The Legendary Mechanic

by <unknown>

  After the first two weeks of war, the number of troops had decreased, resulting in a far less intense battle compared to at the beginning. At this time, another advantage of the Golden Alliance was greatly magnified—the Evolution Badge!

  The Aberrations had strength far beyond a player’s current level, but the flaws were also obvious; they were restricted to melee battles, and most of their skills would be frozen. This had led to the inability to fully utilize the superiority of the biological Aberrations in ultra large scale group operations due to the high concentration of firearms.

  However, this was a different case in the small and medium scale battles where the enemy would have less firepower.

  At the current stage of the war, the Golden Alliance no longer deliberately pursued the advantage of having lower damage, and using the powerful attack capabilities of the aberrations, they traded their resurrection times to invade the strongholds. By the fifteenth day, two other guild alliances had already been eliminated by them.

  By the seventeenth day, only two alliances were left—the Golden Alliance and the Galactic Business Alliance. Both sides reached an agreement to not attack strongholds but rather settle the war in a decisive battle without regrets.

  Having decided to end with a bang, both sides chose the battlefield to be Dragon Hill, which had already been renamed to Dragon Grand Canyon. They fought from morning till night, and in the end, the Golden Alliance won with a weak advantage, having less than two thousand players on the battlefield when the last member of the Galactic Business Alliance was killed.

  The national war thus came to an end with such a result. Once it was over, the forums became the carnival grounds for the Chinese players. Even those who were eliminated politely sent congratulatory messages, acknowledging the win of the Golden Alliance for the first national war. The Galaxy Times as well as various reporter groups also released reports and articles, especially the group led by Bun-Hit-Dog. They were full of flowery praises, so cringy to the point that even the Chinese players that saw it felt their scalps tingle in discomfort.

  The ‘Galaxy Chronicles’ was also updated, classifying the first national war as the ‘Milton Battle’, recording all the wars that took place, large or small. Because the Chronicle was one where players could add in their own input, everyone just had to upload the battles they had experienced to completely restore the entire process of the national war.

  Even after the national war ended, the players did not leave but rather reluctantly returned to Planet Milton, treating the environment and using their engineering machines to transform their strongholds into cities.

  Because it was a rare occurrence for people of all factions to gather, some players set up stalls, and soon, many more joined in, turning the place into a trading area. PVP players also felt an itch to look for people to spar, and thus, Planet Milton became lively again, as though it had turned into a new Main City for the players.

  In the office of Black Star Palace, Han Xiao closed the forums with a smile on his face.

  “It’s finally over, after more than half a month. The time taken was much longer than in my past life.”

  He did not provide any help throughout the whole process and thus was very happy to see that the Golden Alliance had won. The Chinese players had achieved good results, showcasing his fruitful efforts in the past four versions toward them.

  The first national war in his previous life had a far-reaching impact, being marked as one of the major landmark events in the ‘Galaxy Chronicles’. The rules of the battlefield were passed down from then and eventually became a tradition recognized by the players. If they chose to fight again in the future, the same set of rules would have to be observed. The victory of the Golden Alliance would inevitably increase the attractiveness of their faction. As new players in the future considered which factions to join, with the older players blowing their own trumpets, the former would definitely choose the Black Star Army over the rest, due to its potential benefits.

  The most important thing was that with the length taken to fight the national war, it had brought him far more benefits than expected!

  Han Xiao opened the interface, glancing at the value of his EXP gauge as he smiled.

  “It’s about two months before the Pro League. I didn’t expect this wave of experience to give me what I needed…” Based on his calculations, he had enough to upgrade from level 331 to 340. This was much earlier compared to his initial estimations!

  Within this wave of experience, there was a huge portion that was contributed by the former Limitless Financial Group players who switched factions midway.

  “Little Soro, Little Soro. I must sincerely thank you for your help. Half of the labor belongs to

  you.”

  Han Xiao was extremely satisfied.

  With enough wealth and foundation on his hands, there was no need to hesitate. He directly invested all his experience into his levels.

  Divine Throne Mechanic leveled up to Lv.32. +500 Energy, +5 STR, +5 DEX, +18 END, +25 INT. You have received 20 Free Attribute Points and 1 Potential Point.

  Divine Throne Mechanic leveled up to Lv.40. +500 Energy, +5 STR, +5 DEX, +18 END, +25 INT. You have received 20 Free Attribute Points and 1 Potential Point.

  You have received the Promotion Mission for Lv.340!

  Lv.340 Promotion Mission: Raise one of your (God’s Trait Transformation) skills to at least the 10th level.

  “Hmm?” Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled.

  His (God’s Trait Transformation Machinery] had already reached the ninth level. Constructing another Universal Treasure would allow him to reach the tenth level.

  The upper limit of his Divine Throne Mechanic Class was capped at sixty. Thus, there was no mission for a change in class at 340, only the Promotion mission.

  “This seems quite easy this time round…” Han Xiao mumbled, but then he laughed to himself.

  It’s not that the mission is easy, but rather, I’m too good.

