This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 647 - 338: The Azure Dragon Turns Out to be a Mad Scientist (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month, Thank You!)_2

Chapter 647: Chapter 338: The Azure Dragon Turns Out to be a Mad Scientist (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the Beginning of the Month, Thank You!)_2

"Degeneration, it’s exactly what it sounds like, her development progress has regressed by at least 3%," the voice on the other end was indistinguishable as male or female: "It seems that the regression will continue, and it’s unclear where the end is or if it can be reversed."

"Genetic Seed development progress regressing..."

The mood among the crowd sank into silence. If evolution is something every life form yearns for, then degeneration naturally instills fear deep within their cells.

Blackbeard fell silent as well, reminded of the speculation he’d previously put aside - had he manipulated the Desire Witch and let her go for this reason?

To use it as leverage during negotiations with the Sister’s Heretical Cult?

The thought of causing Genetic Seeds to degenerate... Even for him, it felt bizarre and terrifying.

"Suspected to be some kind of gene virus, vector unknown, incubation period unknown, onset duration equally unknown."

The hall was quiet, the unknown igniting fear.

"Mad scientists should all be put to death; what on earth are these Biological Mechanics researching every day!" someone angrily exclaimed.

Biological Mechanics are a subclass of Mechanics, believing that purely mechanical creations have their limits and the true path lies in the combination of machines and life forms.

They often produce strange things - entities not high in life level but disproportionately threatening.

Blackbeard was dissatisfied: "They research their own means of self-defense, what’s that got to do with you? Was it used on you?"

"If you ask me, we should accept them. They have the means and they’re strong enough. I asked him to cooperate with the plan, and he didn’t say a word."

"He’s too mysterious." Still, some disagreed, "Can’t even find the guy; who knows who sent him. There’s also no checks and balances or weaknesses known. Who would dare to use him with confidence?"

"He’s been rather good to that Li Ming, hasn’t he? And Li Ming has been active in plain sight all along."

"That’s the problem right there. If he cares so much about his student, why doesn’t he hide him away to focus on developing the Genetic Seed safe and sound, instead letting him get into some business?"

"The Sister’s Heretical Cult has naively taken the bait already, Reina has fallen for it too, wonder who will be next."

"Latest news, he’s sent word that he’s willing to return Reina, seems like he’s not willing to provoke the Star Abyss Empire on the surface."

"He certainly has methods, but let’s not overanalyze. Since he’s staying in the shadows, he must still have his fears, he’s scared..."

The noise filled the room as everyone shared their opinions.

"Let’s vote." Ulysses, who had been silent so far, suddenly suggested, "How many are in favor of him attending the meeting?"

The clamor subdued slightly, and only five or six lights lit up on the Iron Throne.

Blackbeard shook his head, Ulysses spoke indifferently, "Let’s discuss his case later. He hasn’t threatened us and he’s been cooperative with the plan, which is sufficient for now."

"How is the Forging Hammer plan progressing?"

"After four or five years of laying the groundwork, it’s beginning to ferment, and it will sweep through the Interstellar soon," someone replied somberly.

Someone said in a low voice: "This is just the beginning, get ready, changes are afoot."

...

"You really are diligent, haven’t seen you out of your room since you got on the ship."

Today, Robbin was surprised to see Li Ming come out of his room, and couldn’t help but remark.

"Nothing else to do, it’s a habit," Li Ming said casually, glancing at him before abruptly asking:

"By the way, I remember your reaction being quite significant when you found out that day that Fusi was from the Sister’s Heretical Cult."

"Uh?" Robbin was momentarily stunned, thinking back to that day, ’Under those circumstances, you still noticed my expression?’

Li Ming was curious: "Did they target you as well?"

Robbin’s face flickered with shadows, he said gloomily, "Yeah."

"That was five or six years ago, I come from a small civilization near the Federation. Our civilization venerates martial strength, holding a combat competition that involves the whole civilization every three years."

"I was just starting out and fought my way to the end, winning the championship for Level C life forms."

"Then they set their sights on me, and they sent a girl named Iris... to get close to me."

Li Ming’s expression was peculiar, thinking this guy might have fallen for that woman, tsk... people from the Holy Mother Sect, it seems they all...

