Translator: ryuxenji Editor: H2dH2mr
Translator: H2dH2mr Editor: H2dH2mr The single mecha combat event finally ended, and Qiao Ting won first place. This result was within the expectations of most people. Since Qiao Ting was called the second Ling Xiao, he naturally had to be like Ling Xiao and become an unrivalled existence in his generation.
However, the audience's enthusiasm for the competition did not diminish much due to the conclusion of the single mecha combat event. This was because from tomorrow onwards, the even more exciting group mecha combat event would begin.
Compared to the single mecha combat event that represented personal glory, the upper management of all the military academies placed more importance on this group mecha combat event. This was because this event was the true embodiment of the military academies' strength. After each year's tournament, the higher the ranking of the academy in the group mecha combat event, the more resources they would receive from the Federation, as well as more application materials from the top cadets. Thus, the group mecha combat event was the most intense of all the events. Although it could not compare to the intensity of the group battle royal, it was not much inferior either …
The group battle was a best of five system. There were a total of six people who had signed up for the event — five official members and one substitute member. Unlike other events, where substitutes could be substituted at any time, the substitutes for the group mecha combat event were true substitutes. Only when an official member was injured in battle and could no longer continue competing could a substitute member take his place. Otherwise, the substitute member would not have the chance to fight at all.
According to the usual rules, the five official members participating in the group battle should also be the five members participating in the single mecha combat event. However, this convention was broken this year. In the list of participants sent by the First Men's Military Academy, Zhao Jun, who should have been an official member and had won third place in the single mecha combat event, had become a super substitute who was almost unable to fight. And the one who replaced him was an unfamiliar name — Ling Lan!
The staff member in charge of the registration had thought that the First Men's Military Academy had made a mistake, so he had especially contacted their team instructor. After the instructor had understood the situation, he smiled wryly and replied that everything he had seen was true. This answer stunned the staff member, but at the same time, he was also curious as to where this Ling Lan who could replace Zhao Jun had come from.
Due to the principle of confidentiality, the staff members did not leak this matter out. Thus, the next day, when all the members participating in the team mecha competition stepped onto the arena, the audience at the First Men's Military Academy's side was instantly in an uproar …
Han Yu and Mu Shaoyu, who were also official team members, were equally shocked by this fact. This was especially true for Han Yu, who glanced at Zhao Jun with pity and pity. In the hands of such a jealous and virtuous regiment commander, what good could Zhao Jun do? Thinking of this, Han Yu's desire to recruit Zhao Jun was once again stirred.
Only Zhang Jing-an did not feel anything at all, because he knew very well that Ling Lan had always been very aberrant. When they were at the Scout Academy, he had already been able to thrash the seniors like them in their seventh year. If Ling Lan became mediocre after entering the military academy, then he would be incredibly shocked...
And whether it was Qiao Ting, Ling Lan, or Zhao Jun, they were all just temporary comrades in this match. As long as they did not drag him down, he would not pay too much attention to them. Of course, in the depths of his heart, he trusted Ling Lan more than Zhao Jun. That instant kill of Ling Lan was deeply engraved in Qiao Ting's heart, and was also a scene he had always wanted to wash clean of.
Meanwhile, in the VIP seating area, Lan Luofeng, who had been holed up in her quarters all this while, aside from attending the opening ceremony, finally appeared before the public once more. She was in high spirits as she held onto Ling Xiao's arm, her eyes fixed on the arena, trying to find the figure of her precious daughter among the nearly 2000 people present.
That's right, the only one who could attract Lan Luofeng's attention was her dear and adorable daughter, Ling Lan. She had long known that Ling Lan would be participating in the mecha combat team competition, and had been waiting for this match to begin. Only at this time could she openly watch her daughter and cheer for her daughter.
At this thought, Lan Luofeng could not help but grumble at Ling Xiao beside her. If this bastard had not acted on his own initiative, how could she have been separated from her daughter, even having to be so secretive when meeting up with her daughter... at this thought, she did not hesitate to reach out with her other hand and pinch her husband's waist hard 360 degrees. This pinch did not seem to be enough to vent her anger, for Lan Luofeng pinched him a few more times.
Ling Xiao, who had been casually exchanging a few words with the VIP beside him, felt his eyelids twitch, but he forced himself to hold it in as he maintained his amiable smile. After finishing his conversation with the VIP, he turned his head as usual and gently grasped the jade-like hand struggling with the soft flesh of his waist. Smiling, he asked, "Luofeng? What's the matter? "
Lan Luofeng glared at him and moved her lips. Ling Xiao could tell from the shape of Lan Luofeng's lips that it was the word 'daughter'. He knew then that his wife must have thought of the stupid thing he had done. His smile instantly turned bitter, and he rubbed his nose helplessly, not saying anything more.
