This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 542: The Anticipation of "Invincibility"
Li Ming's eyes were blazing. The infinite heavy hammer in front of him had been completely repaired, and a nebula-like gradient light trace flowed inside the dark purple hammer head.

Although the cracks have completely disappeared, the surface is not absolutely smooth. Instead, it is covered with microscopic crystal cluster structures and even feels rough to the touch.

The tip of each cluster refracts purple light of different shades, which converge into flickering light on the surface of the hammer head. There are spiral patterns at the naturally narrowed part of the hammer handle, and glowing energy veins are embedded deep in the patterns.

At the junction of the hammer head and the handle, a clover-shaped energy node is formed, and energy beads like morning dew are jumping between the lines.

This is a nearly flawless work of art. It is hard for Li Ming to imagine how the master forger of the hammer created it.

"Sub-ultimate..." He looked at the control page, quite surprised.

At level X, isn't it directly Ultimate? How come there is a sub-ultimate?

This sub-ultimate level broke Li Ming's previous psychological expectations.

"There's a sub-ultimate in the middle, which means the gap between X-level and ultimate is even bigger than I thought..." He frowned, not wanting this to happen.

If this happens with weapons, what about the differences between living beings?

Logically speaking, the sub-ultimate control object corresponds to the ultimate path.

But Li Ming does not think that secondary overlords, or life forms that have embarked on the ultimate path, are qualified to become a whole stage of life.

But mastering the system seems to divide it into a separate stage.

A new class appeared inexplicably, and the various materials he had to collect and the metal energy he consumed also increased greatly.

As he was thinking about it, he noticed that the three words "sub-ultimate" on the control page were flickering, and Li Ming's heart couldn't help but move.

In a flash, another information window popped up on the control page--
[Sub-ultimate: A controlled object that far exceeds the x-level standard. Due to the excessive accumulation and strengthening of materials, it has undergone a very powerful qualitative change, but it is still a certain distance away from the ultimate controlled object. It is only used as a measurement standard and is not divided into levels.]

After seeing this short explanation, Li Ming's frown relaxed immediately.

That's right, the Ultimate Path is the strengthening stage of X-level life forms.

The second-ultimate control object is also an enhancement of the X-level control object, with only a change of name.

After clearing up his doubts, he carefully examined the changes after the repair.

First of all, [Infinite Power], the power blessing directly increased by one hundred times, reaching two hundred times.

This is an effect blessing, which is a regular blessing that can be stacked.

“It’s worthy of being the ultimate. Even the top-level X-class control objects that I upgraded, except for the Heart of Talos, only have a conventional data blessing of fifty times.” Li Ming nodded with satisfaction.

The ability of [Star-Shaking Hammer] remains unchanged.

However, the newly emerged ability, [Giant God Strike], made Li Ming swallow his saliva continuously.

The overall blessing has increased fivefold, and the strength is so terrifying beyond expectations.

Li Ming was looking forward to it and began to carefully count the power blessing on his body.

Nowadays, the eight controlled objects of his main combat system are [Infinite Hammer], [Heart of Talos], [Life Power Core], [Justice Gauntlets], [Vortex Swift Shadow], [Shadow Sky Combat Armor], [Nightmare Wreath], and [Earth-shaking Fist].

The first five are all X-level, and the last three are S-level.

It brings him a basic 370 times strength boost, 50 times speed boost, 50 times physical strength boost, 50 times defense boost, 50 times perception boost, and various powerful abilities.

Since the ability enhancements cannot be stacked, the most powerful one is the [Justice Fighting] ability of the [Justice Gauntlets].

After activation, the strength blessing will reach 470 times, and after other types of control objects are activated, the speed blessing and physical strength blessing will reach 150 times. The control of defense and perception types is still S-level, so it will be weaker.

And the [Mechanical Weapon Release] ability of [Gene Warrior] gains an additional 35%.

The strength increase can exceed 630 times, and the speed and physical strength will reach 200 times.

This is his normal peak state, with all abilities fully activated and possessed by a tank guard.

His current development progress is 40%, and the energy level standard is about 90S.

The combat energy level can exceed 500X, and with a hammer, it can even reach 1100X, which is almost the same as Anduin.