"Yuan’er is different!" Robbin’s voice sank a little, apparently noticing Li Ming’s odd look.

"It was her first mission after being newly recruited by the Sister’s Heretical Cult..."

Robbin rambled on, and Li Ming didn’t interrupt, just listening and roughly sorting things out.

After a series of events, it seemed that the girl also fell in love with him, and ultimately died to save him, becoming the White Moonlight in Robbin’s heart.

"She didn’t want my descendants to become tools of the Sister’s Heretical Cult." Robbin clenched his fists, his eyes filled with bloodshot.

Li Ming sighed and followed up with a question: "Did she tell you any special clues about the Sister’s Heretical Cult?"

Robbin collected his emotions and hesitated: "The technology of our civilization is limited, at most we can only detect up to Level Fifteen Development Potential, and I’m full scale."

"At first, the Sister’s Heretical Cult was extremely curious about my real Development Potential, even some VIPs took a special interest...

"But after they took some of my blood and tested it, their interest in me dropped a lot. Yuan’er heard them sighing, wishing it was Level Forty."

"Level Forty?" Li Ming’s heart stirred, realizing the Sister’s Heretical Cult at least needed Genetic Seeds with Level Forty Development Potential to satisfy their unknown requirements.

"When I have the power, I must eradicate this organization." Robbin ground his teeth with hatred born from the depths of his soul.

Li Ming patted his shoulder, and at that moment the hull trembled; a voice came over the broadcast—they had connected to the Barbarian Bear Hub, the Star Gate Hub closest to the Meteor Flame Star System.

"Serial number, *******" Li Ming reported a string of numbers.

"Hello, esteemed Royal Court VIP, we are now guiding you to the special passage. Please select your jump destination for space plating." The voice on the broadcast softened a lot.

In the past two months, Sandro had built a good relationship with the Controller of this Star Gate Hub, and their people could use the fast passage.

After another long ten-day journey, Li Ming once again arrived at the Twin Peaks node, still grand and magnificent, dazzling and mesmerizing.

"Serial number: ********"

Li Ming reported another string of numbers, and after the management system recognized them, it quickly responded: "Dear VIP, we are guiding you to the VIP channel."

Robbin watched with envy; he had never received such treatment before, having to wait seven or eight hours in line each time to enter the Twin Peaks.

This is the value of connections; even as an A-level Life Form, he didn’t have such privileges.

Just like last time, it was a dedicated Shuttle, but Li Ming did not let the service staff aboard, only the three of them.

"To enter the Dimension World, a ’Shuttle Marker’ is required?" Li Ming pondered.

"Yes, the Dimension World is intricate, and the Shuttle Marker is the Star Map for dimensional experiments." Robbin explained, "You also need a Jumpship capable of dimensional travel, these things are hard to get, only a limited number of powers have them."

It was no surprise that Li Ming didn’t understand.

Interstellar knowledge is varied and as vast as a sea of stars; without the need, some pieces of knowledge might never be encountered in a lifetime.

"I understand now." Li Ming nodded,

As soon as he finished speaking, the Shuttle came to a sudden stop, and Robbin startled, looking curiously out the window.

Li Ming wasn’t surprised and naturally opened the door; as expected, a gust of wind rushed in first, followed by Austin’s unique voice, "Ho ho ho, dear little friend, I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon."

Robbin’s pupils dilated, his throat swallowing hard, looking at the large red spaceship outside the Shuttle, as well as the life-form clad in a voluminous red cape.

"The Red Robed Great Mage, Austin!"

"Mr. Austin." Li Ming greeted with a smile, as Tank Guard and Thunder strode behind him, all of them entering Austin’s spaceship.

When handing over an S-level Life Form to the Star Abyss Empire at Twin Peaks, it was natural to notify the Controller to avoid trouble.

Austin laughed exaggeratedly, covering his mouth, his knuckles tapping on Tank Guard, "Ho ho ho, so there’s an S-level Life Form inside this..."

In an unseen place, dense transparent Runes poured into Tank Guard’s metal body, and rapidly returned; his eyes filled with unspeakable surprise and wariness.

Terran Alloy, Eternal Star Stone... both are extremely hard materials, and this thing even has a sort of Rune technology I cannot understand; Azure Dragon has learned way too many assorted skills.