113: All bets! My sister also wants to show off her skills

The opening ceremony would feature some performances.

Therefore, Lin Fei and his team were not in a hurry to enter.

Ryunosuke led the group to the betting center first.

Lin Fei's gaze swept across the massive holographic screen displaying various odds, and a curve tugged at the corner of his lips.

There were dozens of teams participating this time, and some teams even had fan supporters.

The betting center of the arena was already bustling with noise and excitement, a wave of heat rising.

Countless star coins flooded into the various betting terminals like a tide.

On the big screen, the most favored teams were clearly the three top teams native to the Starship.

Their odds were extremely low, consistently hovering between 1.5 and 2.3, which meant that while betting on them was safe, the returns were limited.

Among them, the giant poster of one team's captain was particularly eye-catching; he was clad in specially made golden battle armor with a resolute face, set against the background of the Starship bridge's command center.

This was the ace team under the captain, the "Royal Guard."

Their odds were as low as 1.3, and they were almost considered the predetermined champions.

Besides the three major local teams, the ones following closely behind were the Angela Conglomerate's "Silver Lightning" team and the Blackwater Group's "Shadow Fangs" team.

In the previous few matches, they had demonstrated remarkable strength through their superior equipment and tacit coordination, attracting quite a few bets, with odds fluctuating between 3.5 and 5.0.

As for the Alliance Squad led by Ishida Ryunosuke, despite Lin Fei's earth-shattering debut that day, they were still seen as an amateur ragtag group in the eyes of the vast majority of bettors.

After all, on that day, Lin Fei had only dealt with ordinary Zerg battle beasts around Rank 25.

But the Super Beast Fighting Tournament would feature elite bug beasts of Rank 30, or even Rank 35, whose combat power was incomparable to ordinary battle beasts.

Furthermore, in the arena, while individual martial prowess was important, the team's overall strength, tactical coordination, and logistical support were equally critical factors in determining victory.

In their view, Lin Fei might be a good solo fighter, but the rest of the Alliance Squad looked far too mediocre, and their overall strength was too far behind those established powerhouse teams.

Therefore, the odds for the Alliance Squad were mercilessly set at a staggering 16.6.

Among more than thirty teams, the Alliance Squad belonged to the lower-middle tier.

This was an absurdly high number, meaning almost no one was optimistic about them.

There were very few people betting on them, mostly speculators who liked to take risks and win big with small stakes, and the amounts they bet were pitifully small.

However, in this neglected corner, a huge bet of seven million star coins was placed on their team.

Bettor: Ishida Ryunosuke.

Team bet on: Alliance Squad.

"It's all bet, seven million, not a single coin less."

Ishida Ryunosuke walked back from the betting terminal with a relaxed smile on his face, as if he hadn't just bet their team's entire fortune, but rather a few pieces of worthless scrap paper.

"Ryunosuke, you guy, you really have guts. If I were you, my hands would probably be shaking."

Wang Hu patted his shoulder, his tone filled with a bit of admiration.

Zhao Zicong also pushed up his glasses, his gaze flickering behind the lenses: "Odds of 16.6, if Brother Lin can truly lead us to victory, then our returns will be..."

He quickly did the mental math, and even though he was usually calm and composed, he couldn't help but gasp, his voice trembling slightly.

"One hundred and sixteen million two hundred thousand star coins!"

This number, like a bombshell, exploded in the hearts of everyone in the squad.

The one million star coin ticket fee seemed insignificant in the face of this figure.

Everyone's gaze instinctively turned toward Lin Fei.

He was the only hope for their high-stakes gamble this time.

"Let's go. Now that the bet is placed, we'll head to the waiting area to prepare for the match."

Lin Fei said indifferently, taking the lead and walking toward the waiting area belonging to their team.

Time passed quickly, and many teams had already taken the stage one after another.

The rules of the match were simple: each team would take turns entering the arena to fight against thirty Zerg battle beasts.

Inside the Alliance Squad's exclusive waiting area, the atmosphere was subtly quiet.

On the big screen, the fighting situation of various teams in the arena was being broadcast in real-time.

Most of the teams before Lin Fei's performed unsatisfactorily.

Even experts who usually showed off in ordinary duels were often flustered and in sorry states when facing the more numerous and stronger elite bug beasts.

There were not many who could successfully clear all the bug beasts.

Some underpowered teams were even completely wiped out under the siege of the bug swarm, with the scene being bloody and tragic.

However, whenever a team was torn to shreds in the beast fighting arena, the stands were filled with tips and excited howls.

"Hiss! These elite bug beasts are even trickier than we imagined."

Wang Hu looked at the screen, where a giant beetle covered in deep blue crystalline armor, capable of spitting freezing frost from its mouth, easily froze a team of five Rank 25 transcendentals into ice sculptures and then cruelly crushed them, making him gasp.

Zhao Zicong's expression was also somewhat solemn as he quickly recorded data on the tactical tablet in his hand: "Based on the bug beasts that have appeared so far, their average Rank is around Lv30. Not only do they possess higher attack and defense, but they also have mastered some special elemental attacks or control skills. Moreover, their coordination is much stronger than ordinary bug beasts; they know how to use terrain and numerical advantages to conduct sieges. They even provide assistance when an individual is attacked."

