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While sparring with Tianjing Mech Wu, the Knights of the Round Table wouldn't gain much. They had far better opponents to choose from, and taking the time to come all the way here clearly meant that Ao Fei had something important to discuss.

Zhou Naiyi glanced at the other side and abandoned her polite demeanor. Since Li Hao had said so, she'd do whatever was needed. This was a rare opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

"Then, Captain Greg, I won't stand on ceremony. Let's start according to our positions. We're also very eager to learn from your tactical team."

"Alright, let's follow your rhythm." Greg didn't decline. They all had clear goals, and an open discussion was good.

The Knights of the Round Table had three members in their tactical team, and they had prepared their equipment professionally. Tan Ziyuan and the others watched from the side, as this was an excellent learning opportunity.

Wu Zang – Chen Ang, Zhou Naiyi – Greg, Zuo Xiaotang – Mo Yu

Huo Ying – Prussia, Ma Long – Muni

"Real mode, or realistic mode?" Greg asked. He was happy to go with whatever the hosts preferred.

"Realistic mode." They couldn't let such opponents get away now that they were offering themselves up.

"Alright, everyone be mindful of your limits," Greg said to his team members.

"Don't worry, the Captain's anger is quite terrifying," Chen Ang said with a smile.

The members of the Knights of the Round Table were full of confidence, but the Tianjing Mech Wu team was a bit unconvinced. They were all mid-season teams, and even if there was a gap in skill, was all this arrogance really necessary?

They fought one match at a time, and the others could watch. There was no rush. This was a truly rare opportunity for Tianjing Mech Wu. Their team matches with Tianxing Mech Wu were all simultaneous, leaving no chance to observe and learn.

The first match was between Ma Long and Muni. Although he was a substitute, the Knights of the Round Table's only substitute would be a main player on any other team, perhaps even a captain.

Muni could play multiple positions; he was a versatile player. If a team member was injured in a protracted battle, he could seamlessly fill in. He was one of the three rising rookies of the year, alongside Ye Tong.

Ma Long chose the Gale Zero, and Muni followed suit, in the Combat Arena.

As soon as they engaged, Teacher Ma, who had been somewhat expectant, realized he was mistaken. This was not a fair fight. As soon as they made contact, his opponent began to exert pressure, constantly trying to control and suppress him. However, Muni had excellent control over his strength, not trying to defeat Ma Long immediately but leaving a glimmer of hope for Ma Long to counterattack under pressure. Of course, Muni was also a bit surprised. He hadn't expected that the substitute of Tianjing Mech Wu would have such a high level of skill. Not many could withstand his pressure.

After fifteen minutes, Ma Long was defeated. He didn't use his Gold Zone; his opponent definitely had one too, and using his would be futile. Zhou Naiyi had also told them beforehand to adjust their mindset and positioning. This was an opportunity to learn, and they shouldn't worry about saving face. Losing face now was better than being utterly defeated in the mid-season competition.

The second match was between Huo Ying and Prussia.

Both chose the Dragon God T-type. Huo Ying was in his element, forgetting everything else once he entered combat. Swinging his two hammers, he charged forward with a roar, only to receive a harsh lesson from Prussia about what was called Overlord Embroidery.

This wasn't showing off. Heavy armor pilots needed excellent skills to survive in the S-League. Li Xiangshan was truly a textbook example of a heavy armor pilot. Anyone trying to rely on brute force or hard-hitting maneuvers would only be taught a lesson. The possibility of New Humans crushing others with brute force was extremely low.

Huo Ying was defeated in five minutes.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Li Hao was listening to Ao Fei recount her battle with Fan Liewei. "Second Brother, the Gold Zone really does open the door to power. We're improving, but those on the moon are improving even faster, and knowing that you've returned, they'll definitely be targeting you."

"Haha, it's all about participation, friendship first, competition second," Li Hao said with a nonchalant smile. "I hope they have something new."

"Second Brother, I want to go further, to become stronger. I've been feeling a bottleneck lately, and I must break through!" Ao Fei said seriously. After a pause, she surprisingly revealed a rare, girlish, coquettish side and added, "I won't leave until I break through."

Li Hao had a bit of a headache. It was good to have this team stay, but he was also very busy. "If I can help you, that would be great."

"I watched your fight with Tita. What's her problem?"

Ao Fei and Tita hadn't actually fought many times. They hadn't met in the S-League, and they weren't training partners, but as the most famous female warriors on their respective teams, and with their exceptional beauty, they were often compared, and both were skilled in the Shadow Athena. It was hard not to mention them. There was no definitive answer as to who was the world's number one Shadow Athena pilot.

Of course, that wasn't what Ao Fei cared about. She wanted to know how Li Hao saw their situation, how he saw the Shadow Athena mech. His perspective would definitely reveal things that ordinary people couldn't see.

Li Hao hardly spoke when he was in the youth training program, but now he was much more talkative, just not on this topic.

Li Hao looked at Ao Fei's expectant eyes and pondered seriously for a moment. "You want to hear my opinion?"

Ao Fei nodded quite seriously. She encountered many people in life who liked to give advice, but the only person who could truly give her advice was the person in front of her, and he was the only one she wanted to listen to.

