This is really not mechanical ascension-Chapter 889 - 459 Invitation_2

Eternal Silence Star!

Heckler’s eyes gleamed, his face constantly changing, and he murmured softly, "I knew this wasn’t simple."

"What exactly did they trade in intelligence?" Heckler couldn’t wait to ask.

Yon hesitantly shook his head, "That’s unclear for now. Azure Dragon didn’t disclose the intelligence at the negotiation table; instead, he just forced Prince Costat to agree to his postponement request."

"Smart." Heckler’s lips curled into a sneer, "If he had revealed it, Adam would certainly retaliate, causing more harm than good."

"However, Costat only agreed to give him one year, so the information Azure Dragon holds can’t be that critical." Heckler tapped the table, his expression fluctuating:

"The Eternal Silence Star is under Adam’s control, this mission is extremely confidential, and so far, no one has managed to glean any information. How did Azure Dragon get it?"

"And several days have passed since the incident ended, yet Adam’s side is deathly silent."

Heckler was puzzled. Such important information held by Azure Dragon should have made Adam uneasy, right?

Shouldn’t they investigate how it was leaked? This silence reveals something unusual.

Yon added, "Currently, other civilizations have quietly begun to act. In just these few days since the meeting ended, several extremely secretive spies have emerged."

"Moreover, the meeting also brought up another issue, the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins."

"Oh." Heckler came to his senses and looked up. "Tell me more."

Yon continued his report, "Through investigation, it seems that, according to the Mechanic Association’s original plan, the Creator Divine Craftsman intended to use the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins to gain more maneuvering space."

"But the coordinates of the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins had apparently already been learned by the Holy Emperor and shared with the Three Great Civilizations."

"Eliminating all possible interfering factors before taking action has always been Adam’s style." Heckler nodded.

Yon further added, "And due to the effects of the Red River Catastrophe, the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins will be accessible in half a year."

"Half a year later..." Heckler snapped to attention. He had some knowledge of the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins, knowing it was a good place for mechanics.

His eyes gleamed brightly, "The Three Great Civilizations won’t miss this, nor will the mechanics. This means Azure Dragon will also go."

"Most likely." Yon was cautious, not wanting to speak too definitively.

Heckler couldn’t help but nod, his gaze falling on Yon, "You did well this time."

He had been planning around the Holy Castle and Azure Dragon, these two matters occupying most of his attention.

And for the intelligence gathered by his subordinates, he would only see the final results. Determining what was important and what wasn’t was difficult at the start of intelligence gathering.

This tested the ability of his subordinates.

"It’s my duty to relieve your worries and solve your problems," Yon said sincerely, "But when Azure Dragon goes to the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins, he might take Robbin with him."

"That’s indeed possible, but that place is no paradise. There are people from the Three Great Civilizations. Taking Robbin might not be a good choice."

Heckler shook his head, speaking seriously, "Besides, he doesn’t know we plan to make a move. Prepare first. Once Azure Dragon appears at the Holy Spirit Civilization Ruins, we’ll take action."

"Understood." Yon nodded, then hesitated, which Heckler noticed. "Is there anything else?"

Yon hesitated, "Recently, someone within the Royal Family has been contacting us to trade information about Ryan. But the other party is acting secretively, and I haven’t figured out whose people they are, so I haven’t dared to make too much contact."

"Trading information about Ryan?" Heckler was somewhat surprised, pondering, "Try to make contact and see what they’re offering."

"Understood." Yon nodded.

...

"You called for me?"

In the room, Robbin peeked in, looking a bit confused.

"Come, sit..."

Li Ming casually pointed, and Robbin sat down and immediately heard Li Ming say, "I need to hide the butler for a while."

"The butler..." Robbin’s face changed slightly, instantly realizing something. "Is someone targeting me?"

Li Ming nodded, not being cryptic, "Yes, someone from the Empire."

"The Empire..." Robbin’s heart skipped a beat. He sighed, "I just knew these major civilizations must know about the chosen ones. Can I tell them I’ve given up?"

"What do you think?" Li Ming grinned.

Robbin couldn’t help but feel wistful, "Got it."

After speaking, he looked at Li Ming with puppy eyes, "Boss, you won’t abandon me, right?"

"Don’t worry, I... the teacher is an experienced angler." Li Ming smiled.

Robbin swallowed, but with Li Ming’s promise, he felt somewhat relieved, returning quickly with the butler.

Li Ming, meanwhile, handed him a new item, a silver spherical metal ball.

"What’s this thing?" Robbin was puzzled, looking around at the metal ball.

"Just hold onto it." Li Ming didn’t explain further this time. Robbin fiddled with the metal ball and left in a daze.

Li Ming’s thoughts were in turmoil; the recent events were overwhelming, from the Mechanic Association to the Holy Castle, with many other things mixed in, leaving him feeling bombarded.

Feeling pensive, he rarely left the core base. The brisk air rushed in, filling his lungs, as the ground was blanketed in silver, snowflakes swirling.

"Winter already?"

Li Ming looked up, noticing it was the planet-level ecological regulator at work, simulating the seasons.

The metal-clad star seemed close enough to touch, with various ships ferrying back and forth beyond the misty clouds, the Mechanical Court functioning well.

Li Ming loved this sight. It was as if a simulated operation had reached a certain stage, and just watching it gave a sense of accomplishment.

Clearing his mind, he exhaled a cold breath, gathering his energy, and turned back to the core base.

And with that turn, the sun rose and set, marking more than four months.

On this day, in the Mechanical Body Warehouse, storms of lightning and thunder raged.

Blue arcs of electricity danced wildly in the darkness, while purple lightning was even more violent, blossoming like brilliant fireworks.

Sound waves echoed in the warehouse as the metal walls flickered with dazzling light under the powerful energy impact. The temperature soared, and the air grew hot and distorted.

Blue and purple lights intertwined, causing the mechanical body within to undergo intense evolution, something Li Ming was long accustomed to, until-- boom!

Suddenly, a scarlet arc of electricity exploded, the intense light shining like the midday sun, blinding to look at.

Under the impact of this arc, the mechanical body at the center appeared to be stimulated strongly, its previously stable metal components starting to fly chaotically.

It was as if an invisible force was tearing it apart, causing it to wildly dance in mid-air, reflecting a cold metallic sheen, colliding and producing sharp cries.

At the core of the mechanical body, a powerful energy surged, its shape constantly twisting and deforming, its original structure rapidly disassembled and reassembled.

New parts grew from within, forming a more complex and precise structure. The limbs became sturdier and more powerful, greatly enhancing the flexibility of its joints.

The scarlet paint job was particularly striking, trailing a half-length red cape, with mysterious patterns emerging on its metal surface, and a red energy blade forming in its hand.

Three meters tall, brawny and robust, like a swordsman.

Li Ming’s eyes sparkled with delight, "A swordsman made of metal energy." No doubt about it – this one was special to him.

He watched, filled with satisfaction, at the mechanical swordsman before him, as it too seemed to recognize its own brother of created power.

Nothing gives me greater pleasure than this.

With the close cooperation with the Star Gate Company, he’s been purchasing metal energy in bulk to continue the creation process.

Stepping through the warehouse doors, Ulrich was there, waiting as always.

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