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Chapter 746 Free Mech
Looking at the unfolded toolbox, Luo Jun picked up the damaged treasure. With this, wouldn't it be possible to repair it directly?

After testing, it was found that the man opener only had a small gap, which could be repaired routinely. However, the man hook was more severely damaged, which would require energy to repair.

Luo Jun thought for a moment and then used the over-repair on the hook.

One hundred breaths of vital energy were poured in, while twenty-five points of repair energy were consumed at the same time. Finally, the fully repaired hook appeared before our eyes.

It looks similar to the previous hooks used to hang people, except that the hook part exudes a fierce aura that was not present before.

Yuanqi scanned the effects and found that they were the same as before: a hook to grab people, which would inflict a deeper abnormal status effect after being hooked; a weapon function that instilled fear and pressure; and a stability function that increased one's own stability.

However, a closer look at the feature description reveals several additions. For instance, the hook now boasts an automatic target acquisition function; if the target dodges the hook after it's thrown, it will continue tracking, significantly increasing the hit rate. There's also a stability function; after a hit, you can choose to increase or decrease your own stability. The former makes it easier to pull the target closer, while the latter allows you to fly along the chain to the target's location, enhancing mobility.

The difference is that these two added descriptions are semi-transparent text, probably due to a temporary effect.

The additional effects are pretty good, but unfortunately, it's an epic-level Noble Phantasm, which isn't quite up to par with my current combat strength.

As Luo Jun fiddled with the enhanced grappling hook, he looked at the Free Mech and suddenly had an idea.

Since adding a damaged Noble Phantasm will affect its effect, will adding a strengthened Noble Phantasm enhance its effect?
Thinking of this, Luo Jun took the grappling hook and went to the Freeman.

An epic-level Noble Phantasm should be powerful enough as a module, and even if it's destroyed during replacement, he won't be too heartbroken. Besides, with the Tinker around, even if it's scrapped, it should be salvageable.

Then give it a try!

Luo Jun activated the module function of the Free Mech. As energy was injected, the hook began to merge with the mech's left arm, eventually becoming a chain wrapped around the left arm. The hook at the end became an iron-gray bracelet, which was put on the wrist.

Is that considered a successful installation?

Luo Jun swept his energy across the Free Mech and, sure enough, saw that the description of the Gold Module had changed in the module effects section.

Gold Module: The left arm can launch an automatically targeting hook, which, upon hitting an enemy, inflicts a movement restriction effect and aggravates abnormal status effects. The mech can unleash aura of fear, and while launching the hook, it can freely adjust its stability to adapt to different combat needs.

Upon seeing this effect, Luo Jun's eyes lit up!

First, he noticed the effect of the over-repair and added it to the description, and he didn't use a semi-transparent temporary font!
Secondly, the Iron Hook skill used to hook people previously had a five-minute cooldown, but this time it wasn't mentioned. Does this mean that the Iron Hook can be used casually?
However, at the same time, not only the cooldown time has disappeared, but also the precise descriptions of the specific effects and durations of various abilities. Compared to the original information about the Noble Phantasm, the descriptions after equipping it are very vague and no longer as standardized or data-driven.

Looks like we'll have to try it to find out!
However, the Freedom Machines are currently unable to move because they are not equipped with the Yang Module that provides power.

Luo Jun opened the treasure box and took out a rare-grade Qi-storing spirit stone. This thing can store two hundred breaths of vital energy, and it has been tested before and can indeed be used as a Yang module.

After the attempt to attach it, the spirit stone merged into the heart of the Free Mech. Suddenly, two slits appeared in the eye area of ​​the Mech's face, which had no facial features, revealing a red light, and a layer of qi rose from its body.

It's started!
As the mech successfully started up, Luo Jun felt that, as its master, he could give it direct commands.

"Use the iron hook on me!" Luo Jun ordered.

Without any hesitation, the mech soldier instantly raised his hand, and the bracelet that was originally fastened to his wrist suddenly cracked and turned into the shape of an iron hook, which shot towards Luo Jun.

Luo Jun smiled slightly and moved to avoid the iron hook, but the hook immediately turned and chased after him.

It seems that the target detection function is quite sensitive.

Although the basement was spacious, the space was still limited. Luo Jun didn't dodge anymore and obediently stood still to let the hook hit him.

