This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 640 - 335: The Unfathomable Azure Dragon

Chapter 640: Chapter 335: The Unfathomable Azure Dragon

Fusi took action to counter Thunder’s attack, and it all happened in just an instant; almost no one saw the details.

All one could discern was the frenzied whirlwind caused by the violent collision and the ground cracking inch by inch, with dirt and stones from the split trenches outside scattering about.

Li Ming glanced around, the base wasn’t severely damaged, so repairs shouldn’t be a problem.

In fact, even if it had been smashed, the debris could be recycled through the [Material Reorganization Machine], so Li Ming wasn’t too concerned.

Li Ming quickly pursued through the breach, and Ulrich and the others did the same.

Robbin hesitated for a moment, considering the destructive power of S-level Life Forms; hiding here would be useless if a real battle ensued. Gritting his teeth, he decided to follow as well.

Along the way, there were huge trenches and deep pits everywhere. Li Ming stopped and saw that not far away, Thunder was suspended in the Heavenly Vault, surrounded by heavy gray fog that enveloped the sky like a curtain, even weighing down the earth.

One could barely see streaks of white Flowing Light, mixed with terrifying wails, faintly forming twisted and ferocious faces.

Fusi lurked in the black fog, her face extremely grim, as she realized she had misjudged the situation.

Mechanical Bodies have no life stance, so it’s difficult to discern their level directly through the naked eye, but by assessing the material strength, one can roughly differentiate.

She had already unleashed her hidden power, and while her eyes might not directly see at the molecular level, distinguishing material strength was no problem.

But at this moment, her right arm was slightly twisted, like a branch twisted into a braid, and a cracking sound issued from within, swiftly returning to its correct position.

Regardless of the material strength or burst of power, this Mechanical Body was a proper S-level Life Form.

What else is Azure Dragon hiding, since he can create an S-level Mechanical Body?

Fusi couldn’t understand, but this further increased her alarm – her own Genetic Seed’s degradation, the current S-level Mechanical Body, and Li Ming’s calm demeanor; all these factors combined caused her to hold even more reverence.

Ulrich stopped in his tracks, his Adam’s apple bobbing, and subconsciously clenched his fists tightly, his breathing quickened as he stared at Thunder which almost seemed to have no end in sight.

Didn’t witness that mechanical body-melting burst of energy, has Lord Azure Dragon’s technology advanced again?

Or maybe, this is indeed a genuine S-level Mechanical Body.

"An S-level Mechanical Body as a bodyguard?" Robbin muttered, clutching the Skull tightly in his hand.

"Isn’t that an S-level Mechanical Body?" the butler’s voice suddenly rang out, still as a psychic fluctuation,

"I don’t know what method Azure Dragon has used, but before that Mechanical Body took action, its body material strength increased by manyfold, with almost no intermolecular gaps."

Robbin, not versed in mechanics, didn’t fully grasp what was said, and simply responded: "No matter what, that’s an S-level combat force, right? Supposedly Li Ming’s bodyguard, right?"

The butler fell silent, green flames burning in his eyes.

...

Meanwhile, outside the star system, Reina was concentrating on the screen before him, murmuring to himself: "S-level Mechanical Body, S-level Mechanical Body..."

He was startled when extreme energy fluctuations erupted from the ground below, hastily proceeding with observations.

Although he couldn’t capture the details of the S-level Life Form’s battle directly, he managed to grasp the general situation after the battle subsided.

The first thing he noticed was that S-level Mechanical Body.

Azure Dragon is still hiding things!

There was no trace of this S-level Mechanical Body in the last Red River Star Stream conflict.

Reina couldn’t help feeling lucky that he hadn’t acted rashly; this foolish newcomer has scouted the path for him.

"However, this could be an opportunity..." Reina eyed the screen, his expression dark and uncertain.

Right now, the entities around Li Ming are all A-level Life Forms, definitely no match for him. If he suddenly launched Sudden Attack—

"No idea what that guy’s planning, but the opportunity is not to be missed..." Reina gritted his teeth, thinking of his own disadvantaged situation; a crazed light flashed through his eyes: "Do it!"

...

"Can we talk properly now?"

In the midst, Li Ming’s demeanor remained as composed as ever, surveying the pervasive gray fog before him, seemingly unaffected by Fusi’s sudden action just now.

This unflappable manner made Fusi even more uneasy; the space around seemed to be infused with malice, and Azure Dragon could make a move at any moment.

The gray fog roiled incessantly, and Fusi’s expression shifted between darkness and uncertainty, realizing she might have fallen into a trap.

No, the entire organization has fallen into Azure Dragon’s trap.

The other party had long guessed her identity but had kept it hidden.

Unbeknownst to her, Azure Dragon had even caused her to contract some kind of genetic virus.

"Did Azure Dragon know I was coming all along?" Within the gray fog, Fusi’s shout suddenly erupted.

Shit, how would I know you were coming.

Li Ming remained noncommittal, his gaze indifferent: "With such high Development Potential, how could you possibly let me be."

According to Austin, this Sister’s Heretical Cult was collecting seeds just to cultivate controllable powerful combat tools.

But Li Ming also researched biological knowledge afterward and realized that the inheritance of Development Potential is extremely unstable and unpredictable.

It might not even be influenced by genes at all.

Just for a possibility, sending an S-level Life Form to risk itself didn’t seem logical.

The only explanation he could think of was that the Divergent Cult had the capability to perfectly pass on the Development Potential of the predecessors to the next generation.

That’s why they considered this matter so crucial, crucial enough that it had to be foolproof, which is why they would send an S-level Life Form; if persuasion failed, coercion would ensue.