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[Next up is the warrior about to stage a grand revenge drama, who is also the spokesperson for the next-generation powered combat armor ARMS, the inheritor of the ancient martial arts of the Immortal Boat, and the product spokesperson for Interstellar Peace Company—Shuojin!]

Armor, ancient martial arts, spokesperson... these words are strangely combined, leaving the surrounding crowd puzzled.

[...Isn't Shuojin a traditional martial arts practitioner who opposes the company? How come he's taken on this job endorsing mecha?]

[I saw him livestreaming his feat of breaking through the company's mechs with his bare hands before... how come he's end up endorsing the company's weapons now?]

I have no idea either. How did these two get so close? What's going on here?

Seeing the doubts raised around him, Shuo Jin quickly stepped forward to explain, saying that things were not as everyone thought, and that he was definitely not someone who would succumb to money and interests.

As for why he was chosen as the spokesperson for the company's mecha...

[Ahem, you may not have heard, but our martial arts lineage has a long-standing relationship with the mechs of the Interstellar Peace Corporation.]

[So, some people might ask, how does this Immortal Boat Ancient Martial Arts have anything to do with Interstellar Peace Company?]

This story dates back more than two thousand years. Historical records show that the Learned Society was invited to assist the Immortal Ship in the War of Abundance...

At that time, the Bo Shi Society imitated the Golden Man of the Immortal Ship and created thirteen sets of powered mechs. They also carefully improved the Golden Man's fighting techniques to assist the Immortal Ship. This is the origin of the ancient martial arts used by the Golden Man.

As a result, this story of alliance was forgotten, which is why Shuojin stepped forward to restore and revive history.

This nonsensical story also drew criticism from the audience.

"This is true historical fact!"

"You know what, there's actually some truth to this story, and some people might actually believe it!"

"Even fictional historians felt they didn't deserve the title."

If Shuojin had maintained this persona from the beginning, he probably would have gotten away with it. But for fans who were attracted by his anti-company persona, this is undoubtedly a major setback.

Why didn't you want to remember before? Did the company use money to wake you up from your reverie?

【You're only telling us this now? How can you face us, your longtime fans, Shuojin?!】

[Shuojin, get out! Shuojin, get out!]

Just like with Luca before, the boomerang eventually struck Shining on the head.

However, Shuojin didn't care about this.

He intended to sell his reputation from the very beginning.

As long as you can get on the company's product spokesperson bandwagon, the benefits behind it are enormous, and you can even throw away your so-called fan base.

When the battle began, just like the boos directed at Luca earlier, the surrounding crowd started jeering at Shimmering Gold.

Disgusting.

Go back to the company!

And Luca lived up to expectations, successfully defeating Shimmering Gold, who was wearing the company's power armor, once again.

Shuo Jin was stunned by the defeat and could hardly believe what he was seeing.

[This must be a conspiracy, no doubt about it! It's a conspiracy! It's a conspiracy by the company! Viewers, Luca must have colluded with the company and used some underhanded means to defeat me like this!]

This time, however, Shuo Jin no longer has anyone to support him when he tries to repeat his old tricks, and all that awaits him is a disgraceful end.

Oh, I almost forgot, he even lost the company endorsement opportunity that he valued most.

For this contest, Topa chose to bet on both ends.

As he spoke, Jimi began to introduce another product of the company: Luca's new prosthetic limb, the Mamitu 17ProPlus combat exoskeleton!

Everyone was somewhat surprised by the company's actions of placing bets on both ends.

"The company is smart; they can't lose money no matter what. If Shuojin wins, they promote mechs; if Luca wins, they promote prosthetics."

"Haha, the company is winning big!"

"Topa is so naughty, but I love her!"

"So you've become a spokesperson after all. As expected of you, Director Toppa!"

"Good, good, good. Anyway, at least one of the mech and the prosthetic limb can get out. This is a pretty good idea!"

"Now Shuojin has lost both fame and fortune, haha, awesome!"

"What if Shuojin doesn't agree?"

"Even Ms. Black Tower couldn't withstand the company's financial power, so what can he possibly use to do so?"

Upon hearing Jimi's announcement, Shuojin began to panic completely.

[Ms. Toppa, this isn't what we agreed on! Isn't this my press conference?]

To this, Toppa unusually crossed his arms and adopted a cold expression.

First of all, this is neither your press conference nor his press conference; this is the company's product launch. Secondly, this is exactly as agreed, Mr. Shuojin—this press conference will belong to the winning product.

Hearing Toppa announce the results, Shuojin was completely devastated.

[Topa! You treacherous and vicious company dog! I won't let you get away with this! I'm going to kill you!]

Topa: [Security, clean this up.]

And so, the only true historical figure, Shuo Jin, suffered a crushing defeat and was forced to leave the stage.

Then, guided by Jimi, the surrounding audience began chanting Luca's name to gain the chance to experience Iron Arm for free.

Looking at the scene before him, Luca was filled with emotion.

The young man from the countryside was shocked to see that the crowd had changed their tune so quickly, even though they had been cursing him just moments before.

This scene is also very familiar to viewers who have been surfing for a long time.

Public opinion is quite amazing, isn't it?

"They'll help whoever wins, they don't care about the truth."

"So I basically don't take sides online, for fear that one day the boomerang will hit me on the head."

"We're different. We help whoever is weak, focusing on balance!"