The moment he was hit, he felt his movements were restricted, but at the same time, the chains wrapped around his arms.

Luo Jun had used the hook before. Before it was combined with the man-removing device, it wouldn't pull the target away. So, after the hook hit, it wouldn't cling to the target; it felt more like a whip lashing out. He hadn't encountered this situation of the hook entangled the target before.

As for the resulting restrictions on movement, they were already quite strong before, but the weakening effect is fixed. Ordinary cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Realm who are hooked will basically lose their ability to move, but the impact on experts is much smaller.

For Luo Jun, with his current saintly body, this restriction was negligible. However, with his keen senses, he could feel that the weakening effect on his mobility after his arm was bound was stronger than before!
It's worth noting that his attributes almost doubled after the hook was damaged, and he still felt stronger, which shows that the hook's restraining ability was indeed greatly enhanced after being mounted by the mech!

Luo Jun tried to untie the chains, which were tightly bound. It seemed that the mech soldier would have a hard time breaking free unless he let go. With a flick of his wrist, the chains snapped, and the restraining effect disappeared.

The Freedom Soldier is made of regenerative nanomaterials, and its modules inherit this ability; broken chains instantly regenerate and reattach themselves to the soldier's wrists.

I remember the effect was supposed to last for one minute... Luo Jun ordered the Free Mech to give him a few more hooks. After testing, he finally confirmed that the hooks did not have a cooldown. Compared to the previous skills, these hooks were more like normal attacks, and the restriction effect was also strengthened. However, the restriction effect was tied to the iron hook. It was effective when it was wrapped around the opponent, and it would be ineffective when the opponent broke free or withdrew.

In other words, cooldown and duration have become meaningless; how long it lasts is entirely under your control. Overall, it's still an improvement, especially in single-target combat.

He did not give any more orders to the Free Machine Soldiers, but instead sat down to meditate and began to continue practicing the middle chapter.

He has now mastered the armament of his hands. Although the armament of different parts of his body is different, the fundamental principle is the same. Using his hands as a reference, he began to try to delve deeper. When he encountered problems, he still used dice to help him overcome them.

About two or three hours later, Luo Jun awoke from his internal vision, looked at the mech in front of him, scanned its functions, and found no changes. The previous enhancement to the hook-hanging function was temporary, lasting at most an hour. Luo Jun was worried that the effect would disappear over time after equipping it, so he conducted a test. Now it seems that this function has truly been fixed.

With that in mind, the matter becomes clear.

Luo Jun picked up the knife opener, flicked his finger, and with a snap, the knife broke off, the tip flying out and getting stuck in the wall.

He then took out the Man-Treading Boots and the Horrifying Skin, and tore them apart with his bare hands. In an instant, the three epic treasures were completely destroyed by him.

Then, he placed all three of these Noble Phantasms on the Omnipotent Tinker, selected the over-repair option, and then, before the enhancements they gained disappeared, equipped them all on the Freedom Soldier.

The man-opening device and the mech soldier's right hand are fused together to become a mechanical blade folded inside the forearm. When unfolded, it resembles a mantis's forearm and can move and extend freely. The man-treading boots are fused with the feet and cover the lower legs. The terrifying skin is fused with the entire torso, covering most of the body.

After completing the installation, Luo Jun scanned the mech again to check the effect of the installed module.

Fire Module: The right arm can extend a blade that, upon inflicting damage, will randomly inflict one of the following negative effects: bleeding, poisoning, infection, severe pain, increased damage, etc.

Active Skill Blade Aura: Upon activation, unleashes a powerful crimson blade aura. The aura can be stored up to three times, each with an independent cooldown of five minutes. Alternatively, all three charges can be consumed simultaneously to unleash a scarlet blood blade, significantly increasing its range and power. Defeating a sufficiently powerful enemy grants a stack of Blood Rage, permanently enhancing the power of the scarlet blood blade. Blood Rage can stack up to ten times.

Current Bloodrage: 0/10
Gold Module: The left arm can launch iron hooks that automatically target enemies. Up to three iron hooks can be launched at the same time. When they hit an enemy, they will cause a movement restriction effect, aggravate abnormal status and a strong fear effect. You can choose to pull the opponent to your front or teleport yourself to the target.

When firing the iron hook, the mech can freely adjust its stability to adapt to different combat rhythms.

