This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 576 - 302: The Simple and Brutal [Ascension Source Crystal], Doubling Development Blessings, the Concept of the Mechanical Court!

Chapter 576: Chapter 302: The Simple and Brutal [Ascension Source Crystal], Doubling Development Blessings, the Concept of the Mechanical Court!

This control core may be extremely complex in its programming, featuring various mechanisms.

Unfortunately, they are no match for Control combined with Enlightenment, having already assumed the shape of Li Ming.

"Unlock all permissions of this core relic and take inventory of all resources," Li Ming immediately said.

"Yes, Master," the response from the control core was very straightforward.

Then, with a roar, the metal walls on both sides receded to reveal a larger space gradually.

At this sight, Li Ming’s eyes finally lit up, for he had finally seen the Black Gold Source Stone within this more expansive space.

The walls, grounded in black, were covered with golden symbols, spreading throughout the entire space and floor.

On the left side was a row of armor display cabinets, a total of five, but only the display stands remained, with the glass cases shattered on the ground.

"The [Feros Battle General Armor] must have been taken from here," Li Ming pondered subconsciously. According to Old Wu, the items visible on the surface had mostly been divided up by his companions.

There was a conspicuous large hole in the wall on the right side, with many fragmented stones scattered nearby. The piece of Black Gold Source Stone that Li Ming originally found was probably picked up by Old Wu from this place.

"What was originally placed here?" asked Li Ming.

"Some memorabilia, carrying the history of the Ascender Civilization," replied the control core.

Memorabilia? Like burial items?

Li Ming pondered to himself, and somewhat puzzled, "When these items were taken, didn’t it trigger your emergency contingency plan?"

"Master, I do not know when these items were taken," the control core replied.

The words of the control core gave Li Ming a faint premonition; the person who had broken in here originally was very formidable indeed.

Glancing around, Li Ming frowned, "Is this all that’s here? Where is the [Ascension Source Crystal]?"

"As you wish," came the reply.

With that, a stone pedestal rose from a distance, the central part hollowed out, and within the glass enclosure shone a mesmerizing light, holding a crystal-clear diamond-shaped body.

The control core continued to remind: "Respected Master, I need to remind you, based on the recorded data, in order to use the [Ascension Source Crystal], the concentration of sublimation particles in your body must exceed 90%, and you must be one of the three pillar bloodlines."

Again, with the 90% and the three pillars, this was why Benny kept clamoring it was not so simple.

The specific role of sublimation particles is to stabilize the conflict between superpowers and genetic evolution, the higher the concentration, the greater the compatibility.

Whether these sublimation particles are innate or acquired, remains unknown.

Although internal records of Ascenders claim they are innate, since this substance can freely integrate with other life forms, Li Ming feels it cannot possibly be natural.

With a subtle change in his gaze and a swirl of his cape, Li Ming approached the stone pillar, whereupon the glass barrier automatically lowered.

For some reason, Li Ming felt an inexplicable palpitation, his heartbeat suddenly quickening significantly.

He reached out, and as soon as he touched the diamond-shaped body, a prompt popped up.

[Ascension Source Crystal--Special Type: The technological culmination of Ascender Civilization.

Control Conditions: 60 million metal energy

Trait--Evolutionary Root Enhancement: Enhance the developmental potential at the root of life forms, can be used only once per life form.

Trait--Evolutionary Radiation: Can double the overall developmental enhancements.]

Li Ming’s eyes gleamed with excitement; enhancing the root development potential was within his expectations.

However, the [Evolutionary Radiation] capability was indeed unexpected, directly doubling his developmental enhancements—it seemed too straightforward and aggressive.

His current overall developmental enhancements, with the effect of four Evolutionary Source materials and three theories from Evolution Theory, had already reached 112 times.

Using the [Ascension Source Crystal] to replace one, cutting off 16 times, left him at 96 times, and doubling that approached nearly 200 times.

Li Ming was stunned and then excited; this was not just a surge but a rocket launch.

It could also enhance the root development potential, indirectly increasing the speed of development. Upon further reflection, the 60 million Control requirement seemed very cost-effective.

The only surprise was that this item was classified as a Special Type Controlled Object, rather than a traditional S-level.

With his current metal energy, he definitely couldn’t control it.

However, looking around, this place was a treasury of metal energy.

But he still had debts to pay to the Dark Night’s public funds.

Thinking of this, he frowned slightly and looked around, discontentedly saying, "First, the sublimation particle concentration needs to exceed 90%, and then one of the three pillar bloodlines, plus passing some kind of trial."

"And only this item can be inherited? Is this supposed to revive a civilization?"

Just in time, the control core spoke, "Respected Master, the core relic also stores five Black Hole Network accounts, each with a balance of five billion Star Coins."

"Hmm?" Li Ming’s previously disappointed spirit was suddenly revitalized, "Twenty-five billion Star Coins?"

"Inherited through the Black Hole Network?" Li Ming clicked his tongue, "A legacy lasts three generations, but the accounts persist even after the person is gone."

Li Ming grinned, "Besides these accounts, is there anything else?"

"There are also a large amount of weapon blueprints, from low-grade spacecraft, energy weapons, to the Ascenders’ top-tier mothership—the Belickz."

"As well as some rare and precious special materials stored by Ascender Civilization."

Weapon blueprints, Li Ming pondered, weren’t entirely useless to him.

He mused silently, "With the metal energy gained this time, it should also be sufficient to repair the [Material Reorganization Machine] needed for independent production of large-scale weapons."

The foundation for power formation was finally complete, and the potential force of the United Fleet had him yearning.