This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 763 - 396 Setting Out On the Road 2

Chapter 763: Chapter 396 Setting Out On the Road 2

This is a warship he found from the Hammer Divine Craftsman’s database, originally named "Star River Shadow," it is considered a small carrier class, and after his special design, the weapon system was removed, increasing comfort and navigation speed.

It is one thousand five hundred meters long, slender in appearance, like a sharp silver sword, with sleek and elegant lines along the hull.

The silver shell is not a plain color; under the starlight, it shimmers with a dreamy and illusory halo.

The front end is sharp, with rows of neatly arranged portholes on both sides, emitting a mysterious blue light, like gems embedded in the body of a silver dragon.

Li Ming nodded contentedly, having already had the fuel refilled, and at that moment Monroe arrived hurriedly, holding the [Folding Camp] in his hands.

"A hundred thousand, already loaded in." He said, and Li Ming nodded, taking the [Folding Camp], disappearing in a flash.

"Just us?" Feder looked around, feeling his question might have been inappropriate, and couldn’t help but explain: "I don’t doubt you..."

In the Central World, he also watched the clash between Azure Dragon and Prince Ryan.

Li Ming was able to withstand Prince Ryan’s attack while wearing Mecha; his skill level needs no further mention. However, this empty scene inevitably made him uneasy.

"My teacher has already arranged everything." Li Ming was not concerned, "Don’t worry."

Feder nodded, about to speak when another figure rapidly approached, reaching them in the blink of an eye, stirring up a gale.

"Just made it." The newcomer was Robin, complaining, "Boss, if you’re leaving, at least give me a heads up."

Feder observed Robin, feeling like he’d seen him somewhere before.

Li Ming glanced at him, "Do you know where we’re going?"

"I’m so bored I could die." Robin couldn’t help but say. He had been developing progress here in comfort for half a year, progressing swiftly, already reaching 5%.

But being bored was really boring too, and over time, he even began to miss the days of living on the edge, licking blood off a knife blade, cursing himself several times for being too masochistic.

Having finally waited for Li Ming to prepare to go out, he naturally had to follow, to go out for some fresh air.

"Suit yourself." Li Ming didn’t mind, and the three of them boarded the spaceship together.

Robin then looked at Feder, brushed his hair aside, revealing a bright smile, and extended his hand, "Star Thief, Robin, how should I address you?"

Feder froze, what kind of weird nickname is this?

He whispered to himself, his expression also serious, and extended his hand, "Earl of Yitelan--Feder."

"Yitelan Civilization?" Robin was a little surprised.

"Have you been there?"

"Been there once." Robin’s expression was subtle, Feder’s pupils slightly contracted at this time, blurting out: "Hani Kasangya Gem?"

"You are that Destroyer."

"Ha..." Robin retreated a bit, rather embarrassed, "Accident, that was an accident..."

Li Ming looked over in surprise, and Robin couldn’t help but explain, "That wasn’t my mission, actually my mission was to take down the gem’s wearer, Thundermore, who was a celebrity..."

"Who knew when I made my move, I encountered an ambush, accidentally shattering that gem."

Feder shook his head, contemplating, "Actually, it wasn’t an ambush."

"Ah?" This time it was Robin’s turn to be confused.

"Thundermore was secretly trading in human trafficking, we had already reached an agreement with the interstellar alliance at the time, preparing to capture him." Feder smiled bitterly,

"We thought you were his man at the time, turns out now we realize, you also thought we were the ambush."

After Robin understood, he was somewhat speechless, but the two tacitly chose not to delve further into this topic, chatting about other things.

By the time the warship’s propulsion engines spewed brilliant flames, the two were already chatting quite congenially.

It was still a secret departure, entering the Star Gate through a dedicated channel, with identities already camouflaged and ready.

"I really envy you nobles, having everything from birth..." Robin sighed repeatedly in the public cabin.

"It’s not of much use anyway, might as well have high development potential, like you, this young and already an A-level life form..." Robin also felt melancholy, "In just over six months, the development progress already reached 5%."

"My development potential, at most, will only support me to become an A-class lifeform."

While talking, they again shifted the conversation to Li Ming.

