In other words, Wang Yuyan's dynamic vision and nerve reflex speed must be at least at the level of a top martial arts master, and it is impossible for her to be completely ignorant of martial arts.

Moreover, even though Wang Yuyan is a reborn transmigrator who has lived two lives and has 103,000 martial arts manuals in her mind, there is still one major hurdle to overcome if she wants to become a battlefield commentator—speech speed.

In a duel between masters, every move is executed in the blink of an eye, and there might even be a move so precise that it transcends time and space... A bystander can utter a single sentence in the blink of an eye, enough for a master to kill you several times over. Wang Yuyan's speaking speed, capable of instructing top masters in combat, would be more than enough for a modern-day TV presenter to deliver ten or eight commercials per minute...

This happens to be Han Fulai's forte; whether it's poetry, songs, or incantations, it's all about verbal skills. And thanks to his demigod-like, "chosen overtime worker" physique, his dynamic vision and reaction speed are on par with the masters in martial arts novels. It can be said that he possesses all the necessary qualifications to become Wang Yuyan... except for gender.

Of course, he couldn't possibly be like Wang Yuyan in the novel, mastering all the martial arts manuals on the Teyvat continent. The reason he could currently fill Wang Yuyan's niche and guide Yingmei was mainly because their opponent happened to be the "Constant Mechanism Array".

Standing outside the battle circle, Han Fulai kept a close eye on the "constant mechanical array" in the air, not missing a single change. As soon as it showed any sign of changing form, he would immediately give Ying the corresponding hint, while simultaneously mentally estimating its next attack pattern—

"After the Greatsword, there must be a Rocket... Okay, the combo is over. Next time, will it be a loop or a variation?... Hmm, it's a three-hit loop: the Saw Wheel starts, followed by the Greatsword, then the Flying Arrow..."

"No random attack pattern has appeared... it's just a matter of time now..."

"Time's almost up... 3 seconds, 2 seconds... Forty seconds are up... As expected, there's no time limit, so we can only consider triggering it with an attack..."

If Yae no Kamiko were present, she would probably be able to tell at a glance that Han Fulai was doing the same thing as that "Anti-Lightning General Special Training".

That's right, he's "memorizing the script".

The real Teyvat continent is far more vast and complex than the game, and most of the things he experienced were similar to the game's plot but not quite. As a transmigrator, his "plot advantage" was hardly of any use... But when faced with this "constant array of mechanisms," Han Fulai rarely made use of his transmigrator advantage.

If the opponent is someone else, such as an Abyss Mage or a Hilichurl Thug, even memorizing the moves won't help much. Those monsters don't have a program controlling their attacks; their actions are highly random.

Even if the opponent is indeed a puppet general controlled by a program, Ying, who has passed the "Anti-Thunder General Special Training," can only reduce her reaction time by "memorizing the templates." It is impossible for her to predict the timing of the opponent's attack like Han Fulai. Moreover, the puppet general itself has a personality and is not a completely mechanical and rigid program. It is obviously unrealistic to defeat the puppet general by simply "memorizing the templates."

However, the "constant mechanical array" is precisely the kind of object that can be defeated by "backing up".

After all, it is just a programmed machine, like those "One-Eyed Treasure" and "Relic Mechs," and can only act according to the built-in control program.

Every attack it makes, every change in form, is traceable; it is the result of a program running with "input A, output B".

Han Fulai also formulated his tactics and strategies based on this point.

For example, Han Fulai asked Ying to keep the combat distance within ten meters of the "Constant Mechanism Array" because this range is considered "close range" for the "Constant Mechanism Array"—he was limiting the attack mode of the "Constant Mechanism Array".

The "Constant Mechanism Array" attack modes are divided into two main categories: melee and ranged.

In ranged mode, "Constant Mechanism Array" attacks using "Rock Arrow Blast" which mimics "Rock Hypostasis" and "Rolling Fireball" which mimics "Fire Hypostasis".

"Rock Arrow Blast" launches a guided missile with homing capabilities at the enemy, with an extremely wide attack range and difficult to dodge; while "Rolling Fireball" transforms the user into a rolling fireball that rushes towards and crushes the enemy. The "Constant Mechanism Array" that uses this move will completely envelop itself in armor with an energy shield, further enhancing its defensive capabilities and making it impossible for the user to retaliate...

