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Jiang Xue and Civilization descended, and everyone thought it was just a performance by Huankezhao, as both of them were labeled with Huankezhao's insignia, almost synonymous with it.
However, listening to Jiang Xue's words, the reality was far from that; this grand entrance was actually a prelude to their farewell from Huankezhao.
Shangguan Wangyu listened to Jiang Xue without showing any signs of sadness or shock, nor did he attempt to persuade her to stay, for he already knew everything.
"As for giving it your all, why bother with me? Even if Cao Ke fails, it will still be a victory for the elite nurtured by Huankezhao, and the honor will remain mine. But if Civilization fails, then your fate tonight could be quite dire. The opportunity I promised you to leave will turn into a mere illusion."
What Shangguan Wangyu referred to regarding the chance for rewards was one of the reasons why Jufeng had come here tonight.
Jiang Xue had honed her skills in Huankezhao for so many years, and with her extraordinary talent, she had already reached the pinnacle of the research field, even carving out a new understanding of her own.
However, up until now, Shangguan Wangyu could only speculate about how far this understanding had developed. Pressing her for answers would not yield good results, so he devised a rather creative plan.
That plan was to have Civilization face off against Cao Ke in a mecha duel tonight. Only if Civilization could defeat Cao Ke would they be allowed to leave. The mecha duel would take place in the Simulation Laboratory, requiring all parties to input their previous setting data, which would naturally allow Shangguan Wangyu to obtain Jiang Xue's data.
He had confidence in this plan or perhaps faith in Cao Ke. Although Civilization was a Red-Class Mecha Pilot, defeating Cao Ke seemed nearly impossible. Even with all of Jiang Xue's intelligence and ingenuity, their chances of leaving were extremely slim.
Cao Ke was a Mid-Level Red Rank pilot and currently the highest-ranked mecha operator in Cosmos.
Among the existing Red-Class Mecha Pilots, those who could reach mid-level were few and far between; they were almost like deities in their field.
The transition from Azure Rank to Azure Level marked a significant milestone; moving into Azure Level could propel one straight to success. In the Hurricane Team, only Hua Cheng and Du Peiwei had reached Azure Level. Now, after eight years, the other team members had just begun to step into Azure Level. They were all elites of the Galactic Ironclad Corps, and even they required considerable effort over many years to achieve such upgrades.
As for advancing from Azure Level to Crimson Rank, that was even more challenging. Reaching Crimson Rank felt like standing atop the Golden Sea Tower while looking down on all other ranks like ants.
However, within Crimson Rank, only those in the know understood that each stage was fraught with difficulties. When people referred to Red-Class Mecha Pilots, they typically did not need to specify their rank because most were at the lower tier; it was rare for someone to reach mid-tier in their lifetime—a true sifting through sand. Yet despite these daunting circumstances, some still achieved remarkable accomplishments at mid-tier.
Three Elders, One Middle-Aged Man, One Youngster—this saying was widely known in the mecha world of Cosmos. Time has passed; the three elders have truly aged and struggle even with basic tasks now, while the middle-aged man has also begun to show signs of gray hair. The once-famous young man has now grown into a young adult and is undoubtedly regarded as a war god of the Suihuan Army.
Tonight, the opponent of Civilization was an undefeated legend standing at the pinnacle of the world. Despite Civilization's remarkable reputation, they were still a step away from the summit.
Shangguan Wangyu had a foundation of confidence, while Jufeng and his group were in a do-or-die situation, compelled to win.
Civilization looked at Shangguan Wangyu, speaking earnestly yet without any hint of pressure: "Your Highness, you can rest assured. We will not let you down for this opportunity. Although the Long Night is long, our journey home is far; it would be better for us to start as soon as possible."
The key to Tonight was still a matter of life and death. Although the occasion was lavish, it felt particularly dull compared to the more precious matters at hand.
Shangguan Wangyu nodded brightly and then turned to Jufeng, invitingly saying, "Why don't we go upstairs to witness the event?"
The Simulation Laboratory of Huankezhao had many floors, with the nearest one being on the fifth floor. Thus, it made sense for Shangguan Wangyu to suggest going upstairs.
Jufeng nodded, taking Vera's hand, then bowed slightly and said, "Please lead the way, Your Highness."
This was their first true meeting, yet after just a brief exchange of words, they would soon find themselves on opposing sides.
It felt like a fated confrontation.
Both were exceptional individuals who understood that wasting words would serve no purpose; their worldviews were built on solid foundations that could not be shaken by each other's words. As for any pressure or verbal advantage, it would have no bearing on matters of life and death.
If Politeness were present, they might have tried to irritate their opponent even if they couldn't win. However, neither Jufeng nor Shangguan Wangyu possessed such a temperament, making it unlikely to witness any dramatic scenes.
With a slight smile, Shangguan Wangyu led the way into the venue. Jufeng, holding Vera's hand, followed closely behind alongside Civilization and Jiang Xue, all moving toward the interior.
Few could hear such heart-stopping dialogue; even those who did dared not turn to share with those nearby due to the astonishing implications within the words exchanged.
Most people in the venue had no idea what had transpired and assumed it was merely a private matter between friends. They even wished to intervene, their eyes filled with envy.
The figures of the group vanished into the venue, and soon after, the voice of Tony's Revelation echoed from the high platform ahead.
"Everyone, I, Huankezhao, would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you present here and showcase our formidable strength that surpasses the Universal Police. To that end, I have arranged an exciting program for everyone. You have truly come at the right time; a rare duel between Crimson-Class Mechas is about to begin. The contenders are General Cao Ke and the Civilian Experimenter. Let us open our eyes wide and await the spectacle!"
Under Tony's rhythmic voice, the crowd couldn't help but gasp in surprise! A duel between Red-Class Mecha Pilots was already a rare event, especially with Cao Ke and Civilization, two young leaders frequently in the media spotlight.
Excitement spread through the audience as discussions began to ripple among them, their faces lighting up with enthusiasm.
Cao Ke was a general of the Suihuan Army, while Civilization was a mecha experimenter under Huankezhao. The merchants were not well-versed in the specific classifications of Crimson-Class Mechas; they merely believed that both contenders were evenly matched. As a result, many began placing bets and speculating on the final outcome.
At the front of the venue, a virtual projection screen slowly appeared, measuring ten meters in both length and width, displaying exceptionally clear images.
Among the crowd, a young man who had just encountered Jufeng at the entrance wore a smile as he fixed his gaze on the screen, murmuring softly, "I hope you can make it out alive."
(To be continued)
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