What else could he say? Lan Luofeng's complaints were not wrong — the one who had caused his daughter's concubine to be kept a secret was him. The one who had prevented Lan Luofeng from seeing her daughter openly... although it was not him, who asked that person to be his daughter? He had to take the blame for this. Moreover, at the end of the day, it was still because of him that Ling Lan had entered the First Men's Military Academy. He indeed had to bear Lan Luofeng's anger.
The First Men's Military Academy advanced easily, only sending out Han Yu, Zhang Jing-an, and Mu Shaoyu to take care of their opponents. This disappointed Lan Luofeng, who had been eagerly anticipating her daughter's appearance, but at the same time, she felt very comforted. After all, if her daughter did not need to appear, her daughter would not be injured. Compared to looking at her daughter's heroic appearance, her desire to not let her daughter get hurt was definitely stronger. Thus, Lan Luofeng quickly adjusted her mood and continued to watch the afternoon's matches.
The afternoon's matches were to advance from 200 to 100. The First Men's Military Academy's opponents were similarly not very strong. Although Han Yu had run into some difficulties in the first match and fought bitterly with his opponent until the end, he had won the first match with his advantage in points. However, in the following two matches, Zhang Jing-an and Mu Shaoyu cleanly won two consecutive matches to advance to the next round. Similarly, the fourth-ranked Ling Lan did not have a chance to appear.
However, the fact that the First Men's Military Academy had successfully advanced into the top 100 still put Lan Luofeng in a very good mood. This allowed Ling Xiao to seize the opportunity to have a good time with his wife. Ever since coming to planet Qiming, Lan Luofeng had once again been reminded of 'old and new grudges'. Thus, Ling Xiao was miserable, having to sleep on the sofa for nth consecutive night.
The next day, Lan Luofeng arrived at the combat arena with a face full of bliss and radiance. Ling Lan only needed to glance at her to know that her mother, this flower that could not be considered old, was being well cared for by her father. Her mother was once again radiating her beauty …
This day's matches were much busier than the previous day's. In the morning, the First Men's Military Academy only had one match — from 100 to 50. This time, their opponent was a military academy located on the first-rate planet Tongli. Among all the military academies in the Federation, they were ranked within the top 30. Thus, their team members were not something those lower-ranked military academies could compare to. All five of their team members were special-class operators.
The order in which the members of the First Men's Military Academy would appear had not changed. When Han Yu appeared to fight with his opponent, everyone knew that things were going to be a little troublesome. The opponent was using the 'Tian Ji Horse Race' method. The first member to appear was very strong, and Han Yu was actually suppressed for a moment.
Seeing this, Qiao Ting's brow furrowed slightly. He asked Ling Lan beside him, "You're saying that this person is their strongest? Or is he only the third strongest? "
The two matches yesterday had shown Qiao Ting how terrifying Ling Lan was. Ling Lan was like an encyclopedia — no matter how weak or unknown his opponent was, he would know them like the back of his hand. This made Qiao Ting and the others habitually ask Ling Lan whenever they had any questions.
Ling Lan replied calmly, "This person entered the final top 50 in single combat. Another person also entered the top 50 but stopped at the top 32. The other two are both outside the top 100 …"
Qiao Ting could tell that Ling Lan had not finished, and his brow furrowed even tighter. If Han Yu lost this match, they might really be in trouble. "Did the last person enter the top 16?" If he entered the top 16, Mu Shaoyu might be in some danger.
"Not yet. The best person is ranked 19th," replied Ling Lan. This answer made Mu Shaoyu, who was beside her, sigh in relief. Mu Shaoyu's final ranking in single mecha combat was 13th, which was still a level above the opponent.
Han Yu's fighting style had probably been thoroughly studied by the opponent. Although the two of them were about equal in strength, Han Yu, who had lost the initiative, ultimately lost this match. The First Men's Military Academy's loss in the first match stunned all the spectators. In their minds, the First Men's Military Academy should have been triumphant all the way, fighting their way into the finals without losing a single match, and finally taking the team battle championship. Only then would they live up to the name of the First Men's Military Academy.
Han Yu's loss made him very frustrated. He was someone who had entered the top 32, but he was defeated by someone ranked lower than him. This made him feel very humiliated. Ling Lan and the others did not console him. To be able to become the regiment commander of a mecha clan, he definitely had the ability to adjust himself.
Because of Han Yu's loss, Zhang Jing-an, who was the second to go up, was clearly much more cautious. However, no matter how cautious he was, when he discovered who his opponent was, his expression could not help but change. His opponent was not the one who had entered the top 50, but the one ranked 19th.
"Looks like they've given up on the third match." This person's appearance made the people of the First Men's Military Academy frown. What exactly was the opponent planning? Even if they won this match, no one would be a match for Mu Shaoyu in the third match.
Standing beside Ling Lan, Zhao Jun seemed to have seen something. He could not help but laugh and say, "Boss Lan, they seem to have set their sights on you. That top 32 will probably be placed in fourth place."
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