High-level martial arts: I can choose Hextech equips.

Inside the spectator room, the Battle.net rankings of the six players were displayed.

All five players are Supreme Kings, with four-digit victory points following their IDs.

"Huh, why is there someone without a rank? Could they be a newbie?"

"Use your brain. This is the regional finals. Do you think this is bronze ranking? It must be a pro playing on a smurf account."

"But this mech doesn't even have any equipment."

"This is the confidence of a top player. With just the most basic equipment, they can defeat stronger opponents and win the game. We're in for a treat today."

As the countdown inside the stadium reached zero.

All five mechs started moving.

Li Rufeng's mecha's power backpack activated, emitting a blazing blue light. The roar of the massive engine resounded throughout the battlefield as his figure rapidly twisted and swept across the battlefield, appearing in front of the white mecha.

To catch the thief, first catch the king!

The other two golden mechs ignored this and activated their power backpacks, rushing towards Lin Shuxuan and Qin Yuanba to crush them.

Upon seeing this, Qin Yuanba maneuvered his mech to meet the attack, his massive right arm slamming into the ground as he charged toward the two mechs like a one-armed gorilla.

Lin Shuxuan was still in a daze; he needed to familiarize himself with the artillery system.

The white mecha remained calm when Li Rufeng attacked, immediately activating its energy field and charging up its greatsword on its right arm, ready to counterattack once Li Rufeng's attack was blocked.

Her greatsword had intricate patterns with flowing light within it, making it clearly more powerful.

But Li Rufeng's sword strike was just a feint. The mecha engine roared, and it moved like a ghost, suddenly circling behind her. However, no matter how fast the mecha moved, it still took time, and the energy field shield remained firmly in front of Li Rufeng.

This was a protective device she bought specifically to restrain Li Rufeng, so that Li Rufeng would have no choice but to exchange injuries for injuries.

By this time, her wealth was undeniable.

On the other side, Qin Yuanba, facing two golden figures alone, still held his own, wielding his fifteen-meter-long arm with both offense and defense in perfect harmony. His intricate defensive network was impenetrable.

The two Golden Flash mechs were truly helpless for a time. Qin Yuanba's modification was equivalent to concentrating half of the mech's weight on his arms, making his attack power several times stronger than the most powerful melee weapon available for purchase. Being hit by him was equivalent to being crushed by a mech.

The downside is that it greatly increases the difficulty of control, but Qin Yuanba managed to master this style with his personal skills!

"Can't they even win in a two-on-one situation?"

Hearing the team's urging voice, which was both disgruntled and still gentle, the two drivers were getting anxious.

They also wanted to break through Qin Yuanba's defenses directly, but those swung giant hammers would either kill or cripple anyone who touched them.

Repairing the virtual mech costs money too!

Meanwhile, outside the two battlefields, Lin Shuxuan's mecha was still in a daze.

The chat also noticed this, and someone immediately typed in the public chat:

"Why isn't that mech moving?"

"The driver is definitely a novice. Given the disadvantage in equipment, there is no reason for him to play like this."

"I really don't want to pay attention to the trolls in the comments. I'll just say one thing: that person is Lin Shuxuan."

The screen was filled with question marks.

"Is that the number one player in Xinhai who surpassed Tang Hao?"

"He's my idol! He plays Battle.net too?"

"These 10 credits for a ticket are a steal."

Lin Shuxuan was frantically trying to operate the mecha; this old model was extremely difficult to control.

Each action of the mecha has a fixed input command. For example, to make the mecha raise its leg, you need to press four fixed buttons in succession. To make the mecha bend over, you need to press five fixed buttons in succession.

To make the mecha bend over and raise its leg, you need to press nine buttons simultaneously, and that's just the most basic action.

To enable a mech to dodge obstacles at high speeds, not only is extremely fast reaction speed required, but the pilot must also be able to input a series of complex commands in an instant.

The reason why a keyboard has forty keys is to allow the driver to input commands instantly without causing key conflicts.

Lin Shuxuan was drenched in sweat.

Li Rufeng operated the mecha with the agility of a dragon. At first, he thought it was just a matter of practice making perfect, but now he realized that in the other person's cockpit, his hands were probably pressing buttons that were practically crackling with electricity.

[Please release the right-side safety on lever B to disengage the firing restriction.]

What the hell is the B lever...? Lin Shuxuan listened to the beginner's tutorial while observing the battle situation on the field.

Thanks to being an outsider, Lin Shuxuan was able to roughly see Li Rufeng's strategy and the source of his confidence in winning the match in a two-on-three situation.

