Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1709: 542: Beginning_3
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
Rumble~
Right away, the enemies found themselves totally overwhelmed.
Su Ming shot a glance their way; Novlin's techniques had advanced considerably from earlier. Evidently, she'd trained diligently through the years.
Before long, Novlin's squad effortlessly defeated their foes, suffering just slight harm to a single Beast Mecha.
Yet, Novlin's group held back from lethal strikes. They aimed precisely at the power sources, sparing the cockpits and thus avoiding any deaths.
In various other combat areas, numerous mecha cockpits got pierced, blood spilling forth.
“Beautiful job!”
“Kill him!”
…
The crowd erupted in wild cheers.
Su Ming observed the spectacle, giving a faint head shake.
Right then, a group of heavily cosmetized ladies in revealing bikini outfits drew near Su Ming's crew, sticks jutting from their bosoms, grinning as they inquired.
“Hey handsome!”
Ankaga and Zhang Yi got startled too, asking puzzledly.
“Boss, why do they have sticks sticking out of their chests? And there are numbers on them? What do these mean?”
“How would I know.”
Su Ming shrugged, just as puzzled.
Hokas, nearby, laughed lightly before explaining.
“Are you fellows truly unaware, or just acting? That stick marks their role, the numbers show the cost; each one's priced uniquely, and with payment, their services are yours.”
“Really? Isn’t this an arena?”
Ankaga and Zhang Yi queried, somewhat skeptical.
“The arena offers private lounges for enjoying such services amid the viewing. Naturally, doing it onsite is an option too.”
Hokas elaborated, chuckling.
“No way, how does it work here?”
Zhang Yi and Ankaga stood stunned.
“Look over there!”
Hokas gestured straight ahead.
Su Ming's group turned to see, spotting folks blatantly getting frisky.
“Wow, amazing!”
Zhang Yi blurted out in shock.
“Ahem, don’t mess around!”
Su Ming cleared his throat, warning Zhang Yi and Ankaga.
“Understood, boss!”
Zhang Yi and Ankaga responded promptly.
Su Ming courteously spoke to the ladies before him.
“Sorry, we don’t need it, perhaps try elsewhere.”
“Alright!”
The women departed with reluctance.
Su Ming and his companions kept spectating the fights.
Hours passed.
Quickly, the top 32 teams were decided. Novlin’s squad advanced without issue, as did the other three Deputy Corps Commanders.
This proved the Holy Army members possessed real talent.
Regarding the Holy Army's feeble battle power, it's hardly their doing—their gear was simply abysmal.
The female host's holographic image reappeared at the arena's heart, her hand sweeping high!
Every metallic divider wall dropped down.
“Ladies and gentlemen, after intense battles, we have finally determined the thirty-two participating teams. Now comes the main event! We will now begin the first round of the top sixteen qualifiers. Let’s begin the draw for the first participating team!”
Swish!
The icons of the thirty-two teams spun wildly, halting shortly after.
Novlin’s image showed up.
The female host proclaimed with thrill.
“The first participating team is from the Holy Army Corps, with Deputy Corps Commander Novlin as the captain. Though Novlin isn’t well-known, she is definitely one of the dark horses. Let’s cheer for her!”
“Novlin!”
…
The spectators yelled passionately.
Novlin and her squad piloted their mechas off the platform.
The female host waved her hand anew, sending the virtual screen's icons whirling once more before it locked again.
“Here it is! It’s the representative team from the Corpse Tiger Association!”
“Conritan!!”
Suddenly, the onsite fans screamed in excitement.
Ka!
Just then, a Barbarian Beast Mecha clad in heavy armor everywhere, bearing a multi-tube missile pod on its left shoulder, descended from the stage, flanked by four standard Beast Mechas.
“This could be troublesome.”
Hokas remarked, a touch resigned.
“Is this Corpse Tiger Association very strong?”
Su Ming inquired gravely.
“It’s not that they are extremely strong, but they’re not easy to beat either. The Corpse Tiger Association is the fifth largest gang in the Lost City, quite formidable.”
Hokas clarified for Su Ming.
“Hmm.”
Su Ming nodded.
On the viewing platform.
Otaine faced Jikol and commented.
“Brother Jikol, your subordinates are impressive; all made it to the finals.”
“Brother Otaine, aren’t your sons into the finals as well?”
Jikol answered smilingly.
“Haha!”
Otaine roared with laughter.
At that instant, the female host declared outright.
“Start the battle!”
Novlin maxed out the Green Wing Mecha's engines at once, hurtling straight at Conritan; she needed to dispatch him fast.
“Seeking death!”
Conritan thrilled, maneuvered his Beast Mecha to clash with Novlin.
Boom~
The pair of mechas smashed together, energy beams flying everywhere,
The Green Wing Mecha slid back relentlessly.
Conritan ramped up the power ceaselessly, pinning Novlin down fiercely while exclaiming in glee.
“Girl, who could have imagined the power of my Beast Mecha would be this formidable.”
“What good is all that raw power!”
Novlin fine-tuned her mecha's stance, cranking the power output to maximum, steadying the backward-drift of the machine, before slamming a fierce kick into the Beast Mecha.
The whole Beast Mecha reeled backward across multiple steps.
A gleam flashed in Novlin’s eyes as she piloted the Green Wing Mecha into a charging rush, brandishing twin beam sabers for rapid successive cuts.
Conritan swiftly triggered the energy barrier.
Ka!
Two slashes utterly demolished the Beast Mecha’s energy barrier.
In a flash, Conritan fell into a dire disadvantage, hastily maneuvering the mecha to withdraw while firing open the missile ports to unleash magnetic storm missiles.