Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 1048 - 718: Aftermath and the Second Stage

For the high-ranking representatives of the "Sons of the Empire" who were pushing this battle behind the scenes, Bai E's earth-shattering strike was as if it had smashed directly onto their faces.

It left them dizzy, both shocked and angry.

"What level of power is that? Instantaneous energy synchronization and eruption? Surpassing the predictive limits of the 'Web of Fate'?"

The advisor of the Golden Federation roared in a panic at the emergency meeting, his data pad displaying the peak spiritual energy curve and physical kinetic data recorded during the last strike of the "Breaker of Dawn."

The steep climb, almost vertical, completely defied their understanding of mecha output norms.

"It's not just a simple energy eruption." The technical representative of the Steel Alliance looked ashen, replaying the slow-motion footage over and over.

"His spiritual energy and mecha core, even his own will, achieved perfect resonance and synchronization at that moment. Astra's 'Web of Fate' essentially reads the flow of battlefield information for probabilistic predictions, but Bai E... the 'complexity' or 'purity' of the information in his final strike exceeded the processing limits of the predictive model. More crucially, his initiation and attack speed surpassed the update feedback window of the 'web'! This requires an unbelievable level of precise control over one's power, mecha performance, and timing."

The Priest of the Holy Silver Church Country had a gloomy expression, "The key is also at the level of will. That strike contained not just power and speed, but also a... pure intention to sever illusions and face reality. This bears a remarkable similarity to the 'purity' pursued by our Holy Silver path, but its form of expression is so violent and direct. This Bai E is by no means a simple warrior. His 'path' has already begun to take shape."

The previously relaxed mindset of "probing and even suppressing with trump cards" had vanished without a trace.

The strength Bai E displayed had surpassed the category of a "rising star to be wary of," reaching a level that could threaten the position of their true "aces." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

What shocked them even more was that Bai E won so effortlessly, as if he hadn't even used his full strength.

This cast unprecedented doubt and hesitation on whether their "aces" could really suppress Bai E in the subsequent matches.

"The plan... needs adjustment." The advisor of the Golden Federation said with difficulty, "We can't let our 'aces' face him so easily anymore. At least not until the draw results of the elimination rounds are out, we can't give him more opportunities to showcase his strength and gather intelligence about us."

"Agreed." The Priest of the Holy Silver Church nodded, "But we can't let him have it too easy either. The point matches are long; find a way within the rules to create other troubles for them, to exhaust their energy and state. Meanwhile, strengthen the research on other members of the 'New Bauhinia.' No matter how strong Bai E is, he is just one person."

This defeat was like a bucket of ice water waking those immersed in the glory of the "Sons of the Empire."

After a brief meeting, the adviser of the Golden Alliance rushed back to his station.

Astra had already returned to the base after the defeat, but it was said he locked himself in a room, refusing anyone to approach.

Everyone had tried to persuade him, but to no avail.

He is a proud person, and he should be proud.

As one of the top talents among the Golden Federation's younger generation, he had never encountered such "humiliation" in his career.

Even the "aces" from other nations among the Seven Sons of the Empire would not have defeated him in such a dominating manner.

But today...

But today!

"Bang bang bang!" The sound of knocking echoed again.

The advisor's voice sounded from outside, "Astra, it's Karry, may I come in?"

Astra remained silent, merely lifting his head from his arm.

Aside from the advisor's voice, he also heard another whisper in his ears—

"Losing to such trash, losing to a stray dog from the fringe, are you willing?"

Are you willing? Are you willing? Are you willing?

Such words echoed repeatedly in his heart, leading to an increasingly agitated heartbeat.

Indeed!

I am the stray of the Empire, the "offspring" of the once great Human Emperor.

As the offspring of the Empire, how can I disgrace the Empire?

If it were a battle among the Seven Sons of the Empire internally, winning or losing would be acceptable.

He's not someone who can't take a loss.

It's just... how can I lose to outsiders?

How can I lose to outsiders?!

"Bang!"

The door suddenly flew open violently with great force, the advisor dodging to the side just barely to avoid the alloy door that was flung away.

Out of the light dust, a figure emerged from the shadows of the door.

"Astra..." The advisor looked at the figure with a startled expression, "You..."

"It's fine." Astra's eyes glowed with a dark purple light, "I'm okay... In the third stage of the competition, I'll meet him again."

The advisor scrutinized him with a slightly skeptical look.

He originally feared that the Federation's genius might never recover, but now it seemed... all was well?

Yet the aura emanating from him now seemed a bit terrifying.

He used to be like the sun, proud and fervent.

Now... why does he seem a little sinister?

Probably in a bad mood after the defeat?

The advisor shook his head, dispelling his doubts.

"That's good; as long as you're okay. Don't worry, we will make them pay!"

"No need for your intervention; I'll take revenge myself!"

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Apart from the Seven Sons of the Empire as the masterminds behind the scenes, for the vast audience across the universe and more neutral forces, Bai E's victory brought them a range of entirely different feelings.