The difference between Grade B and Grade A lies in the level of life. After entering Grade A, one's genes will be optimized to perfection, the body will be more adaptable to the release of abilities, the energy loss during the release process will be greatly reduced, and the output conversion rate will be significantly improved... In layman's terms, it means that endurance and books are enhanced, and the attack power soars. That's why Grade A is praised as a "Calamity Grade".
As the name suggests, once its power is unleashed, Grade A can cause Calamity Grade destruction on the surface of a planet for a certain period of time. Before the emergence of Beyond Grade A forces in the exploration history, Grade A was the strongest combat force in the Galaxy.
Even today, Grade A remains a significant dividing line.
In his previous life, the highest level a player could reach was only Grade A, so Han Xiao knew very well that once he crossed the Grade A threshold, his strength would increase dramatically.
This marks a brand new stage!
He's currently level 136, and his main profession is level 11. Suppressing his excitement, he's investing experience to level up.
[Virtual Mechanic] upgraded to Lv15, Strength +150, Agility +3, Endurance +3, Intelligence +6, you gain 6 free attribute points, you gain 1 potential point.
[Your total level has reached 140. You can continue to level up after completing the advancement quest.]
Advanced tasks at this level are unlikely to be easy. Han Xiao glanced at it and knew that it was impossible to complete in a short time. Without hesitation, he used the last Mission Settlement Card left from the previous random reward. The option for the advanced task immediately changed from gray (unfinished) to gold (completed).
This is the fastest time that Master Han has ever completed an advanced task.
In short, it's incredibly comfortable!
[Level 140 advancement quest completed! Stamina bonus increased! 1 Stamina = 80 Health = 90 Vitality]
"When we advanced to level 120 last time, the stamina bonus increased from +10 to +15, reaching a ratio of 1:65. Now, at level 140, it's also +15, becoming 1:80. After this racial ascension, the stamina bonus for the next stage of advancement will be increased to +20."
Han Xiao recalled to himself.
Starting from level 60, there is a racial ascension every 40 levels, and level 140 is the third racial ascension!
A stream of prompts suddenly appeared on the panel:
[After a long period of coexistence with Qi and Li, your genes have been optimized once again. You have taken another step forward on the path of evolution, achieving a sublimation of your life level. Race detected: [Void Lurker) ]... Randomly selecting seven suitable evolutionary directions... Selection complete]
Please choose one of the following seven options as your evolved species -- Warning! Evolution is irreversible, please choose carefully! [Appendix - Explanation of Evolutionary Direction Characteristics]
[[Type V Cosmic Human] -74% compatibility]
[[Void Symbiote) ] -88% Compatibility]
[[Void Corruptor) ] -75% Compatibility]
[Void Hunter) ] -77% Compatibility
[[Chaos Observer) ] -72% Compatibility]
[Eye of the Void -42% Compatibility]
[High-Energy Entity) ] -35% Compatibility
There are seven options, five of which belong to the Void Evolution system.
The Void System is a rare evolutionary chain that is very difficult to obtain. Normal racial ascension has only a very small probability of randomly generating the evolutionary direction of the Void System. Han Xiao consumed the bone marrow of the Void Dragon Race and obtained a portion of the Void Gene Fragment. The [Void Prowler] only appeared in the last racial ascension.
After becoming a [Void Prowler], his evolutionary path shifted from the main human lineage to a branch of the Void system, while retaining some human characteristics. The Void system is a form of mutation evolution with a high degree of integration with different species, so many evolutionary options at this time are marked with the "human form" characteristic.
Of course, there are also options that don't retain human form, such as [Eye of the Void], which transforms you into a giant eyeball with tentacles, possessing a fear-inducing Void Gaze that causes miscarriages in anyone it stares at.
[High-Energy Entity] are another state of energy life. Soul-based creatures are similar to liches. As long as their soul core is not damaged, their energy bodies can be repaired at any time even if they are destroyed. This makes them suitable for Mage Class species.
Han Xiao naturally wanted to retain the Void System as a potentially huge evolutionary direction, but he also needed a human body to complete the mechanical manufacturing. Some of his specialties could only continue to be effective in human form, so only the four Void Evolution options that retained human form met the requirements.
"I now possess extremely high survivability, so I don't need to worry about health. What I lack is attack power. I'm a mechanic, and the higher my intelligence, the greater the bonus..."
After pondering for a while, Han Xiao made a decision and solemnly confirmed the evolutionary path.
[Selection complete, race evolving... evolution complete]
[Race changed to: [Chaos Observer) ], molecular structure improved, organ structure strengthened, metabolism altered, adaptability enhanced... Your potential and aptitude increased!]
[You have gained the following attribute enhancements: Strength +0, Agility +40, Stamina +15, Intelligence +94, Mysticism +72, Charisma +56, Vigor +840. Vigor level bonus attribute has been changed!]
