They fought like enemies on a battlefield, each strike carrying the weight of pride and fury. Emerald and gold clashed against violet and silver, the platform trembling beneath their duel. The cadets in the stands roared, unable to look away as the best friends traded blow for blow, neither yielding, neither faltering.
Minutes stretched into an eternity. Forty minutes of brutal combat passed, their mechs scarred, their auras burning at the edge of exhaustion. The countdown began, numbers flashing above the Arena as the final seconds ticked away.
With the timer nearing zero, both mechs locked together at the edge of the platform, grappling like titans. Yu Xi's emerald mech pushed forward, golden aura blazing, while Jian Ci's violet machine held firm, silver light cutting through the strain. Sparks flew, metal screeched, the crowd screamed as the two warriors fought to hurl each other into the abyss.
