This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 338: Brewing the Holy Elephant
Austin's eyes swept over Lei Ting who was standing silently beside him. This was the S-class mechanical body.

A rune flashed in the pupils, huh?
He was puzzled. The material seemed to be just broken gold of Gundak, a Grade A material. The strength was obviously not right. It was impossible for it to burst out with that level of power. Even his own body could not withstand it.

Could it be that some kind of quantum force field interfered with my judgment? I didn't feel it.

He was puzzled. He had watched the blurry battle scene more than once and felt that it should be some kind of cover-up by Qinglong.

Qinglong... Qinglong... What a mysterious guy.

Austin felt emotional and turned his gaze back to Tanwei.

After all, the one imprisoned there is an S-level life form. Although there is a gap in strength between him and him, they are still life forms of the same level after all.

He had already received news about the battle that took place in the Meteorite Galaxy more than ten days ago, which was one of the reasons why he came to greet them in person.

Otherwise, if only Li Ming came, it would not be worth it for him to show up in person.

While feeling emotional, he also felt infinite fear and curiosity towards the masked Qinglong, whom he had never met before.

He had heard some rumors these past two days, which he was not sure whether to tell the truth from the false. In addition to Reina, the other S-class life form that took action that day seemed to be a member of the Sisterhood.

Moreover, its own genetic development progress has actually regressed, as if it has been infected by some genetic virus. Qinglong is also extremely proficient in biotechnology.

This news has not been widely spread because no one knows whether it is true or not, but it is enough to whet people's appetite.

Even though he was not a genetically evolved being, he was still a little scared when he heard the news.

After decades or even hundreds of years of hard work, a virus can turn it back to its original form. It sounds scary.

What kind of person can integrate so many technical means?
"I didn't expect you to come here in person?" Li Ming was "flattered".

Austin was very satisfied with his attitude. He walked away from Tanwei and said casually, "I have nothing to do. I haven't seen a captured S-class life form for a long time."

As soon as he finished speaking, a humming sound came from Tanweili. Reina was dissatisfied with Austin's ridicule.

The hatch closed and the spacecraft started.

Robin seemed cramped. This kind of stargate hub was filled with crisscrossing shuttle routes, which naturally did not allow aircraft to fly freely.

But this is Austin's spaceship, and the rules don't apply to him. Robin has never had this kind of experience before, and he feels secretly happy.

That's the privilege.

After all, he had faced life-and-death crises more than once, so he didn't show any shameful behavior. He just kept looking at Austin.

He had only been to the Twin Peaks node a few times, and had never seen the controller. He only lived in the mouths of others.

The waiter served them wine. Austin sat on the sofa, crossed his legs casually, clinked his glass, and swayed: "Your Excellency Qinglong's arrival has really injected a different kind of vitality into the stagnant water of Chaos Star Gap."

Still water?

Robin secretly complained that in the chaotic star gap, no one knew how many life forms died every day. Only in the eyes of these S-level life forms, the so-called chaotic star gap was not actually chaotic.

"The teacher had no intention of provoking others, but who knew that he would always be in trouble with others." Li Mingzhuang sighed helplessly.

No intention to provoke others?

Austin almost couldn't hold back his laughter. He really had no intention of provoking anyone. He would have taken you and hidden you away without a trace. Who would he show you to by leaving you on that remote planet?
"It is said that one of the escaped attackers was from the Sisterhood?" Austin asked with some curiosity, "Are they really targeting you?"

"Who knows? I was almost killed here last time. I thought it was over, but I ran into him when I returned." Li Ming sighed.

Austin choked. This kid was really annoying when he talked. He pretended not to understand the other party's secret provocation and continued to probe:

"I heard that Lord Qinglong did something to her, causing her gene seed to degenerate..."

Gene seed degeneration? Robin's eyelids twitched, and his heart palpitated. Just hearing these few words, he had the urge to get goose bumps.

No wonder Fusi was so angry and frightened at that time, it was too scary.

"This..." Li Ming said in embarrassment: "I don't know the details."

"Really..." Austin said meaningfully, but he didn't ask too much. He changed his mind and said, "By the way, there is one more thing. Someone asked me to find out whether the Mechanical Royal Court was your own idea or His Excellency Qinglong's idea."

"Oh?" Li Ming's eyes flickered, "Who can convince Sir Austin to pass on the message?"

