This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 448 - 238 The Correct Use of Concealing Blessing Touring Torch Organization Base

Chapter 448: Chapter 238 The Correct Use of Concealing Blessing Touring Torch Organization Base

Li Ming’s eyes flickered slightly, remaining noncommittal. Jesaya didn’t seem to care, and said somewhat sentimentally:

"When Monroe was afflicted with the nano-curse, he was an extremely formidable Mechanical Master. Despite trying every means, he was powerless against it."

"Following in his footsteps, after undergoing a full-body transformation to become an A-level Mechanical Transformation, and then a Mechanical Master, I clearly understood the despair he faced."

"I didn’t expect..." Jesaya’s tone grew increasingly astonished, even respectful:

"How long have you been in the Land of Stars? Discounting the time you were hiding under Ulrich’s watch, you managed to deal with Monroe’s nano-curse in such a short period. I’m afraid only a Casting Star Mechanic could achieve that."

Li Ming pondered, still not directly answering Jesaya’s question, just shaking his head with a wry smile: "Casting Star Mechanic?"

He neither denied nor confirmed.

Seeing the other party’s unyielding demeanor, Jesaya didn’t mind, and Li Ming’s caution was also very normal, given that the nano-curse came from the Star Abyss Empire.

If he admitted it, in a sense, it would equate to being an enemy of the Star Abyss Empire.

Jesaya’s visit was just to express his stance, to show he was on the same side, and even if the other party didn’t trust him for the time being, time would prove everything.

"Let’s not talk about this anymore." Having aired his sentiments, Jesaya skipped over the topic, "There were some things I couldn’t say openly at the banquet earlier, so I came to see you especially."

His facial Mimicry structure receded, appearing quite serious, "Des is quite dissatisfied with your joining because he was promised by Connet that the valuable material called ’Dark Matter Stardust’ inside the Relics would be given to him."

"It can serve as the main material for the Casting Star Device."

"The Casting Star Device..." Li Ming was astonished.

The so-called Casting Star Device was the standard equipment of a Casting Star Mechanic.

The term "Casting Star" referred to the forging of planets, and could also indicate the ability to shape a powerful civilization.

In his possession, perhaps only the fully repaired [Material Reorganization Machine] would qualify as a Casting Star Device.

"Has he reached that level?" Li Ming asked.

"No, although Des is the highest level among the three of us, he is still a distance away from a Casting Star Mechanic, mainly in collecting materials."

Jesaya appeared somewhat helpless: "He traded with us earlier, not wanting anything else but the Dark Matter Stardust."

"But with your arrival..."

No wonder Des was hostile towards him... Li Ming pondered; this was akin to a grudge for obstruction,

Jesaya immediately added: "Although his level is not low, the sources of the data we learned today are still questionable."

"He has made achievements in virtual intelligence research, and I personally suspect he has a way to contact the outside world; otherwise, he couldn’t have suddenly learned so much data."

Li Ming, deep in thought, realized others were not fools. With Des acting like this, even an idiot would suspect something was wrong.

It looked very risky.

But on second thought, if he didn’t recognize the object, even if he could use the [Material Reorganization Machine], he would be able to create the object on the blueprints in batches and parts.

However, in the short term, he could not prove this point, and even if people like Connet were suspicious of Des, they had no choice but to go along with him.

In fact, he might well find himself isolated and even expelled from the Core Laboratory.

He didn’t care whether he was valued or not, but there were many things he wanted in this base.

Despite the great risks, it was essentially feasible, a pity... Li Ming shook his head; he truly recognized the object.

"Des’s problem will naturally be dealt with by Connet." Li Ming remained vague, although he had a good impression of Jesaya, he wasn’t about to trust him based merely on a few words.

Then he asked, "I’m more concerned about something else, what exactly is inside those Ascender Relics?"

Jesaya could clearly sense the distrust from Li Ming, but didn’t hesitate to answer the question: "[Ascension Source Crystal]"

"[Ascension Source Crystal]?"

Jesaya nodded, "It’s rumored to be one of the three great Casting Star Devices owned by the Ascender Civilization; I’m not clear about the specific function."

"Of course, the Torch Organization isn’t 100% sure either, it’s just a conjecture based on the various information we have."

He explained, "You may not know, but at the peak of the Ascender Civilization, their territory covered over thirty Star Clusters, almost encompassing half of the Northern Crown Star Ring."

"Their race’s unique sublimation particles could even allow superpowers and genetic evolution to coexist, with strength far exceeding evolved bodies of the same level."

"Due to the proximity to the Star Origin Empire, it aroused their vigilance, and after hundreds of years of struggle, they ultimately perished."

During his time with the Torch Organization, Jesaya had come to understand the Ascender Civilization quite clearly.

"The most core members of the Ascenders created a series of Ascender Relics during their final annihilation, among which the three most important are known as ’Core Relics.’

"At the time of their fall, the Star Abyss Empire obtained one of them, and about 1500 years ago, another appeared and was snatched away by an unknown party."

"Now, the third suspected one has been discovered."

Li Ming had a realization; no wonder the Core Relics were so valued. The Yitelan Civilization had been planning this for nearly a decade.

Even more so, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Asimara’s current status was, to a certain extent, due to the advantage of being involved with these relics.