Chapter 798: Response Plan (2)

Arena 40, Entertainment Plaza, Fengqi Star Alliance, Bode Star System.

The static screen was the only focus; waves of anger, panic, and cursing threatened to lift the dome.

The spectators were screaming madly for "refunds"; those who bet on the Humans were stomping their feet in frustration at not being able to see the victory, while those who bet on the Cyberk were anxiously wondering if the tables had been turned.

The security energy barrier flickered under the impact, and the sound of alarms was drowned out by the clamor.

Suddenly!

Hum—!

In the center of the Gladiator Arena, that massive static screen suddenly dimmed, and immediately after, a crystal-clear combat image was projected once again.

However, it was not a real-time feed, but a previously recorded, meticulously edited "suspense replay"!

In the footage:

Sanguinius spread his snow-white wings, and his power spear swept across.

Wherever the holy light reached, Cyberk soldiers fell in droves.

His figure shuttled across the battlefield, and wherever he passed, the Cyberk soldiers were scattered by the holy light of purification!

The Cyberk Legion was in tight formation, their steps uniform.

Energy beams precisely sniped the Human troops, and high-frequency oscillation blades sliced through the Human soldiers' bulletproof armor!

"Look! Look quickly! It's that giant!"

"The Xiuluo Holy Indigenous actually possess genetic technology!"

"Cyberk, hold steady!"

"My god! This power... this efficiency..."

The deafening cheers and exclamations instantly overwhelmed the chaotic cursing.

The spectators were instantly reignited with a forgotten fanaticism by this high-intensity, spectacular replay.

Those who bet on the Humans saw overwhelming power, those who bet on the Cyberk saw impeccable efficiency, and even spectators who bet on other races were left temporarily speechless by the crushing imagery.

Immediately after, the cold electronic broadcast of the Gladiator Arena sounded, drowning out all other voices.

【Announcement: Encountered rare interstellar energy flow interference, real-time observation signal temporarily interrupted, technical team is working at full capacity to repair!】

【Announcement: To protect the rights of all participants, all Bode Coin bets are temporarily frozen!】

【Announcement: Special opening of the 'Black Domain Suspense' betting pool!

Bet: Which faction will survive after the Black Domain is lifted (Cyberk/Xiuluo Holy Indigenous)?

Comparison of remaining combat strength of both sides (Cyberk dominant/Indigenous dominant/evenly matched)?

Sage status (alive/destroyed)?

Xiuluo Holy Indigenous leader status (alive/severely injured/unknown)? Odds have been updated!】

【Announcement: All guests holding valid betting vouchers will receive a 'Suspense Waiting Gift Pack' once the signal is restored! Please maintain order!】

The holographic odds table refreshed frantically, and the new betting options and tempting odds instantly attracted all eyes.

"Xiuluo Holy Indigenous first to appear! Odds 3.2! I'm betting!"

"The Cyberk are definitely dominant! A sure win!"

"Sage destroyed odds 2.5? Betting! That indigenous leader's last sword strike was too ruthless!"

"Evenly matched? Odds 8 times! I'll take the gamble!"

"Gift pack? Better than nothing..."

A new frenzy was instantly ignited.

The gamblers' attention was successfully diverted from the "malfunction" to the "unknown excitement" and new "opportunities to get rich."

The chaotic waves of sound were gradually replaced by shouts of placing bets and arguments over the odds.

Security pressure plummeted.

Luxury Box Area · Cidangli's box on Jiada Xing.

Cidangli watched the rekindled fanaticism inside the Gladiator Arena, his four bone spurs trembling slightly, yet with a hint of coldness.

The box door slid open silently, and Fenisi's figure appeared at the entrance, wearing an impeccable, slightly apologetic professional smile.

"Lord Cidangli, I have kept you waiting. This accident was truly beyond our expectations."

Fenisi nodded slightly, her posture elegant.

"Fenisi,"

Cidangli's voice carried the unique bone-cavity resonance of the Jiada Xing people, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"'Energy flow interference'? I'm afraid even those low-level gamblers outside wouldn't be fooled by this explanation. My 200,000 Bode Coins, along with those precious 'research data,' are all trapped in that 'black box' now."

Fenisi's smile remained unchanged as she continued.

"Your Excellency is discerning. 'Energy flow interference' is the unified external explanation; the actual situation... is indeed more complex and thorny, involving some unconventional energy phenomena that we are working at full capacity to analyze.

Your Bode Coins are absolutely safe; the frozen state ensures your rights are not harmed. As for the research data..."

She changed the subject, a glint of sharpness flashing in her eyes.

"Isn't this 'accident' itself the most worthy 'variable' to study?

A planet capable of instantly shielding the Fengqi Star Alliance's surveillance... its value is likely far greater than the outcome of a single gladiator match."

Cidangli's bone spurs stopped trembling, as if he were thinking.

After a few seconds, Cidangli nodded and spoke.

"Then how much will I be able to get?"

"Rest assured, you will definitely not be disappointed."

"Very well, I shall wait and see."

Luxury Box Area · Fenika's box.

The atmosphere here was completely different. The six eyes on Fenika's oval head all flashed with dangerous red light, and his four arms waved irritably, leaving dents in the alloy tabletop.

"Fenisi! You must give me an explanation!"

Fenika's voice was sharp and piercing.

"Cyberk! My Cyberk!

Was it you who tampered with things?! Was it that damned indigenous using some forbidden weapon?!

My heavy bet! My money! And my face!"

His massive body trembled with rage.

Fenisi's face revealed a perfectly measured look of helplessness and solemnity.

"Lord Fenika, please calm your anger.

The fairness of the Fengqi Star Alliance Entertainment Plaza is beyond doubt; this is the foundation upon which we stand.

The duel between the Xiuluo Holy Indigenous and the Sage occurred at a core node, and the energy explosion level was too high, interfering with our observation nodes. This is a technical limitation, absolutely not human intervention."

She stepped forward, her voice lowering.

"My lord, you bet on the strength and efficiency of Cyberk, not on a momentary image. Their logic of advantage has not changed. Furthermore..."

She glanced at the frantically refreshing odds board.

"The current odds for 'Cyberk advantage' are shockingly low; isn't this the perfect time for you to increase your position? Once the signal is restored and Cyberk reverses the decline, your returns will far exceed expectations. The Star Alliance can also promise that once the settlement occurs, we will prioritize the rights and interests of heavy-betting supporters like you."

Fenika's red eyes flickered, his table-smashing motion stopped as he weighed Fenisi's words against those tempting low odds.

"Tch, that's more like it."

Luxury Box Area · Dark-skinned Tailong's box.

Tailong was alone, his massive single eye staring fixedly at the scene in the replay where Vulkan crushed a Cyberk soldier, his eye bloodshot.

When Fenisi entered, he turned his head abruptly, his eyes filled with the annoyance of losing money and the unwillingness of being intimidated by power.

"Fenisi! My money!"

Tailong's voice was hoarse and low.

"And... that giant! He ruined my gamble! How could an indigenous person from a planet possibly have such strong power? It's hard for me not to suspect that you are interfering."

"Isn't that how the games in the Gladiator Arena always go? Mr. Tailong, rest assured, we would not do something that ruins our own reputation."