  He was originally intending to use a Mission Completion Card for his Promotion, but he now dispelled the thought. Regardless, he had to increase his God’s Trait Transformation skill, so there was no need to waste a Mission Completion Card on it. After the Intelligent Plague disaster, the dynasty had opened up a Gold Grade blueprint exchange channel for him. As long as he had enough faction Contribution Points, he could redeem a blueprint and craft it. He had the patience to wait for a while. Furthermore, the effect of his Evolution Cube depended on his Energy Level. Now that he had the Dragon Emperor Star Energy Extraction Technique on hand, Han Xiao intended to raise his Energy Level to the next tier, obtaining an extra stack of bonuses from the Evolution Cube. This would also require some time before he reached his target.

  Han Xiao directly took out his communicator to contact the Crimson Dynasty. After expressing his needs, he soon received a list of blueprints to choose from.

  After scanning it carefully, he selected one of them, sending out a redemption application.

  The next step would be to await the approval of the dynasty’s senior officials to obtain his blueprint.

  While the Gold Grade blueprints were precious to mechanics, to the point that having money alone could not buy it, with the fame and influence of the Great Mechanic Han, this was not an issue. Having authority in one’s hands really made things a lot better.

  Han Xiao was in a joyous mood, playing with his communicator whilst waiting for the dynasty to reply. Casually looking at the lively scene that was taking place in Planet Milton, he suddenly had an idea.

  In his past life, the location of the first national war was also on Planet Milton, so it was regarded by the players as a commemorative Main City. However, after the version update, the planet was requisitioned and no longer opened to the public, thus becoming a regret for many of the players.

  “When the fight between the three Universal Civilizations and the Super Star Cluster Alliance is over, officially concluding the fourth exploration phase, I’ll buy Pla
net Milton and the several surrounding planets to give them to the Golden Alliance…”

  Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled.

  This move would not only deepen the army’s presence among players but also reward the Golden Alliance. The excellent results of the Golden Alliance have brought us huge benefits. Though it’s an internal matter of the players, I should not be too stingy and make a statement to deepen the sense of belonging for the army players.

  Isn’t it just a few planets? Just this paltry sum, I can buy it directly!

  Chapter 1190: Promotion! |

  Half a month passed by in a flash. Because the battle of Planet Milton had been settled, the preparations for the Pro League began to rapidly heat up. Players liked the new and fresh concepts, so analytical posts about the strength of professional players began to be posted on the forums, and various teams had also begun to promote and mobilize themselves. But Han Xiao did not pay attention to all of this. As soon as he obtained the Gold Grade blueprint, he threw all his affairs to Sylvia, concentrating on production.

  Because it was his first time creating this blueprint, Han Xiao worked for half a month, experiencing many failures and accumulating a lot of proficiency before he obtained a Gold Grade end product, obtaining his God’s Trait Transformation point. “It’s done!”

  In the machinery modification room, Han Xiao could not hide the joy on his face, casually throwing aside the Gold Grade equipment he had just created to open his interface and use up the point.

  God’s Trait Transformation Machinery) has reached the 10th Stage.

  There are now unknown changes in your Life Hierarchy.

  You have obtained a new understanding of Machinery. +15% chance of forming a new exclusive expertise. The skill (Universal Simulation] has obtained a sublimation.

  You have begun to perceive part of the power of the transformation route – (Talent Unknown).

  You have received (The First Sanctum) Ability Fragment x 1.

  “Oh, that’s right. Every fifth increment indicates a new realm.” Han Xiao nodded to himself.

  When he reached the fifth stage for his God’s Trait Transformation, the same notification had appeared. This time, he had obtained a fragment of the First Sanctum.

  He glanced at the effect of the tenth stage. It increased the level of all Mechanic skills from the (Apostle Mechanic) to the [Divine Throne Mechanic) Classes by three, along with a 1.2 times bonus to Machinery Affinity, a forty percent bonus to skill effect, and a 1.3 times bonus to damage and shield durability… It was basically a replica of the fifth stage’s effect, with an increase in the bonus range provided.

  “This is similar to the fifth stage in that it provides an increase in combat abilities, not bad… eh? What’s this?”

  Han Xiao suddenly realized that the progress bar behind the ability name had changed. The expected (10/?) had become (10/15).

  “The unknown question marks are now revealed… Is the highest level of God’s Trait Transformation capped at fifteen? And it seems like you can only see this limit when you reach a certain level…”

  Scanning it carefully, he found that the change was more than just these factors. From the 10th to the 11th stage, the number of points required to level up the skill had inflated to 6 points. At the same time, there was also a surprising notification.

  Your (God’s Trait TransformationMachinery] has reached the 10th Stage.

  You have triggered the transformation requirement. For each requirement completed, you can reduce the cost of upgrading by one God’s Trait Transformation point.

  Reach level 345

  Comprehend a Unique Talent

  Create a Gold Grade blueprint

  “Going above the tenth stage not only requires points but also missions to be completed. This is a little like the advancement missions… Will the Mission Completion Card be effective here?”

  While he was surprised by the changes in the God’s Trait Transformation skill, he had no intention to experiment with it now. He turned his head, letting his mechanical assistant clean up the workshop while he directly teleported to a barren planet where he had previously placed a Throne beforehand.

