This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 593 - 310: The Purpose of the Azure Dragon? Just Can’t Figure It Out!_2

Chapter 593: Chapter 310: The Purpose of the Azure Dragon? Just Can’t Figure It Out!_2

"Pesky nuisance." Reina grew even more irritated, possessing a desire to smash everything to bits; alas, he was not yet invincible. He glared coldly at Asimara:

"You entered the relic years ago. You might have taken everything then, and have just been putting on a show ever since."

Starting to make wild accusations now. Under such circumstances, uncovering the truth had become nearly impossible.

Li Ming looked over in agreement, "There is some logic to that."

Asimara’s expression tightened slightly, seeing Azure Dragon agreeing with him. Reina, feeling as disgusted as if he had swallowed a fly, coldly stated, "Only a memory search can prove innocence."

His gaze then fell on Wu Yanqing, "He should be useless by now."

"He’s not suitable, after all, he’s another teacher of my student. Whoever touches him, must be cautious." Li Ming reminded lightly.

Asimara also immediately said, "I still have people who entered back then; I can hand them over."

As if it were a joke, Wu Yanqing knew the truth behind Gabriel’s death, how could he let his memories be searched.

Reina snorted coldly, while Li Ming shook his head, "Continuing this squabble is obviously pointless. This matter is far from simple; I need to go back and think it over."

"As for anything else, it’s none of my business. If anyone wants to stop me, then come at me." Li Ming spoke casually, incensing Reina.

Azure Dragon wasn’t like him; once mixed up with Duke Guya, it would become far more difficult to trace him after he left this place.

Moreover, with the Star Stream Dark Tide incident and Gabriel’s demise, they all seem to inevitably involve him.

He felt a chill throughout his body, with Dark Night lurking in the shadows, unable to break Azure Dragon’s mecha or guard against Dark Night’s stealth attacks, how to stop them?

He could only watch helplessly as the other side, along with their people, gradually left the central area.

During this standoff, the surrounding warships had long formed a tight defensive array, but now, they had no choice but to open a gap.

Wherever they passed, Yitelan people, Golden Eyes People, Raiders, all looked on as the group departed, their eyes brimming with awe, envy, jealousy, and resentment, a mix of emotions.

But even after they returned to their battered and small warship, not a glimmer of energy flare lit up.

...

Among the spectators, whether excited, terrified, hopeful, or envious,

A man atop the deck of one warship, Blackbeard, stroked his beard, similarly watching the group leave.

"Azure Dragon; he must have been the one stirring things up in the shadows lately. Such impressive mecha... such thick armor..."

Before, to the eyes of others, the central area was but a site of constant energy fluctuations, but he could see it all very clearly.

"That being said, this guy must have started plotting this whole affair not just from his time with the Torch Organization, but perhaps even earlier."

Blackbeard had long known of the name Azure Dragon, but initially did not take it seriously, thinking it was just another Mechanic driven by greed, until everything that just unfolded greatly astonished him.

"Having schemed for so long, his goal, nine times out of ten, must be the Ascension Source Crystal." Blackbeard had been recalling various clues since the start and now had an initial understanding.

"Li Ming is his student, with a developmental potential of Level Forty-Six, but he has been messing around on that small planet for so long, even becoming Wu Yanqing’s student. He must have been investigating..."

Blackbeard always paid close attention to his own pawns.

"Investigating whether there’s a problem with the whole Core Relics affair."

He too hadn’t paid much attention to Li Ming until, not long ago, a message from the United Fleet astonished him – the kid’s development potential was as high as Level Forty-Six.

And with Azure Dragon’s appearance, it was as if a bolt of lightning had connected all these dots together.

"Going to the Land of Stars again, displaying the capabilities of a great Mechanic, joining the Torch Organization, probably to get close to Benny, the descendant of Ascenders..."

"He even saved Monroe; he probably has already seen through the secrets behind all this."

Blackbeard’s face grew more and more solemn; this Azure Dragon, he must have already figured out all their plans in this region.

He had been unaware that Monroe was even still alive.

