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

Chapter 79 Rules are meant to be broken. [4k·Two-in-One]

The two mechs moved like ghosts, launching a full-scale attack on Li Zhe.

Faced with this sudden pincer attack, Li Zhe remained completely calm.

There wasn't even a move to avoid it.

Despite the claws of the two corrupted mechs gripping his mech—

"clang--!!!"

A piercing clang of metal rang out, sparks flying everywhere.

The two corrupted mechs unleashed a full-force attack, powerful enough to tear through alloy armor, which struck Li Zhe's mech.

Not even a white mark was left!

"what?!"

Inside the cockpit of the Fallen Mech, a roar filled with shock and disbelief echoed.

"Oh? It can actually talk?" Li Zhe raised an eyebrow.

"Retreat!" Seeing that the situation was not good, the two fallen mechs prepared to escape.

"Since you're already here, leave your lives behind before you go!"

Li Zhe suddenly stretched out his arms and grabbed the power pipes on the necks of the two mechs.

"boom!"

A sudden tug!
He threw the two corrupted mechs away.

It crashed heavily into the wall of the building next to it.

"Commander, the enemy is beyond fighting and is completely wiped out."

Xing's voice rang out.

Li Zhe hadn't even had a chance to look at the detailed data of the two Fallen Mechs yet.

The battle is over.

[Number: Abyss Infantry (STMEC-11073)]

【Type: First-generation Abyss Apostle - Fallen Species - Star Mech】

【Combat strength: 3.75】

[Special Ability: The Star Mech, corrupted by abyssal energy, possesses three times the combat power of its pre-corruption form, but its combat power will not exceed four times its pre-corruption form.]

[Note: They may have had a bright future, but they chose the wrong path.]

"A combat power of 3.75 is, to be fair, not weak." Li Zhe

[Ding! Material dropped detected]

"Oh? There was an unexpected bonus?"

Li Zhe walked up to the two piles of scrap metal and picked up two crystals that shimmered with an eerie starlight.

[Name: Fallen Star Core]

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Reinforcement Material]

[Effect: A core fragment containing the power of the twisted abyss, which can be used to enhance the combat power of mechs. The increase in combat power is determined by the original combat power of the fallen mech (this star core can increase combat power by 1.25)]

"This thing is quite effective," Li Zhe exclaimed.

After taking one pill, you can directly increase your combat power by 1.25.

Once you consume these two, your base combat strength will reach 6.5!
Combined with the current armament configuration and the plug-in passengers in the cockpit.

With a combat power of 15.4, and the added boost from dual-wielding, the maximum combat power can exceed 18!

"Is the efficacy guaranteed?" Li Zhe immediately asked Xing for verification.

"Commander, this type of enhancement material does indeed have the benefits described," Xing calmly analyzed. "However, when conventional mechs are enhanced with this material, they often require some auxiliary materials to neutralize the abyssal power in the Fallen Star Core and prevent the mech from going... berserk."

"Rampage?"

"If the mech goes berserk, the consequences will be quite terrible; it could even devour the pilot," Xing said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhe couldn't help but think...

If I were in my armored body, I could simply chew and swallow those two things.

What will happen when they go berserk?
Do I eat myself?
Anyway, there are still risks involved in using this to enhance your abilities.

The star currently cannot determine what materials are used to reduce the risk of going berserk.

Li Zhe then stored the two fallen star cores in the maintenance hangar for later use.

"Let's keep going and just fly there."

Let's keep going and just fly there.

With a thought, Li Zhe piloted the platinum mecha into the air.

They flew at high speed toward the castle in the distance, which looked even more eerie under the dim yellow sky.

However, just as he was about to cross Mickey Avenue and enter the central area of ​​the park—

"Om-"

The scene before me suddenly blurred, as if I had crashed into an invisible wall.

The next second, a strong feeling of dizziness washed over me.

He found himself back at the entrance to Mickey Avenue, the very spot where he had first entered the barrier!

"what's the situation?"

Li Zhe frowned and tried again.

The result is still the same.

No matter how fast he tries to break in or from what angle, he will be forcibly sent back to the starting point by an invisible force.

"Commander, the castle area has its own set of rules and restrictions, making it impossible to advance directly."

Xing's voice echoed in Li Zhe's mind, calmly analyzing the predicament before him.

