As the crystal pendant's magical light continued to shine, the abandoned factory underwent a dramatic transformation. The production lines, once lifeless, seemed to come alive. One by one, the rust-covered machines started up under the light's guidance, rumbling to life. An automated cleaning system sucked away the dust, and the cobwebs drifted away in the breeze. The whole factory had been revived.
Liu Yun stood to one side, gaining a deeper understanding of the Machine Race Clone's power. This seemingly ordinary Crystal Ball contained such advanced technology that it could instantly activate an abandoned factory and breathe new life into it.
"Unbelievable! I can't even understand how it works. Earthlings really have a hard time understanding the Machine Race's technology," Liu Yun murmured, his heart surging with excitement.
As the production line began running automatically, the first Primary Auxiliary Combat Robot slowly rolled off it. The robot's body was made of metal, its lines sleek, its eyes glowing red. Its energy source was a crystal that looked just like the Crystal Ball—in other words, a Primary Energy Block. A small laser cannon was mounted on its chest, capable of firing a beam powerful enough to pierce a monster's defenses.
Every robot produced by a Mechanical Base came with a Primary Energy Block. That was a distinctive feature of the base.
"This is our first combat force!" Using the intelligent system in the pendant, Liu Yun gave the robot a few simple commands. It responded at once, performing a series of precise movements that demonstrated its formidable combat potential and obedience.
Feeling both apprehensive and eager, Liu Yun decided to personally lead the newly produced Primary Auxiliary Combat Robot on a field test. He chose a relatively safe area in the wilderness. The terrain there was complex, and there was plenty of space for the robot to fight its target, while also allowing them to retreat quickly if things got out of hand.
Before long, they reached the designated test site. Liu Yun deliberately made some noise, and a low growl came from the distant bushes. A huge Iron-Haired Wild Boar charged out.
The Iron-Haired Wild Boar was covered in tough black bristles interspersed with a silvery sheen. Its enormous white tusks were like a pair of sharp blades, enough to make any creature tremble at the sight of them.
The robot planted its feet firmly on the ground. The small laser cannon on its chest began charging, a red light gathering at its muzzle as a terrifying wave of energy radiated from it.
Just as the Iron-Haired Wild Boar was about to pounce, the robot fired without hesitation. A dazzling beam cut through the air and shot straight toward the boar. It struck the boar's head with pinpoint accuracy, instantly piercing its tough bristles and skull and hitting its brain directly.
With a piercing scream, the Iron-Haired Wild Boar's massive body shuddered. A bloody hole appeared in its head, and it collapsed helplessly to the ground, eyes wide with fear and resentment. The air filled with the smell of burning, left behind by the laser's intense heat.
"Impressive! It took only one shot! That was an Iron-Haired Wild Boar, a monster with incredibly strong defenses!"
Liu Yun was very satisfied. With this, he no longer had to fear a monster ambush. As long as their firepower was strong enough, a monster horde would be a joke.
The so-called tactic of overwhelming the enemy with numbers was utterly feeble against the Machine Race's firepower. It was fair to say that the Machine Race feared massed enemies least of all. With superior firepower, even the largest horde of monsters would be nothing but scraps of meat.
Content, he returned to the base. Then he watched as the Crystal modified the industrial base's energy supply and set up several artificial plants on the surface. Disguised as ordinary plants, they were actually solar collectors, channeling a constant supply of solar energy down through their roots to keep the industrial zone running smoothly.
A huge display appeared in the base's core area, taking up almost an entire wall and emitting a faint blue glow. It was more than just an information screen: it was the nerve center of the entire base, connected to the surveillance, energy management, and combat command systems in every corner.
The display's surface was smooth as a mirror, but once activated, it seemed to come alive. Countless streams of complex data crisscrossed and flickered across it, forming vivid images. Everything was under control, from the production lines' real-time operating status and the deployment of the underground defense systems to the analysis of external environmental data.
"We need more medicinal herbs. Ever since the Great Nirvana, the world has gained not only many powerful monsters but also many rare plants."
Standing before the large screen in the Primary Base, Liu Yun spoke thoughtfully. The Chinese herbs he needed would become increasingly advanced, and finding them could grow ever more difficult.
The trial itself didn't matter. He needed a place that was close enough yet well hidden to serve as a base. With that, he left to face the even more complicated challenges outside.
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