In less than a minute, Gu Ya had turned a losing situation into a draw, leading to a one-on-one duel!
Shao Yang watched all this in stunned disbelief, utterly unable to comprehend the outcome.
He was still pinned down by Gu Ya's original mecha. If Gu Ya were to launch an attack now, he would be defeated without a doubt.
To his surprise, Gu Ya remained steady in mid-air. From his posture, it seemed he intended to wait for Shao Yang to emerge before engaging him in a decisive battle.
Shao Yang pushed aside the mecha pressing down on him and stood up.
The spectator stands were already in an uproar. All the students from Class E had rushed to the iron railings, craning their necks in anticipation.
This was the most unexpected match in the history of the academy!
This would surely be recorded in the school’s annals!
Shao Yang gazed up at Gu Ya in the sky and slowly said, "Gu Ya, I admit your strength."
Gu Ya let out a scoff and asked, "Shao Yang, are you planning to surrender?"
"Not at all! I want to have a fair fight with you!" Shao Yang declared.
"Fine!" Gu Ya piloted his mecha back to the ground. "Let's have a fair fight!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, both sides rapidly advanced, charging headlong towards each other. The surging momentum kicked up immense dust, and the two forces collided at high speed!
In that very instant, the arena erupted in a cloud of dust that filled the air.
Everyone watched the outcome in silent anticipation. The arena was deathly quiet.
The wind of the approaching night swept the dust into a swirling dance.
When it finally settled, Shao Yang lay defeated at Gu Ya's feet, while Gu Ya's mecha stood triumphantly in the center of the arena!
Everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.
Wu Chu Yang waited patiently, watching to see who would make the first move.
Suddenly, Gu Ya's mecha raised its right fist high!
Gu Ya wins!
"Class E wins! Class E is the champion of this year's class battles!" Wu Chu Yang shouted, his voice steady yet filled with excitement.
In the spectator stands, all the teachers and students erupted in cheers!
Everyone stood up, and more and more students surged out from behind the iron railings, rushing towards the arena.
If the previous moment was merely an incredible comeback from the brink of defeat,
then this moment was undoubtedly an unparalleled historical event in the academy’s existence!
The principal smiled excitedly and began to clap. The homeroom teacher of Class E wiped away tears, nodding continuously and applauding, releasing the joy welling up inside him.
The students of Class E surrounded Gu Ya's mecha, waiting for their class hero to emerge.
They hoisted Gu Ya high into the air, chanting incessantly, "First! First! Class E first! Gu Ya first!"
Heiye also joined the jubilant crowd.
Only Xu Jie, with a face full of gloom, quietly left the arena.
Gu Ya, you just wait...
...
Late at night, Wu Chu Yang returned to the 12th squad’s camp.
Exhausted from the day's work, he slumped onto the sofa.
Every event that had transpired in this single day had exceeded his expectations.
He was certain that the Wuxu City Mecha Defense Force had promising successors.
Gu Ya would undoubtedly become a formidable mecha master in the future.
The time had come, Wu Chu Yang thought excitedly.
It was time to talk to Gu Ya and guide him to become a mecha pilot with unwavering faith.
However, before that, Wu Chu Yang had a few matters to attend to.
He slowly stood up. It was 11:36 PM, and the young woman should still be undergoing interrogation.
The door of the dimly lit observation room was gently pushed open, and Wu Chu Yang walked in silently.
"Captain, what's the progress?" Wu Chu Yang whispered.
The captain sighed and handed Wu Chu Yang a file. "See for yourself."
Wu Chu Yang opened the file, which contained the interrogated girl's confession and personal details. He quickly scanned through it and became puzzled.
"What's going on? She isn't a Black Star operative?"
The captain nodded and replied, "Yes, according to her confession, she is merely a mercenary from the Yadayya region."
Wu Chu Yang flipped further back. "So, she was deceived by a Black Star operative into carrying out the mission and didn't know beforehand?"
The captain said helplessly, "That's right. She only knew the specific mission details but didn't know the other party was a Black Star operative."
