This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 470 - 249: Source Material Obtained, Evolution Theory Upgraded (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to All Bosses)

Chapter 470: Chapter 249: Source Material Obtained, Evolution Theory Upgraded (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to All Bosses)

"I wonder how the Torch Organization manages to capture these Dimensional Creatures. Did they come out on their own, or were they captured deep within the Dimension Realm..." Li Ming pondered, realizing there were still many secrets to uncover about the Torch Organization.

Suddenly, Pier stopped in his tracks, turned to the side, nodded in greeting, and respectfully said, "Lord Kewis..."

The figure approaching was shrouded in a black robe.

Li Ming’s gaze fell on his face, and he couldn’t help but be startled, "Connet?"

Wasn’t Connet soaking in a black canister?

Li Ming quickly realized something was amiss—this man was not Connet.

The man called Kewis indeed bore a face nearly identical to Connet’s.

"Twins? Or a clone?" Li Ming speculated subconsciously.

Kewis glanced past Pier with a faint "Hmm" and walked straight by.

After Kewis had gone some distance, Pier continued his way back.

This visit had raised many new questions in Li Ming’s mind.

Once Pier returned to the office, Li Ming hastened to hypnotize him, then inquired about his many questions, quickly getting answers to some of them.

Those Dimensional Creatures had all emerged from gaps in the Dimension Realm.

Every few years, or even over a decade, Dimensional Creatures would appear, and upon emerging, they would be captured by the Torch Organization.

The base had been established here for over two hundred years, and they had caught far more than just these four Dimensional life forms.

But after many years of depletion, only these four remained.

These Dimensional life forms had multiple uses; for example, their black, oil-like liquid, codenamed "Dead Soul Tentacles’ blood," although unsightly, possessed an incredibly strong cell regeneration capability.

Far more effective than the advanced treatment devices of some higher civilizations.

Moreover, these Dimensional Creatures were the main raw material for producing Dimension Crystals.

This information surprised Li Ming, and he only understood after further investigation.

Originally, Dimension Crystals could only potentially form during collisions between the Dimension Realm and the real Universe, an extremely rare occurrence.

Moreover, within the sphere of influence of the Torch Organization confined to the Silver Star Cluster, they might not encounter a single instance in over a decade, not nearly enough for a single operation.

That was until they discovered the technology to produce Dimension Crystals using Dimensional life.

This technology was complex and only known to the core members; it existed even before Pier had joined.

After figuring this out, Li Ming couldn’t help but think, "I wonder what changes will occur to the Dimensional Creatures after their Genetic Essence is extracted, but it probably won’t manifest in the short term."

As for the origins of that Kewis, Pier didn’t have much understanding; it was unlikely he was a clone.

Although cloning technology was banned on the surface in interstellar society, many studied it in secret.

However, it wasn’t widely applied because the genetic blueprints of advanced life forms are too complex, and most clones would end up deformed.

Cloning individuals with high Development Potential was even more difficult; even identical twins born of the same mother would have different potentials.

"I remember that another A-Level life form publicly associated with the Torch Organization isn’t called Kewis either," Li Ming frowned slightly.

Shaking his head, he temporarily put the matter aside. After all, he had no plans for violence—caution was all that was needed.

Clap--

Pier’s gaze sharpened; he looked around, confusion in his eyes, "Why do I feel like I’ve just had another moment of absent-mindedness?"

He couldn’t help but stand up, subconsciously lifting his right hand.

He clenched and unclenched his palm, even more puzzled, as if he should be holding something in his hand.

He couldn’t help but recall the scene of his recent visit to see Connet—reporting back, returning... all seemed normal.

But something felt off, and he couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.

Glancing at the time, his brows furrowed, he pondered for a while, then opened his smart terminal, found a contact, and said, "Zog, come to my office..."

...

"...The Yitelan Civilization will persistently and relentlessly combat interstellar crime activities. Land of Stars has always been a blight on the Silver Star Cluster and even on several neighboring Star Clusters..."

"...Here, addictive drugs, interstellar human trafficking, heavy arms trade thrive, and it is a hiding place for notorious individuals like murderers, robbers, and Raiders..."

"...Now, all of this has become history. A-Level fugitive Rosa is dead, A-Level fugitive Bartok has been captured, and the Star Hunter - Sandro is seriously injured and on the run."

"I, Commander Asimara of the United Fleet, can solemnly pronounce that the Land of Stars has been annihilated!"

Watching the resolute Asimara on the screen, Feder’s face revealed a sneer which was quickly concealed.

"The importance of timing..." Prince Bai Jiang approached, gazing at the screen with a trace of sentiment, "Theo, Ulrich, Sandro, who would have thought these three would outright abandon the Land of Stars."

"Without the three of them, the resistance of the Power of the Stars was simply too weak."

"Asimara picked up an easy victory, those three didn’t run because of Asimara," sneered Feder.

"Others won’t see it that way," Prince Bai Jiang shook his head, "In the end, she has annihilated the Land of Stars."

Feder shook his head but said nothing else.

Prince Bai Jiang continued, "The fleet of the Judger Civilization has fully assembled, and the nearby civilizations are also restless. The men under Duke Guya won’t sit by and let Duke Bloodthorn reap the rewards at this juncture."