Mech: Shattering of the Galaxy Chapter 1553 - 69: After Today (Wishing Test Takers Glory on the Kim List)

On a lonely, barren planet, only Luke observed Job's furious outburst. He truly empathized with his companion's current emotions. Well, beyond understanding, there was little else he could offer... "Isn't merely being alive a form of wealth?" Luke asked his companion with sincerity. Job's tirade ceased abruptly. He looked at the vice-captain, who appeared as a spiritual mentor, a gleam of empathy even shimmering in his eyes. "But they blacklisted me!" "They simply lack foresight," Luke consoled him. Job lifted his head, filled with sorrow and rage, his lips quivering... ... ... The pale crimson Star Mist emanated from Shura's form, enveloping Evil Wing. Simultaneously, it shielded Evil Wing from the extreme temperatures that threatened to erode its body and also blocked all detection signals. Propelled by the vector thrust from its wings, Evil Wing's colossal form traced an arc across the planet's surface, completing a circuit of the moderately sized planet in a mere ten seconds. Following this, the immense and boundless cosmic Black Storm materialized before Mu Fan and Evil Wing. No one could maintain composure upon witnessing the star band, which was dark and seemingly filled the entire field of vision. This was true even though it was two hundred thousand kilometers away... However, this distance was insignificant when compared to the sheer width and length of that dark star band. From such a distance, the vast storm was visible to the naked eye, and its grandeur, magnificence, and terror could be felt. As Evil Wing accelerated, its eyes widened, and a sharp glint finally appeared in Mu Fan's gaze. "Evil Wing, you are certain the information... it's located there, correct?" "Roar." "Then we charge through," Mu Fan's directive was absolute. "Roar?" The Kirin Armor adorning Evil Wing instinctively stood on end. "Charge through; this time, I will clear the path!" "Roar!" Evil Wing chewed and crushed another half piece of High Crystal Stone within its maw, unleashing a massive surge of Pure Energy throughout its body. The entire dragon propelled itself forward like an interstellar missile. Two hundred thousand kilometers may sound substantial. But for Evil Wing, now accelerating to its absolute limit by consuming High Crystal Stone, its speed in the vacuum of space approached Mach 500, meaning it would enter the Black Storm Zone in merely... minutes! As the reluctant Job activated the warship's energy systems and dispatched a drone to scan the planet's dark side, there was no trace left of Evil Wing and Shura. The nearer they drew to the Black Storm, the more an unsettling sensation permeated Evil Wing, instinctively recognizing that the dark "river" exuded an abnormal yet intensely chaotic aura. In the vastness of the universe, when energy reaches an extreme state of chaos, it often signifies another extreme: destruction! Yet, Evil Wing was no longer the same creature it once was; its greatest confidence stemmed from the Mecha it carried upon its back. The master is the strongest! The master is invincible! Thunk... Thunk, thunk! The heart chamber pulsed powerfully, its surging blood invigorating the entire body. On Shura's jet-black central armor plating, a half-bloomed Red Lotus slowly began to illuminate. Within Evil Wing's perception, the aura that caused its very soul to tremble surged once more. Yes, this was the feeling. This overwhelming power made it submit involuntarily. This was its driving force. "Roar!!" In Mu Fan's ears, the dragon's roar sounded high-pitched and full of fervor. Evil Wing trailed a crimson streak of light through the void, like an unyielding arrow soaring towards a blazing sun! Twenty minutes elapsed in the blink of an eye. Mu Fan calmly observed as the dark river gradually transformed into a colossal black ocean. Boundless and vast, the tumultuous black mist, carrying debris, swept indiscriminately along its designated course. On Shura's energy monitoring screen, the visual display was no longer dotted with red light points. Instead, it showed an endless expanse of red! Signifying danger in every direction, marked with a warning crimson hue. But, even so... "So what!" Mu Fan had never experienced such an intense fighting spirit as he did at this moment. No matter what treacherous terrain lay ahead! Even if it were the black holes of the cosmic abyss, even if it were the endlessly repeating dimensional rifts of time and space, he would boldly venture forth. "Evil Wing, halt." Mu Fan's voice suddenly commanded, and the massive dragon, which had been accelerating towards the Black Storm, began to tremble slightly before executing a sharp deceleration. "From this point onward, it is my path." At that precise moment, the blades and armor components on Shura's body tilted upwards in sequence, and the pervasive red Star Mist retracted from all sides, reforming into a cape cascading behind him. Stripped of the scarlet mist's concealment, instantly exposed to the vacuum of space, Evil Wing even shuddered. The Black Storm represented the pinnacle of destruction. Although it made no physical contact, its presence incessantly washed over Evil Wing's very soul. At this juncture, even the word "fear" seemed profoundly inadequate. As it contemplated this, it suddenly felt a significant pressure settle upon its back, which then instantaneously lightened.

