Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 288 Mechanical Awakening

Awakening is one of the important markers that distinguishes the mechanical type from rune golems, mechs, and the like.

Unlike equipment-type pets, which rely on the passage of time to slowly develop their spirit, mechanical-type pets can be awakened through special and exclusive methods, completely transforming them from cold machines into intelligent beings.

However, this method of spirit initiation has always been controlled by the Federation. From war machines to civilian tools, the spirit initiation ceremony is handled by a special federal department.

And now, Shuke can even awaken spirits?

Shuke released the robot vacuum cleaner and said, "Although I'm not very skilled at it yet, I think I've got it down."

Upon receiving confirmation from Shuk, Bai Qi's eyes immediately lit up.

The same machine, before and after being awakened, has vastly different combat power and potential. Now that Shuke has mastered the ability to awaken, wouldn't he be able to build an iron legion?

He's about to become the man behind the mechanical emperor again?

Hmm, why does this development feel so familiar, and I have a bad feeling about it?

Just as Bai Qi was about to get cocky, Shu Ke poured cold water on him, saying, "However, this kind of awakening will consume my mechanical fire seed, so it cannot be used continuously, otherwise it will damage my essence."

Sure enough, he knew it wouldn't be that good.

Bai Qi sighed, glanced at the robot vacuum cleaner in front of him, and said, "In that case, we'd better carefully select the candidates for Spirit Awakening, and not waste them."

"However, the fact that the mechanical spark is the source of the awakening is somewhat unexpected. How come there hasn't been a single word about it leaking out all these years?"

Mechanical Fire is a seventh-tier technology, but there are still quite a few mechanical creations that have ignited it. If the Fire had this ability, someone would definitely have discovered it by accident.

"The research project has already been approved, but if possible, Beastmaster, you should collect more seventh-tier technologies. It will be very helpful for me to figure out the reason behind it."

I'll try my best.

Bai Qi sighed. At present, Professor Chu was the most likely person to provide seventh-order mechanical technology, but according to Professor Chu's requirements, he had to develop a core patent for the mechanical department before he could exchange it for him.

Although the Spirit Orb used runes, Professor Chu, considering its mechanical appearance and epoch-making significance, decided not to argue with Bai Qi further. As for the rune mechanical weapon, although Professor Chu acknowledged its mechanical creation status, unfortunately, it was classified as a first-level patent under the rune mechanical structure and could not be redeemed.

Therefore, his only option now is to develop a technology for fusion between machine and meat.

"Shuke, take some samples from the junction of flesh and blood. Delta, we need to speed up the research."

After these days of intense study, he has now gained a basic grasp of biology, while Delta seems to be showing signs of becoming an expert.

There was no other way; when Delta encountered phenomena she couldn't understand, she simply evolved into the corresponding form and experienced them firsthand before continuing to learn.

In response, Bai Qi could only say that true knowledge can only be gained by combining theory with practice, and that practice must be the kind where one personally serves as the sample.

Bubbling.

(Okay, Delta has recently come up with some research directions and would like to discuss them with her master.)

"Oh? Tell me about it?"

(So ​​we can try to train Shuke and Beta... and then...)

"Hmm, that makes sense. Let's go try it out."

After saying that, Bai Qi grabbed Delta and the husky and headed straight for the biology building, completely unaware of the hesitant Cordyceps behind him.

"Weren't you just saying you were going to give me special treatment?"

Cordyceps looked at Bai Qi, who had completely forgotten about it, speechless, his face full of confusion.

Isn't it said that the later the contract is formed, the more value the beast tamer will give? Why does it feel like the opposite is true here?

Crackling.

(Epsilon, please send me another opponent in my dream, one that looks like me.)

"Alright, I'm coming right away."

Upon seeing Alpha arrive, Cordyceps immediately adopted a fawning demeanor. After obtaining Alpha's approval, it dragged Alpha into a dream.

"It seems that keeping this memory is sufficient."

Watching the memory being fought back and forth with Alpha, Cordyceps suddenly thought of a way to become stronger. Silently observing Alpha's movements, Cordyceps gradually refined its portrayal of Alpha.

If this image could be recreated in a dream, it would probably scare a lot of people to death.

……

Ancient Su City.

Wuhou Martial Arts Hall.

The chilly autumn wind did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the spirit masters heading to the Wuhou Dojo. Even though the dojo was already packed, spirit masters from Gusu City and nearby cities continued to come to watch the battle.

The first-ever Spirit Master Tournament in the Federation's history may not have the same grandeur as a battle between Beast Masters, but for Spirit Masters, this tournament will be more exciting than any Beast Master battle.

This idea is perhaps only understandable to those who lack talent.

"I didn't expect that even though I temporarily borrowed the zoo's space for a live broadcast, it still wouldn't be enough."

