This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 578: Changing Crow Mouth

The two fragments merged into one, and the repaired Star of Eternal Silence showed a damaged semi-prism crystal structure, no longer in fragments.

The surface was glowing with an increasingly deep blue glow.

Each burst of electric arc pattern seems to jump between different dimensions, and the interior of the crystal presents a multi-layered nested structure, wrapped in an ice-crystal-like space-time film.

Vine-like energy veins grew out at the original cracks to fill them up.

[Star of Eternal Silence - Sub-Ultimate (Damaged)]

Li Ming's eyes flickered slightly, indicating that a change had occurred, it was no longer fragments, but was in a damaged state.

His heart moved slightly, and he couldn't help but clench it tightly, trying to sense it.

"Hiss——" After a moment, Li Ming took a breath and looked at the thing in his hand in astonishment. "To repair it to its full state, it will take 50 billion metal energies?"

Perhaps it is because the status has changed from "fragmented" to "broken", and it can be completely repaired.

Only now could he feel how much metal energy would be needed to completely repair it.

The figure of 50 billion really shocked him.

Originally, he estimated that the complete Star of Eternal Silence would only require 20 to 30 billion metal energies to control.

If repairs were carried out, the price might be even lower, but I didn't expect that it would cost 50 billion just for repairs.

But he quickly adjusted himself and looked carefully at the crystal in his hand. The passive space-time distortion area had a greater impact.

"Its power in its complete state may be even greater than I imagined..." Li Ming couldn't help but think of more.

According to the information currently known, the Covenant and the Federation each control a Titan relic.

He already had a rough idea of ​​what the Federation controlled, and it was probably related to space.

Previously, when they were heading to the Overmind Laboratory, they moved across several years of travel in an instant, which should have been caused by the use of the Federation's Titan relics.

According to the Supervisor, among the remaining holy relics, there is only one that is related to the space type -
[Void Anchor]

A powerful weapon that can adjust space.

In theory, space is easier to influence than time, but that doesn't mean it is weaker.

On the contrary, it is precisely because of this that it can achieve the ultimate lethality within its capabilities.

According to the information he found in the Holy Castle and the additional description of the Supervisor, long-distance spatial displacement is only one of the abilities of the [Anchor of the Void].

It is said that there is also an extremely terrifying ability, rift blocking, which can confine living beings in the highest level of space.

It is equivalent to cutting off a corner from the universe and sealing it up. It is so solid that it cannot be broken unless you are at the Domination level, and one can only be imprisoned in it forever.

As for other small functional applications, there is no need to say more.

Therefore, Li Ming was very alert and had already made up his mind that he would never expose his true self to the eyes of the three major civilizations unless it was absolutely necessary.
As for the Titan relics controlled by the Covenant, he has no idea yet.

While thinking about it, he checked the changes in the abilities of [Star of Eternal Silence].

I found out that there is an additional control effect——
[Time Immunity: Highly resistant to time anomalies caused by non-main body.]

The Star of Eternal Silence is a cutting-edge weapon in terms of time, and can naturally resist other low-level means.

Li Ming couldn't help but nod his head in satisfaction. After a careful look, he found that the other three abilities had basically remained unchanged.

[Future Precognition] still has no effect on him.

However, the maximum ratio of [Regional Time Adjustment] has become 1:3.

This made Li Ming a little disappointed. He thought it would become 1:4, but after a little attempt, his face became surprised again.

"The physical energy consumed is actually lower than when the ratio was 1:2."

I thought the physical energy consumed would increase, as this has always been the rule.

The stronger the ability, the greater the consumption.

"It really is worthy of being a Titan relic..." Li Ming couldn't help but admire it. After carefully experiencing it, he found that the consumption was almost halved.

It is estimated that the consumption of [Time Distortion] should also be reduced, and it should be able to deeply affect X-level life forms.

"If it is restored to its complete form, does it mean that there will be no more consumption?" Li Ming couldn't help but think.

It is unlikely that there will be no consumption at all, but it is likely to be extremely low.

Li Ming was quite excited. The 1:3 time rate difference was equivalent to shortening the time it took him to reach 100% progress by three times.

Currently, his development progress is at 55%, and it takes one and a half months to advance 1%.

