It shouldn't have blocked, because it can't.
The sudden change made the three Viscount Level Empire Mechas that were charging Ji Xinghe hesitate, because they were very certain that Ji Xinghe would complete the action of rising before they could reach him.
Indeed, this was the case. Ji Xinghe not only rose but also casually pierced the Mech Heavy Sword into the Empire Mecha's cockpit, instantly terminating the life of an Empire Count.
Having a captive was crucial for both Ji Xinghe and the Alliance. This time, if he were to take a captive from the Empire Ape, there would be only one target in his sights.
Ji Xinghe, now standing upright and holding double swords, looked at a Duke Level Empire Mecha that had just emerged from the Dust Storm. The distance between them was roughly one hundred meters.
It arrived a bit late because it was examining the Marquis Level Mecha, trying to understand why it had been instantaneously killed by Ji Xinghe in one move.
