“L” was the most mysterious top player in the game “Mecha Star,” bar none.
Nearly everyone in the entire server looked up to this ruthless and taciturn player. Starting last year, “L” had skyrocketed like a rocket, overtaking the previously unshakable top-ranked players overnight and climbing to the No. 1 spot.
Many players wanted to challenge “L,” but he rarely accepted. Even so, the terrifying number of points he had accumulated was enough to keep him at the top for the next two or three years.
The “Mecha Star” system had a setting. If a PK occurred between the top ten players, the entire server would be notified.
[System: Player “I’m So Weak” has sent a PK request to player “L.”]
Almost all online players froze for a few seconds. They hadn’t expected this newly promoted top-ten player to be so bold as to challenge “L.”
Immediately, many mocked “I’m So Weak” in the public chat for overestimating himself, certain that “L” wouldn’t bother responding.
But to everyone’s surprise—
[System: Player “L” has accepted the PK request from player “I’m So Weak.”]
Now, the other players were dumbfounded. No one could have imagined that the aloof “L” would agree to a challenge from a player who had only recently entered the top ten.
Of course, beyond shock, most were simply curious, eagerly speculating about who would win.
About 95% of bets were placed on “L,” while the remaining 5% were just jokes. No one actually believed “I’m So Weak” stood a chance.
Yun Xingze entered the PK room.
Inside, both players were represented by virtual humanoid avatars.
Suspicious that “L” might actually be Luo Wenchuan, Yun Xingze couldn’t help but feel nervous before the match began.
At the same time, he was also a little excited.
The PK would start in ten seconds.
Before Yun Xingze could decide which mech to choose, the system automatically picked his best-performing Twin-Star Mech for him. Once the match began, “L’s” Lightblade Mech appeared on the opponent’s side.
Yun Xingze’s suspicions seemed even more plausible now.
The “Mecha Star” battlefield was even larger than real-life arenas, with no protective barriers offering an extremely high degree of freedom.
Soon, the Lightblade Mech charged toward Yun Xingze.
Instinctively, Yun Xingze sent out his mechanical beast to distract the opponent, but “L” seemed completely unfazed. The two silver lightblades in his hands gleamed with a chilling glow, giving Yun Xingze no room to breathe.
Dodging and weaving, Yun Xingze tried to strategize.
But “L” had already predicted his movements, effortlessly tracking his trajectory. In the next moment, the lightblade nearly slashed Yun Xingze’s arm.
Fortunately, the mechanical beast lashed out with its chainblade, entangling “L” and disrupting his attack.
Yun Xingze initially sighed in relief but the moment he instinctively commanded the mechanical beast to execute this move, he realized his mistake.
Very few Twin-Star Mechs could pull off this kind of combat technique.
If “L” really was Luo Wenchuan… wouldn’t this expose him?
Distracted by this thought, Yun Xingze failed to notice “L” breaking free from the chainblade’s grip. In an instant, “L” slashed down Yun Xingze’s main mech.
The game screen displayed: Yun Xingze had lost the match.
His heart pounded wildly.
“L’s” fighting style was just too similar to Luo Wenchuan.
The swift and decisive movements, the sharp swordplay, and the resolute judgment.
Yun Xingze was now certain his opponent was Luo Wenchuan.
The entire match lasted less than three minutes.
Sitting in the game pod, Yun Xingze involuntarily swallowed hard.
This was the first time he had directly witnessed Luo Wenchuan’s terrifying combat prowess.
This was probably the epitome of violent beauty.
Inside Mecha Star, other players checking Yun Xingze’s stats noticed his PK score had dropped, confirming that “L” was the winner of this match. The public chat erupted with cries of “L is the eternal god!”
Taking a deep breath, Yun Xingze suddenly felt a burning desire for victory ignite in his eyes.
The next second, he swiftly sent another PK invitation to “L.”
For some unknown reason, though “L” didn’t outright reject it, the invitation timed out, and the system automatically deemed it a refusal.
Suspecting Luo Wenchuan thought he was too weak to bother with, Yun Xingze messaged “L”: “One more round.”
“L” seemed to be contemplating something, neither leaving the room nor replying.
Meanwhile…
Luo Wenchuan sat in his game pod, frowning at the screen.
This player, “I’m So Weak,” had sent him a PK invitation back when they were ranked around 100th, but he had ignored it at the time.
Twenty minutes ago, Ke Lei told Luo Wenchuan that Mecha Star had a new powerhouse who had knocked him out of the top ten, urging Luo Wenchuan to avenge him.
Coincidentally, “I’m So Weak” had just sent another PK invite, and Luo Wenchuan, almost on impulse, accepted.
To his surprise, the opponent’s skill level was far below his expectations. The match ended in just five minutes.
Yet, the way “I’m So Weak” fought with the Twin-Star mech, especially the move used just before the match ended, reminded Luo Wenchuan of someone.