Although the physical consumption is huge, with the 200 times physical strength blessing and the recovery blessing transformed by [Field Doctor], it is barely possible to maintain balance.

"Wait... can I clear the peak transcendence level trial?" Li Ming suddenly realized this and his expression became interesting.

He originally thought that the development progress had to reach 60% before he could start the game, but now it has almost reached the standard.

He can also use the [Whisper of Destruction] ability of the [Justice Gauntlet] to integrate the abilities that were originally unable to be superimposed, bringing himself additional...

Hmm... after removing the redundant [Earth-shaking Fist], the excess power is not much, only fifty times.

The conventional power boost has increased, but in the state of peak attack, it has decreased compared to the previous extreme power boost.

The result is more comprehensive blessings and various abilities.

He had foreseen this before and could accept this.

And now, under [Giant God's Strike], his power blessing will reach a terrifying 3000 times, and the energy level burst can reach 3000X.

The strength of the new peak attack has been raised to a higher level.

Theoretically, no one in the current interstellar world can withstand his attack head-on. Even Tandin or Alvis would be injured.

But for now, he can continue to strengthen himself by developing gene seeds, not to mention that the path to becoming an X-level life form has basically been paved by him.

Once he becomes an X-level life form, the increase he will bring will be even more terrifying.

The confidence in competing with the ultimate life form is getting higher and higher.

Just by imagining it a little, Li Ming felt happy.

Amidst the swirling purple light, the completely repaired Infinite Hammer appeared in his hand.

He was vaguely eager to find out the specific details of this ability, as well as what the so-called "consuming all physical strength" meant.

Looking around, he couldn't help laughing again, let alone in this room.

I'm afraid that even the star under his feet can't stop his [Giant Strike].

He had no problem finding a place to conduct the experiment, and the Holy Castle was the best testing ground, perfect for seeing if he could pass the peak transcendence level trial.

Those guys were all 600X, and the most he had ever made it to was the second round, which meant four opponents.

The main reason is that as the energy level is raised to this level, the gap is getting smaller and smaller.

Even though his previous burst could reach nearly 1000X, it was still difficult to kill someone head-on, and most of them were only seriously injured.

Seriously injuring one of them would not have much effect in this kind of gang fight. The infinite heavy hammer in his hand dissipated, and he immediately wanted to communicate with the Holy Castle.

However, just as he sat down, he suddenly thought of the initiation ceremony of the United Organization of Higher Life Forms that was being held.

He casually picked up the smart terminal and took a glance. He couldn't help but be surprised: "It's not over yet."

Although there were many interstellar media outside the venue, the situation inside the venue was kept confidential.

However, the virtual projection interface sent to him by the Star Alliance was still running, proving that he could come to the venue through the interface at any time.

"Isn't it just joining a club?" Li Ming muttered. Although he thought about this, the most important thing now is to experiment with new abilities and see if he can pass the peak transcendence level trial.

This initiation ceremony is bullshit.

He casually threw the smart terminal aside, and his mind was already connected to the Holy Castle. A familiar feeling swept over him, and as the scene changed, he had already arrived at the Holy Castle.

"Self-abuse again?" The Supervisor appeared expressionlessly.

I've become accustomed to this guy using the King Trial as a honing stone for his combat skills.

There were people who did this in the Titan era, but they were basically lunatics who had an extreme passion for fighting, who enjoyed fighting and were immersed in fighting.

And this guy doesn't look like that kind of person at all, otherwise he wouldn't have taken advantage of loopholes to cheat.

But for some unknown reason, he likes to be abused.

“Uh-huh…” Li Ming said a few perfunctorily and came to the trial arena.

In the gray fog, two familiar old brothers emerged.

The Supervisor was hiding nearby and watching. Watching this guy being tortured was his only remaining pleasure. But then he showed a puzzled look: "This hammer?"

On the ring, a purple short-handled hammer appeared in this guy's hand. He was no stranger to this hammer.

However, the last time he looked at it, it was clearly covered with cracks, which puzzled the Supervisor.

Li Ming's face changed, and he did not launch [Giant God Strike] immediately, but prepared to deal with an enemy first.

He is already very familiar with this, and his combat capability has skyrocketed, so it will be no problem for him to deal with one.

