After the strength test came the speed test. Soon, everyone saw the results. The Great Panda’s strength was off the charts, but in terms of speed, it was a bit slow compared to other mechas. Many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If its strength was explosive and its speed was also incredibly fast, it would truly leave no room for other mechas to survive.
Lu Wanqing was unaware of everyone’s thoughts. However, regarding the Great Panda’s speed, she was helpless. Choosing materials to enhance the Great Panda’s strength would inevitably involve heavier components compared to lighter materials, and being too heavy meant the Great Panda’s speed would be slower than other mechas.
However, heavy materials also had another advantage: strong defensive capabilities. Even if the Great Panda was caught off guard by a sneak attack due to a slow reaction, it wouldn't be immediately injured. Its ability to withstand damage was five times that of an ordinary mecha!
With the tests completed, the basic performance of the Great Panda was thoroughly assessed. There were no safety issues, and its capabilities were largely understood.
The transparent glass shield opened, and Mu Sijie stepped onto the stage.
Lu Wanqing quickly followed.
Standing beside the Great Panda mecha, Mu Sijie couldn’t help but gaze at it deeply. He had done some research during this time and knew that the Great Panda was an animal from the ancient Earth era. Legends said it was very powerful, and it was a national treasure of Lu Wanqing’s era. It was a pity…
Mu Sijie sighed inwardly, thinking how such a powerful and cute creature had ultimately gone extinct in the long river of history.
Lu Wanqing creating a mecha based on the Great Panda was likely a way to reminisce about their past era.
“Let’s store the Great Panda first and then bring out the Phoenix. Let’s conduct a basic test for the Phoenix as well,” Mu Sijie said.
Lu Wanqing agreed, “Okay.”
Lu Wanqing used the spatial button to store the Great Panda mecha. Then, she took out another mecha and released the Phoenix.
As the Phoenix appeared, Zhong Li Feiyu’s face showed confusion. The Phoenix’s appearance was too strange; it resembled a bird and looked very slender. This was a form no mecha had ever taken before. He even doubted if it was a toy for children rather than a mecha.
However, Zhong Li Feiyu’s rationality told him that Lu Wanqing and Mu Sijie wouldn’t joke with him. If they said this bird was a mecha, then it must be a mecha!
Mu Sijie also cast a deep glance in Zhong Li Feiyu’s direction. He pondered for a moment before explaining, “The Phoenix was independently designed by Wanqing. Her ideas have always been unique, and it might yield different results.”
Zhong Li Feiyu was shocked, “Different results?”
Mu Sijie nodded, “Yes.”
Mu Sijie no longer wanted to explain, as he himself couldn’t describe his feelings. The mecha designed by Lu Wanqing was completely different from any mecha they had designed before. She had almost abandoned defense, pushing speed and damage to the extreme.
Mu Sijie thought, but ultimately said nothing. He released the testing robot and had it enter the Phoenix’s cockpit.
“Let’s go down,” Mu Sijie said, turning to everyone.
“Mm,” Lu Wanqing nodded.
Little Zhong Li Yi looked at the Phoenix on the stage with confusion. This was the first time he had seen a mecha that looked so fragile, as if it could be beaten to death with one punch by his Great Panda.
Little Zhong Li Yi followed his mother, and everyone descended from the stage.
The familiar glass shield rose. As the testing program began, the Phoenix moved, just like the Great Panda during its test. It walked, turned, ran, and flew, testing its basic performance.
It’s worth mentioning that the Phoenix’s flight was different from other mechas. Other mechas appeared clumsy, but the Phoenix was incredibly light and agile. When it flew, it gave the impression that it was meant to be in the sky, like a bird soaring through the heavens.
“It’s too fragile,” Zhong Li Feiyu finally couldn’t help but say.
The Phoenix looked beautiful, but… it seemed a bit flashy and impractical for the battlefield.
“The Phoenix relies mainly on long-range attacks,” Lu Wanqing explained.
Zhong Li Feiyu looked at Lu Wanqing.
Lu Wanqing didn’t believe the Phoenix was useless. It might be fragile, but as long as it had the protection of teammates, it could unleash terrifying offensive capabilities. It was like the fragile shooters and mages in ancient Earth era games; they were also excellent and powerful. It wasn’t just warriors who were formidable.
“As long as the team coordination is good, they are very strong!” Lu Wanqing said seriously, meeting Zhong Li Feiyu’s gaze.
Zhong Li Feiyu: “…”
Zhong Li Feiyu’s heart was racing. He couldn’t explain why, but he felt that Lu Wanqing wasn’t joking; she was serious.
But could it really work?
And team battles?
Did Lu Wanqing understand combat?
The transparent glass shield on the stage lowered. The robot brought new testing equipment onto the stage for the next round of tests.
Below the stage, Lu Wanqing slowly spoke, “In my era, there was a very popular game where the battlefield wasn’t just filled with warriors, but also mages, shooters, supports, and junglers.”
Zhong Li Feiyu: “???”
Lu Wanqing turned to look at Zhong Li Feiyu. She hesitated for a moment, then said, “Actually, I don’t know if that mode is right or wrong. I just feel that if someone is willing to protect high-output mages and shooters from damage and give them enough room to attack, their performance will be even greater than a battlefield full of warriors.”
Lu Wanqing thought, then hesitated again and added, “We can try it first. If this mode really doesn’t work out in the future, I can redesign a mecha for Cui Cui, making it a warrior.”
Zhong Li Feiyu and Mu Sijie were both shocked by Lu Wanqing’s words. Games? What games? In the ancient Earth era over three thousand years ago, were there such games? Mages, shooters, warriors, assassins, supports, and the like? How had they never heard of them?
Most importantly… could those things truly be applied to actual battlefields?
While they were talking, the tests on the stage had concluded.
Just as Lu Wanqing had initially set, the Phoenix’s attack range was indeed very long, very long-range, and its damage was also very high. Apart from the propulsion system, which was relatively heavy, all other materials used for the Phoenix’s body were the lightest available. Therefore, the Phoenix was very fragile; any moderately heavy attack could destroy it.
The machine testing was finished, and the next step was combat testing.
Mu Sijie said, “Let’s head to the combat testing grounds.”
This was an indoor facility where instruments could perform basic performance tests. However, true combat testing required an open area, otherwise, when the mechas truly engaged in battle, they could destroy their entire building.
Lu Wanqing nodded, “Mm.”
Lu Wanqing went onto the stage and used the spatial button to store the Phoenix. Then, the group went downstairs together to the outdoor testing grounds.