This is not mechanical ascension...

Chapter 643 I will not enjoy the glory alone

Yes, Sheffield clearly understood that only the ultimate life form could bring such a sense of oppression.

At the same time, an even more bizarre idea emerged in his mind. He looked at Qinglong stiffly, his voice trembling.

"This is... you killed him?"

This question, like thunder, woke up Graham and the other two. They turned their heads to look, with horror and awe in their strange eyes.

"Me?" Li Ming was stunned. He didn't know why this guy would come up with such an idea. He shook his head and said, "How is it possible? This body was found deep in the Red River Star Stream."

"Red River Star Stream..." Sheffield came back to his senses and remembered that there was such a thing as the Red River Star Stream.

If he thought about it carefully, he could have guessed it, but the flesh and blood were so shocking that it almost shattered his ability to think.

His eyes were blazing as he whispered, "So this is the secret deep within the Red River Star Stream, the flesh and blood of the ultimate life form. No wonder the Empire and the Federation have been guarding against it so closely and not a single word has been leaked out to this day."

"In fact, it was not flesh and blood at the beginning, but a complete corpse, but it was later cut into pieces." Li Ming explained further.

"Divided..." Sheffield widened his eyes, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He could no longer find the words to describe the shock in his heart.

There is something that can cut the flesh and blood of the master...

But then he thought, the Titan Relic should be fine, even if it was damaged, the material was still the original one...

"When will the research begin?" Graham couldn't help it anymore. He looked at the flesh and blood, licking his lips, as if it was delicious.

"I need to show you some information..." Li Ming took out a smart terminal from somewhere and said, "Currently, the existing research data has already solved the problems required for the early evolution of the ultimate life form..."

"So everyone, now all you need is the Ultimate Gene Seed. You don't need to waste time on other things."

"Only the gene seed is missing?" Sheffield was surprised and quickly moved towards the smart terminal. The four of them gathered around to take a closer look.

"... extracting a substance called source material from the corpse, fusing it with the gene seed, and modulating it into gene source material, thereby enhancing the basic level of the living body..."

“…It’s unbelievable that it has come to this. How on earth is this…”

"…The research is progressing so fast that the ultimate gene seed is already ready…"

There was a constant stream of exclamations from several people. Li Ming waited quietly for them to digest the news. After more than ten minutes, they gradually calmed down.

"Sir..." Graham let out a long sigh, raised his head and said solemnly: "Although we only lack the gene seed, we have to absorb all the information before we can start the work."

"There is a lot of information that goes hand in hand with the Ultimate Gene-Seed and cannot be skipped."

"You guys take your time, I just want the gene seeds." Li Ming said directly, "How long will it take to get results?"

"It's hard to determine the timing. We haven't started yet." Sheffield said with difficulty, and the resistance in his heart had disappeared.

There is nothing more exciting than witnessing the birth of the ultimate life form, and this person is most likely a blue dragon.

The golden thigh is about to become a thigh that crosses the universe.

"You should start as soon as possible." Li Ming nodded, and added: "Also, I won't hide it from you. I stole this base from the Star Alliance."

Several people were not surprised, as these research data were obviously inconsistent with Qinglong's direction, and the recording patterns of many marked data reflected the various customs of the three major civilizations.

"A group of middle and lower-level researchers have surrendered to me. I am handing them over to you now. These people were originally responsible for research work, and they are also very handy to use."

"But..." He emphasized, "People's minds are hard to predict. Although I have used various methods to confirm that they are truly loyal, they will inevitably have other thoughts during the research process."

At this point, his voice gradually turned cold. "So, let me be frank. If anything unexpected happens, you will be the first person responsible."

"But at the same time, if I become the ultimate life form, you will stand at the top of the stars with me, and be engraved in history. The glory will not be mine alone."

The pros and cons were all laid out before their eyes, and they had no fear at all, only excitement.

They were certain that in their hands, the ultimate gene seed would be born.

"Sir Qinglong, I will send you an external link later. Please start the termination procedure." Graham took the initiative.

