Full-Time Public Enemy

Chapter 866 - 386: The Final Battle (Part 1)

The consensus of all humanity is not to engage in civil strife, but Chen Gu estimates that the true thoughts within the Star State and the Empire are more like "try not to" engage in civil strife.After introducing professional competitors into the behemoth battles, it indeed becomes a different kind of "warfare" that can be used to resolve disputes, as this "warfare" can, to some extent, reflect potential on a professional level and a technological level.

However, Chen Gu also believes that this method can only resolve some ordinary contentious issues. When it comes to fundamental interests, dismantling agreements is as common as a daily routine for the Star State and the Empire.

The private wager secured for Chen Gu by the principal is quite generous, with each of the three parties offering a precious relic or an extremely rare Star Sea mineral, all of which are useful for advancing to the Ninth Power Level.

As long as Chen Gu wins the personal championship, all of these will be his.

However, before the Beast Emperor Decision, Chen Gu needs to overcome Zhuge Wojian. If Chen Gu keeps up with the Alliance news, he would know that the popularity of the former number one in the Alliance now surpasses even the signs of the past.

Zhuge Wojian took a great risk in resolutely modifying his behemoth, Alastan, which fans considered a progressive attitude, not lacking in vigor despite aging.

In the initial matches after Alastan's modification begun, Zhuge Wojian suffered consecutive defeats, causing his ranking to fall behind significantly. However, as the modifications gradually improved, Zhuge Wojian's performance rapidly surged.

Eventually, in battles involving Alastan, just like the Combat Rooster, they would completely dominate. Soon, public opinion recognized that the only hope of defeating the Combat Rooster was Alastan, and likewise, the only one who might defeat Alastan was the Combat Rooster.

Chen Gu also takes this final showdown seriously, carefully studying Zhuge Wojian's match footage and guessing the opponent's profession. But at noon, he suddenly received a call from Zhuge Wojian, the former champion cheerfully said, "Do you remember at the beginning of the season, I said I was particularly looking forward to a match with you?"

Chen Gu recalled and smiled, replying, "At first, I wasn't as excited, but now, this anticipation has been completely driven by you!"

"Hahaha!" Zhuge Wojian laughed heartily, "You are indeed a straightforward young guy. How about we have a dinner tonight, it's on me, so we can have a good chat?"

Chen Gu hesitated a little, as generally, before such competitions, regardless of what the competitors actually think, they don't show "friendliness". Whether from the competition itself or factors like hype, as opponents, there has to be some confrontation before the match.

Taking a step back, fans are eagerly anticipating such a great match, but then rumors come out that the competitors are drinking and merry before the game? What expectations do we have, surely you two have some shady deal?

Before the match, everyone likes to see some confrontation, exchanging harsh words from a distance, ideally looking down on each other — after the match, laughter and reconciliation don't matter.

Zhuge Wojian understood Chen Gu's hesitation: "Don't worry, no one will find out. I have some sincere words, hoping to communicate before the match."

Chen Gu reluctantly agreed.

The location Zhuge Wojian arranged for dinner was indeed not noticeable, on a floating island, and the two entered through different entrances, a very discreet private club.

Zhuge Wojian arrived first and waited, and when Chen Gu arrived, he warmly stood up and gave him a hug, then pushed the somewhat uncomfortable Chen Gu aside, jokingly scolding, "Get lost, kid, don't think I'm using a conciliatory strategy on you, rest assured, we'll both give our all in the competition!"

Zhuge Wojian snorted, "Otherwise, it would be unworthy of my years of hard work."

He said, raising his hand, holographic projections appeared, displaying some images that moved Chen Gu considerably.

Zhuge Wojian explained while playing, "The outside world thinks I retired because I was unwilling to collaborate with betting groups, but in reality, someone informed me of the behind-the-scenes of professionals participating in the Beast Emperor Decision, I needed time to take the position. But at that time, I was already getting old, and they were originally reluctant to choose me for this heavy responsibility."

"Heh, I was the Alliance's number one, how could such a burden be given to others?"

"You also see how much I paid for the position."

The holographic projection kept playing some edited videos of Zhuge Wojian undergoing training so grueling it could not just be described as "hard," but "inhuman."

Besides that, he also used a large number of advanced potions, even accepting some body modifications, finally succeeding in taking the role.

And during those years of retirement, he gave it his all, never taking a holiday, squeezing his potential every day, just hoping to advance as soon as possible.

Following this segment of the video, it showed about the behemoth Alastan — every time Alastan went through body modifications, Zhuge Wojian would use a connector to link with it, enduring the dreadful pain together!

Once again, Chen Gu was touched.

Zhuge Wojian said, "Alastan is my partner, I cannot let it face this pain alone just because of my needs, so I decided to endure it together with it."

Chen Gu nodded solemnly, "You are a worthy senior and rival."

Zhuge Wojian said, "That is what I invited you here today to say. If in this match, we still release harsh words like a regular match pre-game, such superficiality wouldn't be worthy of my years of effort!

