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Chapter 916 - 916: 647 Mountain Foothills

The two legendary pilots in the doubles match were taken down by an unknown individual, an unexpected turn of events that no one had foreseen.

Especially since this former pilot of the Bauhinia Republic used a Sentinel Model mecha, which was supposed to be at a disadvantage, to deliver a stunning performance in front of everyone, piquing all spectators' curiosity even more.

"Who is he?"

"When did the Bauhinia Republic produce such a character?"

Even those in the high echelons of the New Bauhinia Trade Zone, watched the live stream with perplexed expressions as the mecha slowly walked back to the starting point.

"When did our country produce such talent?"

Someone even looked towards the former top leader, "Chief, do you have anything you're hiding from us?"

The Chief was also surprised, thinking to himself, 'I have no idea either…'

If there truly was a pilot with such capabilities, he would have already been wielding him as a strategic weapon to secure more advantages for the nation.

A pilot capable of defeating two legendary pilots in a head-on battle would be a national treasure anywhere!

If there were indeed such a capable pilot, perhaps he wouldn't have compromised so quickly with the Peak Alliance.

But now…

"I remember Catherine mentioning that for this competition, she's bringing a candidate with enough weight. Could it be… is it him?"

"I thought she meant Victor..."

"Why didn't she mention that it's such a top-tier expert?"

With such a level of expert assisting, Bauhinia might actually dare to dream of the first place in that competition.

And if there's an opportunity to bypass the Peak Alliance and reach the cosmic level, Bauhinia might have a new turning point.

Looking at the mech on the screen, many people's hearts welled up with a tinge of regret.

'If only…'

"There are no 'ifs'!" someone confidently asserted, "Even taking on two is so hard, how will they face the finals?"

Although Catherine lends a hand, the finals will be against five legendary pilots.

Even if Catherine manages to hold one off, the mysterious pilot will still face four legendary pilots of the same level.

Taking on two is already something, but can he really take on four?

If it weren't for the clear intelligence that all three major powerhouses' legendary pilots were gathered together by the Peak Alliance this time, and additionally inviting the space-roaming Pirate King, they wouldn't have dared to hope at all.

Not just them, but the Peak Alliance held the same view.

"Don't panic, there's no way we can lose in the finals."

"Exactly, five against two — I can't imagine how we'd lose."

"But come to think of it, is this the pilot who went with Catherine to break our Psychic Energy Canopy at the time? His strength is indeed extraordinary. If he could just work for us in the future..."

After all, the Bauhinia is gone.

This miraculous pilot might end up joining the Peak Alliance alongside Catherine and her nation.

At that time, everyone could fight in the Cosmic League together, adding another powerful hand to their team.

"Now…I actually hope they're a bit stronger than expected."

"Indeed! Indeed! Hahaha!"

In the three-person match, Bauhinia is no longer in the competition.

With only three ordinary pilots, even if they try their best, Bauhinia's pilots are still slightly weaker.

In a match that originally piqued no one's interest, yet now everyone eagerly anticipated, the five-person team event finally began.

Before heading into battle, Catherine made her final arrangements.

"I will take one out as quickly as possible; you three do your best to hold one off, as for the rest... you'll just have to hold on for a bit. Can you do it?"

Catherine looked at Bai E, her eyes full of hope.

This was the only possibility for them to win the final battle.

No matter how difficult it was, they had to give it a go.

Bai E caught the admiring glances from the three ordinary pilots beside him and chuckled lightly, "We can give it a try."

But counting on these three ordinary pilots would not work.

It would be hard for them to hold off one legendary pilot, just as it was hard to hold off Catherine or himself.

Bai E realized that a legendary pilot was a clear line of demarcation.

The effect was somewhat akin to the "Mechanical Rhythm" ability he previously mastered.

However, Mechanical Rhythm had its limits; once one became thoroughly acquainted with a mecha's mechanical properties, everyone was back on the same starting line.

Beyond that, it depends on how much the pilot's own strength can enhance the mecha.

The opponent's five legendary pilots were the so-called planetary-level powerhouses, while those who hadn't reached planetary level were basically just cannon fodder with no delay meaning.

Ultimately, he had to prepare for a one-against-four battle.

Bai E gazed out the window of the drop pod, his eyes falling on the heaviest black mecha.

Noticing the direction of Bai E's gaze, Catherine proactively asked, "Will you still be using the Sentinel Model this time?"

Knowing Bai E's choice of mecha, others could arrange accordingly to best support his choice.

Overall, they had only one goal: to help Bai E achieve victory.

"No need for that." Bai E shook his head.

The Sentinel Model was fine for taking on two, but when facing many, it was still too fragile.

To fend off and counterattack against four, there was only... the Mountain Foothills-type mecha.

"The Mountain Foothills?" Catherine's pupils narrowed.

She finally realized something she hadn't noticed before —

The strength of this Bai pilot might even surpass the limits of her understanding.

The Mountain Foothills-type and Sentinel Model are totally different kinds of mecha.

Even if Bai E claimed to use the Vanguard or All-around Model, it wouldn't have surprised her as much.

But the Mountain Foothills...

No legendary pilot had ever gained fame driving a Mountain Foothills-type mecha.

Aside from its powerful defense, its clumsy mobility was its biggest flaw.

It was the choice for the vanguard to absorb firepower, generally destined to be cannon fodder.

But now...

This unknown leader from a Stellar District might just redefine the Mountain Foothills-type mecha's meaning for everyone.

"Alright!"

Catherine's eyes flashed as she glanced at her three team members.

Bai E's choice gave her a plan.

"In this battle, you three all use Sentinel Model mechas!"

Her plan was clear: she would use the All-around Model openly to grab one opponent.

The adversary naturally wouldn't pay heed to her three ordinary members but instead focus on teaming up to take Bai E down first.

Having just seen Bai E drive the Sentinel Model mecha to defeat two might lead the opponents, and herself, to mistakenly think Bai E excelled in using the Sentinel Model mecha. Aligning her team of three with this model, she aimed to mislead and confuse them, thus buying more time for herself and Bai E.