This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 267 - 148: Shadows Under Crisis

Chapter 267: Chapter 148: Shadows Under Crisis

The back of his head sprayed a mix of red and white, his eyes lost their sparkle, and this C-class life form was utterly lifeless as it toppled into the sea, waves churning and blood quickly diffusing around, as the body gradually disappeared.

This sudden scene made the other two C-class life forms from the Torch Organization halt abruptly, their hearts filled with unstoppable fear.

Doral’s throat bobbed as he stared dumbfounded at the scene before him. The development progress of that C-class life form was at least over 60%, and he was a match for Doral, yet it was instantly killed?

What kind of gun was that? It was so powerful!

Luo Chuan’s gaze tightened, now was not the time to be shocked, as they needed to quickly deal with the current trouble, he immediately commanded in a deep voice, "Flank front and rear!"

The remaining two C-class life forms of the Torch Organization’s faces changed dramatically, two companions had been killed in a short time. Not quite right—the one engulfed in flames seemed to still be alive, but was critically injured, virtually no different from being dead.

And they were injured by a D-class life form.

"The intelligence was wrong, this guy has heavy weaponry on him, pull out first."

One of them muttered quietly as they saw Li Ming aiming his gun at them, apparently charging up, they quickly moved with great speed, whipping up a large swath of seawater to obscure their vision.

Jets of air spurted beneath their feet, leaving behind two white trails on the sea surface.

"Don’t chase!" Luo Chuan stopped Doral who wanted to pursue, "The priority is to leave this area as quickly as possible, they might send more pursuers."

By the armored vehicle door, Feder was standing there and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, his eyes flickering momentarily.

He had witnessed Li Ming’s burst of power before, but that was with the aid of heavy mecha.

Unexpectedly, with his bare body alone, he possessed strength far surpassing his life class, which defied the norms of evolution.

Once Doral confirmed Feder was fine, he rapidly restarted the heavy armored vehicle. Although part of the hull was damaged, the propulsion system was still operational.

After a shaky start, the armored vehicle took off from the sea surface, continuing deeper.

Li Ming then returned the heavy sniper rifle to the large iron box he carried, while Doral and Titan kept glancing over frequently.

"Is that where you keep your heavy mecha?" Feder couldn’t help but ask quietly.

Li Ming shook his head, "My mecha is so big, how could it possibly fit in there."

"Stop pretending," Feder sighed, "We’re all in the same boat here, such a big box just for a sniper rifle?"

"Your heavy mecha looks big, but disassembled and stacked, it would fit, and maybe it even has a nanostructure."

"What are you trying to say?" Li Ming did not deny, staring at Feder.

Feder gave an awkward smile, touching his nose, "If there’s danger later, remember to bring me along."

After speaking, he added, "You definitely won’t regret it."

Li Ming grinned, neither agreeing nor denying; Feder was internally conflicted, wanting to say more but, considering his dignity, eventually swallowed his words.

"Ah, the communication jamming is still in place." Luo Chuan looked worried, "This armored vehicle is too slow, they will eventually catch up."

"Is that dimensional creature’s lock that powerful? Is there no way to shield it?" Li Ming frowned and asked.

"It’s an informational-state level tracking, as long as life forms within range are still connected to this universe, they can be tracked. It requires extremely advanced technology to shield, and at least the Yitelan Civilization can’t do it," Feder said helplessly shaking his head.

Li Ming was slightly stirred, seeming like his ’Locate’ ability was somewhat similar.

Wait, ’Locate’ was even stronger, at least it didn’t need sacrifices.

"However..." Doral’s gaze shifted slightly, he spoke solemnly, "I do have an idea."

All eyes turned to him as Doral quickly said, "Although the dimensional creature Kutli is powerful, according to our data, at the same time within the same area, with the interference it applies in the main universe, it can only track one target."

"Which means," Doral surveyed the group who had various expressions, "I suggest, we split up, Mr. Luo Chuan could lead Mr. Li Ming in another direction."

"Split up?" Luo Chuan frowned, it was not a good option, but Doral also made a good point.

At least one person could survive. No one knew whom Torch was tracking, so they could only bet on luck at this point.

However... Luo Chuan frowned.

"No," Feder firmly refused, "I disagree."

"Your Highness..." Doral’s expression became anxious, "This way, there’s at least a 50% chance of survival."

"Yeah..." Titan also persuaded, what everyone mutually understood but didn’t say was that Feder’s chances of survival were not just 50%, but rather higher.

From Chen Dahai and Hiley’s performances, it was clear that Torch had a bigger agenda for Li Ming; to them, he was like a moving planet-destroying weapon.

Luo Chuan scoffed; he understood all too well that Li Ming was more likely to be targeted.

Feder’s face shifted uncertainly, indeed that was true, but probabilities were not 100%. Faced with life-and-death crises, he didn’t want to gamble.

What if it wasn’t Li Ming, but him?

He confirmed Li Ming had the capability to confront B-class life forms; even if B-class life forms arrived, he could delay them, and it wouldn’t be too late to run then.

The two beside him, facing a B-class life form, let alone a few more C-class life forms, would be hard-pressed.

It would be safer to stay with Li Ming.

Feder’s expression was resolute, "No matter what, it’s better for everyone to stay together. The more we resist together, the greater our capability."

Doral and Titan exchanged looks, seemingly coming to a certain understanding, but saw Feder had already walked over to Luo Chuan’s side, "If you dare knock me out by force, I’d trouble Mr. Luo Chuan to stop them."