Looking at the sea of ​​people below, Zhuge Xu complained, but the smile on his face betrayed his true thoughts.

Once the first Spirit Master Tournament concludes successfully, their Wuhou Dojo and even the Wuhou Consortium will become famous throughout the Federation. In addition, the final mysterious prize will definitely push the competition's popularity to a climax.

Of course, even if the final result is still lower than his expectations, Zhuge Xu doesn't care.

The Federation's designated manufacturer of military-grade products, the sole producer of rune-infused mechanical weapons, the responsible unit for one-third of the Federation's Spirit Master Breeding Centers, and the sales point for Spirit Orbs...

With these elements in place, this match can only be considered icing on the cake.

"Look at your grin, your mouth is practically stretched to your heels. It's a good thing Xia Yi isn't here, otherwise you would have driven him crazy."

President Qin looked at Zhuge Xu speechlessly and couldn't help but chuckle.

Although the Xia Group has secured the production rights to the Spirit Orb, the profits it can earn are undoubtedly terrifying. However, if Xia Yi knew that the Wuhou Group had intercepted the Rune Mechanical Armor, a device that perfectly complements the Spirit Orb, he would probably be spitting blood.

"This is not my fault. I readily relinquished the production rights of the Spirit Orb. The Rune Mechanical Armor was just an accident."

Zhuge Xu spoke with a sense of helplessness, but his heart was filled with joy.

Originally, the Wuhou Consortium had not made any achievements in the field of machinery and could not recruit any skilled mecha pilots. However, now, because of Bai Qi, Professor Chu, the most senior mecha pilot at the Star Machinery Academy, personally led a team to their place to form a research group. The Wuhou Consortium has thus initially acquired the qualifications to enter the machinery manufacturing industry.

And all of this was also thanks to Bai Qi.

They're definitely the lucky star of the Zhuge family.

"By the way, why hasn't Bai Qi arrived yet? He is, after all, the inventor of the Spirit Control Ball. If he doesn't come, this match will lose a lot of its luster."

Zhuge Xu looked behind Chairman Qin but did not see Bai Qi.

"I've already sent Luo Xiang to call him. That brat is late again. He's really not worthy of any praise."

President Qin sighed in annoyance.

"No need. I just saw Master Luo return outside. He must have contacted Bai Qi."

Yi Yu walked in from outside the door, looked at Chairman Qin who had an angry expression, and smiled, "I think Bai Qi should arrive before the final battle."

"I hope so."

Upon seeing Yi Yu appear, Chairman Qin composed himself, exchanged a glance with Zhuge Xu, and said, "In that case, let's begin according to the procedure."

"Alright, there are quite a few spirit masters participating today, so we definitely need to hurry."

Zhuge Xu nodded, and then began to direct the personnel of each department to their positions, while President Qin also notified the beast tamers of the association to prepare.

Organizing such a large-scale event involving the entire city of Gusu is absolutely not enough with just the beast tamers from Wuhou Dojo. Therefore, Wuhou Dojo only provided the venue, and the referees and other matters were basically handled by the beast tamers from the association.

……

While the group was busy with their research, Bai Qi remained engrossed in his work.

"Another failure. As expected, the feasibility of cultivating Shuke Beta mechanical cells is still quite low."

Bai Qi looked at the lifeless cells in the petri dish with some regret and sighed heavily.

After discussing it with Delta, they decided to try to cultivate husky cells to act as a fusion agent, helping the mechanical and flesh fuse together.

But for some reason, husky cells lose their ability to divide after leaving their host body and slowly degenerate into metal, making them unable to function as a fusion agent.

Bubbling.

(It seems Delta still needs to study for a while longer.)

Delta also felt some regret, but it was quickly replaced by perseverance, and she was not affected by the failure at all.

"There's no need to rush. If we've been researching for so long without any results, perhaps our approach itself is flawed. Let's take a break first."

Bai Qi patted Delta and said, "Next, you should study the fusion of the Proto-Beasts and Ancient Species. After all, this is closely related to you, and it might be easier to study it."

Bubbling.

(Delta understands.)

Delta nodded and continued his research, while Bai Qi suddenly remembered something, looked at Shuke who was analyzing data beside him, and asked, "Shuke, what time is it now?"

Shuke paused for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "It has been almost three days since you started your research, Beastmaster. According to the schedule, you should be at the Spirit Master Battle Tournament by now."

"Holy crap, I completely forgot about that!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi's expression changed, and he quickly grabbed Delta and tried to run outside, while simultaneously grumbling at Shuke.

"Shuke, why didn't you remind me?"

"According to the records, I have reminded you ten times, but you ignored them all. I suggest you cancel the alarm setting next time and replace it with an electric shock reminder."

"Tell me honestly, are you being controlled by Beta right now...?"

(End of this chapter)