"Based on my deduction, under normal circumstances, one must follow the 'tour route' set inside the barrier and complete the 'challenges' of specific areas one by one in order to finally open the road to the core castle."

"A tour route? A challenge?" Li Zhe's lips twitched. "So this godforsaken place really thinks of us as tourists?"

“Yes, Commander, and based on the energy fluctuation analysis, this barrier seems to have some kind of ‘collection of seals’ mechanism.”

In Li Zhe's field of vision, a virtual map of the amusement park was projected.

In addition to the central castle area, the map also marks several key areas such as Tomorrowland, Adventure Isle, and Treasure Cove.

"I deduce that we need to complete specific 'puzzles' or 'battles' in each area to obtain tokens similar to 'stamps,' and only by collecting all the tokens can we gain the right to enter the castle."

"This takes way too much time!"

Li Zhe looked at the complicated map and the flashy symbols and felt a headache coming on.

With that kind of effort, he could have farmed several rounds of elite monsters in the Steel Empire.

“However…” Xing changed the subject, “Commander, I noticed that at the end of Mickey Avenue, there is an old train station shop.”

"The energy fluctuations inside it are significantly different from those of other buildings, and it seems to be the starting point of the entire 'Collection of Chapters' mission."

“I suggest we start there; perhaps we can find some shortcuts.”

"Okay, let's go and have a look."

Li Zhe strode steadily toward the old train station shop.

The shop door was ajar, and the interior was pitch black, emanating a musty, musty smell.

Li Zhe pushed open the door and bent down to enter.

"Jingle Bell--"

The wind chimes on the door emitted a crisp yet eerie sound.

The store was dimly lit.

Only a few old kerosene lamps emitted a faint light in the corner.

The air was thick with an oppressive, deathly stillness, like that of a tomb.

On the shelves, all sorts of oddly shaped "souvenirs" are displayed.

A Mickey Mouse doll with its eyeballs gouged out and replaced with red light bulbs.

There is a Donald Duck figurine whose limbs have been replaced with rusty scalpels.

And then there's that Goofy model, its skin peeled off, revealing its bloody, mechanical skeleton underneath...

Every single item is brimming with nauseating malice.

"Welcome, guests from afar."

Just then, a thick cloud of black mist quietly gathered behind the shop counter.

A figure slowly emerged from the black mist.

He was a middle-aged man who looked to be around forty years old.

He was wearing a well-tailored black tuxedo.

He wore a monocle and his hair was neatly combed.

He wore a gentle, yet incredibly fake smile.

His every gesture exuded a gentlemanly composure and ease, reminiscent of old-money merchants. He bowed slightly to Li Zhe.

"Excuse me, how may I help you?"

His voice was as smooth as fine velvet and full of magnetism.

But in this eerie environment, one felt a strange chill.

"Commander, target locked." Xing's voice rang in Li Zhe's mind. "Detection revealed that this unit is the embodiment of the rules of this area, formed by the combination of pure abyssal energy and the resentment of this place. Theoretical threat level: extremely high."

Li Zhe remained calm and composed.

He piloted his mech to the counter and looked down at the "businessman" in front of him.

“I need a passport for customs clearance,” Li Zhe said bluntly.

"Oh? Passport?"

Upon hearing this, the merchant's smile widened even further.

He took out a booklet with a black cover and a strange Mickey Mouse head printed on it from under the counter.

"No problem, here is your passport, guest."

He pushed the passport in front of Li Zhe.

"However... you should know that any item in this store comes with a corresponding 'price'."

"What price?"

“It’s very simple.” The merchant snapped his fingers elegantly. “You can choose to pay with your energy, 80% of your energy will suffice.”

He paused, a greedy glint flashing in his eyes behind his glasses.

"Or... you can choose a more 'cost-effective' transaction method."

"tell me the story."

"join us."

The merchant's voice was full of seduction.

"Abandon your ridiculous, so-called 'justice' and 'stance'... Embrace the abyss, and you will gain power far beyond imagination."

He opened his arms as if embracing a great future.

"Look at the world you live in, guest!"

"As someone who has been through the abyss, I can tell you with absolute certainty..."

"Even without the Abyss Crisis, this world will eventually perish on its own amidst endless internal strife!"

"The blue planet is like an isolated island; all efforts to reach the sea of ​​stars are in vain."

