The Seventh Base

Chapter 415: Chapter 54: The Eve of the Duel
 

Fu Yuan stood outside the Cultivation Room, where the screen clearly showed the scene of Xu Mo’s cultivation.

Even the virtual scenery was projected onto the screen.

Inside the Cultivation Room, Xu Mo appeared to be in a vast space, surrounded by Mechanical Bodies attacking him from all sides, with the system firing automatically and Mechanical Bodies charging at him for close combat.

Xu Mo kept jumping and dodging, leaving multiple afterimages of lightning, stretching his figure as he continuously evaded the intense attacks, occasionally slashing out with his War Saber.

“The seventh difficulty level of the Cultivation Room must have both gravity and pressure in this space,” Fu Yuan spoke.

“Yes,” Ge Qing nodded.

“Both neural and physical reaction speeds are extremely impressive,” praised Fu Yuan. “The attack speed is sufficiently fast as well.”

“Based on Xu Mo’s comprehensive evaluation and the learning ability and effort he has shown during this period, he currently has the highest potential for growth in the Divine Sword Bureau,” Ge Qing started. “According to data calculations, Xu Mo is highly likely to become the strongest on Byron Star in the future.”

Fu Yuan glanced at Ge Qing. Potential could be roughly calculated through various data. Since Ge Qing said so, it meant that unless there were major unforeseen circumstances, Xu Mo would be the strongest Transcendent on Byron Star in the future.

The strongest?

“Let’s not disclose these calculation results publicly. Just keep it within the Divine Sword Team, and don’t reveal it to any other members of the Divine Sword Bureau,” Fu Yuan said, noting that where there are many mouths, there’s much chatter, and he would inform those who needed to know if necessary.

“Yes, Captain Fu,” Ge Qing responded.

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Fu Yuan, the Vice-Captain of the Divine Sword Team and the oldest Transcendent in terms of service in the team, had joined the Divine Sword Bureau the earliest and had served as the Vice-Captain of the team for many years.

If it were any other team, with Fu Yuan’s skills and experience, he would have long since become the captain.

But the Divine Sword Team was different. As the ace team of the Divine Sword Bureau and the undisputed best, the Divine Sword Team was the soul of the Bureau; the captaincy was too critical. Experience was just one aspect of the assessment; the strength had to be sufficient to command respect from everyone.

That was why Fu Yuan missed the chance to become the team captain.

However, Fu Yuan himself had no complaints. The higher-ups had once thought about transferring him to another team or even letting him form a new team as the captain, but Fu Yuan didn’t choose that. He still stood by the Divine Sword Team as vice-captain, serving diligently for many years.

Three members beside Fu Yuan were somewhat startled when they heard Ge Qing’s words.

Was the potential of this newcomer who just joined the Divine Sword Team so great?

To become the strongest on Byron Star.

They even doubted that there was something wrong with Ge Qing’s data model, not because they underestimated Xu Mo’s talent, but because being the strongest Transcendent on Byron Star held a special significance to them.

“If he has such potential, why let him initiate a duel?” Fu Yuan asked.

“I warned him, but he insisted on it himself,” replied Ge Qing.

Fu Yuan didn’t say anything more but continued to watch the screen in front of him.

The reason for Xu Mo to initiate a decisive battle definitely wasn’t the pressure from Lancelot Star. Since he had entered the Divine Sword Bureau, the pressure was no longer on him.

Then, it must be for some other reason.

What was the reason that made him risk a duel?

After an hour of phased training, Xu Mo still wanted to continue, but the mechanical door automatically opened, something that had never happened before. Xu Mo looked outside, puzzled by this unusual occurrence.

Following that, Xu Mo saw Fu Yuan and his team standing outside.

“Members of the Divine Sword Team!”

Xu Mo instantly guessed the identities of Fu Yuan and the others. Apart from the members of the Divine Sword Team, no one else could be here.

He walked out of the mechanical door, only to see Fu Yuan extending his hand and opening his mouth, “Vice Captain of the Divine Sword Team, Fu Yuan.”

“Xu Mo, I’ve met Captain Fu.” Xu Mo extended his hand for a handshake, his gaze sizing up Fu Yuan, who looked to be in his forties, with a square face, thick eyebrows and large eyes, exuding a very authoritative presence. Simply standing there, he still maintained a very strong aura.

“Cao Jiang.” a big man next to Fu Yuan introduced himself.

“Xie Xiao.” a man around thirty smiled and introduced himself.

“Du Pingsheng.” The youngest of the group looked to be in his twenties and still appeared young.

“Finally, some living people.” Xu Mo remarked.

Fu Yuan and the four of them immediately showed a peculiar expression, their gazes uniformly turning towards Xu Mo.

“A bit excited, finally meeting all the big shots.” Xu Mo added.

Fu Yuan laughed, then said, “In the team, just call each other by names.”

“Yes, Captain Fu.” Xu Mo responded.

“Xu Mo, Lancelot Star is taking this duel very seriously. They want to use this as an opportunity to suppress Byron Star, and this duel will inevitably be very dangerous. You need to prepare thoroughly,” Fu Yuan advised Xu Mo solemnly.

Xu Mo also toned down his joking demeanor, his expression becoming serious.

“Captain Fu, is there any way to increase our chances of winning?” Xu Mo asked.

“Training and improvement of physical fitness have all been arranged by Ge Qing. Next is about the equipment. Do you have any thoughts?” Fu Yuan said, “Choosing what equipment or even modifying equipment is okay, there’s still time. Lancelot Star will definitely use the best Mechanical Bodies, and as you saw in the Transcendent competition, you’ve seen Mechanical Bodies before, but this time, it will be the evolution of Robert’s Mechanical Bodies. From what I know about Lancelot Star, every part of their Mechanical Bodies will be a deadly weapon.”

