This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 797 - 413: Sheffield’s Speculation - Upgrade [Magnetic Crystal Heavy Domain] _2

Chapter 797: Chapter 413: Sheffield’s Speculation - Upgrade [Magnetic Crystal Heavy Domain] _2

Shepherd didn’t argue too much with his daughter, simply smiled and said, "Guess, is this S-level Gene Seed needed by Li Ming, or by his teacher?"

Monika thought, "Rumor has it that the development potential of Azure Dragon is astonishingly low, and he has always resisted mechanical modification."

"Although not very credible, it might not be entirely baseless. I estimate the life level of Azure Dragon itself shouldn’t exceed S-level, possibly A-level."

"Li Ming’s development potential is astonishing, but after all, he hasn’t been an A-level life form for long..." She pondered, then shook her head, feeling a bit bewildered,

"No, if both of them needed it, there’s no reason to give us a Swallowing Star Prison Dragon Gene Seed for free; they’d just pay extra, that’s all."

Seeing her daughter’s orderly analysis, Shepherd nodded with satisfaction and leisurely said, "Guess, how much is Li Ming’s development progress?"

"Given his development potential, theoretically estimated between 10% to 15%, seeing him working so hard, at most 15%." Monika estimated.

"Not less than 60%." Shepherd hinted ambiguously.

"60%?" Monika was stupefied, a look of shock showing on her delicate cheeks, then couldn’t help but say, "Still the lowest, this... how is that possible?"

"Indeed, how is that possible." Shepherd said: "He converges his information state perfectly, but I still detected some life characteristics."

"His A-level Gene Seed is Purple Blood Green Mane, I sniffed a strong scent of Frenzy Blood, a special ability only awakened with a development progress over 60% -- "Green-maned Frenzy Blood", briefly stimulating physical potential."

"Moreover, his brain domain is extremely active, suspected to have generated spiritual power."

"This... he..." Monika was still surprised, "Could it be, his development potential is actually higher? Not just Level Sixty."

"I don’t know either, I’m very curious." Shepherd’s pupils suddenly turned green, a chilling aura pervading.

Monika’s dizzy mind cooled, hastily spoke: "Father, what about Lord Azure Dragon?"

"That’s why I did nothing." Shepherd returned to normal, giving her a faint glance.

Monika exhaled, suddenly thought of a speculation, her face slightly changed, blurting out, "Could it possibly be that he’s about to develop to 100%, so he’s so eager to take this Gene Seed?"

"100%... unlikely." Shepherd shook his head, "He’s in such a hurry, probably afraid I’ll discover the source of the Swallowing Star Prison Dragon."

"Then..." Monika hesitated, "Then why were you so straightforward, why not wait to confirm the source of the Swallowing Star Prison Dragon and weigh the pros and cons before making plans?"

Shepherd chuckled, "Just an S-level Gene Seed, can’t change anything, X-level Gene Seed maybe."

"The source of the Swallowing Star Prison Dragon is just somewhat troublesome to me, besides, selling halfway and stopping, what’s the point, wait and see, I estimate a big drama is about to unfold."

Monika nodded blankly.

...

"Always feels Shepherd is up to no good."

Standing by the porthole, Li Ming’s mind flashed with those green pupils, almost as if seeing through him, filled with greed and desire.

He silently clenched his fist, extremely vigilant in his heart.

The Flowing Shadow was entering the Star Gate, pupils reflecting the endlessly rolling space energy, stretching to the end of view, yet constrained by a special force.

The warship almost stood still, Li Ming looked at the unchanged scenery outside, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Shepherd didn’t attack him, he was really afraid that at the last moment, Shepherd would suddenly descend and prevent him from leaving.

It seems the other party still has concerns about Azure Dragon.

"Where are we going next? Back to the Mechanical Court?" Robbin and Feder asked, unaware of his thoughts, just curious about the next destination.

"Not going back for now, just wandering around." Li Ming said simply, not minding their puzzled looks, and went straight back to his room.

The Mechanical Court is a target, though it’s Li Ming’s property, it doesn’t mean much to Divine Craftsmen.

Nobody thinks destroying the Mechanical Court would cause substantial harm to Azure Dragon, but Ryan is a bit crazy, it’s hard to say.

To be safe, he’s temporarily not planning to return, and also notified Ulrich and them to temporarily leave the royal court premises.

"Next, until becoming an S-level life form, I won’t appear again." Li Ming opened [Magnetic Crystal Heavy Domain], pulling directly to a thousand times.

But somehow he’s adapted, or whatever, he always feels the development rate is diminishing.

At this level, thousand times gravity naturally has no effect on him, he noticed this a while ago.

"There’s still the last piece of Terrax Stone, let’s consume it." Li Ming pondered, developing the Gene Seed is a top priority, [Magnetic Crystal Heavy Domain] is a long-term investment.

There’s no need to hesitate, directly upgrade, with the consumption of a hundred million metal energy.

In Li Ming’s eyes, the magnetic crystal heavy domain originally shaped like a crystal column underwent drastic changes, the metal structure seemed to have gained self-awareness, constantly extending, stretching.

Every junction point sparkled with dazzling light, growing longer and forming a canopy-like structure above.

[Magnetic Crystal Heavy Domain--S-level: Specially designed gravity field lock and training equipment.

Control Effect: [Superpower Crystal Domain], [Development Position]

Control Ability--Gravity Field Adjustment: Can form a hundred-square gravity lock area in any region within line of sight, increasing conventional gravity up to ten thousand times.]

[Super Magnetic Crystal: In locked range, all individual activity costs increase by 25%.]

[Development Position: In gravity coverage area, development efficiency increases by 10%, materialization can also be effective, cannot stack.]

Hmm? The effect has changed?

Li Ming was very surprised, this was originally used for restraint, but later became "development room", didn’t expect the ability derived from this upgrade is also heading in this direction.

This [Development Position] although only increases efficiency by 10%, doesn’t occupy the Control Bar.

"This efficiency increase in development, isn’t it overall increase?" Li Ming was moved, pulling gravity to nearly two thousand times, then hastily experimented, his skin surface filled with various colors.

Sure enough, he felt the activity level of cells rise by a notch, the effect was noticeable.

"It really does affect the overall." Li Ming was pleased, this was truly an unexpected delight.

In this way, the time to develop to 100% will be further shortened.

"However, Terrax Stone is completely consumed, although the Main Battle System is largely upgraded, other things cannot be ignored, recently been busy with evolution, no time to focus on Terrax Stone..."

Li Ming was helpless, energy is just that much, focusing on one thing inevitably relaxes another, he can only prioritize important matters first.

...

Mechanical Court, over the past six months, it has become increasingly prosperous, transport ships coming and going, the coverage has expanded significantly.

After focusing on the Chaotic Star Gap business, even after the rapid growth period, Mechanical Court is slowly and steadily expanding.

"Your Excellency, this is a prohibition order from Kaiyla Civilization, a batch of our goods has been seized, ordered to pay the fine within a time limit..."

Ulrich frowned, taking the smart terminal handed over by the assistant, it displayed a red document:

"Kaiyla Civilization? Didn’t we already withdraw the tendrils outside?"

The assistant is a Baron, with dark skin and three vertical eyes, acts rigidly but highly efficient,

"This is a business we took half a year ago, currently the last batch of goods, the initial transport route was closed due to a space storm, passing through Kaiyla this time and they seized it."