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When the news came out that day, the whole online forum erupted with millions of comments. People began to bash those who posted about the claims of NXT Element Company being a copycat. As everyone is truly antic.i.p.ating the release of the new product the SLIA figures, which is like a personal fiery, everybody became enraged because of the decision to delay or even stop the production.

Even the clans were affected because of this news.

This turmoil was not felt by the people inside the NXT Element Company conference room. This is because although everyone was worried they knew that there is still a solution.

When Marie said those words, she gave Susan Tang a knowing smile. In which the later just nodded her head.

"Guys… thank you. I guess everyone here can't wait to have their personal SLIA figure, right? And what you did today just express the feeling of the whole world. Each of our products is innovative and advance, who would dare to counterfeit them? Anyway, we will just give each of you an SLIA figure… just show them off alright?" Marie said with a grin on her beautiful face.

Park Jiyong who is sitting on the side had a love-struck look on his face seeing the woman he likes grin just like that.

After the meeting, each of the managers and executives received a beautiful box on their desk. This situation made every employee in the company curious about what is happening. The black box looks sleek and attractive. However, once the cover was opened those who watch their managers' table were all dumbfounded.

Inside the black box is a small figure, the basic SLIA figure is composed of a torso, a bald and faceless head, two humanoid arms, and two humanoid legs. Of course s.h.i.+n Jiao with help of Park Jiyong design many types of parts for the thumb-size SLIA figure.

"Oh my… is that SLIA? No way! My manager is too lucky. I wish I can have one too."

"It's really cute! Boss, start it up!"

"Boss, make it move!"

Every one surrounding their boss can't wait to see what the little doll can do.

And when the SLIA figures were a.s.sembled and connected to the managers' and executives' phones, their expressionless face suddenly has an LED lit up. Everyone saw the LED forming a simple smiling face.

Then the figure began to hover around and immediately greeted their owners.

'Greetings! I am your personal a.s.sistant… please give me a new name!' the SLIA figures said to their owners.

Everyone took a picture and video of this scene and immediately posted it online which once again began a huge discussion. Everyone envied those working in the NXT Element Company.

This made the whole issue of what Lin Qintang said die immediately.

The scene where the figures can actually hover in the air also made everyone dumbfounded and has taken the whole country of China by storm.

The Company immediately received a huge amount of orders worldwide, making Susan and Marie smile upon seeing the huge figure.

…

Another week has pa.s.sed and two days are left before the said duel between the Li clan Jinshulong mech and the basic Mech Frame from NXT Element Company is about to start.

s.h.i.+n Jiao sent Lin Qintang the location of the duel. It was actually in the Gobi desert. s.h.i.+n Jiao has gained the government's approval to create a stadium in that area.

The stadium was 50,000 sqm or 5 hectares of land, almost like 9 football fields.

It was once again created really fast and contains modern amenities with safety features for the viewers. s.h.i.+n Jiao knew that this would already tip the technology of the world and move it forward in the future. And this is only the start.

Hence he wanted to show the whole world, the future now.

The preparation was complete and s.h.i.+n Jiao has prepared four basic Mech Frames. However, only two would be sent to battle and the two are just back up just in case.

Park Jiyong himself volunteers to pilot a mech, and the other one is s.h.i.+n Jiao himself.

Meanwhile, on the side of the Li clan mechs, they have also prepared four main battle mechs and another four as a backup mech.

All of the mechs are taken to the Gobi desert stadium via a chopper carrier which carrier all of its parts. Then they were a.s.sembled in the stadium's mechanical workroom. The stadium has around 9 mechanical workrooms with advanced facilities inside.

So the a.s.sembly of the mechs was easy and fast.

…

8 am the day of the battle

The stadium was suddenly full of people. No one expected that although it was only two days before the announcement people were able to flock in the desert area. They all marveled at the construct and its advanced facilities inside. Since the stadium is connected with Central, she has already apprehended 10 people having bad intentions before they can even act.

The antic.i.p.ation of everyone for the upcoming battle was too high. Even gambling bets were raised in secret between the two forces that would face each other.

While the audience are waiting for the huge screen at the top of the stadium that has been showing its safety feature suddenly changes.

Then the voice of Central echoed everywhere making the whole stadium silent.

'Ladies and Gentlemen, along with our special guests from different countries, welcome to the Clash of Steel Arena. In a few moments, we will begin a historical battle between humanoids mechs from two sides, the Li clan's Jinshulong mecha group versus the basic Frame Mech of NXT Element Company.'

'This battle will have two stages… first is the team battle which will be simulated within a forest. Then the next is the single battle arena. I wanted to say good luck to all partic.i.p.ants.'

'Since the destruction of a mech is inevitable, we from the NXT Element Company have provided each pilot with a safety necklace. They cannot enter the battlefield without the necklace as it would ensure their safety from death... However��� other injuries except for fatal ones are not included.'

The series of instructions given by Central made everyone feel a bit excited and curious about how the arena battle would happen.

Meanwhile, on the side, some announcers and news reporters are already filming the area. Many speculations and a.n.a.lysis are coming out as they waited for the battle to start.

Even really famous celebrities from different countries are in the arena expecting to watch a glorious battle. They have been waiting for this historical breaking event to happen, and even though it was announced two days prior, none wanted to miss the chance to see it personally.

Suddenly the lights turned dim and the arena became bright. Under the audience's eyes, they can see a lush forest. But what baffled them is the thin layer of energy surrounding the arena. Then suddenly they saw two groups entering the stage. One group is composed of two-meters mechs carrying riffles and some back weapons, while the other one is composed of two four-meters mechs carrying heavy weaponry, and the other two are two-meters mechs carrying rifles and back weapons.

"d.a.m.n! This is two versus four? This is not fair, right?"

"Who cares… let's get this show on the road! I can't see a great battle. Hopefully, this would not be a boring battle of slow-moving robots."

"Yeah, if this is boring then it's just a waste of our time."

The audience began to clamor upon seeing the two parties about to face a battle.

Meanwhile, inside the mechs, s.h.i.+n Jiao and Park Jiyong are checking the status of their mechs with precise accuracy and well-practiced coordination.

"Everything is good to go on my side…" s.h.i.+n Jiao said on the radio.

"Everything is also good to go on my side…" Park Jiyong also said.

"Hey, Brother s.h.i.+n, do you think they would pose a challenge?"

"I don't know? Maybe… maybe not. But I hope that you don't get too c.o.c.ky or you will lose this battle."

"Haha… Don't worry, I have been practicing in my free time, this time I will not hesitate to use my gun. This would be fun!" Park Jiyong said with excitement.

s.h.i.+n Jiao just smiles at the excited tone of the young man on the other end of the line.

"Let us see if my plans would work this time… the Li clan has provided me with the opportunity to advertise this thing, plus I can also take revenge for s.h.i.+ Anne Li later…" he thought as he turns his gaze to one of the private viewing booths.

From where he stands he can almost see the figure of Lin Qintang with that smug look.

Meanwhile, Lin Qintang is also looking at the arena with a smirk on his face. He already faced the basic Mech Frame and knew of its power. However, he made sure that the mech they have created can rival the power of the Mech Frames.

He sneered at the foolishness of s.h.i.+n Jiao for giving him the data he needed. He is planning to make tons of money after the battle after his creations trampled and turned those insignificant metal robots from the foolish man.

"Hehe… with this… I can make armies that can rule this country by force." He muttered with an evil grin on his face.

The feeling of more power within his hands made him tremble with excitement.

Suddenly, the voice of Central echoed.

'The Battle is about to start in… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…'

'Begin'

With that signal, the two groups of mechs suddenly moved.

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