Chapter 884: Starlit Martial Performance Ceremony (39)

Lu Ka asked, "You don't believe I can win, so you also joined the performance ceremony to boost Beloberg's team's chance of victory, right?"

"This has nothing to do with belief, Lu Ka. It's a rational calculation—mathematically your chance of winning is low, but Beloberg needs this victory. So I entered. That way, whoever of us wins will earn reputation for Beloberg."

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Assassin Wu Liuqi.

"Beloberg's strength, seen this way, is still quite strong in the interstellar arena."

Wu Liuqi watched the knockout tournament until only two contestants remained, clicking his tongue in amazement. Although people say Beloberg is a remote star system with weak strength, the two local contestants actually defeated Xianzhou and a host of demons and monsters from across the universe, earning an automatic runner‑up slot; this can no longer be summed up simply as a "miracle."

With the help of Xing, Lu Ka braved countless perils to reach the finals, while the big brother Shi Wa Luo, a native Beloberg technology from seven hundred years ago, somehow also made it here; it seems Beloberg's tech still holds considerable value in the universe.

"I didn't expect the Iron Arm to be this tin robot, little brother Lu Ka is probably doomed," Ji Da Bao said, waving his hand. "Last time Lu Ka's handsome guy lost miserably, Shi Wa Luo's hulking body smashed him like squeezing a chick! Winning this time? No way."

"Hard to say. Previously when Lu Ka faced Shi Wa Luo, that mechanical arm used native Beloberg tech, and now it's been upgraded with the company's new product—one punch and…" Ran Ming Hua raised an eyebrow, "Shi Wa Luo might not be able to withstand it either."

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Lu Ka honestly admitted, "I couldn't defeat you last time. Based on mathematical probability, I doubt it'll work this time either."

Shi Wa Luo shook his head: "Your calculation is wrong, Lu Ka. Based on mathematical probability, your chance of winning—unknown. Because there is a variable I have not yet accurately learned, therefore—no conclusion can be drawn."

Lu Ka was a bit puzzled: "Variable?"

"Your growth," Shi Wa Luo said, looking at his rust‑covered hands. "I am an outdated robot; no matter how many pull‑ups I do, I only wear down my joints and never get stronger. You are different—through accumulated experience you become ever stronger."

"Maybe, it's a bit embarrassing to admit… I'm not even sure I've truly gotten stronger."

"That's why I concluded—we should duel here. Lu Ka, you must defeat me."

The battle between them ignited instantly; during the fight Lu Ka was repeatedly suppressed by Shi Wa Luo, but Xing timely provided off‑stage tactical support, turning Lu Ka's fortunes around and allowing him to defeat Shi Wa Luo.

Facing the overwhelming cheers on both sides of the arena, Shi Wa Luo calmly said, "Lu Ka, do you hear the cheers—it's you who won."

"Shi Wa Luo big brother, you didn't hold back, did you?"

"No, I didn't hold back. You just defeated me without reservation. Rest up; next you'll face the defending swordsman of Luo Fu."

Lu Ka asked curiously, "Shi Wa Luo big brother, based on your rational calculation… do you think I have a chance to defeat Yan Qing?"

Shi Wa Luo shook his head: "My calculation result isn't important. You should step onto the arena and experience the battle yourself—that's what matters more to you."

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The Legend of Sword and Fairy.

"Add a drug?"

"Mm hm." Jing Tian wore a sly smile.

Xue Jian froze for a moment, then arched his eyebrows, so angry he almost grabbed the teapot on the table to smash it: "What a rotten idea is this? Despicable! Base! The duel between Lu Ka and Yan Qing is supposed to be a fair contest, and you want him to use the tactics he used against Si Ke Te on Yan Qing? If this gets out, Beloberg will lose its face!"

"Hey, hey, don't be angry!" Jing Tian quickly waved his hand, "How can this be called despicable? It's called 'strategy'! Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, mainly to ensure the Beloberg people can securely claim victory. Moreover…" Jing Tian lowered his voice, leaning a bit closer, "If the drugging is discovered, that's truly drugging; if it's not discovered… then we can only blame Yan Qing for getting a stomachache himself?"

Listening to Jing Tian's speech, Long Kui kept shaking his head and whispered, "Brother… this move seems improper…"

Xue Jian could only laugh at his twisted reasoning, hands on hips: "Specious argument! You've turned shamelessness into a skill! If the opponent were an evil sword immortal or some unchivalrous demon, I'd have no problem, but the opponent is Yan Qing, so this is absolutely unacceptable; Beloberg wants a righteous victory!"

Jing Tian raised both hands in surrender: "Alright, alright, it's my wrongdoing. Then tell me, if we don't drug, how can Lu Ka defeat Yan Qing?"

Xue Jian hummed, then said seriously: "The next match with Yan Qing is too close to improvise by cramming and improving fist techniques. Since the Xianzhou martial ceremony is run by the 'Technology Bureau', the way to win is obviously to find the company and retrofit Lu Ka's forged‑iron arm, adding more functions."

"For example, install a talisman like a magnet, ideally also control his seven or eight flying swords, forcing Yan Qing to fight him bare‑handed." He added, a smug glint in his eyes, "Imagine, if a swordsman loses his sword, his power drops by seventy to eighty percent! Then Lu Ka could win."

"Having Lu Ka box against Yan Qing is 'using one's strength to attack the opponent's weakness', a classic military tactic. Do you understand? To win, you must drag a strong opponent into unknown territory, then defeat him with your rich experience! That's the good plan!"

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Back in the lounge, as soon as the door opened, Ka Mei Li was the first to rush out, excitedly gripping Lu Ka's hand: "Oh, contestant Lu Ka, my source just told me that in the upcoming 'Jing Feng Guard', General Jing Yuan will attend in person!"

"Ah? The general is so busy, yet he comes personally to watch a small‑time contestant like me…"

"Lu Ka, please take your proper place! You're no longer a small‑time player!" Ka Mei Li corrected, "The most popular alien contestant in the performance ceremony is challenging his own protégé, so he'll definitely come to watch~"

"The pressure is huge; in front of General Jing Yuan I can't disgrace Beloberg! I feel my heart about to leap out of my throat!"

Ka Mei Li: "Ah! How about this—we go see someone else's match? According to the schedule, the current match is… Bo Ti Ou challenging Yan Qing!"

"Oh? I'm actually interested."