Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 210

Chapter 210: A Martian Legend

"I just found out too . Listen, a few of my friends and I wanted to attend your concert, but the tickets are all sold out . Any chance of getting us in?" Wang Zheng said .

"Small matter .  My older cousin already asked me to run some errands too . " Over the Skylink, Huiyin's voice was clearly excited . It looked like the little wench was overjoyed to be out and playing .

"We have quite a few, about . . . " Wang Zheng calculated . There was Xiao Fei too, and if Raston wanted to go, Xie Yating could not be left out either, or Raston would be resented to no end .

Don't worry . It seats 10 . If you need more, I'll just vacate more for you," Lin Huiyin interrupted .

Life was life . Some people had it unbelievably hard, and for others, it was a bed of roses .

Over the Skylink came the voices of workers . Lin Huiyin said in a hushed voice, "I've got to go . Don't forget to come!"

Lie Guang and Raston looked over at Wang Zheng . Was he for real?

If something could not be done for Lie Guang on Martian territory, then it was probably unfeasible . Of course, Lie Guang was not really a spoiled playboy and would not make a scene over such a matter .

Wang Zheng hung up . "We're in luck . There's a place that seats 10 . "

Raston and Lie Guang stared at each other . Raston coughed dryly . "Er, really?"

"Probably not mistaken . My friend is rather dependable," he said with a meaningful glance at Lie Guang .

He too preferred to keep things cool . He disdained those who held themselves with an air of superiority, like Achilles and Li Er .

Raston patted Lie Guang . "Do you see that? That's called more than meets the eye . "

"Ha! Didn't I say so earlier? My sister always mentions you, she must want to climb onto you," Lie Guang said .

Wang Zheng and Raston knew better . He always bragged too much .

"Try saying that to Lie Xin's face . "

"Keke, cut it out . I still want to live for a few more years at least," Wang Zheng quickly objected .

The three laughed lightheartedly .

How could Lie Guang have thought of Wang Zheng as a pretty boy? Raston admired him . If he still held his nose high in the face of such a stellar performance in the IG preliminary qualifiers, then he really was a fool .

Of course, Lie Guang did not regard Wang Zheng competitively as a threat . No matter how you looked at it, no matter what IG was, the commoners could at most participate . They could not afford to play around . Especially him as his heart was not in the game . Because he could see through it, he lacked the motivation . People changed with the times . His previous loss was simply a matter of course – he too genuinely felt that he should do something about it .

Becoming mature was a game of the inner self .

Things would sort themselves out when the conditions were right . At least he had already done all the things he wanted to do .

"Actually, I quite envy you . While we're slogging our guts out, you're wantonly enjoying life . Your casual daily activities are exciting to me," Raston joked .

"Hey, Wang Zheng, did you see that? Don't be fooled by the studious, upright appearance of this one . He's got all kinds of sick hobbies," Lie Guang immediately countered .

Although he was not particularly familiar with Wang Zheng, neither of them regarded him as an outsider .

"We're here . This is one of the Lie family's villas in Jippu . It's a bit old and small, but passable . "

The door of the magnetic car opened . Wang Zheng felt like snorting . Good Lord, this was what they called small?

Raston could not resist . "Sometimes I just want to find a needle and thread and sew your mouth shut . Wang Zheng, no need to stand on ceremony with him . We're here to plunder everything he has . "

"Raston, it's not wise to bully my brother in front of me . " Lie Xin's voice wafted out .

In IG, they got used to Lie Xin's formidability, but here they saw her in lazy get-up . Her slender legs, pert behind, that bursting pair of breasts . . . Her entire body was brimming with the sexiness of youth .

"What's with your sexy attire, Lie Xin? Are you trying to seduce us?" Raston said .

"That depends on if you're even worth it . " Lie Xin's eyelashes batted . She was stunning, but definitely the rose-with-thorns type . Poisonous thorns at that .

"Wang Zheng . . . needs no introduction, I guess . "

Lie Xin sized him up . "Wang Zheng, how about a deal? You get Zhang Runan to hang with me and you get to name your condition . "

Wang Zheng tapped his nose contemplatively . What did she take him for, a human trafficker? "In this matter I'm powerless, but that isn't to say there isn't a way . "

"Oh?"

"You could come to the Ares College, I think Sister Nan would consent to be friends . "

Raston and Lie Guang burst into a fit of cackling . She regarded Wang Zheng as a friend, but their laughter soured the joke .

Lie Xin stared at Wang Zheng . "I'll let you off easy because you're a guest . "

Raston found it curious . Logically, Wang Zheng should be a commoner, even if his abilities were respectable . Yet he was unperturbed in that situation, which was noteworthy .

"Don't say that, Lie Xin . I was just denouncing Lie Guang . This wretch said he would invite us to watch a concert, but he dropped the ball . Luckily, Wang Zheng settled the matter . Are you coming? 10 seats is way more than enough . "

Wang Zheng felt puzzled . During the IG training, Raston had always been a stickler for the rules . Perhaps he was being oversensitive recently, but even if Raston's eyes gave nothing away, he seemed somehow entranced by Lie Xin .

Could it be that he liked Lie Xin?

There were many kinds of guys . Lie Guang was the extroverted kind, Wang Zheng was the melancholy kind, and Raston could only be classified as the no-personality type .

