Regardless of the four people's current state of surprise and uncertainty, Han Xiao's evolution continued to advance steadily.
The surging golden Mechanical Force formed a massive energy vortex, expanding in concentric circles, dazzlingly bright, a vast expanse of white. Han Xiao's figure was at the center, already engulfed by the endless light. As for this unfortunate planet, it had been completely destroyed, leaving not a trace of matter, utterly annihilated.
A scalding, intense energy coursed through my body, as if burning violently from my cells to my soul. I felt as if I had been transformed into a piece of steel, undergoing one molten forging after another.
Han Xiao endured the pain of transformation, his golden eyes fixed on the flowing prompts on the panel, taking in every detail of the advancement.
[You have met the prerequisite: unlocking the Divine Advancement]
[Species Deification] has been activated!
[Your level of life has reached its peak, and above that peak you have created a new world; the realm of true divinity is slowly unfolding before you...]
[Your exclusive race [Black Star God Pantheon - Royal Bloodline] has gained two new exclusive racial talent slots.]
[Please select your racial talent preference]
A multitude of options suddenly popped up on the panel, including attack, resistance, mechanical, attribute enhancement, and so on. All of them were selectable effects from the two new exclusive racial talents, which could be decided by the user.
When Han Xiao advanced to Beyond Grade A, he created a unique racial talent, which was [Mechanical Genius]. At this time, the Species Deification brought two more opportunities to create unique talents, which are also hereditary talents that can be awakened in offspring.
After thinking for a moment, he chose ability strength and attribute enhancement, as these two provided a more comprehensive boost.
Because this newly acquired exclusive talent hasn't undergone multiple enhancements like [Mechanical Genius], its effects won't be too powerful, which he anticipated.
After several random draws, Han Xiao finally determined the effects of the two new exclusive racial talents.
[[Divine Power Gene]: Ability strength +10%, +2% with each advancement]
[Current cumulative bonus: 46%]
[[Born Elite]: All attributes +10%. From Lv1 to Lv100, gain an additional 4 free attribute points per level; from Lv100 to Lv200, gain an additional 8 free attribute points per level; from Lv200 to Lv300, gain an additional 12 free attribute points per level; and above Lv300, gain an additional 16 free attribute points per level.]
[Current total bonus: 3360 free attribute points]
"These two new talents are alright; they both have the potential to grow."
Han Xiao's spirits lifted.
Once you reach the late game, you can receive the accumulated bonuses all at once, making up for the losses all at once. Therefore, investing in these two new talents will immediately provide a significant boost.
Although their attributes are currently almost all in the tens of thousands, three or four thousand free attribute points are still a considerable number. Most importantly, they can be used at will, and the ability strength is an important bonus needed by any system, with a considerable increase in power.
[Mechanical Genius], [Divine Power Gene], and [Born Elite] are the inherited talents of their own race. Individuals who possess these three species talents undoubtedly have higher growth potential and are extremely high-quality superhuman candidates who can almost always suppress superhumans of the same level.
"If only I could create a bunch of alt accounts..."
A thought flashed through Han Xiao's mind.
We haven't yet passed on our race, so it feels like we should start thinking about having offspring.
While he was pondering, the panel continued to display follow-up prompts in an orderly manner:
[Two new exclusive racial traits have been confirmed]
[Elevation of life level, improvement of molecular structure, strengthening of organ structure, alteration of metabolism...]
[Based on the talent inclination of [Black Star God Godline Royal Bloodline], you gain additional attribute enhancements: Strength +795, Agility +680, Endurance +1030, Intelligence +1146, Mysticism +1050, Charisma +742, Vigor +11200, Vigor realm bonus attribute changed]
[Species Deification] Completed, your rank has been raised to X (Unknown)
[Grade S- rank bonus disappears]
[You have gained a Grade X bonus]
[Grade X- Rank Bonus: Stamina +240, all resistances +75%, highest attribute +50%, other attributes +30%, additional 1500 free attribute points, 60 awakening points]
[You can choose two of the following seven inclinations to form a rank specialty]
[1. Physical resistance]
[2. Mental Resistance]
[3. Power Enhancement]
[4. Health Points]
[5. Explosive power]
[6. Strength Value]
[7. Status Increase]
"As expected, there's a new rank-specific specialty!" Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
This thing is a crucial factor in differentiating combat power between two tiers. When advancing to Beyond Grade A, you can choose two options, and the same applies now, but the effect is definitely stronger, and it can also stack with previous tier specialties.
Power enhancement is a must-have. As for the other option, Han Xiao still prefers health. It seems that only he has reached this level, so his survivability seems sufficient. In reality, most of the enhancement comes from the basic bonus brought by this advancement. Normally, completing the Divine Advancement will give you such a stamina bonus. His current health is probably only at a medium level at the new level.
He couldn't guarantee that someone else wouldn't rise to that level in the future, and there might already be X-rank figures in the universe. Continuing to leverage his strengths in both fighting and endurance would at least be a safe bet.
[You have gained the rank feat [Boundless Divine Might]!]
