Fergus exclaimed excitedly.

"Brilliant, Sir!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

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Inside the Lost Arena.

Su Ming and the others sat in their seats, patiently waiting.

The crowd of enthusiastic spectators on site had reached the limit of their patience, with many picking up their drink bottles and throwing them into the arena, shouting to express their emotions.

"Get started already!"

...

At this moment, explosive music suddenly began playing on site. Right after, colorful spotlights lit up, focusing on the center of the arena.

Then, a metal platform rose up.

On the platform stood women in alluring uniforms, showing off their sexy midriffs with seductive expressions.

These women started a hot dance immediately.

The huge virtual projection screen clearly displayed the dancing scene.

The audience on site immediately went wild, with countless people whistling loudly and cheering.

At this moment, the women began to dance seductively while removing their clothes to reveal their fair skin.

The atmosphere of the site was instantly pushed to a climax.

"Wow, Boss! They’re so bold!"

Ankaga said excitedly to Su Ming.

"If someone dared to do this at a Federation event, I guarantee they’d be invited for tea immediately."

Zhang Yi said with a chuckle.

"Can you guys calm down? Don’t act like you’ve never seen the world before."

Su Ming replied calmly.

"Okay."

Ankaga and the others responded promptly.

At this moment, Hokas, beside them, said to Su Ming with a smile.

"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 replied very calmly.

"No need to pretend to be polite, there are no paparazzi here."

Hokas said, raising his hand to summon a small virtual projection screen for close view.

Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly.

Soon, the opening ceremony ended, and the dancing beauties finished their dances, striking various enchanting poses as the metal platform beneath them descended.

Then a virtual image of the female host appeared, speaking to the crowd.

"Now, let’s welcome all the contestants to take the stage!"

Ka!

Suddenly, small metal platforms rose up at the edges of the arena.

Each metal platform stood five mechas, along with mechanics and doctors.

Su Ming immediately spotted Novlin’s team, which had two old-model Gun Knights, two old-model Beast Mechas, and one new model Green Wing Mecha.

The lineup wasn’t great, but among the 200 teams participating, it was considered top-tier.

However, the mechas of the other competitors weren’t much better, and many used Third Generation Mecha produced by Neutral Countries, which had even worse performance.

But that was to be expected since Third Generation Mechas weren’t cheap.

In addition, Su Ming also saw that Akufa, Anton Lu, and Hayak, the three Deputy Corps Commanders, were also participating as leaders.

Su Ming was somewhat puzzled and asked 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 coughed awkwardly and replied.

"Alright."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

At this moment, the female host passionately addressed the crowd.

"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 virtual projection screen showed all the team icons rapidly shuffling.

In an instant, the match pairings for the first round, involving a hundred teams, were generated.

"Please welcome the selected teams to the stage!"

The female host shouted excitedly.

Immediately, the mechas flew up from their respective preparation platforms, following the virtual guidance to their designated positions.

Soon, the mechas for each match scattered evenly across the arena.

Ka!

One by one, metal walls rose, segmenting the entire arena into squares.

The two matched teams were enclosed together.

This setup allowed a hundred competing teams to duel simultaneously, rapidly quickening the elimination process.

Su Ming glanced over, seeing that Novlin’s first match opponent was using four Third Generation Mecha·Hercules and one Beast Mecha.

From the equipment perspective, Novlin’s team had a slight advantage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, an exciting showdown is about to begin. Let’s count down from 10 together!"

The female host shouted excitedly.

"10!"

.....

"1!"

"0!"

The crowd shouted fervently.

At this moment, all participating mechas launched attacks at their respective opponents.

Su Ming looked over at the combat involving Novlin.

He saw those few Hercules, wielding giant hammers, open their abdomen launch ports at lightning speed.

They fired flares and smoke bombs!

Boom!

The scene before Su Ming’s eyes was instantly enveloped in whiteness, as thick smoke covered the isolated arena.

"This tactic is quite rare."

"It’s okay, I guess they’re trying to engage in close combat."

Hokas explained to Su Ming.

"I can see that, but they seem to have forgotten there’s radar."

Su Ming nodded.

Soon the smoke gradually dispersed, revealing Novlin’s team retreating to a corner in unison with little harm done.

At this moment, Novlin controlled the Green Wing Mecha, lowering its Beam Cannon to fire a beam that struck right against the Barbarian Beast’s energy barrier.

Boom!

Amidst the intense explosion, Novlin piloted the Green Wing, quickly rushing forward, swinging its Beam Saber with ferocity.

Mei Lu and others scattered, utilizing their agility to fire beam after beam at the cumbersome Herculi.