Ye Fan sat quietly on one side of the master control room, gazing at the three mysterious, glowing spiritual stones inside the transparent glass container.
He thought to himself: "Now we only lack the Gold Spiritual Stone and the Water Spiritual Stone. Once we gather all five elements' spiritual stones, our mission will be accomplished. As for the Intent of Fire and the Intent of Wood, they will probably take a few more days, while the Intent of Earth has already reached the fourth realm."
Just as Ye Fan was lost in thought, the large screen in the master control room suddenly flashed with red light and emitted a low hum. Meizhen hurriedly stepped forward to operate the console, and before long, she successfully locked onto the exact location of the Energy Beast.
She quickly picked up the phone, dialed the number, and said anxiously: "Dongshan, Li Xinnan, an Energy Beast has appeared near you! It's about five hundred meters east of Xinnan. You guys need to move out immediately, and Ye Fan will also rush over to support you right away." With that, Meizhen hung up the phone, turned to Ye Fan, and said: "Captain Ye, you should go take a look so they don't run into any trouble."
Ye Fan smiled slightly and replied: "Alright, I'm heading out now." Then, he secretly hung up the phone.
Walking out of the master control room, Ye Fan mounted his motorcycle, started the engine, and sped away. At the same time, he called back the phone number he had just used.
From the other end of the line came Choujiang's voice: "Boss, Shadow Lord had me place the Energy Beast at the Happiness City Shopping Mall, and this time the Energy Beast is exceptionally powerful."
Ye Fan answered calmly: "Alright, I understand."
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Amidst a tense and fierce atmosphere, Li Xinnan successfully summoned the Flame Dragon Armor, and Dongshan quickly summoned the Wind Eagle Armor.
The two of them dashed like bolts of lightning to the scene of the incident, preparing to engage the Energy Beast in battle.
On the battlefield, the roars of the Rock Beast and the Demon Horse Beast echoed one after another, their every impact causing the ground to tremble.
The Rock Beast swung its massive fist toward the Flame Dragon Man, who calmly responded, sidestepped, and kicked the Rock Beast flying several meters away.
At the same time, facing the fierce attacks of the Demon Horse Beast, the Wind Eagle Man left trails of afterimages in the air, easily dodging the beast's iron hooves.
Just as the two Armored Warriors were locked in intense combat with the two Energy Beasts, a third Energy Beast—the Shadow Leopard—quietly appeared on the battlefield.
The Shadow Leopard was extremely fast, using its stealth ability to dart back and forth between the Flame Dragon Man and the Wind Eagle Man.
Seeing the situation turning increasingly unfavorable, despite giving it their all, the Flame Dragon Man and the Wind Eagle Man still struggled to fend off the successive attacks of the three Energy Beasts.
At that moment, a powerful force broke through the air—it was the Black Rhino Man, Beimiao, arriving just in time. He leaped into the air, transforming into a black whirlwind that landed in the center of the battlefield. The Black Rhino Armor gleamed with a deep, profound luster, its rock-steady presence causing the three Energy Beasts to pause momentarily.
Beimiao brandished the Black Rhino Armor's weapon, the "Meteor Spear". Every slash was accompanied by massive surges of water that directly forced back the Shadow Leopard as it attempted a sneak attack.
The three Armored Warriors immediately adjusted their tactics: the Flame Dragon Man took charge of frontal suppression, the Wind Eagle Man searched for openings in the air, and the Black Rhino Man served as a solid rear guard to prevent the enemy from breaking through.
With their tacit cooperation, the Rock Beast was first defeated by the Flame Dragon Man's "Seal Demon Slash", followed by the Demon Horse Beast, whose vital points were pierced by the Wind Eagle Man's "Piercing Wind Thrust".
Finally, when the Shadow Leopard tried to escape, the Black Rhino Man unleashed a giant wave with the "Meteor Spear" that completely engulfed it. Amidst a final mournful cry, the three Energy Beasts turned into three cards, bringing the battle to a close.
After the battle ended, Li Xinnan invited Beimiao to join the Armor Team, but Beimiao merely glanced at him coldly and turned away.
Ye Fan walked over to Li Xinnan and Dongshan, inquiring with concern about their injuries.
Not long after, an Energy Beast appeared in the city once again, and Meizhen immediately informed everyone of its precise location.
