268: The octagonal arena is where both skill and life are determined.

"Hahahahaha, where's all that arrogance from Twitter now? Where did it go?"

"It's not embarrassing to be clean-swept by Brother Streamer. You also have to consider who Brother Su is—a big shot even the Chinese Academy of Sciences wants to invite. Isn't it normal for the robots he makes to utterly crush Fruit Company?"

"They really surrendered? I thought the Americans would put up a fight for a bit longer. I didn't expect them to be so spineless and just quit."

"Streamer is awesome! He immediately exposed the demons and monsters. Sure enough, those guys from Meijian Country only won yesterday by sheer luck."

"Now I finally understand why the production team insisted on inviting the Streamer to oversee things. This quality control effect is absolutely top-notch."

The audience excitedly shared their opinions, and the atmosphere was even more lively than during the opening ceremony.

Although the Meijian Country contestants couldn't see the live comments, choosing to surrender and having it announced directly by the referee on the spot still caused them to lose face.

Meanwhile, foreign viewers watching the live broadcast on international platforms were furious at their own team's lack of effort!

It was late at night, and everyone had eagerly anticipated a thrilling, evenly matched competition, but who would have thought the match would indeed be exciting, only for their own players to be repeatedly crushed, which was too difficult to accept.

As a result, information about Su Yu's identity began to spread rapidly among international viewers.

Soon, someone discovered that this young man had also been internationally famous for a period not long ago.

He successfully replicated the US dollar, replicated the Japanese yen, and even created a set of ultra-high denomination Japanese yen that currency detectors/bill counters approved, which once triggered a wave of rumors within Sakura Country.

Unexpectedly, less than half a year later, his name reappeared in international media.

And this time, he utterly crushed Meijian Country in robot technology right in front of a global audience!

"It's just one win, what's there to brag about? As far as I know, the production team has arranged a whole morning of matches for him. I refuse to believe he can keep winning."

"Tsk, how could he keep winning? I heard this guy only has one robot. We were just unlucky to run into it when it was good at basketball. If it were any other event, there'd be no chance."

"Exactly, exactly. Our Fruit Company won championships in three events yesterday. The next match is robot combat. We'll definitely kick the other robot's head off later."

"Hmm? Robot combat? Was that an event yesterday? I didn't see it. In that case, I'm looking forward to it."

International viewers, especially fans from Meijian Country watching the match, immediately became excited upon hearing this.

In the robot combat event yesterday, their Fruit Company used three completely different robots and successfully swept the top three places.

If they couldn't beat the opponent in basketball, they could still regain their pride in combat.

Indeed.

After the basketball game concluded, the on-site staff quickly began setting up a new octagonal cage arena.

The Meijian Country contestants, looking dejected and having chosen to forfeit the match, did not leave immediately. Instead, they found a spot near the stands and chose to stay, watching the next robot combat match, which also involved their company.

Due to the special competition mechanism, as project champions and challengers, they were allowed to remain in the arena to watch.

As long as it didn't affect the upcoming matches.

Two members of the five-person team left their group with their robots, choosing a viewing spot about fifty meters from Su Yu.

The two simultaneously looked up and exchanged glances.

Instantly, the excitement and resentment flickering in their eyes ignited everything within them.

The two understood each other without words; they were likely international assassins who had infiltrated the country, aiming to claim Su Yu's life for the international bounty.

And what was ironic was that they had both chosen to hide their identities as Fruit Company contestants.

Even more amusing was that they had both just been completely dominated and crushed by their target in the previous match.

This left both of them seething with suppressed anger.

As long as they found a suitable opportunity later, they would not hold back.

In their eyes, Su Yu was both an object of revenge and a walking five billion!

On site, the drone's camera began to ascend, clearly capturing every movement around.

As today's defender, Su Yu would remain in the arena until all matches were concluded. The challengers were all gathered at the other end of the preparation area.

As the Host introduced the rules for the robot combat arena challenge, a small octagonal cage in the center of the venue was already completed.

The second match was also in full swing, entering the countdown for preparation.

"Host, I heard that Fruit Company swept the top three places in yesterday's combat match. How about letting them all participate in the upcoming match?"

Before the match began, Su Yu suddenly spoke.

"What?! Mr. Su? Are you, are you sure?"

"The rules for combat matches have always been 1v1. This isn't like the basketball game we just had."

The referee was startled upon hearing this, then kindly warned him.

Although Su Yu's robot showed strong athletic ability in the last basketball game, combat matches involve physical contact. One-on-one might be manageable.

But three-on-one?

"I think Mr. Su might be overconfident! He wants to challenge us three-on-one?"

"Very well, then we accept the invitation! We ask Referee, sir, to allow us to enter the stage simultaneously."

Before the referee could offer more dissuasion, the three Meijian Country contestants instantly stood up. Their faces showed no anger at being underestimated by Su Yu; instead, they were unusually calm.

Calm like a deep, cold pool, filled with chill.

Their gaze towards Su Yu also held a strange significance.

"Referee, sir, however, we hope to have a few words with Mr. Su before the match. Is that possible?"

This... The referee instinctively looked towards Su Yu in the distance.

He originally didn't want Su Yu to participate in this unfair three-on-one combat match, but clearly, the opponent was very confident.

And because of Su Yu's special status, he had been at the other end of the arena. Now, the three suddenly wanted to meet Su Yu. For some reason, the referee felt a strange unease.

But very quickly, the referee came back to his senses and shook his head, refusing their request.

"Sorry, the match is about to begin. If the three of you wish to meet Mr. Su, you can find an opportunity after today's matches conclude."

"If there are no issues, please step onto the stage for the match."

After being rejected, the expressions of the three Meijian Country contestants changed slightly, almost imperceptibly, but they said nothing more.

The three turned and sent their robots onto the stage.

The octagonal arena, where both victory and defeat, life and death, are decided!