Mechanical modification workshop.
The semi-finished frame of the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon was as tall as a two-story building. Accompanied by the crackling of Mechanical Force and the clattering of mechanical parts being assembled, the giant cannon was slowly taking shape.
Dozens of robotic arms moved up and down, perfecting the structure and assembling parts; two sets of Watch Protocol floating guardians flew around the giant cannon, welding and fitting together, sparks flying everywhere; a torrent of nanobots roamed the cannon's frame, completing the details of the circuitry and energy transmission pipes. Dark blue arcs of Mechanical Force connected these machines, creating the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon under Han Xiao's control.
Han Xiao stood beneath the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon, constantly adjusting its Mechanical Force and meticulously refining the giant cannon. He was completely focused on forging it into an orange-tier weapon, having activated Reynold's character card early on to enjoy the Perfect Mechanical Sense.
The effect of [Perfect Mechanical Sense] was extremely significant. The strength, control, and range of Mechanical Force were all greatly improved. Mechanical Force became more sensitive and as easy to control as an extension of his own arm, giving him a deeper understanding of Perfect Mechanical Sense.
Besides the obvious advantages of the specialization, Perfect Mechanical Sense also has a hidden effect, which is described in the notes as "In your senses, every machine is a world of ecological balance."
The so-called "Mechanical Sense" is not only an understanding of machinery, but also almost a new sense, giving him a completely new understanding of machinery—machinery no longer seems like inanimate objects, Mechanical Force flows within the mechanical structure, like caressing a beautiful woman's body, conveying a vivid tactile sensation. Han Xiao's perception of machinery has been magnified countless times, making it easy to distinguish details that were previously difficult to notice.
This implicit effect is Cause and Effect related to the feat bonus. The Mechanical Sense must come first before the feat bonus effect will appear, and players who are casting cannot experience the actual feeling of this Mechanical Sense.
No wonder he has this specialty; he's Mechanic Class genius. His Perfect Mechanical Sense is simply a pleasure...
Han Xiao was deeply moved.
Whether in manufacturing machinery or in combat, [Perfect Mechanical Sense] can play a huge role and is a divine skill for Mechanic Class. If you can obtain this feat, it can bring about a complete transformation.
Unfortunately, right now we can only briefly enjoy the [Perfect Mechanical Sense] through the effects of character cards.
"We must find a way to acquire Reynold's expertise in the future."
Han Xiao exhaled, cleared his mind, and focused on building the machinery.
With the added benefit of Perfect Mechanical Sense, the manufacturing process went very smoothly, and it was completed in almost a day.
The Glacial Frozen Star Cannon, an inherited orange-tier weapon, boasts power comparable to a planet-destroying cannon. It is currently the highest-quality mechanical artifact in Han Xiao's possession, and has quickly become the most destructive weapon in his hands.
The two-story-high cannon contracted section by section, folding into a compressed sphere with a blue and white exterior. Pulled by Mechanical Force, it slowly floated in Han Xiao's palm.
Han Xiao gripped the compression ball, and an item description popped up on the panel.
[Glacial Frozen Star Cannon (Inheritance)]
[Quality: Orange/Silver]
[Type: Planetary Annihilation Weapon]
[Requirements: Lv180, Mechanic Class, Strength greater than 25000, Intelligence greater than 2500]
[Basic parameters: Attack power 14500~48300, Armor value 26000/26000, Energy value 15000/15000, Output energy level 12170, Energy furnace forced cooldown 360s]
[Power: Each shot consumes a minimum of 3000 energy points and a maximum of 12000 energy points.]
[Energy Source: Psionic Energy Reactor, Energy Recovery 25 points/s]
[Additional Ability: Extreme Frost - Deals an additional 50% frost damage]
[Additional Ability: Psionic Energy - Psionic Energy can be converted into any energy, transforming it into extremely cold freezing energy, with a high chance of freezing the target. The core area of attack has an 80% chance of triggering the freezing effect, while other areas of attack have a 60% chance of triggering freezing.]
[Additional Ability: Expansion Blast - Upon hitting the target, a secondary explosion occurs, creating a shockwave and mushroom cloud, resulting in a second damage assessment. The attack power is 75% of the first assessment, and the damage range is increased by 350%.]
