Chapter 32 Another Loss

"Come on, take a look." Instructor Mingqiang moved aside, letting the two watch the battle.

Zhou Jiu looked at his own actions, reflected on his shortcomings, and asked, "Instructor, my movements faltered when I was changing commands. What's the problem?"

She heard Chu Zhao's suggestion, but logically speaking, the flow curve of the human body when practicing Red Fist should also be like this.

After carefully pulling the video over, Instructor Ming Qiang, seemingly lost in thought, pointed to a mecha keyboard on the side and said, "Try operating the commands over there again so I can see."

After Zhou Jiu finished operating the system, he turned to look at the two people's surprised expressions and hesitated for a moment: "Is there a problem?"

Chu Zhao looked at the 800 APM hand speed displayed on the screen, smiled and said, "Your hand speed is very fast, surpassing the latest record."

"The mech's core processor indicates that you have a problem with the connection between your forward and backward movements, causing a lag in the mech's operation," Instructor Ming Qiang said.

After a pause, Instructor Ming Qiang asked again, "Is this movement something a human can do? Is it ancient martial arts?"

“Yes, it’s the movement of the Ancient Blue Star Ancient Martial Arts Red Fist. I can perform these two movements smoothly.” Zhou Jiu replied.

After considering it, Instructor Ming Qiang said, "There are still some differences between the way mechs work and the way humans work. These are also ways that mechs are constantly being improved and refined. After you perform this fist technique once, we can use AI to capture and analyze it. Maybe that can solve the problem."

Zhou Jiu stood in the designated position as instructed by Instructor Ming Qiang and practiced the two movements again before being called back.

"I suggest you gain a better understanding of the mech's movement curves. Once you understand that, you can simplify your moves. Some movements that a human can't perform can be done by a mech; this is how mechs surpass humans. The rhythm you just displayed in traditional martial arts is somewhat weakened in mech movements, or to put it another way, some movements are ineffective. You can simplify them. You'll gradually feel these things as you learn more. Of course, you're still too early to be involved in this area," Instructor Ming Qiang offered her advice after watching.

Zhou Jiu was pondering this problem: simplifying the movements of combining mecha with ancient martial arts. This was actually very difficult, much like researching and developing another set of fist techniques based on existing fist techniques.

"Would you mind if I compiled these related aspects into a paper? Afterwards, you'll need to perform other actions to conduct intelligent analysis. I will also send you the analysis and improvement methods of both," Instructor Mingqiang suddenly said.

“Of course.” Zhou Jiu’s eyes lit up. She could then simplify the analysis report based on the mecha’s behavior process.

After finishing with Zhou Jiu, Instructor Ming Qiang began to talk about Chu Zhao: "Were you unprepared? Or did you underestimate your opponent? Chu Zhao, you didn't perform to your usual standard in the initial defense."

“Instructor, it wasn’t a momentary lapse in concentration. All my defenses were broken down by her continuous attacks. Zhou Jiu’s offensive was fierce, and it’s difficult for an opponent to break through with brute force under continuous attacks. Just like what you just mentioned about the rhythm of ancient martial arts, I didn’t see that special rhythm in the mecha’s movements, but the critical strike power of the mecha is cumulative under several sets of continuous movements. When I was fighting, the mecha’s arms had already reached their limit. If it weren’t for the final pause, which gave me an opportunity, I would have undoubtedly lost.” Chu Zhao replied.

Instructor Ming Qiang's expression changed slightly. She looked at Zhou Jiu with a hint of disbelief and skepticism before saying, "Let's have a match."

While Instructor Mingqiang went to retrieve the mecha, Chu Zhao whispered to Zhou Jiu, "Your ancient martial arts are an advantage. Don't worry about whether the mecha can do it or not. Just do what you want without hesitation. With your hand speed, if you gain the upper hand, there are very few people who can withstand your combo attacks. Instructor Mingqiang is good at light long-range shooting mechas. You just need to keep up with your critical hit rhythm when she keeps her distance, and you'll win."

Ming Qiang was unaware of the two's distraction. Zhou Jiu glanced at Chu Zhao and nodded, indicating that she would consider it, although she was more intuitive in actual combat.

Chu Zhao stood where Teacher Ming Qiang had watched the matches, waiting for the duel between the two.

The pace of the attacks between the surrounding mechs also slowed down.

"What happened? Why is the instructor fighting with the junior student?"

"I don't know, let's wait and see. Should we start a game this time?"

"No, Teacher Mingqiang will definitely win."

"That's not necessarily true. Brother Chu and Instructor Ming Qiang have fought before, and Brother Chu even won. Did you know that?"

"The junior student probably won't win either, since she's still a freshman and hasn't been using mecha for very long."

"No, I just watched the fight between Brother Chu and the junior school girl carefully. The junior school girl is really fierce. Once she is caught, it is very difficult for her to escape."

"Speaking of which, I'm a little curious about the junior's hand speed. The speed of that combo of critical hits is simply astonishing."

"Instructor Mingqiang's mecha has created some distance, and the junior student can't keep up."

"Holy crap, did you guys see how fast the junior was? The way she ran and dodged bullets just now, is that even humanly possible? I'm starting to wonder about her hand speed too. That's the speed at which she can dodge bullets from Mingqiang students. In a word, amazing."

"I can't take it anymore, I have to start a thread on the forum. Another amazing person has appeared this year. Amazing people, why don't I have this kind of luck?"

"Hey, hey, hey, Teacher Mingqiang is about to be caught by Zhou Jiu."

"It all depends on whether Teacher Mingqiang can create some distance. As expected of the junior, she lives up to her Tyrannosaurus Rex title. Her attacks can be summed up in one word: fierce."

"He dodged it."

"Oh, I also want to see Teacher Mingqiang get beaten up like Brother Chu."

"Hey hey hey, hit! The junior girl got hit. I'm betting on Teacher Mingqiang this time."

"You spoke too soon, haha. This junior didn't dodge and went straight for it. Teacher Mingqiang is in danger."

"The chain kick is here again. I like this. It feels really good to hit people."

"Watch out, you might get kicked in the end. Wow, she doesn't act like a newbie at all. Is this junior the top freshman? She's so amazing."

"Wow, I won the bet! The junior is going to win."

"Pfft, I won! Haha, Instructor Mingqiang is awesome!"

Zhou Jiu opened the mecha hatch and met Chu Zhao who was waiting for her. She did not shy away and let Chu Zhao take her down. Her fingers were trembling a little; after playing several rounds in a row, her fingers were not used to it.

"It's okay, we'll definitely win next time." Chu Zhao's voice was very gentle.

Zhou Jiu smiled and raised an eyebrow: "Are you trying to comfort me? Don't worry, I'm not disappointed."

That's true. If losing a lot during practice can help her discover her weaknesses and make progress, then it's worth it. In the mecha battlefield, it's not about winning or losing, it's about life and death. She just wants to find a chance for survival in the future by losing again and again.