A custom-made Mechanical Equipment had all sorts of advantages that a standard Mechanical Equipment could not surpass. Take the Azure Dragon Skeleton on Dragon Devourer for example. A Level 4 researcher had spared no expense and time to produce it. Not only were all the parameters of the Azure Dragon Skeleton better than the standard Azure Dragon Skeleton, but the energy core used was also extraordinarily rich.
In terms of production cost, the energy core used in the Azure Dragon Skeleton on Dragon Devourer was enough to purchase ten standard Mechanical Equipment.
Therefore, although the Azure Dragon Skeleton on Dragon Devourer's body could not compare to Qi Yuan's Berserker, it was still half a generation ahead of all the Mechanical Equipment currently in service.
Although the Berserker on Qi Yuan's body had relied on exquisite design to make up for many of the flaws in the materials used, because of these compromises, the combat power of Qi Yuan's Berserker was weaker than it was at its peak. Among them, the energy intensity and endurance were its biggest shortcomings.
The Decapitator's blade fiercely cut into the condensed Red Dragon phantom. The two completely different energies collided with a loud bang.
If it had been a standard Azure Dragon Skeleton, this slash would have been enough to break through the Red Dragon phantom's defense and heavily injure or even kill Dragon Devourer.
However, the Azure Dragon Skeleton on Dragon Devourer's body was far stronger than a Tier 3 Mechanical Equipment.
An energy filled with a destructive aura suddenly erupted, and Qi Yuan was instantly forced back.
"What a pity!" Zheng Yan shook his head.
A custom-made Mechanical Equipment was indeed expensive. However, its price also brought about an equivalent return.
"Such a powerful and near-perfect Tier 3 Mechanical Equipment actually used a Tier 2 energy core. What a waste!"
"Even if it used a Tier 3 energy core, this slash would have been able to break through the Azure Dragon Skeleton's defense!"
Zheng Yan glanced at Tanqiu.
"You don't even have a Tier 3 energy core. I believe that you really did not participate in the design of this Berserker!"
Tanqiu frowned slightly. She had not expected that Qu Shanhai and Qi Yuan would be so poor that they did not even have a Tier 3 energy core. The flaw in the energy core had reduced the combat power of Qi Yuan's Berserker by at least 20%.
Qi Yuan's Berserker should've been able to crush any Tier 3 mechanical equipment, even the custom-made Azure Dragon Skeleton Dragon Devourer had. However, due to the flaw in the Berserker's core, Qi Yuan had lost the opportunity to crush the Azure Dragon Skeleton.
Although Qi Yuan still held the advantage, if they continued to fight, once Qi Yuan's Berserker energy core ran out, Dragon Devour could rely on its powerful energy core to turn the tide.
Seeing Qi Yuan succeed in his ambush, only to be forced back by the violent energy shockwaves, Dragon Devour also learned of Qi Yuan's weakness.
"Your Berserker is indeed very powerful, but your energy core is too weak!" Dragon Devourer laughed nastily.
"You can't even break through the defense of my Azure Dragon skeleton. What are you going to use to fight me?!"
Qi Yuan stood in the distance. He glanced at the remaining energy, which was less than a third, and said calmly, "That's right.
"Don't worry, I was just warming up!"
"Warm up!
Haha!
Hahahaha! "
Long Shi laughed crazily.
"How much energy do you have left in your Tier 2 energy core?
Once you run out of energy, I'll crush your bones, bit by bit! "
The corners of Qi Yuan's lips curled up slightly. If not to fully display the strength of this Berserker, why would I play with you for so long?!
Qi Yuan extended his left hand and lightly brushed his finger across the edge of Decapitator's blade. Instantly, a crimson flame ignited.
"Let's try this attack again!"
Before Qi Yuan could finish speaking, the Crimson Dragon's phantom formed a crimson energy ball in its mouth and spat it at Qi Yuan.
The energy ball pierced through Qi Yuan's phantom and struck the energy shield behind it, releasing a destructive shockwave.
Qi Yuan passed through the energy shockwave and approached Dragon Devour once more. However, this time, Qi Yuan did not circle around. Instead, he appeared directly in front of Dragon Devour.
Qi Yuan's figure flickered, and he dodged two attacks from the Dragon's claws. He then thrust Decapitator at the Dragon's head, which was in the midst of forming the energy ball.
The burning Decapitator stabbed into the Crimson Dragon's mouth like a bolt of lightning, piercing the half-formed energy ball.
Although the Tier 2 Energy Control couldn't compete with the Azure Dragon Skeleton for control of the energy ball, it was a piece of cake for him to interfere with the Azure Dragon Skeleton's control over the ball of destructive energy.
Without waiting for Dragon Devour to react, the energy ball in the red dragon's mouth instantly went out of control. The moment the energy ball was about to explode, Qi Yuan instantly let go of the Decapitator in his hand and grabbed the red dragon's upper and lower jaws with both hands before pressing them together tightly.