A sudden, avalanche-like pain erupted deep within his body. Han Xiao was mentally prepared, and he gritted his teeth, enduring the pain that would have made an ordinary person faint instantly, trying his best to feel the changes in his cells and genes.
Uncontrollably transforming into a void creature form, my vision flickers and jumps between the physical world and the Void Dimension, as if dozens of frames per second. This time, the pain in my brain is the most intense, as if thousands of needles are piercing it, like undergoing brain acupuncture.
The [Chaos Observer] attribute completion leans towards intelligence, which is one of the reasons for choosing this path. Another reason is that Han Xiao remembers that this path has a chance to evolve into a high-level void life form in the future, with greater potential than the other three attributes.
Fortunately, the pain this time was not as intense as when he evolved into a [Void Prowler]. Han Xiao was already a Void creature, so the reaction to the genetic change was not as severe.
"Whoosh--whoosh--"
After a long while, the pain slowly subsided. Han Xiao was panting heavily, covered in sweat, as if he had been pulled out of the water. The world in his eyes became clearer and more vivid, and his brain worked faster. Various thoughts floated up one after another like bubbles in boiling water.
Han Xiao sensed it for a few seconds, then looked at the panel to check the new racial talent.
[Your racial traits have been changed!]
[You have gained the racial trait [Advanced Void Travel]!]
[You have gained the racial trait [Void Vision - Observer]!]
[You have gained the racial trait [Observation Mark]!]
[You have gained the racial trait [Chaos Body Release]!]
"Four talents!" Han Xiao's face lit up with joy; this was one more than the Void Prowler.
He tried them one by one, and immediately understood.
The most familiar of these is [Advanced Void Travel], which is an advanced version of [Void Travel]. It lasts for a longer period of time, and can be maintained for up to three minutes if he wants. The endurance has increased several times, which means that he can "teleport" to a greater distance and accomplish more things. The cooldown time is still five minutes.
The other three talents are the special abilities of [Chaos Observer]. Among them, [Chaos Body Release] is the core, and the other two talents can only be used after [Chaos Body Release] is activated.
With a thought, Han Xiao suddenly dispersed, transforming into a hazy gray mist. This was a strange energy field; light was swallowed up by the gray mist, yet it retained its original gray color and did not turn black, which was quite peculiar.
It's like a splash of gray paint applied to a canvas of space.
Its senses also changed accordingly. It no longer saw with its "eyes" or heard with its "ears." This chaotic mist possessed sight, hearing, touch, smell, and other senses, and they were many times more acute. Its movements were no longer controlled by a human body, but rather it moved and swirled around the gray mist as its core, constantly changing shape, like a cloud that moved on its own. It was also very fast and had the ability to pass through walls, similar to Void Travel, which was very magical.
Moreover, there are new sensory experiences that are extremely difficult to describe and cannot be named.
"This is the Chaos Body?"
Han Xiao pondered for a moment, suddenly realizing how he could think without a brain. After thinking for a long time, he roughly understood that after becoming a "Chaos Body", he transformed from a physical life form into a field life form. This chaotic mist formed countless organ structures at the microscopic level, and molecular and atomic structures formed thought circuits, with bioelectricity flowing within them.
If he can create artificial intelligence, then it's not surprising that he has new forms of thinking organs.
I tried out the other two talents. [Void Vision - Observer] allows you to enter the gap between the Void Dimension and the physical world in the form of Chaos Body. Unlike [Void Travel], where time is almost frozen, when using this ability, time in the outside world flows normally, and you can hide in the gap to observe the changes in the outside world. The field of vision is very wide.
The [Observation Mark] are related to new senses. As long as a mark is set at a person, a place, or a spatial coordinate, it can be observed synchronously across space, just like a split-screen mode. The number of marks is limited to a maximum of five and can be changed.
"Wait a minute... what kind of observation is this? This is clearly spying!"
Han Xiao's feelings were indescribable.
Has my eye socket turned into a ward?!
It's getting more and more "perverted" -- I like it!
After transforming into Chaos Body, the attribute panel also changes, displaying the "Transformed" state, granting immunity to 95% of damage. The human form's stamina becomes the Chaos Body's health, meaning that one is using stamina energy to maintain the Chaos Body. Most of the human form's skills and feats are frozen, but [Advanced Void Travel] is greatly enhanced, with its cooldown reduced from 5 minutes to 15 seconds.
If the Chaos Body's health is depleted, it will be forced to revert to human form, its stamina will be reduced to zero, and it will be afflicted with the [Severe Injury] negative status. At the same time, [Chaos Body Release] will enter a 48-hour cooldown period.
"In other words, the Chaos Body doesn't have much combat power; it's mainly used for observation and escape—it's a secondary function."
