This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 618 Demonstration
"Let His Excellency Qinglong reveal it?"

Everyone's appetite was whetted, but they didn't dare to believe it.

They all knew that the Mechanics Association's main influence was on the Master Craftsmen, and also had tentacles throughout various civilizations.

And they are just a part of the team. If there is anything major that will change the interstellar landscape, how could they be required to participate?

Could it be that they are cannon fodder who are needed to charge into battle?

This thought occurred to many mechanics, and their hearts tightened.

"coming…"

Reynolds spoke suddenly, and the noise around him quieted down. Everyone followed his gaze and looked in a certain direction in the hall.

In that empty area, bright blue light intertwined and gradually outlined the shadow of a green dragon.

Pairs of mechanical pupils stared intently until the virtual projection was completely formed. Then people gradually greeted him, and the voices of "Sir Qinglong" were heard one after another.

Li Ming looked around. The Mechanics Association was different from the united organization of higher life forms since the Forging Hammer Master disappeared.

Reynolds and Mikhail each have their own reputations within the organization, but it is difficult for them to integrate the entire organization. And because there are too few master craftsmen, it is even more difficult to form a decision-making seat similar to a "board of directors".

The star-casting mechanic could not influence the two master craftsmen, and no one listened to his decisions. As a result, although the two master craftsmen decided the major issues in the framework, the minor details were executed crookedly.

Reynolds and Mikhail each cultivated their own people to increase their influence.

This was also his first time attending an internal meeting of the Machinists Association. He spoke warmly, "Hello everyone. I have been a member of the Machinists Association for a while. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, I have not been able to meet you formally."

"You're welcome..." a mechanic responded flatteringly, "You're focusing on the entire galaxy. If there's anything you need our help with, just let us know internally. There's no need for a special meeting."

Many mechanics felt contempt in their hearts, but they also agreed.

Li Ming didn't care and continued, "This time I called you all here mainly because there is something concerning the future of mechanics, and I need your help."

Hearing him say this, the noise gradually died down, and something felt more and more wrong. It was too much like some kind of pre-war mobilization.

You don't really want them to fight to the death, do you?
Li Ming did not continue speaking, but looked elsewhere, and everyone followed his gaze subconsciously.

But he found that a metal tray was floating behind Mikhail at some point.

Inside the rippling purple energy shield above, there was a cylindrical metal block about the thickness of a thumb.

The surface of the metal block was not smooth. It was covered with dark golden lines and countless nanoscale hexagonal scales that were constantly flipping and deforming.

At the same time, a simple mechanical body followed behind Mikhail.

Even though they could only see a virtual projection of an F-class mechanical body, with their keen eyesight, they could tell the level of the mechanical body through various details at a glance.

I couldn't help but feel surprised. This kind of low-level mechanical body should not appear in Mikhail's hands.

Mikhail stopped and turned sideways. The tray slowly floated in front of him. His mechanical pupils glowed with heat. He said in a deep voice: "This is what can determine the future of mechanics."

"Huh?" Many mechanics then realized that it was a sales pitch.

While I felt a little relieved, I couldn't help but recall the time when Mikhail had taken advantage of me and forced me to buy a lot of things that were not very useful.

Every time the other party promotes something, it’s always very grand, saying things like “good news for mechanics”, “super powerful combat machinery technology”… It can’t be said to be a pure IQ tax, but the price is totally inconsistent with the product.

Over time, I developed PTSD towards Mikhail and stayed away from his things. Even if I really wanted to buy something, I would check it carefully.

And something like this, which uses "the future" as a gimmick from the beginning, must be very expensive.

Many mechanics glanced at Qinglong's opinion cautiously and groaned inwardly.

This big guy wouldn't have been lured by Mikhail and joined the ranks of those who are being profited from.

Many people felt helpless, but they had made up their minds to just consider it as paying "protection money".

"Mister Mikhail..." Someone spoke directly, avoiding Qinglong, and pointed out something meaningful, "I remember that you have sold similar things more than once, right?"

Mikhail had a blank expression on his face; he knew this would be the result if he came forward.

