NOVEL WEB Chapter 217: The Power of the Crimson Gold Profound Flame
The shape of the red-level mecha was that of a hawk, and its pilot, named Ling Hefan, was a Titled Douluo. Initially, he was shocked when he saw the Sky Splitting Claw rising from the soul-guided train, blocking his attack.
Was there a powerhouse on this soul-guided train?
But the next moment, when he saw that the person who came out to block him was a Two-Word Battle Armor Master, his expression gradually became peculiar.
Ling Hefan narrowed his eyes, carefully examining Huo Yuhao, who was hovering in the air, through the mecha's holographic screen. The Two-Word Battle Armor shimmered with a subdued light under the sun, with six soul rings slowly rotating at his feet, five black and one red!
With such a level, yet possessing such a terrifying soul ring configuration... Was it a bluff? Fake soul rings?
"Heh..." Ling Hefan's tense nerves relaxed halfway, "To have a Two-Word Battle Armor Master bluffing, it seems that the unknown powerhouse who blocked our attack earlier must be in a bad state too. I was worried for nothing."
Thinking this, Ling Hefan controlled the red-level mecha to raise its arms, and two soul cannon turrets began to charge. A blinding red light gathered at the cannon muzzles.
"No matter what trick you used, since you're standing in my way, you'll regret it."
Ling Hefan's voice spread across the battlefield through the mecha's loudspeaker.
Huo Yuhao, however, simply hovered calmly in the air, raising his hand slightly as a layer of starry curtain quietly appeared in front of him, blocking all the soul-guided rays.
Before Ling Hefan could react, the next moment, Huo Yuhao's figure had already appeared behind the red-level mecha, and another Sky Splitting Claw light slashed down fiercely, crashing into the mecha's protective shield.
The mecha's shield energy plummeted, and only then did Ling Hefan realize that the person before him was the "powerhouse" who had just protected the soul-guided train.
"This... a Soul Emperor?"
Ling Hefan couldn't believe it in his heart, but the facts were before him. He had to accept this absurd reality, a mere six-ringed Soul Emperor could actually face a red-level mecha head-on!
What kind of freak was this?!
No matter what he thought, seeing that Huo Yuhao truly had the strength to fight him, Ling Hefan dared not be careless anymore. He fully utilized the mecha's capabilities and engaged in a fierce battle with Huo Yuhao.
His mecha was in the shape of a hawk, most adept at speed. Once entangled in combat, even a 98th-level Super Douluo might not be able to take him down quickly.
It could be said that even among red-level mecha pilots, he was among the best.
Therefore, many dangerous missions in the organization were entrusted to him, as he could always escape if he couldn't win.
However, as the battle grew more intense, Ling Hefan's mood became increasingly heavy, and his face showed shock.
Huo Yuhao displayed astonishing spatial control ability in front of him. With continuous spatial shifts, he actually matched Ling Hefan's speed.
Sweat gradually seeped from Ling Hefan's forehead. The hawk mecha's wings were now fully extended, with twelve micro thrusters firing simultaneously, leaving afterimages in the air.
Yet, no matter how he changed direction or accelerated, Huo Yuhao always appeared by his side like a shadow. Each spatial jump was precise to an extreme, and those cold blue eyes seemed to have predicted his every move.
"Damn it! What kind of background does this kid have?!"
Ling Hefan's eyes flickered, and he stopped competing with Huo Yuhao in speed. He fully activated the soul-guided shield, preparing to clash head-on with Huo Yuhao.
He refused to believe that a Two-Word Battle Armor Master could have more soul power than him. How many times could the opponent use such powerful soul skills?
...
While Huo Yuhao was fiercely battling the red-level mecha, on the other side, Gu Yuena transformed into an elemental cannon, continuously firing various lights.
Her blue flame orbs had the greatest power, the wind blades had the fastest speed, and the giant ice spikes had the strongest penetration. These attacks took turns, accurately intercepting the incoming soul-guided cannonballs, effortlessly protecting the delegation members. She even had the spare energy to watch the battle between Huo Yuhao and the red-level mecha.
Seeing the red-level mecha fully activate its energy shield, seemingly ready for a direct clash, she slightly raised an eyebrow.
A red-level mecha was comparable to a Three-Word Battle Armor, and because it was equipped with various soul-guided weapons, its defense was clearly stronger than that of battle armor.