Generally, girls loved Lin Huiyin, but Lie Xin was an exception . "I don't understand why everyone loves that wench . Only her latest songs show the slight hint of promise . "

"Sis, you have to get with the times . Don't always be thinking of conquering the world, you have to relax at times too . "

Lie Guang would really mock anybody .

Lie Xin glared at Lie Guang and made a 'please' gesture . Ordinary people would not even dare to step into the Lie family's house .

The moment the host and guests were seated, waiting women brought out fragrant tea leaves . The Lie family clearly had an excellent history for such habits to be ingrained since birth .

"Wang Zheng, I hear the second phase is about to begin . Everyone is busy with special training in anticipation of taking some wind out of the Ares college students' sails . Are you prepared?" Lie Xin asked .

Lie Xin still seemed like a girl and she possessed limitless charm . It was said that the Lie girls were all like her, ordinary males could not hope to attract then .

Wang Zheng savoured Mars' famous Fire Chrysanthemum Tea . The flavor was indeed special, and the tea contained a thread of fire essence . It was subtle . Perhaps only one possessing an affinity with such power, like Wang Zheng, would discover its presence . Although it had no particular use, it could probably condition the body with enough accumulation .

"I've completed training . The school recently acquired four new mecha, and it never hurts to be prepared . "

As Wang Zheng finished speaking, the other three were stunned .

"Why are you all looking at me like that?"

They looked at each other in dismay . Raston agitatedly asked, "Is Ares College that poor? Other colleges normally prepare tens of mech, and I fear such extravagance is common . "

Wang Zheng smiled mildly . "Mecha are but machines . It's the wielder that matters . As long as the basic template is there, it will be enough . The rest is up to ability . "

Wang Zheng's words were spoken mildly, but they belied the depth of his aggressiveness . He faced Raston and the rest full of confidence .

"Oh, then we're really looking forward to this!" Lie Xin said .

After the brilliant spectacle in the first phase, Ares College was receiving more attention . Everyone spared no effort in the preparation for the second phase, whether it was the Lie family, or the Moon, or anywhere else . It was originally thought that Earth would treat it more seriously…

"Let's not mention that anymore . It's not easy to come to Mars . Have you prepared an itinerary? Wang Zheng and I are both very interested in the Sage Sect . "

For one to come to Mars and not visit the Sage Sect was the biggest singular regret a person could have .

The Sage Sect held great meaning for the Solar System, much like how Atlantis held great meaning for the entirety of mankind . Both were living legends .

"Keke, it's all up to your destiny now," Lie Guang said .

At Ares College, although Wang Zheng wasn't there, Zhang Shan, Meng Tian, and Zhang Runan had been put through training that was even more gruelling and specialised . Especially Zhang Shan – that last minute performance in the third stage actually did not count for much . No matter how good one's spatial control was, military might was needed for support . The second phase decided victory and defeat . Having changed systems, Zhang Shan had no other option .

Zhuo Mu had become even stricter in his regimen . Power and endurance training in the morning, mech training in the afternoon . He had also begun on battle tactics .

The Demon Wolf Type V was piloted by Zhuo Mu . He acted as everybody's opponent . Back in the day, he was a figure who shook the scene . Although he was no longer in his prime, his experience remained, which was something Zhuo Mu wanted to teach to the students .

BANG…

Zhang Shan's Beast Type III was flung backwards . He discretely adjusted his position and was about to resume charging when Zhuo Mu's voice rang out .

"Stop!"

If the shields had been depleted by 10 percent or more, persisting would lead to sustained damage .

Zhang Shan was raring to go, but stopped nonetheless . In his mind, the memory of battle was fresh . It felt unbearably invigorating .

Although he had been eating Zhuo Mu's dust, the feeling of battle was an addictive drug .

"Not bad . You're starting to get used to maneuvering the beast series mech, but your fighting actions are still too obvious . They will be easily predicted . Think more carefully on how you are going to conceal your intentions . . . "

"I understand . Thank you, Instructor . "

Zhang Shan wistfully relinquished control of the Beast Type III to Luomu to replenish the shields, maintain and check the parts, and assess the damages sustained .

"Meng Tian, you're up . "

In battle, Meng Tian used the Hunter Type III that specialised in long range attacks . In this practice field, she could not bring her forte to bear, but the conditions of a battle field were fickle . Even sniper mecha inevitably had to fight in close range .

Zhuo Mu's Demon Wolf Type V leaped forward immediately . Although he had retired and was aged, he was experienced and competitive . Against Zhang Shan, it was a battle of one's movement . But against Meng Tian, he charged straight forward to quickly engage in close range battle .

Meng Tian's response was calm . She backed up systematically, drawing as much distance as he could . At the same time, she used her laser rifle to suppress the Demon Wolf Type V movement and repress its advance, watching for her opportunity to counterattack .

"The pattern's off . "

However, Zhang Runan shook her head . Although she was relatively inexperienced, she had a keen innate sense for battle . Zhuo Mu's actions were clearly baiting her . The Demon Wolf Type V should be capable of a higher speed .

BANG… Zhuo Mu seized his chance . He faked a retreat, then doubled back with a burst of speed to jump into his effective range . BANG . The Demon Wolf's dagger edge sliced deep into the Hunter Type III's energy shield . Yet the Demon Wolf was clearly holding back . It cut exactly 10 percent of the shield's energy, then Zhuo Mu flipped backwards to disengage .