Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"I wanted to tell you that I have signed a new spokesperson, who will make his official debut at this product launch event."

"Luca appeared at the event, but he wasn't the spokesperson. This will dispel people's unfounded speculations, and the rumors will soon disappear."

"By the way, I brought Luca a new combat prosthetic as a gift."

"I noticed that in previous matches, his hands were making some slight braking mistakes. I'm afraid they're worn out and unusable?"

Topa looked at Luca and said helplessly:

“I’m also having a headache because you refuse to take the company’s money, so I have no choice but to use these small favors to [buy] you.”

"Huh? But..." Luca wanted to say something more.

Topa gently waved his hand.

Don't ask me hurtful questions like "[how much money should I give you]". It's just a small gift, it's not worth much.

That's all I wanted to say. It's getting late, and I need to go prepare for the press conference.

"Then let's say goodbye."

Topa turned around calmly and walked towards the door.

In response, Luca couldn't help but ask her as she walked away:

"But Miss Topa, why are you helping us?"

“…” Toppa stopped in his tracks.

He then gave a helpless smile.

"The pride of you Arilol people is as cold and hard as a stone in the snow."

"Your subtext is that I'm asking what your real intentions are, right?"

Toppa turned around and explained:

“I respect people who cannot be bought… or rather, everything related to Belloberg is a project I’m in charge of, and I have to consider its long-term interests.”

"You can choose whichever reason you want to convince yourself. See you tomorrow."

……

the next day.

'Idiot Luka!!'

'Idiot Yan Huan!!'

Amidst the warm greetings from everyone present, Yan Huanhuan and Luca attended Topa's launch event as scheduled.

In the center of the venue, Toppa personally welcomed the two.

"Welcome both of you."

“Luca, I’m very glad that you could put aside your prejudice against me and attend this launch event.”

"The press conference is about to begin."

In the center of the noisy venue, apart from the haters who were cursing Luca, a large number of people were simply there to participate in the event.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the host, Jimi, slowly walked onto the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, fellow villagers, regardless of whether we in Luofu have a concept of day and night, I wish you all a good morning, a good afternoon, and a good evening!"

"I'm your favorite host—Jimi!!"

"Today is a good day, all matches will be postponed."

"The match between Luca and Sokin the other day must have left many viewers feeling quite indignant, right?"

"How could the brave and upright Shuojin lose to the treacherous and cunning Luca?"

"This is absolutely infuriating!"

"That's right!" Yan Huan quickly put on her headscarf and cheered.

"The sinner Luca must be put to trial!!"

Luca: "..."

The passion of the surrounding crowd was instantly ignited.

"Down with Luca! Avenge Shuojin!"

"Down with Luca! Avenge Shuojin!!"

"Revenge! Revenge! Revenge!!"

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Jimi loudly proclaimed:

"So today, under my old Jim's arrangement, a [revenge match] has been specially organized for the contestant Shuojin, and the target of revenge is naturally the infamous [Iron Arm] - Luca!"

"???"

Luca was even more confused.

Camille, who was standing to the side watching Yan Huan rush over to sell eggs, also panicked.

No, Miss Topa, are you really going to help them go down the path of infamy and fame? No way!

'Luca, forget it!! Pshaw!!!'

Get out of here!

'Rubbish!'

'Useless trash!!'

"Everyone, please be patient."

Jimi grabbed the microphone and announced:

"Next up is the warrior who will soon stage a revenge drama, and also the spokesperson for [Next Generation Powered Combat Armor ARMS], the inheritor of the Immortal Boat Ancient Martial Arts, and the spokesperson for Interstellar Peace Company's products—Shuojin!"

Shuojin slowly entered the arena with his large mecha, waving confidently to the audience.

'? ? ? '

The air suddenly became quiet.

'Did I come to the wrong place? Isn't this Shuojin a traditional martial arts practitioner who opposes the company? How come he's taken on this job endorsing mecha?'

'I was watching him stream online the whole time, showing off his amazing feat of breaking through the company's mechs with his bare hands...'

Yan Huan was holding a basket of eggs, and before she had sold even a few, she immediately sensed that something was wrong.

He thought for a mere 0.5 seconds before quickly tearing off the 'Die, Luca!' headband and replacing it with a new one that read 'Shuojin, you despicable scoundrel, clear Luca's name!'

Continue selling.

"..."

Chapter 994 I will avenge myself!

After greeting the audience, Shuo Jin smiled and said:

“Some people may find it strange to see me standing on this stage, and assume that I am two-faced and have succumbed to the temptation of money and profit, becoming a traitor to the Immortal Ship.”

"But I want to tell you all, things are not as you think!"

He looked at the mecha behind him, full of pride and confidence.

"When the company first approached me and asked me to be the spokesperson for this mecha, I refused!"

"The ancient martial arts of the Immortal Boat that Shuo has painstakingly practiced is a genuine intangible cultural heritage. Its effect on strengthening the body is far superior to that of mecha, and it is a rare treasure of the world's civilization!"

At this moment, an audience member shouted:

"So, why are you standing on that stage?"

"If you're being kidnapped, blink twice, Mr. Shuojin!"

Shuo Jin seemed a little flustered when asked this question.

"Cough cough."

"You may not have heard, but our martial arts lineage actually has a long-standing relationship with the mechs of the Interstellar Peace Corporation..."

"Then some people may ask, how is this Immortal Boat Martial Arts related to the Interstellar Peace Company?"

"This story dates back more than two hundred years."

"According to historical records, the Erudite Society was invited to assist the Fairy Ship in the War of Abundance..."

Shuojin's vivid and engaging explanation.

"At that time, wise men from the Academy of Broad Knowledge imitated the golden men of the Immortal Ship, creating thirteen sets of power armor and carefully improving the golden men's fighting techniques to aid the Immortal Ship—"

"This is the origin of the ancient martial arts that Shuo uses."

He lowered his head and said regretfully:

"It's a pity that with the passage of time, this beautiful story of alliance has been forgotten by later generations."

"That's why I'm here today—I want to restore history and bring it to life!"

"The mechs of Interstellar Peace Company are also treasures of our Immortal Boat Ancient Martial Arts!"

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Jimi grabbed the microphone and joined in the banter:

"I never would have guessed that the company's power armor would have such a deep connection with the Celestial Ship—"

Only then did the audience come to their senses.

"???"

Is Xianzhou Ancient Martial Arts derived from Jinren Fighting Techniques?

So how did the Jurchens learn martial arts? Was it a program set up by the Abundant Creatures?

"I am a fictional historian; this is historical fabrication."

"The company's mechs and your martial arts share the same origin, right? Why didn't you remember before? Did the company use money to awaken your memory?"