Robin pondered, "I also wonder to what extent this monster’s development potential has reached."

And then he couldn’t help but complain, "He’s truly a freak, I’ve never seen anyone who can continuously develop the Genetic Seed for twenty-four hours, the mental fatigue aside, but that kind of tedium, not just anyone can endure."

He talks a lot mainly because the Mechanical Court, damn, it’s all mechanical bodies, not even one that can speak.

"With high development potential, and working tirelessly like crazy, it inexplicably gives me a sense of urgency too."

"This guy’s always been like that." Feder smiled bitterly, speculating: "Do you think the development progress is at 10%?"

Robbin shook his head, rubbing his chin, "I feel it’s not that fast. After reaching A-level, the rate declines quite seriously. I estimate it’s about 8%."

Li Ming ignored the two and had already returned to his room.

It takes about half a month to reach the Northern Crown Star Ring from here.

Because the Star Gate is built right by the doorstep, shortening the voyage distance significantly, the journey is quite boring for Robbin and Feder.

But it’s different for Li Ming; he finds it fulfilling.

Ten days later, in the Holy Castle Trial Space, energy is boiling, shadows crisscross, and violent forces surge wildly.

Dozens of figures crisscross like ghosts, flitting unpredictably, each move bringing a trail of afterimages.

Brilliant sparks erupt occasionally, lighting up the area as if it’s daylight.

"Bang!"

Li Ming powered up, shattering the surrounding compressed air currents, dashed out, in the blink of an eye, with the speed buff no longer subjected to counterforce, very handy.

He looked back and saw the exploding air waves soaring into the sky, quite a large commotion for this trial space.

The battle went on for a while longer.

Boom!

The last Abyss Clan member was covered in golden glyphs, densely packed; when they exploded open, a terrifying energy burst out, collapsing inward, its body shattered completely.

The skin rolling on Li Ming’s body rapidly healed, and various injuries gradually disappeared.

A virtual screen appeared before his eyes—[Upper Lord Level Trial Passed, Rating—Top Class, Reward: Titan Bloodline Purity Refined to 35%, Lord Level Weapon Obtained.]

An Observer emerged from the fog, its metallic features forming an indescribable expression, staring directly at him.

What on earth is this thing?

He couldn’t understand; it had been just over half a year since the other began interacting with the Holy Castle.

Initially, with the power below a Lower War General, they directly broke through the entire War General Level Trial, even the Lower Lord Level Trial was enough to shock him.

He had thought that was already the other’s limit, having gotten to the Holy Castle, with a bit of extraordinary talent was normal.

Subsequent enhancements wouldn’t be that easy.

However, within three months, the other went through the Middle Lord Trial.

Four months later, they directly broke through the Upper Lord Trial.

This speed, not to mention the current Holy Castle Trials, even during the Terrax Civilization era, never appeared.

"I’m not saying, forget it..." Li Ming held back his words but couldn’t hold it anymore, "This difficulty is too high. My strength has already touched X-level standard, yet I can only clear the Upper Lord Level, it doesn’t make any sense."

He estimated that in the Peak Lord Level Trial, each Abyss Clan member should have a strength similar to his strongest burst now, close to 3X.

"These Abyss Clan members are really that strong? You didn’t secretly modify anything, did you?"

The Observer had a blank expression; he really wanted to repeat these words back at the guy, still saying the trial is hard, not making sense.

Who doesn’t make sense, is there really no clue?

His voice was cold: "I have no authority to alter any Holy Castle regulations; otherwise, I would’ve expelled you long ago."

Even now, the way this guy got in still irked him.

"True." Li Ming nodded, automatically ignoring the other’s attitude, couldn’t help but say: "Luckily, you can’t interfere."

In the next moment, the Observer vanished with no expression, Li Ming shrugged and returned to reality.

In his hand, a giant axe blade condensed, absorbing metal energy, while his body adapted to further raised Titan bloodline.

"I thought I had to reach 70% before passing the Upper Lord Level Trial, didn’t expect to do it at 65%."

He checked the development progress, already up to 67%, the stimulation from the Titan bloodline fusion raised it by another 2%.