Now, it only takes half a month to advance 1%, and the time required for delay is greatly reduced.

"However, the only problem is that we need to remove a portion of the genetic material." Li Ming could accept it. It would only take a few more days.

Compared to shortening it by three times, it is simply worth the money.

This thing can, of course, be used in a materialized form, but it is simply a bottomless pit of energy.
With the current energy efficiency of the Mechanical Royal Court, even if all of it were transferred here, it would still not be able to fill this hole.

He readjusted his development sequence so that the space-time distortion area could only cover one layer of its surface, striving to reduce consumption to the minimum.

Then, he activated the recovery benefit brought by [Field Doctor] at the same time, and the consumption and recovery were carried out simultaneously. He also drank a few sips of ultra-high compression nutritional potions.

Produced by Yeyue Biological Company, even at a discounted price, one tube costs 70 million star coins. It was originally provided for X-level life forms to replenish consumption during combat.

Once it reaches the stomach, the super-dense nutrients in the medicine are broken down into pure energy. The cells become more active than ever before, competing for energy flow in the capillaries.

By using a variety of methods, he could probably achieve a balance between physical loss and recovery.

It is estimated that he can last about seven days, after which his strength will be almost exhausted, and he will need to rest for most of the day, which can barely be considered fully automatic.

Li Ming was very satisfied with what he had achieved so far and immediately entered the development state.

…………

In the Dominant Laboratory, a black streamlined spacecraft arrived silently, and after passing layers of verification, it docked at the spacecraft dock.

The hatch opened, and an expressionless Tandin walked down. Raphael was already waiting here and immediately came up to him: "Sir Tandin, you have worked hard."

Tandin nodded indifferently, still expressionless.

Raphael also knew some things about Qinglong in the outside world, and immediately said:

"We have already placed restrictions on the carriers of the three great master craftsmen. Their every move is under our surveillance."

"Yeah." Tandin responded calmly and asked, "What experimental progress have you made recently?" Raphael responded quickly, "We did find something. We found something in the corpse that can greatly stimulate the development progress and increase the development potential. It is temporarily named Source~"

Listening to Raphael's report, Tandin went all the way to the deepest room in the Dominant Laboratory and rejected Raphael's intention to follow in and continue his report.

After the door closed, the lights in the room gradually came on.

Tandin walked to the window, the starry sky outside reflected in his pupils. After a long time, he spoke lightly: "How long do you want to hide?"

"Haha..." A soft laugh came from the void, brilliant milky white light intertwined, and Alves' figure gradually emerged.

"I didn't expect you to find out." Alves smiled, "I thought I would see you sighing, frowning, or something like that."

"Boring." Tandin frowned slightly.

"To be honest, if you hadn't noticed me, would you have been sad for a while?" Alves asked curiously.

"What's there to be sad about?" Tandin said indifferently.

Alves said with emotion: "If you were beaten to death in front of me, I would definitely be sad for a while. Of course, I am not sad for you, but the person who did it is too strong."

When this matter was mentioned, Tandin was silent for a moment, and then said in a cold voice: "There is no limit to evolution. If the enemy appears, just find a way to defeat it."

"As expected of the Sword of the Empire," Alvis could not help but admire. "However, this enemy is quite difficult to deal with."

"How's things going at the Holy Castle?" he inquired.

"Your people and those from the Star Alliance are arriving one after another." Tandin said casually.

It is still in the preparation stage, and there will be no disputes on the Holy Castle side, so the Empire urgently transferred him back.

The Empire was worried about Alves being here alone, and of course they were also on guard against Qinglong finding this place.

"Qinglong..." Alves mentioned the name again and exclaimed, "The universe is really magical. It turned out that such an evolved being suddenly appeared from a corner."

"The same is true for the Titan branch," Tandin said calmly. "It has also been hidden for a long time."

"But he was seriously injured by Qinglong's hammer. The two concepts are completely different." Alves emphasized.

"It could be a special method, or the Saint Castle is helping him." Tandin shook his head, "I only know that he doesn't have the ability to fight alone in the galaxy, otherwise he wouldn't have been hiding all this time."

"That makes sense." Alves nodded, but then added: "But what if he really does?"

"No chance of a contingency." Tandin said firmly, "We still have... two Titan relics."

