Amid the shock and awe, a thunderous explosion shattered the heavens. The defenses of Mechagodzilla were utterly obliterated.
In the aftermath, countless mechanical gears, parts, screws, and steel plates were sent flying out of the billowing smoke.
The audience outside watched the giant screen with bated breath, eyes wide with anticipation to see the fate of Mechagodzilla.
As the smoke cleared, a mangled, charred mass of metal debris came into view, the remains of Mechagodzilla.
"It's dead! Mechagodzilla is dead! Bai Ze has defeated it!"
"That's incredible! Bai Ze's victory over Mechagodzilla means he's now ranked higher than Zhao Jinzhu and Wang Tiangang from Sulin Academy. At worst, he's second in the province!"
"And with seven to eight hundred creatures still under his command, he might even have a shot at challenging Tang Qingcheng for the top spot!"
A wave of excitement rippled through the students of Tianzhou Academy. Even Xia Yinyue couldn't hide her joy for Bai Ze.
However, for many, the simulation's outcome was no longer the focus.
After all, how could any freshman hope to defeat a creature as powerful as a ruler-class entity?
Their primary concern was whether Bai Ze could surpass Tang Qingcheng and claim the seemingly unattainable first place.
Back in the prep room, however, Teacher Su began to feel uneasy.
Who could have expected that after defeating Mechagodzilla, Bai Ze would still have so many creatures seven or eight times more than her prized student?
"Teacher Su, our Bai Ze still has seven or eight hundred creatures left," Teacher Zhou Qing teased, crossing her legs with a smug grin. "It seems your academy's first place is in jeopardy."
Teacher Su's face twisted with frustration, though she maintained a facade of composure.
"For now," she countered, forcing a confident tone, "but Bai Ze doesn't have any commander-level creatures. When he faces the Apocalypse Entity next, it's doubtful those small fries will even survive the first round of explosions."
"Besides, even if he beats Tang Qingcheng, it doesn't mean he'll win the simulation war."
Her voice trailed off, betraying her lack of conviction.
Unmoved, Teacher Zhou Qing saw no need to argue further. The results would speak for themselves.
BOOM! BOOM!
Moments after Mechagodzilla's demise, Bai Ze's planet began to tremble violently.
No announcement came from the system, confirming Bai Ze's earlier suspicions: there were still hidden creatures on this planet!
"The simulation isn't over yet..." Bai Ze murmured, his expression tense.
Quickly, he issued orders to his remaining forces.
"All remaining creatures, take to the skies and prepare for battle!"
"Kunpeng Clan, bring the Aquatic Sovereign Clan with you!"
The creatures swiftly obeyed.
Soon, hundreds of them were gathered in the air, looking down at the desolate land below.
What unfolded next left everyone dumbfounded.
The mechanical planet swayed and tilted, and in the distance, a colossal arm and ankle emerged!
The yellow sand and dust covering the surface began to fall away, revealing gleaming, indestructible metal beneath.
Then came wave after wave of missile launchers and laser cannons, rising relentlessly from beneath the ground.
Even Bai Ze, who had anticipated something, couldn't help but be stunned by the sight.
The entire planet an entire planet was a living creature?!
"Heh... The person who designed this simulation is a madman…"
"A living planet? From the very start, it seems like the intention was to make this impossible for students to clear," Bai Ze muttered grimly.
As the Apocalypse Entity revealed itself, Pang De, one of the creators, was laughing uncontrollably.
"Well, dear teachers, the simulation is about to end. I'll be taking those two million credits now."
His rough hands reached for the two Federation cards on the table.
Teacher Su remained silent, but Teacher Zhou Qing quickly stopped him.
"Don't be so hasty, Mr. Pang De. Let's wait until Bai Ze is officially defeated before you claim your prize," she said with a sly smile.
Though clinging to an unrealistic hope, even Teacher Zhou Qing knew the odds of victory were slim.
"Look! In the sky those missiles are coming!"
"Nearly 10,000 of them! How will Bai Ze defend against this?"
On the giant screen, countless missiles were streaking toward Bai Ze's position, a scene eerily reminiscent of what Tang Qingcheng had faced earlier.
Ding!
[Divine Eye of the God] has completed its scan!
[Creature Name: Apocalypse Entity-1]
[Creature Level: Peak Commander Level]
[True Strength: Comparable to Ruler-Class Creatures!]
"Are you kidding me? A peak commander-level creature with the power of a ruler class?!"
Bai Ze had used his Divine Eye skill to scan the creature's stats, and the revelation left him no time to dwell on fear.
He quickly mobilized all his Meteor Insects to form a protective shield with their hardened exoskeletons, blocking the incoming missiles.
The moment the missiles struck, the world was engulfed in a chain reaction of explosions.
Blinding flames consumed everything, tearing the clouds apart and leaving devastation in their wake.
The audience held their breath, staring intently at the screen.
When Tang Qingcheng faced this same attack, her forces were obliterated.
Even her strongest creature, the Order Dragon, had barely survived.
Would Bai Ze's forces suffer the same fate?
"Wait, look at the smoke! There's something there!"
Someone suddenly shouted, pointing at the screen.
As the dust began to settle, hundreds of figures emerged from the chaos.
In the front lines, the Meteor Insects had been decimated, their charred and broken bodies bearing the brunt of the explosions.
The Cosmic Insect Queen, too, had suffered critical injuries and lay motionless.
But the three remaining tribes, protected by their fallen comrades, had miraculously survived!
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