More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. With the Battle of Milton concluded, the professional league, which is still in the preparation stage, has seen a rapid increase in popularity. Most players prefer to focus on new events, and posts analyzing the strength of professional players from various clubs have begun to frequently appear on the forums. Various teams have also begun to promote and mobilize their teams.
However, Han Xiao paid no attention to any of this. As soon as he got his hands on the Empire's golden blueprints, he handed over all the affairs to Sylvia and focused on working on the machine.
Because it was the first time creating this blueprint, Master Han spent half a month tinkering with it, experiencing many failures, and accumulating a lot of proficiency before finally creating a gold-quality finished product, and finally obtaining 1 point of Divine Transformation.
"Finally done!"
In the modification room, Han Xiao couldn't hide his joy. He casually tossed aside the newly forged golden equipment, eagerly opened the panel, and used up his Divine Transformation Points.
[[Divine Transformation - Mechanism] has reached the tenth stage]
[An unknown change has occurred in your level of life]
[You have gained a new understanding of mechanics, increasing the chance of developing a unique skill by 15%, and enhancing the [All Things Simulation] skill.]
[You have sensed a portion of the power of the transformation path -- [Unknown Talent]]
[You have obtained 1 [First Sanctum] skill fragment]
"Yes, I wasn't wrong. It really is five stages per level." Han Xiao nodded to himself.
When I reached the fifth level of Divine Transformation, the same prompt appeared, and this time I obtained another [First Sanctum] fragment.
He glanced at the effects of the tenth stage: from [Apostle Mechanic] to [Divine Throne Mechanic], the mechanical skill level increased by 3, an additional 1.2x bonus to total mechanical affinity, 40% increase in ability strength, 1.3x bonus to attack power, 1.3x bonus to shield strength, 60% increase in mechanical creation core power, and 30% increase in output power... It was basically a copy of the fifth stage, but with a slightly increased magnitude.
"Like the fifth phase, this wave also boosts combat power, not bad... wait, what's this?"
Han Xiao glanced at it twice, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, noticing that the progress after the ability name had changed. It should have been [10/?], but now it was [10/15].
"The question mark has changed... So the highest level of Divine Transformation is fifteen? It seems that only upon reaching a certain level can one see this limit."
He carefully reviewed the changes and found that they were more than just a few. The transformation points required to go from the tenth to the eleventh level suddenly increased to 6 points, and an unexpected notification also popped up.
[Your [Divine Transformation - Mechanism] has reached the tenth stage.]
[You have triggered a transformation requirement. For each requirement you complete, you can reduce the cost of 1 Divine Transformation Point.]
[1. Level reaches 345]
[2. Develop a unique skill]
[3. Develop a gold-colored blueprint independently]
"The transformation beyond the tenth level not only requires points, but also strict conditions? It's a bit like an advanced quest. I wonder if the settlement card will be useful." Han Xiao's thoughts stirred slightly.
Although he was somewhat surprised by the changes brought about by the Divine Transformation, he had no intention of experimenting at the moment. He turned and had his mechanical assistant tidy up the workshop, then used the Sovereign's Teleportation to a desolate planet where a beacon had been planted long ago.
Wow!
The view shifted, and they found themselves in a desolate underground canyon. Looking up, the cliffs stretched out, creating a narrow passage through the sky.
This is a planet located deep within the Black Star Army's territory. He chose to advance his cultivation here because he didn't want to cause too much of a stir.
Han Xiao put away the "Throne" where the mechanical troops were placed, then took out the Evolution Cube and activated it.
Buzz--
Dark Evolution Energy emanated from him, and Han Xiao guided it into his body. A wave of pain erupted, and a black cocoon formed on his body.
On the panel, notifications that the Evolution Cube had taken effect flooded the screen. Han Xiao silently endured the pain brought by the evolution and looked at the notifications.
[You used Evolution Cube (Gold Quality)!]
[You have gained a permanent special boost - [Gene Optimization Evolution Cube]!]
[Speed detection in progress... Detection complete. Your current species is: [Black Star Race]]
[Your genetic structure is being optimized...]
