This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 250 - 139: Catching a Toad and Squeezing Out Urine, [Flame Thunder Evolution Theory]_2

Chapter 250: Chapter 139: Catching a Toad and Squeezing Out Urine, [Flame Thunder Evolution Theory]_2

Wait... he suddenly realized that this thing didn’t overlap with the [Thunder Burn Instrument Ball].

He could conduct both at the same time, further increasing the development speed.

Evolution Theory is really a good thing, it’s just too expensive, another million metal energy.

"How much can this Evolution Theory boost the development speed?" Li Ming suddenly asked.

"Eight to sixteen times." Feder’s expression became reserved, trying to appear indifferent, doing his best to prevent Li Ming from noticing anything amiss.

He didn’t know if Li Ming was guessing or had actually discovered something.

"Eight to sixteen times?" Li Ming exclaimed in surprise, truly impressive for a B-level Control Object, "This thing looks good, I’ll take it."

Li Ming naturally pocketed the item.

Feder’s eyes widened, how could this guy be so sharp, spotting the key item at a glance? He would soon become a C-level Life Form and was still getting familiar with Evolution Theory.

"Wait, wait..." Feder really became anxious, "To open this thing, you need my genetic coding, it’s a dud to you if you get it."

"Can’t I keep it as a collectible?" Li Ming retorted.

"You..." Feder knew he couldn’t threaten him and could only say helplessly, "If I lose this thing, it’ll be a big trouble."

"That fits perfectly, so you’re saying it got destroyed by the Firework Apostle in the midst of the fight. You killed him anyway, so you can compensate for it," Li Ming clapped his hands and said.

Feder looked at him in astonishment.

"Right, do you have the Secret of Liberation? Hand over a copy?" Li Ming added.

"Don’t be too greedy!" Feder said through clenched teeth, feeling like he was being taken advantage of since he was alone.

"If not, forget it, no selling merits," Li Ming waved his hand.

"You damn..." Feder’s eyes reddened with rage, his defenses breaking again, and he thought furiously, "I’d rather have a destructive end."

"Even if this thing breaks, there should still be fragments!"

"Haha, just kidding." Li Ming grinned, "Copy the Evolution Theory for me, and give me the Secret of Liberation, then I’ll give this to you."

"Leaks one secret or two, after all, it’s the same thing." Li Ming gently persuaded.

Li Ming figured that this pendant was just a carrier for Evolution Theory; it wasn’t anything special in itself, he could tell by the feel of the material.

Switching to another carrier, the Control data should be fairly similar.

Feder, drained in spirit, looked at the pendant and said through gritted teeth, "I agree, but this is the last thing you’ll get from me."

"If you dare to ask for more, I’ll fight you to the death!"

Feder’s last sentence almost came out from the depths of his throat.

"No problem." Li Ming promised.

Feder, shaking, opened the pendant and then connected it to Li Ming’s smart terminal, transferring a large amount of content.

This Evolution Theory contained massive data; unlike physical exercises, the Evolution Theory required little movement from the Life Form and was instead developed at the genetic level, more akin to the advanced internal cultivation from Li Ming’s past life.

"It’s only a part, up to C-level," Feder finally said.

Li Ming raised an eyebrow, no wonder it was in a damaged state; that sixteen times multiplier must be for the complete Evolution Theory.

"I’m only aware of the content of Secret of Liberation up to C-level. Don’t look at me that way. I didn’t lie to you. There’s not much content, but I’ll write it for you," Feder massaged his temples.

He added, coming to Jingnan Star to compete with his father was the most regrettable decision of his life.

"It’s fine, I believe you." Li Ming patted Feder on the shoulder, "Let’s go over our agreement."

...

About ten minutes earlier, when Li Ming had unleashed the Thunder Half Moon Slash that nearly cleaved the entire island in two,

the energy spectral analyzers set up nearby had sounded numerous alarms.

The closest major establishment was the University of Science and Technology.

Yuan Hong hurried into Chen Jinglong’s office, still swiping at a virtual screen, saying urgently, "Professor, there’s no response from Professor Wu Yanqing’s lab, no signals, it must have been blocked."

"Blocked?" Chen Jinglong suddenly stood up, a bad feeling surging in his heart, which then turned into flames, directly piercing the wall to leave.

