CH 173

Zhuang Zhou was stunned, with question marks popping up in his live broadcast chat.

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"***, was that the red reflection of the Golden Zone just now? Did I see it wrong?"

"Oh, not bad, there's something there. It must have been a staged performance against the opponent."

"Definitely, intentionally teasing the other side. I told you, after all, we are the team for the mid-season tournament. How could we be so trash?"

Ma Long sat there dumbfounded, the red color in his pupils slowly fading away. He felt the world around him becoming clearer, as if a drowning person had been rescued. Sheng Man rushed in and hugged Ma Long excitedly.

...?

The somewhat plain live chat barrage exploded, growing exponentially. What kind of appearance did this girl have?

Her figure was so amazing, those long legs, that killer waist... Could it be that Tianjing Mecha Academy still had such benefits? The entire chat turned sour in an instant.

Zhuang Zhou decisively changed the focus of his live broadcast. Damn it, this was a big deal. Senior Brother Ma Long actually had the Golden Zone. He couldn't continue broadcasting, his secret weapon couldn't be seen by others... But wasn't he the weakest in the team?

He had studied it seriously. Ma Long was the weakest in the entire team. In fact, everyone in the academy had been discussing Li Wu. He was good in every aspect, but he tended to favor certain people. The others could let it go, after all, Class 16 was the special class of the old principal. But what the hell was Ma Long? He was always fooling around.

But this... the Golden Zone?

All he could say was that the captain was amazing!

Ma Long looked at the excited Sheng Man, his gaze slowly moving downwards. Was it so bright at night? Suddenly, Ma Long reached out and closed his own perspective. Damn it, he couldn't afford to lose.

"Did I win?" Ma Long's heart pounded, that feeling just now, that taste, could it be?

"You won, the super handsome Yan Fei Return, the Golden Zone, Ma Long, you did it!" Sheng Man hugged Ma Long and gave him a passionate kiss.

Ma Long still had a bewildered look on his face. After a few seconds, he jumped up while hugging Sheng Man. "***, ***... Ahhh~ I really am a genius!"

Ma Long couldn't help but roar in excitement. Damn it, this weakling would no longer be a burden. Golden Zone!

The comprehension of the Golden Zone had a great element of chance, and the states were also different. But one thing was certain, as long as one possessed the Golden Zone, they would definitely be qualified to participate in the S Tournament. The overall improvement in state in that instant was crucial.

Ma Long howled wildly for several minutes, his teeth grinding and clicking. Damn it, he had been under too much pressure lately. He had to act cocky on the surface so that others wouldn't see his insecurity. He had tried his best, but he still wasn't strong enough. But he didn't want to give up. Li Wu had brought him into the team, treating him as a member of the team. Any man wouldn't want to leave in a dejected manner.

Sheng Man hugged Ma Long's head without saying a word. At this moment, she truly understood Ma Long's inner thoughts. She also felt a bit regretful, as she had put a lot of pressure on him recently.

After a while, Ma Long finally raised his head. His eyes had secretly wiped away tears, revealing a triumphant smile. "Haha, I really am a genius. Man Man, let's go out and have fun!"

Sheng Man laughed. "What fun? Let's continue fighting and stabilize the state of the Golden Zone. Maybe you still have some special abilities. I'll accompany you no matter how long."

Ma Long nodded heavily, full of energy. "I feel like I can take on a hundred opponents now!"

"Ma Long, do you know when you look the most handsome?" Sheng Man smiled mysteriously.

"Ah, isn't it every second?" Ma Long proudly said.

Sheng Man couldn't help but chuckle. Ma Long finally regained his confidence. Since he joined the team, training and competitions had never been so relaxed.

"You are the strongest when you are confident. Everyone has their own style. Wu Zang is focused, Huo Ying is passionate, Zhou Naiyi is good at imitating, Zuo Xiaotang is agile, Li Wu... he doesn't care anymore. Your characteristic is that you have a heart for showing off. Don't be afraid, show it off, there's nothing you can't do. Ranking matches are meant for practice. I've seen top experts in the S Tournament also fooling around. Only by doing this can you unleash your ultimate move at critical moments!" Sheng Man said seriously. "Don't learn from others, you are not a low-key person."

Ma Long was stunned, stunned again. That's right, he was too cautious. But caution was not his style. The more flamboyant he was, the stronger he became. This was his true nature. How could he perform if he went against his nature?

Ma Long stared at Sheng Man with burning eyes. "Do you remember our agreement?"

Sheng Man was taken aback, her face suddenly turning red. "I don't remember, what was it?"

"Call... you said that if I comprehend the Golden Zone, you have to call me." This was Ma Long's dream.

Sheng Man's pretty face instantly turned red, shaking her head. But she couldn't resist Ma Long's persistence and was finally forced to say softly...

"Ma Long, Ma... don't... ying..."

