Chapter 006: The Five-Minute Warrior

Xiao Pingyue chuckled and nodded, saying, "Alright, it's settled then! I hope your performance won't disappoint me too much"

The simplest approach is to avoid confrontation and buy time. Qin Huang's physical condition cannot be compared to his at all. As long as I can drag it out until his mental energy is exhausted and he is forced to withdraw, I will have won!

The proposed 95% realism by Xiao Pingyue is essentially not far from actual combat! Consequently, the physical fitness requirements for mecha operators will become extremely stringent. Those who do not meet the standards will soon be forcibly exited by the central light brain due to excessive physical consumption, unable to sustain themselves.

This is an inevitable outcome, just like fighter pilots during the era of Earth; advanced mechs are not something that just anyone can operate. For those whose physical abilities do not meet the requirements, aspiring to become qualified mobile warriors is no different from dreaming a fool's dream

This bronze one-star mech can only be successfully operated by trainees who possess the strength of a beginner mobile warrior, specifically those whose energy index reaches a level of 12, but the duration will not be too long

The mecha virtual battle game does not have excessively high requirements for player skills; anyone can give it a try. However, the level of realism should not be too high, generally remaining below fifty percent.

A calm and pleasant electronic synthesized voice sounded: "System self-check... ... Beginning body function data scan... ... Apologies, due to your energy index not meeting the standards https://m.hetushu.com.com, your physical condition is subpar. To avoid any accidents, it is recommended to select a lower level of realism to prevent adverse consequences"

Qin Huang gently inhaled, activated the active detection radar to scan the surrounding terrain and topography, and simultaneously began to cautiously maneuver the mech forward

This is the advanced military-grade optical brain group purchased by the school, featuring exceptionally powerful performance. When operating at full power, it can support virtual mech combat training with a realism level of up to 95 percent.

"How much money do you have left in your account? Just lend it all to me for now, and I'll pay you back after I'm done." Qin Huang said quietly to his two brothers.

Xiao Pingyue is located at the bottom of a meteorite crater, less than thirty kilometers in a straight line from Qin Huang. After confirming that all systems of the mech are functioning normally, he has quickly devised several feasible combat plans in a very short time

Ninety seconds later, the two mechas simultaneously entered each other's line of sight. Xiao Pingyue let out an excited howl and suddenly accelerated forward

The military academy features a virtual network combat hall, where various activities can take place, including regular training sessions, qualifications assessments for mobile warriors, and various sparring games among students. However, private training sessions conducted by the students are not free of charge and require a substantial fee.

Inside the soft blue beam of light, the familiar interior of the mecha control console appeared before Qin Huang. He found himself in a standard mecha cockpit alongside the - illustrated - book, with various instruments and colorful signal lights clearly visible. A faint fragrance lingered in the air, invigorating and refreshing. Everything was indistinguishable from the real interior environment of a mecha

There were quite a few students around, in addition to Brother Wu De and a few of Liu Caihui's followers, there was also a group of onlookers who had come uninvited to watch the excitement

The randomly selected duel location: the surface of the Moon

Certainly, there is no absolutely perfect technology in this world. While advanced mechas equipped with source energy control systems possess astonishing destructive power, they also demand significant expenditure of physical strength and mental energy during operation. This places extremely high requirements on the physical fitness of the mobile warriors. Without the corresponding capabilities, operators should not even think about attempting to control them

The emergence of source energy drive control technology undoubtedly represents a significant revolution in the field of mechas. The true integration of human and machine is no longer a theoretical concept, and its direct benefit is the ability to maximize the combat effectiveness of mechas. This contributes significantly to enhancing the military strength of human civilization.

According to military standards, only pilots with a source energy index of 20 or above, who possess the qualifications of a second-tier mobile warrior, are eligible to select the Bronze One-Star Mech as their standard equipment. In contrast, first-tier mobile warriors are only permitted to choose mass-produced standard mechs.

Wu Neng felt somewhat worried: "Boss, do you have a chance of winning? This guy is not easy to deal with! Losing money is one thing, but being humiliated by him would not be worth it!"