Moreover, its long-range attack mode is completely randomly selected; it may keep firing missiles or roll around aimlessly forever—in short, it cannot "memorize" the attack patterns in its long-range state.

However, once within melee range, "Constant Mechanism Array" will only use three attack modes, and all three attack modes have relatively long startup animations, making them easy to observe and judge.

Ying has already experienced it. "Rocket," "Saw Wheel," and "Greatsword"... these three moves are called the "Three-Pronged Attack" by players. They are basically used in a cycle, and the way the moves are connected is fixed. For example, "Greatsword" will inevitably be followed by "Rocket," which is very easy to predict.

Even if Ying hasn't memorized the moves, after repeating these moves a few more times, she should be able to figure out the timing of these "three-hit combos" and how the skills are linked.

Han Fulai's initial plan was to put the "Constant Mechanism Array" into its most predictable close-combat form, and then have the exceptionally agile Ying engage it in combat to stall for the forty-second time limit.

—In the game, the "constant mechanism array" will enter a "clone" state forty seconds after activation due to energy shortage.

This state is similar to the "phaseless element" it simulates.

Elemental lifeforms on the continent of Teyvat, such as the Water Spirits of Fontaine, possess the ability to fuse with individuals of the same species to form a new individual. Generally, the more individuals they fuse with, the stronger they become.

The same applies to "phaseless elements".

"Formless Elements" are special life forms formed by the aggregation of the purest elemental energy in the earth's veins. After suffering a certain degree of damage, in order to repair the damage they have suffered, they will disperse themselves into several "clones", each of which will absorb elemental power from the earth's veins and then reassemble to complete "rebirth".

For example, Mondstadt's "Lightning Hypostasis" was originally a giant elemental lifeform about the size of the "Constant Array," but after suffering severe damage, it splits into several smaller lightning elemental prism crystals to absorb energy and attempt to regenerate. These clones are significantly weaker than its original form, making this the best time to defeat it.

The reason why the "Constant Mechanism Array" created by Canria, which imitates the "Elementless", is commonly known as the "Iron of the Elementless" is also related to this characteristic.

Once its "clone" form is forced out and those clones are defeated, its main body will also enter a weakened state due to energy depletion, and will no longer be able to maintain the energy shield of "absolute defense".

Without the protection of the energy shield, the "constant mechanical array" is just a large target.

Unfortunately, the "constant mechanism array" in front of him didn't have the program feature of "shutting down and restarting after running for forty seconds"—as a weapon of war in Kanria, being able to only be activated for forty seconds was far too short. It wasn't a boss in the "Spiral Abyss," and it didn't have a time limit for activation just to make it easier for players to defeat it and get rewards...

Han Fulai wasn't too disappointed. It would be good if the "Constant Mechanism Array" had an activation time limit, but it didn't matter if it didn't... He always had a backup plan anyway.

He gave Ying a new instruction: "Ying, attack it at close range. Don't worry about whether the attack is effective or not, just stay close to it!"

Ying did as she was told without hesitation. Being passively attacked was never her style. She had been dodging and weaving all this time and was itching to get back to work.

With a flick of her right hand, Ying pointed her sword, and a desolate star appeared. With her left hand, she gathered a vortex of wind, which swept up the rubble and rocks scattered on the ground and hurled them at the "Constant Mechanism Array".

In an instant, the sky was filled with shattered rocks, like a mini meteor shower, which made the energy shield of the "Constant Mechanism Array" crackle and pop.

The "constant mechanical array" emitted a sharp, explosive sound, as if expressing anger.

Taking advantage of the moment when the desolate star distracted its opponent, Ying leaped into the air, instantly landing almost face-to-face with the "Constant Mechanism Array." Raising her longsword high with both hands, she brought it down with the force of splitting a mountain. The thunderous lightning collided with the energy shield of the "Constant Mechanism Array," sparking countless arcs of electricity. It was truly a scene of "wielding a kitchen knife to cut an electric wire, leaving a trail of sparks and lightning," displaying unparalleled dominance.

Although Ying's powerful attacks failed to cause any damage to the "Constant Mechanism Array," she had indeed managed to strike its face.

Upon detecting a close-range attack from an opponent, the "Constant Mechanism Array's" inherent program response is to activate its strongest firepower and annihilate the enemy object.

