If Viper felt like a hunting small venomous snake, the new combat suit felt like a black mamba stalking its prey in the dark, waiting to unleash a lethal strike.
Ferocious!
Sinister!
Han Xiao would only have needed three days to duplicate Viper, but he spent seven days this time.
The remaining four days were all spent on enhancing. The performance, armor, energy source, and modules were all improved!
Chapter 271 - New Mechanical Suit—Amphiptere!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The energy core was still the Bonfire Reaction Furnace, placed around five centimeters below the neck. His Machinery Affinity and machinery skill both improved after the class advancement, so he enhanced the Bonfire Reaction Furnace.
He made a few hidden recesses at the back of the mechanical suit that were connected to the energy core. Energy blocks could be embedded into these recesses. If the energy of the Bonfire Reaction Furnace was finished, these would be the backup energy source. There was also another function—extra power output. It could largely increase the performance of the mechanical suit, comparable to [Overload].
The energy blocks would of course be the [Low Class Energy Crystal] that he had extracted from the radiation crystals from the Shadow Stalker Viper nest. Emerald Grass was currently trying to domesticate the Shadow Stalker Vipers and make the crystals into a renewable resource. It had yet to succeed, but the hundreds of pounds of crystals Han Xiao had were enough.
The armor was made with the new alloy that he had fused from [Advanced Materials], Ellie Iron Alloy. It had a better defense than the Platinum Alloy. The control mode used the newly learned [Nerves Connection]. The helmet had a module that could read nerve signals. It was embedded on the inner side of the helmet like a metal plate, and the functions of the suit could be controlled with just a thought. The weapon modules were the ones that he spent the most effort and time on, all of which were largely enhanced.
The most important new module was a large mounted part that was almost six meters wide when extended fully!
This was a mounted mechanical wing that was embedded onto the back, shoulders, and arms. Its original model was the Sky Swallow Glider, and the surface of the wings was wide. It had a seventy-centimeter radius circular triple fold propeller on both sides and a pistonless rotary turbo engine that could turn 360 degrees!
The Electromagnetic Hover-boots to run-up, Mini Maneuvering Equipment to take off, the wings to glide, providing continuous mobility.
He gave the new combat suit the ability to fly!
Which man did not dream of soaring through the skies? Men’s romance is the stars and the seas!
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You have successfully enhanced [Light Mechanical Suit—Viper], do you want to give it a new name?
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With a flash of insight, a suitable name appeared in Han Xiao’s mind.
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Named Successfully, you received customized blueprint [Light Mechanical Suit—Amphiptere!]
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I definitely have great naming skills.
Han Xiao was very satisfied. Amphiptere is a flying serpent, so it really conveyed a clear image.
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Amphiptere
Type: Light Single-Unit Mechanical Combat Suit
Grade: Dark Green
Basic Stats:
– Armor: 8950/8950
– Defense: 164
– Power: Level 818
– Energy: 4300(+800)/4300(+800)
Height: 1.87m
Weight: 176 lb
Control Method: Low-Class Smart Chip + Nerves Connection (Extra +10 DEX)
Power Source: Mini Bonfire Reaction Furnace (Enhanced) – Self Charge
Recovers Energy at 35/min
Energy Conversion Rate from User: 24 to 32
Energy Storage: Low Class Energy Block x 4 (Exchangeable anytime)
Energy Storage: 800
Stationary Mode Energy Usage: 22/min
Combat Mode Energy Usage: 40/min
Core Power Capacity: 787/850
[Bone Structure Module: PE-0 Nanotechnology Fiber]
– Biological Muscle Inner Bone
– Strengthens muscle when the user moves the body
– Hardens muscle under attack
– Increases Attributes: +38 STR, +25 DEX, +12 DEF
Power Output: 70
[Armor Plating Module: Ellie Iron Alloy Plate (Green)]
+2550 Armor
+48 DEF
Power Output: None
[Armor Plating Module: U9 Colloidal bulletproof Membrane (Green)]
+2400 Armor
+45 DEF
Power Output: None
[Exterior Module: Optical Camouflage]
– Reflects light to achieve invisibility to a certain extent
– Power Output: 20
[Exterior Module: SUI Anti-Radar Coating]
[Exterior Module: Electromagnetic Interference Coating]
[Reconnaissance Module: Vulture Tactical Scanner]
– Smart fire control
– Aim assist
– Includes Tactical Hologram Screen
– Power Output: 25
[Palm Module: Thermo-Electrical Incisor Gloves (Purple)]
– Produces a high amount of heat and deals continuous damage
– Energy Cost: 1.5/s
– Damage Level: 101
– Power Output: 60
[Backhand Module: Thermo-Electromagnetic Incisor Blade (Green)]
– Compounded Magnetic Chain Split Blades with thermal technology
– Energy Cost: 1/s
– Power Output: 80
[Wrist Module: Directional Field Repulsive Machine (Blue)]
– Releases repulsive energy in an arc of 150° and 20m.