[Additional Ability: Reactor Output - Can change attack mode to continuous output mode. Depending on the power, the continuous energy effect is 60~240/s, and damage is calculated twice per second. The attack power is 8% of the first round of damage. The attack direction can be adjusted during continuous output.]
[Special Ability: Cold Wind - When the power of a single shot exceeds 6000, it alters the environment within a 50-kilometer radius of the strike location, causing the temperature in that area to drop to around -50 degrees Celsius, resulting in drastic climate change.]
[Special Ability: Glacier - When firing at maximum power, it alters the environment within a 200-kilometer radius of the impact point, freezing the area and creating a glacier zone. The temperature in this area drops below -100 degrees Celsius, causing drastic climate change.]
[Special Ability: Frozen Star - When the power is above 6000 and [Reactor Output] is used, continuous output for more than 90 seconds can trigger this effect, causing a chain reaction in the climate, plunging a planet into Glacier age within a month and destroying all life on the surface.]
[Note: The ice elemental lifeform is very happy and is trying to mate with you.]
[Legacy Inscription: "According to research, cooling a star could indirectly destroy the civilizations of all planets orbiting that star" -- Peter Dinret, the Firefearer]
"Seven additional effects in total, orange-tier gear is really good. The final Frozen Star effect is probably only available with orange-tier gear."
Han Xiao looked satisfied. The Glacial Frozen Star Cannon was very powerful. Its basic attack power was boosted by Mechanical Force, and its theoretical damage could even reach hundreds of thousands.
These giant cannons are usually deployed in outer space for space-based strikes, making them less susceptible to Mechanical Force enhancements. However, because they absorbed void energy when they evolved into Void Twister, their Mechanical Force acquired the [Void] attribute. This allows them to use the Void Dimension to traverse distances and release Mechanical Force remotely for enhancements, reducing the impact of distance.
This is Han Xiao's first star-destroying level weapon, a true trump card.
He looked at the panel; the job change quest was displayed as completed.
I can finally change jobs!
Taking a deep breath, Han Xiao solemnly began the job change.
[Job change requirements have been met!]
[You have obtained the new profession [Apostle Mechanic], Strength +240, Agility +4, Endurance +5, Intelligence +10, and you have gained 8 free attribute points and 1 potential point.]
The moment the job change was completed, a wealth of knowledge was generated in his mind. Han Xiao had an epiphany, gained a new understanding of mechanics, and his body underwent miraculous changes.
Numerous prompts popped up on the panel:
[You have gained the feat [Mechanical Force Ascension - Apostle's Body]!]
[You have mastered the skill [Apostle-Level Mechanical Affinity]!]
[You have mastered the skill [Mechanical Apostolization]!]
[All your virtual technology skills and expertise will have their effectiveness increased by 20%]
It took Han Xiao a while to comprehend and digest the various abilities after the job change. Feeling the new power surging within his body, he showed a joyful expression.
"We've finally reached this turning point," Han Xiao thought to himself.
Apostle Mechanic: A turning point for advanced Mechanic Class professions. As the saying goes, the end of technology is theology. The reason for using such a theological term as "Apostle" is that from here on, mechanics gradually embark on the path of "theology" in the eyes of ordinary people.
The knowledge learned remains the same, but the means of applying that knowledge have been elevated, with new understandings and new techniques. These methods appear miraculous to ordinary people.
The level cap for [Apostle Mechanic] is 30, which is 5 levels higher than that for [Truth Mechanic]. Generally speaking, an increase in the level cap also signifies entering a new stage.
Unlike all previous mechanic professions, the Apostle Mechanic began to concentrate great power within themselves, becoming incredibly powerful in all aspects.
[Apostle-Level Mechanical Affinity] is a core skill inherited by the Mechanic Class, and it gets stronger with each generation. Han Xiao directly upgraded it to the maximum level, and the effect is +105% Mechanical Affinity, which is 30% more than [Master-Level Mechanical Affinity].
The specialization [Mechanical Force Sublimation - Apostle Body] and the skill [Mechanical Apostolization] are complementary abilities.
[Mechanical Apostolization] allows the user to draw energy from machinery through Mechanical Force connections, converting it into various attributes and adding them to their own.
Machines have always existed as external objects, but "Apostolization" begins to transform the power of external objects into one's own power, just as a magician prays to a god for blessings, just as a mechanic regards machines as gods, becomes an apostle of machines, and receives the gifts of machines.