But these materials cannot be made public, I can only share them privately with you, hoping you understand: I have given nearly everything for this match, please accept my strongest fighting spirit in the arena!"

Chen Gu solemnly said, "Senior, this is the true pre-game harsh talk!"

The video material given by Zhuge Wojian indeed shocked Chen Gu, but the truly useful information, like his profession or detailed data of Alastan's body modifications, all were kept confidential.

Aside from sensing his resolute fighting spirit, Chen Gu gained no useful intelligence. After coming out, he shook his head with a wry smile, "The old senior is really formidable."

...

Two days later, on the night of the grand opening, Capital Star unveiled its new stadium, the Divine Battle Stadium, with the eagerly awaited showdown: Zhuge Wojian VS Chen Gu!

The facilities at the new stadium are extremely comprehensive and advanced. Tonight's event is merely a "dress rehearsal" for the Divine Battle Stadium, as it's rumored that next year's Beast Emperor Decider will be held here.

By morning, the area surrounding the stadium was already buzzing with excitement. At two in the afternoon, the stadium officially opened, and countless fans rushed inside in a frenzy.

Chen Gu and Zhuge Wojian arrived at the stadium almost simultaneously at four in the afternoon and began their venue adaptation training.

Their match was naturally the grand finale; before them were several matches, some deciding the group tournament's third and fourth places, others the individual competition's third-place winner.

Despite the significance of these matches, the audience's attention wandered, eagerly awaiting the final showdown between the two.

Finally, at nine-thirty, with a voice full of passion, the host announced that tonight's final match was about to begin. Chen Gu, as the junior, entered first, followed by Zhuge Wojian. Just their mere appearances drove the stadium's noise levels to astonishing heights.

The host shouted into the microphone, yet no one could clearly make out what he was saying.

As the lights dimmed and spotlights focused on the ring, the crowd instinctively quieted down, signaling the official start of the match.

Before the match, Combat Rooster received a stern lesson from Chen Gu: today's battle is unlike the others and must be taken seriously. Chen Gu decided to take personal command.

So, when Combat Rooster emerged from the giant creature's cage, its aura was distinct from before. Normally embodying a hint of roguishness, today, under Chen Gu's command of this massive body, it exuded a kingly presence.

Alastan on the opposing side was no weaker. Its massive body was even larger than Combat Rooster's, with modifications protecting all vital areas under robust alloy armor.

Clang, clang, clang…

Alastan stepped into the ring, holding high three gigantic metallic scorpion tails from its back, eliciting a wave of cheers throughout the stadium.

The referee shouted, "Begin!"

With its colossal hind legs pushing off the ground, Alastan charged forward like a terrifying meteor towards Combat Rooster.

But halfway through this fearsome charge, its speed suddenly slowed. The audience puzzled, thinking Alastan was exercising caution. But Zhuge Wojian grinned, revealing: "Using a professional skill right from the start? This is Entanglement Control, leveraging the Quantum Wizard's ability to slow down Alastan's impact. Heh heh heh."

Zhuge Wojian didn't immediately reveal his trump card. Earlier at dinner, he left some words unsaid to Chen Gu: Originally, he, Zhuge Wojian, was the chosen contestant for the Beast Emperor Decider. He paid a tremendous price for it, and now Chen Gu pops up wanting to steal his thunder? Why?

Did you even ask the Alliance leader?

Suddenly, a pair of massive metal wings shot from Alastan's back, gliding and breaking through Entanglement Control's delay, descending fiercely to knock down Combat Rooster.

BOOM...

The two colossal creatures rolled across the ring, creating an incredibly dramatic visual impact. The audience instantly reached a fever pitch; indeed, the closing battle didn't disappoint, opening with this planet-collision level explosiveness.

Alastan was better prepared for this impact. The structures of its hind legs and scorpion tail allowed more ground contact, providing stronger support, pinning Combat Rooster underneath. Then, with a snap, a metal scorpion tail stabbed into Combat Rooster's body.

A fountain of high-pressure blue "blood" sprayed out instantly.

Combat Rooster trembled in pain, yet Chen Gu commanded the body, steadfast without a scream, fiercely pecking at the metal scorpion tail.

CRACK!

The colossal metal scorpion tail was directly broken off, and Combat Rooster, displaying exceptional strength, tore the severed section from its wound and swallowed it.

The audience erupted into cheers once more.

Yet Combat Rooster remained pinned beneath Alastan. Its metal wings spread open, slicing repeatedly down at Combat Rooster like countless blades.

Clang clang clang…

Amidst the dense clashes of metal, terrifying wounds appeared on Combat Rooster. Chen Gu was stunned to find Alastan's front claws probing forward, digging into the wounds, filling Combat Rooster with an uncontrollable heat!

"This is… Radiation Missionary!" Unexpectedly, Zhuge Wojian's profession was the same as his.

And Zhuge Wojian's Radiation Missionary seemed different from common practitioners, capable of easily detonating the Energy Gathering Mechanical Species.

Chen Gu wasn't panicked but instead showed a hint of a smile: "Interesting."