Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

From inside the other mecha, Tang Wulin's worried voice came through, filled with urgency:

"Brother Lu, the distance from Mingdu to Aolai City is too far. Even if the mechs fly at full speed, it will probably take more than a day and a night, right?"

“That’s right.” Lu Jun confirmed Tang Wulin’s estimate. “Considering the mecha’s energy endurance and our mental fatigue, it’s impossible to maintain maximum speed throughout the entire journey.”

"We will need to make several stops to rest and replenish our energy along the way. Ideally, it will take two days to reach Aolai City. Please be prepared for a long journey."

"understand!"

"Roger that!"

The communication channel was filled with a cacophony of responses from the crowd, which gradually quieted down, leaving only the roar of the mech engines and the whooshing sound of air being cut through.

Lu Jun slowed down slightly to maintain a constant cruising speed in order to save energy.

Just then, he suddenly realized that the subtle silence in the cockpit had been replaced by a slightly strange atmosphere.

He tilted his head slightly and glanced at it out of the corner of his eye.

Suddenly, Gu Yuena and Wu Siduo, who were sitting on either side of him, began to talk in hushed tones.

It seemed that Gu Yuena spoke first, her tone indifferent, as if she were just asking casually:
"Wu Siduo, how did you meet Lu Jun?"

Wu Siduo was taken aback at first, then answered somewhat shyly:
"Well, it was the day I registered at the academy that I was being tracked down by the federal patrol team, which caused some trouble... and that's when I ran into him. I wanted to ask him for a small favor..."

As she spoke, she seemed to recall the scene, and her tone carried a hint of complaint that she herself was unaware of.

"He was cold and indifferent, completely ignoring me. He was so aloof, he practically kept me at arm's length."

"Ah……"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena chuckled softly, a knowing smile playing on her lips. She glanced at Lu Jun's focused back as he operated the game, and remarked with a familiar tone:
"He's always been like this. He doesn't even bother to be polite to people he doesn't know well; he's really awkward."

Hearing Gu Yuena actually agree with her and join in criticizing Lu Jun, Wu Siduo felt as if she had found a kindred spirit, and she became a little bolder and more talkative:

"Yeah, yeah, but... actually, I watched his challenge against Shrek Academy live on the entire internet when I was in the Eastern Continent. He was really amazing. I even watched a lot of his battle highlights afterward... To be honest, I... I'm kind of a fan of his too..."

As she spoke, her voice gradually softened, and her cheeks flushed slightly, as if she were a little embarrassed.

As Gu Yuena listened to her words, a slight glint flickered in her purple eyes. She sighed softly, then turned her head, her gaze fixed on Lu Jun, who was pretending to concentrate on driving but actually listening intently. A clear, ambiguous hint of bitterness lingered in her voice:

"Look, Mr. Lu, you're quite famous now. You even have a little fangirl who came all the way from the Eastern Continent. You're quite charming."

"I...I...I didn't...I didn't..."

Wu Siduo blushed instantly, waving her hands repeatedly, too nervous to speak coherently.

She inwardly groaned: Oh no, I've blurted out my true feelings! Now he's definitely going to think I'm frivolous again!

However, to her surprise, Lu Jun did not show any impatience or aversion.

He didn't even look back at them, his gaze remaining focused on the sea of ​​clouds ahead, his right hand steadily pushing a control stick. Suddenly, the mech jolted violently, the roar of its engine intensifying abruptly.

"Hold on tight." Lu Jun's voice was calm and expressionless, revealing no emotion. "We're entering an acceleration lane ahead. I'm about to increase to maximum cruising speed, so there might be a strong push-back feeling and some turbulence."

Before the words were even finished, the powerful overload force instantly pressed Gu Yuena and Wu Siduo firmly against the back of their seats, and the clouds outside the window rushed backward at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Lu Jun was completely absorbed in controlling the mecha, as if the conversation about the little fangirl had never happened.

As for the inexplicably harmonious atmosphere between the two women beside him and the subtle, undercurrent of their relationship...

Lu Jun sighed silently in his heart.

Forget it, this situation is beyond his control, especially since he's only focused on piloting the mech. He should just concentrate on getting on his way.

The long flight was spent in tension and anticipation.

During the several breaks along the way, everyone's curiosity and enthusiasm for the mecha were completely ignited.

Aside from the periods when Tang Wulin and Xie Xie needed to take over basic controls to alleviate their mental fatigue, the others gathered around the mecha or crawled into the cockpit, enthusiastically asking Lu Jun, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie about the meaning of the joysticks, pedals, and various data on the soul guide screen.

"Yes, this is the balance adjustment valve. Fine-tuning it during high-speed steering can prevent imbalance."

"Connect your soul power output here. Be careful not to inject too much at once; do it gradually."

"The coverage area of ​​the detection radar can be adjusted as follows..."

Lu Jun patiently answered all the questions, while Tang Wulin and Xie Xie added their own explanations.

Le Zhengyu, Long Chen, and other boys showed great interest in it, marveling at the mecha and becoming even more excited when they tried to operate it themselves.

"This thing is really powerful." Le Zhengyu tried pushing the control stick and felt the weight of the mecha arm lifting up.

"However..." he changed the subject, spreading his hands, "If learning this stuff takes too much time and affects the cultivation of soul power and the forging of battle armor, then forget it. After all, our foundation is still our own strength."

His ideas are realistic and represent the views of some people.

Yuan Enhui showed an unusual interest in mecha.

She carefully studied the mecha's joint structure and weapon mounting points, her eyes gleaming with thoughtful consideration.

"If my Fallen Angel Martial Soul could be combined with a mecha..." she murmured to herself, "whether it's aerial assault or ground attack, the compatibility should be very high. Strength and dark attributes would be greatly amplified."

As for her second martial soul, the Titan Giant Ape, she gave up after only a brief thought.

Not to mention that he majored in Fallen Angels, his exaggerated physique and appearance after being possessed by the Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul were really out of place with the precise and cool mecha, and he was more of a supporting trump card for strength and defense.

Xu Xiaoyan's idea was more unique and constructive. She blinked her big eyes and recalled the class content:

"Teacher Wu once said that if a Soul Master's Soul Power is deep enough and their mental control is strong enough, theoretically, they can simultaneously control Battle Armor and Mechs. Battle Armor maximizes self-defense, providing the strongest survival and amplification capabilities; Mechs provide powerful firepower and platform support." (End of Chapter)