This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 940 - 485: In-Depth

Chapter 940: Chapter 485: In-Depth

Go check inside?

Upon hearing Costate’s suggestion, everyone’s expressions changed slightly, instinctively resisting such an exploration of the unknown.

"This should be the impact caused by the Red River Catastrophe." Mikhail speculated.

"Red River Catastrophe? The disaster period this time is so short?" Diwusi was slightly surprised, "How long have we been in here?"

"It shouldn’t be more than a month; it seems that the scale of what’s been washed out this time isn’t large." Mikhail shook his head.

The surrounding void storm energy torrents raged through; this wasn’t the first Red River Catastrophe, and there were data models to predict it.

Costate added, "We have already ventured deeply into the Storm Zone and estimate that we are not far from the core of the catastrophe, perhaps there will be some unexpected gains."

Hearing this, everyone was tempted.

They had been disgusted by the ruins here and hadn’t gotten anything good, so it wasn’t a bad idea to explore.

"Of course, I’m just suggesting it, but one way or another, I’m definitely going." Costate added again.

"Going together would provide some mutual support." Diwusi also nodded.

Gonzalez naturally wouldn’t refuse, and he was sneakily sticking to Lancaster, fearing that Li Ming would suddenly act and smash him to death with one blow.

"And what about you guys?" Costate looked over, as if the previous confrontation hadn’t happened at all, calmly extending an invitation.

"Go take a look?" Reynolds asked tentatively, "It’s a rare opportunity. Moving just once is a loss."

"This Red River Catastrophe was very short before it erupted, so I guess it’s probably not anything good." Mikhail also agreed, "However, even if it’s not good, it’s still a lost civilization."

"There will probably be many who move with the wind, as well as those who covet the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins. We moved too fast, they might not even catch our shadow, but they definitely won’t let this opportunity pass."

Seeing Li Ming remain silent, he added, "We are in the Storm Zone and can’t contact the outside world, so there won’t be traps."

"Then let’s go take a look." Li Ming also nodded.

"With several Divine Craftsmen with us, we can also feel a lot more at ease." Costate responded, couldn’t help but say.

In previous Red River Catastrophes, the main force was usually the Three Civilizations, but this time the duration was too short, so the Three Civilizations probably didn’t pay much attention.

Apart from the evasive Gonzalez, both sides gathered again, and only Renos muttered a few "disgusting" words.

They boarded their respective warships and then entered the shared trajectory navigation state.

Although they didn’t have exact coordinates, the Red River Star Stream wasn’t entirely unfamiliar; from past experience, they headed towards the core area first.

Reynolds and Mikhail’s Mechanical Army contracted; continuing further would be a great test for their Mechanical Bodies, and losses might continue to increase.

But as long as they were cautious and didn’t go too deep, the overall loss could still be endured.

"Tsk tsk, some people still have the nerve to stay here." As Reynolds stepped aboard the warship, he began to mock, "A Soft Body Mechanic truly lives up to the name, jumping around decisively."

Mikhail wasn’t bothered to respond, he merely glanced at Li Ming. He had already put away his Mechanical Body, even the Tank Guard had vanished, "Where’s the stuff?"

"Don’t worry, sir." Li Ming took out an item, "Please let the two of you study it together."

"Study it together?" Reynolds came over with surprise, "Isn’t this the small part you found in the warehouse?"

He immediately sensed something was off, as Mikhail hadn’t allowed him to examine this small part before.

At the time he paid it no mind, but now he noticed a change in expression, reaching out to pick it up.

Opening his palm, a detection device surfaced, and with just one scan, Renos’s face slightly changed. He was dumbfounded, "This can’t be..."

"Yes, this is indeed the prototype of the Mechanical Seed..." Mikhail nodded, his expression somewhat complex.

"It’s actually this thing..." Reynolds looked astonished, immediately handling it with much more care, "The thing Forging Hammer has been seeking, and yet..."

He initially meant to say "we", but then looked at Li Ming, "you kid stumbled upon it."

After speaking, he realized, looking at Mikhail, frowning, "So, this is why you switched sides?"

Mikhail gave him a slight glance.

He never intended to join with others against Li Ming, he just used this method to gain some leverage for himself, hardly a betrayal.

Reynolds shifted the conversation, grinned, "Yet despite your schemes, in the end, you still have to research with me."

At this point, Mikhail’s face finally turned grim.

This fool...

Who knew Azure Dragon’s protective measures for Li Ming would be so strong, his participation had gone from providing timely help to adding icing on the cake.

And riding his coattails, Reynolds got an easy bargain.

"Without me, you would never be able to research it in your lifetime." Mikhail said angrily.

He didn’t believe Azure Dragon was willing to bring out this thing for Reynolds to research voluntarily.

Yet this idiot here was mocking him with sarcastic remarks.

"Sigh..." Reynolds shook his head, with a lecturing tone, "What’s yours will always be yours, and what’s not, you can’t get no matter how hard you try."

This fool has the nerve to lecture him?

Mikhail almost wanted to slap him hard, but only responded coldly, "Let’s all build a research laboratory once we return."

Although Li Ming said it was for him and Reynolds to study together, he didn’t believe Azure Dragon would truly stay out of it.