263: [Mechanic Load Mode]

The [Machina Greatsword F] is quite heavy; in terms of sheer weight and size, it is the heaviest and largest weapon among all armor.

Such a weapon naturally cannot pursue speed of attack.

However, this heavy weapon, combined with the [Machina Artisan]'s superior strength, once it hits, the damage caused is also incomparable to other armored weapons.

Not only that, the Machina Greatsword's blade, which is as thick as a shield, can also effectively block attacks.

Relying on the [Machina Artisan]'s strength, he can swing the greatsword to block attacks from all directions.

It is almost impossible to destroy the heavy blade of the Machina Greatsword head-on with brute force to cause damage to the armor's main body.

This [Machina Greatsword F] is precisely the weapon Lin Ti designed based on the characteristics of the [Machinist].

Reassuring defense and astonishing destructive power gained by sacrificing speed.

From the front, relying on strength and the heavy blade, it can dismantle all defenses.

"Do you think that just by size, you can determine the victory of a battle!"

"As ridiculous as a child!"

Xu Xuli didn't care about the imposing greatsword Gongye Shiyi summoned and still charged straight at Gongye Shiyi.

The black flames on his chest pulsed, and the ten sharp claws on his double claws, like scythes, instantly burned fiercely, grabbing at Gongye Shiyi!

This guy actually wanted to truly suppress the [Machinist] head-on.

Whoosh!

Gongye Shiyi's arm, holding the greatsword, moved; the air was churned and separated, and the heavy blade tore through the air, slashing at Xu Xuli!

Clang!

With a muffled thud, the heavy greatsword and Xu Xuli's sharp claws collided.

Perhaps it was the arrogance of being a monster, or perhaps his inherent arrogant personality, coupled with gaining strength beyond humans, which made his inner arrogance escalate.

At this moment, he actually met Gongye Shiyi's greatsword head-on.

He...

He clearly could have dodged.

Bang, bang, bang!

Consecutive explosions echoed in the air; Xu Xuli's three hard bone claws shattered one after another under the greatsword's attack!

He himself was like being hit by a heavy hammer head-on, crashing heavily to the ground.

The ground instantly shattered, and a large pit was blasted out by his body.

Gongye Shiyi seized the opportunity with great force; the unparalleled greatsword in his hand was actually lifted directly with one hand, swung through the air, and heavily slashed at Xu Xuli again.

Xu Xuli's eyes widened; only now did he understand.

The front of this greatsword allows no life to exist.

His pair of retreating claws quickly dug into the ground, black flames instantly covered his legs, and then he exerted force with his legs.

The ground exploded again.

He swept away like a white phantom, dodging Gongye Shiyi's blade.

The blade then cut through empty air, leaving a deep mark on the ground and sinking into it.

The monster's instinct allowed Xu Xuli, who had no combat experience, to quickly react in battle.

Having swept away, he did not widen the distance.

Instead, he twisted his body, swinging his upper body connected to one arm like a whip, and his claws, wrapped in black flames, slashed directly at Gongye Shiyi's head.

The air exploded, scorched by the swirling black flames, and scorching heat rushed towards Gongye Shiyi's face.

Gongye Shiyi quickly raised his sword and lowered his body, bringing the thick blade to meet the monster's claws.

Clang!

With a harsh screech of friction, the incredibly sharp claws cut into the blade of the Machina Greatsword.

Sparks and black flames splattered together, but the greatsword was completely unharmed.

Xu Xuli's eyes widened, seemingly unable to believe that his invincible claws, after transforming into a monster, had not left a single mark on the greatsword.

At this moment, separated by the greatsword, Gongye Shiyi and Xu Xuli gazed at each other from close proximity.

Gongye Shiyi didn't hesitate, lifting his leg and kicking the blade of the greatsword in his hand with great force.

Under the immense power, the greatsword's blade instantly tore through soil and rocks, heavily slamming into Xu Xuli.

Xu Xuli, who was at such close quarters, had no time to react to such a close-range attack and was solidly hit on the head and chest by the blade.

Under the sound of cracking bones, his facial armor and chest bone armor both developed fine cracks.

His body was also sent flying heavily, smashing onto the ground in the distance, then rolling and sliding for tens of meters, leaving a gully.

Anger, humiliation.

At this moment, it reached its peak in Xu Xuli's heart.

What's going on, what's going on today.

Why is everything going wrong for me, why have I clearly gained such powerful strength, yet I'm still being beaten so humiliatingly!

He raised his head, the black flames on his chest burning fiercely until his entire bone armor was covered in black flames.

No, I should never be like this!

I am invincible, no one can defeat me; this is just a setback in the protagonist's journey in the story!

I will constantly adapt to battle here and then defeat this bastard in front of me!

He raised his head, feeling the power still surging within him, firming his inner conviction, and looked at Gongye Shiyi.

Meanwhile, Gongye Shiyi gripped the greatsword's hilt with both hands, letting out a low growl from his throat.

The Basic Breathing Technique activated.

Blood flow began to accelerate, his heart began to beat rapidly, his mind became clearer, and his vision sharpened.

Through the hollowed-out areas on the surface of the thick armor, precise gears and machinery could be seen operating rapidly.

The entire armor began to faintly glow red, as if from high-temperature overload.

[Machinist armor: Overload Mode]!

This was precisely the power the [Machinist] awakened under the Basic Breathing Technique!

In Overload Mode, stamina consumption would increase, but similarly, all aspects of the armor would be enhanced.

The armor's charging time would also be shortened.

'Overload Mode consumes too much stamina; my current stamina cannot sustain it for long.'

'I must finish this quickly.'

Gongye Shiyi charged fiercely at Xu Xuli, dragging the greatsword, and the copper pipes on his back also spewed hot steam.

"Who gave you such confidence!"

Xu Xuli angrily swept up from the ground, his broken claws now fully restored.

He fiercely swung his double claws, and the black flames entwining them transformed into black energy blades, tearing through the ground, leaving long gouges, and slashing at Gongye Shiyi.

Gongye Shiyi wielded the greatsword, its thick blade meeting the energy blades head-on, neutralizing them, while his speed remained undiminished.

At the same time, the indicator on the greatsword in his hand began to rotate slowly.

Xu Xuli's bestial pupils slightly contracted, catching the change in the conspicuous dial on the greatsword in Gongye Shiyi's hand.

Although he was a scumbag, he wasn't too stupid.

He even considered himself very intelligent, unparalleled, the smartest in the world.

He naturally didn't think the rotating indicator on the greatsword was just for decoration.

His monster instincts also made him feel a sense of crisis.

Although he didn't know what that rotating indicator represented, he...

He had to interrupt this process!