Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"Martial arts ceremonies and the like should also keep up with the times."

"Regardless of what weapons are used, let's just talk about how exciting it is to watch."

The reporters in the back row looked at each other, and surprisingly found that what Yan Huan said made a lot of sense.

While its fairness is questionable, it is certainly exciting.

Hook asked again:

"Well, next question."

"Luca seems to be in poor form lately."

“But Belloberg will continue to support him, and many more friends will continue to support him.”

"Coach Yan Huan, please say a few words for Luca's fans."

As Luka's coach, it is very important for Yan Huan to reassure the fans in this situation.

Thinking of this, Yan Huan spoke up:

"Thank you for your support, fans. If you spend more money to upgrade Luca's equipment, he will definitely play even better."

"Leave the rest of the useless stuff out, let's keep our dirty and sordid money relationship going."

"..."

Seeing the media behind them whispering again, the press officer quickly called for a halt.

"Alright, alright, this reporter's time is up. Coach Yan Huan, please choose another reporter to ask a question!"

After Hook stepped down, Yan Huan raised her hand again and selected the most conspicuous reporter in the center of the crowd.

Camille, who had been chosen, stepped forward, bowed, and then spoke:

"Hello Coach Yan Huan, I am Carmel, an intern reporter from Interstellar Peace Company."

"Although the match was nerve-wracking, it was a very meaningful match overall."

"Many analysts predicted that the match would be evenly matched, but unexpectedly, Potio dominated Luca and controlled the match from start to finish."

"Coach Yan Huan, what was the reason that Luca was suppressed throughout the game?"

Camille asked the question that all the fans were concerned about: Luca wasn't incapable of beating others, but the way he was being utterly humiliated was just too embarrassing.

Yan Huan must now give a perfect answer to this question to regain the trust of the media and fans in Luca.

"I'm sorry, everyone."

Yan Huan placed her hands on the table and said seriously:

"Here's what happened: Portio, the Sea Patrolman and a wanted criminal by the Interstellar Peace Corporation, threatened Luca before the match not to fight back, or he would hack into Pierpoint and delete Luca's game data registered with various game companies."

"Luca had no choice but to back down."

"I see." Camille nodded. "Then, may I ask why the Sea Ranger Potio ultimately chose to surrender?"

"Because he needed to pee, he wanted to go to the toilet," Yan Huan explained.

“That’s a very logical explanation,” Camille nodded again.

"Thank you for your answer, Coach Yan Huan."

"So the next question is that many viewers are very concerned about Luca's condition in the next match."

"Coach Yan Huan, can you tell us whether Luca has emerged from the shadow of being threatened by the wanted criminal?"

"No."

Yan Huan said seriously:

"I've already bought my boat ticket home."

"???" The major media outlets began whispering again.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

The press officer quickly stepped forward.

"Alright, that concludes the Q&A session!"

……

after a while.

Camille nervously arrived at the newsstand and immediately bought the latest newspaper.

Sure enough, Luca was logged in again.

The title is: [Iron Arm No Match for Silver Spear: Luca Suffers First 'Defeat' in Martial Arts Tour]

[After the match began, Luca roared and charged at his opponent. Potio quickly drew his weapon and fired several shots, and Luca fell to the ground.]

[Potio not only defeated Luca in a flash, but also set a new record for the fastest knockout in this year's martial arts festival!]

Now, everyone on the Jingfeng ship knows that Luca was instantly defeated by Potio.

……

Inside Luca's lounge.

Carmel shouted at Yan Huan:

"That Portio is too outrageous! If it weren't for that iron arm blocking him, Luca would have been...!"

"Hey."

Luca sat on the bed and sighed helplessly.

"Our level is far too low."

"As I approached him, I felt as if... I saw death."

"But what about your iron arm?" Camille asked with great concern.

During the match, Luca's iron arm, along with his prosthetic limb, was completely destroyed by Potio's gunshot.

"Clara had prepared a few spares for me..." Luca looked haggard.

"But what's the use of that?"

"If we run into Potio again, we'll just get shot one by one..."

"A country bumpkin like me who's never seen the world shouldn't even be participating in this kind of competition; my skill level is way too low..."

Camille quickly comforted him:

"Don't give up! We haven't lost yet, have we? In the end, Potio surrendered, and he's the one who lost!"

Luca shook his head, his expression complicated.

"Everyone understands that this is a gift from him to me."

"I'd rather we just lose, that way I'd feel a little better."

"My winning streak is a joke."

"Maybe... the fans just want to see me make a fool of myself, to see me get taught a lesson again and lose the game in a humiliating way."

"Ugh."

Luca was extremely anxious at this moment.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Jepard, Miss Bronya… I, I’m just a useless piece of trash.”

"Forget it, they don't need me anymore."

“A few days ago, Seele also signed up for the competition. She’ll definitely make it to the end…”

"I... I can go back to my hometown now."

"?" Yan Huan tilted her head. "What are you babbling about? We've worked so hard for so long, and now you want to go back to your hometown?!"

"Wake up! After a few more matches, you'll be matched with Yanqing and his friends in higher ranks!"

Chapter 1020 Oh, stand up, little devil!

"Excuse me... please leave me alone for a while."

……

The corridor outside the lounge.

Camille said helplessly:

"Sigh... Luca looks so dejected, let's not bother him for now."

"I'm going out for a walk to see if I can find a way to get Luca back on his feet."

"And you, Mr. Yan Huan?"

"...?"

Yan Huan stood with her hands in her pockets, staring at the contestants coming and going in the distance, looking completely unconcerned.

Camille suddenly had a bad feeling.

“Um… Mr. Yan Huan.”

Camille tentatively tugged at Yan Huan's sleeve.

"You're not thinking of brainwashing Luca, are you?"

"Although it works well, I still don't feel it's quite right."

"Brainwashing? I didn't intend to do that."

Yan Huan stood still, her tone indifferent.

“Every competitor goes through this. Yanqing went through the same thing back then.”

"We've had such a smooth run so far, it's only now that we're facing a strong opponent."

"How long until Luca's next match?"