This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 931 - 480: A Small Reward, a Little Secret (Part 2)

Chapter 931: Chapter 480: A Small Reward, a Little Secret (Part 2)

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"This is truly a good place..." Prince Costat’s eyes flickered slightly as the surrounding energy quickly calmed down.

He wanted to call out to the Star Spirit that appeared earlier, but suddenly found that the palace scene had changed.

Figures appeared before him, and Prince Costat collected his expression, "Diwusi... Cedric..."

"Costat..."

Everyone seemed surprised, looking around at each other but no one spoke.

"Gonzalez, when did you come in?" Cedric was surprised, noticing Gonzalez standing in the corner, "Weren’t you unable to enter?"

"I have my ways." Gonzalez responded indifferently.

"Judging by everyone’s unrest in life signs, we should have experienced the same thing, right?" Lancaster spoke first.

"Star Spirit?" Diwusi probed.

"Reward?" Costat also said.

Everyone nodded silently, understanding from the Star Spirit’s words that everyone who came in had the same experience.

Reynolds was shouting, "This is too unbelievable, what kind of power can even transform metal?"

Everyone’s eyebrows raised, and they turned around in unison, only to see Reynolds’ body opening and closing continuously, and the color seemed somewhat different, as if some kind of transformation had indeed occurred.

Mikhail was equally surprised, clenching his fist tightly, the increase wasn’t negligible.

Due to material constraints, their original combat level was difficult to reach 200X, unless engaging in loaded combat, which would cause irreversible damage to body parts, requiring significant cost for repair later.

But now, he felt he could reach 200X in conventional energy level without load.

Even metal can be transformed?

Everyone was amazed, their hearts becoming excited again, realizing that this place was truly important, and even the entry reward was not simple.

"Reward, what reward?" Gonzalez noticed something was wrong and quickly asked.

"You didn’t get any?" Cedric looked over, surprised, "After entering, you’d appear in a palace, and a manager called Star Spirit would appear, then invoke some power to promote development progress and so on..."

He spoke vaguely, and Gonzalez was struck, astonished, "What Star Spirit, what reward, as soon as I appeared, I was here, and then you all appeared."

Everyone looked around in amazement, finding this place almost identical to the palace they were in, possibly a similar projection.

"It’s surprising that you didn’t receive it..." Cedric said in astonishment, then grinned, "That can only be counted as your bad luck."

"Bad luck..." Gonzalez’s whole body trembled, eyes filled with rage, and shouted through clenched teeth, "Li Ming!"

The possible virus impact was greater than he anticipated, and seeing that everyone had gained something while he got nothing, his anger was about to consume him.

"What does this have to do with Li Ming?" Reynolds glared at him, disgruntled, "It’s your own bad luck, why blame others?"

Gonzalez glanced over gloomily, but showed no intention of explaining, as this matter wasn’t a good one, and speaking up would only result in ridicule.

Yet Costat frowned and said, "By the way, where is Li Ming?"

Only then did everyone realize that Li Ming hadn’t appeared here.

"Should still need to wait a bit, as we didn’t appear together either." Diwusi said.

"We two appeared first, and Prince Costat last." Mikhail spoke, his conjecture being, "This might represent the length of time being infused by that special power."

"Why was Costat’s time the longest?" Diwusi was puzzled, "Regardless of strength or development potential, it should have been Lancaster."

"That question should be asked to Prince Costat." Mikhail said.

"I am also not sure..." Costat shook his head, but his mind was pondering the name the Star Spirit called him--"Titan Branch."

Was it because of this reason?

Would this identity help with the upcoming events?

"Doesn’t this mean that Li Ming possesses some potential higher than all of us?" Cedric muttered.

Everyone’s face slightly changed, immediately recalling some unpleasant memories.

Could this place be Li Ming’s main stage again?

"Hello, evolvers of the new era." A voice suddenly rang out, and everyone calmed their minds, turning their gaze toward the center where the Star Spirit had appeared at an unknown time.

"Your excellency..." Everyone greeted, even Cedric, who had never met the other party, didn’t dare be neglectful.

"The little meeting gift I prepared for you has already been distributed." The Star Spirit said with a smile.

"Thank you, your excellency." Diwusi nodded, "So next..."

"What I’m about to say is this, as you might have guessed, there is a small secret hidden here. According to my original plan, some tests would be necessary to decide to whom this secret would be given." The Star Spirit appeared somewhat helpless,

"However, unexpected events have occurred outside, the maintenance here won’t last long before it collapses."

"So, I can only use a relatively simple method to choose a target."

Everyone held their breath, only to hear the Star Spirit slowly saying, "The strongest one..."

"The strongest among you will obtain the little secret I have preserved."

A duel?

Their expressions changed, some heaved a sigh of relief, and others tightened their nerves.

"Your excellency..." Cedric suddenly spoke, troubled, "I didn’t receive any reward."

"Even if you received it, it wouldn’t be of use." The Star Spirit shook its head, Cedric was bewildered, intending to inquire further, but Mikhail interrupted, "Your excellency, are there any other restrictions or conditions? If there are no restrictions, then the strongest is Lancaster."

"Of course, I will keep your powers at an equal level." The Star Spirit smiled, "Determining the strongest at the same level."

Only then did Diwusi and Costat’s expressions slightly relax.

But the Prince of the Empire seemed to think of something, his heart tightening, and asked, "Will everyone participate? We still have a companion who is an S Level life form, would we be suppressed to S Level life form?"

Hearing his question, everyone’s expressions turned unpleasant, all suppressed to the same level as Li Ming, who could beat him?

This kid, like his teacher, enjoyed keeping secrets.

"No..." The Star Spirit shook its head, "My power is already limited, and I can’t suppress you to a lower level, he won’t participate."

Fortunately,

Both Costat and the others breathed a collective sigh of relief,

Even the gloomy-faced Cedric relaxed slightly.

Only Reynolds discontentedly said, "Then this is too unfair."

"Fairness?" The Star Spirit still maintained a smile, "There was never fairness in the first place."

"Indeed, it’s just his bad luck." Cedric added nonchalantly, finally easing his depressed mood a bit.

"Your excellency, may I ask what secret you have kept?" Diwusi hesitantly asked.

Other people’s expressions flickered; among the four forces present, only one could acquire it, and no one dared to be confident of victory.

The winner certainly wouldn’t want related information leaked, but no one could guarantee they would win.

Rather than knowing nothing in the end, it’s better to obtain some information now.

The Star Spirit looked around, its tone calm, "This place is just a remnant, so it’s nothing too precious, just a little hope for rebuilding the Holy Spirit Civilization."

Though she spoke lightly, everyone’s hearts seemed to pause for a moment.

Hope for rebuilding the Holy Spirit Civilization?

What level is the Holy Spirit Civilization, do we even need to say more?

The potential ceiling is clearly there, even just a sliver of hope contains immeasurable potential.

Everyone’s hearts couldn’t help but burn with passion; they were already ready for action,

Costat even urged, "Your excellency, we are ready and can start at any time."

The Star Spirit smiled, extended her hand, just about to make a gesture, but suddenly paused.

"How can this be?" She seemed to have discovered something puzzling, her expression becoming colorful, and she withdrew her finger, "Wait..."