[First optimization successful, your potential has increased... Detected that you have triggered this level of optimization, you have gained the following attribute enhancements: Strength +0, Agility +0, Stamina +1, Intelligence +2, Mysticism +0, Charisma +0, Vigor +3]
[Your Strength level is higher than Lv0. The second optimization judgment was successful. Your potential has increased... It was detected that you have triggered this level of optimization. You have gained attribute enhancements: Strength +1, Agility +1, Stamina +2, Intelligence +3, Mysticism +0, Charisma +0, Strength +4]
[Your Strength level is higher than Lv24. The 26th optimization judgment was successful. Your potential has been improved. You have gained the following attribute enhancements: Strength +85, Agility +90, Stamina +113, Intelligence +148, Mysticism +76, Charisma +60, Strength +560]
During this time, he took the time to practice the Dragon Emperor Stellar Energy Absorption Method, and the day before yesterday he reached the standard of the twenty-fourth level of Qi Power Realm, advancing one level.
When he first used the Evolution Cube, his Spirit level was only Lv14. The Gene Optimization from Level 1 to Level 16 had already been triggered before, so the effect of repeated use was far less than before. However, the Gene Optimization from Level 17 to Level 26 was triggered for the first time, and the effect was normal.
In total, Strength and Agility increased by about 700, Stamina by about 900, Intelligence saw the biggest increase, rising by more than 1,100, Mysticism and Charisma by about 500 each, providing a total of about 4,500 attribute points, while Vigor increased by about 4,000.
"The effect is quite good; the increase is greater than the first time I used it, mainly because the higher the level, the greater the bonus."
Han Xiao glanced at the prompt behind him and suddenly paused slightly.
[You have gained 26 layers of gene optimization, increasing the experience cost required for upgrades by 40%, lasting for 26 months.]
[You meet the special conditions: You possess a unique racial talent and have achieved more than twenty levels of genetic optimization.]
[You triggered a special effect]
[At the next racial ascension, your attribute enhancement effect will be increased by 30%, and your exclusive racial talent effect will be further enhanced.]
[Gene optimization completed]
With a snap, the black cocoon shattered, and the Evolution Energy automatically returned to the Evolution Cube.
The pain from the gene optimization slowly subsided. Han Xiao's nerves were now extremely resilient, and this pain couldn't even distract him. He looked at the prompts on the panel and couldn't help but show a happy expression.
He had thought that the Evolution Cube only had a ten-layer bonus on the first use, and the twentieth layer's extra effect was something he hadn't expected. No player in his previous life had ever triggered it, and no one possessed such a high level of Qi.
"Last time it provided an extra chance for racial ascension, this time it adds attribute enhancements during ascension, brilliant!"
Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
When the level 300 ascension occurred, evolution options at the level of Void Divine Envoy appeared, which means that this level 340 ascension will reach the peak of the Void route, and there is an 80% chance that the evolution direction of removing the gene limiter will appear!
The racial sublimation that removes the gene limiter results in attribute enhancements far exceeding those of ordinary evolution, which greatly surprised him.
"Good things come in pairs! It's been worth spending all my free time with Fording these past few days!"
Han Xiao was overjoyed.
He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, put away the Evolution Cube, and his expression became serious.
He looked at the level 340 advanced quest that showed "completed" and solemnly chose to settle the score.
Boom!
The earth shook!
The surging Mechanical Force exploded out with a deafening roar, shooting skyward!
[Level 340 advancement quest completed!]
[Advanced successfully!]
[Base stamina bonus +120! 1 stamina = 690 health points = 700 stamina points]
[On the path of evolution, you have taken another step forward.]
[Your race has been detected as: [Black Star Race] (Exclusive race, cannot be changed)]
[Randomly selecting five suitable evolutionary directions... Selecting... Selection complete!]
[Please choose two races from the following five races and acquire one talent for each.]
[1. [Saint Carmel]]
[2. [Void Deity) ]]
[3. [Inner Celestial Body]]
[4. [Ancestor of the Void - New (Human Form)]]
[5.[Void Realm Worm]]
What are those two things?
Han Xiao endured the dramatic changes within his body, his face showing confusion.