[You have acquired the rank feat [Cosmic Divine Body]!]
[[Boundless Divine Might]: You have mastered the power of the gods. All your abilities will be greatly enhanced. The bonus depends on your total character level: below Lv300, +8% for every 10 levels; above Lv300, +12% for every 10 levels.]
[Current ability strength increase: 312% (This increase can be added to and accumulated with [Extraordinary Power] and [Supreme Power])]
[Cosmic Divine Body]: Your body is extremely resilient, containing incredible vitality. Your lifespan will extend to the end of the universe. For every level gained, your stamina will increase by 1.
[Current effect: Stamina bonus +360 (This increase can be accumulated with [Eternal Body])]
"What an awesome boost!"
Before Han Xiao could even get excited, an even more intense surge of energy erupted from within his body, and all his cells began a new round of transformation. Han Xiao felt the restlessness of each cell growing more and more intense, as if they were all about to detach from his body and escape on their own.
But as the Arcane National Treasure trembled, the struggles of his cells were suppressed, but this also brought him even greater pain.
However, although the Species Deification was completed, this advancement was not yet over; there was still one final transformation to go.
[Your job change quest is complete]
[You have obtained a new class - [Super Mechanic]!]
[[Super God Mechanic] Lv1, Strength +700, Agility +8, Endurance +22, Intelligence +30, You gain 25 free attribute points and 1 awakening point]
[You have gained the special ability [Beyond Divine Artifact]!]
[You have acquired the feat [Foundation of Strength - God of All Machines]!]
[You have acquired the special ability [Unique Information, Immortal Concepts]!]
[You have mastered the skill [Mechanical Deity - Supreme Heavenly Venerate]!]
[You have mastered the skill [Virtual Genesis) ]!]
[You have learned the skill [Life Transformation - Virtual]!]
[You have mastered the skill [Life Transformation - Myriad Functions]!]
[All your virtual technology skills or expertise will be boosted by 80%]
Han Xiao's breath hitched.
The new career stage was equally unfamiliar to him, and the fact that [Super God Mechanic] had no job level cap proved that this was the final stage of the Mechanic Class, where he could continue to level up, but there were no more job advancements after that.
He looked at the various new abilities he gained from this job change and his pupils shrank. The skill effects were as flashy as their names, but the bonuses were astonishing.
Han Xiao wanted to analyze the new ability in detail, but the intense pain of evolution kept coming in waves, almost freezing his mind. Now was not a good time to study it carefully.
Seeing that the panel notifications had finally stopped, Han Xiao knew that he had received all the bonuses from this advancement. He quickly calmed down and silently felt his own evolution, his sense of time rapidly blurring.
Two full days passed before the enormous energy vortex, which had expanded many times over, seemed to reach its limit and slowly receded back towards the center, surging into Han Xiao's body.
Meanwhile, in the edge area, Urnos and his three companions had been guarding the area, watching Han Xiao's advancement from beginning to end without daring to blink, for fear of missing even a second.
Because this is Black Star Army territory, Han Xiao had already given instructions not to allow anyone to interfere. So even though this place has become a source of cosmic-level energy surge, triggering radar alarms from many forces, no one has come to watch in the past two days.
After a long while, the energy vortex completely returned to Han Xiao's body, the dazzling light faded, revealing Han Xiao's current appearance.
He was suspended in the air with his eyes closed, seemingly in a meditative state, not yet awakened. A peculiar aura emanated from him, his skin glowed, and several ribbon-like pale golden particles slowly flowed around his body.
Seeing this, Urnos and his companions hesitated, unsure of Han Xiao's current situation, and did not immediately approach him.
At this moment, Han Xiao finally opened his eyes, the light around his body faded, and he floated towards the three of them, revealing a smile:
"My advancement went smoothly, everyone, thanks."
Upon hearing this, the four were deeply shaken.
Although they had vaguely guessed it over the past two days, the four of them still couldn't help but feel a strong sense of disbelief when Han Xiao confirmed it in person.
"You really succeeded? You've unlocked a higher level of individual power?!" Milizaus exclaimed.
That should be the case.
Han Xiao nodded and released a tiny bit of his aura.
The four people present were momentarily stunned, feeling an immense pressure that made their hearts pound.
However, it only lasted for a moment before Han Xiao withdrew his Higher Lifeform Pressure, allowing the group to breathe a sigh of relief, their feelings quite complicated.
After the initial shock and disbelief, a surge of intense excitement and awe washed over them.
They were all at the Peak Beyond Grade A, with Urnos and Kasuyi even considering themselves to have one foot on the threshold of a higher level. Now that they had witnessed Han Xiao's entire advancement process and seen a successful example of breaking through to a higher level, would this method also work on them?
Is this a perk that Black Star specifically gave them?!
"I didn't expect you to succeed on your first try... Congratulations!"
Urnos was extremely envious.
I tried so many times, but stopped because I was worried about the risks. But Black Star just went for it and got it in one shot. It's true that you can't generalize about people's physical condition...
