"What are we waiting for? Let's eat quickly. We have a big battle tonight that we can't miss. I firmly support Puppet. If he can defeat the Cyclops, I, Huo Ying, swear that he will be my idol from now on." Huo Ying excitedly shouted.
"He's already my idol. Captain, you too. I feel like we're going to break records. This battle alone could probably surpass a hundred million in popularity." Even the usually calm Tan Ziyuan seemed a bit impatient, "He has an inexplicable confidence about him."
"I have it too." Li Hao interjected... What kind of expression are these people making?
"Zhuang Zhou is a bit green when facing Fire Man. He's always led by the nose. If it weren't for Puppet's strength, he would really be pissed off." Huo Ying said.
"Who can deny that? Fire Man is a seasoned veteran, Zhuang Zhou is naive, and he also lacks professional knowledge. I feel like I would do better than him." Ma Long pulled Zuo Xiaotang, "Let's go, let's eat. Manman has already set off, Ling Xiao is also coming. I heard that Ling Xiao also has someone she likes. I wonder which lucky guy it is."
As he said this, he glanced at Zuo Xiaotang. Zuo Xiaotang remained silent, seemingly indifferent.
"Wow, really? Who? Who does she like? Could it be me?" Huo Ying was a bit flustered.
"Little Huo, is this your courage? You think you're me?" Ma Long rolled his eyes.
"It can't be Wu Zang, right? He's even more boring than me."
Wu Zang waved his hand, "Definitely not me. Hao, have you prepared any special training? I can go first."
"Come on, Wu Zang, let's talk about next week's stuff next week. It's the weekend, relax!" Ma Long instinctively covered Wu Zang's mouth. This guy either doesn't talk, or when he does, it's about training.
A group of people jokingly headed to the cafeteria, meeting up with Sheng Man and Lu Lingxiao. The usually bustling cafeteria was now eerily empty, with only a few stray cats.
"Eh, where is everyone?"
"Where else could they be? They've all gone to the EMP center."
"There are still two hours until the match. Are they crazy? Can we even squeeze in later?"
Ma Long said blankly.
"Don't worry, your seats have been reserved. If they don't have seats for others, how could they not have seats for you?" Sheng Man laughed. This kind of battle is definitely more exciting when watched with a crowd, "How confident is Puppet? Even I, an outsider, know that the Cyclops is very strong."
"Manman, it's not just that he's very strong, he's one of the top existences in the entire solar system. At this level, there's not much further to go in one-on-one battles. Puppet should really change his mecha this time. If he uses an armor-type, it's really very dangerous."
Ma Long said, seeing that the others didn't believe him, "Wu Zang, you say it. Fighting isn't just about imagination."
"What Ma Long said is correct. When the Golden Zone reaches a certain level, the human body's abilities will overflow. This means that the performance of the mecha needs to be improved in order to increase the operation limit. The armor-type really can't keep up with this era."
Wu Zang nodded. He says what he thinks and doesn't let his position bias his views. This is also his own question, because he really can't imagine how to use an armor-type to defeat a top-level warrior. It's beyond logic and cognition.
"So, doesn't that mean that the Cyclops has a big advantage? That's too unfair. He's a famous player, shouldn't he choose a regular mecha?" Lu Lingxiao said indignantly.
"Lingxiao, this is a challenge match, there's no restriction on mechas. I don't know why Puppet only uses armor-types. No one is restricting him. Oh, there is a joke that Puppet's mecha pool only has the three armor-type brothers, he hasn't bought a single mecha. The reason he uses armor-types is... because he's poor, haha, how funny." Sheng Man said. As a member of the news department, she pays close attention to this super hot topic.
Li Hao, who was eating, blushed.
"Do you think Puppet is already preparing for the battle? I really want to meet him."
"Definitely. This is such an important match, preparation should have started a few days ago. Adjusting physical and mental state, this battle, either Puppet becomes a god, or he falls. If he can use an armor-type to defeat the Cyclops, that would truly be an unprecedented miracle."
"Damn, look at the EMP section on Sky Message. All the live broadcast rooms are discussing this battle. Wow, I heard that there's big news on the Mars live broadcast. The Cyclops and Puppet have a personal grudge. His left eye was blinded by Puppet. That's terrifying." Ma Long shouted excitedly.
"Everyone saw it. It wasn't explicitly stated, but there's definitely a connection. And Puppet definitely exists. The Cyclops knows him, and many top players know him."
"He must be our federation's secret weapon. If he teams up with Chao Qinglong, even facing the Moon Twins wouldn't be a big deal."
"What are those guys over there doing?" Huo Ying looked at a group of nerds on the other side who were talking animatedly.
"Oh, those guys are not to be trifled with. They are genius scientists from various science academies. Our school is hosting the Interstellar Civilization Forum, attracting top talents in biology, physics, and astronomy. Didn't you see how happy our professors are? They used to have complaints about the principal only caring about mechas, but now they're all satisfied." Sheng Man said.
