The oppressive weight like Tai Mountain pressing down swept over everyone's heads, filling their hearts with an inexplicable terror.

"It's Quan Zhqing's Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon, the Nightmare Seven-star Dragon Beast!"

"That's right, I've long heard that Quan Zhqing's Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon is immensely powerful, but I've never had the chance to see it in person..."

"They say his Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon was fed nuclear energy since it was young, absorbing vast amounts of nuclear energy as it grew. Its Nuclear Energy Breath's power is said to rival a large-scale nuclear blast."

"We'll find out soon enough."

"Not necessarily. With Su Liang's strength, he might not even be able to force the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon to use its breath."

"True, looks like this match is pretty one-sided."

The crowd debated passionately, while Su Liang kept their words firmly in mind.

"The Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon—it's worth a closer look."

Facing such a terrifying dragon, Su Liang suddenly smiled.

Quan Zhqing smiled in return, "Mr. Su, shall we begin?"

"Of course."

Su Liang raised his hand and tapped the glowing nuclear-powered heart on his chest. A mechanical sound echoed as the Space Gate on his chest projected a towering silver humanoid mecha over a hundred meters tall.

"Boom..."

Streamlined in form, the humanoid mecha landed, kicking up a light dust storm, though its aura was far weaker than that of the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon.

"A third-level mecha, but hard to determine its star rating."

"Third-level mechas all look similar in size; it's normal you can't tell."

This time, the crowd only murmured briefly, showing no signs of astonishment.

Unchanged in expression, Quan Zhqing watched as Su Liang leaped into the air, embedding himself directly into the massive mechanical body of the mecha.

"Fusion combat—this is the Mechanical Department's battle style. Doesn't look all that special."

"Don't say anything; let's see how it unfolds."

Ignoring the peculiar gazes of the crowd, Qin Shou stepped back slightly and gestured, "Begin!"

As his voice dropped, Quan Zhqing retreated a thousand meters and shouted towards the sky.

"Da Long, go!"

"Aaaargh..."

The Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon roared loudly, shattering the clouds as it dove downwards, tearing through the blackened sky.

"Boom boom boom..."

As the dragon descended, the air fractured with cracks, causing tremors in the ground below.

"So powerful..."

"Truly terrifying—better move back."

The crowd hurriedly retreated, leaving only the hundred-meter-tall mecha to face the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon alone.

Inside the mecha, Su Liang's entire mechanical body fused seamlessly with the specially designed mecha. He didn't need a cockpit.

At this moment, he *was* the mecha!

Looking up at the rapidly diving dragon, the mecha's headpiece glowed. Its already-activated engines erupted with immense energy, and the cannon on its shoulder fired red beams upwards.

"Boom boom boom..."

The energy surged, but the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon shredded through the aerial flames with ease, its menacing claws reaching for Su Liang like it was catching a mere chick.

"Screee!!"

In an instant, a piercing sword song echoed through the skies as Su Liang drew the alloy greatsword forged from vast amounts of Cosmic Meteorite Gold from his back. His body bent slightly, the soil beneath his feet shattered, and he charged head-on at the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon.

"Kill!"

In that moment, the alloy sword emitted azure energy identical to that of the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon, illuminating the darkened sky.

"Su Liang's... also nuclear powered!"

"While a human body can't withstand concentrated nuclear energy, a mechanical body could—fully controlling it. Is this the core development direction of the Mechanical Department?"

The crowd was startled, instinctively turning to glance at the composed Qin Shou nearby.

In the next instant, a massive explosion erupted in the sky as the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon collided with the hundred-meter-tall mecha. Blinding waves of light filled the heavens, tearing a giant hole through the black clouds above, followed by the anguished roar of the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon.

"Aarrgh..."

The enormous body of the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon crashed to the earth, triggering quakes and fracturing the ground.

Its attacking claws now bore a deep sword wound several meters wide, from which azure blood spurted relentlessly.

"What?"

Quan Zhqing's expression shifted. Radiance surged from his body, transforming him into a golden meteor that streaked towards the dragon's grotesque scales.

"Buzz..."

Golden light burst forth, engulfing the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon as if cloaking it in a golden sheen.

"Aaaargh!!"

Under the golden radiance, the Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon seemed revitalized, its claw wounds healing rapidly. Its aura surged ever stronger, and vast amounts of nuclear energy seeped out from its body, forming a nuclear energy battle armor unique to the dragon.

"The Nuclear Energy Giant Dragon has been fortified!"

"Nightmare Eight-star Beast Cultivation!"

The crowd cried out in shock, while Qin Shou seemed lost in thought.

"Fortified to Nightmare Eight-star—it appears the old man's talent ability is boosting Beast Cultivation. Not bad."

Qin Shou stroked his chin, showing no sign of concern for Su Liang.

He had anticipated Su Liang would face difficulties. This battle wasn't only for Su Liang to ascend to Vice Principal; it was even more critical as the first step in establishing the Mechanical Department.

For this reason, he had spared no effort in powering Su Liang's mechanical body with vast nuclear energy as its core source, and had Big Big Wolf modify it, enabling Su Liang to bypass the cockpit's mediation and achieve perfect fusion with his mecha.

In terms of precision control and combat power, Su Liang far surpassed standard Mechanical Masters.

Additionally, the top-tier third-level mecha borrowed from the Mechanical Main City elevated Su Liang's combat strength to an estimated level comparable to the Unbreakable Realm Ninth Star.

Why borrowed?

Because after the Mechanical Main City is established, it could cover the expenses.

Buying outright simply wasn't affordable.

With his mechanized form, Su Liang no longer faced the limitations of strength levels, enabling him to independently pilot a Level 3 Nine-star Mecha typically reserved for Unbreakable Realm Ninth Star experts!

Once the mechanical system is fully refined, the Mechanical Department will surpass the Mechanical Masters and become Earth's most critical "pay-to-win" profession.

That's right—pay-to-win!

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