Lost in doubt, he rewatched the match, missing “I’m So Weak” follow-up message.
After reviewing the replay at double speed, his suspicion deepened.
Frowning, he saw three new messages from “I’m So Weak”:
The first: “One more round.”
The second: “My connection was bad earlier, I lagged. It’s not that I’m weak.”
And the last: “What, scared now?”
Seeing “L” still ignoring him, Yun Xingze deployed his trump card taunting.
A few seconds later, “L” actually sent him a PK invitation.
The entire game channel was stunned, this was the first time “L” had ever proactively challenged someone he’d already defeated!
Yun Xingze thought to himself, This trick really works even Luo Wenchuan took the bait.
Before the second PK began, Yun Xingze had already strategized how to avoid revealing his identity while still giving Luo Wenchuan a thrilling fight.
He selected a Shadow Mech, one he’d never piloted in real life, and deliberately altered his combat style.
From the very start of the match, Luo Wenchuan sensed something was off.
This “I’m So Weak” seemed like a completely different person not only piloting a Shadow Mech but attacking with far greater ferocity.
Within just five minutes, “L” not only failed to end the match but found himself momentarily controlled by his opponent.
The Shadow Mech excels at setting up various electromagnetic interference traps while remaining elusive, seizing the perfect moment to sabotage the opponent’s mech.
Although Yun Xingze hadn’t piloted it much, his deep understanding of mechs allowed him to master the Shadow Mech effortlessly.
Luo Wenchuan, busy fending off attacks, gradually began to change his mind.
The person before him couldn’t possibly be Yun Xingze.
Not only was the mech different, but the combat style was also worlds apart.
This ruthless, lethal approach, paired with cunning and slightly underhanded tactics, was completely unlike the Yun Xingze on the battlefield; calmly analyzing data, often struggling against the odds.
There was no way they could be the same person.
With this thought, Luo Wenchuan’s eyes gleamed with killing intent as he launched a fierce counterattack against the Shadow Mech, showing no mercy.
The two mechs became blurs of motion, their afterimages flickering at incredible speeds.
Time ticked by, and soon both were fully immersed in the intense battle.
By the thirtieth minute, the system’s prompt forced them to halt the match.
This meant neither had managed to defeat the other within the time limit.
Next, the system began assessing the damage sustained by both mechs.
[Calculating damage percentage…]
[Player “L’s” Lightblade Mech damage percentage: 10.23%.]
Luo Wenchuan’s eyes slowly widened.
In all his time playing Mecha Star, no opponent had ever inflicted more than 5% damage to his mech in any match.
Yet somehow, this Shadow Mech had managed to exceed 10%.
[Player “I’m So Weak” Shadow Mech damage percentage: 9.05%.]
Yun Xingze’s expression also flickered with disbelief.
Lately, he had challenged many top players, but no matter how viciously they fought, his mech had never sustained more than 4% damage.
It seemed that even after breaking free from his mental restraints, Luo Wenchuan’s strength was still formidable.
Using an unfamiliar mech, Yun Xingze had won the match by the slimmest of margins.
Players across the game soon noticed “L’s” ranking points had dropped!
For the first time in over a year, “L’s” solo PK ranking had decreased, and it was all thanks to an unknown newcomer.
“This is unreal!”
“Who the hell is ‘I’m So Weak’? How did they beat God L?”
“I need to see the replay.”
“I’m So Weak” surged back into the top ten.
The match had been exhilarating, if the replay were uploaded to mech-related forums, countless enthusiasts would be left in awe.
Both players displayed not only flawless mastery of mech combat but also top-tier reflexes!
Luo Wenchuan was stunned by the result. After reviewing the match, he realized that in the final minute, he had fallen for the Shadow Mech’s flashbang trap, costing him the match by a hair’s breadth.
Naturally, he found this unacceptable. He immediately sent another PK request to “I’m So Weak,” but the other party swiftly declined.
Gritting his teeth, Luo Wenchuan messaged:
“Again.”
[I’m So Weak]: “Sorry, my mech’s out of power.”
[L]: “?”
Luo Wenchuan was utterly confused. He wanted to send another message but suddenly noticed the other person’s avatar had gone dark.
Did this guy just run away?!
Annoyed, Luo Wenchuan clenched his fists. How could someone with such a terrible personality possibly be the adorable Yun Xingze?!
Frowning, Luo Wenchuan resolved to find an opportunity to get even.
After exiting the gaming pod, Yun Xingze realized his back was slightly sweaty.
Pretending to be calm, he went to the kitchen and gulped down a large glass of cold water, thinking to himself that Luo Wenchuan must never find out about this.
Provoking his future boss with words was one thing, but actually defeating him in the game?
That man was going to be his meal ticket and powerful backer.
Taking a deep breath, Yun Xingze muttered under his breath, “Whatever ‘I’m so delicate’ did has nothing to do with me, Yun Xingze.”