Boom!
An intense explosion occurred in the Dragon's mouth, and the destructive energy ball expanded madly, trying to break free from the Dragon's restraints. However, the energy ball was suppressed inside the Dragon's body, reverberating in the small space.
The Crimson Dragon's phantom suddenly swelled like a balloon filled with gas. Dragon Devour, who was enveloped by the phantom, stared at the expanding phantom in horror.
He was well aware of how powerful the crimson energy ball was. Hence, he knew that this explosion would heavily injure him. It might even destroy the Azure Dragon's skeleton!
After the Crimson Dragon's phantom swelled to its limit, it finally exploded from its abdomen. The crimson energy ball swept out, violently assaulting Qi Yuan and Dragon Devour.
The instant the Crimson Dragon's phantom exploded, Dragon Devour fainted from the violent shockwave. Qi Yuan, on the other hand, relied on the Berserker class's Defense to endure the impact of the explosion.
The crimson energy ball expanded like a tidal wave, and the black flames enveloping Qi Yuan's body flickered unsteadily. By the time the crimson energy ball finally calmed down, only 17% of its energy remained.
Victory!
Qi Yuan glanced at Dragon Devour, who had collapsed at his feet. He then raised his head and surveyed his surroundings with the gaze of a victor.
After a short moment of silence, the audience burst into cheers that were as loud as a tsunami.
They were cheering for victory!
They were cheering for Qi Yuan!
From this moment onward, Qi Yuan's status as a victor began to suppress his status as a wasteland refugee!
This was the privilege of the victor!
Ke Shoulin felt his heart bleeding as he looked at Qi Yuan, who was standing in the arena and receiving everyone's cheers. All of this originally belonged to Ke Long, but it had been snatched away by Qi Yuan. All of the glory had landed on Qi Yuan's shoulders.
On the observation deck, Dragonthroat stood up abruptly. He had never imagined that Dragon Devour would actually lose to a wasteland refugee.
Not only did Dragon Devour possess the strength of a Peak Rank 3 fighter, but the Azure Dragon's skeleton that Grandmaster Xue had personally customized was also incomparably powerful. It was supported by Grandmaster Xue's most powerful energy core technology.
Even pseudo Rank 4 powerhouses might not be able to defeat Dragon Devour. Qi Yuan might not be weak, but he definitely couldn't be stronger than Dragon Devour.
Dragonthroat was very clear on Dragon Devour's strength. Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed him to challenge Yang Jing.
And yet, Dragon Devour had been defeated just like that. Right under his nose, Dragon Devour had been defeated by a wasteland refugee.
Although he had seen Qi Yuan defeat Dragon Devour with his own eyes, Dragonthroat still had some doubts in his heart.
Why hadn't the scarlet energy ball in the red dragon's mouth exploded immediately?
Given the instability of the scarlet energy ball, it should have exploded the instant Qi Yuan stabbed it. However, it had been delayed by nearly a second, giving Qi Yuan enough time to restrain the red dragon's upper and lower jaws. This had directly led to Dragon Devour's defeat.
If it had exploded immediately, the destructive energy would have poured out in torrents, and Dragon Devour might not have been defeated so easily.
The defensive energy barrier disappeared, and the unconscious Dragon Devour was carried out of the arena. However, Qi Yuan still didn't leave. He removed the Berserker from the back of his neck and replaced the energy core with his bare hands in front of everyone's eyes.
There were many people in the audience with good eyesight who could clearly see the model of the energy core Qi Yuan had replaced.
"Am I seeing things?
The energy core of his Berserker is actually the antique TT-421 model! "
"The TT-421 model energy core was discontinued two years ago. Where did he get it?"
"If I remember correctly, the TT-421 is a Tier 2 energy core?"
…
Amidst the discussion, the audience's gaze on Qi Yuan grew more and more surprised. The Azure Dragon skeleton on Dragon Devour's body was obviously a custom-made product. In the battle just now, the energy released by the crazy energy explosion had far exceeded the limit of a Tier 3 energy core.
Such a powerful custom-made mechanical equipment had actually been defeated just like that. The mechanical equipment that defeated Dragon Devour was actually equipped with an obsolete Tier 2 energy core!
This was a little murderous!
If this Berserker could be equipped with a Tier 3 energy core, it might be able to erupt with even more strength, just like the Berserker that Tang Hong had boasted so much about!
"This guy called Qi Yuan seems a little interesting!" Zheng Yan stared at the arena without blinking.
"Dragon Devour has already lost, yet he's still not coming down. Is he going to fight Yang Jing again?"
"Why? Does Yang Jing not dare to come up?" Tanqiu asked.
"Hehe!" Zheng Yan laughed.
