Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 1251 - 1218: Perseverance Is Victory

Whether it's an exclusive aerial combat technique or a full power strike, they all significantly deplete crystal energy reserves, so the energy core equipped in a Crystal Jet is the top-tier Crystalline Block.

However, Tactical Jets adopt an energy density that surpasses the Crystalline Block, the Super Star Crystal. In the parameters set by the Flight Simulator, Little Shan may have more than one extra chance, even allowing for one more mistake.

Two Combat Aircraft entered the close-range engagement phase, turning the 100-kilometer radius airspace into an "dogfight" arena for both sides.

Compared to the past's close-range cannon battles, today's "dogfight" mode leans more toward over-the-horizon brawls, involving not only the Crystal Jets from both sides but also tactical units like Early Warning Aircraft and drones. This makes the Sky Knight training trials more advantageous for rookies like Little Shan.

On a real battlefield, whether Little Shan can last five minutes is a concern, which is what his brother Chen Fei worries about the most. For cannon fodder, Tactical Jets controlled by Artificial Intelligence AI suffice, without needing rookies like Little Shan to add to the numbers against the Parasitic Species.

Sky Knight Wu Chen's vehicle, "Crying Owl," after missing a strike, didn't let go of Little Shan's Tactical Jet. It launched the exclusive aerial combat technique "Sky Charge" again, as if bent on taking down Little Shan. It maneuvered once more to his blind spot, achieving the tail-chasing posture, and the spectacular beam roared forth again.

Because it's one-on-one, with no need to worry about reinforcements or ambushes from the opponent, Sky Knight Wu Chen didn't hold back, using one lethal move after another with full force.

The panicked screams of Little Shan overpowered even the loud rumbling operation sounds of the Flight Simulator, reaching the ears of those observing.

"This is bad, Little Shanzi's mind is in chaos."

Chen Fei slightly frowned. The pressure from Sky Knight Wu Chen had already made Little Shan's current mindset no less than facing real combat. Perhaps that's the true purpose of the Sky Knight training's confrontation project.

The Tactical Jet in the three-dimensional holographic projection failed to successfully use the previous exclusive aerial combat technique "Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation" again. Instead, it avoided the incoming beam with extreme maneuvers, and the tail flame brightness almost reached the maximum design value. The Magic Shield near the craft was slightly grazed by the massive energy impact, bursting into a brilliant noticeable golden flame. Some of the Magic Array Patterns on the aircraft's surface malfunctioned due to energy overload.

The Defense Field System constructed by the Repulsion Shield and Magic Shield was no longer intact, showing gaps.

At this moment, ammunition load and crystal energy reserve became the main cards for both sides to decide victory, with spear and shield, whose strength prevailed would depend on the tactical responses of Little Shan and Wu Chen.

"Stay calm!"

Chen Haiqing's fingertips dug into his palm forcefully as he noticed Little Shan's handling was not satisfactory, almost reaching the brink of losing control.

"Hang in there, little brother!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Don't lose so quickly!"

"Calm down soon!"

"Run! Run! Evade, you must evade!"

The sisters also cheered for their little brother in low voices.

In the Chen Family, it's natural for the elder to bully the younger, but it doesn't mean they'll hold back their own when facing challenges. In such scenarios, the brother and sisters naturally support their family, even if Little Shan is the annoying little brother who often deserves a beating.

Amidst the giant beams continuously sweeping the sky of the simulated battlefield and fireballs covering the sky, Little Shan's Tactical Jet was like a rabbit watched by an eagle, madly maneuvering and evading without any power to counterattack, scurrying away chaotically like a wolf on the run, appearing quite embarrassing.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds…

Upon counting silently to 7 seconds in his mind, Chen Fei's grave expression finally changed, and he suddenly said, "This time, it's steady!"

"Steady? Steady what?"

Not only Shen Fei, but even Uncle Chen Haiqing cast a puzzled glance.

"The evaluation of the confrontation project from the start wasn't about defeating the examiner, but..." Chen Fei raised a finger, speaking seriously and firmly, "Persistence!"

The core of the confrontation project lies in the countdown survival challenge. The longer you persist against the Sky Knight examiner's stormy assault, the more likely you are to be recognized.

Although he couldn't use the exclusive aerial combat technique "Light Splitting and Shadow Transformation" again, he caught a slim chance of life time and time again amidst the opponent's full firepower.

However, the situation for Little Shan's Tactical Jet was becoming increasingly unfavorable. The extreme maneuvers didn't consume much less crystal energy than the opponent's firepower output, and the gaps in the aircraft's defense were growing more numerous and larger. If the beam grazed it closely again, the Tactical Jet with an incomplete Defense Field would surely suffer heavy damage, and Little Shanzi could essentially call it GG and declare Game-Over.

Faced with a fully intact Crystal Jet, there's no suspense in the result for a damaged, high-performance dropping Tactical Jet.

"Exactly!"

Sky Knight Ding Xiu nodded towards Chen Fei and others, then said, "From the first round, persisting for three minutes is acceptable, five minutes is good, and seven minutes is excellent!"

At this point, some information could already be disclosed.

Ability Users, especially Sky Knights, mostly have keen hearing and sight, with acute five senses. Even in the noisy environment of the two Flight Simulators roaring loudly, they can still hear others clearly.

Elder sister Chen Meizhen curiously asked, "What about a counter-kill?"

The three Sky Knights present exchanged glances and then all smiled simultaneously.

After laughing for a moment, Ding Xiu said, "The probability of that is nearly nonexistent. To be precise, it has never happened. But if it does happen, the examiner responsible and the confrontation record will face rigorous scrutiny. If it's confirmed there's no malfeasance and the examiner was indeed defeated fairly, not only would the person pass the test, but they would also be awarded a commendation equivalent to real combat."

Sometimes simulated battles are also recognized as real records. There was a confirmed case in an exercise where an enemy aircraft was shot down (Beautiful Country's EA-18G "Growler" electronic warfare aircraft shot down an F-22, marking an F-22 on the airframe. Don't think that non-main battle planes are toothless tigers. Early Warning Aircraft and Electronic Warfare Aircraft may not lose in a duel with electronic suppression causing the enemy's aircraft system to malfunction and crash).

Before Space Knight Ding Xiu had finished explaining, the confrontation project between Little Shan and Space Knight Wu Chen had already concluded.

The Tactical Jet's defeat, caused by accumulated damage resulting in a substantial decline in performance, was only a matter of time. Furthermore, Little Shan's skill and experience were still far from enough to compare to a true Sky Knight. To be able to last as long as he did, it's undeniable that luck is an important part of strength. After all, the winner is the king, and only by surviving can you enjoy honor.