There was no way he could cut the leeks in the past because he did not have enough foundation. Unlike Reynolds, he was not supported by Forge Hammer. After his rise, he naturally had to make a large amount of money.

However, that was a long time ago. In the past few hundred years, he has rarely behaved in a similar way. But the stereotype had already been planted, and it would be difficult to change it in a short time.

"Although this guy was very dishonest in the past, this time... he really is not fooling you." Reynolds said, and everyone was surprised.

In the past, it was difficult to deal with these two master craftsmen. What happened today?

"Let Qinglong demonstrate the specific situation to you." Reynolds said. He was not the only one in the Machinists Association, so it was most appropriate to let Qinglong endorse it.

The mechanics' eyes couldn't help but fall on Qinglong.

Li Ming's virtual projection had appeared beside Mikhail. He nodded slightly and then stepped aside.

Although it was a virtual projection, when Li Ming stretched out his hand, the energy shield on the floating tray automatically retreated. He picked up the cylindrical metal object and said,

"Although we call ourselves mechanics, in fact, this is not the path of mechanical evolution."

Everyone felt somewhat bewildered when they heard this big man talk about such a grand matter.

"This thing is called the Mechanical Seed." Li Ming didn't waste too much time and got to the point. "It has a magical function."

As he spoke, he slowly stepped back, and the virtual projection passed through the mechanical body behind him.

The mechanical seed fell perfectly on the chest of the mechanical body.

As if some special reaction occurred, the dark golden lines on the surface of the Mechanical Seed suddenly came alive, and began to crawl like a group of awakened glowing centipedes, extending fine metal wires and sinking into the chest of the mechanical body.

At the point where the two touched, the arc that burst out was not the usual blue-white color, but was mixed with golden light and poured into the energy channel.

The liquid matter surging inside is rewriting the basic structure of the mechanical body, thus emitting an even brighter glow.

The rivets on the outer shell of the mechanical body were falling off in reverse order, and each detached place exposed a cluster of wriggling threads, and dark golden lines were actively climbing on it in the form of etching on the surface.

Strange changes occurred at the fusion point. Many mechanics could clearly see that the gears of the mechanical body were transforming, as if they had life and were automatically adjusting their positions.

In the end, the originally crude mechanical body that looked like a metal skeleton was already covered with some silver armor. The mechanical pupils kept shrinking, and it seemed to stretch out its hand in a daze, looking down.

Many mechanics were a little puzzled and didn't really understand what was going on. They could easily reorganize and strengthen low-level machines.

"After the mechanical seed is implanted, the mechanical bodies will undergo special changes..." Li Ming paused, "Now, we can call them mechanical life forms." Many mechanics still didn't quite understand and looked at each other.

Only a small number of extremely smart guys vaguely guessed something, and their breathing became rapid. Unbelievable thoughts emerged in their minds, and their mechanical pupils were fixed on the mechanical body in front of them.

However, the virtual projection of Qinglong pulled out a piece of red metal from somewhere, about one cubic meter, with golden lines all over the surface.

"Red-patterned gilt alloy..." A mechanic recognized it at the first sight.

"Good eyesight..." Li Ming praised, and then pushed it towards the mechanical body in front of him.

As if receiving some kind of call, the confusion in the eyes of the newly transformed mechanical body disappeared, replaced by a most primitive impulse and passion.

He walked straight to the red alloy and attached his two palms to the surface.

Then, many mechanics saw a scene that stunned them.

A red arc burst out, and the red energy passed through his arm and throughout his body, exploding into countless lava lines on the surface of the armor.

The outer shell of the machine was the first to change. The metal surface that should have been smooth suddenly grew dark red armor attached to it.

The elbow joint through which the energy flowed made a crisp sound of gears disintegrating, and the composite armor automatically peeled off, exposing the new red metal underneath.

A hissing sound like a pressure cooker releasing pressure came from the chest cavity, and the energy core protective shield suddenly turned transparent. The originally silver-white shell was now covered with blood vessel-like energy channels.

A bubble-like structure bulged at the intersection of each "blood vessel" and the low-level hydraulic transmission device of the knee joint was being forcibly reorganized. His entire head suddenly burst into a resonance similar to that of a church organ, and red lines gradually covered the entire head.