"Yang Jing is not a piece of trash like Dragon Devour. Although Qi Yuan is not weak, he's still not strong enough to beat Yang Jing!"
Tanqiu raised an eyebrow. She was in charge of the Storm Shelter's research and achievements in mechanical equipment.
Due to the lack of technology, the Storm Shelter's active Tier 3 mechanical equipment were mostly purchased from other Shelters. Only a few were developed by the shelter themselves.
The gap in technology caused the Storm Shelter's mechanical equipment to lag behind the other Shelters by almost a generation. Even if it was a custom-made mechanical equipment, it would not be much stronger than the standard equipment of other Shelters. It was impossible for it to go against Qi Yuan's Berserker.
However, Zheng Yan was not the kind of person who liked to brag. Since he said so, he must have enough confidence.
"Did you have a new breakthrough in your mechanical equipment?" Tanqiu asked.
"You'll find out soon enough!" Zheng Yan grinned.
This time, he did not care about his face and fought for a chance for Yang Jing to fight. Of course, it was not to be a stepping stone for Ke Long. It was because he had the same goal as Feng Qian. He wanted to use this chance to show off their newest Level 3 Mechanical Equipment to everyone.
While taking the opportunity to get some orders, he also wanted to restore the reputation of the Storm Shelter in the valley.
Ke Long was, of course, the best backdrop.
If Ke Shoulin knew what kind of mechanical equipment Yang Jing had, he might not have agreed to let Yang Jing go up. However, Ke Shoulin and Feng Qian both had great confidence in the Berserker. Moreover, the Storm Shelter's mechanical equipment had been weak for a long time.
Although Ke Long had been defeated, the duel was not over yet. If he could defeat Qi Yuan, this brand new Level 3 Mechanical Equipment would be released to the world at its peak!
Tanqiu shook her head. She had already guessed Zheng Yan's plan from his expression.
"You want to step on Qi Yuan's Berserker to promote your new product? Be careful that you don't end up like the previous two and get beaten down by Qi Yuan!"
Zheng Yan said confidently. "If Qi Yuan's Berserker uses a Tier 3 energy core, he might have a chance. However, a Tier 2 energy core is severely lacking in endurance. It can't support a high-intensity battle. With this weakness, he has no chance!"
Tanqiu looked at Qi Yuan, who was still fighting in the center of the arena, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"It's been a long time since I saw the Yang family's Dark Titan Bloodline Power!"
Zheng Yan's expression changed as if he had thought of something. Tanqiu seemed to have been interested in the Yang family's Dark Titan Bloodline Power for a long time. This time, Yang Jing had sent himself to the door, so Tanqiu would not let go of this opportunity.
"You want to collect biological materials from Yang Jing to study the Dark Titan Bloodline Power?"
"So what if I do?"
Tanqiu glanced at him, not hiding her intentions. Since Yang Jing had sent himself to the door, she had to leave something behind as a memento.
"Yang Jing's father is a board member of the Storm Shelter. If you do this, the Storm Shelter will not be happy!" Zheng Yan said.
Tanqiu raised an eyebrow.
"So?"
"You have to pay more!" Zheng Yan said confidently.
"Well said!"
After Qi Yuan exchanged his energy core, Yang Jing also stood in the arena. He looked at Qi Yuan and smiled.
"I thought that the one standing opposite me would be Ke Long. I didn't expect that you would steal their limelight."
"I also thought that you wouldn't dare to come up," Qi Yuan said with a smile.
Compared to the previous two, Qi Yuan and Yang Jing did not have a hostile atmosphere. The two even joked around casually.
"If you admit defeat now, we'll consider it as paying off the debt between us. What do you think?" Yang Jing said.
"Of course not!" Qi Yuan refused sternly.
"Since I promised to customize a Tier 4 mechanical equipment for you, I will!
I will do it! "
Yang Jing's face twitched, and he decided not to mention it again.
Yang Jing let out a long breath, and a pair of pitch-black Fallen Wings spread out from his back. He instantly transformed into a Fallen Angel that walked among the mortals.
The huge wings cast a large shadow, and black armor slowly condensed on Yang Jing's body. A slender black dragon spear extended from his hand.
Qi Yuan's eyes narrowed. From the moment the Fallen Wings appeared, he felt an extremely powerful and threatening aura from Yang Jing. It was even stronger than the Dragon Devour's Azure Dragon skeleton.
"This mechanical equipment is called the Fallen Angel!"
Yang Jing's voice was as loud as thunder, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"It is not a custom-made model, but a standard model. It is the latest research result of the Storm Laboratory. Its defense, strength, speed, and energy intensity are far superior to any mechanical equipment currently in service …"
Looking at the eloquent Yang Jing, Qi Yuan's expression suddenly became strange. He took advantage of this opportunity to advertise. What a business genius!