This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 709 - 3369: 700 Level Development Potential?_2

Chapter 709: Chapter 3369: 700 Level Development Potential?_2

After a moment, it moved again. Its eyes, the size of mung beans, glanced around suspiciously and said, "Memory demagnetization protocol? Did I erase my memory, and even now there’s a reason to do so?"

"Do not observe Li Ming with a quantum window? How could there be such a code? Did I leave it myself?"

He was puzzled, but since it was his own decision, there must be a reason for it, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

...

In the room where Abel was, he was intensely focused on the virtual book in front of him, straining every effort to comprehend each sentence, each character, and each formula.

His peripheral vision couldn’t help but stray to Li Ming’s screen, feeling a sense of urgency. Level Sixty Development Potential, Advanced Mechanic, the other was already far ahead.

If he were the Dominion Holy Image, he could hardly think of a reason not to choose Li Ming.

The only good news was that the current contest was about comprehension levels, which still gave him a glimmer of hope, striving for even a slight chance of turning the tables.

"I hope you can see the reality..." Abel’s eyes flashed coldly, looking at the calm expression of Li Ming: "If you obtain it, you really won’t be able to leave here."

...

Meanwhile, as time passed, the events that had just occurred spread rapidly across the interstellar network.

The reveal of the last candidate, Diaz’s powerful yet defeated move, and Li Ming’s astonishing development potential all became major news highlights, sparking heated discussions in a short time.

Meanwhile, on the Black Hole Network’s gambling page dedicated to the inheritance of the Hammer Divine Craftsman, Li Ming’s name was quickly updated, but the odds were extremely low.

Only a pitiful 1:1.1.

Who could blame it when his development potential was so incredible, even surpassing that of Abel and others, coupled with his level of mechanics and his very similar background to the Hammer Divine Craftsman, also being a member of the Mechanic Association?

All these factors made him, within just two or three hours of appearing, a dark horse for seizing the identity of the Hammer Divine Craftsman inheritor.

"The highest development potential in interstellar history!"

This explosive news was like a bright new star, crashing into the sight of interstellar citizens.

His teacher’s statement, due to its assertiveness, was even dubbed the "Azure Dragon Declaration," sparking intense debate.

In a corner of the scene, Blackbeard watched Li Ming on the screen with satisfaction.

Though he was indeed dissatisfied with Azure Dragon’s impulsive actions earlier, at least the opposite party didn’t break their promise, and Li Ming didn’t hold back.

He was almost eighty percent confident that Li Ming would gain the recognition of the Dominion Holy Image.

"Just don’t know if he has a way to get out." Blackbeard’s eyes showed admiration; Level Sixty Development Potential was promising; he was somewhat jealous of Azure Dragon.

The identity of the Hammer Divine Craftsman’s inheritor would stir great waves, with several civilized communities unlikely to let him leave peacefully.

This was an inevitable risk and had nothing to do with whether Azure Dragon attacked the Empire Base before.

The previous conversation with Azure Dragon didn’t mention the aftermath issue, which both men tacitly ignored.

After all, the Pioneers couldn’t help Azure Dragon with the aftermath; if they brought it up, no other issues could be discussed.

"Hope he does have a way." Blackbeard could only think so, "Anyway, given Li Ming’s situation, even if caught by the Empire, he’s not in any danger."

He then turned his attention to the Empire’s flying device. After Li Ming and others entered, Prince Costat invited others to join him on the Empire’s flying device.

He knew what the other wanted to discuss and what actions they would ultimately take.

Blackbeard couldn’t help but feel a ripple of emotion since the moment the Dominion Holy Image appeared, the entire plan began sliding in unpredictable directions, fortunately, they pulled back a bit through Azure Dragon.

"This time, there will certainly be a big surprise for you all."

Blackbeard watched quietly, stroking his chin.

The next step was to wait. According to the Dominion Holy Image, this assessment would take at least one to two months to end.

However, only two or three hours later, he received completely unexpected news—

"Prince Ryan defied the Royal Council’s orders and has already left the Sea of Stars, preparing to go to the Central World."

"That madman Ryan, why is he coming?" Blackbeard’s eyelid twitched. He didn’t have to think to know who the other was coming for. There was indeed news earlier that Ryan was coming, but the council had denied it.

"Defying even the council’s orders, it must have been Azure Dragon’s declaration that provoked him."

Unexpected news was always unsettling. Blackbeard pursed his lips, but this wasn’t bad news. Information kept popping up on his smart terminal:

"...Notify the Throatslitters, since Ryan has left, prepare to set ablaze the Empire’s establishment in the Sea of Stars that took so long to build."

"By pure chance, Azure Dragon completed another task for us; let’s hope Li Ming stays safe."

Blackbeard put away the smart terminal, and his previously calm heart was unsettled again due to this.

...

"Butler... you..."

On the other side, Robbin at this moment seemed to have suffered a major blow, with a blank and pained expression: "Isn’t this like raising Gu, why didn’t you say earlier?"

He had already understood what "hunting" meant, realizing that the alleged inheritor’s identity was not his alone, and there were quite a few people with similar identities in this interstellar.

After reaching the A-level Life Form, hunting would be unlocked. Within a certain range, mutual sensing between inheritors would initiate the hunting program.

Of course, the development progress between the two hunting sides fluctuated, not exceeding 5%, and the winner would gain everything of the loser.

"I could only tell you once the hunting program was unlocked." The butler’s voice remained calm.

"You were the only one I trusted." Robbin’s fists clenched white, the pain wasn’t about the impending hunt.

The butler had accompanied him for many years, and he subconsciously regarded the other as a respected elder.

And now, the other bluntly told him that it was merely a Gu-raising monitor.

The butler was silent, Robbin’s face was tense, he took a deep breath, yet he was no child, ultimately understanding that the other was merely an intelligent program.

His face turned cold, and he said solemnly, "I understand, I’ll be ready."

Only then did the butler speak: "I suggest that you don’t leave here for the time being; there are many important figures here, and the other side won’t dare to act rashly. For your first hunting, it’s best to be well prepared."

"Thank you for your suggestion." Robbin, expressionless, indifferently raised his head, looking at Li Ming, who was engrossed in learning, wondering what he was thinking.

Time passed, day by day, the spectators around gradually calmed down from the initial excitement, feeling bored watching the big screen displaying a few people focused on learning every day.

They wanted to see highlights; if there could be a battle, even better. Watching a repetitive video-like scene every day, who could bear it?

Just three days later, some left out of sheer boredom, as staying here every day cost Star Coins and wasn’t free.

After ten days, more than half had left, leaving it empty, watching online broadcasts was fine anyway.

And the online broadcast’s popularity also plummeted sharply.

In just over half a month, the interstellar community resumed normalcy, with gossip about various celebrities and politicians flying everywhere. Most people who were initially very concerned eventually just wanted to know the result.

Of course, almost everyone had this event in mind, like an undecided election, waiting for the grand finale.

Once the result comes out, it will trigger an even more pervasive wave of public opinion.

A month passed.

At a certain moment, Li Ming’s body shook slightly, with azure blue ripples of energy suddenly forming on the surface of his skin, causing a slight quiver.

Metabolic acceleration rapidly expelled impurities from his body, while muscle fibers became tighter and stronger, and his nervous system became sharper and more efficient.

His body underwent a remodeling, taking a small step towards a higher level of evolution, exuding vibrant vitality.