"Balanced? You guys are just here for the spectacle, aren't you!"

Afterwards, Toppa led Luca away from the scene and explained his previous cooperation with Shimmering Gold.

It wasn't just to help Luca, after all, the other party had dragged the company into this media storm as well.

So I gave him a chance—to refuse me to my face and continue to openly oppose the company, but unfortunately he didn't do it.

Unfortunately, Shuo Jin couldn't resist the huge temptation of being the spokesperson for the company's products, otherwise Toppa wouldn't have been able to win him over so easily.

Looking at his own endorsement poster on the advertising board next to him, Luca realized that he had no choice but to sign the contract.

Seeing this, Toppa explained.

Don't feel too guilty. Right now, among the participants in the martial arts ceremony, aside from that one wanted criminal, you're the only one who hasn't accepted the company's sponsorship yet.

Mentioning such a wanted criminal immediately piqued everyone's interest.

"Hmm? Could it be a Star Core Hunter?"

"I want to see the storyline of Yingbao!"

"He's so precious, how could he have forgotten about me!"

Chapter 473 Luca vs. Potio, will he win?

After successfully handling the minor incident involving the Radiant Gold, Luca continued to participate in the Challenge Tournament, overcoming obstacles and encountering various strange combinations along the way.

For example, the three Zhu Ming brothers, who were not born of the same father or mother, although they were a group, always gave people the feeling that 1+1+1<1.

Once Luca had accumulated enough points, his next opponent was revealed on the poster.

It was none other than the cybernetically enhanced sea patrolman, the wanted criminal Potio, who wielded a revolver!

The audience's eyes lit up when they saw this familiar friend.

"!!! It's Bobo Shark!"

"I knew it! Portio's revolver appeared in all the previous posters!"

"The cheerful smile duo (bushi)"

Luca: Huh? I'm playing against Potio? Really... wait, who is this?

"Looking at it this way, the bounties for Star Core Hunters are really high, all of them are in the billions!"

"After all, they are Star Core Hunters. Directly taking away Star Cores would cause a lot of chaos and disruption. Potio just has a grudge against the company."

"One person modified their limbs, the other modified everything. Will they win?"

Although Camille, a company employee, described Portio as very, very bad during the introduction.

However, Luca discovered that the Fairy Ship Alliance had not issued a warrant for Potio's arrest, so he chose to remain neutral regarding the sea patrol ranger.

Once on the ring, Potio raised his hand and brandished his gun, showing off his perfectly sculpted physique.

Meanwhile, Jimi, standing to the side, immediately started cheering Luca on.

[Go Luca! Beat Portio and then hand him over to me, we'll split the bounty!]

Potio: [You little darling! I'll stew you sooner or later!]

After saying that, Potio looked at his acquaintance and started chatting with him.

[Girl, oh my god! I can't believe I saw you here! Are you here to compete too?]

Xing, hands on hips, smiled confidently: "I'm not participating; I'm afraid I'll accidentally kill you."

Potio: [Hahaha, you little darling! I bet you're afraid I'll shoot you dead!]

When Potio looked at Luca, he gave a serious piece of advice.

"Kid, I'm giving you a serious piece of advice: withdraw from the competition. You're no match for me."

As a wanted criminal in the galaxy, the battle-hardened Portio is significantly weaker than the inexperienced Luca. Even Jepard himself is not confident of defeating Portio.

Pottiou naturally had his own reasons for persuading Luca to withdraw from the match.

[I want the news across the entire galaxy to be reporting that the company's wanted criminal became the most dazzling star at the martial arts ceremony, and he loved it so much that he made the company dogs who came to Xianzhou to do business look utterly pathetic.]

Hearing Portio's altered words, the audience found it quite difficult to remain calm.

"Hahaha, I love it so much, I burst out laughing!"

"What Love Wave TV"

"The innate ability to love"

"I can't help but laugh every time I see this beacon. How did they manage to make it like this? I want to get one for my brother too."

"I want one too! Do you have a special catgirl version?!"

Brother: 6

"Judging from what Potio said, he must be stronger than Luca, right?"

"Definitely. After all, this is reality, not the protagonist of a shonen manga. Shouting about bonds and rushing in won't work."

Luca, of course, refused to withdraw from the match in response to Potio's suggestion.

Seeing this, Potio didn't bother to persuade him any further.

"Since you want my bullets so badly, I can't very well refuse, can I? Heh, before coming here, I drew six auspicious divination slips from the Emperor's Bow Master at the Mirror Mirror Pavilion."

"Okay... if my next six bullets jam, you win. But if they don't jam... tsk tsk, this ring floor will be a mess~"

Luca: [Uh, Mr. Portio, we're just sparring, it's fine as it is, there's no need to risk our lives...]

Seeing that Luca was still in a relaxed state, Potio decided to test the other's awareness and show that he was not joking.

After all, once you leave the galaxy, you won't find kind people like the Nameless Guest everywhere.

Come on, look at the muzzle of my gun. Come over here and punch me. Do you dare?

As he spoke, Potio's aura gradually opened up, and an invisible pressure began to spread.

It was the difference in strength, as well as the killing intent that Portio had honed through countless life-and-death experiences, that made the audience feel somewhat uncomfortable for a moment.

Even Xing, who tried to dissuade him, was stopped. At this moment, Potio held a revolver directly at Luca.