Although Urnos was secretly envious, he was mostly excited and overjoyed. He felt that he had a good eye and had not misjudged Black Star. In fact, this guy was even more powerful than he had expected, and had really reached a higher level, pointing him in the right direction!
With Black Star paving the way, I can easily replicate his success today.
The Arcane National Treasure belongs to him, and the Arcane Church is not lacking in direct descendants of the five elements. In addition, the other two major civilizations will also provide assistance to some extent in order to counter Black Star... Therefore, among the Beyond Grade A group, only he can easily replicate the method that Black Star used today, which is undoubtedly the most profitable!
Although Black Star did not fail, which was beyond his expectations and thwarted his ulterior motives, making it seem like he had done all the work for someone else, in his eyes, this trip was still worthwhile!
With this in mind, Urnos felt extremely relieved and decided to return and begin preparing for his advancement.
But then, he suddenly remembered that the Arcane National Treasure was still in Han Xiao's hands, and he didn't know how far Black Star's strength had progressed. What if he had malicious intentions...?
Urnos's heart tightened, and he tensed up slightly before slowly saying, "Black Star, can I have my things back?"
"Oh, take it."
Han Xiao glanced at him, saw his nervous look, shook his head and smiled, took out the Arcane National Treasure from his chest, and casually tossed it back to Urnos, without any intention of taking it for himself.
Since the other party hadn't caused any trouble and had come specifically to help him, he wouldn't easily turn his back on them. He had that basic sense of ethics, and there was no need to make enemies over this. He could just borrow from them again next time. Moreover, the "stabilizer" wasn't just a type of Arcane National Treasure. After completing the advancement, Han Xiao already had some new ideas.
Urnos took the Arcane National Treasure, put it back into his body, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and was then overjoyed.
Kasuyi glanced at the Arcane National Treasure with burning desire, then withdrew his gaze and looked back at Han Xiao, asking curiously:
"Your advancement is a good thing for the entire Beyond Grade A group. I wonder if you have any plans to share this method?"
"Keep it a secret for now. Just keep this to yourselves and don't tell anyone to avoid trouble. To be honest, this advancement is quite dangerous. If we fail, we might not be able to Sanctuary Revival."
Han Xiao waved his hand.
He didn't really care about this matter. What these four people saw was just the surface. Even if they tried to imitate his method, they wouldn't be able to trigger the Divine Advancement because they were missing an important factor: the Beyond Divine Remnant Power.
Now that he has successfully advanced and is no longer in a critical state, he has lost his sense of the Beyond Divine Remnant Power behind, and there is nowhere to find it. Unless he specifically reminds him, others may not be able to activate this sense on their own, and without detailed panel prompts, others may not understand what this sense represents.
Most importantly, the only remaining portion of the Beyond Divine Remnant Power in the Explored Universe has already been consumed. Even if someone learns about the function of the Beyond Divine Remnant Power, they would have to go to the unexplored areas to search for it, which would take an unknown amount of time.
Upon hearing this, apart from Urnos, the others, including Kasuyi, were taken aback and suppressed their inner impulses.
Milizaus suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, the new ranks haven't been defined in interstellar society yet. Why don't you give them a name?"
Seraon chimed in, "Indeed, the title 'Beyond Grade A ' was to commemorate the exploration era. Now that a new level has emerged, it needs a new name, one that will definitely be recorded in history. You are the pioneer, and only you are qualified to name it."
Han Xiao stroked his chin, not refusing, and immediately remembered the name of his profession, raising an eyebrow:
"How about... we call it Beyond God Grade?"
"Sounds good."
The group had no objections to the name and nodded in agreement.
"Then it's settled. Above Beyond Grade A, it will be called Beyond God Grade."
Han Xiao nodded with a smile.
At this moment, unable to contain his curiosity, Kasuyi looked Han Xiao up and down and tentatively asked:
"Black Star, what kind of power does this new level possess, and just how powerful is it?"
Han Xiao's eyes flashed, and he shook his head with a smile.
"Anyway, it's very, very strong..."
As he spoke, he glanced at the attribute panel, a strange look flashing in his eyes.
[Total Level: 360]
[Main Occupation: Mechanic Class]
[Race: Black Star God - Royal Bloodline]
[Attributes: Strength 33810, Agility 29423, Stamina 44310, Intelligence 81744, Mysticism 26854, Charisma 12560, Luck 1]
[Free attribute points: 5105]
[Awakening Points: 101]
[Health Points: 122,694,490]
[Stamina: 98,274,600]
[Stamina: 481200]
[Lv29 Total Strength Bonus: Strength +12480, Agility +13640, Stamina +17200, Intelligence +22845, Mysticism +13590, Maximum Stamina +11427000, Mechanical Affinity +14670%]
[Energy level: 148,800 Ona]
[Rank: X]
[Grade X- Rank Bonus: Stamina +240, all resistances +75%, highest attribute +50%, other attributes +30%, additional 1500 free attribute points, 60 awakening points]
[You have dispelled the fog ahead, a brand new path stretches out beneath your feet. From this day forward, heaven and earth are born together with you, all things are one with you... You are the universe!]