Wu Chu Yang shook his head. "Impossible, and there's insufficient evidence!"
The captain leaned in close to Wu Chu Yang's ear. "Our informant within Black Star has verified her confession."
"But her teammates were piloting 'Gu Shen' type mechas of the Black Star operatives!" Wu Chu Yang retorted.
"Those 'Gu Shen' mechas belonged to other mercenary organizations, not Black Star operatives. They were likely captured Black Star mechas," the captain explained.
Wu Chu Yang let his hands fall to his sides. "It was all for nothing."
The captain shook his head. "No, at least we now know that the Black Star operatives are searching for a mysterious young man."
"The Black Star operatives hid their identities and hired them to test the waters. They will undoubtedly have bigger operations planned for the future."
Wu Chu Yang nodded, lost in thought. "What about this young woman?"
The captain replied, "Ah, look further back."
Wu Chu Yang flipped through the file again, growing more surprised as he read. "I never imagined she had this other identity."
The captain smiled wryly. "As you said, fate plays tricks on people."
Wu Chu Yang put down the file and asked, "What's the update on the suspected spy message I sent today?"
The captain patted Wu Chu Yang's shoulder. "They've already heard about it. They are currently screening people to be sent to the academy to carry out their work. Don't worry."
"Mm," Wu Chu Yang nodded, speaking wearily. "It's been a long day. Oh, right, I found a promising talent!"
Upon hearing this, the captain's eyes lit up, and he smiled. "Not many people impress you, Wu Chu Yang! Bring him to meet me sometime!"
Wu Chu Yang chuckled. "He's still a probationary mecha cadet. Let's talk after he passes the formal mecha pilot assessment!"
...
Around nine o'clock in the evening, Gu Ya arrived at his doorstep.
In this dark alley, bathed in moonlight, Gu Ya saw a black motorcycle parked outside his home.
"Ling Ling..."
Opening the door, he found Ling Ling sitting on the sofa where Gu Ya usually slept, with Youyou and Sister Ge seated opposite her.
The three women were chatting animatedly. Ling Ling gestured with her hands in the air, her voice full of joy. Sister Ge covered her mouth, chuckling heartily, while Youyou looked at Ling Ling with a smile.
It was an incredibly heartwarming scene.
Who would have thought these three women could converse so happily?
Upon seeing Gu Ya's return, they stopped talking. Youyou was the first to call out, "Brother!"
"Mm, I'm back. Ling Ling, sister, you're here."
Sister Ge stood up and said, "I'll go reheat the food." She then walked into the kitchen.
Sister Ling Ling greeted Gu Ya with a smile. "Little victor, I heard you won first place again today!"
"Sister Ling Ling truly knows everything!" Gu Ya chuckled sheepishly. "What brings you here today, Sister Ling Ling?"
Ling Ling stood up and said, "My motorcycle suddenly broke down, and when I saw it was near your place, I came over."
Gu Ya understood Ling Ling's implication and said, "Let's go outside and look at your motorcycle."
The two walked outside, one after the other. Gu Ya squatted down and placed his hand on the motorcycle, his mechanic skills activating automatically.
At this moment, Ling Ling said, "You haven't come to find me for so long, so I came to find you."
Gu Ya nodded, remaining silent.
"Gu Ya, I need to ask you for a favor," Sister Ling Ling said in a low voice. Her tone was serious, and Gu Ya immediately understood this was no small matter.
"I'm sorry, but ever since you threatened Youyou last time, I..."
"You don't consider me a good person anymore, do you?" Ling Ling said with a smile, but then she turned serious and asked, "Tell me, if a person discovers they are a clone, how would they react?"
Gu Ya was taken aback and looked up at Ling Ling. After a moment's thought, he replied, "Shocked? Angry? Or indifferent?"
"What if you were the one?"
Ling Ling looked at Gu Ya and said. Her voice was very soft, but it carried immense power.
Gu Ya's eyes widened. The light from the house reflected in his eyes, trembling uncontrollably.