This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 356 - 192 - The Combat Ability of the Guard [Red Lotus Thunder Dragon] Gene Seed

Chapter 356: 192 Chapter The Combat Ability of the Guard [Red Lotus Thunder Dragon] Gene Seed

"A mechanical body?" Ulrich exclaimed in astonishment, as he watched Mad Lion, his arm torn off by the soldier.

His face was a mix of pain and paleness, trembling all over, his voice carrying a hint of a wail, "Help, please help me!"

The soldier who had yanked off the arm swallowed hard, questioning how he had managed to tear it off with just a little force.

He looked at the wound sparking with electricity and the howling Mad Lion, completely baffled.

Could a mechanical body feel pain?

"He’s a mechanical body?" Ulrich frowned deeply. He had seen this guy known as Mad Lion a few times before and, although he had never paid much attention, he had not noticed anything to suggest he was not a normal life form.

"What else?" Li Ming retorted, "He’s a learning-type mechanical body. From the very beginning, I wanted to see just how far these mechanical bodies could go, to see if they could truly possess creativity."

"Even he himself didn’t know he was a mechanical body."

For a moment, Ulrich didn’t know how to respond.

His intention was to give one of them a lesson, but considering their forthcoming cooperation, it was imprudent to start with him.

The people by his side, however, provided a perfect alternative. Initially, his target was Kay, whom he also wanted to rid himself of like a hot potato.

But he hadn’t expected that the other party would act faster than him, so now only this Mad Lion remained.

He had even suspected that Mad Lion might be "Li Ming" in disguise. If it were true, revealing it would certainly make "Lord Azure Dragon" think twice about acting rashly.

But now, to his surprise, he turned out to be a mechanical body.

He scrutinized the changes in Mad Lion’s expression: the agony, the wailing, the pleas. The emotions were complex. He had seen many combat mechanical bodies before, but this type was rare.

Despite his dissatisfaction with Azure Dragon, he couldn’t help but admire him in his heart—truly worthy of being a great mechanic.

"Cassis!" Ulrich suddenly called out sternly, "Are you not listening to me anymore? Stop immediately!"

Since there were no real life forms by Azure Dragon’s side, just him alone, there was no need to continue this charade.

Breaking those two mechanical bodies would mean he’d have to compensate for them.

Cassis’s eyes flickered as she said firmly, "Understood."

Having said that, she prepared to pull away; restraining the two mechanical bodies without breaking them was quite challenging.

Li Ming’s eyes moved slightly as he secretly switched his integrated combat system on, activating the [Guard] trait, bestowing a 50% boon upon the Mechanical Guard.

In an instant, the Thunderbolt Guard, which had been under her suppression, moved with a sudden quickness that surpassed her; in a flash, it was out of her sight.

What!!

Cassis’s heart shook violently. Then, a cold mechanical hand grasped the back of her head, and the irresistible force exploded, slamming her face down into the ground with a bang.

The next second, blue electric arc energy surged from the slim metallic body of the Thunderbolt Guard, focusing on its mechanical arm, and the fists violently smashed down!

Bang!!

A web of lightning burst forth, fissures spread across the ground, and a thunderous boom erupted!

Crack!

Even with the deafening impact, Ulrich distinctly heard the sound of Cassis’s bones breaking, darkening his complexion significantly.

The Thunderbolt Guard’s combat tactics were relentless, already clutching Cassis’s neck and twisting its body fiercely, with a massive mechanical structure accumulating in its left arm to provide potent power.

Thus, when it released her, the air itself exploded into a circular shockwave.

Whoosh—

Cassis shot out like a cannonball, her trajectory aimed at the Taipo Guard, who had already raised a heavy shield. His feet, transformed by mechanical structures, dug deep into the ground, securely anchoring him.

Bang!

Cassis collided with the mechanical shield, letting out a dull thud; the heavy shield folded, then snapped shut fiercely, threatening to crush her into a pulp.

The soldiers who witnessed this swallowed in unison.

In the final moments, Cassis’s pupils filled with blood as she finally reacted. Her hands released thick, green, sticky tendrils as thick as arms, which she drove into the surrounding ground.

With a strong pull, she uprooted large chunks of the earth, freeing herself and regaining her footing. Pain pricked all over her body like a rising tide, especially at the back of her head, penetrating deep into her marrow.

Cassis breathed heavily, her face a picture of distress. Initially, she hadn’t taken her opponents seriously—just guardian type mechanical bodies made of metals that were just okay, at best.

But considering the great mechanic’s face, she engaged only in a minor skirmish. Never did she expect the two mechanical bodies to erupt so abruptly, their combat strength surging. Her progress was not high, just over 30%, and she was caught off guard,

Li Ming couldn’t help but click his tongue—tentacle monster.

Ulrich’s brow furrowed slightly, "Lord Azure Dragon, what’s going on here?"

"Sorry about that. I don’t have much experience building combat mechanical bodies. Their underlying code isn’t very stable, so it must be a bug that’s emerged. I also find them difficult to command," Li Ming explained helplessly.

Returning the slight, Ulrich could see how proud this dependent was. Even under his control, the great mechanic still held onto his pride.

He disliked it immensely.

Ulrich said lightly, "Cassis, Lord Azure Dragon’s mechanical bodies have malfunctioned. Please help him subdue them to prevent accidental injuries to others."

"Understood..." Cassis caught the hint from Ulrich.

The green slime dripping from her tentacles had already corroded small pits into the earth, emitting blue smoke.