Breaking Through to the Planetary Stage

In truth, most mysterious matters are merely the result of information asymmetry. As long as the information is available and a few clever minds analyze it, finding the root cause is not difficult at all.

"Hmph, so they really are investigating me. I knew that taming monsters would inevitably cause a stir!"

Deep within the Mechanical Base, Liu Yun sat upright before a console constructed from unknown metal. In front of him was a massive holographic screen displaying real-time monitoring data from the outside world, including the covert investigation being conducted by the HR Alliance.

The world is driven by profit; people come and go for the sake of gain. He had never even fully trusted Glinda; any kindness she showed him was at most a "green tea" maneuver to extract value.

"Let me see just how much the HR Alliance has managed to figure out from their lucky guesses," Liu Yun mused to himself. With a flick of his finger, he activated the base's hidden defense system. He had designed this system specifically to counter potential threats, combining Machine Race technology with his own understanding of science.

Soon, the screen displayed footage of Glinda and her team attempting to track him through technical means, along with their various speculations regarding the Crystal.

Some guessed that Liu Yun had received help from an old traditional medicine practitioner and traditional martial arts, which allowed him to progress so rapidly. As for those foreign teammates of his, they actually speculated that Liu Yun's success was something akin to the magic encountered by Cinderella.

This was utter nonsense, and Liu Yun chuckled, already having a plan in mind. He knew well that while the Crystal was the key to his strength, it was not something as simple as magic; the core Machine Race technology contained within it was enough to shake the entire Earth.

He needed to feel a sense of urgency now. News would spread faster and faster, and although these people had guessed correctly by chance, other factions would soon intervene as well.

The Limit Dojo, the Thor Dojo, the military—who wouldn't want to quickly tame beast generals? If they could do that, they could soon use beasts to control beasts and carve out new territories.

Regarding this, Liu Yun could only pin his hopes on the Cell Evolution Fluid. Before reaching the planetary level, there was no difficulty at all for the Mechanical Base to manufacture the evolution fluid; it would only become difficult once he surpassed the planetary level.

In a corner of the base, a massive transparent container stood silently. Inside, two "Dragon Tooth" shards shimmered with a pale blue luster. Through the dual refinement of Liu Yun and Machine Race technology, they had become an indispensable key ingredient for the evolution fluid, capable of greatly promoting the cellular activity and evolutionary potential of biological organisms.

Liu Yun expertly initiated a series of complex pre-processing procedures. The mechanical arms of the Biochemical Synthesizer began to operate with precision, slowly feeding the Dragon Tooth powder into a specialized reaction vessel. Simultaneously, the trace element injection system, precisely controlled via the holographic screen, began its work, slowly dripping various rare elements, enzymes, and unknown energy particles collected from the universe into the reaction system. Each drop was accompanied by a faint humming sound and a flicker of light, as if a ritual of the microscopic world were taking place.

As the reaction progressed, the liquid in the vessel gradually turned from transparent to a pale green, emitting a scent that was both fresh and slightly pungent. Liu Yun stared intently at the data changes on the screen, adjusting the temperature and pressure from time to time to ensure every parameter was perfectly accurate. He knew that even the slightest deviation could cause the effectiveness of the evolution fluid to plummet, or even lead to unpredictable consequences.

Time passed slowly. When all the chemical reactions finally reached a perfect equilibrium, the liquid in the vessel suddenly erupted with a dazzling light, then quickly subsided, returning to a deep and calm emerald green.

Liu Yun gazed at the bottle of evolution fluid, which had condensed countless efforts and wisdom, a flash of determination and anticipation in his eyes.

He knew that this step would be the key to his breakthrough beyond the planetary level and into a higher realm. Taking a deep breath, he took out a specialized syringe from the side, carefully inserted it into the bottle of emerald green evolution fluid, and slowly drew a tube of the life-force-filled liquid.

"Success or failure rests on this one move," Liu Yun whispered. He then stood up and walked toward an Evolution Chamber within the Mechanical Base prepared specifically for him. This chamber also integrated high-end Machine Race technology, ensuring the safety and stability of the evolution process. At this point, the use of the evolution fluid had to be paired with the Evolution Chamber to ensure safety.

Entering the Evolution Chamber, Liu Yun lay on a comfortable bed made of strange synthetic materials, adjusted his breathing, and aimed the syringe at the vein in his left arm. Without the slightest hesitation, he pressed the button on the syringe. The tube of emerald green evolution fluid instantly surged into his body, bringing with it an unprecedented sense of coolness and surging power.

Almost at the same instant, Liu Yun's body began to undergo violent changes. First, the cells within him seemed to be awakened giants, crazily absorbing the energy and information from the evolution fluid, undergoing rapid division and reorganization like never before. His muscle lines gradually became tighter and more powerful, and electric currents seemed to surge beneath his skin, emitting a faint blue glow.

Next, an even more astonishing scene appeared. Liu Yun's hair seemed to be endowed with life, growing wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye, instantly cascading down to his waist. Each strand shimmered with a silver luster, like stars in the galaxy. At the same time, dense lightning swirled around his body. This lightning did not come from the outside, but was a manifestation of the uncontrolled leakage of energy within him, symbolizing the violent and unstable nature of the power inside him.

Amidst the intertwining pain, Liu Yun gritted his teeth, relying on his astonishing willpower to endure this baptism of both body and soul. He knew this was a necessary process for metamorphosis; only by surviving this could he truly step over the threshold of the planetary level.

As time passed, the lightning on Liu Yun's skin gradually became soft and orderly, as if perfectly controlled by him. His eyes also became deeper, revealing a transcendent temperament. When the last trace of lightning dissipated into the air, Liu Yun slowly opened his eyes. He had previously relied on his own strength as a martial artist to break through to the early stage of the War God level!

Now, pushed by the evolution fluid, his physical strength had reached the mid-stage War God level, and his Psychic Power had leaped into the planetary stage in one go—a brand new world. His body continued to evolve under the baptism of his Psychic Power, to the point where the current Liu Yun could survive without breathing and fly freely in the air.

This was the mark of someone who could barely stand on their own in the interstellar space. From this moment on, Liu Yun would truly have the ability to set foot in the world of interstellar civilization.

"I have finally broken through," he whispered to himself, feeling the unprecedentedly powerful force within his body. He knew that from now on, he would no longer be that obscure, ordinary person, but a powerhouse capable of leaving his mark on this universe.

However, from this moment on, the Cell Evolution Fluid would be completely ineffective. If Liu Yun wanted to continue breaking through, he would have to use cosmic substances like the Cloud-Touching Vine or the Spirit of Vegetation, which also brought new goals and conflicts.

It is worth mentioning that the speed at which Liu Yun used "drugs" to boost his strength was far faster than anyone else of his age, but he still faced the problem of his martial arts realm failing to keep up with his strength. As his Psychic Power leaped to the planetary stage, this problem became even more severe.

After all, this step was greater than all his previous improvements combined, so the resulting gap was terrifying, and Liu Yun had no way to solve this problem in the short term.