Not a god

Chapter 199 The Potential of a Champion
The gap between the second and third tiers is too great. Facing an enemy that is impossible to defeat would be too hopeless, and no one would be motivated to fight.

This model of mech is just a test unit. Its core defense in the chest is weak, which is a weakness of these test units. However, even so, ordinary second-tier power cannot break through it. Therefore, as long as the core in the chest is hit, they will win.

These test machines were programmed to simply suppress the enemy, not to launch a powerful offensive. Instead, they would analyze the enemy, look for weaknesses in their formation, and protect the 'weak point' on their chest to prevent the enemy from touching it.

Lin Ruhai and the others had already realized that using such a Tier 3 mech for training was a very valuable opportunity.

The young people on stage must have often teamed up together. After a brief moment of panic, under Lin Ruhai's command, they quickly displayed the style of a top team.

"Focus your attacks around Junze, and pay attention to your positioning. This guy seems to have a bug; if someone is too far away from the others, he'll target them. Use this bug to kite him!"

Song Junze, a second-tier long-life character, is responsible for shielding teammates, providing simple healing, and can also deal high damage with lightning magic and the Five Elements Escape Technique. He can be both a support and a long-range turret.

"Wuying, pay attention to your positioning. Once you've drawn his attention, immediately move towards Junze!"

Hua Wuying, a second-tier copper refiner, has a destiny that sounds a bit illegal, but it is a legitimate physical cultivation destiny. His entire body is cast in bronze, giving him amazing defensive capabilities. He is the meat shield of this team, with terrifying physical defense that can even withstand close-range large-caliber sniper rifles.

"Pingxin and Xiaoxue, seize the opportunity. He doesn't know your destiny. Create an opportunity for me later."

Liu Pingxin, a second-tier gardener, shares the same destiny as Bai Yu, somewhat similar to Tang Sanzang from a certain "Douluo Continent". She can use control skills like Blue Silver Wrap, probably to create a momentary opportunity when teammates get close.

He Congxue, a second-tier Divine Lord, can now simultaneously summon three second-tier clones. The three clones she is currently using are Hua Wuying, the Copper Lord; Liu Pingxin, the Gardener; and Lin Ruhai, the Sword Lord.

Lin Ruhai, a second-tier sword master, is also the captain of their team.

Chen Xi thought highly of this young man.

Like Su Jiu'er, Lin Ruhai is destined to wield a sword, but in terms of combat strength, he is inferior to Su Jiu'er.

But Chen Xi had witnessed Su Jiu'er's battles. Her fighting style, where life and death were instantaneous, relied solely on pure combat awareness. Even when her mind was still a mess, her body had already taken action.

Such a Su Jiu'er is destined to be a lone wolf, but this is a team competition. No matter how strong Su Jiu'er is, she is still only at the second level and cannot face multiple second-level experts at the same time.

An individual's strength is ultimately limited; without teamwork, they will eventually be defeated one by one.

Based on the preliminary rounds, Lin Ruhai's team is definitely capable of going to Jiangcheng to compete for the championship.

Su Jiu'er has been smug for too long. Seeing her silly junior sister lose once might be a good thing.

On the field, the battle started in a state of panic, but after figuring out the patterns of the test mechs, they fought steadily, eventually resorting to kiting tactics and attempting attacks.

The hearts of all the spectators were in their throats, moved by the passion and unity of these young people.

This is... youth!

"It's now!"

After Lin Ruhai's clone was destroyed by the test mech, Lin Ruhai appeared behind it and thrust out a sword. The mech was wide open at this moment and quickly tried to defend the center. Instantly, vines grew from both sides and wrapped around his arms.

The second-tier gardener's entanglement could not completely restrain the mecha, but that one momentary opening was enough!

Under the cover of his other companions, Lin Ruhai pressed the tip of his sword against the mecha's chest. He crouched down, panting heavily. For a moment, the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, then erupted into cheers and applause like a tsunami.

"Bang! I bumped into it!"

"Great, I won!"

"Brother Lin is awesome!"

The judges, all veterans, wore kind expressions, satisfied with the youngsters' performance. In fact, for teams with multiple second-order players, they would suggest raising the difficulty to third-order, but without exception, including the other three teams with only second-order players, all teams failed. This was the first team to achieve victory by 'defeating' a third-order opponent.

"Why play so aggressively? I already said we just wanted you guys to show off a little."

"Young people are just so hot-tempered, haha!"

"That young man from the Lin family is quite good..."

"So far, it seems that only a few of the top seeded teams with the highest championship expectations, such as Luo Wenchuan from Beijing and Zhang Taiyuan from Jincheng, have successfully challenged the Tier 3 test mechs, right?"

Chen Xi also sighed, "It was a wonderful test. I look forward to your performance in the future."

What a scene of youth! Supporting each other, making progress together, and then overcoming obstacles to defeat the enemy. Xiaoxue has found a great group of companions... Wait, why do I sound like a supporting character or elder in a novel's main cast?

"Hai-ge is so cool! That sword strike was absolutely invincible!"

"Yeah, yeah, in my heart she's inferior to my brother... although she's still far inferior!"

Looking at his companions, who were covered in dust but still full of energy, Lin Ruhai, though exhausted, couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.

He chuckled softly, looked at his companions, and said:

"It's just a preliminary round, why are you so excited? Don't forget our goal is... the national championship."

"Yes, our goal is... the championship!"

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Jiangcheng, preliminary selection venue

The judges included experts from Minjiang and Jiangcheng Xuanmen, as well as staff from the Youth Federation.

However, at this moment, the entire judging panel and the audience behind them at the Noda preliminary round were completely silent.

On the arena, the Tier 3 mech stood still, a glimmer of light flashing in its mechanical eyes before dimming again, remaining motionless.

In front of the mecha, a beautiful figure with flowing hair stood sideways, holding a sword.

The girl held a longsword in her hand, which pierced through the mecha's most vulnerable core and chest.

On the judging panel, the judges exchanged glances and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Although the defenses at the center are weak, they shouldn't be something that an ordinary second-tier player could break through..."

"Her companions didn't really make a move; I couldn't even see that sword strike clearly just now..."

"Is this level of strength really only at the second tier?"

Su Jiu'er drew her sword, and the unsupported mecha collapsed with a crash.

"In the end, it's just an inanimate object, possessing only third-tier power but with combat intelligence like a child playing house, too many flaws..."

Her expression was calm, exuding a faint air of arrogance, as if she had casually resolved a minor problem, and she turned and left.

He glanced at the judges and said calmly, "So, I guess that's a pass?"

(End of this chapter)