The mechanical carrier functions similarly to the host, containing Chaos Mysterious Energy while using its own Psionic Energy core to exert a similar effect to force-driven energy, thereby releasing superpowers. Unlike ordinary hosts who start from scratch, it can directly unleash strong combat power.
Combat power depends on the performance of the carrier itself and parameters such as the fusion rate and synchronization rate of the Chaos Mysterious Energy. Simply put, the situation is similar to that of the Sorokin. A superhuman who is already strong becomes the host. With a foundation of strength, he can unleash the powerful force of the Chaos Mysterious Energy as soon as he gets started.
However, Chaos Mysterious Energy primarily provides capabilities; it is merely a tool, confined within a carrier. The mechanical carrier itself or the combat AI Sparta controls the body in combat.
Because this device is only Unit 1 and there is still considerable room for optimization, Han Xiao does not intend to turn it into Apostle Weapon immediately.
"Let's call this machine [Mysterious Energy Envoy - First Generation], we'll decide on the official codename after it becomes Apostle Weapon."
Han Xiao was satisfied; he had a large number of skills that increased the upper limit of mechanical skills, and there were still vacancies for Apostle Weapon slots.
"Okay, model number recorded, database entry complete."
Han Xiao nodded, carefully examined the Mysterious Energy Envoy, and asked, "How are you feeling?"
The next moment, a mental fluctuation was released, and the Chaos Mysterious Energy within spoke, "It's a bit cramped and uncomfortable. Find me a better vessel next time."
"Don't worry, the prototype has been created, optimization will be simple." Han Xiao waved his hand; his enhancement skills were equally powerful.
"Hmph, I wish they had changed my vessel to a mechanical life form sooner. At least then I'd have someone to talk to, unlike now where it feels like I'm in prison," Chaos Mysterious Energy complained.
Han Xiao suddenly thought of something, "By the way, do you think I could cut you into eight pieces and load them onto different Mysterious Energy Envoy? That way I could have a Chaos Mysterious Energy squad."
"Don't even think about it!" Chaos Mysterious Energy exploded, "You are not allowed to split my body! Absolutely not!"
"Such a strong reaction, is this behavior uncomfortable to your senses?" Han Xiao asked curiously, mainly because he thought of the behavior of the Sorokin in his previous life and couldn't help but ask.
"Hmph, it's like you dismember a person, and he has to watch helplessly as others use his body parts as weapons, wielding his arms and legs in battle, manipulating his body at will, squandering his flesh and blood, and all the parts even have pain sensations that can be transmitted back to the brain. How does that sound?" Chaos Mysterious Energy complained.
"... Ahem, never mind."
Han Xiao thought about it for a moment, and realized that the scene seemed a bit perverted. He coughed lightly, remained calm, and acted as if nothing had happened.
He then tested the combat strength of the first generation of Mysterious Energy Envoy and the various applications of their abilities, and the results satisfied him greatly.
Chaos Mysterious Energy, as a composite, ultra-high-risk superpower, possesses a wide range of abilities. It can enhance oneself, radiate powerful energy with both mental and spatial attributes, enable supersonic flight, and at a higher level, allow for Secondary Dimension travel, extraction of stellar core energy, invisible telekinesis, gravitational springs, and more, making its effects extremely diverse.
At this time, since the first generation of Mysterious Energy Envoy had not yet received the transformation bonus from mechanical life and Apostle Weapon, their combat power was far from reaching Beyond Grade A. However, in Han Xiao's calculations, once the Mysterious Energy Envoy became Apostle Weapon, with the flexible and multi-functional Chaos Mysterious Energy, they could become the most powerful Apostle Weapon, and even the Dark Emperor had evolved for many years, might not be his match.
"Once the optimization is complete, the Mysterious Energy Envoy will become my top henchman, and might even be able to defeat a regular Beyond Grade A."
Han Xiao was overjoyed to have gained such a powerful combatant.
Just then, Phillip suddenly shuddered and said, "Master, message from the Black Star Palace: Beyond Grade A has come looking for you."
"Who is it?" Han Xiao's eyes narrowed.
It was Black Star Palace! Could someone have attacked his base of operations from his territory?
They're being incredibly audacious. Do they think the Black Star Palace, which I built at great expense, is made of paper? With the fleet stockpiled at the main base, it's at least two Beyond Grade A Tu Shu, posing virtually no threat to the Black Star Palace.
"Uh, neither, it's the Silver Shadow, an ally of the Empire."
Han Xiao was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.
What does it mean that this guy came to my headquarters without saying a word?
"Who is receiving him now? Has he stated his purpose for coming?"
"Ames received him and said he brought a gift in exchange for the right to use the Evolution Cube."
"So that's how it is." Han Xiao suddenly realized.
In the battle with Silver Shadow, since I won, Silver Shadow didn't get the chance to be baptized by the Evolution Cube and hasn't mentioned it since. I guess he's looking for a bargaining chip to exchange for it with me.
"What gift did he bring me?" Han Xiao asked curiously.
"They appear to be some rare blueprints and documents; I wonder where he collected them from."
"Sending blueprints... that's alright."
Han Xiao originally intended to befriend the Silver Shadow Bus, so his demands on Silver Shadow's bargaining chips were very lenient. As long as the other party showed a good attitude, he would lend them the Evolution Cube... In this regard, Han Xiao's style was to treat people differently. For someone like Heber who was always causing trouble, even if he gave him the War Realm, he wouldn't lend him the cube.
"What a coincidence, my main body just happens to be away from headquarters." Han Xiao rubbed Phillip's cheek with his finger. "Where has the Throne been moved to?"