Bent knees propelling Shura upwards in a powerful leap.

At this critical juncture, the magma veins, intricately spread across its entire form, reappeared with intense radiance.

Fierce flames erupted from the minute gaps between Shura’s armor blades.

"Roar!"

Evil Wing responded with fervent enthusiasm. Through its wide, awe-struck eyes, Shura became a blazing red meteor, hurtling directly into the heart of the rapidly advancing, colossal storm.

Its velocity escalated dramatically.

As Shura approached within ten thousand meters of the Black Storm, Evil Wing could clearly discern the spatial rifts, continuously flickering in and out of existence.

[Unable to probe the vertical zone.]

[Unpredictable extreme danger!]

With each meter they closed, a deluge of data flooded Mu Fan's vision, relentlessly underscoring the perilous nature of the immense black storm swirling before them.

However...

At this precise moment, the four engines mounted on Shura's back ignited, shining like miniature suns.

Flames, spanning over five hundred meters in diameter, unfurled instantaneously.

As if time itself had frozen, a shockwave, rippling like water, permeated Evil Wing’s entire field of vision.

The overwhelming surge of heat slammed against its face, creating a sequence of twelve distinct afterimages!

The dragon’s eyes widened, fixated solely on Shura as it plunged into the final, decisive charge.

Success, or utter annihilation!

Fueled by this blazing conviction, Evil Wing let out a ferocious roar, sealing its massive dragon eyes and careening forward with unbridled ferocity.

One leading, the other in tow.

They left identical crimson trails of light, exhibiting the same overwhelming momentum.

At the very vanguard, within the silhouette that sliced through space in an instant, Mu Fan shed all pretense of calm and detachment.

In this moment, he was akin to a moth, fearlessly drawn to the inferno.

His unparalleled determination blazed across the universe!

"I will... find... you...!!"

At this instant, a heart-pounding, passionate cry erupted, seemingly conjured from the very air, adding to the existing tempest.

Before Mu Fan’s very eyes, the energy reserves, which had just recovered to 50%...

Crashed down to...

A mere one percent!

In Shura's path, the very fabric of the void imploded for thousands of meters!

This Mecha, with unstoppable momentum, plunged headlong into the immense galaxy.

Twenty thousand kilometers distant.

Aboard the suddenly ascending Wind Chaser Battleship, both Job and Luke stared upwards, gripped by simultaneous terror.

No technological aids were necessary; with their naked eyes alone, they bore witness to...

The endless black river, situated at the center, abruptly halting its flow.

And amidst the heart of the pure, dark current, a bloom appeared – not vast, yet vibrant and fiercely burning...

A Red Lotus!

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PS: A heartfelt recommendation for my friend Da Pang's new work, "roaming three thousand years in life." This budding novel is in desperate need of support. The author is a seasoned talent, ready to be guided.

PS: The pivotal moment has arrived! Wishing all candidates embarking on the college entrance examination immense success, and may your future journeys be illuminated and smooth. For the 2018 college entrance exam, best of luck to all!!