"Haha..." Alvis smiled inexplicably, and met Tandin's murderous gaze, and hurriedly explained, "I'm not laughing at you for losing the Star of Eternal Silence."

"However, Qinglong is not a reckless person. It is said that because of the Chronoa incident, the higher life forms in the United Organization are ready to make a move..."

"A bunch of rabble, they can't amount to anything." Tandin still didn't care, "I care about this place. Qinglong knows about the existence of the corpse. He may not tell others, but if he finds this place..."

Alves' expression calmed down a bit, and he shook his head, saying, "That's unlikely. We used the Void Anchor to transfer and completely block external communications. Even if he wanted to come, he would have to inform us in advance. The possibility of his location being exposed is unlikely."

Compared to other means, this corpse is more like their last trump card, containing the ladder to the ultimate evolutionary body, which is enough to determine everything.

"By the way, what did you do from that Titan branch..." Alvis asked abruptly, but before he could finish his sentence, the alarm in the room sounded, flashing red.

No way!
Tandin's face changed drastically, and Alves' heart twitched.

Both of them subconsciously thought of Qinglong since they were talking about him just now.

Tandin quickly picked up the communicator and asked what exactly happened.

“…an unknown spaceship has been discovered and we are attempting to capture it…” The subordinate reported in a calm tone.

This is not the first time something like this has happened. Even if this place is remote, the universe is so vast that it is inevitable that some spaceships will pass by.

Some spacecraft have advanced detection instruments that can detect slight anomalies in the space here. Curious ones will stop to take a look, triggering the alarm.

In the past, when they discovered something like this, they just needed to listen to a report.

But the two of them looked at each other and disappeared into the room tacitly, because they had just mentioned someone.

This made them feel really uneasy, and they had to confirm it at all costs.

In the desolate universe, a platinum-colored spaceship hovered in the void. On its surface was a flowing star map, and its portholes were inlaid with black crystals, which looked very expensive.

However, there is a hole at the tail, and the violent energy fluctuations around it have not completely subsided. The energy level is not low, and there is sporadic coagulated blood.

The security personnel who dominate the laboratory have taken over the place. They are all A-level life forms, with a few S-level life forms scattered around.

The most stringent defense measures can ensure that no information can be leaked.

The two men stepped into the cabin, and the life forms on both sides greeted them respectfully.

"Mr. Tandin, Mr. Alvis..."

All the personnel on the cabin have been detained and put on black hoods. They are currently in a coma and were taken straight to the deepest room.

As soon as they came in, the two frowned. Alves said in a cold voice, "Why is there blood?"

There was a corpse in the middle of the room, it was unrecognizable and blood was all over the floor.

In the past, when we found abnormal spacecraft, we would kill them, but never here.

Basically, they use mental control to manipulate them to go to another area, and then secretly attract a group of space pirates to come and kill them silently.

"Mr. Tandin, Mr. Alvis..." When the people in the room saw the two big guys coming, they were shocked and stood up straight.

One of them, who seemed to be the leader, responded with a stiff face, "There was an accident. I didn't expect that there was an A-level life form on this ship for personal protection. It has been developed to the limit and has some skills."

"A-level life form close protection?" Tandin frowned, "What is the specific situation?"

Alves had no expression on his face. He just snapped his fingers, and the scene around him seemed to go back in time.

Until it stopped at a creature with a naked upper body, a hideous face, glaring eyes, pink skin, a single horn, and polished to a shiny finish.

Then the scene began to pass.

“…%#@…” He pointed his fingers around, blood vessels popping out on the surface of his skin, as if he was cursing or threatening…

Alves' eyes moved slightly, and the words spoken by the person in the picture turned into the interstellar universal language--
"...Do you know who my father is? If you dare to touch me, my father will kill you all, not only you, but also your family members, parents, and children..."

"Father?" Alves groaned. Someone had already reported, "Sir, we have found out. His name is Bertrand. His father is Clarkson, a new X-class life form in the Star Alliance - Osinwell civilization. He is a member of the United Organization of Higher Life Forms..."

"The X-level life forms of the Star Alliance have also joined the United Organization of Higher Life Forms?"

This combination irritated Tandin's nerves, and he immediately asked in a deep voice: "Why did he come here?"

(End of this chapter)