First, he had Qin Yuanba fight two opponents to buy time. Second, he used his high mobility to finish off the remaining opponent. Finally, he joined forces with Qin Yuanba to defeat the remaining enemies.

However, Li Rufeng was entangled by that white mecha.

His slightly dissatisfied voice came through the squad's voice chat.

"That pay-to-win dog over there! Energy fields are something only high-tier mechs have, but she actually installed them in a skin slot! She transferred them to the basic model by changing skins!"

"Isn't skin just for decoration? Can it really boost combat power?"

"Yeah! I'm going to report her after the match!"

"They're paying money openly and honestly, so reporting them probably won't do any good."

"Damn it!"

After the call ended, he continued his battle with the white mech.

If Li Rufeng doesn't make a move, Qin Yuanba won't be able to hold out against the two mechs for long either; they're at a disadvantage now!

We need to think of a solution!

Although Lin Shuxuan was a newbie, he felt that the key to the battle lay with him.

He has a cannon!

If they can find a way to break through the white mech's defenses, the entire battle will fall on them like dominoes.

He noticed that the white mecha's energy field was not fully deployed; it simply changed position according to Li Rufeng's attacks, and in these changes, its weaknesses gradually became apparent.

If Lin Shuxuan can seize the opportunity during the energy field shift and hit the white mecha's vital points, he can win this match.

This was no easy task, especially since he couldn't even find the fire button.

Damn it, get moving! Lin Shuxuan was furious and powerless, but as he gave the order, the mecha actually started moving.

The viewers watching the almost naked new mobile suit fighting against thin air fell into a deep silence.

"What Lin Shuxuan, Lin Beixuan? This guy is just all talk and no action."

"What's going on? This is too overconfident. His other two teammates are about to collapse."

"What's the rush? Haven't you heard of Lin Shuxuan's reputation as the King of Pretending? He won't make a move until the very last moment."

Inside the silver mecha, slender, long fingers are covered in pink manicures, the nail designs delicate and sweet. This doesn't hinder the owner's hands from moving nimbly across the keyboard.

A pair of large eyes, painted with light brown eyeshadow, appeared even rounder and brighter. They were intently watching Li Rufeng's movements on the screen, adjusting the mecha's position and force field orientation.

Li Rufeng's mecha moves with ghostly speed, yet she still manages to keep up, which proves she is also a master!

And he's a very wealthy expert!

But the wealthy expert was not in a good mood at the moment. The stupid mech opposite her was not moving at all in order to humiliate her!

Li Rufeng is one thing, his skills are indeed unparalleled, but you are a newcomer who has never shown your face before, what makes you think you can act so arrogantly?

This is absolutely outrageous!

This is the final!

Despite her anger, she also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Losing one mech greatly relieved the pressure; otherwise, she would have been in real trouble if she had been surrounded.

"You'll pay for your arrogance in a moment!" she thought bitterly. Once she was victorious, she would repay this humiliation tenfold!

Open the squad chat channel and type in a soft voice that's somewhere between mature and youthful.

"Get it done for me! I'll cover the repair costs!"

Qin Yuanba could no longer hold on.

A golden, gleaming machine withstood the 15-meter-long punch, half of its body reduced to scrap metal, with sparks crackling at the breach. Yet, it still managed to cling tightly to the 15-meter-long machine with its remaining upper body, creating an opportunity for its companions.

Another golden glittering blade flashed out, severing the connection between the arm and the body, causing the deformed mech to immediately lose its balance and fall to the ground.

Pressing his advantage, he thrust again, piercing through the cockpit, and then swung his arm.

Cut in half at the waist!

We won! The golden-haired pilot breathed a sigh of relief, only to see a burst of gunfire instantly sweep across half the battlefield, landing in front of the silver mech!

Inside the silver mecha, the wealthy expert had just seen her companion sever Qin Yuanba's mecha when, before she could even rejoice, she noticed a red light flashing in the cockpit and heard a series of alarms. She had been hit by a laser weapon!

This is impossible... Her bright eyes were filled with disbelief.

The energy core in the chest was destroyed, the energy field and the greatsword on the right arm were shut down, and it would take two seconds to call on other cores for power.

What do two seconds mean in front of Li Rufeng?

it goes without saying.

A deafening roar.

A greatsword cleaved through the cockpit, sunlight streaming in through the gaping hole. The sword sliced ​​across her slender neck like a blur. She glanced back hatefully, forced to accept her defeat.

In the real battlefield, she had already been beheaded.

"I told you, we had to trust Lin Shuxuan!"