However, for Yuhao, there wouldn't be a lack of methods to quickly break through the red-level mecha's defense; it just depended on which one he intended to use.
Would he expose his Spirit Domain-level mental power, or use another ability?
Thinking this, Gu Yuena saw Huo Yuhao's palm rise with a golden flame.
Huo Yuhao stared at the red-level mecha, the Crimson Gold Profound Flame dancing in his palm, the surrounding air distorting from the extreme heat.
Fire Dragon King Spirit Bone Skill, Crimson Gold Profound Flame!
Ling Hefan's mecha's alarm system screamed frantically: "Warning! Detected unknown high-energy reaction. Warning..."
The crimson-gold flame in Huo Yuhao's palm suddenly expanded, transforming into a sea of fire that spread throughout the surrounding space.
Wherever the flames passed, the space showed a strange distortion, as if the rules themselves were being rewritten. When the flames landed on the mecha's shield, the shield's energy rapidly returned to its source, turning into pure heaven and earth energy, and in an instant, a large hole was burned through.
"Warning! Shield overloaded! Energy core unstable!" The mecha's electronic voice was now mixed with a piercing noise.
Ling Hefan's eyes widened in fury, frantically trying to maneuver the mecha to evade.
But Huo Yuhao had already anticipated this. The starry curtain transformed into a cage, enveloping the red-level mecha. The line of fire, as if alive, drew a graceful arc in the air, precisely hitting the mecha's chest energy core.
There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a chilling melting sound. The shield that even a Super Douluo would take some time to break through was pierced like thin paper by this crimson-gold flame. The mecha's chest armor visibly decomposed into pure metal elements, offering no resistance.
"This is impossible!"
Ling Hefan couldn't believe it and wanted to resist, but seeing the surrounding sea of fire, he could only press the emergency eject button. The entire red-level mecha slowly disappeared within the crimson-gold flames.
If Huo Yuhao hadn't held back after he ejected from the mecha, the entire mecha would have returned to heaven and earth, given the overbearing nature of the Crimson Gold Profound Flame.
After all, the ability of the Crimson Gold Profound Flame was to return all things to their origin. Although Huo Yuhao's current strength couldn't unleash its full power, it was still difficult for a red-level mecha to resist.
Seeing Huo Yuhao's gaze shift from the mecha to himself after he ejected, Ling Hefan instantly felt a chill run through his body. He immediately activated his Spirit Avatar, a pitch-black owl, with nine standard soul rings surrounding him.
But his purpose wasn't to continue fighting and avenge his red-level mecha.
It was to escape!
Ling Hefan's wings flapped frantically, and the seventh soul ring emitted a black light. The owl avatar instantly turned into a blurry black shadow, darting towards the horizon. At this moment, he had only one thought—to get as far away from this monster as possible!
As for the mission assigned by the organization, it was completely forgotten.
The members of the Star Luo delegation on the train, still in shock from Huo Yuhao's victory over the red-level mecha pilot, thought Huo Yuhao would pursue the fleeing Ling Hefan. Instead, they saw him land and walk back towards the soul-guided train.
Similar to Dark Phoenix Douluo's thoughts, Huo Yuhao had no intention of deeply involving himself in the internal conflicts of Star Luo. Quickly destroying the red-level mecha was both a deterrent to prevent further attacks on their journey and to avoid a drawn-out battle.
After all, apart from his mental power, other aspects, especially his soul power, were far from that of a Super Douluo.
A prolonged battle would be unfavorable to him. Against such an opponent, using powerful means to end the battle quickly was the best choice.
...
Pan Wen looked at the battlefield outside, which gradually calmed down after Ling Hefan fled, then turned to Sima Lanxiao with a cold expression, "What a grand welcome ceremony!"
Dozens of mechas, including a red-level one, were not a small number.
Sima Lanxiao's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, inwardly cursing the ancestors of those attackers.
Although some members of the federal delegation had gone elsewhere, more than half of the federal delegation members were still on this train.
If this wasn't handled properly, it would be a serious diplomatic issue!
"Star Luo Federation will definitely give you all an explanation!"
Sima Lanxiao quickly made a promise and sent the message back to Star Luo City.
Why did the rebels attack the train, and where did they get the intelligence? All of this must be thoroughly investigated!