It was the turn of the Angela Conglomerate's Silver Lightning team to take the stage.

Captain Mordi and the other teammates were all wearing specially made silver nano-combat suits.

Holding various high-tech weapons, they demonstrated powerful strength as soon as they appeared.

The high-frequency blade in Mordi's hand easily sliced through the bug beasts' carapaces with every swing; the sturdy chitin of those Zerg could not withstand his high-frequency attacks at all.

The other team members also coordinated tacitly, using energy cannons, electromagnetic guns, and tracking missiles.

Various flashy skills poured into the bug swarm like a rainstorm.

In just over seven minutes, all thirty elite bug beasts were cleanly and efficiently annihilated.

"Whoa!" "As expected of Silver Lightning, simply amazing!" "Hahaha, I backed the right team! Keep it up, my club visits this month depend on you guys!"

In the stands, some spectators cheered loudly.

Other participating teams could also see the live broadcast and all felt significant pressure.

Immediately after, the Blackwater Group's Shadow Fangs team also took the stage.

Unlike the flamboyant and high-profile Angela Conglomerate, the Blackwater Group's fighting style was more insidious and eerie.

They were good at using poison mist, traps, curses, and other means to weaken the bug beasts' combat power.

Then, coordinating with poisoned weapons and bizarre secret arts, they killed them one by one.

Although the scene was not as explosive as the Angela Conglomerate's, their efficiency was no less, and they also solved all the bug beasts within eight minutes.

However, what truly pushed the atmosphere to a climax was the Starship's local ace team—the Royal Guard.

As soon as they appeared, they displayed crushing strength.

Every member was battle-hardened, their coordination was extreme, attack and defense were integrated, and they advanced and retreated with order.

The weapons and equipment they used were clearly a grade ahead of other teams, and every strike dealt massive damage to the bug beasts.

In the end, they spent just over five minutes slaughtering all thirty elite bug beasts.

Their terrifying combat efficiency left everyone stunned.

"Too strong! Is this the super ace team under the captain!"

Ishida Ryunosuke muttered to himself, his eyes filled with solemnity.

The other members of the Alliance Squad were also silent, feeling unprecedented pressure in their hearts.

Did they really have a chance to beat such a team?

That seven million star coins, wouldn't it go down the drain?

Good heavens!

Time ticked by, and many more teams took the stage one after another, but most returned in defeat.

Most squads could not kill all thirty elite bug beasts within the stipulated ten minutes.

Even worse, some were killed by the bug beasts and remained in the arena forever.

However, the first round was only to select the eight teams that would participate in the finals.

It was not necessary to kill all the bug beasts; as long as they could stay in the top eight, it would suffice.

Finally, after a long wait, it was the Alliance Squad's turn to take the stage.

"Next group, please welcome the twenty-eighth team! The Alliance Squad takes the stage!"

Lin Fei, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes.

"It's our turn, let's go."

The others in the Alliance Squad also took a deep breath, adjusted their states, and followed behind Lin Fei, walking out of the waiting area with great trepidation.

Honestly, they really didn't think they were a match for the three local major teams, Blackwater, or Angela.

When they stepped into the arena, the audience seats didn't give much cheering.

Except for a few people who had seen Lin Fei's debut and held a glimmer of expectation, the vast majority still did not look favorably upon this temporarily formed ragtag team.

"Haven't really seen this team before!" "The few women in this team are quite pretty." "But it's a pity, they'll be dead soon."

The spectators in the stands laughed playfully.

"Hmph, that trash Japanese guy Ryunosuke thinks that by recruiting a few loose players, he can fight us? What a dream!"

In the waiting area, Mordi of the Angela Conglomerate curled his lips in disdain.

Alan of the Blackwater Group also showed a smile, looking forward to the show.

Amidst the varied gazes of the crowd, the gates around the arena rose again.

"Roar—!!!" "Hiss, hiss—!!!"

This time, a full thirty elite-level Zerg battle beasts surged into the arena at the same time!

They were of various shapes, their auras ferocious, and as soon as they appeared, they cast their greedy and bloodthirsty gazes toward the members of the Alliance Squad in the arena.

Ishida Ryunosuke, Wang Hu, Zhao Zicong, and others, faced with those terrifying battle beasts, were momentarily stunned, their sanity dropping significantly.

But they quickly steadied their minds and immediately set up a defensive formation.

Although nervous, this kind of lineup was not enough to scare them into collapsing.

"Little brother, leave this one to me."

Lin Mengzi took the initiative to speak.

"Oh, sure."

Lin Fei said relaxedly.

The spectators at the scene thought Lin Fei would show off his Divine Might like last time and sweep through the bug swarm.

But Lin Fei, who was standing at the very front of the team, simply stood with his hands behind his back, showing no intention of making a move.

Instead, the stunningly beautiful woman beside him, who had been quiet and serene like a Fairy in a painting, stepped forward gently.

Lin Mengzi waved her fair, jade-like hand gently, her voice ethereal and distant: "Come out, my servants."