This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 773 - 401 Sudden Attack Is Just the Beginning_2

Chapter 773: Chapter 401 Sudden Attack Is Just the Beginning_2

Finding the Holy Castle requires the Terrax Stone, but the Eternal Silence Star does not need it.

"However..." Adam’s tone changed as he frowned: "The problem is that several factions seem to be searching for it too."

"Azure Dragon..." Costa’s eyelids twitched, recalling this troublemaker, he couldn’t help but say: "Recently, I’ve heard that two Divine Craftsmen secretly visited the Mechanical Court and met with Azure Dragon. The Mechanical Soul Divine Craftsman holds him in high regard."

"But the Creator Divine Craftsman remains silent. From the behavior analysis we’ve collected, if the Hammer Divine Craftsman thinks someone is unworthy, he would lavish them with praise. If he thinks they’re decent, he would show appreciation. Remaining silent might indicate something significant."

"He is indeed formidable," Adam admired, yet shook his head, "but for now, he’s not a threat."

Costa couldn’t hide his astonishment; people say his attitude towards Azure Dragon is ambiguous.

But he felt the Holy Emperor’s attitude was even more ambiguous. The reason for his ambiguity is his suspicion that Azure Dragon is the predecessor to someone, wanting to use him as a pivot point.

What are the Holy Emperor’s intentions?

Adam continued: "There’s one more thing, Chrono urges us to search for Talos; the Blood of the World he provided has already merged 80% with ’Super Quantum Resonance’. Keep an eye on this matter, but if you find any clues about Talos, do not inform Chrono immediately."

"Understood," Costa nodded.

...

"Adam has been moving more frequently, investigator?" In the vast hall, Ryan looked at several corpses before him, with a grim expression.

"Even the Holy Emperor has a narrow vision." His subordinate couldn’t help but whisper: "Now that external enemies surround us, instead of unitedly confronting them, he seems inclined towards internal conflict..."

Before finishing, he felt the chilling gaze sweep over him. His body trembled, he hurriedly shut his mouth, trembling with fear, cold sweat streaming down.

"Adam, someone you can freely discuss?" Ryan replied indifferently.

"Your Highness!" His subordinate’s heart thudded with terror, almost collapsing to the ground, not daring to move.

"Following me for so many years, still can’t see clearly? Does his narrow vision allow him to defeat me?" Ryan sneered: "With supreme power vested, restore the Empire’s glory, the Royal Family’s glory. He indeed dares to dream, but unfortunately..."

His subordinate couldn’t comprehend and only prayed.

Fortunately, the gaze gradually moved away from his body, and he heard a gentle inquiry: "How is the Northern Crown Star Ring progressing?"

"Progress is smooth. We’ve already covered nearly two hundred, knowing Duke Xavier supports you; other civilizations are cooperating well," the subordinate hastily replied.

"Hmm, ensure the information doesn’t leak, and keep a close watch on the Alchemy Baron," he ordered, and his subordinate nodded repeatedly.

Ryan waved, and the subordinate left in a hurry, relieved. Ryan then looked up at the Sea of Stars’ thumbnail before him, with numerous red dots representing military bases already gone.

The preaction of the Pioneer is tightening, assault, demonstration, intimidation, using every possible method. The Star Cluster Republic Alliance, however, seems unbothered, tacitly allowing their actions.

"There are internal and external troubles, just like me, but I have found a way to break the deadlock," Ryan mused: "Ultimate Life Form..."

The Ultimate Life Form hasn’t appeared for many years; the Genetic Evolution Path is almost inherently disconnected from the Ultimate Life Form.

Failing to find the Ultimate Star Beast is one issue; even if found, it may not be defeated, lacking equivalent offensive tactics.

Thus, everyone searches for other evolutionary paths to support, forcibly expanding the evolution path.

He lowered his head, opened the intelligent terminal, and a stream of data appeared, all dangerous red. There was also a picture of Rand under deep dissected research.

"Cell activity degradation 75%, mutation rate increased by 20%... truly a terrifying price..." Ryan’s eyes gradually turned fervent, even crazy: "But... I’m not afraid!"

"Empire, Adam, Azure Dragon..."

......

Silently, Flowing Shadow had already approached the South Wind Star System, a few high-precision probes quietly scattered.

Soon, a small fleet appeared on the virtual screen, totaling just over twenty warships, clearly used merely as navigation transports.

