This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 649 - 339 Brewing Dominion Holy Image_2

Chapter 649: Chapter 339 Brewing Dominion Holy Image_2

It’s precisely because Li Ming wants to do business in this military weapons market that he abides by the market’s rules. What’s the point of rules if you get squeezed out and lose your business?

He has made it clear that he wants to rip a chunk of flesh out of this market.

Of course, this could have been said before, but the deterrence is not as strong as it is now after this battle.

Even in the Red River Star Stream, Li Ming used special methods to repair the Star Slaying Gun, and although the story was sensational, it was ultimately just about withstanding attacks without striking back.

Surviving the attacks of two S-level life forms without dying while clad in mecha armor does not carry the same weight as capturing a living S-level life form.

Moreover, with an S-level mechanical body standing by, the sheer power on display cannot be ignored.

"Ha..." Austin looked at him and laughed, "Exactly, business should be about fair competition, underhanded tactics are not acceptable."

In the Chaotic Star Gap, is there such a thing as fairness?

Listening, Robbin was speechless. It’s all just a matter of who has the bigger fist, isn’t it?

Now that the Azure Dragon has shown its fist, it naturally wants to claim its corresponding share.

"People from the Star Abyss Empire will arrive in two days, same hotel as last time. There’s a top floor suite vacant; you guys can stay there first." Austin arranged everything properly, "Put it on my tab."

"Thank you, Lord Austin." Li Ming expressed his gratitude politely, then asked, "I have another question to consult you about."

Austin raised his head, signaling Li Ming to speak.

"Do you have a way to obtain Dimension Boundary Marks and shuttle flying devices?" Li Ming asked. He had previously inquired with Connet about this.

As it turned out, Torch didn’t have such technology; they could only make rudimentary use of the power of dimensional creatures.

"Dimension Boundary Marks?" Austin raised his eyebrows, "You’re planning to go to the Dimension World?"

"That’s the plan." Li Ming nodded. Austin stroked his chin but didn’t ask why Li Ming didn’t go directly to his teacher.

The importance of Dimension Boundary Marks lies not in their technology, but in the stored coordinate routes. It can be said that every faction or individual who has explored the Dimension World has different Dimension Boundary Marks under their control.

Some major powers often exchange boundary marks, sharing coordinates of the Dimension World, but they only share those dimensions that are of little significance.

"No problem, I’ll ask a few old friends for some coordinates, and for the shuttle flying devices," Austin said casually.

Robbin, standing by, reflected how something nearly unattainable for him was resolved by Li Ming with just a few words, feeling envious indeed.

"Thanks." Li Ming thanked him again. Austin waved him off, adding, "Have you also heard about the Hammer Divine Craftsman?"

"The Hammer Divine Craftsman?" Li Ming was slightly startled, with a subtle expression, "What about him?"

"You don’t know?" Austin was surprised, "Then what are you going to do in the Dimension World?"

"Ah..." Li Ming shook his head and deliberately ignored the latter question, "We’ve been focused on developing Genetic Seeds on our way here and haven’t been paying much attention to external affairs."

"I see..." Austin nodded, his interest piqued, "The Hammer Divine Craftsman, you know about him, right?"

Seeing Li Ming nod, he continued, "One of the Divine Craftsman Level Mechanics who founded the Mechanic Association, he disappeared over three thousand years ago."

"It is said that he ventured into the Dimension World in search of precious materials and then vanished without a trace. After his disappearance, many mechanics have gone in search for him, all without clue."

"However, recently someone saw the ’Dominion Holy Image’ in the Deep Dimension World, the pet and mount of the Hammer Divine Craftsman."

The Dominion Holy Image... Li Ming couldn’t help but picture a mechanical giant elephant with platinum armor, covered in intricate gold patterns.

This was the Hammer Divine Craftsman’s "Flying Device," said to utilize space collapse technology, which at its largest could compare to a regular planet, and at its smallest could rest on the shoulder of the Hammer Divine Craftsman.

Austin’s eyes filled with wonder, "It’s said that the Hammer Divine Craftsman has fallen and both the Heavenly Sovereign Sacred Image and the Infinite Hammer are seeking a new master to inherit the mantle of the Divine Craftsman."

