qi suddenly remembered something, and without any awkwardness, he introduced everyone generously: "Let me introduce everyone, this is Ji Xun."

Then, she introduced her companions to Ji Xun: "Ji Xun, these are the members of our New World Mechanical Group, Gibb, Rock, Dina, and Donna."

On one side is the closest friend, on the other side is the fighting partner.

Dong Qi introduced them one by one very seriously.

Both parties nodded, and they were considered to be acquaintances.

Some people also paid attention to Donghuang’s wanted posters and recognized Ji Xun as the "S-level wanted criminal" who is still on the wanted list.

However, it was precisely because they recognized him that there was a hint of suspicion in everyone's eyes.

The captain mentioned before, a very powerful friend. Is this the one?

They didn't question the captain's words.

But that's just the current situation. Unless the Valkyrie of the Revolutionary Army comes, they really can't think of anyone who can save them from danger.

Although the seven young mechanics didn't say anything, they couldn't hide the sadness in their eyes.

There was no sign of reinforcements, but there was still one last glimmer of hope;
But when I really saw people coming, it seemed like all my fantasies were shattered.

If I remember correctly, this person was ranked fourth or fifth on the wanted list?

In the current situation, even a normal seventh-level card master would not be able to solve the problem.

What’s the use of this person coming?
Compared with his companions' complicated thoughts, Dong Qi did not feel any urgency at all.

Because she knew her old friend's character very well, if he said "it's okay", then there must be no problem.

However, in the current situation, Dong Qi is also very curious about what Ji Xun’s plans are.

She looked at Ji Xun expectantly and asked directly, "Have you advanced again?"

What she actually wanted to ask was: Have you advanced to the eighth level?

In the opinion of Miss Qiqi, she herself did not believe that Ji Xun could advance to the eighth level, so she did not dare to ask directly.

But what if?

However, the fact is that the last time the two met, he was still at level five, and now he is at level six, which is indeed an advancement.

Ji Xun looked at the look of great expectation in Dong Qi's eyes, smiled and shook his head: "His strength has improved a bit. But it's not as exaggerated as you think."

As he said this, he knew what the other party wanted to ask, so he simply added: "At least, it can't beat the Titan Armor."

The combat capability of the Titan Armor is comparable to that of an eighth-order card master. Due to the special nature of the machinery, it does not have the same shortcomings as humans, so it can perform well even in front of a ninth-order card master.

This was the top combat force designed by the Taren Dynasty to deal with and change the situation of the war. How could it be so easy to deal with?

Not to mention Ji Xun's current state, even if he had reached level seven, he wouldn't be able to gain any advantage from this pinnacle work of Taren machinery through normal means.

Hearing this, Dong Qi was also stunned: "Ah?"

What to do if you can’t win?
Before she could feel panic rising in her heart, she looked at his calm face and wondered, "Could there be someone else coming?"

But after looking at it, it seems not.

There was just a bulge in his pocket, which seemed to be Ivan who was sleeping soundly.

Ji Xun smiled and shook his head, saying meaningfully: "You don't have to win the fight to solve the problem."

Dong Qi was completely confused: "Huh?"

If you can’t defeat them, how can you solve the problem?

Ji Xun didn't explain much, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "This."

He now understood why he always felt that when chatting with people like Jia Yu who were good at strategy, they always stopped talking halfway.

In fact, it’s not really mysterious.

But some plans are entirely based on deduction. You can understand them yourself, but if you tell them to others, you may need to explain too much.

Moreover, the line of deduction does not necessarily point to one result, but to multiple possibilities.

He can explain, but the listeners may not understand.

Still troublesome.

Ji Xun thought about it, looked at Dong Qi, and said, "Qiqi, you just need to know that if you really need reinforcements, you can find them."

This time he came to Eastern Wilderness to build a teleportation array.

Griffith is now in the headquarters of the Old World Chain Alliance Army. He can be summoned over by using the space scroll.

Even the Titan Armor can handle that kind of expert.

But the leader of the rebel dragon army is not a thug, you can summon him whenever you want.

That favor is more valuable than a mecha.

Unless the problem is truly unsolvable, Ji Xun will never trouble others.

Dong Qi listened to Ji Xun's words and blinked.

Although she didn't quite understand what he said, since the other party said it, she believed it completely.

She knew Ji Xun's methods, and also knew that he had close ties with the Rebel Dragon Army of the Southern Continent. She thought that the "reinforcements" referred to the masters over there.

That’s really not convenient to explain in detail.

Ji Xun didn't say anything, and Dong Qi was also sensible enough not to ask.

However, the brows of the seven team members on the side became more and more furrowed.

These young mechanics knew almost nothing about the information outside of the Eastern Wilderness, and it was difficult for them to understand where Ji Xun's calmness came from.