In order to increase the difficulty, he had agreed with Qin Huang before the war began that neither of them would choose ranged weapons, and they could only engage in close combat with melee weapons. Therefore, even if the opponent discovered him first, he remained completely unconcerned

Therefore, Qin Huang currently has only a little over 5 minutes of available time. If he cannot defeat his opponent before the end, he will be forcibly kicked offline by the central brain, and will naturally be judged as the losing party.

With the effect of the source energy control system, his mental perception rapidly spread to every corner of the mech's body. Regardless of the command, as long as it surfaced in his mind, the mech would swiftly respond with precision, as if he had truly merged with this powerful combat machine. Correspondingly, an evident pressure emerged on the mental level, as if a heavy stone was pressing down on him.

The decision was made, and he immediately maneuvered the mech out of the crater, activated the active scanning radar, and began to recklessly search for the opponent's traces, showing no concern at all about the potential leakage of his own position

When the green signal light indicating everything is normal lit up, he skillfully checked all the equipment. After confirming that everything was correct, he created a temporary account and logged in.

In a spacious hall measuring several hundred meters in length and width, there are rows of semi-circular sofas made of shark leather, characterized by their elegant shapes and smooth lines. Each sofa is designed according to the most ergonomic standards. Suspended in front of each sofa is a spherical object with a diameter of half a meter, glowing in a sky-blue hue, quietly rotating, with faint shimmering lights visible on its surface.

Five hundred star coins are equivalent to the living expenses of an ordinary student for three months. Of course, this person is quite wealthy and naturally does not care about such a small amount of money

The challenge posed by this move is simply too low; to outsiders, it may seem somewhat unworthy of victory. His prideful nature led him to immediately reject it. He had specifically arranged this duel, not merely to take a stroll and strike a few poses.

Due to the extremely high level of realism, the optical brain center requires a vast amount of computational resources, resulting in a waiting time that is more than ten seconds longer than usual

Wu De's expression changed slightly as he said, "Aren't you just blatantly bullying people? Who doesn't know that you have already passed the assessment for the junior mobile soldier! If you want to vent your frustration for your lackey, it shouldn't come to this..."

Thus, when this consistently low-key and taciturn youth agreed to his challenge, the outcome of the match was already a foregone conclusion! This is how Xiao Pingyue perceived it

Who knows! If it were the old him, even if he couldn't win, it would still be no problem to exchange a few moves with him! But now...

I heard that Xiao Pingyue has officially become a mobile warrior. That guy with the surname Qin still dares to confront him; isn't that just asking for trouble

This is not a display of cleverness; as a formal mobile suit pilot, there is a natural advantage in the highly demanding close-quarters combat, while Qin Huang, whose physical fitness metrics are not outstanding, cannot gain any advantage in this regard

The tall silver-gray mecha stands firmly in the shadow of a circular mountain, surrounded by desolation, with a dark starry sky overhead, exuding an indescribable chill and solitude

I hope he can hold on a little longer; losing wouldn't be too embarrassing

Qin Huang slightly raised his hand to stop his friend, then turned to Xiao Pingyue and said: "We can spar, but how about adding some stakes? Five hundred star coins! Moreover, the losing party must pay all equipment usage fees"

Indeed, when one's own abilities do not meet the standard, it can be quite distressing, Qin Huang sighed inwardly

Wu De's eyes twinkled as he smiled and said, "The boss never undertakes tasks without confidence! I trust him, the money is yours! Make sure to deal with that guy properly! Let's see how he can still act arrogantly in front of us in the future"

After payment, both individuals selected a virtual combat console and sat on the sofas beneath the consoles. Outside, there was a large three-dimensional projection screen that clearly displayed the entire combat process, leaving no detail overlooked

Everyone was talking at once, and it was generally believed that Xiao Pingyue's victory was beyond doubt

If one does not defeat their opponent in a fair and honorable manner, how can they truly demonstrate their strength and superiority in status?

Qin Huang did not hesitate to choose to deny, and that voice continued to warn: "Given your physical condition, you can only sustain for a maximum of 350 seconds; at that time, you will be forcibly terminated from the game"

The luminous brain successfully activated, the surface of the spherical body shimmering with light, and then a beam of bright blue light, half a meter in diameter, cascaded down, enveloping Qin Huang's figure and isolating him from the outside world