Mecha Star Wars.

Chapter 1404 Odds 1:100

The Star Shuttle is a hovering mobility device that combines the features of a skateboard and a scooter.

Simply step on it, set your destination, and it will conveniently, quickly, and effortlessly take you to where you want to go.

The Star Shuttle is small in size and requires little energy, making it easily accessible to ordinary individuals. Its original purpose was to facilitate transportation, providing a cheap and compact mode of transport, similar to the Lanxing electric scooter.

Later, Star Shuttle was extended to a larger and wider cargo model, mainly for trade and logistics.

The model that Lin Fan and his team had was specially developed for the Star Shuttle Race.

Longer and thicker inverted triangular shape; harder material.

The entire Star Shuttle is no longer a single structure, but is divided at the waistline, allowing the two parts that the front and rear feet step on to twist independently.

The rear section features a massive jet engine. In control mode, it is powered by a pressure sensor on the footrest and can be adjusted by twisting the foot to control the star shuttle's dynamics.

Of course, faster and more powerful equipment requires stronger energy support.

Unlike ordinary daytime starships that only require ordinary civilian electricity for replenishment, racing starships, due to their special power and range requirements, directly use the Level 3 energy supplied to the starship.

There are many types of energy in the universe, which can be roughly divided into four levels based on energy density and ease of use.

Level 1 energy is the lowest and most basic type. Examples include coal, oil, and wood, which have low energy density, large volume, and require multiple conversions before they can be used.

This type of energy typically has low conversion efficiency and is accompanied by pollution. However, because there are no barriers to conversion, it was widely used in the early stages of civilization.

Beyond this, basic energy sources are converted into semi-finished products, such as natural gas, gasoline, and batteries. These have already undergone one conversion and are more stable and convenient as a form of storage. Level 2 energy storage is even more convenient.

This type of energy has a medium energy density. Because the conversion process has been simplified in advance, it can be used directly, so the energy output and energy efficiency ratio are significantly improved compared to Level 1 basic energy.

Currently, Lanxing also uses this type of energy more often.

Further up, there is Level 3 high-density energy, which is stored in a more efficient form and can be released instantly without any complicated conversion when used.

For example, Lanxing has already shown its terrifying nuclear energy, as has the spirit stone of Perlan Star, and I've also seen antimatter fuel tanks in Wanxinghui City.

The characteristics of energy are that it is readily available, has high energy density, and high purity.

Currently, most energy sources widely used by advanced civilizations are at level three. For example, the energy sources for starships and star rings, as well as the energy required for city operation, are all of this type.

The highest level 4 energy is pure energy. This type of energy typically lacks a material carrier, exists in pure energy form, has extremely high density, and can be directly absorbed and utilized.

For example, the inherited energy in secret realms, cosmic radiation energy, energy blocks in special fields or containers, etc.

This type of energy represents the most efficient and ideal energy state. However, it is usually difficult to encounter and is something that can only be encountered by chance.

Therefore, although the Lan Star civilization has a history of more than 6,000 years, given Lan Star's current stage of energy development and technological productivity, it is indeed only a slightly more backward planet than the original star in the process of interstellar civilization.

As Nüchou once said, the progress of civilization on Lanxing has been delayed far too much.

Now that the World Tree has recovered, and with servers storing knowledge for cheating, everyone hopes that Lanxing can make rapid progress and quickly break through the barriers of civilization.

The crew of Noah risked their lives to explore the stars, wasn't it all to find some shortcuts to speed things up for Lan Star?

Everyone is doing their utmost, believing that the future of Lanxing will shine brightly in the galaxy and stand shoulder to shoulder with many other civilizations...

Closer to home.

Antonio, wearing protective soft armor purchased from the official Star Nexus store and carrying a Star Shuttle also bought from the official store on his shoulder, looked at the bustling crowd around the checkpoint and was already speechless at Star Nexus's money-making behavior of not missing any opportunity.

In addition to paying exorbitant registration fees, they also purchased Star Shuttle and Soft Armor from the official store.