"The resources of Earth and your current level of development are not even enough to allow you to enter the so-called Type 1 civilization!"
Humanity is powerless to solve its own crisis.

"It is destined to become extinct, just like all species that have ever existed on Earth!"

"Civilization itself is an abyss full of chaos and contradictions; so-called order is fragile and easily broken!"
"And we, the abyss you speak of..."

"I will grant you the power to break all these shackles..."

His voice seemed to possess a magical quality.

"You will no longer be bound by any rules, no longer need to fight for those ignorant mortals... You will become the absolute lord of a realm, doing as you please and dominating everything!"

He leaned forward and, in an almost whispered voice, tempted:

"Take a look at this shop, sir... Everything you want is here..."

"Legendary core materials are enough to transform your mech."

"Lost ancient technology blueprints can grant you world-destroying power."

"We can even provide you with an absolutely loyal, invincible legion composed of abyssal creatures!"

He pointed to the dazzling array of "goods" on the shelves, his eyes filled with fervor.

"If you just nod, all of this will be yours."

"You only need to pay a small price—"

"Become one of us, become a... Abyss Knight."

His words were incredibly persuasive and filled with deadly allure.

however……

Li Zhe listened quietly, his heart unmoved.

He even had the leisure to have Xing analyze the attributes of the "businessman" in front of him.

[Catalogue Number: Contract Demon - Growth Stage (STDEM-00005)]

【Type: Primordial Abyss Apostle - Demon Species - Incarnation of Rules】

【Combat strength: 6.0】

【Special Abilities: ① Verbal Manipulation: Captures the target's desires and weaknesses, using language to mentally manipulate them. ② Rule Contract: Once a verbal or written agreement is reached with the target, the contract's contents can be forcibly enforced; those who breach the agreement will suffer the consequences of violating the rules. ③ Void Body - Basic: Only mechs can inflict real damage on it, and it is immune to all attacks below twice its combat power.】

[Note: What's free is often the most expensive]

Combat strength of 6.0.

It's definitely not low.

Moreover, this special skill is quite extraordinary.

No wonder they dare to spout such nonsense here.

But...

Li Zhe glanced at his own panel.

Basic combat strength 4.0.

With the combined power of the Platinum Mech and Bai Wangshu, its combat strength is 10.4.

And then take into account the 20% boost from Dual Wielding...

Ultimate combat power: 12.48!

Exactly more than twice as much as the other side!
Fuck your bullshit rules.

Fuck you, Abyss Knight.

Lao Tzu is the rule!
"Are you finished?"

Li Zhe's voice was so calm, it was as if he were asking how the weather was today.

"I'm too lazy to argue with you, you're not worthy."

"Huh?" The smile on the Contract Demon's face froze.

Before he could react, Li Zhe prepared to launch an attack.

"you……!"

The composure and elegance on the Contract Demon's face were instantly replaced by terror and disbelief.

He just couldn't understand how the other party dared to do that!
The navigational beacon on this blue planet has not yet been opened, so theoretically it is impossible for mechs with a basic combat strength exceeding 4.0 to exist.

In other words, there are no mech pilots on this planet who can threaten him...

But... what's with this feeling of dying?!
Li Zhe didn't give him time to think further.

"Assault Mode!"

His right arm instantly transformed into a massive, heat-generating battle axe burning with raging flames!
"die!"

Without the slightest hesitation.

A slash imbued with Li Zhe's absolute power slammed down towards the contracted demon's forehead!

rule?

Faced with an absolute disparity in power...

Rules are meant to be broken!

……

Faced with this sudden, completely unreasonable, and fatal blow.

The gentlemanly demeanor on the Contract Demon's face vanished completely.

Instead, there was extreme fear and bewilderment.

"You...you don't come any closer?!"

He let out a sharp screech.

His body instantly transformed into a cloud of black mist, attempting to escape into the void and avoid the axe blow.

However, this was in the face of Li Zhe's absolute power, which transcended the limitations of the demon's own rules.

The demon's proud "void body" is as fragile as a piece of paper.

"boom--!!!!!"

The thermal battle axe cleaved through the black mist with precision and ruthlessness.

Along with that, the entire store counter and the wall behind it were also affected.

Cut them all off at once!
It cleaved open a massive, bottomless crack!

(End of this chapter)