[Chapter: 74 Battle of Metal Giants II]
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"This is Wan News. The huge Transformers that landed two kilometers in the sky are truly terrifying. They fought fiercely and destroyed most of Hong Kong. The presidential palace was destroyed, and President Ma Yinjiu tragically died." During the midday news broadcast, the live host screamed.
"The news broke urgently: two monsters fell from the sky, and the city of Manila was destroyed. The president's whereabouts are unknown, and 30,000 soldiers tragically lost their lives." The news was urgently broadcast on the Philippine National News.
"Emergency news, emergency news: two-kilometer robots flew into Hanoi, the city of Hanoi was destroyed, and the death toll is enormous. The mayor has appealed to the people across the country to stay calm." This news is being broadcast throughout Vietnam.
"Just in: the capital, New Delhi, has suffered a massive terrorist attack."
"According to the latest news, Flower Garden City, Singapore, was sunk by two long kilometers of Transformers. Since then, there has been no Singapore in this world. The Chairman expressed his deep condolences."
"The news was broadcast everywhere. In Hong Kong, two giant monsters appeared from the sky, the city was destroyed, and the president's whereabouts are unknown."
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At the same time in Tokyo, a bustling cosmopolitan city with a population of more than 13 million, everyone was working, shopping and eating as usual, not aware of the death threat.
"Look at the sky, what is that?"
"It looks like two huge Iron Giants."
"They seem to be fighting."
A blazing missile streaked across the sky like a fiery comet, leaving a trail of smoke and destruction in its wake. It closed in on the bustling streets below with terrifying speed.
"That's... that's a missile! RUN! It's not a drill! MOVE!" screamed a panicked citizen, their voice barely audible over the screeching roar of the projectile.
BOOOOOOOM!
The missile detonated upon impact, unleashing an earth-shattering explosion. The ground convulsed violently as the blast wave tore through the city, ripping buildings from their foundations and hurling debris skyward. Towering flames erupted, engulfing entire city blocks in a fiery inferno that painted the sky blood-red.
Amid the chaos, William and Lockdown plummeted from the heavens, locked in a fierce grapple. Their colossal forms crashed into the earth with a deafening BOOM, carving a massive crater a kilometer wide. The shockwave obliterated nearby structures, sending tremors rippling across the ground.
The streets ran red with the devastation, countless lives lost in the aftermath.
Panting heavily, William staggered to his feet, his battered form visibly trembling. One hand clutched his chest, the other his stomach, as he struggled to steady himself. His metallic body was cracked and flickering with unstable energy, shifting colors as if on the verge of collapse.
Lockdown, equally damaged but unyielding, rose with a twisted grin. "Boy," he snarled, his voice dripping with malice, "I'll rip you apart limb by limb."
William sneered, his tone defiant. "Yeah, and I'll let you? Keep dreaming, scrapheap."
Lockdown lunged forward, his movements a blur of raw power.
BOOOOM!
The two titans collided with the force of a meteor strike, igniting a new wave of destruction. Skyscrapers crumbled as their shockwaves rippled outward, and the ground fractured beneath them, splitting open to swallow the remnants of the once-thriving metropolis.
The city's military forces sprang into action. Fighter jets streaked across the sky, tanks rolled through the devastated streets, and a barrage of missiles rained down upon the battling giants.
"Pests!" Lockdown bellowed, his voice echoing like thunder. With a sweep of his arm, he unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, tearing through the advancing Self-Defense Forces. Jets spiraled out of control, crashing into fiery infernos, while tanks exploded like firecrackers under the relentless onslaught.
A fighter pilot's frantic voice crackled over the comms. "Requesting reinforcements! Enemy weapons are too powerful! We need immediate firepower support!"
"An armed fleet is en route," came the response. "ETA five minutes. Hold the line until then."
But the line was collapsing. As the transmission ended, William fired a projectile of his own, obliterating the fighter midair.
Lockdown charged William once more, their collision sparking another catastrophic explosion.
Missiles screamed from the distance, striking Lockdown squarely in the back. The impact staggered him, his roar of pain shaking the battlefield.
Onboard an aircraft carrier in Tokyo Bay, a gunner announced, "Direct hit! Target neutralized!"
"Good! Keep firing!" the fleet commander barked.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A volley of missiles streaked toward the combatants. William deftly grabbed Lockdown, using him as a shield, before retreating into the shadows.
Lockdown's laughter boomed through the smoke. "You dare challenge me, insects?" With a feral roar, he launched himself toward the fleet, his glowing energy cannons primed and ready.
"OPEN FIRE!" the fleet commander screamed, panic lacing his voice.
A barrage of missiles and anti-aircraft fire lit up the sky, but Lockdown weaved through them with horrifying precision. His cannons glowed brighter before unleashing twin beams of raw destruction.
The beams struck the flagship aircraft carrier.
BOOOOOM!
The carrier erupted in a massive fireball, fragments of its hull raining down upon the surrounding fleet. Flames roared as the debris crushed nearby vessels, creating an apocalyptic scene on the water.
"Is that all?" Lockdown sneered, turning back toward the city.
But his gloating was cut short as a massive fist slammed into his face.
"Aaaaargh!" he roared, stumbling backward into Tokyo Bay.
BOOOOM!
His massive frame crashed into the water, creating a tidal wave that surged toward the city. The wave consumed the already-devastated streets, drowning thousands in its wake.
William, his body sparking and faltering, hovered above the chaos. His movements were sluggish, his power dwindling.
"Damn it," he muttered, his voice strained. "I can't hold this together. If this keeps up… I'll tear myself apart."
Lockdown, emerging from the water with murderous intent, wasted no time. He shot toward William like a missile, his energy crackling with unrelenting fury.
William's body seized up, unable to evade in time.
BOOOOOOOM!
Lockdown's fist drove into William's chest, shattering his defenses and sending him hurtling through the air. His massive frame smashed into the iconic Tokyo Tower, reducing it to rubble in a single, catastrophic blow.
The ground shook as the tower collapsed, its steel skeleton twisting and crumbling into dust.
Lockdown stood triumphant amid the carnage, his glowing eyes locked on William's broken form. The battle was far from over, and with each passing moment, the destruction only grew more apocalyptic.
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