"Yes, it took a lot of effort for the principal to get this event at our school." Tan Ziyuan laughed, "Not only that, we also took this opportunity to get a few live Giant Insects."
"Damn, what's so good about those things? I still have a shadow." Ma Long quickly waved his hand. He still has nightmares about the last incident.
"Do you see the young man with glasses between Professor Xilai Rui and Professor Yan Nan? He was admitted to the Solar System Science Academy this year. He is the youngest member of the General Academy on our Earth and has been on the cover of Time magazine. Besides Hillian, it's him."
"Pfft, he looks like a nerd." Huo Ying has always had a problem with these types of people.
Apart from Li Hao's group, there was another large table not far away with more than a dozen people, accompanied by several professors from Tianjing. The people at the table ranged from around twenty to those who looked to be in their sixties or seventies. They were engaged in a heated debate, their voices loud, completely oblivious to their surroundings.
"Jerrys, your idea is very good. You can continue along this line of thought, everyone will support you."
"Thank you, professors. I was also inspired by one of my older brothers. We currently have limited understanding of the Giant Insects, but what we do know is that they have a civilization and order. From an anatomical and blood structure perspective, the Giant Insects possess a kind of engineering that is too perfect for our understanding. Hence, I raised this question. Of course, the perfection of nature's creations might also be possible," Jerrys said. "Regardless, we will gain a lot in the field of bionics."
Jerrys, a young fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, held more than ten doctoral degrees in biology, engineering, and astronomy. He was also a member of the Solar System Alliance Academy of Sciences. At only 20 years old, he was a rising star in the Earth's scientific system. The fact that the Interstellar Civilization Forum was held at Tianjing Mech was largely due to Jerrys' full support.
"Professor Xilai, does Tianjing Mech have a student named Li Hao? He should be from the Mech Department," Jerrys asked. The forum would end in a few days, followed by a period of experimentation, and he would have some free time.
"Haha, you're talking about Li Hao? I'm not interested in other Mech Department students, but I do remember this kid. He always audited my classes," Professor Xilai laughed. "It's a pity, if he wasn't the captain of our Mech team, I would have wanted him to switch majors."
"He's also audited my classes. He's a very interesting young man. Oh, isn't he over there?"
Professor Yan Nan pointed. They had been so engrossed in their discussion that they were completely immersed in their own world, oblivious to their surroundings. They didn't notice when an extra table of people had appeared.
A group of muscular warrior students were eating voraciously, their appetites several times larger than theirs. Of course, there were also a few pretty girls. The younger ones were naturally attracted to the girls, but Jerrys' eyes were immediately drawn to the man who was eating voraciously.
Five years had passed. It felt... a bit long.
Li Hao was eating with his head down. He wasn't very hungry to begin with, but he was the type whose appetite grew as he ate. Sometimes he didn't even want to graduate. Without the cafeteria's all-you-can-eat, his appetite was a real pain. So, the boss was the best, always providing unlimited pizza for late-night snacks. He was more suited to this kind of job.
Zhou Naiyi, who was sitting next to him, nudged Li Hao. Li Hao looked up, "What's up? If you're not eating, you can give it to me."
On the other side, the people from the Academy of Sciences were also a bit confused. They didn't know why Jerrys suddenly walked over as if possessed.
Ma Long and the others were also watching the skinny man in glasses who looked like he was wearing a borrowed suit. Was this guy here to cause trouble? He was staring at them so rudely!
Just as Ma Long was about to speak, he was pinched on the thigh by Sheng Man. When Ma Long turned his head, Sheng Man glared at him and motioned with her mouth.
"Second Brother, long time no see."
Li Hao was stunned. He looked the man up and down, showing a hint of confusion. There was something familiar about his features. "You are... Jerrys???"
Jerrys showed a brilliant smile and pounded his chest with his right hand, "Second Brother, it's me, Little Jerrys."
After the two hugged, Li Hao still looked at Jerrys incredulously, then turned to look at Zuo Xiaotang.
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"Holy shit, you really did lose weight!" Li Hao was a bit shocked. This kid used to be round.
"Second Brother, I finally found you. I've been wanting to see you!"
"Cough, cough, what the hell do you want? Actually, don't look for me if there's nothing. Even if there is something, it's best not to look for me." Li Hao suddenly remembered something and felt a headache coming on. "Actually, I have something..."
"Second Brother, join us. The progress of humanity needs you. Stay away from the foolish humans. They only waste your precious time and have no purpose for existing." Jerrys said excitedly.
Li Hao felt a headache coming on. Even though he had lost weight, he still hadn't changed his annoying habits.
Huo Ying couldn't stand it anymore. He rolled his eyes, stood up with a bang, and raised his fist, which was as big as a sandbag. "Hey, kid, watch your mouth. Are you looking for a fight? Believe it or not, I can punch you into your next life!"