The giant mechanical structure changed its form once again.

This time, unlike any other, it no longer remained suspended in the air but landed directly on the ground. The four cubes surrounding it embedded themselves in the ground, forming a stable fulcrum, while several other triangular pyramidal structures connected to the energy core, beginning to transmit their own energy to the core.

The energy core of the "constant mechanism array" emitted a blazing red light, like a burning sun.

"Is this... a gun emplacement?!"

Ying was stunned for a moment.

She had seen the "one-eyed treasures" on their heads when she fought them before—that is, what their energy core looked like when it turned red.

This situation often foreshadows an energy attack, namely, a "laser".

Realizing the opponent was about to fire a laser, Ying instinctively tried to dodge, but at that moment, Han Fulai's voice came from behind her: "Don't dodge, the Jade Shield can withstand its laser. You will have at least ten seconds to directly attack its energy core, attack with all your might!"

This is exactly what Han Fulai wanted: the strongest attack mode of the "Constant Mechanical Array"—the "Laser Turret".

For the war machines of Canria, the energy beam has always been their most powerful weapon.

The energy cores created by Kanria’s “Runic Words” technology have the ability to draw energy from the earth’s veins on their own. As long as the core is intact, these war machines can operate tirelessly forever. The so-called “perpetual machines” refer to their ability to operate indefinitely.

The energy that supplies the body with energy for its perpetual operation is converted into destructive force and released; its power is unimaginable.

As a special model, the "Constant Mechanism Array" is equipped with a particularly powerful energy core, and the laser beam it produces is the most powerful among its kind.

It's no exaggeration to say that this laser beam is comparable to a demon god's strike. If it were fired upwards, it might pierce the ceiling of this desolate sea palace and cause seawater to flood in.

Once the "Constant Mechanism Array" senses a threat, it will activate an indiscriminate "wide-area annihilation mode," transforming into a laser turret and using continuous energy beams to annihilate all enemies within its sensing range.

Not only Ying in front of it, but also Han Fulai behind Ying, and Ying and Paimon in the distance will be targets of the laser turret.

According to Han Fulai's memory, the "constant mechanical array" would continuously emit laser attacks for ten seconds. This ten-second output time would become the "constant mechanical array's" fatal flaw.

Because when it launches this energy attack, it also converts the defensive shield into attack energy.

In theory, the energy beam emitted in those ten seconds should be enough to annihilate all enemies within its sensing range; no living being should be able to withstand such a laser attack.

—However, the premise for the theory to hold true is that the target of the attack does not have the Jade Shield.

The energy beam struck the jade shield, creating ripples that seemed to shake it... but it did not shatter.

This seemingly thin, paper-like golden shield is the most solid "rock" in the world.

The cliffs are firm and the peaks are unmoving.

Ying raised the bladeless sword in her hand.

The sword's edge suddenly swelled, reaching straight to the top of the sky.

The girl wielding a forty-meter-long sword smiled brightly: "Hey, you iron lump from Kanria, give me a taste of 'The Unthinking Slash'!"

Chapter 224 The Man Wearing a Fox Mask [4k]

The blade of light, representing destruction, sliced ​​through space; the laser emitted by the "constant mechanical array" was no match for the celestial light emanating from Ying.

As the light flashed, the red light on the energy core stopped abruptly.

A black crack slowly appeared on the surface of the energy core that had been operating for five hundred years.

Then, the "laser turret" split in two, breaking into two halves.

Ying turned around and gave Han Fulai a peace sign, a gesture symbolizing victory.

Seeing this from afar, Paimon excitedly did a spinning dance in the air: "I knew they could win!"

Ying, on the other hand, was quite moved by Ying's slash just now.

A dozen days ago, when Ying challenged the puppet general to a "duel before the emperor," she imitated her "unthinking slash" to challenge her.

Shadow always felt a little regretful that he couldn't fight Ying with all his might and personally experience the "unthinking slash" of this descendant.

What we see today is that although Ying's sword strike is not as powerful as hers, the annihilation contained in the sword intent has already grasped the true meaning of "a sword strike without thought".

In her eyes, the glint of the sword seemed to symbolize a scene beyond the world, that infinitely vast and infinitely dark universe.

The starry sea is dark and desolate, stretching endlessly...

