Is this even possible? The Saudi-manufactured Ru Hua robot was just lured away like that? The crowd on the scene was astonished, but soon, everyone's attention was captured by another surprising scene in space where, unbeknownst to them, a dozen or so space battleships had already densely filled the area.

They were Saudi Meteor-class frigates. It turned out that Saudi had set up an ambush long ago. Even though Mardis had been conquered by the Federation, it was not difficult to allow Meteor-class speedboats to penetrate the star domain. Who would have thought that Saudi would stoop so low as to use this tactic to intercept the Revenge Shadow Rider? The scene before their eyes couldn't help but make the spectators from various countries sigh...

A challenge is a challenge, the Revenge Shadow Rider gave face by showing up, but look at you. You lost a person and set up an ambush in the sky. Isn't that a bit unsportsmanlike?

Saudi didn't care about being sportsmanlike. Winning the war was the ultimate goal. The ruling party, the Li family, were not only the promoters of the Yita project but also the initiators of this challenge. It would have been fine if the Revenge Shadow Rider had lost, since its failure would have only had a major impact on the political situation of the Federation. However, the Shadow Rider actually won, and they would never allow Revenge Shadow Rider to return so easily.

In an instant, the Revenge Shadow Rider was surrounded in the center by more than a dozen frigates, and both the Revenge Shadow Rider and the frigates disappeared in the sky in a blink.

The emotions of the people were stirred up in a moment, but really, did they think that just a dozen frigates could defeat the Revenge Shadow Rider? Such a joke seemed rather far-fetched. Not to mention the Revenge Shadow Rider, even a Red Robe Level warrior could easily destroy a dozen frigates. Had those big shots in Saudi even thought this through? Unfortunately, the public couldn't witness any of it.

But soon, Saudi launched a global live broadcast using special technology, claiming that the challenge to the Revenge Shadow Rider was only the beginning, and that Yita 13 was in fact just the latest Saudi invention presented to the outside world. Compared to Yita, the upcoming battle was the real show.

The Light Screen also provided an explanation acknowledging that Saudi admitted to the failure of the challenge against the Revenge Shadow Rider. They also stated: After the challenge failed, the Saudi side did not pursue or engage in any unfair actions against the Revenge Shadow Rider. The frigates were stationed by Mardis as a military action taken by Saudi against the Federation. Coincidentally, the Revenge Shadow Rider was not active on the ground of Mardis, but was intercepted by the Saudi side as it broke through the atmosphere. Saudi expressed its willingness to take responsibility for the incident.

People should not be so shameless, and now not only the Federation but the whole world was somewhat infuriated. Saudi simply broke its own promises!

The frigates quickly ascended into the sky with the Revenge Shadow Rider and then disappeared. Nonetheless, what appeared were five oddly mismatched unknown model mechas surrounding Revenge Shadow Rider in the center.

What is this...? The scrap metal displayed on the Light Screen was puzzling. If people felt Saudi's previous actions were shameless, now they were completely incomprehensible. Indeed, the mechas appearing on the Light Screen were not any model recognized by the public. On the contrary, they were not only unknown models but also not super soldiers; there were no national emblems on them at all. In this world, apart from the Revenge Shadow Rider's mech having such characteristics, no one else would be thought to enjoy such treatment.

These mechas were undoubtedly modified, belonging to civilian mechas. Apart from having the ability to fly, people couldn't imagine why Saudi would use this group of mechas to intercept the Revenge Shadow Rider; they had to take a look at themselves. To dare challenge the Revenge Shadow Rider with some civilian-modified mechas was to greatly underestimate such a top-tier mobile warrior, wasn't it?

It was unimaginable. Were the Saudi politicians' heads squeezed by a door, kicked by a donkey, exploded by a fart, struck by lightning, or flashed by electricity? In an instant, the discussions about Saudi became a hot topic among nations, and even gossip channels that didn't pay much attention to politics, lifestyle channels, Ancient Martial Arts sects, civilian mecha circles, and all kinds of people couldn't help but be moved by this incident.

