Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1708: 542: Beginning_2
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
Fergus shouted in excitement.
“Brilliant, Sir!”
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Within the Lost Arena.
Su Ming and his companions occupied their seats, waiting patiently.
The onsite crowd of fired-up spectators had exhausted their patience, as numerous individuals hurled drink bottles into the arena while yelling to vent their feelings.
“Get started already!”
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Suddenly, blasting music erupted at the venue. Moments later, vibrant spotlights flashed on, beaming down at the arena's center.
A metallic platform then ascended.
Women dressed in tempting uniforms perched on it, flaunting their alluring bare midsections with provocative looks.
These dancers launched into a sizzling performance right away.
The massive virtual display screen broadcasted the dance vividly.
The onsite audience exploded in frenzy, with hordes whistling shrilly and roaring in approval.
Now, the performers swayed provocatively, shedding their outfits to expose smooth pale skin.
The venue's vibe skyrocketed to its peak instantly.
“Wow, Boss! They’re so bold!”
Ankaga exclaimed to Su Ming with thrill.
“If someone dared to do this at a Federation event, I guarantee they’d be invited for tea immediately.”
Zhang Yi chuckled as he spoke.
“Can you guys calm down? Don’t act like you’ve never seen the world before.”
Su Ming responded coolly.
“Okay.”
Ankaga and the rest answered quickly.
Right then, Hokas next to them grinned at Su Ming.
“Sir Su Ming, I’m telling you, it’s only in the Land of Lost that you can see such shows. It’s impossible to have it in the Federation. You should enjoy it well, or you’ll miss the opportunity.”
“Not interested.”
Su Ming answered with utter composure.
“No need to pretend to be polite, there are no paparazzi here.”
Hokas remarked, lifting his hand to call up a mini virtual screen for a closer look.
Su Ming's lip corner twitched faintly.
Shortly after, the opening show wrapped up; the dancers concluded their routines, holding sultry poses while the platform under them sank back down.
A holographic figure of the female announcer then materialized, addressing the audience.
“Now, let’s welcome all the contestants to take the stage!”
Ka!
All at once, compact metal platforms emerged along the arena's borders.
Every platform featured five mechas, plus their technicians and medics.
Su Ming quickly located Novlin’s squad: it included two outdated Gun Knights, two outdated Beast Mechas, and a fresh Green Wing Mecha.
The composition wasn't impressive, yet it ranked among the elite for the 200 entering teams.
Still, rival teams' mechas performed similarly poorly, with plenty relying on Third Generation Mecha from Neutral Countries that lagged even more.
This made sense, given Third Generation Mechas' steep price tag.
Moreover, Su Ming noticed Akufa, Anton Lu, and Hayak—the three Deputy Corps Commanders—leading their own teams too.
Curiosity struck Su Ming, so he queried Hokas.
“Hokas, why don’t you form a team with all the Deputy Corps Commanders? Wouldn’t that increase your odds of winning?”
“Theoretically, yes, but in practice, it wouldn’t have much of an advantage and would be easily targeted and taken out. Of course, the most important reason is that it’s hard to split the final prize.”
Hokas cleared his throat uneasily before answering.
“Alright.”
Su Ming smiled back.
Just then, the female host fired up the crowd with zeal.
“Everyone, let me emphasize once again that the use of nuclear bombs is prohibited. Any other dirty means are fair game as long as you win. Now, let’s proceed with the first round of matching!”
The giant virtual screen displayed team emblems whirling swiftly.
In a flash, first-round pairings for the hundred teams locked in.
“Please welcome the selected teams to the stage!”
The announcer bellowed with hype.
At once, mechas soared from their prep spots, guided virtually to assigned zones.
Quickly, combatants for each bout spread out evenly over the arena.
Ka!
Metal barriers ascended one after another, dividing the arena into grids.
Paired teams found themselves boxed in together.
This arrangement let all hundred teams clash at once, speeding up eliminations dramatically.
Su Ming scanned around and saw Novlin facing a foe with four Third Generation Mecha·Hercules and one Beast Mecha.
Equipment-wise, Novlin held a minor edge.
“Ladies and gentlemen, an exciting showdown is about to begin. Let’s count down from 10 together!”
The female host yelled with fervor.
“10!”
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“1!”
“0!”
The spectators bellowed wildly.
Precisely then, every mecha in the fray charged at their foes.
Su Ming turned his gaze to Novlin’s battle.
Those few Hercules mechs, clutching massive hammers, swiftly unveiled their abdominal launch bays right before his eyes.
They unleashed flares along with smoke grenades!
Boom!
A veil of pure white instantly shrouded the vista ahead of Su Ming, dense fumes engulfing the confined battleground.
Rare maneuver indeed.
No issue, looks like they're gearing up for melee engagement.
Hokas clarified for Su Ming.
Clear enough, yet they've overlooked the radar's existence.
Su Ming acknowledged with a nod.
The haze thinned out shortly, unveiling Novlins squad pulling back cohesively to one edge, scarcely injured.
Novlin then handled the Green Wing Mecha, angling its Beam Cannon low to blast a shot directly onto the Barbarian Beasts energy shield.
Boom!
Through the ferocious blast, Novlin surged the Green Wing ahead, brandishing its Beam Saber in a brutal arc.