– Cooldown: 30s
– Energy Cost: 15 per use
– Power Output: 70
[Arm Module: Sunworm Mini Flamethrower (Purple)]
– Energy Cost 1.5/s
– Damage Level: 104
– Power Output: 60
[Leg Module: Electrical Hover Boots (Purple)]
– Energy Cost: 6.2/min
– Power Output: 55
[Advancing Module: Mini Maneuvering Equipment] * 9
– Energy Cost per unit: 1.4/min
– Power Output per unit: 18
– Power Output: 162
[Survival Modules]
– Body Status Monitor
– Thermostat
– Gyroscopic Stabilizer
– Air Storage
– Filtration Device
– Total Power Output: 80
[Ejection Modules]
– Sonic Bomb * 24
– Mini Split Drill Bullet * 16
– Power Output: 60
[Chip Modules]
– Database Analysis
– Battle Trajectory Prediction
– Battle Assist
– Power Output: 30
[Chip Module: Nerves Signal Recognition]
– Power Output: 20
[Subsidiary Module: High-Speed Injection Needle]
– Equipped: Pain Killer, Stimulant, Healing Agent
– Power Output: 10
[Subsidiary Module: Mini Spider Detector] * 12
– Power Output: None
[Subsidiary Module: Electromagnetic Pulse Controller]
– Applies [Excitement]
– All Stats +5%
– Duration: 15 mins
– Energy Cost: 5 per use
– Power Output: 10
[Subsidiary Module: ‘Poison Ivy’ Body Part]
– Creates suction force, allowing the mechanical suit to hold onto objects
– Power Output: 20
[Subsidiary Module: Mini Detection Radar]
– Power Output: 30
[Mountable Module: ‘Ironfi
st’ Heavy Mechanical Arm (Purple)]
– Power Output: 91
[Mountable Module: “Bat Wings” Turbo Engine Flying Device]
– Power Output: 326
[Additional Ability: Strong Capability]
– During combat, distributes energy to Biological Muscle Inner Bone,
– Increases stats: +40 STR, +20 DEX
[Additional Ability: Snake Devil]
– The mechanical suit uses up all energy at once, entering a special status
– Duration: 2–7 mins
– Cooldown: 7 days
Effect:
– Doubles additional attributes (+156 STR, +110 DEX)
– All modules can be used without any energy cost
[Additional Ability: Absorbent Armor]
– Made with Ellie Iron Alloy, this alloy can disperse applied forces
– Damage Reduction +22%
Remark: “Surprise! I can fly!”
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With all the purple modules, Amphiptere’s attributes were at the standard of Version 2.0. Han Xiao stood with arms akimbo and appreciated his own product.
With the attributes of me and Amphiptere, no one on Planet Aquamarine poses a threat to me. This mechanical suit can be taken into the galaxy to use—it’s some early preparation.
Han Xiao thought far ahead. In the eyes of the players, this was godly equipment in the early stage. Even pigs could fly by wearing this mechanical suit—it was overkill for a novice planet.
Amphiptere was locked onto his nerve signals, so only he could control it.
The class advancement knowledge [Nerves Connection] was a foundation for controlling more complex machinery. The speed of thought was much quicker than the usual means of control, and if there was an injury involving a missing body part, [Nerves Connection] could be used on these biological body parts as well. Of course, Han Xiao hoped that day would never come.
Furthermore, [Nerves Connection] had another key use in his eyes. The players entered Galaxy with a VR-Capsule, and the core principle of the VR-Capsule was the transfer of the players’ mind.
Therefore, if the mind of a player was transferred into an NPC clone, what would happen?
Would the players be locked in ‘Galaxy’ just like him? Would they revive after they died? If they could revive, was the body the original player body or a new body? Or… would something else happen?
From his perspective, he could feel that everything there was real, but he never stopped having doubts. He always paid attention to the forums, anxiously wanting to see if his account in his previous life would appear, and it did not.
How did this happen? Is it butterfly effect, the ‘me’ once changed account? That makes some sense. I did create my account casually back then… or are there other possibilities?
Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled. In all honesty, he kind of wanted to communicate face to face with ‘his old self’. It would definitely be a fresh experience.
To figure out the truth, I still have to start from the players. A mind transferring device like the VR-Capsule can’t be created with just [Nerves Connection]. More knowledge is needed.
Han Xiao kept the doubts in his heart.
What was most important at the moment was to make himself stronger. The stronger he was, the safer it was. He did not want to be killed by someone or some disaster before he figured out the truth, so every new version update would mean danger.
Chapter 272 - Unknown Potential
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“You have been losing blood very frequently, causing your body to be weak, stunted, and your organs recessed. Optimistically, you have three years left to live…”
In the medical room, Emerald Grass wore a pair of rimless glasses and checked Aurora’s body like a doctor, coming up with this pessimistic result.
Without waiting for the expressions of the people present to change, Emerald Grass then said, “Of course, that’s the case for a normal person. Although your body is weak, your cell activity level is something I have never seen before.”
