Psionic Fossil, Second Mechanical Creation!

Night.

After leaving Mien's rented room, Wang Zhong drove his small electric scooter to a dilapidated construction site in the suburbs.

At the construction site.

A pile of decaying iron plates lay scattered on the ground.

As Wang Zhong walked, each step he took kicked up dust from the ground of the construction site, which was covered in dust.

The first floor of the construction site had a dilapidated building structure, while the second floor consisted of standing, rusted steel bars.

No, it should be said that this second floor was never even built.

"This construction site has been abandoned for over ten years. It's indeed very suitable for a temporary base."

Wang Zhong arrived at a dilapidated house on the first floor of the construction site. He looked around, then focused his attention on himself.

"Mechanical God Book."

The next second, with a thought, Wang Zhong summoned the [Mechanical God Book] in his mind.

Swish, swish.

Instantly, a light blue virtual panel appeared before Wang Zhong's eyes.

[Host: Wang Zhong] [Cleric Title: Primary Saint] [Companion Sacred Artifact: Mechanical God Book] [Cleric Ability: Mechanical Communication LV1: As the owner of the Mechanical God Book, the Host can communicate with any Mechanical Creation, perceive all its emotions and abilities, and has a slight ability to control Mechanical Creations.] [Cleric Ability: Mechanical Evolution LV1: As the owner of the Mechanical God Book, the Host can use the power of the [Mechanical God Book] to upgrade and evolve any Primary Mechanical Creation into a Mechanical Creation imbued with mysterious power.] [Mechanical Saint Power: 4/13] [Mechanical Remains: Electric Heart (Primary Mechanical)] [Upgrade Progress: 1/6] [Strength Level: Level 2 Psionic Warrior] [Remarks: During the process of collecting these mechanical remains, the Mechanical God Book will passively feed back some Psionic energy to the Host, allowing the Host's strength to be enhanced.] ...

"My strength? It's actually reached the level of [Level 2 Psionic Warrior]?"

The next second, Wang Zhong looked at his [Strength Level Attribute] before him. His eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed, "This is the benefit of collecting [Mechanical Remains]? No wonder I feel my strength has become even greater..."

"According to the information on this panel, I collected one mechanical remnant, and the upgrade progress reached one-sixth?"

"Could it be? If I collect the remaining five mechanical remnants, then this upgrade progress will be full?"

"Uh? But what mechanical remnants should I collect next? Give me a hint!"

A moment later, finding no answers, Wang Zhong shook his head. He then opened the black suitcase. In the moonlight, the various items stored inside the suitcase were clearly displayed before his eyes.

Two hundred and ten thousand currency.

Two fist-sized Psionic Fossils.

And two [Semi-automatic Mechanical Aiming Firearms].

At this moment, Wang Zhong ignored the currency and focused all his attention on the two [Psionic Fossils].

One fist-sized [Psionic Fossil] was enough to allow a [Level 1 Psionic Warrior] to break through to [Level 2 Psionic Warrior].

And only ten fist-sized [Psionic Fossils] were needed to allow a [Level 2 Psionic Warrior] to break through to [Level 3 Psionic Warrior].

As for how higher-level [Psionic Warriors] broke through, Wang Zhong didn't know, because with his strength, he couldn't access higher-level psionic knowledge.

This was also why some [Psionic Users] would steal these [Psionic Fossils] at all costs.

"Snap!"

In the empty house, Wang Zhong took off his black gloves. Following some unknown information, he touched one of the [Psionic Fossils] with his bare hands. A trace of blue psionic light flashed on his fingers, and a mysterious message appeared in his mind.

[One Psionic Fossil can allow a [Saint] to use the [Mechanical Evolution LV1] Cleric Ability once. At the same time, depending on the intensity of the psionic energy contained within, it will slightly enhance the power of a [Primary Mechanical Creation].] ...

This was the hint given to Wang Zhong by the [Mechanical God Book].

"So, besides this [Saint Power], I can also use this Psionic Fossil to use [Cleric Abilities]."

Snapping back to reality, Wang Zhong narrowed his eyes. He picked up one of the [Psionic Fossils] and thought for a moment. With his left hand, he removed the [Disposable Disguise Mask] he was wearing.

[Psionic Fossil] + [Disposable Disguise Mask] = ?

"Now, I'll test it out."

As he spoke, Wang Zhong placed the two items together. Then, with a thought, a pale blue virtual panel appeared in his mind.

[Mechanical Evolution, Activated]!

"Rumble!"

As Wang Zhong used the power of his thoughts to activate this [Cleric Ability · Mechanical Evolution LV1], the attribute column for [Mechanical Evolution LV1] on the panel flashed, and a deep, pale blue light suddenly bloomed.

At the same time, Wang Zhong's head felt as if it had been struck by something heavy. With a "buzz," a heavy roaring sound echoed throughout his consciousness.

Boom!

The next second, a crackling sound of electrical discharge erupted by Wang Zhong's ears. Immediately after, countless flashing blue currents were released from the [Psionic Fossil] he held in his hand.

Eighteen pale blue currents.

A full eighteen pale blue currents poured into this [Disposable Disguise Mask].

A moment later, the [Disposable Disguise Mask] suddenly floated in mid-air. Blue electric arcs appeared on the mask, and under some unknown power, the mask was undergoing a peculiar evolution.

Soon, a semi-transparent facial mask outline floated before Wang Zhong.

Finally, countless pale blue electric arcs merged into this semi-transparent facial mask outline.

With that, all anomalies quickly subsided.

"Snap!"

As Wang Zhong reached out and took the new [Facial Mask Outline], a new virtual panel appeared before his eyes.

[Bionic Disguise Mask]

[Level: Primary Mechanical Creation]

[Attribute: Electric Power: 100%]

[Attribute: Appearance Change LV1: Once worn, this bionic disguise mask allows the wearer to copy another person's appearance and transform into their likeness for one hour. Cooldown: forty-eight hours.]

[Attribute: Integration LV1: This bionic disguise mask can perfectly integrate with the wearer's face, undetectable by ordinary high-tech equipment.]

[Attribute: Toughness LV1: The material of this bionic disguise mask is tough, comparable to bulletproof vests.]