Dong Qi also knew his companions' concerns, and what they needed now was something practical to boost morale.

She then asked, "Then Ji Xun, what should we do now? We have been targeted. If we can't deal with the Titan mecha, I'm afraid we won't be able to go anywhere."

Ji Xun was not surprised at all.

In fact, from the moment we met just now, I had even guessed everything about their entry situation.

He asked in return: "Why do you think the people from the Oran Royal Court didn't kill you?"

Dong Qi said directly: "For the intact armor, for the experimental equipment and data we carry, and to find the location of the base."

Ji Xun listened with a slight smile on his face, "So, what do you think is the best way for them to get these?"

Dong Qi had of course thought about this question a long time ago, and said directly: "Capture us alive."

Ji Xun nodded, still looking at her questioningly, as if asking: And then?
The people listening were confused. Aren't these questions something that everyone can think of? What's so good about asking?

Dong Qi understood what he meant instantly, and then said, "You want to ask, how can we be captured alive?"

Ji Xun nodded: "Yeah."

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When Dong Qi thought of this, his brows immediately frowned.

It's not like she hasn't thought about it.

But I have thought about it countless times along the way.

They could die in battle, but there was no way they could be captured alive.

However, just as she was about to speak her mind, she knew that Ji Xun would definitely be able to think of such an obvious question.

There must be something deeper behind this question.

So Dong Qi didn't respond in a hurry, but fell into deep thought.

Ji Xun looked at it and didn't rush to ask for the answer.

Risk has always been the best way to grow.

He can easily help solve problems, but he cannot help in every future danger.

He saw that among the pursuers from the Oran Royal Court there was a guy with a very sophisticated plan.

He seems to be a strategist who is very experienced in marching and fighting.

The current Dong Qi is no longer the gangster lady she used to be.

This kind of strategic confrontation is a valuable experience for a qualified commander.

But after thinking for a while, Dong Qi still couldn't think of anything, so he could only ask: "So, Ji Xun, what do you mean?"

Being in the middle of a situation, it is sometimes difficult to see through it. Ji Xun also reminded some key words at the right time: "Psychic illusions, or some mysterious methods."

"This"

Dong Qi's expression instantly became more serious when he heard this.

When she thought about it, it was true.

If you want to capture them alive, the best way is not to capture them alive in a head-on battle, because that is simply impossible.

The Huntsman Armor is immune to almost all known illusion techniques.

Therefore, we can only wait until they are off guard, such as now when they are camping and resting, and use mysterious spells to directly control their bodies.

But they had thought of this idea before.

Dong Qi didn’t know what Ji Xun saw, and he tried hard to think of what he had overlooked.

However, the young companions on the side were a little impatient.

They listened to the entire conversation between the two, but they were not able to follow Ji Xun's ideas as well as Dong Qi.

After thinking for a long time about his captain's simple question, the young man named Rock finally couldn't help but speak, "Sir, I don't mean to question you. But you may not know much about the mechanical armor we wear. This 'God Hunter Armor' is not any mechanical device on the market. Its design takes into account almost any possibility in battle. Including mental spell shocks."

He thought Ji Xun didn't know the characteristics of the armor, so he asked such a question.

He continued to explain: "The main material of the helmet of the God Hunter Armor is [Abyssal Copper], which is a high-grade metal that can shield mental pollution. Moreover, there are complex protective spells inside the armor that are enough to resist any mental illusions and mysterious spells. Moreover, the mechas have self-destruct devices. Once we cannot escape, we will activate the self-destruct mode. Therefore, it is impossible for us to be captured alive on the battlefield."

As he said this, an inexplicable sense of pride and courage appeared on the boy's face.

Although the other six young mechanics didn't say anything, it was obvious that they meant the same thing.

But what they don't know is.

Ji Xun not only knew the detailed parameters of the Mechanical Hunter Armor, but the armor was even manufactured based on the blueprints that he and Dong Qi had snatched.

Dong Qi looked at his partner and wanted to remind him: "Rock, don't..."

However, Ji Xun interrupted her and acknowledged his statement: "Well, you are right."

This made others even more suspicious.

But he suddenly changed the subject and asked everyone at the same time: "What if you are not in combat? You won't always wear your armor, right?"

When this question came out, the team members all showed expressions of "Oh, so this guy really doesn't understand technology." Only Dong Qi was still thinking.

Although Rock felt that this reinforcement was not very reliable, because he was the captain's friend, he still patiently explained: "Sir, this problem is almost impossible to happen. Our mechas carry with them the [Haiges Life Detector], [Fifth Generation Energy Fluctuation Detector], and [High-Sensitivity Mechanical Signal Capture]. These devices are a bit troublesome to explain, but no matter what, we can ensure that as long as there is any target approaching us, we will find it at the first time."