"I bet you were betting on him to lose, weren't you?"

"The 50 credits I lost were the price I paid for not trusting him."

With the defeat of the silver mech, the scales of victory quickly tipped.

"I'll send you 4000 credits once the match is settled."

Li Rufeng's clear voice rang out.

The reward was 10,000, but the three people only gave him 4000? ... Lin Shuxuan felt a little embarrassed. He hadn't actually put in much effort, so even splitting the reward equally would have been a stretch.

In the final moments, for some unknown reason, his will transcended the cumbersome operating interface and reached a state of perfect harmony between man and machine.

With just a slight thought, the mecha will naturally perform the corresponding action.

It was as if they were one.

The controls were extremely easy and effortless. Hitting that mech was actually not easy, but in that state, it only took a few more seconds to aim.

Li Rufeng's slightly apologetic voice rang out:

"I didn't think things through this time. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have won."

"If you really want to thank me, then team up with me. Let's kick that idiot Lu Xiaoguo out."

Realizing he desperately needed the credits, Lin Shuxuan stopped refusing and agreed to repay them once he had enough funds.

His consciousness plummeted back to normal, and when he opened his eyes, he was already inside the game pod in reality.

The hatch opened like bird wings, and the white solid that had been tightly enveloping him slowly detached, transforming into an ordinary seat. Lin Shuxuan breathed a sigh of relief; the virtual reality of the game pod felt incredibly real, giving him a considerable shock.

With 4000 credits in hand, he was one step closer to purchasing the materials. Just as he was about to share his game experience with Li Rufeng and Qin Yuanba, who had also come out, he heard a soft, angry female voice from the other side.

"You bastard!"

Lin Shuxuan looked in the direction of the sound and saw a pretty young girl staring at him with an angry expression.

Beneath the round hat, her long, thick, smooth golden hair was tied into two pigtails on either side. Her eyes, adorned with brown eyeshadow, appeared even larger and brighter, and she possessed a delicate nose and glossy lips painted with lipstick. Her makeup was just right, highlighting both her youthful vitality and a touch of allure.

Although her face showed anger, it couldn't hide her charming and spoiled nature.

Wearing a white shirt and denim shorts, her fair and slender legs were bare, with captivating curves. Any more bulk would have made her even more slender.

As soon as Lin Shuxuan saw the girl's attire, he saw her angrily stepping onto the game pod and lunging towards them.

Li Rufeng went too far, making everyone else anxious... Lin Shuxuan crossed his arms, waiting to see the show.

But he saw Li Rufeng also watching him with his arms crossed, as if he were watching a show.

What? Wasn't this coming for you...? This question flashed through Lin Shuxuan's mind as he felt his neck being grabbed and shaken violently.

"You bastard, what are you pretending for? What are you pretending for?"

Luo Jiuli was furious! As the daughter of Luo's Heavy Industry, her biggest hobby was playing games and spending money on them.

She spent nearly a million credits preparing for today's match, even upgrading her teammates' mechs and emptying her personal savings, but she never expected to lose so badly.

Li Rufeng's skills were superb, so there was nothing more to say. But that person! That black mecha! It started by mocking her, and remained completely still throughout the match, clearly not taking her seriously!

What an utter disgrace!

Therefore, the competition moved from online to offline.

Lin Shuxuan was being violently shaken by the girl, who was choking him, and he could hear her spitting out words. He was momentarily dazed.

Li Rufeng, who was standing nearby, had watched long enough and then pushed the unreasonable girl to the ground.

"That's enough. What's there to say if you're not as skilled as others?"

Seeing the girl lying on the ground with tears welling in her eyes, Lin Shuxuan stood up and said angrily:

"You just wait."

After saying that, she ran off quickly, and her teammates followed.

"Who is this crazy woman?" Lin Shuxuan asked Li Rufeng, wondering if he had done anything wrong.

"Luo Jiuli, the daughter of Luo's Heavy Industry, is the daughter of the company that developed the Battle.net platform, which is more profitable than you can imagine."

Look what you've done to our precious young lady... Lin Shuxuan glared angrily at Li Rufeng, then stared blankly at Luo Jiuli's departing figure.

If he were to kill this young lady, there would likely be nowhere left for him in the entire Federation... But how will the prophecy come true...?

He had absolutely no appetite for the girl with twin ponytails.

Qin Yuanba stood beside Li Rufeng. He hadn't said a word in the game, and he remained silent in real life as well.

......

After the match, Lin Shuxuan went to the cafeteria near his dormitory for a meal.

But at the door, they encountered an unexpected person.