Li Hao had already been lectured by Zhou Naiyi that they should treat their guests well and speak kindly.

"Tita... is actually a very good warrior, but she doesn't have any special characteristics. Would you consider that a problem?" Li Hao said.

...?

Ao Fei pursed her lips and took a deep breath. "Second Brother, according to our extensive investigations, combined with her performance in the S-League, Tita is particularly sensitive to behavioral patterns. After awakening her Gold Zone, her battles often exhibit an unspeakable level of control, as if she has mastered everything about her opponent. We believe she may have some ability to predict movement trajectories, which is quite deadly in crucial battles. Did you feel that when you defeated her?"

Li Hao seriously considered it. He had fought Tita many times. Predicting trajectories sounded like a very cool ability.

"Now that you mention it, I... didn't really feel it. It sounds very powerful," Li Hao said with a hint of envy. "What's your ability?"

It would be very rude for others to ask such a question. It was definitely their greatest secret and trump card, and it could very well be the key to victory or defeat in this year's S-League. But Ao Fei frowned and spread her hands helplessly. "That's also the problem I'm facing. My speed and mental strength have improved a lot, and my Zone value is also very high, but I don't have any special ability. Robbie even laughed at me!"

Although Robbie had awakened later, he quickly discovered the characteristics of his ability and became very strong. This was what Robbie envied most about Ao Fei. If he had an excellent sniper, the Cougars would be a winged lion and be truly powerful. He had even tried to seduce Mo Yu in private, but Mo Yu wasn't stupid. It was much better to be with Ao Fei. The Cougars were a bunch of rough guys. Dream on.

Deep down, she was also a very stubborn girl.

Li Hao smiled slightly. "Don't worry too much about these so-called abilities. They're all part of the awakening, not something accidental or fixed. Perhaps you just need some time."

Ao Fei stared at Li Hao, a smug smile on her face. "That's why I came!"

Li Hao rubbed his nose. "I'm usually very busy."

"It's okay, I have time. I'm always available, on call 24/7," Ao Fei said, a mischievous glint in her clear eyes.

Li Hao shrugged helplessly. "Let's take a look at them first. I'll check on your current situation later."

Li Hao and Ao Fei's arrival energized the distracted members of the team.

At this moment, Zhou Naiyi was fighting Greg. Both were using the Gale Zero. It was clear that Zhou Naiyi was having a very difficult time. Whatever she knew, he knew. Whatever she didn't know, he also knew. Whatever she had seen, he had seen. Whatever she hadn't seen, he had also seen. She was being controlled throughout the match, and since Zhou Naiyi hadn't yet mastered the Gold Zone, there was no room for her to break free.

Although they had expected this before the match, the suffocating pressure still weighed heavily on the members of Tianjing Mech Wu. The realistic mode also added to the burden. Zhou Naiyi came out of the match panting, while the members of the Knights of the Round Table were still chatting and laughing as if they had just warmed up.

No one spoke. Although the members of the Knights of the Round Table had smiles on their faces, there was no need for them to be arrogant. They were here to guide them, and perhaps they had other purposes as well.

Next was Zuo Xiaotang and Mo Yu. Both were snipers, but compared to the unknown Zuo Xiaotang, Mo Yu was a rare top-tier sniper in USE. This was what Robbie envied most about Ao Fei. If he had an excellent sniper, the Cougars would be a winged lion, and that would be truly powerful. He had even seduced Mo Yu in private, but Mo Yu wasn't stupid. It was much better to be with Ao Fei. The Cougars were a bunch of rough guys. Dream on.

Before his match, Zuo Xiaotang had been listening to music, Arths's new song. Only music could calm him down.

They chose a sniper-specific training ground, the skeet shooting mode. Whoever shot down ten skeets first could shoot at their opponent, which depended on speed and accuracy.

As soon as the match began, a circle of skeets soared into the air. A smile appeared on Mo Yu's face. *Da da da da da da...*

He fired blind shots with his sniper rifle, a skill that not many snipers possessed. Mo Yu was very confident in himself. In the blink of an eye, ten skeets were about to be hit.

Zuo Xiaotang was also quite fast, and his "feel" was also very good. He fired quick, calm shots, and soon ten skeets were hit as well.

The twentieth skeet was launched.

The two fired almost simultaneously, hitting at the same time. There was almost no pause. Both believed they had hit their target. Firing without hitting the target would be invalid.

But two gray M5 heavy sniper rifles fired at the same time. The two hit at the same time and both gained the right to fire. The recoil of this heavy sniper rifle was very strong. After the shot, Mo Yu remained motionless, while Zuo Xiaotang was sent flying backwards.

*Boom...*

Everyone was stunned... Zuo Xiaotang had actually won???

The gentle smile on Greg's face faltered for a moment. He wasn't a member of the Apocalypse, and although he didn't know the full story, he knew that the captain had great respect for this person, so he must have some strength. But he knew the level of Tianjing Mech Wu. How could they have such a sniper? Wasn't he only good at flick shots?

Gray Death Retreating Snipe!

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