This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 740 - 385: The Path of Trials - Bloodline Reward

Chapter 740: Chapter 385: The Path of Trials - Bloodline Reward

Normal Genetic Evolution Bodies in the same tier of trials? They’d be smashed into pieces. What’s the point of fighting?

Although Li Ming was thinking this, his hands didn’t slow down. With terrifying strength and the Defense Buff, his punches and kicks carried massive force, bulldozing everything in his path. Every strike was brimming with earth-shattering power.

The grey-black mist roiled on all sides, followed by four muffled thuds—"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

These strange life forms, like fragile porcelain struck by a heavy hammer, shattered under the violent impacts.

The crisp sound of bones snapping echoed clearly in the mist. Their bodies flew away in grotesque, twisted shapes, accompanied by the spine-chilling sound of muscle tearing.

Black blood gushed out like a breached dam, blooming into black flowers in the mist before being instantly cooled and transforming into wisps of black fog that merged into the air.

And then—eight more emerged.

"It’s not over yet?" Li Ming was increasingly astonished.

In the mist, even the Mechanical Body was shocked. It could see clearly now—this guy’s combat level absolutely crushed that of War General Level entities. No War General Level opponent could possibly threaten him anymore.

"Damn, is it finally over?" Li Ming shook out his hand, his tone exasperated as he glanced at the surrounding black mist, which at last seemed to settle.

Ultimately, the total was sixteen. To pass the trial, he’d had to fight all sixteen of those things. The difficulty was higher than he’d expected.

A virtual screen appeared before his eyes—[Lower War General Level Trial Passed. Evaluation: Top-Tier. Reward: Titan Bloodline Purity Enhanced to 5%, War General Level Weapon Granted.]

Titan Bloodline Purity Enhancement?

Li Ming paused briefly, then clicked his tongue. He suddenly recalled something—didn’t that Fallen Blood guy say only the Terrax could open the Holy Castle?

The text on the screen quickly disappeared, but nothing changed around him. He didn’t sense any changes either.

Do I need to return to reality to claim the rewards? In what form?

Wait... my body. Li Ming realized something was off. He stared at his palms, amazed.

The stamina he’d consumed just moments ago while activating the buffs had mysteriously been restored.

It directly maxed out my state?

Li Ming muttered to himself and then noticed another line of text appear on the virtual screen in front of him—

[Proceed to Mid War General Level Trial?]

Mid Level... that corresponded to about 60% Development Progress.

No doubt they wouldn’t be a match for me. Li Ming felt invigorated—his state was fully restored. How could he not go for it?

Of course, he chose to proceed.

Quickly, two life forms emerged from the grey mist.

Li Ming couldn’t wait. He swiftly and overwhelmingly crushed the Mid War General Level Trial.

[Mid War General Level Trial Passed. Evaluation: Top-Tier. Reward: Titan Bloodline Purity Enhanced to 10%, War General Level Weapon Granted.]

[Proceed to Upper War General Level Trial?]

Haha! Li Ming couldn’t help but laugh—so this is what it feels like to overlevel and farm lower-tier side quests?

"Keep going!" he said boldly. "I’ll fight a hundred of them!"

Soon enough—[Upper War General Level Trial Passed. Evaluation: Top-Tier. Reward: Titan Bloodline Purity Enhanced to 15%, War General Level Weapon Granted.]

[Proceed to Peak War General Level Trial?]

Peak Level? That corresponds to 90%–100% Development Progress?

Li Ming marveled internally. The Evolution Path really does come full circle—it all connects somehow.

"Bring it on!"

[Peak War General Level Trial Passed. Evaluation: Top-Tier. Reward: Titan Bloodline Purity Enhanced to 20%, War General Level Weapon Granted.]

"How in the world... is he doing this?"

Outside the grey mist, the Mechanical Body was at a loss. Clearly, this was just Lower War General Level strength—how could it unleash power on par with Lord Level?

[War General Level Trials Complete. Proceed to Lower Lord Level Trial?]

Lord Level? An S-Class? Li Ming pondered. His current Energy Level was 70A, and in his optimal combat state, he could push close to 80S.

Theoretically, he should be able to contend with an S-Class life form at 60% Development Progress, but these strange life forms were absurdly strong in combat.

And the trial difficulties were astonishing—they frequently resulted in group beatdowns.

"Can I call for a timeout midway?" Li Ming asked. With only three chances, it wouldn’t be wise to risk it until he could completely crush it.

"You may request a timeout after surviving three minutes of battle or defeating a stage opponent," the text on the screen replied.

"That’s acceptable..." Li Ming nodded, his eyes flashing slightly. "Then let’s see how it goes..."

Upon confirming, Li Ming felt time and space around him momentarily freeze before resuming. A chilling aura descended from all directions.

Two figures, both familiar yet unfamiliar, emerged. After reaching S-Class, these life forms had undergone significant changes. Their bodies were larger, their skin appeared metallic, and their patterns were more intricate.

Boom!

Li Ming’s eyes bulged as he was almost too slow to react. A massive force struck his chest, its power akin to a supernova suddenly detonating.

He was sent flying backward like a wind-blown leaf, entirely losing control of his body. The world blurred before his eyes, and all he could hear was the sound of the wind roaring around him, as though the entire world were spinning wildly.

But this space was peculiar. Any attack wave detached from a life form’s body would rapidly dissipate. Outside, a force this strong could shatter half a planet, yet here it left no visible ripple.

Crackle! Grey-black thunder light flashed, resembling countless frenzied serpents thrashing violently. Another life form wasn’t idle either, gathering massive energy to form a Thunder Spear in its hands.

Surrounded by erratic arcs of lightning that emitted a harsh "zzzz" noise, the opponent gripped the Thunder Spear tightly. The veins bulged on its arms, and the immense energy fluctuations caused subtle distortions in the surrounding space.