You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 177 Chaotic Battle
[Wu Yue-Zhuque-Captain]: "Thanks for the invitation. I just came out of the canyon, and I'm completely numb. We chased those two hotheads from Squad 1 into the narrow pass, hoping to trap them like turtles in a jar. But as soon as we went in, some 'ghost' appeared out of nowhere and cut off our two ranged mechs that were covering our retreat. By the time we realized what was happening, they had already taken a hidden quest item from the canyon. We didn't see a single ghost the whole time; it was like we'd seen a ghost."

[Northern Heavy Industries - Grizzly Bear - Team Member]: "The person upstairs is lucky! We're the worst off! We fought the 'Xichuan Pandamen' to the death on D-4 Island for ages, finally managed to drive them away, and captured that energy well. We were just about to start collecting resources when a few stray shots came flying in from nowhere and blew up our engineering mechs. By the time we rushed over, they were long gone, and the core in the energy well was gone too! They didn't leave us with a single thing!"

[Nantianmen-Tiangang-Member]: "Hehe, a bunch of noobs. Our 'Tiangang' team has never encountered anything like this before."

[Passerby A replies to Nantianmen-Tiangang-Team Member]: "Stop showing off, you haven't encountered it because your captain is currently chasing after him and getting covered in dust (laughs)."

[Nantianmen-Tiangang-Captain-Qin Cang]: "@Passerby A, your account is gone."

……

The forum was abuzz with arguments, and the situation on the battlefield became increasingly unpredictable.

This mysterious "ghost force," like an invisible hand, is secretly stirring up the entire exercise, turning the originally clear battle lines into chaos.

At this moment, in that deep and narrow "One Line Sky" canyon.

A desperate struggle for survival is drawing to a close.

"boom--!"

Xu Lei's "Thick Earth" mech once again withstood a plasma cannon shot from the "Tian Gang" squad.

The massive energy surge caused his mech to shudder violently, and the energy shield was covered with spiderweb-like cracks, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Inside the cockpit, the piercing alarm almost tore his eardrums apart.

"I...I really can't hold on much longer!" he roared, his voice filled with despair.

Their tactics successfully lured the "Tian Gang" and "Zhu Que" squads into this narrow terrain, thus negating the enemy's air superiority.

However, they also underestimated the strength of the ace team.

In the confined space, the opponent displayed an even more terrifying close-combat suppression ability.

Although Xu Lei's "Thick Earth" was tough and resilient, it was already at its limit under the concentrated fire of several enemy mechs.

While Izawa's "Sakura Warrior" fought with all her might and wounded two enemy team members, she also paid a heavy price. One of her arms was severed at the root, and her body was damaged in many places, almost rendering her unable to fight.

"Damn it... Is this the end...?"

Ize leaned against the cold rock wall, panting heavily, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

Just as they were about to be completely engulfed by the three "Tiangang" mechs that were like the Grim Reaper.

A lazy yet playful voice suddenly rang out in their squad's communication channel, like a divine oracle from beyond the heavens.

"Attack from 35 degrees to the left rear, feign an attack to lure them into the cave ahead."

“There… is a ‘surprise’ I’ve prepared for you.”

"That voice...it's Brother Li?!"

Xu Lei's pupils, which had been somewhat unfocused, contracted sharply upon hearing the voice, and the flame of hope was rekindled.

"Li Zhe?!"

Izawa Munezo was also shocked, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face, which was slightly pale due to blood loss.

This guy...didn't he run away?!
how come……

"Stop talking nonsense, just do as I say."

Li Zhe's voice rang out again, calm yet carrying an unquestionable tone of command.

"This is your only chance." Xu Lei and Yi Ze exchanged a glance, both seeing a resolute look in each other's eyes.

Although they couldn't understand Li Zhe's intentions, they didn't know what the so-called "surprise" was.

But in this life-or-death situation, they had no other choice.

The only option is... to believe him unconditionally!

"Okay! I'll do as you say!"

Xu Lei roared and poured all the remaining energy of the "Thick Earth" mech into its engine.

Like a mad bull, he brandished his heavy battle axe and launched a suicidal charge towards the two "Vermilion Bird" team members who were approaching from his left rear!

"Come on, you scum!"

At the same time, Izawa's "Sakura Warrior" activated its final thruster.

Wielding a katana with only one arm, he transformed into a pink afterimage, launching a feint attack from another angle in coordination with Xu Lei's offensive.

This sudden, desperate counterattack caught both the "Vermilion Bird" and "Heavenly Gang" teams off guard.

"Are these two guys crazy?"

The captain of the "Vermilion Bird" squad frowned and subconsciously took a half step back.

High above, Qin Cang watched this scene, a cruel smile curving his lips.

"A cornered beast's struggle, that's interesting."

He didn't take these two "caged birds" seriously.

In his view, this was nothing more than the prey's final, impotent rage before its death.

"Everyone, charge! Don't let them escape!"

At his command, three "Tiangang" mechs swooped down like raptors, forming a net that completely blocked all of Xu Lei and Yi Ze's escape routes, in coordination with the ground "Zhuque" squad's offensive.

However, just as their encirclement was about to close in...

Xu Lei and Yi Ze, as if they had planned it beforehand, suddenly changed direction and forced their way through the gap between the two "Vermilion Bird" mechs in an extremely disheveled manner!

Then, without looking back, he plunged headfirst into the dark cave not far away!
"Want to run?!"

Qin Cang sneered and immediately led his team to give chase.

In his view, entering such a narrow cave is tantamount to digging one's own grave.

However, the moment they rushed into the cave, the sight before them made everyone gasp in shock.

The interior of the cave was much more spacious than they had imagined.

But this place is no longer an ordinary rock cave.

The walls, floor, and even the ceiling of the entire cave were completely covered by a sinister, purplish-black plant that mimicked the abyss.

Those plants, as if they were alive, were slowly wriggling.

The vines were covered with strange flower buds that looked like eyeballs, emitting a faint purple light that made the entire cave seem like a ghostly place.

(End of this chapter)