  Whoosh!

  His vision spun, and he found himself now in the middle of a desolate gorge. Looking up, the walls on both sides stretched up all the way, forming a straight vision toward the sky.

  This was a planet located in the hinterlands of the Black Star Army. He had chosen to advance here because he did not wish to make such a big commotion.

  Han Xiao stowed the Throne away that he had his machinery place there beforehand before taking out the Evolution Cube and activating it.

  Buzz!

  The dark strands of Evolutionary Energy seeped out, and Han Xiao guided it into his body. A wave of pain burst out, as a black cocoon was formed outside his body. On his interface, the notification of the effect of the Evolution Cube used swept through his screen like a waterfall.

  You have utilized the Evolution Cube (Gold Grade)!

  You have received a permanent special benefit — [Gene Optimization: Evolution Cube)!

  Identifying species… Identification complete.

  Your current species is: Void Star Pursuer

  Your genetic structure is being optimized…

  The first optimization has succeeded. Your potential qualities have increased. It is detected that you have received this level of optimization before. You have received +O STR, +O DEX, +1 END, +2 INT, +O MYS, +O CHA, and +3 Energy.

  Your Energy Level is above Level o. The second optimization has automatically succeeded. It is detected that you have received this level of optimization before. Your potential qualities have increased, and you have received +1 STR, +1 DEX, +2 END, +3 INT, +0 MYS, +0 CHA, and +4 Energy

  …

  Because your Energy Level is above Level 24, the 26th optimization has succeeded. Your potential qualities have increased, and you have received +85 STR, +90 DEX, +113 END, +148 INT, +76 MYS, +60 CHA, and +560 Energy

  During this period, he had taken the time to learn the Dragon Emperor Star Energy Extraction Technique, and just yesterday, he had broken into the twenty-fourth level for his Energy Realm. The first time he used the Evolution Cube, his Energy Level was only at fourteen. Thus, the first sixteen levels of the gene optimization had been triggered previously, and the effect of repeated use was far worse than before. But the effects from the seventeenth to twenty-sixth optimizations were normal because it was being triggered for the first time.

  In total, his Strength and Dexterity had increased about 700 points, Endurance by almost 900, and Intellect over 1,100. Mystery and Charm had also increased by around 500, giving him a total of almost 4,500 Attribute Points. His energy had also gone up by around 4,000 points.

  “The effect is pretty good, with a greater increase than when was used for the first time. This is probably because of the higher-level bonuses.”

  Han Xiao scrolled to the back of the notifications and was startled.

  You have obtained 26 rounds of gene optimization. +40% Experience needed to level up. Lasts for 26 months. You have fulfilled a special condition: Possess a Racial Talent and obtain more than 20 levels in gene optimization.

  You have triggered a Special effect.

  The next time you undergo a Race Evolution, you will receive +30% to your attribute balancing, and your Racial Talent will also be additionally strengthened,

  Gene Optimization has ended.

  With a cracking sound, the black cocoon shattered, and the evolutionary energy returned to the Evolution Cube.

  The pain caused by genetic optimization slowly faded. Han Xiao’s nerves were now extremely tough, and this sort of pain could not even distract him. He only stared at the notification on the interface with joy.

  He only thought that the Evolution Cube would give a bonus for the first ten energy levels. The additional effect for the twentieth was something he did not expect. No player had ever reached this level back in his previous life.


  “The last time provided me an additional opportunity for Race Evolution, and this time, it will increase my attributes in Race Evolution. Wonderful.”

  Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled.

  At his level 300 Race Evolution, there had already appeared the option of (Void Archangel]. This meant that during his level 340 Evolution, he could reach the pinnacle of his Void Genes, which would likely give him a path that would lift his gene limiter!

  Because the Race Evolution for one that lifted the gene limiter would give a lot more attributes compared to a general evolution, he was even more overjoyed.

  “Good things come in pairs! It was worthwhile spending all my free time with Feidin!”

  Han Xiao was ecstatic. Taking a deep breath, he calmed down his emotions, keeping the Evolution Cube.

  Looking at the indication of ‘Completed’ on his level 340 Promotion Mission, he solemnly chose to complete the mission.

  Boom!

  The ground quaked!

  Surging Mechanical Force exploded out from him, rising to the sky!

  Lv.340 Promotion Mission completed!

  Promotion succeeded!

  +120 END Bonus! 1 END = 690 Health = 700 Stamina

  On the road of Evolution, you have taken yet another step forward.

  Race Detected: Black Star Race (Specialty race, unchangeable)

  Randomly selecting five suitable evolutionary directions… Extraction complete!

  Please select two from the five Race Evolution choices below and receive one talent from each:

  [1] Saint-Carmel Race

  [2] Void Deity (Human Form)

  [3] Innate Star Body

  [4] Ancestor of the Void-New (Human Form)

  [5] Void World Worm

  “What the hell are those two options?”

  Enduring the drastic changes in his body, Han Xiao looked on with doubt.

  Of the five options, he had never heard of the names of the (Saint-Carmel Race) or (Innate Star Body). Even after checking his database, there was still no record.