Base Initially Completed, Shortage of Traditional Chinese Medicine

As the magical light of the Crystal pendant continued to shine, the scene inside the abandoned factory underwent a earth-shattering transformation. The once-dead production lines seemed to be imbued with life; one by one, the rusted machines began to stir under the guidance of the light, emitting a low and powerful hum. Dust was sucked away by an automatic cleaning system, cobwebs drifted away with the breeze, and the entire factory was resurrected.

Liu Yun stood to the side, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of his Machine Race avatar. This seemingly ordinary Crystal ball actually contained such high-tech power, capable of instantly activating an abandoned factory and imbuing it with new vitality.

This is truly incredible! I can't even comprehend this process; it is truly difficult for humans on Earth to understand the technology of the Machine Race. Liu Yun muttered to himself, while infinite excitement surged in his heart.

As the assembly line began to operate automatically, the first Primary Auxiliary Combat Robot slowly slid off the production line. This robot was constructed of metal with sleek lines, its eyes glowing with a red light. Its power source was a Crystal that looked identical to the Crystal ball—a Primary Energy Block—and its chest was equipped with a small laser cannon capable of firing a beam strong enough to penetrate the defenses of monsters.

Every robot produced by a machine base came with a Primary Energy Block; this was a unique feature of this base.

"This is our first combat force!" Liu Yun used the intelligent system within the pendant to issue simple commands to the robot. The robot responded immediately, performing a series of precise movements that showcased its powerful combat potential and obedience.

With a mixture of trepidation and anticipation, Liu Yun decided to personally lead the newly produced Primary Auxiliary Combat Robot for a live-fire test. He chose a relatively safe wilderness area as the testing ground; the terrain there was complex, providing enough space for the robot to engage in combat with a target monster, while also ensuring they could retreat quickly if the situation spiraled out of control.

Before long, they arrived at the designated test area. Liu Yun deliberately created some noise, and a low roar echoed from the bushes in the distance as a massive Iron-Haired Wild Boar charged out.

This Iron-Haired Wild Boar was covered in tough black fur interspersed with a silvery sheen, and its pair of massive white tusks were like two sharp blades, enough to make any creature tremble with fear.

The robot planted its feet firmly on the ground, and the small laser cannon on its chest began to charge. Red light converged into a single point at the muzzle, emitting a heart-stopping energy fluctuation.

Just as the Iron-Haired Wild Boar was about to pounce, the robot fired its laser decisively. A dazzling beam of light tore through the air, heading straight for the Iron-Haired Wild Boar. The laser beam struck the boar's head with precision, instantly penetrating the tough fur and bone to strike directly at its brain.

With a shrill, miserable cry, the massive body of the Iron-Haired Wild Boar shuddered violently. A bloody hole appeared on the top of its head, and it collapsed limply to the ground, its eyes wide open, filled with resentment and fear. The air was filled with a burnt smell—the mark left by the high temperature of the laser beam.

"Impressive, it killed it in one shot! And this is an Iron-Haired Wild Boar, a monster with extremely powerful defenses!"

Liu Yun was very satisfied. With this, he no longer had to fear monster ambushes; as long as the firepower was strong enough, monster hordes were nothing but a joke.

So-called "swarming" tactics appeared incredibly weak in the face of the Machine Race's fire suppression. It could be said that the Machine Race feared swarming the least; with the advantage of superior firepower, no matter how many monsters there were, they were just piles of minced meat.

He returned, feeling satisfied, and then used the Crystal to modify the energy source of the industrial base. He set up some bionic plants on the surface; they were disguised solar collectors that continuously sent light energy down from their roots, maintaining the stable operation of the industrial zone.

In the core area of the base, a massive display screen appeared. It occupied almost the entire wall, emitting a faint blue light. This display was not just an information window; it was the nerve center of the entire base, connecting to the surveillance systems, energy management systems, and combat command systems in every corner.

The surface of the display was as smooth as a mirror, but after being activated, it seemed to come to life. Countless complex data streams intertwined and leaped across it, forming vivid images. From the real-time operating status of the industrial assembly lines to the deployment of the underground defense systems, and even the data analysis of the external environment, everything was under control.

"I need more medicinal herbs. Ever since the Great Nirvana, not only have many powerful monsters appeared in the world, but many rare plants have emerged as well."

Liu Yun stood before the large screen of the Primary Base and deliberated. The medicinal herbs he required would become increasingly high-grade, and this requirement might become more and more difficult to meet.

The trial was irrelevant; he just needed a place that was sufficiently accessible yet hidden enough to serve as a base. With that said, he left to face the more complex challenges waiting outside.