"Teacher!" Yuan Hong’s expression paused, and he quickly turned to leave.

...

"Do your father really want to win me over?" Li Ming and Feder leaned against the wall, both of them bloodied and looking even more miserable.

"Surprised? With a Level 16 potential unlocked, of course he wants to win you over." Feder laid it out, "The main reason is that you haven’t had much contact with Princess Asmara yet, my father wants to see if there’s still a possibility to win you over."

"No other motives? Like digging for some secrets or something?" Li Ming asked tentatively.

Feder sighed, "You really know, my father indeed wants me to complete the task that Sain and Fu Zongchen failed to do."

"Your father got tricked by Princess Asmara, Old Wu knows nothing, he was just thrown out there to fish, and the fish he’s trying to catch is your father," Li Ming revealed.

"Hmm?" Feder was taken aback, "Really? My father has detailed—"

Li Ming interrupted, "No need for details, do I need to lie to you? The method to integrate sublimation particles the day after tomorrow is in Princess Asmara’s hands."

"I don’t want to be an enemy of your father, could you please ask him to stop bothering me? I really have no interest in getting involved in all these inexplicable things," Li Ming said helplessly.

You weren’t saying that when you were threatening to kill me just now.

Feder couldn’t help but shake his head, "It’s not about what you want, if you want to evolve to a higher level, you must choose a backer."

"Blue Star can’t provide a C-class gene seed, on the Black Hole Network, C-class gene seeds are sky-high, and they’re all very standard."

"If you don’t choose a big leg to cling to, where will you get the resources? Who wants to nurture you? When we leave, we’ll also take those special training class students with us to Yitelan."

Li Ming frowned, "You mean, I have to choose either your father or Princess Asmara?"

"Not exactly, my father... is not yet capable of contending with Princess Asmara." Feder was a bit embarrassed.

"I’ve heard there’s a rift between Princess Asmara and the Royal Family?" Li Ming suddenly remembered one of his speculations and asked.

"How do you know that, did Wu Yanqing tell you?" Feder nodded, "Indeed, Princess Asmara is ambitious, and it seems she wants to become the first female emperor in the history of the Yitelan Royal Family."

"You guys still have gender discrimination?" Li Ming was surprised, "I remember there were empresses in Sela’s history."

Feder was even more embarrassed, "It’s not like that, it’s just... there hasn’t been such a precedent, you understand, some people can’t accept it."

"According to you, Princess Asmara’s leg seems to be thicker," Li Ming pondered.

Feder’s heart stirred, "You’re Wu Yanqing’s student, it’s only right for you to join Princess Asmara’s ranks."

With Li Ming’s developmental potential, joining Princess Asmara’s ranks would surely be valued, he might also receive some secret news and use this to make a name for himself.

This is real cooperation,

Li Ming, however, pondered. He controlled his own potential development, not daring to push it to Level 20, only Level 16, which should not meet the requirements for integrating sublimation particles the day after tomorrow,

But if that technology advances again, reducing the requirement for developmental potential, there could be risks.

Thinking about it, he became restless, trouble everywhere, damn it, he might as well wander the interstellar.

Just then, a noise came. Li Ming and Feder looked at each other, simultaneously squeezing out pained expressions.

Not long after, a figure appeared, then emerged in front of them instantly—it was Chen Jinglong, his expression anxious as he crouched down, "Li Ming, Feder?"

"Principal!" Li Ming’s eyes reddened.

Such impressive acting skills, Feder also said with a trembling voice, "Is that you? Is this... an illusion?"

"It’s me, it’s me..." Chen Jinglong soothed them, his face grim, he took out his smart terminal and shouted lowly, "Call all B-level life forms on Jingnan Star for me, remember, all of them!"

Chen Jinglong’s eyes mixed with almost tangible fury. As he glanced around, his eyes suddenly condensed, then turned to shock.

"The gene true form? Caroline? She’s dead?" Chen Jinglong’s heart shook violently, and he quickly stepped forward to inspect the injury.

Looking at the trench that nearly spanned the entire island, he was shocked.

The edges charred, the soil churned, and on the metallic walls, remnants of electrical sparks were still shooting out.

"Lightning?"

Wasn’t it Wu Yanqing? Chen Jinglong suppressed his emotions, turned to look at the two, his expression solemn, "What exactly happened here?"