That night, Ma Long, who was energized, tried several super mechas and activated the Golden Zone three times. Although he wasn't familiar with these mechas, he still won all the battles, starting a winning streak. His heart for showing off burst forth, and he dared to use moves that weren't practical and perform actions he didn't dare to before. Although there were sometimes flaws, not every flaw was fatal. At the same time, his own actions suppressed his opponents. Sometimes, flaws weren't that important. Operations were relative. If you didn't pressure your opponent, your opponent would pressure you. It wasn't a problem until it became a problem.Ma Long couldn't say he had a great epiphany, but he finally found his own style. Also, he and Sheng Man resolved their little disagreements, and their relationship leveled up. The effect of hormones is temporary, but shared values are what make a life together.

Due to some super mecha settings with K23 elements, Ma Long's Golden Zone surprisingly came with special abilities. Normally, it takes some time for these abilities to manifest, but his appeared that very night.

Ma Long's talent, just like his personality, was... glowing?!

Ma Long and Sheng Man were both incredibly regretful about this. Was the buff's only function to replace a lamp at night?

Ma Long was relieved. He was born to be a high-quality male, shining brightly.

The next day in the team's training room, Ma Long quietly enjoyed everyone's stunned expressions.

"This is impossible! How could this happen? It's unbelievable! Ma Long, you awakened even earlier than me?" Huo Ying's eyes widened, looking at him as if he were an alien.

Ma Long couldn't help but smirk, "Why is it so surprising? Big Black Egg, isn't it normal that I awakened earlier than you?"

Zhou Naiyi and Zuo Xiaotang were also quite envious. It was truly bizarre that the weakest link of the team was the second to awaken. This put the pressure on them.

"Li Wu, did you give him some special training?" Zhou Naiyi asked.

Li Wu shrugged indifferently, "I have no idea."

Ma Long sat there smugly. His little darling was still catching up on sleep; they had partied a bit too hard the night before.

"We already have three people in our team who have awakened. I think everyone should share their breakthrough experiences. Maybe it could provide some insights," Tan Ziyuan suggested.

"Ziyuan is right, especially Ma Long. The awakening experience of an ordinary person could be more instructive," Zhou Naiyi nodded.

"What do you mean, ordinary person? I was an ordinary person yesterday. Hey, hey, don't belittle me like that." Ma Long was waiting for their admiring gazes, not a criticism session.

Zhou Naiyi couldn't be bothered to argue with him, "Li Wu, you start. What did it feel like when you first awakened your Golden Zone? Or was there any trigger?"

Li Wu frowned, recalling carefully. Everyone was staring at him. After a while, he shrugged helplessly, "Nothing special, just a controllable way to use power."

...

The atmosphere became a bit awkward. Zhou Naiyi coughed a few times, "Let's rephrase it. When did it happen, and what were you doing at the time?"

Li Hao looked at the ceiling, "Many years ago, while I was sleeping."

...

Zhou Naiyi gave up, "Wu Zang, what about you?"

"I awakened during an EMP training session a while ago. It happened under the pressure of extreme operation."

"Wu Zang's awakening seems to be a natural progression. It seems the key lies with Ma Long." Everyone's gaze focused on Ma Long. The "ordinary person" could provide more instructive insights.

"You guys are just jealous of my talent. Alright, let me give you a lesson. Last night, in the EMP hall of Tianjing Mech, I encountered a Martian who kept mocking me. I got so angry that I awakened (Chapter not finished!)

Chapter 173: High-Quality Male

Of course, Man Man's encouragement was also very important."

Emotional stimulation and the desire to win are common triggers. Awakening is the explosion of human potential. Very few people awaken naturally; most need some kind of stimulation.

There wasn't much to learn from this, and everyone was slightly disappointed and anxious.

"Man Man said something yesterday that I think makes a lot of sense. The Golden Zone should have a strong connection with one's true self. For example, I love to show off, so I can't be sneaky. Onee-san's characteristic is being secretive, Huo Ying is passionate, and Zuo Xiaotang is spiritual. This should be the basis for awakening," Ma Long said, "Also, I think you need to be prepared to give it your all."

Long-term emotional repression and being provoked by an opponent to the point of anger, Ma Long reached that state, which was likely a combination of factors.

Li Wu and Wu Zang's experiences weren't very instructive, but Ma Long's indeed provided valuable insights for everyone.

The day's training began again. Ma Long was passionate and full of fighting spirit. Having the Golden Zone was not the end, but the beginning. Using the Golden Zone required a strong body and more power. The long S-race couldn't be won by relying solely on the Golden Zone, especially when most of the opponents probably had it too. Essentially, having the Golden Zone was just a qualification to participate in the mid-season competition.

The old Ma Long didn't care about this, but after truly experiencing power, he realized how ignorant he had been. No wonder some powerful people didn't bother to argue or explain; they were simply on a different level.

Wu Zang also started to spar with opponents daily. Awakening also improved physical abilities, and even certain aspects were greatly enhanced.

Ma Long's awakening boosted everyone's training enthusiasm. After the shock, they all gained confidence. After all... even Ma Long had awakened?

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Chapter 173: High-Quality Male