Austin said casually, "I'm not a loner. It's normal to have a few friends. Some arms dealers are scared recently. The business of Chaos Star Gap is so small. A Forging-level mechanic comes to steal their food. Naturally, they are afraid."

"Does it make any difference whether I think so or my teacher thinks so?" Li Ming did not comment.

"If it's you who wants them to give you a certain share, let you play around." Austin said nonchalantly, "If it's your teacher who wants to..."

At this point, he spread his hands and said, "They don't really have any other options. They can just compete in the market. Your teacher is also a member of the Machinists Association, so this is an internal fight."

"Well..." Li Ming shook his head, "You can tell them that it's normal market competition. I won't say anything, and my teacher won't say anything either. If it's too much... then no one should play."

This sentence contains a subtle relationship. It can be regarded as a threat or a briefing.

It is precisely because Li Ming wants to do business in this arms market that he will abide by the rules. If he is squeezed out and even loses his business, then what is the use of these rules?

He clearly wanted to tear off a piece of meat in this market.

Of course, this sentence could have been said before, but the deterrent effect was not as great as it is after this battle.

Even in the Red River Star Stream, Li Ming used a special method to repair the Star-Killing Spear. Even though it sounded incredible, it could only withstand the attack without fighting back.

There is a completely different level of intensity between wearing a mecha and withstanding the attacks of two S-class life forms without dying and capturing an S-class life form alive.

What's more, there is an S-class mechanical body standing next to him. His apparent strength alone cannot be ignored.

"Ha..." Austin looked at him and laughed, "That's right, when doing business, you have to compete fairly. Playing tricks in secret is not acceptable."

In this chaotic star gap, is there any fairness?

Robin listened and was speechless. It was just a competition of who had the bigger fist.

Now that Qinglong has shown his strength, he naturally deserves a corresponding share.

"The people from Xingyuan Empire should be here in two days. We'll be staying at the same hotel as last time. There happens to be a penthouse suite available. You can stay there first." Austin made all the arrangements. "I'll pay for it."

"Thank you, Mr. Austin." Li Ming first thanked him politely, and then asked, "I have something else to ask you."

Austin raised his head and motioned Li Ming to speak.

"Does your Excellency have any channels to obtain dimensional landmarks and shuttle ships?" Li Ming asked. He had also asked Connit before.

It turns out that the Torch doesn't have this technology, they can only simply use the power of dimensional creatures. "Dimensional landmark?" Austin raised his eyebrows, "You want to go to the dimensional world?"

"I have this plan." Li Ming nodded. Austin stroked his chin, but did not ask Li Ming why he didn't go directly to his teacher.

What is important about dimensional boundary markers is not their technology, but the coordinate routes stored in them. It can be said that every force or person who has explored the dimensional world has different dimensional boundary markers in their hands.

Some large forces would often exchange boundary markers and share dimensional world coordinates, but the dimensional worlds they shared were of little use.

"No problem. I'll find some old friends, ask for some coordinates, and the shuttle." Austin said casually.

Robin on the side sighed. For him, something that was almost impossible to do was solved by Li Ming with just one sentence. He was really envious.

"Thank you." Li Ming thanked him again. Austin waved his hand and said, "You have also heard about the hammer forger?"

"Master forger?" Li Ming was slightly stunned, his expression was subtle: "What's the matter?"

"You don't know?" Austin was surprised: "Then why did you go to the dimensional world?"

"Uh..." Li Ming shook his head and deliberately ignored the latter question: "I have been developing gene seeds on the way here, and I haven't paid much attention to the outside world."

"Is that so..." Austin nodded and said excitedly, "Master Hammersmith, you must know this."

Seeing Li Ming nod, he continued: "This one of the master craftsman-level mechanics who founded the Mechanic Association has disappeared for more than three thousand years."

"It is said that he went deep into the dimensional world in search of some precious materials and has not been heard from since. After he disappeared, many mechanics went to look for him but could not find any clues."

"However, some time ago, someone saw the 'Sacred Elephant of Domination' in the deep dimensional world. It is the pet and mount of the Hammersmith."

Commanding the Holy Elephant... A platinum-colored giant mechanical elephant appeared in front of Li Ming's eyes, with some dense golden patterns on its mechanical armor.

This is the "flying vehicle" of the Hammer Forger. It is said that it uses space collapse technology. Its maximum size can be comparable to a regular planet, while its minimum size can fit on the shoulder of the Hammer Forger.