There are also shops in Wanxinghui Market that sell racing star shuttles and soft armor. The configurations are similar to what they bought, but the colors and styles are much better looking than the official standard version, so the price is slightly higher.

Antonio's idea was, of course, to buy the trendiest clothes! It's not like he's short of money!

But in the end, they still bought items from the official Star Hub website. The reason was that all purchases made through the official website would earn them extra credit points.

This thing has no impact on the outcome of the race, but it's exactly what the Noah needs.

So now, Antonio can only sigh as he watches the other contestants around him carrying beautifully designed boards and wearing cool and stylish clothes.

What a money-grubber! Seriously! He won't let any opportunity to make money slip by!

As for why the tickets were cheap, he had already figured it out—cheap tickets attract more people to watch the games.

The more people watch, the more bets will be placed.

Yes, the official Xingzhu website even set up betting points and acted as the bookmaker, euphemistically calling it "investment with foresight."

Pshaw! It's just a bet. Why make it sound so nice?

Antonio scoffed, but couldn't resist his curiosity and glanced at the odds offered by his own people.

It's possible that because everyone on the Noah is new, and even their equipment was all purchased from the official source, the Star Ring, combined with the AI's analysis of the Noah, gave everyone on the Noah a 1:100 odds of winning.

Antonio understands the logic, but he's still unhappy!

So he pestered Cen Fangyuan to exchange all the credits he had earned on the Noah for credits, betting half on himself and the other half on Lin Fan.

After others found out, they also placed bets, mostly under Lin Fan's name. Even Cen Fangyuan placed a large bet in the name of the Noah.

Lin Fan hadn't even taken the stage yet, but he already had a large sum of money on him, putting him under immense pressure.

These people are really not afraid that she'll lose everything, even though it's a game she's never played before.

Then Jin Sichen calculated for her that if she won the championship, the money would be returned a hundredfold...

Lin Fan simply staked all his assets.

Fight!

It's just flying! Her skill level has been honed through life-and-death experiences, so she doesn't believe she can't compete with those who treat it as a game.

They quickly mastered the operation of the Star Shuttle. For cultivators like them, flying was not difficult; the challenge of the competition lay mainly in avoiding obstacles and responding to emergencies.

The Nexus Ring race features a completely new track each time. Before it begins, the track is completely sealed off, and no one knows what it's like inside or what they might encounter.

Lin Fan and his team have watched a lot of videos these past two days and have a general idea of ​​what they might encounter in different terrains.

All-terrain obstacle course is quite dangerous. Although the organizers will provide immediate assistance in case of an accident, participants must also have the ability to survive until the organizers arrive.

Therefore, for Noah's first match, the last to take the field were Lin Fan, Antonio, Wu Yi, Mellinier, Guan Ying, and Lu Xinyuan, who were ranked at the top of the strength list. There were also a few others like Qi Mai who were bold enough to test the waters and gain some experience.

Most people, including Cen Fangyuan and Cui Yan, rarely disembarked and went up to the stands to cheer for their teammates.

Jin Sichen didn't participate. Antonio, finding a rare opportunity, kept mocking him, even comparing him to Wu Yi. As a result, Guan Ying coldly berated him, leaving him feeling utterly dejected.

Jin Sichen burst into laughter.

What an idiot. Don't let Wu Yi's soft and chubby appearance fool you; she's actually at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment!

Asking her to fight on the front lines and personally kill her opponents might be too much for this girl. This is just a competition; a mage has more than enough skills to protect herself.

As the time drew near, several thousand participants stepped onto their star shuttles at the starting line.

With five minutes left in the countdown, the black obscuring finally disappeared, revealing a long, straight, and flat track ahead.

Lu Xinyuan once again reminded everyone that there were too many participants, so they should keep their distance from each other at the beginning and not bump into anyone right away.

After a long welcome speech and advertising slogans, the robotic arm blocking everyone's view gradually rose, and the huge countdown displayed on it slowly climbed to the top.

On the giant screens on both sides, the engines of thousands of Star Shuttles simultaneously burst into flames.

The emcee's impassioned voice and the cheers of the audience in the stands almost shook the sky.

"...3, 2, 1! Let's go!"