Reborn as a tiger, he was chosen by the nation as its guardian beast.

Chapter 166 Decapitation Operation

After taking down the three heavy mechs, the entire launch bay fell into a deathly silence.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of burnt metal and ozone from dissipated energy. The ground was littered with the wreckage of mechanical soldiers and scattered parts of heavy mechs, creating a scene of utter chaos.

"Phew—these tin cans are really fragile."

Lin Yue shook her hand, dispersing the flaming longsword she had condensed. A fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her chest was rising and falling slightly. Clearly, the high-intensity burst of power had taken a toll on her.

She glanced at the composed Dragon Lord beside her, then looked at Wang Hu, who was lazily swishing his tail as if he had just stretched, and couldn't help but purse her lips.

"You two monsters, each one more perverted than the other."

Upon hearing this, Master Long laughed heartily, stretched his limbs, and made a series of crackling sounds.

"Girl, this is nothing, not even a warm-up. Come on, the important thing is to find the power core of this thing and bring it down from the sky."

Wang Hu didn't say a word, but simply walked at the front with elegant cat-like steps.

His sense of danger had already pinpointed the area inside the warship where the energy was most surging, so he didn't need any map guidance at all.

The three of them made their way into the depths of the warship through a wide metal passage.

Along the way, various mechanical guards emerged from the walls, ceilings, and even under the floor, trying to stop their progress.

However, these defensive forces posed no threat whatsoever to the three top experts.

Master Long took the lead, and he didn't even bother to use any special moves; he simply pushed his way through.

Any mechanical object that stood in his way, whether it was a humanoid soldier or a spider-shaped turret, was smashed into countless parts by his punch.

That terrifying physical strength perfectly demonstrated the domineering nature of a fourth-tier expert.

Lin Yue followed behind, occasionally unleashing a burst of five-colored divine fire to clean up any stragglers that managed to escape from the flanks.

Her attack range is extremely large, and her efficiency is astonishing.

Wang Hu, on the other hand, seemed like a ghost, strolling leisurely across the battlefield.

He rarely takes the initiative, but every time he does, it's perfectly timed. He either anticipates the attack and swats down a newly activated energy turret with a single claw, or he flashes into a blind spot in the defenses and destroys a hidden self-destructing robot before it's even activated.

He was like a highly skilled surgeon, always able to find the weakest point in the warship's defense system and then cause the greatest damage with the least amount of effort.

"The intruders have breached the defenses of Sector B-7!"

"Warning! High-energy reaction detected in the core energy module!"

"Activate the final defense protocol! Release the guardians!"

The alarms inside the warship grew increasingly urgent and shrill.

Just as the three were about to reach the core area, a massive alloy gate slowly rose at the end of the passage ahead.

Behind the gate, a giant humanoid mech, ten meters tall, stood silently.

This mech has a dark gold color throughout, and its design is full of power and oppressiveness. Its arms are not guns or cannons, but two huge, energy-shimmering slashing swords.

On its chest, a huge red crystal was emitting an ominous light.

"This guy—he seems a bit different from those other thugs." Lin Yue's expression also turned serious.

She could sense an energy fluctuation from this dark gold mech that far surpassed that of the previous heavy mechs, and it had even faintly touched the threshold of the fourth tier.

"The Seventh Mastermind's 'trump card,' huh? Interesting."

Master Long stopped and looked at the other party with great interest: "It seems that most of your energy has been concentrated on this one point."

Wang Hu narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensing slightly. His sense of danger told him that this behemoth before him was indeed capable of posing a threat to them.

"roar!"

The dark gold mech known as the "Guardian" seemed to have no intention of communicating. The red crystal on its chest shone brightly, and with a deep roar, it raised its ship-slaying sword, took a sudden step, and charged towards the three with overwhelming force.

Its speed is completely disproportionate to its enormous size.

"I'll do it!"

With a loud shout, Lord Long charged forward instead of retreating, heading straight for the massive ship-slaying blade.

His body was instantly covered in golden dragon scales, transforming him into a golden war god.

The golden fist collided violently with the energy-powered ship-slaying blade, unleashing a deafening metallic clang.

A terrifying energy shockwave emanated from the two individuals, spreading wildly outwards. The sturdy alloy tunnel walls were torn apart and twisted by this force, revealing the intricate wiring and pipes within.

Lin Yue and Wang Hu had to step back to avoid the violent aftershocks of energy.

"Such powerful strength!" Lin Yue exclaimed.

Lord Long actually managed to block the full force of that giant mech's attack using only his physical strength.

"Again!"

With high fighting spirit, Lord Long did not stop after his first attack. His other fist, accompanied by a whistling sound as it tore through the air, slammed into the mecha's chest.

The Guardian mech reacted extremely quickly, wielding another ship-slaying blade in an attempt to force Dragon Lord back.

One man and one machine engaged in the most primal and violent close-quarters combat within this narrow passage. Every clash between fists and blades erupted with blinding sparks and terrifying impacts.

Wang Hu's eyelids twitched as he watched.

This was truly a battle of gods. He estimated that if he were to go up and take it head-on, he'd probably be in serious trouble. The materials and energy output of this mech were definitely the Seventh Mainframe's most prized possessions.

"Big Cat, don't just stand by and watch! Let's help him out!" Lin Yue said anxiously from the side.

Wang Hu glanced at her, but he knew exactly what was going on.

Help? How can I help?

In a battle of this caliber, their rash intervention as two third-tier beings would not only be of no help, but would also become a burden to Lord Long, distracting him.

Lord Long was clearly having a blast. He was enjoying the clash of pure power while also further consolidating his newly achieved fourth-tier realm.

However, this can't go on forever.

Wang Hu's gaze passed over the fiercely battling Dragon Lord and the mecha, and looked towards the core power room behind the mecha, which was emitting strong energy fluctuations.

To catch a thief, first catch his king; to strike a snake, strike its vital spot.

Instead of fighting this iron lump to the death, we should just go and destroy its lair.

Having made up his mind, Wang Hu no longer hesitated. He subtly winked at Lin Yue, then gestured with his chin towards the power room at the back of the mecha.