"This? This is a third type of mechanical existence?"
"A [Mechanical Warrior]?"
The moment Wang Zhong saw the attributes of this [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior], he froze. Then, a delighted smile abruptly appeared on his face.
This was the third type of mechanical existence after [Mechanical Creation] and [Mechanical War Beast]!
[Mechanical Warrior]!
At the same time, these several evolutions had allowed Wang Zhong to roughly figure out a pattern.
That was, the evolutionary limit of this [Cleric Ability: Mechanical Evolution LV1] was at most power equivalent to a [Level 3 Psionic Warrior].
"So, this Mechanical Evolution LV2 should correspond to a [Level 4 Psionic Warrior], or perhaps a level above that?"
"I really can't wait to see what other powerful abilities I'll gain after evolving this [Mechanical God Book]!"
A moment later, Wang Zhong clenched his fists and muttered expectantly, "I wonder what the exact stats of this [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] are?"
Almost as soon as this thought crossed Wang Zhong's mind, the virtual panel before his eyes changed once again.
[Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] [Detailed Stats: Punching Force: 1,500 jin, Kicking Force: 1,900 jin, Movement Speed: 100m/10s, Jumping Height: 3 meters.]
"Huh? These are the detailed stats of a [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior]?"
"Why does this feel strangely familiar?"
"Punching force? Kicking force and movement speed... Does it have to be this detailed?"
Looking at the new information on the virtual panel, Wang Zhong was briefly startled before delight appeared on his face. He muttered, "Damn! These stats are just short of a [Level 4 Psionic Warrior]. No wonder the panel's evaluation says: capable of defeating any [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]!"
Invincible among those of the same rank!
That was Wang Zhong's evaluation of this [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior].
Based on these stats alone, this [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] was not only invincible against [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]s; perhaps it could even contend with an ordinary [Level 4 Psionic Warrior]!
After all, a [Level 4 Psionic Warrior] only possessed two thousand jin of strength!
Judging by its stats alone, this [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] was not far from a [Level 4 Psionic Warrior].
"Phew."
Coming back to his senses, Wang Zhong looked at the [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] before him. With a thought, white light began flashing across its face, and an ordinary-looking middle-aged man's face replaced its original appearance.
A moment later.
After the [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior] acknowledged him as its master, it stared with a pair of cold, simulated [mechanical eyes]. Then, it suddenly stepped forward, half-knelt on the ground, and said coldly to Wang Zhong, "Greetings, Creator."
Creator?
Was that what these mechanical beings considered him to be?
After thinking briefly, Wang Zhong pointed at his own face and said sternly to the [Level 3 Mechanical Warrior], "Mechanical Warrior—no, Night. From now on, your name will be Night."
"Night, adjust your appearance to look exactly like this face of mine. Then change into a new outfit and remain within a hundred meters of me."
"As you command, Creator."
The next second, Night nodded and replied coldly.
That was right!
This was Wang Zhong's plan!
He would have this [Mechanical Warrior] play the role of the [Night Knight]...
Originally, Wang Zhong had planned for this [Mechanical Warrior] to impersonate him, while he himself transformed into the [Night Knight] and headed to the Slums tonight.
But who would have thought that Wang Zhong would accidentally create a third type of mechanical existence, the [Mechanical Warrior]? Moreover, this [Mechanical Warrior] possessed genuine [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]-level combat power...
Since that was the case, why not simply let this [Mechanical Warrior] play the role of the [Night Knight]?
After all, one was a time-limited [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]...
The other was a genuine [Level 3 Psionic Warrior]...
Besides, wasn't it better for him to stay hidden behind the scenes and strategize?
To be honest, Wang Zhong felt that living behind the scenes and watching the winds and clouds shift was a far more carefree way to live.
Besides, with a subordinate charging into battle for him, wasn't it better for Wang Zhong, the [Creator], to remain behind the scenes?
For gathering intelligence, he had this [Intelligence].
For charging into battle, he had the [Mechanical War Hawk] and the [Mechanical Warrior].
Such an ingenious lineup was simply a perfect match.
Finally, after equipping the [Small Psionic Laser Gun] to the Mechanical Warrior, Wang Zhong nodded and admired his masterpiece with complete satisfaction.
Night.
7:40 p.m.
Inside a snack shop somewhere in the Slums.
Manni, dressed in a black combat uniform with her hair tied into a ponytail, sat at the outermost seat in the snack shop. She scanned the surrounding crowd while holding her [Mechanical Mobile Phone Honor Edition], as though comparing something—or guarding against something.
More than ten minutes later.
Wang Zhong, dressed in a blue casual outfit and carrying two cups of milk tea, entered the snack shop and sat beside Manni.
"Hello, Senior Sister Manni. Here, this milk tea is for you."
"Hello, Wang Zhong..."
Hearing Wang Zhong's polite words, Manni hesitated before responding coldly.
To be honest, as a [Level 2 Psionic Warrior], Manni naturally looked down on a colleague like Wang Zhong, whose strength was ordinary and who loved slacking off...
However, Wang Zhong had a fairly good relationship with Manni's master, [Li Ying]. Thus, even though she did not like Wang Zhong, she ultimately did not make their relationship too awkward.
As a young woman fresh out of the ivory tower and into society, Manni had always done whatever came to mind and never hid her true emotions.
Wang Zhong was well aware of this, so after greeting Manni, he simply began playing with his phone on his own.
However.
Manni did not take the cup of milk tea on the table. Instead, she kept a straight face and seriously asked Wang Zhong, "Wang Zhong, where is your [Bionic Patrol Crow]? Why don't I see you carrying it?"
"I released the [Bionic Patrol Crow] before I came here."
Hearing that, Wang Zhong continued playing with his phone and answered naturally.
Silence.
Upon hearing Wang Zhong's answer, Manni froze for a moment. Then she lowered her head and said nothing more.
At the same time.
Inside a house somewhere in the Slums, seven sleeping [Half-demon warrior]s suddenly opened their eyes.
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