A glint flashed in Li Ming’s eyes; this was the first step that Blackbeard had mentioned, to spread the news first.

Their methods were indeed clever; although countless mechanics mourned the Hammer Divine Craftsman, it had been over three thousand years, and initiating any action to search for him might not stir many people to respond.

But such Secret Treasures and inheritance naturally trigger the greed within life forms.

And as the wealth of the Mechanic and Hammer Divine Craftsman, it goes without saying, even though the industry had long been carved up, what they carried with them still sent everyone into a frenzy.

One look at the nearly solid green light in Robbin’s eyes told you how lethal and widespread the impact of this news was.

Even in Austin’s heart, there may be such a yearning.

All those who knew would spontaneously spread the word, quickly creating an overwhelming trend that attracted interstellar attention.

"Of course, these are all rumors, and there is no video evidence circulating for the time being, but it has already caused quite a stir," Austin emphasized again.

Li Ming nodded, deep in thought. Blackbeard’s plan was ambiguous, simply informing him in advance that there was such a plan and that he would need to cooperate at the time.

What he was curious about now was whether the Infinite Hammer and the Dominion Holy Image truly existed or were fake?

According to the plans that Blackbeard and his group had made in the past, they were usually open conspiracies that involved real items.

Be it the Core Relics or the Material Reorganization Machine, they were real, which caused people to bleed for them in fights.

But the Infinite Hammer and the Dominion Holy Image were too precious, different from the other two items.

The Material Reorganization Machine had a limit, and for already established Mechanics and powers, it was better than nothing.

The Ascension Source Crystal, needless to say, could only be used once and also had a limit.

With the Infinite Hammer in hand, one could theoretically strike down a Level S Life Form, and the Dominion Holy Image, serving as a large-scale war fortress and a personal base for Hammer Divine Craftsman, would inevitably store the essence of the Hammer Divine Craftsman’s technology.

He didn’t believe that that group of people could just ignore such treasures and use them as bait.

But upon further thought, Li Ming realized there might not need to be a battle this time; it was enough if enough people paid attention.

At that time, they just had to prove that the disappearance or death of the Hammer Divine Craftsman was related to the Star Abyss Empire.

Due to the "Founder" status of the Hammer Divine Craftsman, the Mechanic Association would naturally be pitted against the Star Abyss Empire.

It seemed he truly did not know, as Austin’s gaze swept over the contemplative Li Ming.

Austin had wanted to inquire if his teacher, Azure Dragon, had any insider information, but now he had lost the desire to pursue this.

Soon, the spaceship arrived at the hotel, and Austin went to arrange matters concerning the Dimension Boundary Mark.

"Quite a stir..."

In the room, Robbin was still marveling everywhere.

Meanwhile, Li Ming had taken out his smart terminal, and after a brief glance, whether it was the Interstellar Network or the Black Hole Network, even more people were discussing the matter.

Some civilizations had already started specialized discussions, and many video bloggers were eagerly chasing after traffic, offering an array of retrospectives on life and career, and conspiracy theories were emerging one after the other.

"...In this period I dug up some news media from over three thousand years ago, and from some unknown channels I’ve learned of some hidden records..."

Li Ming watched the video; it was from a video blogger he had followed before, named Balten Talks Universe, who was the first to release a video about the Red River Star Stream last time.

Now his fan base had soared to over five hundred million, having considerable influence within the region.

"...The disappearance of the Hammer Divine Craftsman had traces early on, relating to a great expedition launched by the Star Abyss Empire 4300 years ago..."

The voiceover continued to narrate, accompanied by some blurry data, some of which could be clearly seen to come from the Black Hole Network.

"...It was an encirclement directed against a certain interstellar secret force; it is said that in this process, the Star Abyss Empire suffered significant losses and lost something special. The Hammer Divine Craftsman was hired by the Star Abyss Empire to search in the Dimension World for this item..."

The screen was filled with dense barrage of comments.

"Classic conspiracy theory"

"You followers of the big picture, why not talk about the chaos in the Eternal Brilliance Federation over seven thousand years ago?"

"..."