“If you want to win, you will definitely have to break through the Mechanical Body.”

Xu Mo nodded. To beat Amanda, he must first break the Mechanical Body, but the attack and defense of the Mechanical Body would both be very strong. How to break it?

“I need a Mecha, Battle Armor, some Energy Daggers.” Xu Mo said. “The Mecha should be highly mobile, even if it means sacrificing some defense. The daggers need strong attack penetration.”

“Mecha carries a certain risk, if it is instantly taken down, there might be no chance to recover,” Fu Yuan said. “Lancelot Star’s Mechanical Bodies are actually an evolved version of Mechas.”

Xu Mo nodded. Mechanical Bodies are like lightweight Mechas.

“I will arrange it for you,” Fu Yuan said. “Anything else you require?”

“No, that’s all.” Xu Mo shook his head.

“If you need anything, just say the word,” Fu Yuan patted Xu Mo’s shoulder. “Go on with your training.”

“Okay.” Xu Mo nodded and turned back into the Cultivation Room.

Fu Yuan and the others also left. After returning to the Divine Sword Bureau, they had come here first to visit the newcomer, Xu Mo.

…

There were only seven days left until Xu Mo’s duel with Amanda.

The betting among the aliens had begun, and Chuanxing City had already entered into the atmosphere in advance. After fermenting for over two months, the attention to this duel had exceeded that of the Transcendent’s finals, reaching an unprecedented level.

This was to be a battle between Xu Mo, the prodigy of Byron Star, and a member of the alien race, and its intensity also surpassed that of the Transcendent’s finals.

Amanda had come to avenge Robert, the second-seed of the previous Transcendent competition, whom he was far stronger than.

Moreover, this time it was a duel, not a competition.

It was a game of life and death.

The location of the duel was set at the venue of the Transcendent competition, a decision mutually agreed upon by both parties.

There, indeed, was the most fitting place for a duel.

Future City, Xu Mo had returned here.

Ye Qingdie’s leg had already healed, and when Xu Mo saw Xiao Qi and Shadow, he noticed that both had changed.

“How’s it going, Brother Mo?” Xiao Qi was showing off his newly modified equipment.

Xu Mo looked toward Shadow.

“You’ve been modified?” Xu Mo asked.

Shadow nodded.

Xu Mo picked up the communicator and dialed Stark Hao’s number.

“The duel is just a few days away, why do you still have time to call me?” Stark Hao spoke.

“Who authorized the modification on Shadow?” Xu Mo asked.

“They came to me by themselves,” Stark Hao answered. “Why are you blowing off steam on me since it was their voluntary choice, is there a problem?”

Xu Mo hung up the communicator.

“I only found out about it later too,” Ye Qingdie spoke. “But since it’s already done, let it be.”

She sighed silently in her heart; those two guys had gone to Stark Hao on their own for modifications.

Perhaps because they knew they could not improve any further, they had only this way.

“Alien technology is more advanced, we will venture out in the future, there’s no need to rush,” Xu Mo said.

“It’s okay, we can upgrade later,” Xiao Qi said.

Xu Mo glared at him, making Xiao Qi shrink back a bit, seeing Xu Mo angry still scared him a little.

“How’s your training, are you confident?” Ye Qingdie asked Xu Mo.

“Not at all,” Xu Mo responded, Ye Qingdie blinked, Xu Mo continued, “Regardless of confidence, I have to kill him.”

“Hmm?” Ye Qingdie was startled by Xu Mo’s words, evidently, Xu Mo had a strong intent to kill Amanda.

Obviously, the events from three months ago had greatly affected Xu Mo.

First being attacked, then the assailant heading directly to the hospital, Xu Mo must have been very angry, keeping it all suppressed inside.

Moreover, Byron Star was surprisingly unable to do anything to Amanda and even had to face threats from Lancelot Star. Under such circumstances, Xu Mo could continue to hide in the Divine Sword Bureau and let the government and Lancelot Star keep at it, but that would be too suffocating. Moreover, once Amanda went back to Lancelot Star, who knew if there would still be an opportunity to strike at Amanda.

So, a duel was the best solution.

To kill him and forever keep Amanda down.

At that moment, Xu Mo’s communicator vibrated. He glanced at it, then answered, saying, “What’s up?”

It was Zero who had called.

“Come to my house,” Zero said.

“Hmm?” Xu Mo paused, wondering about visiting her house, he asked, “Is your mom not at home?”

“……” Nearby, Ye Qingdie and Xiao Qi blinked at Xu Mo’s question.

Impressive!

“She is,” Zero replied.

“Uh…”

She’s home?

Xu Mo was somewhat reluctant.

Qiong the witch was somewhat terrifying.

“She has agreed to let you come,” Zero continued, Xu Mo showed a hint of surprise.

He knew the demoness must have begged her mom.

This fool.

Still, he really didn’t want to go, the situation was somewhat awkward.

“Alright,” Xu Mo finally agreed, as Zero might have mustered her courage to ask her mom, and it would be somewhat disappointing her if he didn’t go.

“Heading out again?” Ye Qingdie asked with a smile.

“Yeah,” Xu Mo nodded.

“Good luck,” Ye Qingdie said.

“…” Xu Mo looked at Ye Qingdie, good luck??

“That place will be your home too in the future,” Ye Qingdie said with a beaming smile.

“Ahem!” Xu Mo made his escape.