This alloy was not advanced, and the transformation was completed quickly, but the entire mechanical body became completely different.

"E-class mechanical body?" A mechanic murmured in a low voice, looking incredible. "Is this autonomous evolution?"

They watched in amazement, absorbing metal materials and evolving autonomously. This scene before their eyes had almost only appeared in their imaginations.

"That's right..." Qinglong's sudden voice brought them back to their senses, and they looked at the master craftsman with fiery eyes.

"Once the mechanical seed is implanted, whether it is a mechanical body or a modified body with more than 90% of the modified area, it will be transformed into a mechanical life that can evolve independently."

Really! ?
Many mechanics' eyes immediately turned green and their throats rolled.

This is a whole new path of mechanical evolution.

No wonder Reynolds said this will have an impact on the interstellar landscape.

“…Sir Qinglong, may I ask, what is the limit of this evolutionary path?” Someone asked, trying to remain calm.

"Hmm..." Li Ming hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "This path of evolution is derived from the Holy Spirit Civilization. You should have heard of it. The upper limit should be the Ultimate Life Form..."

In an instant, the pupils of many mechanics shrank, their internal processors ran at high speed, and uncontrollable excitement rushed into their brains.

The ultimate life form?
The current mainstream genetic evolution route still doesn't know how to evolve into the ultimate life form. Are they going to take the lead?

But thanks to its internal cooling system, many mechanics quickly calmed down.

It is definitely not that easy to evolve into the ultimate life form.

But right now, many of them are trapped at the X-level and S-level due to the limitations of mechanical transformation.

The emergence of this evolutionary path at least gives them hope of moving forward.

"However, this mechanical seed can only work on E-class mechanical bodies..." Li Ming changed the subject and said, "It will take some time to produce a mechanical seed specifically for advanced mechanical bodies."

Everyone was not disappointed when they heard this. It just takes time, it is not impossible to do.

After a brief digestion, someone asked the key question, "Do you want to promote this evolutionary route?"

Li Ming smiled but said nothing. Mikhail walked forward.

Everyone immediately realized that they were being fleeced this time, and their wallets couldn't help but tighten.

“…We are going to distribute the product. The first step is to use you as distribution nodes. You can get a 5% commission.”

In this way?
Everyone frowned subconsciously, as their channels connected various places.

The three great craftsmen, you want to use their channels but treat them as tools, only give them 5%, it's too stingy.

I thought I was giving them the goods at a certain price, and then they would resell them at a higher price.

“…If you are not willing, then we can only establish our own distribution nodes.” Mikhail said lightly.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, but they also thought that this was a complete monopoly of the market and a new path of evolution. They knew very well how great the benefits would be.

The three great masters established distribution nodes bit by bit. Although it was a waste of time, it would definitely be rolled out and their influence could be expanded as a result.

After much deliberation, someone has already taken the lead and agreed, "No problem, this is a good thing for the interstellar world, I am willing to share the channel."

"I am willing to do so too..." Not wanting to be left behind, the others also agreed.

Mikhail nodded without any surprise. "Very good. I will draw up a contract as soon as possible. The first batch of mechanical seeds are being manufactured at an accelerated pace and will be shipped soon."

"I will announce this news to the interstellar space for preliminary warm-up. Everyone, be prepared. Another interstellar change is coming."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at Qinglong's virtual projection. No wonder his student's Mechanical Royal Court had obtained mineral mining rights in many civilizations. This was well prepared.

Recently, various big news in the interstellar world have been emerging one after another.

But in the final analysis, it all comes from this big guy.

They perked up and considered the possible impact of the announcement.

After the discussion, everyone left in high spirits.

Li Ming, Mikhail and Reynolds discussed for a while before leaving.

"This is a hen that keeps laying eggs..." Li Ming couldn't help but sigh after logging off.

Although the metal materials from the prisoners were enough for him to use for a period of time, they would eventually be consumed, so a steady supply was necessary.

He could not rely solely on the Mechanical Royal Court to supply him with metal energy, so he had to quickly assemble a mechanical army numbering in the billions to fill the gaps under his command.

(End of this chapter)