Stronger from Earth
Chapter 287 - 286: Machines and the Spirit Race
Hu Rui Nian thanked each Earth Immortal who could come; their presence was a courtesy, also giving him face, and as the host, he had to politely see them off.
"Thank you all for your assistance. The citizens of Changming City will appreciate you, and will never forget your kindness."
He looked around, feeling some regret at Wang Xuan's departure. Wang Xuan, who came and went without concern, was extraordinary in his mind. The respectful gaze of those Earth Immortals attested to it.
To Lan Kun and Singer, today's event was merely a farce, not worth taking to heart; continuing to discuss their transaction was the priority.
Only Wang Xuan, upon leaving, knew that this matter was not over, but just a small beginning.
One rat, one sparrow after another, both on land and in the sky, served as Wang Xuan's eyes. Dr. Jin, after changing his outfit, appeared entirely unlike his previous self, with the intelligent system being unable to confirm him via video surveillance.
Cultivators can not only change their height and appearance but also deliberately alter their aura and cultivation technique's presence, then forge personal information, allowing them to move freely through the city.
Dr. Jin did not leave Changming City but went to the construction site on the edge where a mechanical giant python emerged from underground and took him away using the Earth Escape Technique.
The soil underground flew and the dirt ahead was transported to the back, directly filling the passage and blocking the retreat, making it difficult even for rats to follow.
"Quite a trick." Wang Xuan slightly raised an eyebrow; that mechanical giant python seemed not to be the product of human civilization but rather resembled a mechanical being with its own intelligence.
He had heard of a mechanical legion fighting against Wan Futu's brother's troop, proving its combat power to be quite formidable and technologically far superior to the Federation.
As for the mechanical civilization, it was truly far from the Solar System, yet it had still expanded to this area, indicating its strength.
Remembering learning an Earth Escape Technique, Wang Xuan, with just a little cultivation, had upgraded it to the limit level, spending merely a thousand Source Power points thanks to his talent and intellect.
Magical power gathered into special talismans, and after initiating the Earth Escape Technique, Wang Xuan traveled underground in a yellow energy layer, far outpacing the mechanical giant python in speed.
Ten minutes later, the mechanical giant python had reached twenty miles away to a space over a hundred meters in the hollowed-out mountain belly, where hundreds of mechanical creatures awaited them.
Wang Xuan followed them here. At such close distance, the numerous soul fluctuations couldn't escape his perception, with streams of thoughts dispersing as mechanical creatures possessed faint souls of their own.
Apart from the hundreds of faint souls, there were also dozens of soul waves surpassing Human Immortal spirit bodies, belonging to the Spirit Race.
"Mechanical Race and Spirit Race? These two civilizations are technologically advanced, occupying many Star Domains, with powerful civilization strength.
They don't share borders now, but have united for the plot against the Mother Star. Given their civilization's strength, each would demand the Mother Star's full effort."
Wang Xuan knew many enemies existed for the Mother Star, but upon truly engaging, he discovered the peace across the Federation's many regions was overly fragile as though walking on thin ice, not knowing which day it might collapse.
"Born in splendor, endless future prosperity, or collapse and destruction, perishing in war; are these the only two destinies for the Mother Star?" The sense of crisis in Wang Xuan's heart escalated sharply.
"Has it succeeded?" A spirit body spoke, its aura exceptionally strong, comparable to Divinity Transformation Earth Immortal.
Dr. Jin nodded, saying, "How miserable the Silver Ape Saint Son can be, no matter in flesh body or spirit, has suffered tremendous damage. It seems the relationship between Southeast Asian Human Race and Demon Race will deteriorate significantly."
His eyes revealed a faint white glow; the Spirit Race's talent in soul is unimaginable, not only able to devour souls but also control bodies.
They discussed the gains and losses of this action, preparing to seek commendation above, believing the achievements from this operation were enough for lifelong wealth and status.
As for the planning of the next action, it is also gestating.
However, they would not think Wang Xuan was watching by the side, his powerful mental power easily concealing his aura and hiding his presence.
"This operation's success was the result of the Mechanical Race and Spirit Race collaboration. We, Spirit Race, possess human bodies, able to create chaos as humans, while the Mechanical Race's control over electronic networks was advanced, easily disturbing human electronic systems.
Our achievements will be rewarded. After returning home, we'd not only receive lands but also ample cultivation resources, enough to advance several Great Realms!
For future wealth and prosperity, for a safe return home, we must be more cautious and strive harder to complete our mission!"
A Spirit Race member shouted loudly.
"Foolish humans, feeble technology, how could they possibly be our opponents!" An orb-shaped mechanical creature emitted mechanical sounds, tone indifferent and arrogant.
This operation's effortless finish naturally lowered their estimation of humans.
"Is that so?" Wang Xuan's figure appeared in a corner of the underground space, a sneer at the mouth corner, coldly eyeing these Alien Races.
"Who is it!"
The response from hundreds of mechanical creatures was incredibly fast; as mechanical beings, they had supercompute capabilities and their own intellect.
In the blink of an eye, like fried fur, mechanical tentacles flailed, dust flying while seeing Wang Xuan, they instantly attacked.
Mechanical tentacles filled with sharp cold weapons, incorporating specialties of blades, swords, arrows, needles, hammers, etc., they surrounded Wang Xuan in an instant without a gap.
But what hosted them was merely one punch from Wang Xuan.
A ten-meter diameter fist seal blasted forth, directly repelling the mechanical creatures ahead, scattering various parts everywhere.
Yet the mechanical creatures didn't cease their attack, nor did those of Spirit Race; if Wang Xuan wasn't destroyed, their existence would be revealed, resulting in the previous action's failure and unable to ensure their lives.
"Frog in a well."
Wang Xuan's face was expressionless, at ease facing these attacks, arm raised, with only a gentle point forward, enveloped in the Power of Creation.
Within one breath, the advancing bodies of hundreds of mechanical creatures collapsed like toppled blocks, disassembled into countless parts.
Another point brought extracts from these mechanical parts, the distinctive metals appearing as having endured eons of erosion, losing their luster.
This terrifying scene instilled horror in those of Spirit Race, unable to fathom how Wang Xuan dismantled so many mechanical creatures with a mere point.
It's known these mechanical creatures could easily annihilate a fully armed human force of tens of thousands on the battlefield, boasting remarkable combat power.
"What, what realm of cultivator is this!" Such means seemed reaching the fundamental material level.
"You don't need to know." Wang Xuan's eyes flashed gold light.
A golden Divine Sword flew out, just a flicker with the strongest ones among the Spirit Race failing even to glimpse the Primordial Spirit Sword's guise before losing consciousness.
Only the mechanical giant python remained upright, its movement system heavily damaged, and Dr. Jin still alive.
After resolving these mechanical creatures and spirit bodies, Wang Xuan lifted Dr. Jin and the mechanical giant python, heading towards Changming City.