At the same moment, Choujiang also received the news and immediately called Ye Fan to report the situation. Upon learning the intelligence, Ye Fan did not hesitate for a second, setting out immediately with Li Xinnan and Dongshan to deal with the Energy Beast.
Arriving at the battlefield, Li Xinnan and Dongshan once again extended an invitation to Beimiao, sincerely declaring: "Beimiao, we need your strength!" This time, Beimiao ultimately decided to join the Armor Team and become a member.
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"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, Beimiao clutched his stomach and collapsed in pain onto the dust-covered floor. His gaze was fixed tightly on Ye Fan, the shock and resentment in his eyes almost spilling over.
"You... you are actually this powerful?" Beimiao's voice trembled; clearly, this blow had brought him not only physical pain but also mental shock.
Ye Fan glanced at him coldly without a word, simply turning around and walking toward the exit of the abandoned building.
A few minutes earlier, Beimiao had found Ye Fan and made a simple, crude demand: he wanted to be the captain. Ye Fan's reply was equally direct: no.
And so, they had come to this long-abandoned building, preparing to resolve the dispute using the most primitive method—force.
Once the battle began, Beimiao quickly discovered that his opponent was no ordinary adversary. Ye Fan's movements were lightning-fast, every strike precise and flawless, and Beimiao found himself completely unable to defend against them.
Ultimately, after a fierce exchange, a vicious punch from Ye Fan struck Beimiao squarely in the abdomen, instantly robbing him of all ability to resist.
Beimiao clenched his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and slowly climbed up from the ground. Although his face was pale as death, the stubbornness and defiance in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
"I refuse to accept this! Today was just an accident, another day we will settle this with our armors!" Beimiao roared, his voice echoing through the empty building and shaking loose a few wisps of dust.
Ye Fan stopped in his tracks, turning to face Beimiao with a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Very well, I'll keep you company whenever you like."
Beimiao stared at Ye Fan's composed demeanor, the anger in his heart erupting like a volcano, but he knew now was not the time. He could only watch helplessly as Ye Fan walked further and further away, silently swearing an oath in his heart: Next time, I will definitely win!
Several days later, Beimiao stood in the same spot as before, looking at Ye Fan with a flash of provocation in his eyes. He took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Black Rhino Armor! Merge!" Instantly, a black light enveloped Beimiao's body, and a set of the Black Rhino Armor appeared upon him.
At the same time, Ye Fan similarly summoned the Earth Tiger Armor. The two stood face to face, clad in their armors, the tension reaching a breaking point.
Suddenly, Beimiao took the initiative, stepping forward and throwing a punch at Ye Fan. Ye Fan quickly sidestepped to dodge while delivering a counterpunch that struck Beimiao's shoulder. Wincing in pain, Beimiao retreated a few steps, but he refused to give up, launching another fierce assault.
Ye Fan agilely dodged Beimiao's attacks, occasionally landing counter-strikes of his own. His movements were light and nimble, making it completely impossible for Beimiao to land a hit.
As time passed, Beimiao gradually began to feel outmatched, while Ye Fan remained entirely at ease.
Suddenly, relying on his nimble footwork, Ye Fan unleashed a fierce, powerful kick directly at Beimiao's chest. The blow carried immense force, catching Beimiao completely off guard and sending him flying backward to crash heavily onto the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Though sturdy beyond compare, the Black Rhino Armor still emitted a few crisp clanging sounds, as if protesting this sudden and violent strike.
Struggling to his feet with flames of fury burning in his eyes, Beimiao swiftly summoned the Black Rhino Armor's exclusive weapon—the Meteor Spear. The tip of the spear flashed with a chilling gleam as he charged toward Ye Fan with a sound that tore through the air.
Yet Ye Fan's reaction speed was equally astonishing. With a nimble sidestep, he effortlessly avoided the spear's thrust, immediately following up with a backhanded palm strike. The ferocious wind of his palm slammed heavily against the chest of the Black Rhino Armor.
Though the strike looked casual, it actually contained Ye Fan's martial intent. Under this blow, the Black Rhino Armor once again lost its balance, flying backward and slamming heavily into a giant boulder.
The light on the armor began to flicker erratically, as if its energy system had suffered severe interference. Finally, amidst a loud crash, the various components of the Black Rhino Armor detached one by one, turning into specks of light that dissipated into the air, revealing Beimiao's true form looking somewhat battered and disheveled.
Clrawling on the ground with one hand clutching his chest, Beimiao panted heavily and said: "I... I yield, Captain Ye."