The transformation of [Chaos Body Release] was deactivated, and the gray mist surged and contracted, condensing into a human body in the form of void. Then the skin returned to its normal color, and it turned back into its original human form.
Han Xiao took out a mirror and looked at himself. This time it wasn't an illusion; he really did look more handsome, and he seemed to have grown taller. His eyes, in particular, were so beautiful that he had an urge to dig them out and keep them.
These are the changes resulting from racial ascension; the panel provides further details:
[Your combat power level has exceeded 10,000 Ona!]
[You have been promoted to Grade A!]
[You have gained a special rank bonus!]
Special rank bonuses are additional boosts that only appear when you reach Grade A. Based on an energy level of 10,000 Ona, you will receive a new rank bonus for every 10,000 Ounas gained. There is a significant difference in combat power between Grade A and "Beyond Grade A".
There are varying degrees of strength among Grade A. The simplest way to determine this is by comparing their combat power levels, or by differentiating the differences in rank, attributes, skills, and specializations. An A+ rank powerhouse could even completely overwhelm an ordinary Calamity Grade expert who has just entered the Grade A.
[Your stamina bonus is increased by 10, currently: 1 stamina = 90 health = 100 vitality]
[Your all resistances +8%!]
[Highest attribute +10%, other attributes +5%]
You gain an additional 30 free attribute points.
[You gain an additional 5 potential points]
[You have mastered the skill [Mechanical Force Field]!]
[You have gained the rank feat [Extraordinary Power]!]
These are exclusive abilities that can only be learned upon reaching Grade A. The rank-specific specialization [Extraordinary Power] is fixed, while the skills change depending on the class. Han Xiao had played different classes before and was well aware of this.
[Mechanical Force Field]: When you apply Mechanical Force bonus, a Mechanical Force Field will be formed around a machine at its center. Machines within this field can randomly share 40% to 80% of the bonus effect (cannot be stacked). It only consumes the energy of the machine being buffed. The field's range depends on your Intelligence attribute.
This skill is a practical skill for the Mechanic Class and a core skill for the Legion build. It essentially means that by buffing only one Mech, the cost remains the same, but surrounding Mechs can share the effect, indirectly increasing survivability. In player terminology, this is called "splash damage bonus".
[[Extraordinary Power]: You have mastered how to perfectly control your own abilities, increasing their strength (including but not limited to various weapons and equipment, mechanical creations with Mechanical Force enhancement, summoned creatures, and other combat methods controlled by yourself). The bonus effect depends on the character's total level: Lv1~Lv100, +2% attack power every 10 levels; Lv100~Lv160, +3% every 10 levels; Lv160 and above, +4% every 10 levels.]
[Current ability strength increase: 32%]
The previous ability increased endurance, while [Extraordinary Power] is the main reason for the greatly increased destructive power of a Calamity Grade expert; the strength of this ability is basically equivalent to attack power.
This bonus is independent of all feats and skills, meaning that no matter how high your base attack power is, it will be increased as a percentage on top of this bonus.
The stronger the attack, the stronger the amplification.
The higher the level, the greater the bonus.
The terrifying attack power of characters like Ames owes a debt to this specialty... but the main reason is that Dragon Calm are tough enough.
That concludes all the advanced tips. Han Xiao used the remaining experience to max out [Mechanical Force Field], then leveled it up two more times, throwing all his free attribute points into Intelligence.
Once you reach level 140 or higher, leveling up becomes much more expensive. Just two levels cost nearly two billion experience points. If we take the quest rewards of version 2.0 as a benchmark, it would take forever to level up.
In the previous version, the rewards for players' tasks increased with each version update. By this level, the experience rewards could easily start at tens of millions.
"Finally, Calamity Grade has occurred!"
Filled with surging power, Han Xiao looked excited, clenched his fist, and felt like he could kill a Harmon with a single punch.
He looked at the attribute panel and checked the overall changes:
[Total Level: 142]
[Main Occupation: Mechanic Class]
[Race: Chaos Observer) ]
[Strength 201, Agility 518, Endurance 485, Intelligence 1500, Mysticism 220, Charisma 102, Luck 1]
[Free attribute points: 0]
[Potential Points: 62]
[Health Points: 64020]
[Stamina: 64520]
[Stamina: 12410 [Lv10]]
[Lv10 Total Strength Bonus: Strength +81, Agility +113, Stamina +122, Intelligence +144, Mysticism +91, Maximum Stamina +16020, Mechanical Affinity +97%]
[Energy Level: 11237 Ona]
[Rank: A]
[Grade A Bonus: Stamina +10, All Resistances +8%, Highest Attribute +10%, Other Attributes +5%, Additional 30 Free Attribute Points, Additional 5 Potential Points]
[You have entered the realm of Calamity Grade, becoming a high-end combatant in the Galaxy. From now on, you will have a place in any star system!]