Sky-cracking Rider

Maintain distance, saturation strike.

This is the exclusive tactic of the combat spaceships emphasized by the First Sovereign pilots to Chen Fei. Many of them are Sky Knights, not only familiar with the tactical characteristics of the Crystal Jet, the vehicle of the Sky Knight, but also understanding the tactics of the spaceships. They fully know how a Crystal Jet should deal with a spaceship and can deduce relevant tactics in reverse without any hindrance.

Therefore, the combat spaceship absolutely cannot allow the Crystal Jet to approach easily, and definitely shouldn't try to show off with so-called maneuvering tactics.

To pit maneuverability against the Crystal Jet is no different than a spaceship using its weaknesses to clash head-on with the opponent's strengths, essentially leading to a disastrous delivery on a silver platter.

At this moment, the Cooperative Ship is at full speed. It's not easy for the Crystal Jet to catch up, especially with a large number of missile interferences. Even if it takes a direct hit, it won't crash immediately, but its maneuverability will be greatly reduced in the short term.

If the distance between the two keeps increasing, it becomes apparent that the Crystal Jet side would be at a disadvantage.

A virtual line connects the Cooperative Ship and the opponent's Crystal Jet vehicle, with Artificial Intelligence AI "Adam" continuously updating data such as the distance, speed, and altitude between both sides.

"'Adam', adjust danger distance to 30 km, threat distance to 180 km, warning distance to 300 km…"

Feeling the simulated acceleration push-back from the flight simulator, Chen Fei instantly adjusted some related data settings; this is the gain from a previous probe, allowing for a reasonable allocation of his response time.

The spaceship is like a giant, with enormous strength in every move, and if firing with full power, it might be something even the Crystal Jet can't withstand. However, its drawbacks are also apparent; the combat rhythm is relatively slow, and it can't catch up with the Crystal Jet no matter what.

The disadvantage is relative; it doesn't necessarily mean being entirely powerless.

Although the pace is slow, Chen Fei can calmly formulate tactical strategies. When the Crystal Jet launches one or two attacks, the Cooperative Ship has already unleashed a barrage of firepower.

Strategy, for both parties, is simply about drawing the opponent into their rhythm. Both Chen Fei and his opponent in this simulation battle, "Swift Eagle" Ramus Doran, understand this all too well.

Both the Crystal Jet and the Cooperative Ship have entered the game, now it's up to who can make the better move.

"Yes, yes, that's it! Keep your distance, fly kites with the Crystal Jet, use your firepower advantage to suppress them, overwhelm them."

"Don't rush, if you rush, you can't eat hot tofu. The spaceship has a large payload; take your time, over time, your opponent will be the one to panic."

"Maintain distance, exert firepower superiority!"

"Beware of the opponent's Element Annihilation Bomb, don't rely too much on your Protective Barrier."

The combat pilots of the First Sovereign clenched their fists, whispering as they focused on the battle between Chen Fei and his opponent.

The results of the third round of simulation battles gradually revealed, as the rhythm of aerial combat is inherently fast. When experts face off, it's often over in just a few rounds.

Even among the elite combat pilots of the First Sovereign, some were eliminated, whether due to bad luck or lack of skill, because from the third round onward, the probability of encountering strong opponents is high. If a pilot faces a Sky Knight, there would be no suspense in the battle result.

If they can't even beat a pilot and a standard fighter, the Sky Knight and their Crystal Jet must be subpar.

A Crystal Jet, shielded by Magic Shield and Sonic Cone Shockwave, breaks through a series of exploding Fireballs, continuously ascending to attempt gaining a height advantage against the spaceship. Energy Maneuver Tactics do not hold much significance for a Crystal Jet that can easily reach ten times the speed of sound, but gaining a height advantage allows for a better view.

Now, the Crystal Jet has become the Hunter, and the Cooperative Ship has turned into the prey.

"'Adam', three 'Dragon Slayer Missiles,' with tracks programmed for two, and the third on standby."

Chen Fei maintained attention on the distance between the two sides, drawing out his trump card.

The so-called fairness of the "Ranking Battle" is relative. The Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts this simulation battle, wouldn't allow Chen Xiao'er to recklessly use the Element Annihilation Bomb. Otherwise, upon entering, the Cooperative Ship would face hundreds of Element Annihilation Bombs, covering the sky with no corner untouched by their terrifying Power of Annihilation. Even the "Lord of the Sky" would not escape the calamity.

