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Chapter 372 - 184: Mecha Self-Destruct, Stabbing You Once
If it were in reality, he wouldn’t easily make this decision, but in the virtual network, sacrificing a life that was destined to be lost to kill the opponent’s king is a very worthwhile deal!
As the self-destruction program entered the final ten-second countdown, Gu Ningxuan heard the snicker of his second personality within, "It’s nothing for others to die in the virtual network, but your situation is different... this time I’ll let it slide, but if you act recklessly like this next time, watch out, I’ll fight you, and take over the control of the body... Gu Ningxuan, you’re being too reckless!"
Gu Ningxuan grinned, the smile was unlike his usual shy or indifferent demeanor, carrying a hint of defiance, "Just this once..."
Even though the self-destruction countdown had begun, within these seconds, he couldn’t afford to be careless. He had already had a firsthand experience of how strong the opponent was through the intense battle lasting over half an hour. During these ten seconds, he had every opportunity to escape the blast range!
Gu Ningyi initially couldn’t figure out what the opponent was doing, his calculation ability was excellent, and he had already roughly estimated the current condition of Gu Ningxuan’s Mecha, in just a few more minutes, he could completely drag the opponent to death! But at this moment, a sense of ominous premonition suddenly arose in the pit of his stomach.
Outside the scene, Gu Qidong stared dumbfoundedly at this sight, instantly feeling a pang in his heart. How could he not know that beneath this son’s wooden exterior lay such a reckless and aggressive heart? Even initiating the Mecha’s self-destruct mode... was this a death wish?
Suddenly, Gu Qidong felt he needed to reevaluate this third son, initiating self-destruct mode, even in the virtual network, to make this decision wasn’t a simple matter, it required overcoming considerable psychological barriers. And he... was so ruthless towards himself!
Gu Ningyi instinctively felt something was off, compared to the previous fierce and aggressive assault, now Gu San seemed more like he was using his last ounce of strength to entangle him! Why do this? He was puzzled, when the self-destruction countdown had only five seconds left, he discovered the truth!
After the self-destruct mode was activated, the Mecha joints would be filled with energy from the self-destruction, causing energy leakage. Gu Ningyi, with sharp eyes, noticed something amiss in the surrounding energy field, combined with the opponent’s Mecha joint’s leaking energy, he immediately guessed Gu San’s plan!
It wasn’t just Gu Ningyi who realized this reality, but also Su Jiameng. Although at this moment, using self-destruction to take down Gu Ningyi would be the best, Su Jiameng was someone who understood Gu Ningxuan’s current situation, if he were to die in the virtual network, it might unintentionally ruin his future!
For normal people, dying in the virtual network causes a weakening of spiritual power, which can recover over time with rest.
But for those suffering from spiritual dislocation syndrome, dying in the virtual network is far more serious than just spiritual power weakening, it might actually lead to schizophrenia, a split personality, and the lost spiritual power may not be recovered, the consequences are absolutely severe!
Thinking of this, she directly manipulated Ghost Shadow to jump behind Gu Ningxuan, gripping the Laser Particle Sword backwards, she stabbed directly into the self-destruct core.
However, since the energy had already leaked, just doing this wasn’t enough to stop the self-destruct. She steeled her heart, decisively using telekinesis, forcibly suppressing the leaked energy! At a time like this, Su Jiameng stabbing her teammate naturally caused a huge uproar!
Gu Ningyi frowned after Su Jiameng acted, a wave of indescribable discord rising in his heart. This discord wasn’t just because Su Jiameng stabbed the righteous Gu San who chose self-destruct for victory, but another important reason was the bizarre spiritual magnetic field that appeared at that moment! It felt so oppressive, even the smooth spiritual power was being obstructed...
"Miss Su...?" Gu Ningxuan looked incredulously at the virtual screen that was crackling non-stop, the Mecha’s self-destruct had been stopped, the cockpit was in chaos with energy, all the programs were in a paralyzed state, only the screen was relatively intact.
"I don’t need such a victory!" Su Jiameng also knew this wasn’t the right time for explanations, the truth couldn’t be spoken in this scene, so she said firmly, "I can handle this guy. What meaning is there in winning with simple self-destruction and life? I don’t think there’s a need for this chaotic battle to continue, this isn’t what I’m pursuing..."
If possible, Su Jiameng truly hopes victory isn’t built upon countless bones and innocent lives! Whether it’s the Insect Race battlefield or other open and hidden battles with the Alliance, victory requires the exchange of living lives, this she detests yet is helpless against.
The chaos, although just a virtual match, Su Jiameng doesn’t want Gu Ningxuan to make such a sacrifice...
"If you want to self-destruct, any Mecha in this area can be detonated... it’s entirely unnecessary for you to do so..." Su Jiameng said coldly, "Although it’s just a virtual match, life is precious, you must always show reverence no matter when or where... willingly sacrificing yourself for a match is too reckless..."
"The victory I want is one earned with my own hands..." Su Jiameng threw a Mecha Space Hub outside the opponent’s cockpit, "If you still have the strength to climb out now, just stand aside obediently and watch... how I defeat this guy!"
In the battle of the two kings, one must die!
"The reserve energy of my Mecha is abundant, currently, the energy consumption and Mecha wear rate should be similar to yours, the two of us are in fair conditions..." Su Jiameng said this to Gu Ningyi, "Since we’re one of the dual kings, let’s have a fair match. If you find it unfair, I can give you time to replace energy and repair Mecha!"
Gu Ningyi tossed aside the thoughts in his mind, unsure whether to praise Su Jiameng for having her own principles or criticize her for having a personality so stubborn to such an extent. However... if it’s for a fair fight...
"You will regret it, handing over the victory that should have been in your bag to me..." Gu Ningyi assumed a battle-ready stance, still speaking calmly, "And one thing, you were impressive to be able to precisely interrupt the Mecha’s self-destruct that had entered the final countdown..." (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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