Earth Module: The mech's body is covered in blood-stained armor, imbued with the resentment and malice of victims, greatly increasing its defensive capabilities. Furthermore, once attacked, this resentment attaches itself to the attacker, inflicting continuous psychological damage.
When equipped with this module, it will have a tremendous psychological deterrent effect on intelligent beings.

Skill 1: Vengeful Ghosts' Revenge: Actively activate to summon numerous vengeful ghosts to aid in battle. The vengeful ghosts can only exist for a maximum of one hour, with a one-hour cooldown.

Skill 2: Butcher's Descent: Unleashes intense resentment and murderous intent, transforming the entire body into a bloodthirsty butcher to fight enemies! Once activated, it continuously consumes energy, with no time limit and no cooldown.

Water Module: The mech's legs are clad in blood-stained boots, imbued with the resentment and ferocity of the victims, greatly increasing defense and movement speed by 30%, up to a maximum of 50 meters per second. The sound of its footsteps while wearing these boots will instill intense fear in those who hear them.

Skill 1: Stomp: When activated, stomping the ground will release a strong paralyzing wave, which will damage enemies within 20 meters and paralyze them, making it difficult for them to move. Cooldown time is five minutes.

Skill 2 Charge: Upon activation, launches a charge towards the target, ignoring terrain. Upon successfully reaching the target, unleashes a powerful impact, causing area-of-effect shockwave damage. Maximum charge distance: 1000 meters. Cooldown: 10 minutes.

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After these modules were installed, the effects were improved compared to the Noble Phantasm era, and the set effects were also integrated into their respective effects. Together, they have turned the Free Machine Soldier into a living butcher.

"This Bloodthirsty Butcher Set isn't very useful to me, and I felt a little reluctant to sell it. I fused it with the mech, and the effect is actually quite good."

Luo Jun nodded and ordered the mech, "Activate Butcher's Descent and let me see the effect."

The Free Mech's eyes lit up with a red light, but after flashing a few times, they dimmed again, and the aura around its body also went out, leaving it completely silent.

"What happened?" Luo Jun was slightly taken aback. After checking, he finally discovered that the energy source was empty...

Indeed, the Yang module, which serves as the energy source, was made using a storage spirit stone with a capacity of only two hundred breaths. The Butcher Set's skills consume a lot of energy, and even though this Free Mech has the cultivation level of the Qi Cultivation Realm, it can't be used many times after the energy consumption reduction. Its Qi should be depleted by now.

Admittedly, Luo Jun can store vital energy in its module, but the maximum is only two hundred breaths. Even if it's full, you can't use many skills, which is very inconvenient.

Wait... the Eye of Dominion!
Luo Jun put on the Eye of Dominion and tried it out, only to find that this guy had no soul at all and could not sign a master-servant contract with him.

It's such a pity. If a contract could be signed, Luo Jun could give him a portion of his vital energy, enough for this guy to unleash his skills at will.

It seems this Qi-storing spirit stone isn't of very good quality; I'll need to find a more suitable Yang-attribute module, but I don't think I have anything more suitable in my treasure box…

Suddenly, Luo Jun's eyes lit up, and he took something out of the treasure box.

Smart equipment package!
Of course, this equipment pack is not suitable for making a Yang attribute module. What Luo Jun wants is the contents of the equipment pack!

He opened his equipment bag and poured out a slowly pulsating tumor.

It's the Demon King's core; it's the demon core he obtained from the Mad King Freym after killing him!

Since this magic core is an item rather than a treasure, it cannot be stored in the treasure chest. However, because it is strictly speaking still a living tissue, it can pass through the World Gate. Therefore, as long as it is put into the equipment bag and then into the treasure chest, it can be carried with you at all times.

Dampes had been very envious of this magic core before, saying that it contained the powerful life force of the Demon King, which would be very suitable as a module of the Yang attribute!
When the magic core was brought in front of the Free Mech, it reacted as expected. Luo Jun immediately removed the storage spirit stone and tried to use the magic core to carry it!

The pulsating magic core quickly merged into the Free Mech's chest, like a constantly beating heart. As the chest cavity closed, the Free Mech's eyes lit up, and his body once again surged with aura.

This time, the aura was surging, domineering, and extremely aggressive, completely different from before!
(End of this chapter)