The other two also spoke up. This was the insurance measure that Li Ming had mentioned before.

If they come here rashly, no one can be sure of any risks. If they do not terminate the process within a certain period of time, the insurance measures will spread the reason for their disappearance to the interstellar through various channels.

It might not necessarily cause any damage to Qinglong, but if something unexpected happens, at least it will allow others to see Qinglong's true face.

Li Ming didn't care either, his eyes fell on Sheffield who didn't speak.

He smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "How can I take any insurance measures in time? Please ask Li Ming to tell my daughter. I'll be busy now."

Li Ming nodded, and several people couldn't wait to quickly take over the relevant research and start working as soon as possible.

Li Ming ensured that there were no problems with the security measures in the base, cut off external communications, and left behind mechanical guards.

After everything was ready, he came to the lower level. The authority here was extremely high and no one except him could come here.

There are two mechanical guards guarding it, and in the middle is the incomplete holy fortress, floating here quietly.

Yes, the Holy Castle is here too.

With the help of the characteristics of mimicry, if something unexpected happens he can use the Holy Castle to come here as soon as possible and exert a certain strength to eliminate all uncertainties.

After making sure everything was OK, he passed through the star gate and returned to the Mechanical Royal Court.

Zhuque will synchronously inform him of the progress of the experiment and report to him various needs.

"The ultimate gene seed is also on the right track..." Li Ming returned to the Heavenly Palace and crossed this matter out from the little notebook in his heart.

"The ultimate gene seed is bound to be a long process..." He was mentally prepared and there was no rush for this matter.

After all, it is unknown how long Yongyuan's active period will last.

I habitually browse the interstellar network, and things related to machinery have not yet fallen from the interstellar headlines.

The latest related news is the achievements of Mechanical Seed in the medical field.

In today's interstellar age, there are very few incurable terminal illnesses. For ordinary life forms, what needs to be considered more is whether the cost of treatment is affordable.

Many people have discovered that for the treatment of some terminal illnesses, directly undergoing full-body transformation and then becoming a mechanical life form is actually much less expensive than continuous treatment.

After becoming a mechanical life form, the original terminal illness can no longer be called a disease, and it can be cured by eating two pieces of iron.

Naturally, it caused quite a stir, and many large medical organizations are considering this application. Li Ming glanced at it and watched a few videos of the Mechanical Seeds. When he was immersed in it, he was suddenly interrupted by the news from Anatoly.

It's not just Anatoly. As soon as Li Ming opened the message box, Anduin also sent a message, as well as a few slightly familiar X-level life forms.

"...There are four X-level life forms in the Sea of ​​Stars. They disappeared one after another within half a month. The battle locations were all in their own bases, and they had no power to resist..."

Anatoly's message was concise and to the point. Li Ming's expression was restrained and his brows were slightly furrowed. Four X-level life forms suddenly disappeared...

Along with this news came a data package, which, after decoding, contained pictures and video materials.

The headquarters of the four dead X-level life forms looked quite miserable, all of them had suffered serious damage and countless casualties.

Initially, the relevant civilizations thought that this was just a simple interstellar massacre, and in order to avoid causing panic, they did not make a high-profile announcement.

It was not until more and more similar incidents occurred and more and more X-level life forms disappeared that they realized something was wrong.

Li Ming frowned slightly and opened Anduin's message, and found that it was similar to Anatoly's, all about this matter.

Four X-level life forms were attacked in their lair. This...

Li Ming vaguely felt that this matter seemed not so simple.

Is it targeting the United Organization of Higher Life Forms, or these guys?
He immediately decided to hold a meeting and set the time for six hours later. It was very hasty, but this matter was also very hasty.

After the message was distributed, Qinglong's smart terminal kept ringing.

Most of them responded by confirming their participation, while some asked for “leave” because time was too tight and they really couldn’t spare the time.

Li Ming was too lazy to look, so he checked on the Black Hole Network and the Star Network, and found that there was very little similar related information. The relevant civilization news was well blocked, perhaps because most of the people present were dead.