Until someone pierced the darkness with a beam of light.

That single strike seemed to contain the primordial light of the universe.

Perhaps this is the potential hidden within humanity?

Paimon had already begun flying towards Ying and Han Fulai, preparing to celebrate this brilliant victory, and Ying followed suit.

Then they saw Han Fulai suddenly raise the Salt Sorrow Spear in his hand.

"What's wrong?" Ying tilted her head in confusion.

Throughout the entire battle, Han Fulai's behavior was remarkably "gentlemanly"—he used words but not fists.

Of course, Ying didn't think Han Fulai was slacking off. Han Fulai's on-the-spot command was the key factor in the victory, and he actually spent just as much energy commanding as Ying.

She was able to defeat this "constant array of mechanisms," and half of her military merit must go to Han Fulai.

The battle is over, so why is he still acting like he's about to make a move?

"It's not over yet." Han Fulai gestured with his eyes to Ying's back.

Ying was surprised and quickly went to look at the energy core.

The energy core, now broken in two, lay on the ground, no longer glowing. Ying had carefully confirmed that the energy core was destroyed before confidently turning back to make a peace sign.

Just then, a sharp mechanical friction sound suddenly rang out.

Ying's eyes widened.

What was moving was not the energy core that had been split in two, but the four cubic "pillars" that served as the base of the turret.

She had assumed that once the core lost its function, these "parts" would also lose their ability to function... but clearly, the reality was not as she had imagined.

“This is its clone. Only by destroying the clone can we truly end it.” Han Fulai had already walked to Ying’s side, gently patted her shoulder, and smiled, “You’ve worked hard just now, so leave the ‘finishing blow’ to me.”

As they spoke, the four "turret bases" had transformed into four "relic mechs" of different models.

If Paimon were to give them nicknames... they should be called "Triangle," "Snake," "Crab," and "Jellyfish."

Yes, that's what it looks like.

According to Canria's classification of "Relic Soldiers," the triangular one is the "Relic Patrolman," capable of launching floating cannons and laser beams to attack enemies from a distance; the snake-shaped one is the "Relic Destroyer," which has the ability to burrow underground and can dig tunnels underground; the crab-shaped one is the "Relic Defender," whose two "claws" are actually shields that can generate energy shields; and the jellyfish-shaped one is the "Relic Scout," which mainly uses its own tentacles to carry out physical melee attacks.

These four "Relic Mechs" are capable of both ranged and melee combat, can fly and burrow underground, and can both attack and defend, making them a complete mech squad. During the "Dark Calamity," these mech squads were one of the main forces supporting the beast tide's invasion of various countries.

Five hundred years later, it is now rare to encounter such organized mech squads on the mainland. Ying had seen each of these four types of "Relic Mechs" individually in some secret realms, but seeing all four of them together in battle formation was something she had never seen before.

It looks like another fierce battle is about to begin.

Ying gripped the bladeless sword tightly once more.

In contrast, Han Fulai's expression was relaxed.

In the game, after severely damaging the energy core of the "constant mechanism array", it will trigger the "cloning" mechanism, separating the surrounding parts and restoring them to independent entities.

Just as the "Phenomenonless Element" is formed by the fusion of many elemental life forms, this "Constant Mechanism Array" is actually a whole formed by the fusion of several "Relic Mechs".

Its various transformations are actually the result of recombining various "Relic Mech" parts and enhancing the various functions of the "Relic Mech" before using them.

Although its form can be described as ever-changing, its essence is simply the "arrangement and combination" of the various abilities of the "Relic Mech".

In a game, after it "splits," one of the "Relic Mechs" will light up with a glowing aura, indicating to the player that this mech is accumulating energy for the "Rebirth" of the "Constant Mechanism Array," and must be taken down first. However, the real world of Teyvat does not have such a convenient system prompt.

Han Fulai couldn't possibly determine which target he should take down just by looking at it.

He could only see the crab raise its pincers, activating a defensive shield to cover the triangle and snake behind it as they launched a ranged attack; beams of light began to gather at the core of the triangle, seemingly preparing to fire a laser; the snake plunged its tail into the ground, as if to burrow underground; and the jellyfish's tentacles suddenly stretched out, as if trying to pull Han Fulai and Ying into its embrace...

Well, in short, it seems like every single one of them is suspicious.

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