While explaining, he pointed to the sophisticated instruments on the armor with light screens on them, and added: "Just like when you came here just now, we also discovered it in advance."

Rock said what all his teammates wanted to say.

In front of this group of young men, each of whom can be said to be a mechanical genius, when talking about machinery, their eyes instantly became hot.

However, as soon as the words came out, they looked at Ji Xun's face, which was still smiling but silent, and then they realized that something seemed strange.

Oh, I almost forgot.

How come this guy was so fast just now?

Even surpassing the God Hunter Mecha!
Ji Xun listened to Rock's explanation patiently.

But these young mechanics didn't know that he knew the devices equipped on the Huntsman Armor better than they did.

He even copied the drawings himself.

He can remember every data of the equipment clearly.

After these words were spoken, no one spoke.

There was an indescribable awkwardness in the quiet air.

Dong Qi also knew that he had a photographic memory, and this attitude made her feel that they had overlooked something.

Miss Kiki has a straightforward personality and is not good at any conspiracies or tricks.

But now that she is the commander of the New World Group, she always feels that she has the responsibility to think about these tactics.

But it is not my strong point after all.

Dong Qi felt that he had considered everything that could be considered.

She simply stopped thinking about it. Her brows relaxed instantly and she hugged Ji Xun's arm, with an expression that said she didn't want to think anymore: "Hey, hey, hey, so, what is it? Tell me, tell me quickly."

The familiar Miss Kiki is back again.

Seeing this scene, the friends around were stunned again.

Ji Xun felt the warm and soft touch on his chest and said helplessly: "Many times, the best way for hunters to deal with ferocious prey is not to confront them head-on, but to use traps."

The advantages of being a mechanic are many.

But their shortcomings are very obvious. Their physical bodies are almost the weakest among the fifty-two sequences.

They rely too much on mechanical equipment, so the ability to foresee crises that other card masters have is almost zero for mechanics.

The equipment is fine, and what they said is fine.

But the problem is that there is a person among the enemies who is good at planning.

As soon as these words came out, Dong Qi and his teammates immediately felt as if they had woken up from a dream: "A trap?"

Yup!

This metaphor fits their current situation very well. In the eyes of those people in the Oran Royal Court, aren't they dangerous prey?
But how to set the trap?
At this time, Ji Xun didn't beat around the bush. His train of thought had given them enough guidance, so he said directly: "Did you come all the way from the northeast?"

Dong Qi blinked and asked, "How do you know?"

She thought about it and wondered if she hadn’t mentioned this question just now?

Ji Xun had been wandering around here for the whole day, and of course he discovered the traces left by the mecha operations.

Moreover, before he met the person, he had deduced that the Royal Family of Oran wanted to capture him alive, so he also deliberately observed more details.

As long as he can connect the purpose, intelligence of both sides and the environment together, Ji Xun can certainly think of the plan that the enemy can think of.

He said directly: "What you think are random routes are actually 'driven' by others. Just like a hunter drives prey to a trap set by a pre-set trap. It's just that the enemy is very clever, and you may not realize it."

Hearing this, Dong Qiru was struck by lightning.

She thought that Ji Xun had guessed the direction they were coming from just now, so couldn’t the enemy guess it too?
Although I don’t know how they did it, the facts are there.

The seven teammates standing by still didn't understand.

Ji Xun broke their last fantasy and said directly: "There is a canyon to the south of this sea of ​​grass, which is very suitable for hiding. You can't stay in the same place for too long, so next time you change camps, you will most likely enter the canyon. Then, you will most likely encounter a trap that has been set up long ago. I guess it is the Silver Moon Illusion."

After hearing this, everyone understood.

The instrument can indeed sense nearby enemies.

But what if there are no enemies nearby?

As long as the trap is set, they will run into it and be caught without knowing it.

Thinking of this, Dong Qi and the others felt a chill down their spines.

Only then did they realize that the enemy's conspiracy hidden beneath the surface was so sophisticated!

Ji Xun said these words lightly, and for a moment, the young mechanics who had looked down on him just now looked at him differently.

They all listened to the conversation between the two. Even though the captain hadn't said anything yet, this man had already guessed everything.

Not only the road they came from, but also the canyon, which was also where they had already decided to go next!
This feeling is very absurd.

as if
It was as if they were actors on a stage, and everything they did was performed according to a predetermined script.

Everything is completely under the control of others.

At this moment, as their backs felt cold, the young mechanics' eyes became more and more incredulous.

Once the enemy's layout became clear, the dark cloud hanging over everyone's heart was instantly swept away.

The suffocating pressure seemed to have disappeared.