Austin's eyes were full of wonder. "It is said that the Forging Hammer Master has passed away. The Heavenly Controlling Holy Elephant and the Infinite Heavy Hammer are looking for new masters to inherit the Forging Hammer's legacy."

Li Ming's eyes flashed. This was the first step Blackbeard mentioned, to pass the message on first.

Their methods were indeed brilliant. Although countless mechanics paid tribute to the master forger of the hammer, more than three thousand years had passed after all. If they really launched an action to find the master forger of the hammer, not sure how many people would respond.

But this kind of secret treasure and inheritance naturally arouses the greed of living beings.

As for the wealth of the mechanic and hammersmith, there is no doubt that even if the property has been divided up long ago, the things he carries with him still make everyone crazy.

Looking at the green light in Robin's eyes that was almost condensed into substance, you could tell how destructive and widespread this news was.

Even Austin might have had some thoughts in his mind.

Everyone who knows about it will spread it spontaneously, and then it will quickly become a huge trend that will attract attention from all over the world.

"Of course, these are all rumors. No video footage has been circulated yet, but it has already caused quite a stir," Austin emphasized.

Li Ming nodded and pondered secretly. The plan Blackbeard told him was ambiguous. He just informed him in advance that there was such a plan and he needed to cooperate when the time came.

What he is curious about now is, do the Infinite Hammer and the Dominating Holy Elephant really exist or are they fake?

According to the previous plans of Blackbeard and his group, they were basically open conspiracies involving real stuff.

No matter whether it is the core ruins or the [Matter Reconstruction Fabricator], they are real and can make people fight until they bleed.

But the infinite heavy hammer and the commanding holy elephant are too precious.

Needless to say, the Infinite Hammer, as a large-scale war fortress and the portable base of the Hammer Forger, must store the essence of the Hammer Forger's technology.

He didn't believe that the group of people could really turn a blind eye and use it as bait.

But Li Ming changed his mind and felt that there seemed to be no need to cause any fight this time. All he needed was to attract enough attention.

At that time, all we need to do is prove that the disappearance or death of the Hammer Forger is related to the Xingyuan Empire.

Due to the identity of the "founder" of the Hammer Forging God, the Mechanics Association is naturally bound to confront the Xingyuan Empire.

He really seemed to be unaware. Austin's eyes swept over Li Ming who was in deep thought.

He originally wanted to ask the other party whether his teacher Qinglong had any inside information, but now he gave up the idea.

Soon the spaceship arrived at the hotel, and Austin went to arrange matters concerning the dimensional boundary marker.

"It made a lot of noise..."

In the room, Robin was still admiring everything around him.

Li Ming had already taken out his smart terminal. He took a quick look and found that more people were discussing this matter on both the interstellar network and the black hole network.

Some civilizations have already started special discussions, and many video anchors are frantically trying to attract traffic. Various life reviews and even conspiracy theories have emerged one after another.

"…During this time, I dug up some news media from more than 3,000 years ago, and learned some secret records from some unknown channels…"

Li Ming was watching the video. This was a video blogger he followed last time. His name was Baltan Talking about the Universe. He was the first one to release the Red River Star Stream video.

The number of fans has now soared to more than 500 million, and the influence in the region is not low.

"...There are early signs of the disappearance of the Hammer Godsmith, which is related to a great expedition launched by the Xingyuan Empire 4,300 years ago..."

The voice-over kept talking, accompanied by some unclear information, some of which could be clearly seen, coming from the black hole network.

"...This is a siege against a secret interstellar force. It is said that during this process, the Xingyuan Empire suffered a lot of losses and lost something special. The Hammer Godsmith was hired by the Xingyuan Empire to go to the dimension world to find this..."

The screen is filled with comments.

"Classic conspiracy theory"

"Big picture party, why don't you bring up the dimensional chaos in the Yongyao Federation more than 7,000 years ago?"

"..."

This kind of conspiracy theory is not the first time it has emerged. Li Ming did a special check and found that nine out of ten bloggers were talking about it.

Because when the Hammersmith disappeared more than three thousand years ago, this conspiracy theory was popular for a while, but soon disappeared.

Nowadays, video bloggers basically have nothing new to say. They just take reports from the time, clean up the manuscripts, and publish them.

(End of this chapter)