This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 609 - 319 Red Robed Great Mage Black Hole Hall_2

Chapter 609: Chapter 319 Red Robed Great Mage Black Hole Hall_2

After saying this, he disappeared from the scene. The others looked at each other, with Monroe holding his wine glass, observing carefully, and lamented, "Unfortunately, I do not have a drug analysis instrument on me."

Li Ming slightly knitted his eyebrows, also very surprised. They had passed through multiple civilizations on their way here, and their identities were still processed through the Black Hole Network. The spaceship’s external communication network was in an isolated state; there should have been no issues.

So how were they discovered upon arrival here?

If it really were the Star Abyss Empire, then he felt a chill in his heart.

There were no Spiritual Ability Users among their group, not good for directly searching memories. Li Ming suddenly recalled this and couldn’t help but ask Connet in the corner, "Lord Connet, has your clone catalyzed yet?"

"Kewis?" Connet’s face was slightly stunned, hesitating to respond, "At present, it can briefly condense in the external world, but I’m afraid it cannot utilize Mind Power."

"Your clone also has Mind Power?" Sandro was surprised.

Connet also mumbled to himself, as Kewis’s Mind Power had not been shown among them.

The last time it was demonstrated was while searching the memories of a few subordinates at the base.

Could it be, was Lord Azure Dragon also present at that time? Connet subconsciously recalled this, dragging out some dark memories he’d rather forget, his cheek twitching as he was loath to ponder further.

At this moment, the vehicle suddenly paused, hovering in mid-air. Through the window, one could see that other shuttles on the nearby track had also stopped.

Immediately after, a knocking sound thumped, and the metal door automatically opened, a gust of wind rushing inside.

A luxurious, shuttle-shaped spaceship was docking beside their shuttle. It appeared very flamboyant, painted in bright red with some strange patterns.

Dark Night was standing at the entrance of the ship, beckoning them over.

Li Ming walked over first, the others followed closely, and then soldiers adorned in Combat Armor entered the shuttle, taking each of the service personnel into custody.

"I apologize for the shock you have all experienced, it was my mistake," said an elder next to Dark Night, wearing a large red robe. The skin of his body was covered with dense red scales up to his neck, and his facial features resembled those of a human. He looked rather aged.

His hair was grizzled, with heavy black eye makeup, but his nails were painted in colorful hues, and his demeanor exuded a certain effeminacy.

"He is the Manager of Twin Peaks, Austin," Dark Night introduced briefly with a displeased expression, "Has Twin Peaks fallen to such a state under your management? An assassination attempt just upon arrival?"

Austin covered his mouth, "Ohohoh, I’m just here to work, can’t be expected to perform memory checks on everyone."

"But rest assured, I will definitely find out what’s going on."

While speaking, Zhang Feina was brought up, already equipped with a gene inhibitor. Austin clicked his tongue, his nails as long as three to four centimeters, lightly hooking Zhang Feina’s chin.

The woman looked at Austin with indescribable terror, shaking too much to speak.

"Such a good girl..." he said, then waved his hand, signaling for her to be taken away.

Afterward, his gaze settled on Li Ming, his eyes filled with a peculiar gleam, "This must be Lord Azure Dragon’s student, with a development potential of Level Forty-Six, truly unimaginable."

"All because of you..." he pointed at Li Ming, "recently, many forces have sent people into smaller civilizations, hoping to find another you."

Li Ming had a strange expression on hearing this. The fact that he possessed a development potential of Level Forty-Six, as the ordeal with the Red River Star Stream fermented, was doomed to be difficult to conceal.

What he had not anticipated was that it would cause a butterfly effect.

"Where is Lord Azure Dragon?" Austin looked into the shuttle.

"My teacher had something to attend to and has already left," Li Ming explained.

"Left?" Austin was surprised, then covered his mouth, his eyes narrowing into a slit, "Ohohoh, to compensate you all, I will cover your meals and lodging for the next few days here."

The others had no particular reaction; meals and lodging were trivial expenses.

As they chatted, the luxurious spaceship had already started, and the temporarily halted shuttles began to slowly move. The life forms inside had no idea what had happened, looking around in confusion.