The actual effect is easy to understand. For example, when a mech is "Apostolization, the mech's energy is converted back into its own energy by Mechanical Force, increasing its energy level and gaining dozens of points of stamina, strength, and agility bonuses, as well as some of the mechanical side effects.
At the same time, it can consume the mech's energy reactor to release its own power, and can release Psionic Energy at will even without wearing the mech.
Any machine can be "Apostolization," not just mechs. Different machines provide different bonuses, and "Apostolization" machines will incur a load on themselves, the load depending on the machine's level.
[Mechanical Force Sublimation - Apostle Body] is a complementary ability that modifies the body with Mechanical Force to form an "Apostle Body," capable of converting mechanical energy. This is a prerequisite for [Mechanical Apostolization] to take effect.
At the same time, this specialty determines the number of "Apostolization" machines that the user can withstand. The attribute is Intelligence + Stamina, and the sum of the two is the upper limit of the load that can be withstood. The load of each machine depends on the power level, and the stronger the machine, the higher the load.
For each additional "Apostolization" machine's load, the maximum health points are temporarily reduced by 2500 points, only recovering after the "Apostolization" status is lifted.
These two skills are the signature abilities of the Apostle Mechanic: sharing the energy of machinery to gain greater power. Players in the previous life had conducted research and believed that this ability to concentrate power within oneself is one of the prerequisites for reaching Beyond Grade A.
Not only the Mechanic, but the other four systems also have abilities with different effects but similar principles when they reach this level, as if they are beginning to evolve into a more advanced species. Players in the previous life believed that this was evidence for the statement that "Beyond Grade A is a new advanced life form".
However, for players, the manifestation of "Apostolization" is very simple, just like putting a machine into the equipment slot to get a bonus, but Han Xiao has real perception, and he doesn't know how he will feel.
Practice makes perfect. Han Xiao directly tested the effect of "Apostolization". He held the compressed sphere of the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon in his hand, Mechanical Force lightning burst forth, enveloping the compressed sphere and seeping into it to perform "Apostolization".
The next moment, Han Xiao's expression changed slightly. The Mechanical Force seemed to become a straw, absorbing the energy of the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon. A surge of powerful and violent Berserk Psionic Energy flowed into his body through the connection!
Originally, one could only control the physical energy generated by cells, but now, the Psionic Energy and Mechanical Force within the body are mixed together and can also be controlled.
The compressed sphere was also vibrating incessantly, its surface covered with dark blue energy circuits.
[You have used Mechanical Apostolization on [Glacial Frozen Star Cannon], your load level has increased by 379 points]
[Your maximum health has been temporarily reduced by 2500 points]
[Your Strength +78, Agility +43, Stamina +35]
[You can now unleash energy attacks through your main body, or replenish your own energy by consuming the energy value of the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon.]
[You gain an additional ability: attacks unleashed by your main body benefit from the [Extreme Frost] bonus, dealing an additional 50% frost damage.]
[You gain an additional ability: attacks released by your main body benefit from [Psionic Energy Frost], allowing you to inflict freezing attacks on enemies.]
Han Xiao raised his other hand, gave it a slight shake, and a ball of dark blue Psionic Energy formed in his palm.
With a thought, the ball of Psionic Energy immediately began to change its properties, transforming into a blue-white frost energy ball. He raised his hand and threw it out, and a white beam of light struck the weapon testing alloy wall not far away.
Bang!
The moment it hit, the white light expanded, instantly annihilating the alloy wall into a pile of ice shards.
Looking at the panel, I saw that my own energy was almost depleted, while the energy value of the Glacial Frozen Star Cannon had decreased significantly.
Han Xiao's eyes lit up, and his mind raced, instantly generating many new ideas.
"Apostolization" combined with one's various abilities can produce remarkable results.
For example, drawing energy from machinery to replenish one's strength means that one can recover health rapidly without being attacked.
Alternatively, in battle, one can use void-attribute Mechanical Force to create interdimensional connections, enabling remote use of "Apostolization" without summoning machinery. Even without machinery, one can possess considerable combat power.
"A very strong ability, which to some extent compensates for the mechanic's inherent weakness."
Han Xiao was overjoyed. His physical body was very strong, but this ability was like adding wings to a tiger!