"Already a Casting Star Mechanic, yet still refusing to undergo body modifications, his development potential must be seriously insufficient. Seeking Ascension Source Crystals is probably to enhance his own development potential."

Thinking this, Blackbeard couldn’t help but click his tongue, "How low must his development potential be."

It’s not like there are no methods in the interstellar to improve root development potential; it’s just that the cost is high, and being a Casting Star Mechanic, he definitely tried plenty of methods.

But this Azure Dragon is still a B-level life form, which clearly shows how terrible his foundation is.

Due to the genetic adaptability of life forms, most methods of improving root development potential can only be used once.

Therefore, Azure Dragon needs to continuously look for new methods to enhance his development potential, hence he set his sights on the Ascension Source Crystals.

But he didn’t act blindly, instead, he carefully investigated and understood the ins and outs before making a move.

Everything is tight and thorough, with reasonable explanations for the motives and actions.

"Indeed, cautious enough. Even if he doesn’t know our origins, he is definitely aware that there are many people arranging things behind the scenes," Blackbeard’s gaze was profound:

"But he must know that the Ascension Source Crystal has been snatched away, all his arrangements over these years have gone to waste, and the people behind this will not let it go lightly..."

His thoughts shifted, and with a touch of surprise: "So, is he using Gabriel as an exchange?"

Their purpose is naturally to provoke a dispute, using the Ascension Source Crystal because it is the most seamless, having arranged for so long, everything occurred naturally.

And Gabriel’s death was the most explosive, like a thunderclap from clear skies, firmly pinned on Reina.

"That means, he has already guessed our intentions."

He shook his head, the current situation has taken a completely different turn from what he had anticipated, but he was not angry, instead feeling a bit intrigued.

"But the Ascension Source Crystal can be used just once, he could’ve found a pawn, or even cooperate with any party to borrow it, there was absolutely no need to take such drastic actions, even going as far as killing Gabriel directly."

"What exactly does he want to do?" Blackbeard speculated, with a stream of information intertwining in his mind, and suddenly, his expression stalled with an indescribable look on his face as a thought struck him like thunder:

"Could it be... a pledge?"

"Could it be he not only guessed this time’s objective, but even more, so... he wants to join!?"

The last mist suddenly dissipated, that Mecha stood in front of him as if it was actually there, silently staring at him.

Blackbeard’s expression wavered, as Azure Dragon heard about the Ascension Source Crystals, crossed interstellar distances, and came to the Northern Crown to sit at the Star Ring.

Afterward, he accidentally discovered Li Ming, an excellent sapling, took him as a student, and used him to get close to the original pawn—Wu Yanqing.

Gradually, he figured out the whole story, keenly sensing that behind all this, there was an invisible big hand pushing things forward.

However, he was not certain how powerful this big hand was. Later, he came to the Land of Stars, encountered Monroe, and upon repairing him, he learned more details.

Unraveling the threads, he realized the big hand aimed for more than he imagined; it wanted more.

So an idea was conceived; he also wanted a share of the spoils, but rash contact would inevitably arouse the backstage manipulator’s vigilance and animosity.

Thus, Azure Dragon took stealthy actions while showcasing his abilities and strengths in abetting the situation, and murdered Gabriel as a pledge to prove he was not a person from the Star Abyss Empire.

Blackbeard took a long breath and squinted his eyes, "This piece of cake is indeed too big, too hard to divide, it’s not a big deal to have one more of you, but there’s still something that needs to be confirmed..."

All these things are just his own unilateral speculation, although he is 90% certain, but there is still the most crucial element that has not been validated—the ownership of the Ascension Source Crystal.

If Azure Dragon was captured during his escape after a successful operation, that would be acceptable; no one can predict everything perfectly.

Moreover, Azure Dragon’s methods can still provide a safety net; there is no risk to his life.

But if he was caught before the operation even started, then that’s a completely different story, the methods ultimately fell short.

Regarding the events that occurred in the Core Relics, he didn’t know immediately and had to wait for the news.