Chapter 5, Lu Qingxue
This is the Leap Wave Flash! Before Long Er could even act, he suddenly exclaimed, his face contorting in shock
I will not participate
A sound of pressure release was heard, accompanied by a dripping sound, as the top of the No. 3 virtual chamber popped open, and a white figure emerged from within.
"Um, senior?" Long Er was clearly anxious, as the rewards for the survival battle were substantial, not only in terms of honor but also included limited edition mech components.
The senior's sixth-generation engine has just entered a compensatory overload, and it is bound to erupt now. Feng Yu's eyes shone brightly after the lenses.
"In the next six months, the training volume will double! The physical training will continue to increase by two levels. I will occasionally invite your senior Lu to practice with you." Reno suddenly revealed a fierce smile to the team members.
Renault gazed at the three-dimensional light screen, his thin lips still pressed together, yet the corners of his mouth had begun to curl upward
"Cough, Lu, your strength has once again surpassed expectations," Reno said with a wry smile as he rubbed his nose
"So... so impressive!" exclaimed the crowd behind Renault.
A mecha is preparing to escape, while the other two directly activate their Vulcan cannons. Mulan - Modified has already entered the 150% overload mode of the sixth-generation engine, and at this moment, its mobility performance has jumped from C to 2C level, achieving a speed dominance over the three C-class operational performance mechas! Moreover, under the control of Lu Qingxue, Mulan - Modified is essentially a close-combat master disguised as a sniper!
"Senior Sister" "Senior Sister Lu" "Qingxue"
Senior!" Long Er and the others could not help but exclaim
If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first. Lu Qingxue maintained her cold expression without any other emotions, bidding farewell to the crowd before turning to leave without waiting for anyone to stop her
Lu Qingxue was already in a dire situation. Ahead, three mechas were clearly engaging in coordinated combat. The metallic torrent of the Vulcan cannon at close range would wildly deplete the energy of the mecha's shield once it made contact. The three mechas were vaguely surrounding the white mecha from three directions, and the suppressive fire from all sides forced Lu Qingxue's mecha to evade more urgently. Behind her was a tropical jungle area, where towering trees reaching dozens of meters could effectively reduce radar scanning effectiveness. As Lu Qingxue retreated towards the jungle, unexpectedly, a yellow-green mecha appeared from behind. The three mechas were vaguely surrounding the white mecha from three directions, and the suppressive fire from all sides forced Lu Qingxue's mecha to evade more urgently. Behind her was a tropical jungle area, where towering trees reaching dozens of meters could effectively reduce radar scanning effectiveness. As Lu Qingxue retreated towards the jungle, unexpectedly, a yellow-green mecha appeared from behind, and the high-frequency vibration particle knife in her hand was already faintly glowing red! The color-changing device and the cloaking device clearly indicated that it was a reconnaissance-type mecha, which had been hidden in the forest for a long time! If it successfully pierced, with the powerful lethality of the high-frequency vibration particle knife, Lu Qingxue's mecha shield would be shattered in one strike!
"The Tomorrow War?" Reno asked softly
Time is up, today's survival battle has concluded, with 276 individuals advancing and 724 eliminated. Qualified participants are requested to prepare and rest, and will enter the competition venue promptly at 20:00 tomorrow
At this moment, whether the four mechas are working together as one group or divided into two, Lu Qingxue has already entered the most dangerous phase!
"Look for yourself, the Mulan Kai of the senior has already shown yellow flames at the orange-red flame outlet, indicating that it has been upgraded to the sixth-generation engine. The senior is the president of the school's Kendo club. The reason she chose Mulan Kai and painted it white is purely for aesthetic purposes, not for Mulan's long-range firepower! Look closely at the high-frequency sword on her back, you fool!" The young man with delicate features and glasses, known as Feng Yu, continued to mock Long Er with an expressionless face.
"Long Er, I have personally invited Lu Xue Mei here. I want to see if real martial arts can significantly enhance one's performance in mecha combat. The Mulan - Reform that we just witnessed has already provided us with an answer. Lu Xue Mei has broken through the first level of the mental lock, and since her aspirations lie elsewhere, there is no need to push her further. What we need to do is to work hard in preparation for next year's exchange battle. I am about to graduate and may choose to further my studies at Capital Star or possibly join the military. Before I leave, I will do my utmost! The future of the academy's mecha department depends on you all."
The survival battle map is set on Demon Island, characterized as a volcanic island. Medium-sized escort starships conduct indiscriminate attacks on ground mechs from high altitude at irregular intervals. The system is programmed to tally scores every ten minutes, during which survivors earn 3 points, and for each destroyed mech, they receive an additional 1 point. After ten minutes, the system will compress the combat area of the island, and those who have not entered the effective zone will be forcibly eliminated.
Ah, not good, it seems that Senior Lu has not noticed what is behind! The previously vocal flat-top exclaimed.