Mei Lu and companions fanned out, harnessing their swiftness to unleash successive beams upon the lumbering Herculi.
Roar!
Pew pew pew~zap crackle boom!
Laser bursts echoed chaotically as the Herculi dodged incoming fire while countering with heavy swings, their hammers whistling through air. Novlin's team evaded dexterously, hammers missing narrowly as beams scorched armor plating. Sparks flew wildly, barriers flickering under relentless assault. Explosions rocked the arena, dust and debris swirling amid the fray. Fighters shouted commands, coordinating strikes with precision amid the chaos.
Dodge!
Strike!
Push forward!
Charge!
Slash slash boom!
Team up!
Blast them!
Hold the line!
Fire away!
Team attack!
Evade!
Flank them!
Support fire!
Heal up!
Double strike!
Rush in!
Grab hold!
Hold tight!
Press on!
Damn it, what a mess!
Fight back!
Ha ha ha!
Push ahead!
Strike hard!
Power surge!
Ultimate blast incoming!
Ha ha, perfect timing for a massive strike on the weak spot, hammer swing missing completely as comrades dodge. The Herculi stumble, barriers cracking under focused fire. Fighters rally, beams piercing armor, explosions chaining. Victory nears as the foes falter, team pushing advantage relentlessly.
Endure!
It hurts!
Charge now!
Attack!
Fall back!
Regroup!
Ha ha, solid hit on the flank, comrades coordinating perfectly to shatter defenses. Foes reel from impacts, sparks showering, arena trembling from blasts. Team surges, overwhelming the enemies step by step.
Quick, heal up, they're breaking through!
Push!
Dive!
No way!
Ha ha, the Herculi squad unleashes devastating hammer combo, but comrades evade flawlessly, countering with beam barrages. Explosions light up the field, foes staggering as barriers fail. Team capitalizes, striking vital points amid the turmoil.
That combo was insane, heal the team now, they're gaining ground. Hammer misses wide, sparks fly as we dodge. Foes charge futilely, beams carving through armor. Push the assault!
Lightning!
Storm!
Charge!
Ha ha, flawless flank strike, dodging hammer swings while hammering weak spots with beams. Explosions rock foes, team dominating completely.
Die!
Grab!
Smash!
Ha ha!
Fall back!
Overload!
Grab!
Endure blast!
Push!
Team grab!
Take cover!
Endure!
Strike back!
Foes press!
Hold!
Power up!
Surge!
Team heal!
Push through!
Good job, heal and regroup, foes weakening under fire. Hammer swings miss, beams land true. Victory in sight!
Ha ha!
Lightning rush!
Fall!
Charge team!
Grab slash!
Power beam!
Awesome!
Storm rush!
Team heal!
Foes reel!
Grab!
Strike!
Ha ha!
Blast!
Fall back!
Overcharge!
Beam volley!
Strike true!
Team dodge!
Cover me!
Ha ha, perfect dodge strike combo, foes crumbling under assault. Sparks and explosions fill the air, team triumphant.
Push!
Dash!
Can't hold!
Heal now!
Strike!
Team charge!
Grab hold!
Power slash!
Too strong!
Foes swarm!
Team heal!
Dodge rush!
Strike back!
Foes falter!
Ha ha!
Lightning strike!
Team push!
Overwhelm!
Victory charge!
Everyone, final push, they're done for! Beam the core, dodge the hammers, explode everything!
Yes!
Power surge, massive beam locks on core, hammer swing whiffed completely.
Team rally!
Strike final!
Power max!
Ultimate fire!
Ha ha, weak spot exposed, massive strike combo, hammer dodge flawless. Foes explode in chain reactions, team victorious amid cheers.
Heal team!
Dodge!
Team charge!
Foes fall!
Blast!
Storm!
Power heal!
Final strike!
Dash in!
Win it!
Ultimate!
Beam core!
Team dodge!
Foes break!
Team heal!
Hammer miss!
Victory!
Power surge!
Team push, dodge hammer, strike weak spot, massive explosion as barriers shatter. Foes collapse one by one, arena clearing.
Push now, can't let up, core exposed, hammer incoming but dodged perfectly, beam straight through!
Got it!
Dive!
Team heal!
Strike!
Final blast!
Push end!
Dodge hammer!
Team strike!
Core hit!
Explosion chain!
Victory roar!
Foes down!
Team cheer!
Heal all!
Stand tall!
Wave cheer!
Storm end!
Grab win!
Foes gone!
Push final!
Team victory!
Dodge last!
Strike home!
Ha ha!
Lightning end!
Beam final!
Team hold!
Win cheer!
Yes, we did it!
Team rush!
Dodge!
Strike!
Ha ha!
Foes explode!
Victory!
Team stand!
Final cheer!
Incredible battle, team intact, foes obliterated completely. Arena settles, cheers erupt.
Team win!
Foes dust!
Ha ha!
Team heal!
Stand proud!
Wave to crowd!
Victory pose!
Perfect win!
Team hug!
Cheers loud!
Ha ha, flawless victory, core destroyed, hammers silenced forever.
End scene!
Team celebrates.
Novlin victorious!
Su Ming smiles.
Battle over.
Great fight!
Team back.