The Revenge Shadow Rider made an appearance that could only be described as full of domineering shock, yet ultimately hailed as a paragon of neutral justice, Mirami wasn't worried about an unexpected encounter in battle, on the contrary, she was looking forward to it. The genuine awe she felt was real; it was a mech that combined strength, burst agility, and was unlike the conventional super soldiers. The Revenge Shadow Rider did not come equipped with powerful combat gear, which further illustrated the pilot's own superior qualities.

The drivers present were not the only ones left in awe by the Revenge Shadow Rider, and certainly not just Mirami. If Mirami was merely shocked, then the impression the Revenge Shadow Rider left on many of the competitors was no less than disheartening, the sense of pressure it emitted, both inside and out, was far stronger than Kexiao's.

Seeing its cold mechanical body and the majestic aura it projected, the oppressive presence brimming with aggression weighed heavily on the hearts of the surrounding all-star fighters. They couldn't fathom the mountainous pressure they would have to face when up against it in battle; the mere thought was terrifying enough to make them unwilling to even consider it.

In fact, in terms of global ranking, the Revenge Shadow Rider stood above Kexiao. The mech he usually piloted was the Phantom Knight 0001, an older model known for its poor operability, low adaptability, and difficulty in mastering, which in technical assessments could be considered an advantage.

Anyone who could operate a Phantom Knight 0001, which had ordinary performance, to a level comparable to a super soldier indicated that, in some respects, once they mounted their own mecha, their combat strength could potentially numerous times over. This person was undoubtedly a nightmare for pilots in every competition region.

Take the 12-star generals for example; against the usual opponents, they could almost always dominate within the same rank, but against this guy, it's highly likely that they'd be the ones crushed. Anyone with a bit of sense knew that running into him in the same region was almost a sure sign of defeat.

Inside the cockpit, Sky Shadow snorted coldly. He really didn't understand what Feng Yi was thinking; insisting on participating in the competition despite admitting to being in poor physical condition. However, that was also a testament to the admirable spirit of the Revenge Shadow Rider. He felt the same; a strength battle was something no warrior could miss in a Mecha Battle.

Gazing at the Revenge Shadow Rider… Mingfei just couldn't comprehend; didn't this guy fear death at all? To still rush into battle with his body in such bad shape was beyond understanding.

She particularly remembered the encounter on the Immortal Mountain; even with four protectors combining their efforts, they hadn't been able to catch the kid, who ultimately escaped, which was, to say the least, speechless…

Mingfei never denied the fact that Feng Yi was not in good shape at the time. At a similar high point or peak state, the chances of capturing Feng Yi would have been the highest, yet he had escaped. Having fought countless battles, his experience was indeed not something a few protectors could compare with: shrewd and cunning. Even with the four of them attacking together at a time when his condition had dropped, Zhan Yu and the lesser protectors were also in great peril. This showed just how formidable he was.

As one of the strongest members of the Jade Clear Sect, Mingfei wondered whether Mengdie had been able to catch up with him that time, whether she had defeated him, let him go, or was defeated and allowed him to escape. This had always been a mystery in Mingfei's heart, but since Feng Yi's last arrival at the Immortal Mountain, Mengdie's behavior had seemed as if something had transpired between them.

As she pondered this, Mingfei's train of thought was abruptly interrupted by the waves of cheering.

The segment following the official race, namely the first battle, being of a special nature due to the opening battle, meant the first fight was more of a performance. Countries would send one all-star level player to compete, which was, in fact, a good opportunity to showcase themselves.

Taking into account the special status of the Revenge Shadow Rider, Saudi ultimately decided to set the Revenge Shadow Rider's trial in the central competition region. Although they were not happy at heart, believing Kexiao to be the ultimate fighter, their reluctance mattered little. Everything depended on public preference; Kexiao's global influence obviously couldn't shake the Shadow Rider's status.

On the world stage, where experts abound, most competitors are eager to make a big splash. When Kexiao received the news of his own competition, he felt rather helpless. He simply couldn't muster any interest in such a fight— but since the Revenge Shadow Rider was in attendance, wouldn't he be criticized for putting on airs if he didn't show up? He had somehow come to appreciate Feng Yi's foresight in hiding his real identity; indeed, it saved a lot of trouble. Even if he didn't compete, he could just be accused of being whimsical.

5 minutes later, as the arrival in the competition area approached, a glance at the Saudi seats revealed they were already packed to the brim...

One had to say that Kexiao's influence in the hearts of the Saudi fans was absolutely on par with the Revenge Shadow Rider. The spectator stands were filled with banners, with a variety of fonts expressing love, cheering on, and even some wanting to have Kexiao's babies— the various forms of support momentarily took Kexiao aback. Hold on, having babies with such fanfare... Have people become so open-minded now?

Without hesitation, as the engines of the Savior roared to life, the mecha gracefully entered the arena. The succinct and sharp movements instantly drew a wave of enthusiastic cheers from the competition area. Not to mention the outcome of the battle, this momentum alone was enough to intimidate the opponent, defeating them by a third before the fight even began.

The big screen simultaneously displayed the data of both combatants. Kexiao's information, of course, needed no introduction.

As for the opponent, it was a young pilot from the neutral country of Boer, Name: Keweir, Mecha: Fierce Tiger, Military Rank: Major, the rest: omitted…

If you simply think of Keweir as nothing more than a Major, you'd be sorely mistaken— dead wrong. The reason why 24-year-old Keweir had been promoted to Colonel was precisely his terrifying piloting talent and speed of improvement. Although not highly rated officially, his strength was very formidable, and he was currently studying the tricks of the trade of the Shadow Rider.

Measured by Kexiao's world reputation, for a fight with such performative nature, not to secure a beautiful victory would be tantamount to failure.

Although Boer is a small neutral country, they have big ambitions and clearly didn't want to make it easy for Kexiao to win.

Looking at the white mecha known as the Savior, Major Keweir's lips curled with a sly, cold smile. Kexiao, huh? He was keen to see for himself the existence that dared to rival the Revenge Shadow Rider. He liked the Revenge Shadow Rider, not Kexiao.

Indeed, Keweir knew that in a mecha battle, he was no match for his opponent, perhaps not even if there were two of him. However, if the opponent thought they could easily defeat him, that would be too naive. His personal goal wasn't to defeat Kexiao but to embarrass him in various ways—he feared death, but he was more aware that he wouldn't die. Assuming Kexiao dared to kill him in this battle, that would undoubtedly be Saudi's biggest blunder.

Far outside the competition venue, Jiu Ling Xia Mu's expression grew increasingly solemn... What a move by Boer, to send such an obscure but incredibly strong opponent. It wasn't like they hadn't researched the data from various countries. This Major named Keweir might not be famous, but his mecha piloting skills were ranked in the top 5 in his country.

After exchanging salutes, both sides suddenly launched into combat.

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