"How come he... suddenly became so much stronger?" The Supervisor frowned. This guy was very close to passing the peak super-level trial.

Soon, there was only one member of the Yuan clan left on the ring.

Li Ming distanced himself, took a deep breath, and concentrated his attention, trying to launch [Giant God Strike].

In an instant, more than 3000 times the strength, an extremely terrifying force, exploded under his skin, making his already enormous strength reach an unimaginable level.

Brutal force raged through his muscles, an explosion of strength far beyond what his body could endure.

Logically speaking, the first person to be torn apart would be himself.

But at this moment, whether it is the heart that is beating slowly under high pressure, or the muscle fibers that are stretched to the extreme.

Or almost trying to escape from the cells in his body, although different changes occurred under the influence of this force.

But strangely, he was not hurt at all. It was as if there was an invisible force protecting his body through special methods.

[Infinite Power], this ability that can be called a magical skill, can protect him from the reaction force of the power.

Even so, Li Ming's face still turned the color of liver. This terrifying power was compressed in his body, like a balloon being washed by ten thousand tons of water pressure, eager to vent.

So, he struck with the hammer without hesitation.

boom!
The entire holy castle was shaking faintly, and where the infinite heavy hammers passed, the space shattered into cracks, and a part of the holy castle building was faintly visible.

This is not an ordinary space, but a trial to become a king. The space exists based on the Holy Castle.

In the past, no matter how hard Li Ming fought, it was difficult to cause any damage here, but now he created a space rift.

"This..." The Supervisor's face changed drastically, his mechanical pupils moved at high speed, and he suddenly looked at the roaring Holy Castle. He inexplicably felt depressed and said angrily:

"What are you shaking for? An S-class life form can launch such an attack, and you don't even count it as cheating. Why are you still shaking it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Supervisor's face changed. The Holy Castle was something left behind by the Overlords, and he should treat it with full respect.

But this guy's outrageousness has reached an unbelievable level. Bullying the Holy Castle is a death sentence.

On the ring, Li Ming felt stars in his eyes and he didn't even have the strength to breathe.

The Yuan clan in front of him had naturally been beaten into pieces. He was not surprised by this result at all. He was just trying out the feedback of this ability.

"I... admit... defeat..." He opened his mouth with difficulty and said these words, which was much more difficult than going through a battle.

He could even say that even the movement of breathing made him feel an unspeakable pain, requiring him to mobilize all his strength and rely purely on willpower to support himself.

Every cell was drained and the heart beat even slower than before.

Even though his physical strength was recovering rapidly, it was difficult for him to adjust to his current state in the short term.

Pfft!
He fell on his back on the ring, not wanting to move even a finger.

In this state, he didn't even have the physical strength to activate [Field Doctor], and couldn't convert the recovery blessing at all.

However, after he admitted defeat, Saint Castle directly refreshed his status.

“So this is what it feels like to be exhausted…” Li Ming was still frightened.

After a brief comparison, he realized that even in the most difficult times before, he had never really exhausted his physical strength.

Theoretically, his body's self-protection mechanism makes it impossible for him to do this, but [Giant Strike] can do it.

"It's really powerful, but the price is not low. If I can't kill him with one strike, I will be the one to die..." Li Ming was secretly shocked, and suddenly remembered:
"No, I still have the [Life Power Core]. At worst, I can just slit my neck. When I'm back to full health, I can hit him again."

"Well...if you can hit it twice, I guess no one can withstand it."

"No, no..." Li Ming stood up suddenly, pacing back and forth, his eyes flashing with excitement: "The [Life Power Core] needs to be repaired after it is damaged. The repair of the X-level [Life Power Core] is very expensive."

"But the ability of [Source of Immortality] can be obtained at S level. The reason I upgraded it was just to increase the data blessing and the duration of [Immunity]."

"If it's just for the sake of hitting this hammer, I can customize an S-level [Life Power Core] to refresh my status."

"Each repair can only use 60 million metal energies. With 600 million metal energies, you can smash it ten times. With 6 billion, you can smash it a hundred times."

"Ten hits!" Li Ming clenched his fists, his eyes becoming more and more fiery. "Ten hits, no matter who it is, they will be turned into a meat paste."

(End of this chapter)