Chen Fei was only given four Element Annihilation Bombs allotted to match the Private Military Contractors' qualifications, almost matching the maximum carrying capacity of the "Big Mouth Monster" and the "MiG Aircraft." Of course, the Cooperative Ship can carry much more than this, but this is all they are given, take it or leave it; however, there's plenty of conventional weapons.

All four Element Annihilation Bombs are the KDK-1 air-breathing hypersonic smart missiles, known as "Dragon Slayer Missiles," with a range of just 120 km, roughly a medium-range missile. Against a Crystal Jet, taking into account fuel consumption for maneuvers, the straight-line range would shrink to 30 km. It certainly can't be closer, as getting closer would risk involving the Cooperative Ship. With an annihilation radius of 500 meters, it happens in an instant; Chen Fei has practically experienced it himself, almost losing his life to it, proving how truly dangerous it is.

Chen Fei slowly said, "Alternate shooting with the Particle Beam Cannon, maintain continuous fire, lock on the target evading space!"

The tactical execution is ongoing; by now, the opponent must have caught on. The Cooperative Ship is using itself as bait but takes advantage of its firepower superiority to create the opportunity to lure the opponent's ship into a trap. I'm right here, you're not tough enough to beat me!

Honestly, spaceship tactics are indeed well-suited to the occasionally mischievous nature of Chen Xiao'er, who tends to stir up trouble.

Upon detecting the unusual trajectory of the rapidly approaching Particle Beam, the Crystal Jet in pursuit of the Cooperative Ship attempted to escape the alternating blue-white beams immediately. The Protective Barrier covering the body sparked with a large explosion of energy as the Particle Beam grazed it, discharging considerable energy dispersion sparks. If it weren't for the Crystal Jet of the Sky Knight, and was instead a standard fighter of a regular pilot, even the slightest graze might lead to an aerial explosion.

Initially, Sky Knight "Night Cry" Mylan, who provoked the "Ranking Battle," left the flight simulator, staring intently at a screen and remarked with disdain, "Spaceship tactics are truly disgusting, too cowardly to fight honorably?"

The screen displayed the battle between "Rookie" Chen Fei and his opponent "Swift Eagle" Ramus Doran.

In his eyes, if it weren't for relying on the spaceship's formidable firepower, this commoner wouldn't even reach the current third round, likely getting eliminated in the first round.

"I wouldn't dare! Definitely wouldn't dare!"

A voice entered Mylan's ear, responding to his disdainful remark.

Turning towards the voice, Mylan's expression became even more unpleasant.

"Wouldn't dare" sounds evasive, but it depends on who's saying it. If it's against the opponent from the recent third-round simulation battle who defeated Mylan, a Sky Knight from the First Sovereign, it carries another meaning.

Full of sarcasm!

Fate is unpredictable, misfortunes happen unexpectedly.

Mylan intended to give this commoner Chen Fei a lesson but unexpectedly encountered a formidable opponent, a Sky Knight from the First Sovereign, and was eliminated in the third round.

Under different circumstances, a loss is a loss, outmatched. But now, the person he wanted to educate wasn't taught a lesson, and instead, he was schooled by someone else. Isn't that infuriating?

Mylan could almost imagine "Rookie" smugly facing him after this battle, regardless of winning or losing, boasting with arrogance about how Sky Knights are no better than commoners. Just the thought made him feel frustrated.

"Hmph!"

Mylan didn't show any friendliness to the opponent who just won against him, conceding, "You're tough, you're strong, you win, okay!"

Seeing Mylan ignoring him, the Sky Knight from the First Sovereign turned to head towards his group, casually tossing out a comment.

"Oh my, it seems our 'Rookie' is about to win!"

Whether the outcome is truly decided was beyond concern, merely a casual, carefree remark.

It was Mylan who was infuriated to the point of being knocked off balance.

It's one thing to defeat someone, but this—could it be endless? Look at how capable the First Sovereign is, even civilians can overpower other Sky Knights.

This is no exaggeration, there really have been Sky Knights shot down by Chen Xiao'er.

A Sky Knight from a small sovereignty, however weak, is still a Sky Knight!

"72 missiles, target locked, fire! Maintain alternating Particle Beam Cannon fire! Launch two 'Dragon Slayer Missiles'! Prepare the third 'Dragon Slayer Missile'! Spaceship adjusts to evasion maneuvers, ascend to designated altitude of 35,000 meters!"

Upon confirming the launch of two KDK-1 air-breathing hypersonic smart missiles, Chen Fei focused all his attention on the opponent's Crystal Jet.

The Cooperative Ship, like a retrograde meteor, faced the Crystal Jet trying to seize the height advantage and made a similar climbing posture.