This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 598 - 314: Influence and Aftereffects

Chapter 598: Chapter 314: Influence and Aftereffects

Less than three hours after Blackbeard left, Dark Night came to his room and said with slight surprise:

"Just got the news, Night Moon Laboratory is willing to provide Four Elements Level Genetic Seeds, and, if there are no special requirements, they can be formulated in as fast as a month and a half."

Seeing Li Ming look over, Dark Night further explained, "I had asked a friend for a favor earlier, he owed me one."

"Normally, even if you don’t have any Element requirements, in an urgent situation, from capturing the genetic progenitors to formulation, it would take four to six months."

"But for some reason, Night Moon Laboratory is suddenly willing to provide the genetic seeds that have already entered the final phase of formulation."

"Generally speaking, these are reserved for pre-ordered customers, they have to pay a hefty penalty fee for giving them to you first."

Dark Night was puzzled; he didn’t think he had enough pull to compel Night Moon Laboratory to pay penalty fees.

"Could it be because of you?" Dark Night looked at Azure Dragon, "But, this matter shouldn’t have spread to the Chaotic Star Gap so quickly, moreover... even if it was you..."

He trailed off; as a Casting Star Mechanical Master, if personally approached and earnestly engaged in conversation, he believed Night Moon Laboratory would be willing to do this.

But Azure Dragon hadn’t done anything, and Night Moon Laboratory wasn’t a minor force; they could even undertake Elemental Level Genetic Seeds and wouldn’t be so eager to curry favor.

Blackbeard... Li Ming had a guess in his heart and was secretly astonished at how fast the other party was.

"No matter the reason, it’s best if they can provide it." Li Ming didn’t care and asked: "How long will it take to get from here to the Chaotic Star Gap?"

"It’d be about a month and a half, passing through several Star Gates," Dark Night estimated.

The time it takes for Star Gate jumps isn’t long; the time it takes to get from here to the Star Gate is actually longer.

"That’s just right." Li Ming nodded and took a deep breath, this period of time was perfect for accelerating the development.

Based on his current pace of development, by the time he arrives at the Chaotic Star Gap, he should have nearly 100% Development Potential.

If he were to control the Ascension Source Crystal, it would be faster, but control requires sixty million Metal Energy, and his current Metal Energy is only around twenty million, still far from enough.

Furthermore, with the Genetic Seed in the Chaotic Star Gap, he couldn’t merge even if he developed to 100% ahead of time.

However, to double the development boost is a Control Ability, but increasing the Root Development Potential is an inherent ability of the Ascension Source Crystal.

He didn’t mind boosting it a little first.

......

And as the starship Coyle gradually departed, far away in the Star Abyss Empire on a certain planet.

The near-space, outer-space, and even the interstellar orbits were filled with densely packed orbital tracks, passing through those Star Ports with long queues of ships lined up.

Ships frequently left with trailing flames, and many more descended, forming long queues.

The sight of those long ship lines, even from the surface, was enough to prove the planet’s prosperity.

At the top of a steel tower in the planet’s core area, which isn’t even listed on navigational maps.

The room was decorated beautifully yet simply, with a man sitting on the sofa, in front of him were neatly split virtual screens showing various images.

A considerable portion of these were scenes of the United Fleet, and on one screen, it was the expressionless Li Ming with various data next to him.

The man sitting on the sofa had fair skin, slight wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and neatly combed back hair. He looked rather proud, yet his expression was extraordinarily calm.

With his left leg crossed over his right, his palm slowly tapping, he wore quite a primitive Empire noble’s attire, adorned with a blood-stained dagger.

This was Duke Bloodthorn—Nicholas.

Nicholas’s voice was rich and deep: "Level Forty-Six Development Potential, unexpected, that such a talent would emerge from an obscure star."

"Indeed..." A voice of agreement rose, and standing to one side of the sofa was a young man who resembled Nicholas by eighty percent.

At least he seemed very young, meticulous.

"Even the Universal Will is helping father," he said quietly.

Nicholas chuckled, "This time, Gabriel has done well, I heard that this person was personally captured by him."

"Xavier, you’re falling behind."

The emotionless Xavier responded, "Gabriel indeed has merits."

Nicholas’s gaze swept over dispassionately, and he shook his head, feeling a bit bored, "I don’t know what’s going on over there, this sudden Star Stream Dark Tide is not simple."

Xavier spoke: "There shouldn’t be any problems, after all Lord Albert is there, and the United Fleet has taken the lead. With Asimara’s capabilities, there shouldn’t be any issues."

Nicholas nodded, his eyes slightly narrowed, "The Ascension Source Crystal is just a promotional tool, this Li Ming is the biggest gain, Level Forty-Six Development Potential, if nothing unexpected happens, will surely become an X Level Life Form."

Xavier’s eyes stirred, seemingly helpless; who could have thought that such a talent would pop out of such a minor place.

Right then, Nicholas’s smart terminal rang, he looked down and revealed a smile, "Looks like it should be over."

Choosing to answer, on the virtual screen, Albert’s somewhat ashamed silver-haired large face appeared, his gaze drifting, "Duke..."

"Albert..." From Albert’s expression, Nicholas had already seen some clues, his own expression became composed, his brows furrowed slightly, and he asked: "Was there an accident?"