This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 944 - 487: The Only Chance

Chapter 944: Chapter 487: The Only Chance

Some rejoice, others worry.

Li Ming’s heart was not at peace either; based on his understanding, after a Titan dies, it undergoes self-destruction similar to "cremation."

This is also the main origin of the Terrax Stone, and Li Ming speculates it is likely to prevent the body from becoming raw material for other evolution paths.

The body of a high-level life form is inherently extremely valuable, with various usages. In today’s interstellar society, most high-level life forms use similar methods after death.

Except for some ruthless individuals, who leave their bodies behind for their faction’s research and utilization to maximize their value.

But this body was unexpectedly intact with almost only an arm missing.

Undoubtedly, the appearance of this body will solve the vast majority of issues on the genetic evolution path, perhaps even giving birth to a real ultimate life form.

With the completeness of this body, even missing an arm, it will surely be able to create a Genetic Seed. With the level of the Empire and the Federation, they could potentially create more than one.

Their only lacking component is practically the Genetic Essence, which I can only extract from high-level life forms, unsure if there are other sources.

Li Ming’s thoughts raced; these are all matters for later, and currently, the problem they face is how to escape safely.

Such a big secret should be known by as few people as possible; they are already in the trap.

Due to his own value, he certainly won’t be killed, but the outcome may not be much better.

However, with Tan Ding and Alves’ powerful capabilities as top life forms, they are completely unmatched.

But it’s not entirely hopeless; Li Ming’s eyes flickered, and he had a vague idea.

In a whirlwind of thoughts, he looked up at Mikhail and Reynolds. These two also realized the difficulty of the situation, their faces ashen.

He couldn’t help but speak in a deep voice, "Gentlemen?"

No one paid him any attention.

The two were absorbed in their thoughts; Mikhail felt despondent, with a "Universe forsaking me" feeling, and also somewhat resentful.

How could such a powerful body get washed out!?

Misled by the Red River Star Stream’s disaster model data, he thought there couldn’t be anything good with such a short disaster duration, then came calmly, only to find this scene.

"Gentlemen!" Li Ming’s voice intensified, Mikhail snapped out of it, smiling bitterly, "What is it?"

"Now is not the time for despair." Li Ming said solemnly.

"I understand..." Hearing Li Ming speaking this way, Mikhail’s bitterness deepened; he lamented the young man’s ignorance and his own helplessness: "But, there’s no way anymore."

"Indeed..." Even Reynolds, who was usually reckless and always ready for battle, was now dispirited, "Those two, are beings on the same level as Forging Hammer; unless Forging Hammer revives, otherwise..."

He didn’t finish his sentence, merely shaking his head.

"It’s not a dead end yet." Li Ming said solemnly. Reynolds sighed again, "I understand what you mean; we surely won’t be killed; our value is still great, but being collared is worse than death for me."

With the Red River Star Stream’s peculiar nature, messages couldn’t be sent out, making escape more difficult.

Li Ming saw that these two guys were mentally disturbed and not thinking straight, so he straightforwardly said, "I still have a method."

"Hmm?" Mikhail couldn’t help but look at him, a sliver of hope rising, but then he shook his head again, "If your teacher were here saying this, it might carry more weight."

Li Ming was speechless, "But what I’m operating is my teacher’s exclusive Mechanical Body; he prepared many methods for me."

Mikhail’s body trembled slightly; although he still didn’t believe Azure Dragon had prepared means for Li Ming against Tan Ding and Alves, he couldn’t help but ask, "What do you mean?"

"There is a special means within my teacher’s Mechanical Body," Li Ming emphasized, "However, both of you must completely trust me for it to work."

"What do you mean by complete trust?" Mikhail subconsciously asked back.

Li Ming said seriously, "Activating this method requires a large amount of metal materials, all the metal materials you both carry now must be given to me, along with control over the entire Mechanical Army and your bodies..."

"This..." Mikhail’s expression changed slightly; this was tantamount to handing over his life and fortunes.

"No problem!" Reynolds hesitated not in the slightest, meanwhile glaring at Creator Divine Craftsman, "At this point, the outcome is similar anyway, Mikhail, you can’t be indecisive."

"I understand!" Mikhail snorted coldly, his personality led him to instinctively scrutinize, but he knew there was no time for mutual suspicion in the current situation.

Now, the three of them were tied together; since Li Ming claimed there was still a chance, they could only let him try.

"But we haven’t brought much metal materials..." Mikhail added.

"Provide as much as you can." Li Ming feigned seriousness, took a deep breath, and then asked, "What specific level is the combat level of those two guys?"

"Not sure, estimating, possibly over 2500X..." Mikhail pondered for a long time before offering an uncertain figure.

Li Ming gasped, "The Ultimate Path, can actually reach such a level?"

Reynolds scratched his head, "Forging Hammer previously thought they even reached the boundary of ultimate life form, saying later on, these people’s paths were completely off."