"Really just going to kill them?"

Before the virtual screen, beside Li Ming, Feder couldn’t help but ask, face filled with unease and apprehension.

"Relax, the ones in the data are certainly not opponents for Li Ming’s mecha," Robbin remarked.

"That’s not what I’m worried about..." He hesitated, thinking this wasn’t an adventure story from an interstellar drama, where killing a few villains would resolve everything.

On the contrary, these guys were not important at all, merely pioneers; the root cause wasn’t them.

After the assassination, the subsequent reactions might be even greater, bringing many unpredictable troubles.

"Don’t worry." Li Ming only said these two words. Of course, he knew that taking action this time was equivalent to disrupting multiple parties’ joint plans, but others have plans, and so does he.

Naturally, personal interests take priority.

Feder just gave a brief reminder. Seeing Li Ming remain confident, he didn’t say more, but couldn’t help rubbing his hands together.

...

In the main ship of the fleet.

"Baron?" Sol called out to the Alchemy Baron, who had blue hair and blue eyes, and looked extremely handsome.

At the end of the corridor, Levinbeck stopped in his tracks and looked up in confusion, revealing a face full of scars.

Sol showed obvious disgust on his face and said in a deep voice:

"It’s better for Your Excellency, the Baron, not to wander around. There are reports suggesting that Duke Guya seems to suspect someone is secretly helping the Yitelan Civilization and has already invested more forces."

"If you happen to be ambushed while alone, we would have a hard time explaining it to the Prince."

"No worries, I have it." Levinbeck shook his head and patted the black robe.

"You still shouldn’t wander around." A dull voice also came from behind, and a pair of rocky giant hands grabbed him directly. It was the Stone Giant, Garrett.

Sol said casually: "I hope Satoru really sent someone. It seems he has only one S-level life form left under him, and the development progress seems to have exceeded 40%, which should vent Nicholas’s anger."

"It wasn’t him who killed Nicholas." Garrett said in a muffled voice.

Sol paused and said angrily: "Although it wasn’t him who killed Nicholas, the reason Nicholas went to the Dimension World and was killed by Azure Dragon was partly because of him."

"As for Azure Dragon, he should certainly be left for the Prince to have some fun with... hmm?"

Before finishing his words, Sol suddenly looked up, his azure pupils pierced through the metal bulkhead.

He saw a figure rushing in like a tumultuous tide, seemingly carrying the power of the Starfield, charging forward in an unstoppable, fierce manner.

Wherever it passed, space was distorted, moving at the extreme speed, leaving only a series of illusory afterimages, making it difficult to capture its true form.

In almost an instant, it traversed the entire fleet. The heavy united energy barrier shattered like glass before it, heading straight for the main ship.

Without a hint of deceleration, it crashed into the main ship with a thunderous momentum.

Boom!

The main ship’s hull caved in and burst into flames and debris, powerful impacts triggering a series of explosions within the ship, lights flickering wildly, alarms blaring sharply.

Sol reacted swiftly, already retreating together with Garrett and Levinbeck.

"Who!" Violent spiritual fluctuations swept out, but there was no response, only a slim red thread pulled out from the fireball of the exploded main ship, and the figure attacked again.

It was too fast!

Sol’s pupils contracted, and in a flash, a deep blue glow appeared on his skin surface, dispersing like liquid.

Then, a torrent of energy burst forth like a breached dam, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly, and the deep blue energy swirled around like burning flames, spreading layer by layer.

The energy gradually solidified, cloaking him in a layer of tangible metallic armor, with flowing light shimmering.

Boom!

It was as if struck by a rampant thunder, the energy exploded with dazzling brilliance.

Sol’s eyes instantly turned bright red, his heart pounding wildly, as if it would burst out of his chest.

In the instant of contact with the enemy, the armor formed by energy shattered.

"Can’t stop it!"

Sol was shocked, and just as his vision blurred, he felt a terrifying force spreading from his chest, instantly reaching his shoulders, back, and abdomen.

Caught off guard, he was completely unable to resist this terrifying force. His bones shattered, and his entire being was sent flying, tearing through the Starfield, trailing a comet-like wake.

In mid-air, Sol couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of blood. His entire body felt like it was falling apart, the pain hitting him like a tidal wave, almost drowning his consciousness.