"This, this, senior, isn't this the Leap Wave Flash? Isn't this a military-grade A-level tactical evasion maneuver? How can it be executed with a mech, and even combined with a sword to injure the enemy?" Long Er's mouth was agape, large enough to fit a fist.
You, Feng Yu!
"Long Er, you idiot!" A bespectacled, refined-looking young man coldly remarked, not waiting for the crew-cut man to get angry before continuing, "Sister Lu's mech is a modified military-grade Mulan-type mech, primarily for long-range attacks, land combat model, equipped with a fifth-generation and a half engine, standard configuration includes a 165 caliber Gauss sniper rifle manufactured by Valpo Company, a 35 caliber close-combat Defender, and 32 wheeled rocket projectiles. According to interstellar universal standards, it is rated A for long-range, D for defense, D for close combat, and C for mobility. Have you found Sister Lu's sniper rifle after looking for so long, you idiot?"
Then she stopped, sheathed her sword, and after confirming that the surroundings were safe, the snow-white magnolia leaned against a giant tree, waiting for the energy furnace to cool down
The Galactic Federation stipulates that for individuals not selected through military academy channels, those under the age of 40 may be exceptionally selected as officers of the Galactic Federation if they can consecutively demonstrate three or more A-level or higher combat techniques on the military's public assessment day, September 17 each year. Candidates are not questioned about their background and can pass the political review, even if they are the lowest rank of second lieutenant. For others struggling on the brink of survival, this represents a significant step towards glory! The military has established 379 A-level action standards, which have been refined over nearly a century, and each one is as difficult as climbing to the heavens! Mastering three of these can earn one the title of a remarkable individual!
Ah, the first-level mental lock has been unlocked. Previously, only Captain Reno in the entire institute had achieved this, and now Senior Sister Lu has as well. The young man beside them clearly displayed envy and admiration in his eyes. The mental level corresponds to the degree of brain domain development; a higher level signifies clearer thinking, greater computational ability, stronger stress resistance, and better synergy with the light brain. Levels 1 to 9 represent the stopping point for many throughout their lives, while level 10 signifies the first mental lock, a qualitative change. Those who have not broken through cannot imagine it, but those who have will definitely not be mediocre.
In the scene, the white Mulan Kai moves with a staggered and chaotic gait, with a white-painted alloy sheath prominently hanging on its back. At that moment, the sword hilt, which was difficult to detect yet still closely attached to the body, was suddenly drawn out by Mulan Kai from behind. After the mech bent its legs to gather strength, the thrusters beneath it instantly overloaded with energy, causing the mech to tilt back at a 75-degree angle, with the sword tip touching the ground. In a flash, it changed direction from retreating to a backward parabolic arc at a speed exceeding three times that of before, causing the firepower of the three mechs in front to miss entirely. Meanwhile, the yellow-green mech, which was gripping a particle blade with both hands, came to an abrupt halt. With a loud bang, the mech's engine exploded, delivering a fatal blow. The white Mulan Kai, with its back to the yellow-green mech, slowly drew out the high-frequency sword that had just been inserted into the energy chamber under its arm, and then... gradually turned around.
Ren seemed not to have heard, gazing silently at Lu Qingxue's back
Point strike, jump flash, close combat, a single slash to breach the cabin
Jump Slash! The explosive speed brings a kinetic boost, and under the incredibly sharp high-frequency blade, the last mech, still holding the horizontally positioned assault rifle, is severed in two with a single strike
Close proximity, wheeled rocket artillery rapid-fire causing disability, one strike to detonate the compartment
Hmm, Lu Qingxue was clearly not good with words. She then frowned slightly, turned her head to look at Renault, and displeasure appeared in her eyes
The snow-white wide-sleeved swordsman attire accentuates an extraordinary neatness, with strands of hair casually tied back with a black martial arts belt. Her slightly furrowed brows, eyes that are clear yet cold like water, a sharply defined chin, and a delicate neck devoid of any adornments. Like a solitary and tranquil snow lotus, she stands serene and independent, the president of the Jian Dao Society at Dingchuan Academy—Lu Qingxue
Indeed, the three platinum one-star players in the scene, upon witnessing this moment, abruptly halted their advance towards Mulan: Reform, as if facing a formidable enemy
"Hmm, I have already unlocked the first level of the mental lock," Lu Qingxue nodded slightly, "I have gained a lot of insights this time, and next I will focus on comprehending the way of the sword"
"Senior obviously likes Senior Lu, but Senior Lu is as cold as ice to everyone..." someone murmured behind.
Not simple, Qingxue truly deserves to be the Valkyrie of the Swordsmanship Club at Dingchuan Academy! There is no need to look further; the military's standard for Grade A maneuvers is exceedingly high, and she must have unlocked the first tier of the mental lock. " Reno's voice rang out, his eyes filled with a hint of astonishment