As she was speaking, Emerald Grass took out a few microscope photos, then said excitedly, “Usually, the self-healing of a human body is very slow. Undamaged cells slowly split into new cells to repair damage. In comparison, superhumans have stronger self-healing abilities. Energy or other sources of energy can be used to seal-heal, I, for one, can extract life forces from plants to recover from injuries. Whether it is a normal person or superhuman, self-healing requires energy and nutrition.
“However, your cell is like a drop of extremely concentrated life energy. It could multiply one’s self-healing ability by hundreds and even thousands of times. Your hair, blood, and all your body structures are like extremely strong potions, and to give you an idea of how strong your level of cell activity is… For example, let’s say the cell of a normal person is a bowl of water, the cell of a superhuman is a flame, and your cell is the sun. It’s completely incomparable!
“There are even self-reaction signs inside your cells. Every cell is like a concentrated mature Fixed Star, increasing in activity level automatically every second, yet such a horrifying level of cell activity has no corrosive property at all, only giving life forms a positive impact. Unbelievable…”
Emerald Grass was very tempted. She looked at Aurora with sparkles in her eyes.
The passion in her eyes made Aurora shrink toward Hila.
She knew that look. All of the people wearing white coats in the Germinal Organization had looked at her this way.
“I want to acquire some of your blood as an experiment material. Is it possible that…”
“No!” Hila rejected without hesitation. She looked at Emerald Grass hostilely and seemed like she was going to act at any moment.
Aurora was her sensitive spot; she would not allow anyone to violate her.
Han Xiao crossed his arms and sat on the table to the side. He cut in the conversation and said, “I admire your attitude. Science is all about non-stop improvements and the everlasting ambition of wanting to know the core technology… However, this is a sick person, not your test subject. Also, I guess you can’t beat the redhead.”
Emerald Grass curled her lips, turned away to keep her diagnosis tools, and said casually, “She didn’t need to be diagnosed at all. Her power has just been suppressed for too long and can’t fully take effect. As long as she doesn’t die, her power will slowly recover, and so will she. It might even… Never mind. Anyway, she just needs to rest for a while, then her body will recover, and her scars will disappear.”
Han Xiao raised his eyebrows. He understood what Emerald Grass did not say, and it made him think.
Aurora became a liquid in his previous life. There had not been a chance to see the exact effect of her power, so he wondered what it would be like once it got stronger.
Since she’s the younger sister of Hila, Aurora will definitely not be much weaker. Could it be controlling life forms? Han Xiao guessed randomly.
For him to know Aurora’s status, he had to get in combat with Aurora, and the bottom line of that would be to slap this pitiful little girl. With his power, the result would not be very optimistic. Of course, Han Xiao would not do that, and Hila would definitely fight him with her life.
Hila heaved a long sigh of relieving. She stood behind Aurora, placed her hands on Aurora’s shoulder, and pinched lightly.
As long as her sister was okay.
“By the way, she was brainwashed once, and another personality was created. She will become a puppet that only follows orders once it’s triggered by the keyword. Do you have a way to solve that?” Han Xiao repeated what Cyberlos said.
“I’m a Pharmacist, not a Psychiatrist—you should find a professional,” Emerald Grass said casually without even turning around. “However, from my experience, if it was just a normal brainwash method, as long as it is not triggered and strengthened for a long time, the effect of the brainwashing will gradually
fade as time passes till it disappears. Therefore, the guards in Bell of Death Island would mass brainwash the prisoners every once in a while. However, as you know, the people in that place are all very strong, so the brainwash didn’t have much effect. Instead, there were always some prisoners that killed a few guards in such occasions.”
A professional? Han Xiao contemplated while touching his chin. Suddenly, he looked at Hila. Aren’t things about the mind Hila’s strong point?
Upon noticing his sight, Hila waved her hands and frowned. “My power is too invasive. I’m scared of making mistakes, and the risk is too high.”
“Then you’d better discover and enhance your power more.” Han Xiao felt helpless. In his mind, Hila at her peak could play with the soul of a life form like playing with plasticine without hurting the fragile soul.
“Leave if there’s nothing else. I’ve asked a few Inhumans to test my drugs, don’t disturb me.”
They looked at her. Emerald Grass took out a transparent container filled with a weird and dark green liquid that was still bubbling, holding a syringe and flicking the tip of the needle.
Emerald Grass was what was known as a Pharmacist in technological civilizations.
In magical civilizations, Pharmacists were called Witches.
Han Xiao paid a silent tribute for three seconds for these players testing the drugs.
To sacrifice themselves for technological advancement, how noble.
They left the pharmacy room and walked slowly on the street. Suddenly, Hila turned to him and asked seriously, “What are your thoughts about this?”
Hila only showed interest for things that involved Aurora and did not have the cold face like she always did. She only asked for an opinion from Han Xiao because she trusted him. Han Xiao had saved Aurora from the sea of pain, and they had no friends or family in the world, so only Han Xiao was trustworthy.
Han Xiao pinched his chin and said in a low voice, “It’s best to rest more. I will build a special wheelchair for her. Also, your sister was imprisoned for so long, so it’s better to let her connect with the outside world, make some new friends. If you are worried, I can introduce a few lawfully good teenagers.”
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