What exactly is Saudi playing at? It's undoubtedly a puzzle that baffles many, but any seasoned individual deeply acquainted with mecha would not find the private Ancient Martial Arts mecha sects unfamiliar. In fact, mecha combat originated among civilians, evolving from folk techniques before becoming widespread in the military. One could say that without civilian mechas, there would be no military mechas, even though the military now employs mechas more extensively. Nevertheless, the birth of Ancient Martial Arts came from the people.

And what people were witnessing at the moment was precisely from these orthodox civilian mecha sects.

The civilian mecha sects, a super sect that has permeated countless eras and professions, include individuals engaged in various occupations like underground competitions, wilderness hunting, and on some economically backward planets, you can also find them in many law enforcement roles. When the armed forces of freelance mercenaries can no longer satisfy local security needs or when some star regions have unique circumstances, these Ancient Martial Arts sects have often taken on the role of law enforcers, with Xiu Yi's Bull Planet being a prime example.

These five mobile warriors undoubtedly came from civilians. At first, people were unclear about their origin, but as the saying goes, many mouths make for noisy discussion, and when it became known that they came from the rumored civilian mecha sects, everyone was somewhat resigned. It was said that these civilian mecha sects, like the Ancient Martial Arts sects, were more about boasting than actual combat prowess. Could such trash really dare to challenge the Revenge Shadow Rider?

However, those in high positions would not think that way. The civilian mecha sects are incredibly intricate, not at all inferior to the Ancient Martial Arts families, some even reaching the heights of the Nangong Family, Jade Clear Sect, or Yanhuang Soul—merely low-profile and unknown to the public. Moreover, these five mobile warriors were not ordinary civilian pilots; their special markings revealed that this group consisted of War Emperor level pilots.

What, then, does being a War Emperor level pilot entail? Mansfield from Valan, one of the 12 Star Generals, is known as the Mecha War Emperor, a title earned within the civilian mecha sects. In other words, one must at least be a Red Robe Level warrior to be called a Mecha War Emperor.

It is said that many mecha sect masters possess strength far surpassing military aces, pursuing different objectives. Mecha War Emperor Mansfield had been sent to the civilian mecha sects for training since childhood and eventually became one of the 12 Star Generals. Indeed, the most feared entities in this world are those formidable civilian mecha sects.

The vast majority of people were clueless about these facts, but word of mouth amongst those around quickly spread the shock of the scene broadcasted before them to all corners of the world. The first to learn the identity of this group weren't politicians or seasoned mecha enthusiasts but national aces and Red Cloaks. Those who hadn't eaten pork had at least seen pigs run; for those standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid, stories related to civilian mechas might be distant, but not unfamiliar.

Angelina simply couldn't understand why these civilian mecha sects would also get involved in politics.

Dilia shook her head and bitterly smiled. It seemed the Revenge Shadow Rider might be in danger today. Although she didn't know much about these people and hadn't had much contact, her own master, Blue Electric Rain, had spent half a year in the civilian mecha realm. Blue Electric Rain had said that the civilian mecha realm was a complex mix of dragons and fish, very deep waters. For a master driver to give such an evaluation indicated the complexity of the civilian mecha realm.

Dilia tended to respect these people from a distance, never meddling with them. You might offend them without even knowing, uncertain if these wolf-like individuals would be overt in their support but covert in their treachery, perhaps even secretly supplying a Red Robe or White Robe to enemy forces behind the scenes. And Saudi, having managed to recruit 5 War Emperor mecha pilots, was indeed making a grand gesture.

One stone stirred up a thousand ripples, and the challenge from Yita 13 was completely overshadowed by the civilian mecha sect storm. It might be said that Yita 13 wasn't even Saudi's intended target in their challenge against Revenge Shadow Rider, seeming more like a statement to the world. In truth, the real hosts welcoming the Revenge Shadow Rider were the civilian mecha sects.

(Thanks to Brother 98 for the reward; take care of your health, I often see your midnight recommendations. Also, I've figured out Brother Wei's pattern for monthly tickets at the end of the month—)

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