"Ding - warning! Abnormal core energy fluctuations..." Ye Ling's face changed, "What's going on..." Before she could react, a violent vibration came from the left arm of the mecha, and then the entire mecha began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Haha, little girl, it seems your mecha can't hold on anymore!" The giant mechanical monster noticed Ye Ling's predicament and let out a triumphant laugh. Its huge body pressed down like a mountain, determined to crush Ye Ling into powder.

Various energy beams, missiles, and electromagnetic pulses attacked Ye Ling like a storm, and she was almost submerged in the torrent of attacks.

Everyone in the viewing stand was terrified.

"This girl is too reckless!" Dean Liu's face turned pale, his fists were clenched tightly, and sweat oozed from his palms.

Even Duan Yu, who was always calm, couldn't help but clench his fists at this moment, staring at the crumbling mecha on the screen.

"It's over, it's completely over now!" Technician Lin muttered to himself. He couldn't bear to watch any longer.

Just when everyone thought Ye Ling was doomed to fail, she suddenly uttered a clear, low cry: "Want to defeat me? It won't be that easy!"

Ye Ling's mecha suddenly burst into dazzling light, and a powerful energy wave burst out from the core of the mecha.

"What...what is this?!" Dean Liu widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

Under everyone's gaze, Ye Ling's mecha actually began to deform!

The originally bulky mecha instantly became light and nimble, and the technologically advanced light wings unfolded from the back of the mecha, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, exuding new vitality.

"Hidden function...activate!" Ye Ling's voice came from the mecha, with a hint of excitement and determination.

She pushed the joystick to the limit, and the speed of the mecha instantly increased to the extreme. It turned into a stream of light and rushed towards the giant mechanical monster.

"boom--"

With a loud bang, the entire testing ground shook violently...

"This girl..." Duan Yu looked at the dazzling light on the screen, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, "She really makes people...look at her with new eyes time and time again."

When the dust settled, the giant mechanical monster in the center of the test field was paralyzed, emitting black smoke and completely losing power.

Ye Ling's mecha stood there steadily. Although the body of the mecha was slightly damaged, it exuded a light of victory.

"This... this is impossible!" Technician Lin rubbed his eyes, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.

Ye Ling, who was on the verge of despair just now, turned the situation around in just a few minutes. It was simply a miracle!

Dean Liu recovered from his shock, his sullen expression softening. He walked to the edge of the viewing platform and announced loudly to Ye Ling, "Student Ye Ling, you passed the combat test perfectly! Your mecha upgrade was a complete success!"

The whole audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers.

Ye Ling's name resounded throughout the entire testing field, and she became the focus of the academy. The former "loser" has now become everyone's idol.

Duan Yu rushed to Ye Ling's mecha in one step, and in front of everyone's surprised eyes, he hugged Ye Ling, who had just come out of the mecha, tightly in his arms.

"I knew you could do it." There was a slight tremor in his deep voice, which was the uncontrollable excitement and joy.

Ye Ling also hugged Duan Yu tightly with a bright smile on her face.

At this moment, all the pressure and hard work disappeared, leaving only the joy of victory and the warmth between each other.

The classmates around also gathered around and congratulated Ye Ling.

Those who once laughed at her now lowered their heads, their hearts filled with admiration and envy.

"It seems that we need to have a good talk..." Dean Liu looked at the two people hugging each other, smiled meaningfully, turned and walked towards the office.

In Dean Liu's office, Ye Ling and Duan Yu stood side by side.

"You've really brought honor to our college this time!" Dean Liu smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits, and his previous doubts about Ye Ling had long since disappeared.

"The academy has decided to fully support your research. We'll give you the latest mecha technology and advanced parts—whatever you want! Just ask!"

Those classmates who once mocked Ye Ling now wish they could travel back in time and slap themselves in the face.

Especially Boss Sun, who had a grudge with Ye Ling before, is now regretting it very much.

If he had cooperated with Ye Ling in the beginning, wouldn't all the fame and resources be his now?

He could only watch Ye Ling reach the pinnacle of his life. He beat his chest and sighed to the sky, "I missed out on 100 million!"

Just when everyone thought Ye Ling would have a good rest and enjoy this hard-earned glory, she made a decision that surprised everyone.

"Dean, I would like to apply for special training for interstellar pirates." Ye Ling said in a firm tone.

Dean Liu was stunned for a moment. "Interstellar pirates? Isn't it a bit too early to prepare now?"

Ye Ling shook her head, a hint of imperceptible worry flashing in her eyes: "No, I think it's not too early to start preparing now."

She thought of Duan Yu, her classmates at the academy, and the world she wanted to protect, and a strong sense of responsibility surged in her heart.

The threat of space pirates is like the sword of Damocles hanging over her head, and she must be fully prepared.

The special training was extremely tough, and Ye Ling pushed herself to the limit every day.

Simulate the attack methods of space pirates, study their weaknesses, and improve your mecha...

She didn't know how strong the space pirates really were, nor did she know if she could protect the people she wanted to protect.

On the interstellar route, a seemingly ordinary transport ship was sailing steadily.

On the bridge, Ye Ling and Duan Yu stood side by side, gazing at the vast starry sky.

"Everything is normal." Duan Yu's voice was as calm as ever.

Ye Ling nodded gently, but at this moment, the ship's radar suddenly issued a shrill alarm...

“Drip—drip drip—”

"Alert! Unidentified flying objects have been detected, a large number of them, and they are approaching rapidly!" The operator's voice was a little panicked.

Ye Ling and Duan Yu looked at each other, and a hint of solemnity flashed in their eyes.

"Here it comes..." Ye Ling said in a low voice.

Suddenly, a loud noise came from the communicator, followed by a rough voice: "Hey, hey, this mountain is mine, these trees are mine. If you want to pass through here, you have to leave some money to buy your way through! If you know what's good for you, hand over all your valuables!"

Duan Yu curled his lips into a cold smile and pressed the communication button: "Ha, you are quite arrogant..."