Under Austin’s arrangements, they checked into the Shining Star Hotel on the Upper Layer of Twin Peaks, the most luxurious accommodation, with an entire floor reserved for them.

The Twin Peaks Node was divided into upper and lower sections; the Upper Layer was more orderly and luxurious, while the lower was more chaotic.

Walking on the carpeted corridors, surrounded by silence, Sandro couldn’t help but marvel, "I just checked on the Black Hole Network, this Austin is actually an S-Level Superpower User, nicknamed the Red Robed Great Mage, capable of controlling five types of Elemental Power."

"It’s really not obvious..."

"Floating Island of Twin Peaks, as far as the eye can see across the Chaotic Star Gap, is no small place either," Ulrich stated indifferently.

"This is not a minor place like the Land of Stars, be cautious and prudent. If you provoke any serious trouble, no one will save you," Jesaya said dispassionately.

Sandro, unusually, did not retort and shrank his head.

Dark Night took Li Ming away, heading toward the Night Moon Laboratory. This hotel had a direct shuttle access every thirty floors.

"Lord Dark Night, my teacher told me that you seem to be able to recommend others to join the Black Hole Hall," Li Ming suddenly spoke in the elevator.

Dark Night glanced at the surveillance probe and said carelessly: "Indeed, I can."

"But you can’t substitute for your teacher to join. The verification requirements of Black Hole Hall only need the Hall Mark, but the person must be present in person."

"If your teacher wants to join, he has to come by himself."

"I have one myself," Li Ming added.

"Hm?" Dark Night looked back with a hint of surprise, "The Black Hole Network generally doesn’t give this kind of thing to people with connections."

Thinking of this, he said gravely: "The accounts of Black Hole Network are anonymous, but you have to show your connections and related information when joining."

"If it’s your teacher’s account, there will be a penalty."

"Don’t worry, it’s my own," Li Ming emphasized.

Dark Night fell silent, waves churning in his mind. The Black Hole Network only supports some lone wolves, at least those certified in their records as lone wolves.

Some powerful life forms’ progeny are equally exceptional, which also means that the grace of the Black Hole Network is trivial to them.

"That is to say, when the Black Hole Network gave him this mark, they were unaware of Azure Dragon’s presence. He’s really good at hiding," Dark Night contemplated internally, but said nothing further, the presence of the mark was all that mattered.

He opened the navigator and glanced at the map, then said: "Let’s head to the Black Hole Hall branch first."

Li Ming had no objections. The two boarded the shuttle, which was arranged by the city management system. With their high clearance, they traveled to the specified destination at the fastest speed.

In just half an hour, Dark Night brought him to a black building resembling an ancient fortress from the Middle Ages, with a high central spire and tightly shut gates.

This place was located in a remote area of the upper layer of Twin Peaks, with hardly a shadow of a person nearby.

He followed Dark Night to the gate, casually swiped a hand, and the iron gate roared open. The path was clear and unobstructed with no one in sight, and the two entered the deepest room.

On the high platform, there was a row of five Iron Thrones, as if overlooking below. It was unknown what material they were made of; the patterns were twisted yet held a strange beauty.

Dark Night casually pressed a button on the wall, and soon after, golden patterns on one of the Iron Thrones gradually lit up, with a blurry silhouette emerging.

"Dark Night?" The voice was muffled, like thunder: "You’ve caused quite a stir."

Dark Night ignored him.

Soon, four more figures emerged, and eventually, shadows appeared on all five Iron Thrones.

"Alright, now that we have enough people, I am now sponsoring this person for entry into the Black Hole Hall; you are all witnesses," Dark Night spoke.

"Li Ming?" It was an overlapping magnetic voice that apparently recognized him, "The student of Azure Dragon?"

"Level Forty-Six Development Potential? Tsk tsk..."

"Where’s Azure Dragon? Doesn’t he have a Hall Mark?"

The voices grew noisy as the vague silhouettes on the thrones seemed to jump down like flowing light, circling around Li Ming.

"You’re here to witness, why so much talk," Dark Night frowned and then took out his smart terminal, allowing Li Ming to log into his account.