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Chapter 57 Gunkan Sushi
High-end ingredients often require only the simplest cooking methods.

But...

Faced with a meal consisting of—a witch's egg, a magnetic storm heart, and a miniature model of a glittering golden battleship…

What cooking method should I use to create a dish suitable for breakthrough purposes?

Li Zhe looked at the three materials that exuded an eerie aura.

These three things, any one of them.

Taken individually, they would be enough to drive any mecha pilot on Earth crazy.

Now, these ingredients will become the key to breaking through bottlenecks and reaching new heights.

"Commander, according to my analysis, these three materials have different energy properties, and direct fusion carries a great risk. Pre-processing is necessary."

Xing's voice echoed in Li Zhe's mind.

She has entered the most rigorous chef mode.

"Please allow me to plan the best cooking solution for you."

"Tell me about it," Li Zhe said with great interest.

“First, there is the [Witch’s Egg].” Xing’s semi-transparent energy body appeared beside Li Zhe, and her fingertips lightly swept across the air, revealing the virtual three-dimensional structure of the [Witch’s Egg].

"It contains the purest primordial abyss power, which is the cornerstone of this breakthrough. I suggest you crush it and use a special method to activate its activity, as a sauce for this 'dish'."

Li Zhe nodded.

“Secondly, there is the [Heart of the Magnetic Storm].” Xing switched the projection. “The electromagnetic and data power contained within it is a perfect catalyst. Grinding it into uniform particles can be compared to… rice.”

Li Zhe touched his chin.

Rice with the sauce from before...

Is this some kind of sushi-making project?

"Finally, there is the main material, [Steel Soul_YAMATO]. Its structure is stable, and you have a thorough understanding of its background and structure, making it the perfect container to hold all this energy."

"So, I'm going to make... a gunkan sushi?"

Li Zhe couldn't help but smile slightly.

Gunkan Sushi.

Literally, gunship sushi!

"A clever, apt, and reasonable name, Commander." Xing's tone remained as serious as ever.

"Then, let's get started."

Li Zhe took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening.

He first picked up the "Witch's Egg" covered with eerie purple patterns and suddenly exerted his strength.

"Click——"

The hard eggshell shattered instantly.

Along with the egg fluid inside, it turned into a uniform purple powder and a viscous substance that glowed like caviar... A pure and ancient abyssal aura emanated from it.

Li Zhe mobilized the energy within his body and carefully injected it into the device.

It's like simmering over a low flame.

This "dipping sauce" is gently warmed, allowing its primal power to be slowly unleashed.

The entire mass of matter was rapidly compressed into a small size, just the right size to be swallowed in one gulp.

Next up is [Heart of the Magnetic Storm].

Li Zhe placed it in his palm.

With hands clasped together, slowly grind it using a microscopic vibration at an extremely high frequency.

Soon, the crystal shimmering with a ghostly blue electric light transformed into a handful of blue "rice grains" that were even finer and more uniform than the finest sushi rice.

Finally, he picked up the "Dimensional Key" named "Steel Soul_YAMATO".

It radiated a soft golden light and lay quietly in Li Zhe's palm.

It seems to be waiting to be given a brand new mission...

"Xing, there's just one last step left."

Li Zhe looked at the ship spirit beside him.

"Yes, Commander."

A barely perceptible blush, a mixture of solemnity and anticipation, appeared on Xing's face...

"Energy extraction process, commence."

She approached Li Zhe with a hint of piety.

She parted her cherry lips slightly and carefully took Li Zhe's outstretched index finger into her mouth.

That moment.

Li Zhe felt his core body temperature rise uncontrollably once again. "Commander, to ensure an absolutely stable energy supply and avoid failure due to excessive energy fluctuations, I need to perform continuous and deep absorption. The entire process is expected to last one minute. Please remain relaxed."

Xing's voice rang in Li Zhe's mind, giving a serious explanation.

Although Li Zhe knew very well that with her current "juicing" efficiency, it would probably only take her two seconds to finish.

But this star... it seems like he's gotten addicted to it, is he using his position for personal gain?
However, this feeling isn't bad.

Li Zhe simply closed his eyes and wholeheartedly experienced this wonderful "energy transformation" process.

Every second was filled with subtle and interesting moments.

Xing's soft moan, tinged with a hint of satisfaction, echoed in his mind.

100 points of high-purity energy were finally perfectly transformed and refined.

"call……"

Li Zhe let out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if his spirit had been elevated to some extent.

"Let's begin the final step."

He spread the caviar evenly over the rice grains.

Then it was carefully placed on the deck of the "warship".

Finally, the immense energy transformed from the stars was slowly injected into it.

"Om-!"

The three ingredients blended perfectly together at this moment.

An unprecedented, dazzling light, a blend of gold, purple, and blue, burst forth!

[Legendary Breakthrough Dish: Abyss Battleship Sushi, complete!]

Li Zhe looked at the "dish" in front of him, which could be described as a work of art.

"Gudong..."

He couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

To be honest, I'm a little nervous.

I'm also a little excited.

It's done!

Li Zhe gritted his teeth, opened his mouth, and swallowed it whole!
boom--!!!!!!!!!
In an instant, a terrifying force exploded within his body!
"Well--!!!"

Li Zhe let out a roar.

That smell...

So delicious!!
However, after eating it, this is how my body feels.

This isn't good!
Every inch of my muscles, every bone, every cell.

It was as if everything was completely deconstructed, shattered, and reassembled at this moment.

"Commander, calm down and relax. Your body is undergoing a chain reaction, energy fusion is taking place!"

Xing comforted Li Zhe, her voice trembling slightly.

To alleviate Li Zhe's pain during his breakthrough, she transformed into a golden stream of data and instantly merged into Li Zhe's body, doing her utmost to channel energy into him and share the impact.

"Direct the overflowing energy to the core of your spine to adjust your energy circulation system!"

Guided by the stars, Li Zhe endured the excruciating pain that felt like it was tearing his soul apart.

He controlled the raging torrent of energy within his body.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly at that moment…

I do not know how long it has been.

Just as Li Zhe felt his consciousness was about to be swallowed up by the endless pain—

A deafening roar, originating from the deepest part of the soul and seemingly the creation of the world, suddenly exploded!

That basic combat power barrier of 3.9 that had troubled him for so long...

Shattered!

An unprecedentedly powerful force surged forth from the core of his body, washing over his limbs and bones!

[Ding! Congratulations! Your base combat power has exceeded 4.0!]

Although his combat power had already reached a higher level through the fusion of the Demon God Armor and the Star.

But this kind of breakthrough, which comes from the body itself and is the purest and most essential, brings a completely different feeling!
It was at the very moment that Li Zhe completed his breakthrough.

The enormous energy within his body seemed to have found an outlet.

"call--!"

A blinding golden bolt of lightning burst forth from his fingertips.

It was perfectly integrated into the plastic model of the Yamato battleship that he and Xing had assembled together!
(End of this chapter)