Dominating Evolution Of The Cosmos 268 The Challenge Begins

Steve did not expect things to develop in this way. Just then, Steve received an email.
"The battle is about to begin!" read the subject line.
Steve clicked on the email to open it and read the details, which revealed that the stakes had been raised to 20,000 contribution points. Thus, the contract for the battle had been updated.
Both Steve and Alex transferred their contribution points to the Original Gravity Tower, which would then be transferred to the winner after the battle. The contribution points that Steve had earned for defeating Lawrence and the winnings he had gained from the heavy bet that he placed totaled up to 100,000 contribution points.
After leaving the lounge, Steve walked towards the duel ring. The veterans of the military base camp were accustomed to the Death Combat Unit bullying the recruits, but this time, Steve was challenging Alex to seek justice for the recruits! Moreover, 20,000 contribution points were at stake!
The bullying news was like a whirlwind, as it swept so quickly through the entire military base camp. The Death Combat Unit had gone too far this time, making their reputation worse than ever before.
Steve was the most eye-catching recruit since entering the military base camp a month ago. As for his legendary achievements, everyone, including the soldiers, instructors, and officers had all heard about them. In fact, the last time, when Steve defeated Lawrence, everyone had been truly shocked.
However, this challenge between Steve and Alex, no one felt that Steve would win. One of the reasons for this was that Steve had not progressed to a higher level after conquering the eighth level at the Original Gravity Tower. Because of this, everyone thought that his strength had stayed where it was a month ago.
The second reason for their doubts was that Alex was very powerful. So, in everyone's mind, even if Steve's strength had improved from now on at a rapid pace, he would still not be able to exceed a basic cell value of 400 points. As Alex had a basic cell value of more than 400 points already, everyone a.n.a.lyzed that Steve had no chance of winning.
However, the Death Combat Unit did not take bets like the Black Tiger Combat Unit did. After all, the Black Tiger Combat Unit had created too much trouble and lost very badly via such dealings. As such, the Death Combat Unit was determined to not followed in their footsteps!
Almost all of the Original-level soldiers had come to watch the battle. The recruits also all came to cheer for Steve.
"Twenty thousand contribution points from each party, which is a total of 40,000 contribution points! This is one of the biggest gambles of the year!"
"A recruit can have 20,000 contribution points of contribution? Even the top 100 combat units might not be able to fork out so many contribution points. How on earth did he earn so many contribution points?"
"Steve is too reckless. He is not as strong as Alex, yet he dares to challenge Alex. Not only will he lose miserably, he may even end up severely injured."

"The fat lamb was robbed by the Death Combat Unit. I should have challenged Steve instead!"
"Come on, Steve!"
"You can do it, Steve!"
The battle had not even started yet, but the scene was already filled with loud cheers and endless commentary.
"Counting down… One minute till the battle begins… Contestants, please proceed to the ring!" As an electronic voice echoed throughout the duel ring, Steve and Alex jumped in the ring at the same time.
"Alex, defeat him! Then, the team will give you another 10% reward!" Hayden shouted.
"Honey, if you win, you'll get the beauties home!" Lucy shouted. Next to her, Audrey and Jenna both blushed.
"Steve, you can do it!"
"You must win! Seek justice for us!"
The recruits were the most excited. After all, during this period, they had been bullied by the Death Combat Unit and were robbed of all of their contribution points, all while having to suppress their anger.
The layout of the ring was the same as that of the ring in the virtual cybers.p.a.ce. The only difference was that, in the real world, there were real casualties.
Alex looked at Steve and joked, "You're so generous to give me 20,000 contribution points in one go!"
"Oh, don't be happy too soon, as you might end up be the one crying in the end." Steve gave him a cold smile.
The countdown began...
"10!"
"9!"
"8!"
"7!"
"6!"
"5!"
"4!"
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Start!"
In the huge ring, two compet.i.tors stood opposite each other. The rules of a human duel were the same as those of a virtual duel.
Alex, with a s.h.i.+eld and a long-barreled gun in his hand, was dressed in an armor that looked like one that the ancient roman soldiers wore. He looked at Steve confidently and said, "Steve, I will give you a chance to make your first move. Do it now! You only have one chance."
"No, you should make the first move. If I make the first move, you will be defeated by that one move." Steve held up a finger as he spoke.
Alex did not expect Steve to look down on him, so he sneered back. "Stupid fellow! You are courting death! Since you want to be defeated so soon, I will fulfill your wis.h.!.+"
Alex held a sharp spear and moved forward like a flash of lightning, piercing through the air and heading straight towards Steve. At the same time, Steve pulled out a big red knife and slashed forward. This knife was made from a mimetic weapon, and its power had reached that of second-cla.s.s weaponry!
Bang!
The head of Alex's spear was chopped off, and the spear swept across Steve's eyes and nose, then moved across his neck. Steve retreated under the powerful force, then summoned the Ice Wing Flying Knives to form a s.h.i.+eld to block the attack.
Steve was thrown five or six meters backwards! Suddenly, the spear turned into a U-shape, then attacked Steve behind his s.h.i.+eld. Steve quickly jumped up hundreds of meters high.
"Hahaha, you only have this much of strength and power?" As Alex laughed, the s.h.i.+eld in his hand flew out.
There were a hundred sharp blades at the edge of the s.h.i.+eld, and the s.h.i.+eld was rotating towards Steve in mid-air. Steve could not avoid it, and the Ice Wing s.h.i.+eld broke and became six Ice Wing Flying Knives, which collided immediately with the rotating s.h.i.+eld. At the same time, Steve made a somersault in mid-air to avoid the attack.
Clang…
The s.h.i.+eld struck the six Ice Wing Flying Knives and cut across Steve's arm. Blood immediately began to flow out of Steve's wound. Steve did not use his spiritual power to boost his power, as he wanted to see the gap between himself and Alex first.
The audience could not help but exclaim, as this intense battle was riveting! From the looks of the battle so far, Steve seemed to be destined to be defeated.