When attacking someone else's lair, there is bound to be certain risks, and the guy who does it is quite confident in his own strength.

He pondered and carefully looked through the information provided by Anatoly and Anduin to see if he could find any clues.

Six hours passed quickly and the joint meeting was held as scheduled.

In the virtual conference room, figures flickered as X-level life forms descended one after another. The number of absentees was not large, less than ten.

No one spoke, the atmosphere was heavy, and many X-level life forms had already received the news.

The members who did not receive the news noticed the strange atmosphere and asked a few questions in a low voice. They also learned about the death. Their faces changed in shock and they responded in solemnity.

No one was absent from the board of directors, the replacement had taken place quietly, and the representatives of the three major civilizations had been kicked to the member seats.

The news about the Mechanical Seed did not cause any waves.

Anduin frowned, Anatoly looked solemn, and the others had different expressions, all of them were speculating.

Even Gustav looked very heavy-hearted and learned the news through some channel.

Li Ming took a quick look and got straight to the point: "Most people have arrived, so I won't waste any more time. You should all know what happened. If you have any thoughts or guesses, please share them."

After a moment of silence, Anduin spoke first, "Of the four x-level life forms that disappeared, the most powerful one, Lord Hoffman, has an energy level of 600X, and the weakest has an energy level of 150X..."

"If it was in his lair, I would not be sure to kill Mr. Hoffman. The person who did it must be very powerful."

"In addition, these four do not have a common mortal enemy, so the enemy's purpose of attacking them is probably not for revenge, deterrence or other reasons."

There was silence in the members' seats, and everyone looked unhappy. This attack without any purpose was even more terrifying.

This means that the next one could very well be any one of them.

Li Ming nodded, then turned slightly and asked, "Mr. Gustav, what do you want to say?"

Gusta's heart skipped a beat, and he said in a deep voice, "You suspect it's me?"

Many eyes gathered together. Gustav was suppressed by Qinglong and forced to disappear. The influence of the power he created collapsed completely. It was hard to guarantee that he did not have resentment in his heart.

If Qinglong cannot be touched, his followers will most likely be touched. With Gustav's strength, it will be no problem for him to kill four people.

"I'm just asking what you think. There's no need to react so strongly." Li Ming said calmly.

Gustav had an unpleasant look on his face. All eyes in the members' seats and the board of directors' seats were on him.

No one cares about the dispute between him and Qinglong, but if he kills innocent people indiscriminately, he will become a public enemy.

Even he couldn't help feeling a sense of heaviness when facing the oppression of the entire united organization of higher life forms.

He immediately explained: "It's definitely not me. I'm not that stupid. Killing these people will not do me any good."

"If I want to vent my anger, I might as well ambush Anduin and the others on the board of directors."

He said it so bluntly that he received several grim looks.

"That makes sense..." Li Ming nodded. He also knew that Gustav was not a big suspect and was just bluffing.

After hearing Qinglong's words, most of his eyes that were fixed on Gustav disappeared.

Gustave has been ruled out for the time being, so there are almost no suspects.

No one mentioned the three major civilizations, and everyone understood that, at least based on the current clues, they had no reason to take action.

"...The United Organization will not ignore the loss of any member's life for no reason, Master Anatoly, Master Anduin, Master Perkins... Master Cernil..."

Li Ming named four names in a row, and said in a cold voice, "Please go to the place where they died and investigate in detail to see if there are any clues."

"Also, any nearby X-level lifeforms are to provide any assistance they can."

"If anyone refuses to help without reason, I will initiate a proposal to expel them. Indiscriminate killings concern the life and safety of every member of the organization. I hope you will fully cooperate."

There was no proposal for this order, but everyone nodded solemnly without any objection.

Anatoly's eyes flickered with some resistance. He wanted to take the risk too much, but he also knew that he couldn't refute it.

"Besides, if necessary, I will go there in person."

Finally, Li Ming also gave everyone reassurance.

Everyone then breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to Anatoly and others, Qinglong was the real stabilizing force.

(End of this chapter)