This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 776 - 403 Levinbeck’s Anger, The Brewing Storm

Chapter 776: Chapter 403 Levinbeck’s Anger, The Brewing Storm

Is the Azure Dragon watching me?

Levinbeck felt a slight tremor in his heart. The thought floated into his mind subconsciously, followed by a sense of unease akin to a nocturnal creature exposed to sunlight.

Does the Azure Dragon actually know of my existence?

His thoughts boiled over. Although he had felt hesitant and uncertain about the previous attack by the Azure Dragon, he never believed his identity had been uncovered. Instead, he was more worried about the possible exposure of the blood sacrifice.

But now, it seemed to involve himself.

Could it be that the one hypothesis he least wanted to believe is actually true?

Levinbeck thought of many things at that moment. His existence was supposed to be hidden, unknown to others.

Even if someone was investigating him, they couldn’t possibly uncover anything significant in such a short time, nor could they know the true identity of his physical body—this was his confidence.

However, the appearance of the Azure Dragon shattered his confidence. This body wasn’t his true form, so even if captured, it was of no great consequence.

What genuinely worried him were the multitude of implications hidden behind this.

Nevertheless, having experienced many storms, he quickly curbed his anxiety, preparing to face the mysterious Azure Dragon directly.

Perhaps he could glean much information from him, maybe even verify the hypothesis that made him tremble involuntarily.

Could it be, the Azure Dragon is his teacher!

A Divine Craftsman wouldn’t appear without reason—others speculated, and so did he.

The possibility of being his teacher is quite substantial.

This body is merely a specialized Alchemy Carrier, crafted in a unique manner. Even if it’s erased, though lamentable, there is essentially no significant loss.

This was his greatest reliance, so why not enjoy a little game with Lord Azure Dragon, and see whose methods are superior!

Levinbeck composed his expression, calm-faced, as he watched the Tank Guard gradually manifest in the void, extending a thread of spiritual fluctuation, "I didn’t expect to meet your Lordship under such circumstances."

"Oh? Spiritual fluctuation? Interesting, my teacher had me stay behind just in case, and it seems I really caught a big fish."

The returning spiritual fluctuation slowly froze Levinbeck’s composed expression.

The other person wasn’t the Azure Dragon, it was Li Ming!

And he doesn’t know my identity!?

Feeling a bit bewildered, he quickly sorted out his thoughts and understood, then felt a mix of anger and awkwardness.

He had reacted impulsively. The appearance of those mechanical bodies made him subconsciously assume that the Azure Dragon had descended, his revival caught, naturally guessing the Azure Dragon was specifically waiting for him.

But now, Li Ming’s reaction made him understand—the Azure Dragon was completely oblivious to his existence. He had merely ensured his student nailed everything down, leaving cleanup.

And yet, by some twist of fate, he exposed the Anomaly of this body, his earlier chain of thoughts was nothing but a conjured enemy.

With an air bubble appearing, enveloping the two, the Tank Guard disassembled, and Li Ming’s face emerged before him, scrutinizing him up and down.

"Who are you? You can actually die and resurrect..."

Li Ming feigned confusion, not intending to unmask the other’s identity.

He understood that this body was undoubtedly not the other’s true form; exposing the other’s identity would signify that the Azure Dragon knew everything.

This would trigger many chain reactions, and he wasn’t confident in ensnaring the other’s consciousness—not the time for confrontation.

Yet he truly was surprised; he had already expected the other to turn to dust directly, but out of respect for this Levinbeck, he had specially stayed to wait.

Unexpectedly, there was indeed an unforeseen harvest—from one drop of blood proliferating into a life form, such a technique, was quite extraordinary.

Moreover, the emergence of that drop of blood was extremely peculiar, almost restructured at the molecular level from nothing to existence—the drop seemed engraved in this Starfield.

No matter what, this drop of blood would reappear, then proliferate into a body.

"I..." Levinbeck’s face flickered; although annoyed at being tricked a moment ago, keeping his identity unrevealed was the best outcome.

He could take his leave anytime himself, feeling no urgency. Instead, he scrutinized the Azure Dragon, the other was not as frightening as imagined,

He also wanted to know how much the Azure Dragon understood. Was this attack due to the discovery of the blood sacrifice or some other reason?

Even regarding Li Ming before him, he had some thoughts—this seemed like a heavenly chance.

"I am an aide under Ryan." Having already exhibited his uncommon talent, posing as subservient was inappropriate now, Levinbeck said solemnly:

"Does the Azure Dragon know what they are doing, attacking the Empire’s S-level life form without reason, and killing the Swallowing Star Prison Dragon? Are they planning to start a war against the Empire?"

A standard bureaucratic intimidation tone—putting on quite the act.

Li Ming sneered once, "Enough, this kind of talk has grinded calluses into my ears."

"I would ask you, who authorized Ryan to meddle in regional warfare events? And sent his subordinates to tamper with the results—should only he be allowed to meddle, others not at all?"

"These affairs best kept out of the public eye, no matter how many die, none will be held accountable."

Li Ming spoke with confidence, Levinbeck felt slightly moved, "Wasn’t it because of me, nor the blood sacrifice, but our interference in the battlefield...?"

"Really, did Satoru request the Azure Dragon’s assistance? No, it was Prince Costat!"

Combining the information currently in hand, an answer surfaced—Satoru discovered the clandestine interventions of Sol and others, then reported it to Prince Costat.