"Zhang Xiliang, what does this 'Mechanical Ascension' everyone is discussing mean?"
Only after Han Dong spoke did Zhang Xiliang slowly pull his gaze away from the VIP room. After all, it was his first time seeing such an exquisite Mechanical Body.
"I don't know everything either. In essence, Mechanical Ascension is Core Formation for jiangshi."
A jiangshi had to meet the following conditions to be considered to have achieved Mechanical Ascension.
1. Mechanical Body coverage had to exceed 50%.
2. The proportion of "implanted machinery" had to reach a certain threshold.
3. Rumor had it that during Core Formation, the individual would see a vision completely different from that of ordinary jiangshi, one related to machinery.
When all three conditions were met,
the Mechanical Body assembled across the individual's body would evolve alongside them during Core Formation.
This was especially true for the "implanted machinery" that grew together with the flesh.
Its essence would transform into an entirely new Mechanical Domain beyond the reach of current technology. Its materials, mobility, automation, and every other aspect would undergo a qualitative leap.
That was called "Mechanical Ascension."
"...The Mechanical Body advanced alongside its host! It surpassed the current level of science—interesting.
Doctor, it seems the path you chose is quite promising. If we could bring this system back, it might hold tremendous significance for the manor."
"Doctor? What doctor?" Zhang Xiliang looked utterly confused, unable to understand what Han Dong had just said.
"Nothing. The auction is about to begin."
"...Oh, right."
The time had come.
Robust personnel from the Ministry of War immediately sealed off the venue inside and out.
Anyone who refused to comply with the venue's management or violated the rules would face direct accountability from the Ministry of War... In serious cases, they would be executed on the