A moment later, they entered the map selection phase. Sword Dragon intended to give the initiative to the Revenge Shadow Rider, but he didn't expect his opponent to be so skilled and noble-minded. However, the same could be said about Sword Dragon, so he chose a random map. After all, both fighters were at the top, familiar with any battlefield condition, so such a decision was unsurprising.

This approach meant that luck became a significant factor. Some excel in the desert, some in the swamp, and many in the wild plains. Others thrive in weightless space or urban winter warfare under hurricane weather; each will play a crucial role in the ensuing battle.

With a slight sound, the large screen rotated at an indiscernible speed and finally settled on the Century Wilderness...

Both fighters were in luck, as the grassland is a typical environment for mobile fighters, certainly including these two experienced contestants. The dry, yellow leaves stirred up by the wind added a somber tone to the impending duel...

As the time swiftly approached its end, the auditorium fell silent, replaced by concerned looks from the two opposing forces. Frankly, both sides had high confidence in themselves before the battle. However, after broadcasting past videos of the two players, their supporters were feeling unsure.

The Federation was worried that the myth of the Revenge Shadow Rider would end, and Bergheide was equally worried about the Soaring Sword Dragon's potential downfall. Damn it, why did Sword Dragon challenge this unpredictable opponent? Looking at the dark, heavy Mecha, Bergheide could feel the pressure emanating from the Revenge Shadow Rider. With both potentially falling from grace, they looked like two madmen.

Both factions kept silent with various thoughts in mind. A palpable tension filled the arena. The pre-battle warm-up entered the countdown phase: 10, 9, 8, 3, 2, 1...

Accompanied by a buzzing sound, the Mechas moved simultaneously, retreating quickly, and almost instantly firing their laser beams. They aimed, locked on, and swept.

Squeals and pops from the electric currents heightened the audience's emotions. The two Mechas turned into shadows, quickly moving 8000 meters apart. Their hand speeds were visibly increasing rapidly: 200 APM, 210 APM, 220 APM, 230 APM...

It was clear that both sides were still in the probing phase. Their 200 APM wasn't just for show, it reflected precise control - there were no extra movements. This standard of Variable Frequency Movement control was out of reach for the ordinary Red Cloaks with 400 APM.

Gazing at the difficulty ratings on the big screen, the audience was nearly stunned. Sword Dragon's operation difficulty reached an astonishing 99.6, while Revenge Shadow Rider reached a terrifying 99.8. Perhaps the 20cm laser sweep was just the ideal distance for both players, but from a professional standpoint, Revenge Shadow Rider's Variable Frequency Movement was indeed slightly ahead of Sword Dragon's.

However, in terms of operation APM, Sword Dragon was three points lower than Shadow Rider. On the surface, the two seemed to be tied, but who would pay attention to the constantly changing APMs? It appeared that the Revenge Shadow Rider had a slight advantage. In conclusion, both were unquestionably the most powerful, most terrifying, most unpredictable, most arrogant, and most insane top-tier pilots in the world.

In his Mecha, Sword Dragon was smiling, engaged in battle, while simultaneously enjoying the thrill it brought him. His body was slowly waking up to the excitement! It had been a long time since he had a face-off with a top-tier pilot like the Revenge Shadow Rider. This would be their fourth encounter, right? The first time on Death Planet, the second in the Bull Planet region, the third in the Sky City, and now, in the Virtual Network.

Admittedly, though they stood on opposing sides, Sword Dragon did feel a sense of camaraderie with the Revenge Shadow Rider.

Feng Yi's purpose now was pure self-improvement. His face was emotionless, perhaps his heart was excited, or perhaps he was already indifferent. He chose to neglect trivial emotions. His principles remained unchanged, his passion was cooling, but he would never forget one thing: to become stronger. He wouldn't back down; the purpose propelling him forward was like an unbreakable chain. He would fight for those innocent lives on the battlefield, for those brothers who shouldn't have had to sacrifice.

Suddenly, a sinister look flashed in Feng Yi's eyes. The Mecha spun around, and to everyone's surprise, the Revenge Shadow Rider charged right into the laser beams.

Sword Dragon's brows creased. Under normal circumstances, test exchanges at this level were necessary. However, sensing the heavy aura around the Revenge Shadow Rider, he felt a premonition of misfortune. This feeling wasn't like the regular Revenge Shadow Rider. Instead, this felt like a Revenge Shadow Rider ready to fight to the death and intrinsically seeking results at any cost.

There were two types of people who received high attention in this world. Common people get flustered when in a hurry and lose their rhythm, while the other type breaks through their limits amidst high pressure. Without a doubt, the Revenge Shadow Rider inclined towards the latter. The Soaring Sword Dragon took notice of this...

But he wasn't afraid, he knew his worth as the Soaring Sword Dragon. If he wanted a head-on deal, he would welcome it. Sword Dragon put away his laser and made a move, not retreating but advancing, to deliver a punch against the Revenge Shadow Rider.

Remember, armor is justifiable. The Phantom Knight is just. Upon seeing the punch, Shadow Rider rose and swung his sword, his grand movements appeared to have some unstoppable momentum. Then, a thunderous roar came...

Justice falls from heaven!

Clang! Fierce metallic roars resounded in the center of the battlefield. Neither side backed down, their movements offsetting each other, their blades just missing each other above the ground.

Their fluid motions intertwined with feints and actual attacks creating a delicate balance - fake moves containing real threats, substantial movements with traces of deception. Down below, quick footwork followed, establishing a quiet yet confrontational situation.

Their combined movement filled with hidden threats easily surpassed an operating difficulty of 99, leaving the audience in awe! Sparks flashed continuously, demonstrating the intensifying power between them. Screens revealed that they were both enduring no less than 25 times gravity on average.

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