"Reporting to Master, we're almost at the Black Star Palace, about a few more hours' journey." Phillip grinned and clung to Han Xiao's fingers.
"Let Ames and Silver Shadow chat for a while. I'll come over once the Throne is delivered."
Once the Sovereign was created, Han Xiao had the mechanical troops secretly escort the locator "Throne" and Evans back to the Black Star Palace headquarters. Some time had passed, and the transport troops used the exclusive express stargate passage in the legion's territory at great speed. They were almost home now.
Once the Throne is delivered home, he can instantly teleport back using the Sovereign's Teleportation skill. As long as the stay doesn't exceed three minutes, the teleportation function can be reactivated, allowing him to return to this location before the cooldown period begins. As Universal Treasure- level piece of equipment, the teleportation cooldown isn't long.
Meanwhile, at the Black Star Palace.
In the legion commander's reception room, Silver Shadow sat with her hands on her knees and legs together, appearing reserved and polite.
Across from her, Ames sat in the main seat, one hand supporting her chin, the other casually manipulating her energy field to place three glasses filled with drinks on the table. She smiled faintly and said, "Don't be shy, have something to drink first."
Fording, standing nearby, smiled and echoed, "Lord Silver Shadow, the Legion Commander has gone to inspect the territory and will be back in a few hours. Please wait a moment."
"Okay." Silver Shadow nodded, picked up her wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
Ames examined Silver Shadow's unique, bright silver body with great interest. "I heard from Black Star that you're quite strong, and he thinks highly of your potential."
"Thank you, I also have great respect for Lord Black Star."
Silver Shadow responded, then looked at Ames, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Actually, I have a question I'd like to ask..."
"What do you want to say?" Ames smiled gently, picked up her drink, and took a sip.
"Black Star isn't here, so why are you representing the Legion to receive me?" Silver Shadow hesitated.
In his view, although the Black Star Army and Floating Dragon Island are allies, allies do not seem to have the need to receive Beyond Grade A on behalf of their hosts. After all, the real decision-makers here are still the Legion's officers, Dragon Emperor should just be a guest, but now it is behaving like the host.
Could it be true, as the rumors suggest, that there is... that kind of relationship between Black Star and Dragon Emperor?
"Is there anything strange about that?" Ames raised an eyebrow. "Black Star sent me to see him, but he's out. So, of course, I'm here to receive our Beyond Grade A guest."
Upon hearing this, Silver Shadow's expression immediately became somewhat meaningful.
That matter-of-fact tone... Ha, the rumors were true after all!
He had been wondering why Ames had come all the way to the Black Star Palace, but now he understood. If that was their relationship, what else could Black Star have summoned the Dragon Emperor for but the long, sleepless night?
With this in mind, Silver Shadow adopted a more respectful attitude. Although he didn't particularly enjoy small talk, he made a point of chatting with Ames.
After all, they needed Black Star's help, and his family members had come out to receive them. They couldn't just leave them hanging; that would be too impolite.
At the same time, in the Emerald Star Cluster, at the Black Star Army's frontline stronghold.
A spaceship approached from a distance, slowly drawing near the planetary outpost.
Upon seeing this, the Legion's outer space defense forces immediately dispatched two warships to intercept them and issued a warning via a wide-area channel.
"Halt! State your identity immediately!"
After the message was sent, the unfamiliar spaceship slowly shut down and hovered in outer space.
The next moment, a powerful energy surge erupted, and all the energy detection radars in the entire base instantly went off, emitting incessant warnings.
Boom!
"Warning! Warning! High-energy burst detected. Matching event model... Matching complete. Model is Beyond Grade A energy burst!"
Splash--
The entire base immediately erupted into chaos. The fleet from outer space converged, the giant cannons on the ground raised their heads and locked onto the spaceship, and a large number of warships quickly took off, their countless cannons aimed at the spaceship. The base instantly went into combat mode.
The next moment, Tolain appeared in the wide-area channel, his body radiating demonic fire, laughing arrogantly.
"Hahahaha... Hila! I've come for revenge! You injured me last time, but this time I'll wash away my shame. Do you dare to fight me again!"
With that, he unleashed his Beyond Grade A aura upon the stronghold and headed straight for Hila.
In the cultivation room, Hila suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze sharpening.
Han Xiao's warning from some time ago came to her mind, telling her to be careful when encountering problems, as someone might come looking for trouble.
Seeing her former defeated foe, who had once begged for mercy, arrogantly come to challenge her, a thought flashed through her mind:
"Something's fishy... Do they really think I'm a martial arts fanatic?"
Just then, the adjutant sent a message.
"Hila Hela, he has challenged you. What should we do?"
Hila remained indifferent, saying calmly, "What does the Legion Handbook say? How to deal with enemies approaching the stronghold? Do I need to teach you that? Just because the opponent is Beyond Grade A, you don't know what to do? What use are you to me, huh?"
The adjutant shrank back, "I-I understand."
The spaceships in outer space were surrounded by the Black Star Army fleet. After issuing a challenge, Tolain patiently waited for Hila to appear, secretly calculating in his mind:
"Given Hila's personality, she's a battle maniac. There's a 70% chance she'll accept my challenge. Right now, Kasuyi and the others are hiding not far away. As long as I lure her there while I'm fighting her, I can ambush her."
He was pondering the battle plan when suddenly a bright light flashed in his vision.
Tolain hurriedly looked up out the porthole and saw that the Black Star Army fleet surrounding him opened fire without even a warning.
His vision was filled with the light of countless energy cannons!
Tolain's expression immediately changed drastically.
Holy crap, you're not playing by the rules!