This is really not mechanical ascension-Chapter 813 - 421 Plotting with the Tiger_2

And Costa took a step forward, ambiguously blocking in front of Ryan, causing Li Ming to smirk inwardly.

Ryan noticed, enduring the discomfort within his body, and stared at the slightly damaged mecha, not forgetting to sow discord.

"Collaborate with Adam? Azure Dragon, you are truly confident. Do you not know what happened to the last group that collaborated with Adam?"

Li Ming remained silent; of course he knew, but to oppose Ryan, the Empire was an unavoidable hurdle. Before taking action, he had thought very clearly.

The outcome of this battle wasn’t important; no one was here to contest the results.

What mattered most was how to end things and maximize benefits.

So before taking action, he contacted Prince Costate and laid out everything he knew, including the Blood Seed, Ryan’s actions in the Northern Crown Star Ring.

Of course, he didn’t reveal the existence of Levinbeck, only saying he uncovered related information.

He originally thought he would need to provide more evidence or wait for some time for the Empire to investigate before they would be convinced by him.

Unexpectedly, barely five minutes after hanging up, when Prince Costate contacted him again, he believed him.

The purpose of his actions was originally to remind and threaten the Empire, indicating that Ryan had gone insane, hence their fight shouldn’t be interfered with or pressured.

Otherwise, he would release this information.

But unexpectedly, Prince Costate offered an alternative choice, which was to arrest Ryan on the spot.

Honestly, when Li Ming recalled this, he was secretly amazed that the Holy Emperor Adam had such courage.

Ryan’s actions were set in stone, and nothing had happened in the Northern Crown Star Ring, so it could still be concealed.

But the Sea of Stars wasn’t the Empire’s domain, and the size of the commotion caused by the Star Cluster Republic Alliance was unpredictable.

In the shadows, there were Pioneers and many undercurrents; one misstep could lead to an interstellar joint attack.

Rather than end awkwardly, it was better to expose it before them, using Ryan’s blockade as a reason, thereby presenting a noble appearance that minimized losses.

However, Li Ming also carefully pondered; Prince Costate’s trust came too easily, suggesting that the Empire might have discovered some leads.

Furthermore, they had been considering how to deal with this matter, so when he approached them, both parties could quickly come to an agreement.

Yet there were still some unexpected aspects to the whole affair.

Prince Costate’s final declaration should not have included him, but now it did, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.

He didn’t need to think to know that the Empire’s move had undermined the plans of the Pioneers, Levinbeck’s plans, and perhaps the plans of others, catching everyone off guard.

And those dissatisfied with the Empire, perhaps held no animosity towards him, but the Empire’s move made things difficult.

Particularly the Pioneers, their reaction couldn’t be small, conspiring with a tiger requires the readiness to be bitten back.

Prince Costate had already taken Ryan back to the Golden Hunting Blade, and the Empire’s soldiers, prepared long in advance, had taken over Ryan’s Annushus.

Watching them leave, Li Ming’s eyes flickered; mentioning him wasn’t purely bad.

He could also leverage the Empire’s banner to benefit the Royal Court’s development.

Clang!

Inside the Tank Guard was a clanging sound, suddenly feeling a significant decrease in physical strength; the buff time ended, and the Tank Guard returned to its damaged state.

Li Ming didn’t care, scanning his surroundings, the densely packed ships encircling him. He pondered slightly, spiritual fluctuation spreading:

"Friends from the interstellar realm, from now on, I will be stationed permanently at the Mechanical Court. If there’s anything, just contact me beforehand, unlike Ryan... His Excellency’s intense attitude."

He wanted to stand for the Mechanical Court, and with this battle’s fermentation, nobody could ignore his stance, the Empire’s ambiguous attitude fuelled even more speculation.

The countless spectators present still hadn’t reacted; many life forms had their hearts pounding intensively as the situation exceeded their imaginations.

From the outset, almost none of the assumptions were correct; it was thought that the Empire came to support Ryan, but in the end, it cooperated with Azure Dragon to escort Ryan away, shocking everyone.

"Seeing this was worth it!"

Many were sighing; from the start of the battle to the end, until Ryan was taken away, the time spanned no more than two hours.

But these life forms, accustomed to walking on edge, all understood that behind the scenes there was significant intrigue.

Today’s event, once spread, could cause unknown repercussions. A Prince of the Empire sentenced to death, nearly unprecedented in the Empire’s history, destined to be recorded in interstellar history.

And this incident was intimately linked to Azure Dragon.

"Did you hear? His Excellency Azure Dragon is actually supporting the Royal Court! Now, who would dare to sabotage us?" Ulrich exclaimed excitedly, rubbing his hands, already instructing his ship to turn back, eager to make a big move.

He had been waiting for this day, eager to act.

The profits this ’advertisement’ would bring were unimaginable.

......

And those many life forms watching the live broadcast remained emotionally unsettled for a long time, gaining a deeper understanding and more tangible image of Azure Dragon.

A formidable figure, who surprisingly seemed personable, moreover, had investigated some interstellar massacre and cooperated with the Empire to arrest a prince.

Interstellar massacre wasn’t an unfamiliar term to the common life forms of various civilizations, always being heard; before detailed information surfaced, it wasn’t felt tangibly.

And Li Ming had already landed on the Royal Court’s ground; mechanical soldiers continued patrolling, each offering him the highest honor.

Just stepping into the base, the figure of Vermilion Bird appeared on his shoulder, cheerful and joyful, "Master, your majestic figure overshadows the interstellar."

"Ha..." Li Ming grinned, "You’ve also learned to flatter."

"It’s merely the truth..." Vermilion Bird tilted its head, prompting Li Ming to say, "When your master finds a way to acquire more Terrax Stones, you’ll be the first to upgrade."

"As you arrange, master." Vermilion Bird flapped its wings, seemingly elated.

Entering a room, his Tank Guard dismantled, revealing a body covered in scars; possession of the Tank Guard wasn’t invincible, injuries would directly reflect on him.

Currently, he was healing rapidly, changing his clothes, placing the black spear aside, and restraining his thoughts, contemplating the pros and cons.

A piece of X-level Genetic Essence, just right for upgrading [Mechanical Warrior].

And the spear, quite extraordinary—

[Annihilation Spear—X-level: a secret weapon tailored by the Empire for the once Prince Ryan.

Control conditions: Six billion metal energy

Control effect: [Annihilation Piercing]

Control ability—Annihilation: gain fifty times power amplification, fifty times speed buff, and the ’Annihilation’ ability, able to instantly kill life forms below its life level.]

X-level Controlled Object, six billion metal energy, hadn’t undergone his multiple enhancements, seemed unremarkable.

Although unsure of [Annihilation Piercing]’s effect, it certainly couldn’t compare to his steadily improved Controlled Objects, also less convenient than Infinite Hammer as a weapon.

It could only be recycled, possibly recovering about four billion metal energy, maybe even sold for a higher value.

Li Ming calculated; aside from these items, this demonstration of force held extraordinary significance, leading the Mechanical Court towards a wave of expansion.

This time, he was going all out; without biting off the chaotic star gap’s arms market, it wouldn’t be considered over. Whoever dared to block him, he would charge with a hammer.

"Although the development progress has drastically slowed, enhancement isn’t the only way for me; the upgrade of Mechanical Guard and Controlled Objects are viable."

"However, the materials needed for Controlled Object upgrades remain unclear, and Terrax Stone is also scarce." Li Ming pondered.

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