This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 204 - 117: Major Upgrade, Transformation, System Taking Shape (Vote for monthly tickets!)

Chapter 204: Chapter 117: Major Upgrade, Transformation, System Taking Shape (Vote for monthly tickets!)

Packing away the Taipo Mecha, Li Ming calculated, and first upgraded the Tank Guard 211 to C-grade, as seventy thousand points of metal energy dissipated.

[Tank Guard-- Type 1 Heavy Combat Mecha--C-grade: A mecha almost devoid of any weapon modules, with exceptionally good defensive performance.

Control Effect: Defense Amplification--250%

Control Ability--Tank Guard: Amplifies defense by 500%.]

As a C-grade armor, the Tank Guard was relatively mediocre.

The overall look had drastically changed; the thick silver combat armor was transformed into a true mecha, its alloy surface seamlessly integrated.

It was no longer connected by fiber linings, all the joints had become alloy transmission structures, with additional lotus-style hydraulic-assisted power.

The whole thing was like a solid block of iron, giving an incomparable sense of security.

Pure defense amplification, just this piece alone, brought Li Ming almost eight times greater resilience, with a noticeable change in the toughness of his skin, resembling soft alloy.

But it wasn’t over; Li Ming then reinforced the Tank Guard Mecha with the heavy Mother Ore.

Earthy yellow radiance enveloped the entire combat mecha as if it was being meticulously sculpted by an invisible hand; metal powder scattered, forming an electrified yellow tornado around it, before finally melting into it.

In the end, the Tank Guard underwent a complete transformation, the robust mountain of iron becoming much leaner, with layers of earthy yellow patterns covering the silver alloy parts.

[Tank Guard Heavy Combat Mecha--C-grade: A defensive armor almost devoid of any weapon modules, enhanced with heavy Mother Ore, pushing the defensive performance near its limits.

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Control Effect: Defense Amplification--300%

Control Ability--Tank Guard: Amplifies defense by 500%, additionally gaining Stone Skin amplification.]

Stone Skin?

Li Ming’s mind quivered slightly, and he immediately switched control, then tried to use this ability.

He instantly felt an unusual sensation as his tender skin gradually turned gray-white, as if it was covered with a layer of stone skin, becoming even firmer.

This brought his defense up by more than a notch; under such conditions, a D-grade life form would definitely not be able to break his defense, and even a C-grade life form with low development was doubtful.

Moreover, he benefited from the [Solid as a Rock] ability that brought 5% physical damage reduction.

However, to upgrade the Tank Guard again, the required metal energy had already reached nine hundred thousand, a terrifying figure.

But the upgrade was still not over, as another seventy thousand points of metal energy dissipated.

[G-A2 Strong Emission Type Constructed Crystal Shield--C-grade: Faster construction speed, more accurately covers the targeted area.

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Control Effect: Defense Amplification--250%

Control Ability--Constructed Crystal Shield: Can form a defensive crystal shield within a range of 5 meters around the body, inside a radius of 2 meters.]

There were originally only three Constructed Crystals, but now there were five, their surfaces even smoother, with a clearly defined diamond structure, and their interiors glimmering brilliantly.

Another 250% defense amplification; after switching, Li Ming felt his Stone Skin solidify even more, and with just a thought, a translucent blue Crystal Shield emerged, shrouding his entire body.

Again! Eighty thousand points of metal energy dissipated.

[Silver Grey High-speed Nanoparticles--C-grade: Armor infused with Silver Grey Mother Ore into nanoparticles, after multiple upgrades.

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Control Effect: Physical Strength Amplification--300%

Control Ability--Fusion: Silver grey particles can fuse with any control object of the same level, doubling its performance without occupying a control slot.]

The surging nanoparticles undulated ceaselessly like waves.

And more! Ninety thousand points of metal energy were invested.

[Thunder Style Armored Exoskeleton--C-grade: Crafted by a regular mechanic’s lathe, mixed with Cloud Thunder Mother Ore, and upgraded multiple times.

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Control Effect: Power Amplification--200%

Control Ability--Armored Four Arms: Evolves six mechanical arms to assist in combat, with an added 100% Thunder Element Control.]

The electrical storm intensified during the upgrade, with ionized particles surging wildly, even causing the room’s lights to flicker; the laboratory work was inquired about via voice due to the disturbance, but he brushed it off.

It still wasn’t over, the last one was a hundred thousand points of metal energy.

[Justice Arm Armor--C-grade: Justice Fist, strikes only upon the wicked!

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Control Ability: Power Amplification--200%

Control Effect--Justice Fighting: Extra 500% strength amplification.]

The originally pale gold metal gauntlets had transformed into alloy arm armors covering the entire arm, with the hand portion the size of a basketball.

This thing was a data monster, as power amplification was rather "expensive"; within the same level, defense amplification could reach up to 300%, yet strength was only 200%.

This piece alone accounted for 700% strength amplification.

A total of four hundred and ten thousand points of metal energy were spent, bringing a transformation in strength.

Switching his control one by one to [Tank Guard Armor], [Justice Arm Armor], [Magnetic Boots], [Silver Gray Particles]...

This was his current comprehensive combat form, with eight times defense amplification plus Stone Skin ability, seven times strength amplification, three times physical strength, and six times speed amplification.

Strength, defense, speed, physical strength all amplified.

The last piece could be swapped at will, [Thunder Style Exoskeleton], [Prismatic Ion Sword], [Taipo Mecha], focusing on strength, speed, or defense.

In such a state, he should be able to toy with a life form that had just fused a C-grade gene seed, with not much difference in various data.

Of course, this was just one combat style; if he focused on stacking one aspect, it would be even more terrifying. Except for speed amplification that he had several pairs of boots to max out, the rest were still lacking.

The Mechanical Heavy Hammer he found last time at Professor Xia’s place wasn’t bad, possessing a passive power amplification, so he made a mental note to get Ding Hui to bring a few over for him.

Of course, this combat state was only the first form.

With a thought, the hefty Tank Guard Armor surfaced, silver nanoparticles skittering across the surface like tides, stirring up waves after waves.