One week later!
On a desolate and ruined road, two sports cars were speeding ahead at full throttle, pursued not far behind by a terrifying Beast Tide!!
Yellow sand swirled in the air behind them, and the roars of beasts shook the heavens—a scene as dreadful as a natural disaster.
This was merely the periphery of the Beast Tide, consisting of relatively low-level Exotic Beasts, yet even among them were second and third-tier creatures. In such circumstances, even a fifth-tier Mecha Master would perish if engulfed by the tide.
A week had passed, and Zhou Luo's strength had already reached the mid-stage of the first tier!
His combat level was an astonishing 15, a rate of progression that defied belief.
[Mecha: Fire Thunder!]
[Level: 15!]
[Ultimate Moves: Thunder Crescent Slash, Blazing Sun Slash!]
[Bond Power: All attributes increased by 30%!]
[Evaluation: This is a Sports Car Clan Warrior from the City of Time. His name is Fire Thunder, and his combat style is as swift, domineering, and majestic as his name suggests!]
[Mecha: Swift Blade]
[Level: 15!]
[Ultimate Moves: Terrifying Wave Strike! Velocity Phantom Slash!]
[Bond Power: All attributes increased by 30%!]
[Evaluation: This is a Vehicle Warrior from the Moon God Temple. His name is Swift Blade, and he is also the City Garrison General of the Moon God Temple. His combat style is characterized by speed and piercing power. Confidence, arrogance, loyalty, and straightforwardness are his defining traits.]
Swift Blade's combat prowess had also risen rapidly.
Zhou Luo's strength had undergone a dramatic transformation!
"We've received a notice from the base city. Several surrounding counties have been hit by Beast Tides. According to the direction of their convergence, they're heading straight for Canglan Base City."
Zhou Luo pulled up the military notification on his wristband. After connecting to the military radar network, he could clearly see the Beast Tide gathering on a massive scale.
"What a shame. If not for the Beast Tide, our combat levels could have reached 16," Swift Blade said, sounding somewhat unsatisfied.
Over the past few days, he and Fire Thunder had been frantically accumulating combat energy. As a battle fanatic, he relished this feeling.
"Let's head back to the base city first."
Zhou Luo glanced at Fire Thunder's rearview mirror. Many vehicles had appeared around them—90% of them were off-road vehicles, sports cars, or trucks, with almost no aerial units.
It was obvious these people had been forced out of the wilderness by the Beast Tide. Their strengths varied, and among them were even high-tier experts.
Zhou Luo had Fire Thunder and Swift Blade conceal their combat energy, making it impossible for anyone to detect their levels.
Instinctively, the group began to coalesce into a convoy—human nature driving them to stick together.
Soon, Zhou Luo found himself surrounded by many other mechas.
At the same time, Wang Qiong and Zhou Hong's video call came through.
"Xiao Luo, a second-tier Beast Tide has erupted in the wilderness! Where are you now?!" The moment the screen appeared, Wang Qiong's anxious voice rang out.
"I'm only about three kilometers from the base city. I'll be back soon," Zhou Luo reassured them.
He didn't mention that the Beast Tide was only about 700 to 800 meters behind them, putting their convoy in grave danger. Many mechas had already been swallowed by the tide.
But there was no choice—Zhou Luo had already pushed Fire Thunder and Swift Blade to their peak speed.
The Mecha around him were all second-tier models.
"Alert! Alert! Alert!"
"A Level 2 Beast Tide has been detected in the wilderness zone! All units, prepare for combat!"
At this moment, the gates of Canglan Base City stood on high alert, the air thick with tension and a suffocating heaviness. Every Mecha Master wore an indifferent expression—they had long grown accustomed to life and death while guarding the city gates.
The Pulse Particle Cannons atop the towering walls were fully charged, and the Plasma Energy Barrier had been deployed!
At the city gates stood Mecha Masters from the military, as well as reinforcements from the Virtual Mech Company, Star River Mecha Academy, Thunder Mecha Academy, the Mecha Alliance, and various influential families.
A Level 2 Beast Tide could only be instigated by a seventh-tier beast—or even higher—and one with no ordinary bloodline at that.
The base city was everyone's home. If it were breached, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Liu Tiancheng, deputy commander of the Mo City military, had been on leave when he returned to Canglan Base City. Naturally, he was immediately called into action, taking command at the northern gate.
Meanwhile, Duan Jianguo, the temporary city defense commander of Canglan Base City, had already taken his position in the command center.
"Why now? And why a Level 2 Beast Tide?" Duan Jianguo's expression was grim, his deep-set eyes locked onto the surveillance feed.
Duan Jianguo—the temporary city defense commander of Canglan Base City, wielded immense authority, capable of mobilizing all forces within the city. His personal strength was terrifyingly high, ranking as an eighth-tier Mecha Master—the strongest in Canglan Base City!
His military rank: Fifth-Class Golden Flower!
"The exact cause is still unclear, but we've confirmed that this Beast Tide was initiated by an eighth-tier beast, accompanied by several seventh-tier ones!"
"Then let them come!"
Duan Jianguo clenched his fists, a flash of lightning flickering in his eyes as an overwhelming battle aura radiated from him.
He knew there was no stopping the Beast Tide—Canglan Base City's only option was to slaughter every last one of these beasts.
"Is the energy barrier down yet?" Duan Jianguo glanced at his subordinate.
"Not yet. A Mecha convoy has been detected two kilometers out—they'll reach the city soon. But the Beast Tide is right on their heels..."
The implication was clear.
"Send someone to cover them."
Most of those out at this hour were newly awakened Mecha Masters, gathering combat energy in the wild. They were the future pillars of the nation—every life saved mattered.
"Yes, sir!"
The moment the order was issued, a sixth-tier Mecha shot out from the city.
Within a minute, a Mecha convoy raced toward the gates—Zhou Luo among them.
By the time they passed through, the massive gates had already shut behind them, and the energy barrier flared to life. The unstoppable Beast Tide crashed against the barrier in an instant, sending blood and viscera flying as combat energy dispersed into the air.
"Formation!"
A commander barked the order, and every Mecha Master moved in unison, boarding their Mecha.
Everyone waited.
The energy barrier wouldn't hold for long—its purpose was merely to blunt the Beast Tide's momentum. The real fight would rely on Mecha and artillery.
Many young soldiers trembled with excitement, their blood boiling.
The Beast Tide was perilous, but it was also ripe with opportunity—a prime chance to harvest combat energy. Most Mecha Masters who survived a Beast Tide emerged stronger.
Zhou Luo knew this well.
"The bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish! How could such a great opportunity pass without Zhou Luo joining in?"
"Vehicle Warriors, transform!"
Fire Thunder and Swift Blade, who had just charged into the base city, instantly transformed. Two awe-inspiring Mecha stood ready for battle!
Their movements drew the attention of surrounding Mecha Masters.
While others had long vanished into the safety of the base, Zhou Luo remained, radiating astonishing fighting spirit—how could this not surprise them?
(End of Chapter)