Of the five options, he had never heard of the names [Saint Carmel Clan] or [Inner Celestial Body]. He checked the database, but found no record of them either.
"At this level of evolution, something new has finally appeared that I've never seen before."
Han Xiao was somewhat curious, but having already come this far along the void route, he naturally had no intention of changing course. He didn't know what abilities these two options possessed, and he didn't intend to take the risk.
As for the Void Realm Worm, he did know about it. It was a symbiotic life form born within the Void Dimension, an important link in the dimensional natural cycle system. It usually fed on Void Energy and spatial turbulence, forming physical excrement, which was one of the sources of matter in the Void Dimension.
The Void Deity and the Void New Progenitor represent the pinnacle of the Void evolutionary path, both possessing the ability to remove gene limiters. Han Xiao didn't hesitate and directly chose these two races, selecting one talent from each.
[You have gained a new talent [Gene Limiter Removal]!]
[You have gained a new talent [Void Authority]]
[[Gene Limiter Removal]: Your physical strength can break through species limitations, greatly unleashing your potential and gaining massive attribute boosts. Furthermore, there is a chance to increase related attributes during daily activities.]
[[Void Authority]: You can manipulate the Void Dimension to a certain extent (including but not limited to: using void energy to strengthen yourself, rapidly absorbing Void Dimension, converting void energy into physical strength, summoning the Void Dimension to descend, etc.)]
"Void Authority... Kasuyi definitely has this ability, otherwise his energy recovery speed wouldn't be so terrifying..."
Han Xiao nodded secretly. This ability was the most valuable talent among them, equivalent to gaining partial operational access to the Void Dimension.
He looked down and saw that after choosing evolution, the Black Star Race's talent also increased.
[Your Black Star Race exclusive talent [Mechanical Genius] effect enhanced]
[[Mechanical Genius]: Total mechanical affinity changes from 1.28x to 1.38x, mechanical creation performance bonus increases from 44% to 54%, all Mechanic Class skills level +1 effect remains unchanged]
[Hint! [Gene Optimization Evolution Cube] effect triggered!]
[Your Black Star Race exclusive talent [Mechanical Genius] effect enhanced]
[[Mechanical Genius]: Total mechanical affinity increases from 1.38x to 1.48x, mechanical creation performance bonus increases from 54% to 64%, all Mechanic Class skills level +2]
[Elevation of life level, refinement of molecular structure, strengthening of organ structure, alteration of metabolism...]
[The Black Star Race's potential has been enhanced, and you have gained attribute upgrades: Strength +410, Agility +384, Endurance +561, Intelligence +901, Mysticism +659, Charisma +347, Vigor +10000, and the Vigor realm bonus attribute has been changed.]
[[Gene Limiter Removal] is in effect. Based on your current life level, racial potential, and current attributes, you gain additional attribute enhancements: Strength +1876, Agility +1670, Stamina +2348, Intelligence +3971, Mysticism +1350, Charisma +966, Vigor +23400]
[Hint! [Gene Optimization Evolution Cube] effect triggered!]
[Your attribute enhancement effect increased by 30%, Strength +685, Agility +616, Stamina +872, Intelligence +1491, Mysticism +602, Charisma +393, Vigor +10020]
"Holy crap, that's awesome?!"
Han Xiao's pupils contracted, and he couldn't help but blurt out his hometown dialect.
This attribute enhancement is his biggest one to date. Including the bonus from the Evolution Cube, this wave of enhancement seems to provide around 20,000 attribute points!
Just then, the energy surging from within his body became increasingly unstable, and Han Xiao emitted a dazzling light, as if he had transformed into a star core.
The surging energy surged and crashed within his body, as if searching for an outlet, unable to be contained.
The next moment, his body suddenly trembled, and energy shot out.
Boom!!
Centered on Han Xiao's body, a surge of frenzied energy suddenly erupted.
The earth shattered and melted instantly, transforming into a fiery red ocean of lava.
This desolate planet resembled a black egg, which then exploded in the next second, and a blazing golden sun burst forth from its shell!
In that instant, only one thought remained in Han Xiao's mind:
"Luckily I didn't advance at the base camp, otherwise my family would be finished..."