It seems that the captain’s friend is really amazing.

All the members of the New World Mechanical Corps felt a sense of power at this moment.

Ji Xun looked at those pairs of eyes that were filled with admiration and smiled and shook his head.

It seemed as if I remembered the feeling of seeing Jia Yu or Nan Jing's mother, those masters, planning and playing games.

It turns out that I have become very powerful without realizing it.
Those layouts that seem profound and difficult to understand to others can be easily accomplished by him.

Ji Xun had a lot of thoughts in his mind, and his eyes were slightly distracted.

Dong Qi pursed his lips, but unlike others, he was not shy. He just hugged him intimately and muttered, "Sure enough, you can think of everything."

Although equally surprising, this feeling was familiar, as if it had happened before.

She likes this feeling.

Ji Xun looked at Dong Qi and said, "Qiqi, you guys rely too much on machines and lose some of your judgment."

Dong Qi pursed his lips and said, "I know."

Although the tone was sarcastic, I took it to heart.

After thinking for a while, Dong Qi asked, "But Ji Xun, what should we do next?"

The other team members also cast curious glances.

This time there are no more doubts, only expectations.

Now they knew that the enemy had set a trap to drive them away, so they thought that of course they could not go to that canyon.

But he couldn't think of a better response.

The original dilemma has not changed at all.

However, Ji Xun's next words made everyone drop their jaws in shock.

He said casually, "Of course, keep going."

"what?"

Dong Qi was puzzled and asked, "But if we go, won't we fall into the enemy's trap?"

Ji Xun also said casually: "Yes. Without bait, the enemy will not fall into the trap."

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When Dong Qi heard this, the familiar feeling came back.

Although she was not convinced about being used as a "bait", she had to admit that Ji Xun's plan was always correct.

Ji Xun did not hide it and said bluntly: "If we don't completely get rid of the pursuers. You can't just wander around in the wilderness forever, right? My idea is that you should just pretend you know nothing, go to the canyon when you should, and get caught when you should."

Dong Qi: “.”

Everyone: "."

Everyone was stunned when they heard Ji Xun's words.

So, knowing it's a trap, we still go and bang our heads against it?
Is this guy serious?

Ji Xun knew that his thoughts were a little off the track.

The truly brilliant layout is not to break it, but to go with the flow.

He didn't know how to explain it, so he said a plan that sounded like a fantasy to others: "Well, then I will try to completely eliminate the pursuers. Only then can you really get away."

Before he finished speaking, the young mechanics' eyes twitched, obviously thinking that this plan was terrible.

Dong Qijing's eyes turned, and the tacit understanding between the two of them made her understand a lot.

She knew that since Ji Xun said this, he must have the ability to solve it.

But she was still afraid that the other party didn't know the situation, so she said, "But, even if we don't count the Titan Armor, there is also a seventh-level Moon Guard among the pursuers. He is the lieutenant general of the Second Legion of the Federation, "Dream Weaver" Hera."

"Newly promoted to level seven? Not a big problem."

Ji Xun smiled calmly.

If he could come up with this plan, how could he not have deduced the enemy's strength?

Except for special existences like the moon goddess Arachne, the highest native combat power in the Eastern Wilderness should only be level seven.

The Titan armor is already a high-end configuration, and the others are just a side feature.

Moreover, the other party had probably already considered capturing him alive, so the people they sent were also skilled in mental techniques.

"Dream Weaver" Hera, a former senior federal staff officer with the rank of lieutenant general, is skilled in spiritual mysticism.

Ji Xun remembers every high-level card master in Donghuang who has an official record.

When he heard the name, it almost completely matched his previous speculation.

Dong Qi looked at Ji Xun's confidence and could not hide his surprise: "Can you deal with the seventh level?"

She would never have believed what others said, but she believed Ji Xun's words without a doubt.

Ji Xun shrugged noncommittally, "It's hard to say about other seventh-level ones, but this kind of spiritual one can be tried."

When Dong Qi heard this casual admission, he was so shocked that it was hard to describe. How strong is this guy now?

However, the seventh level is not the biggest problem, they can even kill it.

The most important thing is the Titan Armor.

Thinking of this, Dong Qi frowned and asked, "But what about the Titan Armor? I can hold it back for a while, but I will lose after a while. After all, the gap between the mechanical armors is too big."

It was really hard for Ji Xun to explain this question. After thinking for a while, he said meaningfully, "If that guy is really well-informed, he will most likely run away when he sees me."

Will the Titans escape?

After hearing this, Dong Qi and the young mechanics' expressions froze on their faces again.

At this moment, everyone had the same thought in their mind, and they all thought: How could this guy say such outrageous words in such a calm tone!

(End of this chapter)