You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 46 My First Experience with Mech Piloting [Please Read On, Thank You]

The yacht's hull structure was rebuilt, and its armor strength was greatly improved.

The power system has been optimized to its fullest potential.

Both top speed and range have seen amazing increases!

Although its appearance remains unchanged, this yacht is no longer just a tool for enjoyment.

At this moment, she clearly possesses the qualities that a military prop should have!

The moment the enhancement was completed, Xing's body also underwent changes.

The energy body became more condensed, and its golden eyes shone with a deeper light.

"Commander, with the completion of the mothership's initial enhancements, my mech's support mode has also been unlocked."

"Oh? Show me."

"As ordered."

The star's energy transformed into a stream of light and instantly merged into Li Zhe's body.

"Um?!"

Li Zhe didn't react for a moment.

This mecha support...

Yes, it was directly my own doing.

Li Zhe felt as if a brand new "operating system" had been added to his body.

Xing's voice could resonate directly in his mind.

To conduct in-depth communication without delay or barriers.

This feeling……

It's as if you have an absolutely loyal, incredibly capable super AI inside your brain!

"Commander, I can now perform a basic fusion with your muscle armor."

"That's interesting, let's try this trick again!"

With a thought, Li Zhe activated the "Netherwave Messenger".

A jet-black demonic armored mech quietly materialized beside him.

At the same time, the star's energy transformed into a dazzling golden stream of light, attaching itself to Li Zhe's wingman.

"Om-!"

The light shone brightly!

Originally, it was a demonic armor that was entirely black and filled with an aura of ominousness and destruction.

Once attached to the star, it underwent an astonishing transformation!

The jet-black armor faded and reformed, transforming into a pure, snow-white color, like the first snowflakes.

At the seams and core of the armor, a dazzling golden energy flowed.

The overall aura of the mecha is that of a bloodthirsty demon god.

In an instant, it transformed into a statue filled with holiness and majesty...

God!

But what shocked Li Zhe the most was—

This white mech, modified from Star Demon, has armor on its back that can slowly unfold like a regular mech!

It revealed a mysterious cockpit filled with shimmering stars, like the deep universe!

"Commander, please enter my core."

Xing's voice remained calm as always.

But upon closer listening, it seems to carry a peculiar charm of welcoming someone from all sides.

Looking at the dreamlike cockpit that opened up to him, Li Zhe couldn't help but swallow hard.

With an unprecedented sense of novelty, I strode forward.

Go in.

This was an experience I'd never had before, it was like...

They entered the star's "body" and were encased in an exoskeleton armor.

The cockpit is not filled with cold machinery and wiring, but rather resembles a vast and profound cosmic space composed of countless radiant stars.

Li Zhe could clearly feel a close connection that had been established between himself and the stars.

It was as if our souls had merged into one at that moment.

Li Zhe slowly leaned back in the cockpit seat.

The seat was practically custom-made for him, perfectly fitting his body curves.

With his hands slightly clenched together, he grasped the control component made of pure energy—

"boom--!"

A terrifying force, powerful enough to shake the entire island, erupted from the core of the machine and surged into his limbs and bones!

Li Zhe opened the panel, and the data was refreshed again.

[Number: Unnamed (Customizable)]

【Model: 3-meter-class composite functional mech (Ship Spirit - Attachment Mode)】

[Mech Combat Strength: 7.26]

[Armor Module: Demon God Armor - Ship Spirit Star Form]

[Armor: 80/40]

[Energy: 40/40] "Holy crap!"

Looking at the explosive growth in data, Li Zhe couldn't help but swear.

The base combat strength jumped from 3.63 to 7.26!

It's doubled!?

This is... human-machine integration?!

"Commander, your adrenaline levels have spiked dramatically, and your heart rate has exceeded 180 beats per minute. Should I adjust your core temperature and provide physical cooling?"

Xing's voice carried a hint of concern.

"Need not!"

Li Zhe laughed loudly and pushed the control lever.

"Take off, charge to the summit!"

"As ordered."

"boom--!!!!!"

The white mecha instantly soared into the sky!

Above Starfish Island, Li Zhe fully experienced the ultimate driving pleasure.

Every movement of the mecha was perfectly synchronized with his thoughts, flowing smoothly and without any delay.

He switched to the platinum-gold high-frequency battle blade, creating dazzling sword flowers in the air.

As the sword flashed, it seemed to leave visible ripples in the air.

"This power is incredible!"

After testing its flight performance, Li Zhe then had the white mecha engage in a high-intensity combat sparring session with his black demon god form.

The two demon gods, one black and one white, clashed fiercely in the sky above Starfish Island.

Fists and feet clashed, and the clang of metal echoed.

The aftershocks of the energy even stirred up huge waves on the sea surface.

After a series of exhilarating tests, Li Zhe's mastery of the new ability became increasingly proficient.

He discovered that he could experience the pure combat pleasure of being a "mech pilot" by "piloting" the white mech.

When he returns to his mech body and fights alongside the white mech, he can experience the tactical thrill of "fighting with both hands simultaneously"!

These two modes...

Cool!
Double the happiness!
……

Over the next few days, Li Zhe's life entered a highly efficient and fulfilling cycle.

During the day, they pilot the yacht mothership, navigating and training in the nearby waters to familiarize themselves with various operations.

At the same time, it also allows Star to continuously optimize the mothership's internal systems in preparation for future large-scale modifications.

Those extra bedding, dressing rooms, and vanity tables take up too much space. Optimize them, optimize them all!
After acquiring the boat, they basically took care of their daily meals and living arrangements on it.

Life on a boat is more convenient than living in a villa on an island.

The key is that there's also Xing, the thoughtful "housekeeper," to take care of things, which is much more worry-free than living in a villa.

Anyone who has owned a yacht knows that boats are incredibly expensive, with expenses only increasing over time.

But the more Li Zhe used this boat, the more economical it became.

With the blessing of the stars, the water, electricity, gas, and even the internet on this ship are all free!
I've really cut back on expenses these past few days.

On the open-source front, things are also progressing steadily.

Li Zhe will remotely manage Jiangdong Shipbuilding Group.

Of course, the main approach is to simply hand the matter over to the authorities.

Thanks to Xing's incredible computing and management capabilities, this shipbuilding group, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, stopped its decline.

They even received several orders from the coalition government and won some engineering projects, showing faint signs of revival!

Li Zhe also didn't forget his old craft.

The process of "practicing, training, and preparing meals"!
The monsters in the outer regions of the Steel Empire are no match for Li Zhe now.

Whether he went out alone or fought in coordination with Xing's white mech, he did it as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

Those monsters that used to require some effort to find the right position to deal with are now not even worthy of carrying their shoes.

He was like a farmer, tirelessly harvesting "ingredients" in this field called "Abyss".

Every time they returned with a full load of food, they would hold a "culinary" feast at Xing's suggestion.

"Commander, I suggest boiling the [Power Pipeline] in energy supply fluid to maximize its electromagnetic activity."

"Commander, the best way to consume [Mechanical Demon Steel Core] is to coat it with [Silicon Conductor Chip] powder, mix it with energy replenishment liquid, and bake it at a low temperature for a better taste."

With Xing's help, Li Zhe's "cooking skills" improved by leaps and bounds.

And his combat strength steadily improved through this daily "nutritional supplementation".

3.7 ...

3.8 ...

3.85 ...

however.

When the base combat power of the muscle armor approaches the value of 4.0.

Li Zhe finds himself facing an unprecedented crisis...

(End of this chapter)