Base Upgrade Successful

Returning with a full load of supplies, Liu Yun quietly slipped back to the base, having successfully completed his mission while also meticulously collecting rare metallic treasures. In the eyes of the Machine Race base, these rare metals were far more valuable than common gold, and the process of gathering them had been fraught with twists and turns, costing him no small amount of effort. Once he had them in hand, he cleverly avoided prying eyes and slipped into the shadows of the monster-infested town.

On the way, he received a message; it was Glinda, refusing to give up and continuing to invite him to a banquet, hoping to introduce Liu Yun to the various members of the HR Alliance.

Glinda's banquet invitation is nothing more than an attempt to push me into the spotlight of the HR Alliance; it's utterly ridiculous. In this frontier land where monsters run rampant, my greatest stumbling block is actually my former guide. Liu Yun mocked her silently in his heart, his pace never faltering as he headed straight for his destination, encountering no obstacles along the way.

The HR Alliance was a microcosm of international society, a perfect blend of high society and exotic flair, while the world of the bottom-dwellers felt like a forgotten island, isolated from the rest of the world. Liu Yun knew well that he was too close to the bustling hubs of humanity here, and every step required caution to ensure his hoard of secret treasures wasn't exposed to the light of day. Thus, he exercised his wit, sneaking in in batches to quietly transfer the treasures to the dark entrance of the subway, before stealthily slipping into the secret base hidden deep underground.

Inside the base, there was a world of its own; what appeared to be ruins on the surface actually concealed profound mysteries. Inconspicuous firing ports and hidden surveillance cameras flickered with cold, chilling light in the dimness, enough to strike fear into anyone.

Just as Liu Yun set down his heavy burden and stepped into this hall where machinery and wisdom intertwined, low-level robots patrolled the area, silent yet imposing. Holographic projections provided clever camouflage, hiding the entrance behind a dead, silent wall; unless one was in the know, it would be impossible to glimpse its true form. At this moment, he felt like a bridge connecting reality to the future, every step treading the boundary between technology and fantasy.

Deep within the core of the base, the light gradually became soft and bright, though it did not come from sunlight or lamps, but from his Machine Race core.

Where this light converged, a massive Crystal floated silently in mid-air, gently supported by several dense and brilliant beams of light, looking like a star in the cosmos—both ancient and mysterious.

The surface of this Crystal flowed with iridescent colors, with blue, purple, green, and gold interweaving and shifting; every rotation of color caused the surrounding space to surge, a truly marvelous sight.

"I've brought the goods back! Well? What kind of serum can you prepare for me?"

Liu Yun dumped countless monster materials onto the floor, even including the egg of the Undying Bird; he figured that since this thing was so full of vitality, it might serve as material for a serum as well.

"Understood. The host is currently re-planning the serum formula for you! The current materials are indeed sufficient to cultivate a new Cell Activation Serum. Please wait a moment."

The core Crystal instantly absorbed all the materials, and the entire base began to evolve rapidly. The firepower here, and even the concealment measures, achieved a qualitative leap. The Machine Race Clone further reinforced the Defense Robots, increasing their number to three hundred, each possessing the strength of a peak Warrior.

Although not extremely powerful, they had the advantage of sheer numbers. Various systems of the base were also perfected, and the Energy Collector disguised as a tree became even larger and more lush.

More importantly, the core Crystal had gained its freedom. The core Crystal floated up directly, and a Base Main Control Computer was added to this place, carrying a portion of the base's combat power. From now on, the core Crystal could continue to fight alongside Liu Yun!

"After the base upgrade is complete, I will be able to continue fighting alongside you, and your combat will also receive computer assistance."

The core Crystal said this; without the Machine Race core Crystal, Liu Yun's strength would have been reduced by at least eighty percent. The computational support of the Machine Race was an incredibly useful tool for him, whether in cultivation or combat.

He felt joy in his heart, yet he also harbored a sliver of worry.

"Core Crystal, you know about the situation between Li Wei and me. Do you see any way to cover up the fact that I killed him?"

This was critical. With his current strength, he was no match for a peak War God, and even within the HR Alliance, he could not contend with Li Yao's wife, Venina Polenas—a woman backed by an entire family.

"After the upgrade, my computing power has increased tenfold. I can hack into the HR Alliance's internal network, alter all information regarding your actions, and even conduct counter-surveillance on those two for you!"

As it spoke, the core Crystal displayed two people: Li Yao and Venina Polenas. They were flying by plane to the site of the volcanic eruption, hoping to find some clues there.

But that was impossible; let alone clues, the terrain in the vicinity had been altered when the volcano erupted, and they would find absolutely nothing.

This was truly formidable. It could be said that as long as the Machine Race Clone wished, it could hack into any network on Earth; even a local area network could not escape its grasp. The technological level of the Machine Race was beyond what any human on Earth could imagine. If Liu Yun wanted, the HR Alliance could be renamed the Liu Yun Alliance on the digital level.

"Good. With the Crystal, I can monitor anyone on Earth at any time!"

This was also a form of progress. Whether it was hacking into the HR Alliance's internal network to turn it into his own, or monitoring everyone on Earth, these were abilities the Crystal only gained after the base was restored.

The Crystal certainly had more than just these capabilities. As the base became more perfected in the future, it would surely unlock more miraculous abilities, and perhaps even fully restore its former Machine Race body.

Furthermore, the base could now produce more medicine. A robot delivered another orange-red injection; this one did not use the Undying Bird's egg, as the core Crystal explained.

"This monster egg will be implanted with a chip and will be completely controlled by the host in the future, making it even more useful! The current Cell Evolution Serum does not require this substance. Please rest assured and use the latest Cell Evolution Serum."

Liu Yun nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing with determination and anticipation. Under the precise operation of the Robot Nurse, the orange-red Cell Evolution Serum, which contained infinite possibilities, was slowly injected into his body. At first, an indescribable warmth flowed through his veins, as if thousands of tiny lives were dancing, bringing an unprecedented sense of power. But immediately after, this power rapidly transformed into intense pain, sweeping through his entire body like a raging fire; every inch of skin and every bone was undergoing an unprecedented reshaping.

Liu Yun gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead, but he did not make a sound, silently enduring it all. He knew this was the necessary path to transformation; only by experiencing such pain could he become stronger.

As time passed, the pain gradually subsided, replaced by a surge of new power flowing within him. Liu Yun could clearly feel every subtle change in his body; his muscles became tougher and more powerful, his bone density seemed to have increased, and even his reaction speed and mental acuity had significantly improved.

When the last trace of pain dissipated, Liu Yun opened his eyes abruptly, his gaze flashing with a crimson light—the mark left by the cell evolution and a symbol of his increased strength. He stood up and stretched his limbs, feeling his whole body brimming with power, as if he could shake mountains and tear through the void.

"Is this the power of a high-level War General?" Liu Yun muttered to himself, his voice filled with confidence and boldness.

Adding in his abilities as a Psychic, he now possessed the strength of a mid-level War God. In the future, when facing the high-level War God couple, he would finally have the strength to put up a fight.

However, at this moment, the couple had already been driven to madness by their inner demons, harboring even more sinister and terrifying thoughts; they were determined to kill every single Warrior who had been out during that time.