This Is Really Not Mechanical Ascension Chapter 865

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“…This is indeed a sudden event…” Adam slightly frowned on the screen before him, “Chrono actually couldn’t stop Talos from mobilizing the dimensional world, logically, this shouldn’t be happening.”

“Not only couldn’t he stop it, he doesn’t even know what’s happening.” Costa couldn’t help but add, “I sense he’s very afraid, that Talos must have used some unknown method.”

“If Talos is indeed Azure Dragon, then the secrets hidden in him might be more than we imagined.”

Speaking of this, Costa hesitated slightly and glanced at Adam, “Should we prepare a plan against Azure Dragon? Without capturing Talos, Chrono won’t relent.”

His words subtly reminded, always feeling like Adam was nurturing a threat with disregard for Azure Dragon.

“No…” Adam shook his head indifferently, “It’s not time yet. As for Chrono, tell him if he doesn’t continue helping us, we’ll cooperate with Talos.”

“Help us find Eternal Silence Star, that’s when he’ll be our eternal friend.”

Threat… Costa wasn’t surprised, for Chrono had shown fear in their presence; not exploiting this weakness, wouldn’t be called Empire.

Ending the communication, Adam’s brows relaxed while his eyes flickered: “Talos, Azure Dragon… finally barely exhibiting the posture of a formidable enemy to the Empire, wonder how many more surprises you can bring me.”

In the quiet and spacious room, no one knew what exactly this apparent leader of the Empire was thinking.

…

“Buzz—”

A deep and strong sound came, as a dazzling purple light suddenly exploded, instantly illuminating the surrounding space like daylight.

Powerful energy fluctuations spread out, arcs of electricity twisted through them like frenzied snakes, forming a terrifying arc storm.

A ten-meter-tall, earth-yellow metal mechanical body slowly emerged, its metallic shell flashing with a cold gleam, the lines rigid and sharp, holding a metal giant shield, like a wall.

“Nice, another A-Level mechanical body.” Li Ming nodded in satisfaction, then felt slightly regretful.

This time, mixed in a thousand B-Level mechanical bodies, yet no evolved S-Level mechanical body.

This time evolved a total of three A-Level mechanical bodies, two of which evolved from B-Level mechanical bodies.

But the cost of B-Level mechanical bodies is too high; since he was “taken away,” it took three to four months to gather a thousand again.

Outside the door, Ulrich made his usual report, “Trevor’s dividends just arrived, fifty billion, all spent on purchasing relevant metal materials, currently on the way.”

“However, due to recent disturbances within the Mechanic Association, his business has been somewhat obstructed.”

“We’ve occupied one-third of the chaotic galaxy’s armament market, estimating in another two years, should completely take over.”

Without order civilization in the Chaotic Star Gap, their business continues to progress swiftly.

Since the first routine meeting of high-level life forms ended, over half a month has passed.

Welcoming a small growth peak, ordinary life forms didn’t pay attention, but some evolved bodies saw clearly, orders soared again.

“Mm, remember to leave a bit for those little Mechanics.” Li Ming instructed.

“Rest assured.” Ulrich nodded, chatting while walking behind Li Ming.

The task of deploying mechanical bodies had long been assigned to assistants.

Currently, Mechanical Court’s main business is the manufacture and sale of weapons; since Azure Dragon publicly supported, entering the honeymoon phase with the Mechanic Association.

Ulrich indulged in the Root Peeling Method, Mechanical Court being both manufacturer and retailer, established branches at various transit nodes.

Currently already showing results, where not only can various weapons be purchased.

Also, there’s a unique mechanical body hire service of Mechanical Court; merely needing a deposit and an affordable hire fee, one can get a reliable mechanical body companion.

[Never betray, solid and reliable, till death unwavering!]

This is Mechanical Court’s slogan, offering a sky-high bounty of hundred billion Star Coins, claiming anyone who can hack and control Mechanical Court’s mechanical body gets the money.

This gimmick’s advertising value is unparalleled.

Already occupying a niche among many bottom-tier hired squads, especially perfect for some lone wolves.

And at the same time, a large amount of information and intelligence continues to pour in.

Another part of the business is dimension world exploration, this belongs to burning money, but Li Ming didn’t cancel it, always occupying a significant share, even sent additional personnel, constantly expanding known maps.

The returns are decent, already discovered numerous resource-type dimension worlds, these are the future foundation, developing currently.

Even several S-Level dimension worlds, his [Super Divine Power] had amassed another piece.

Overall, steadily improving.

Walking all the way back to Li Ming’s room, Ulrich reluctantly ended his report.

Since the last time he saw Li Ming, already a month, to show his loyalty, such in-person reporting is indispensable, feels insufficient over the screen.

“Upon Trevor’s metal materials arrival, estimating about twelve to thirteen billion metal energy, though lacking Blood of the World, perfect for upgrading the Mechanical Guard.” Li Ming glanced at the control system, after the last upgrade of [Talos’ Heart], only two billion left, but now jumped to six billion.

He draws a portion of Mechanical Court’s profits every month to buy metal materials, continuously circulating.

Currently, Mechanical Court can stably provide him three to four billion metal energy monthly without disrupting its own operations.

“Laying down counting money, truly enjoyable…” Li Ming sighed in contentment, routinely scanning several intelligent terminals.

Suddenly discovered new messages on the Black Hole Network, from Blackbeard.

Ever since he directed the Pioneer’s focus towards Eternal Silence Star, constantly moving forward.

But the Deep Dimension World isn’t easy to reach, until recently, breakthrough at the bridgehead, starting official exploration.

Blackbeard frequently reports to him, looking like a close confidant.

After connecting, Blackbeard’s face appeared, seemingly exhausted, even a bit injured.

“Lord Azure Dragon.” Blackbeard spoke.

“Mm.” Li Ming responded, then asked, “What happened, got hurt?”

“Found some unexpected circumstances.” Blackbeard scratched his face.

“Oh? Found clues to Eternal Silence Star?” Li Ming knowingly asked.

“No, no…” Blackbeard was a bit embarrassed, hurriedly explained, “We just approached Red River Undercurrent, discovered the situation here somewhat special.”

Li Ming remained silent, Blackbeard continued, “Red River Star Stream runs through the main universe and dimension world, the part in dimension world we term Red River Undercurrent, composed of dimensional world remnants.”

“Normally, it should remain stable, but for some reason now the time-space flow rate far exceeds normal, I just inquired, Red River Star Stream seems to have undergone some special situations, many surges.”

“Estimating, another Red River Catastrophe occurred.”

Li Ming spoke not, truthfully, he didn’t know too much about Red River Star Stream.

But had some understanding of the so-called “Red River Catastrophe.”

Presently, the most widely recognized interstellar model of Red River Star Stream is a spindle form with narrow center and wide ends, what they contacted is considered one end of the spindle.

The other end deeply connects to Eternal Abyss, various strange and bizarre things flow back and forth within this spindle.

This theory suggests many civilization ruins likely come from Eternal Abyss, akin to a large garbage dump, storing vast civilization remnants in the universe.

But the cycle time between the two is extremely long, perhaps measured in units of ten thousand years.