Chapter 851

If your mom saw the prize money you've won now, she'd understand you!

Yige'er asked lightly: "Can my prize money buy an army?"

... To buy a fully equipped mercenary army, you'd at least have to defend your title for twenty championships and take on countless endorsements. Could you last until then? Could your hometown last until then?

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Spirit Cage

"Sigh..."

Suixing shook her head with a solemn expression; regarding Igor's situation back then, she felt only a deep sense of helplessness and sorrow.

Although she now knows that Beloborg has been saved, putting herself in his shoes seven hundred years ago… on one side were the cheering crowds of Belphonet, on the other the Silver-mane Iron Guards defending their homeland to the death; Suixing could hardly imagine the torment he endured caught in between.

Xiadou frowned: "Igor helped the company earn money by competing, yet they wouldn't even lift a finger to help him…"

"No, the company also provided help—otherwise where would Beloborg's debt come from today? The company only wanted to offer loans and technical assistance; although that's still not enough for Beloborg, aside from the company, it's hard for Igor from a remote star system to find any other force willing to help."

"Perhaps the only thing in the universe willing to offer unconditional aid is the Astral Express? But there's only one such train in the whole universe, and for a planet to receive its aid exactly when facing destruction… that probability is astronomically low."

"If he gave up the idea of aiding his homeworld, he could live very comfortably alone in Belphonet. Amid the endless suffering of his homeland and the happiness within reach, he unhesitatingly chose the former." Bai Yue kui whispered, "... Even if he didn't bring back an army, he remains a hero worthy of Beloborg's pride."

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After watching the footage, everyone fell into silence.

Qing Que softly sighed: "It really is… a story heavier than expected…"

Igor left his homeworld before the antimatter legion invaded; thereafter, while participating in boxing matches across the galaxy, he would give speeches to the audience after each victory, hoping to raise awareness of the antimatter legion and save his homeland.

"He… is truly an extraordinary person."

Qing Que: "It's a shame the galaxy is so vast and a planet's voice so tiny… Sorry, I shouldn't have used such a frivolous tone to say something like 'a fresh story.'"

Unfortunately, the restored footage only contains this much; Ling Ke plans to stay in the Taibusi and work with Qing Que to finish the restoration, while Lu Ka intends to wander the streets alone.

"Wuu wuu wuu, you despise me~"

Lu Ka, whose expression had been rather solemn, couldn't help but let out a "pfft" laugh: "I should have given you some medicine back at Dan Ding Si. That doctor told me to walk around the city, see more of the world. If I kept doing this—wandering the streets alone a few more times—I might overcome my fear of the metropolis… When I first arrived in Luofu a few days ago, it really scared me."

"Sigh… After all, I'll have to compete across the galaxy for Beloborg like Igor did. But I can't keep getting scared into hallucinations all the time! Hahaha!"

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Marvel Universe

Not bad; Lu Ka has also found a path of his own—always competing in that little place Panyan Town would be a waste of his talent.

Seeing Lu Ka settle on his future direction, Steve also couldn't help but show a bit of relief: "If he can make a name for himself at this martial arts demonstration, it should help Beloborg gain fame across the galaxy, right?"

"Captain, actually just promoting Beloborg across the galaxy isn't that hard. If Lu Ka can make a name for himself at this martial arts demonstration, the company will surely want to sign him and sponsor his continued competitions—just like his senior Igor." Banner took up his cue: "Although this is a company that spans the galaxy, and even some executives' actions have deviated from 【Custody】, when it comes to making money they're dead serious. The galaxy may be vast, but in terms of development, no force can match the company."

"That's right." Tony raised his eyebrows: "Just like Silver Branch—instead of running around the galaxy in the flesh to promote purity, it's better to spend more money on the company's endorsements—as long as you give them enough credit points, they could even print my picture on Thanos's toilet lid, which is far more efficient than physical promotion."

"Does Thanos use a toilet?" Hawkeye suddenly asked.

"So that's where your attention is?" Tony raised his wine glass: "If I get the chance, I'll ask for you."

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Lu Ka walked alone along the streets of the Star River Sea, with pedestrians coming and going, yet he couldn't find a single place to sit and have tea.

(Sigh… I got lost again. Every street in this big city looks the same; I just want a cup of tea, and it's so hard…)

(Lu Ka, think positive about everything! Isn't this a perfect chance to practice asking for directions? Let's ask that guy over there.)

Lu Ka's gaze quickly locked onto Yan Qing standing not far behind him, and he enthusiastically went over to greet: "Um… sir… uh… I don't know your age, can I call you 'young man'?"

Yan Qing turned around: "Huh? You asking me? If you're not an immortal species, I'd guess we're about the same age. What do you need?"

"Young man, I'd like to ask: how do I get to the Sleepless Marquis?"

"Go forward to Proclamation Night Avenue, then keep going straight along the right side of the road; you'll see someone performing storytelling there—that's the Sleepless Marquis."

Lu Ka thanked him: "Thanks, young man! I'm really sorry… this is my first time visiting another civilization…"

Yan Qing smiled slightly: "Traveling to a foreign land, some discomfort is completely normal. If you need help, just speak up. By the way, where are you from?"

"I'm from Beloborg. We've only recently re-established contact with the galaxy, young man—you might not have heard of it."

Hearing the familiar place name, Yan Qing's eyes lit up: "Beloborg! I've heard people mention it… No wonder your iron arm looks so mighty—are you also here to participate in the martial arts demonstration, teacher?"

"Teacher? I couldn't possibly accept that—I'm Lu Ka, here specifically to take part in the martial arts demonstration. I hope to successfully challenge the platform-defending swordsman of the Luofu Immortal Vessel, make a name for myself, so that everyone will know the name of Beloborg."