With his supplies fully loaded, Liu Yun quietly returned to the base, successfully completing his mission while also meticulously collecting rare metal Treasures.
These rare metals, in the eyes of the Automaton Race base, were worth far more than worldly gold, and their collection process was full of twists and turns, costing him a lot of effort.
After acquiring them, he skillfully avoided detection and slipped into the shadows of the monster town.
On the way, he also received information that Grinda, still unwilling to give up, was continuing to invite him to a banquet, hoping to introduce Liu Yun to the members of the HR Alliance.
"Grinda's banquet invitation is nothing more than an attempt to push me into the spotlight of the HR Alliance, which is utterly ridiculous. In this monster-infested frontier, my biggest stumbling block is actually my former guide." Liu Yun scoffed inwardly, his steps unwavering as he headed straight for his destination, encountering no obstacles along the way.
The HR Alliance, an international microcosm, a perfect blend of high society and exotic flavors, was like a forgotten island, isolated from the world.
Liu Yun knew that this place was too close to human civilization, and every step needed to be taken with caution.
Within the base, there was a world of its own; beneath the apparent ruins, hidden mysteries lay. Unobtrusive gunports and concealed monitors flickered with cold light in the dimness, instilling fear.
Just as Liu Yun set down his heavy load, he stepped into this hall interwoven with machinery and intelligence. Low-level robots patrolled within, silent yet imposing; holographic images cleverly disguised the entrance, hiding it behind a dead wall, making it impossible for anyone unfamiliar to see its true form. At this moment, he seemed to become a bridge connecting reality and the future, each step treading on the boundary between technology and fantasy.
Deep within the base's core, the light gradually became soft and bright, not from external sunlight or lamps, but from his Automaton Race core.
At the convergence of this light, a giant crystal ball quietly floated in mid-air, gently supported by several delicate and brilliant beams of light, like a star in the Universe, both ancient and mysterious.
The surface of this crystal ball flowed with vibrant colors—blue, purple, green, and gold intertwined and changed, and each shift in color caused the surrounding space to ripple, incredibly mystical.
"I brought the things back! How about it, what kind of potion can you prepare for me?"
Liu Yun threw countless monster Materials onto the ground, even the Undying Bird egg. He thought that since this thing had such abundant vitality, perhaps it could also be used as a potion material.
"Alright, the host is currently re-planning the potion formula for you! The current Materials can indeed Cultivate a new Cell Evolution Fluid. Please wait."
The core crystal immediately absorbed all the Materials, and the entire base was rapidly evolving. The firepower here, and even the stealth capabilities, had undergone a qualitative leap. The Mechanical Race Clone further strengthened these defensive robots, increasing their number to three hundred, each possessing the strength of a Peak Martial Artist.
Although not very powerful, their strength lay in their numbers, and the various Systems of the base were also perfected. The energy collectors disguised as trees also became larger and more lush.
More importantly, the core crystal also gained freedom. The core crystal floated directly, and this place also gained a base main control computer, carrying part of the base's combat power. In the future, the core crystal could continue to fight alongside Liu Yun!
"After the base upgrade is complete, my computing power will increase tenfold, allowing me to provide the main body with even more formidable computational assistance."
The core crystal said so. The Automaton Race's computing power boost was an extremely useful aid for him, whether for Cultivate or combat.
At a time when his equipment hadn't yet caught up, it could be said that Liu Yun, with his computing power, could contend with any level of expert, as long as the opponent maintained their strength at the same Realm as him.
He also felt joy in his heart, but he also had a hint of worry.
"Core crystal, you already know about Li Wei and me. Do you have any way to conceal the fact that I killed him?"
This was crucial. His current strength was no match for a Peak God of War, and even within the HR Alliance, he couldn't defeat Li Yao's wife, Veenina Polenas, who had a Family behind her.
"After the upgrade, my computing power has increased tenfold. I can hack into the HR Alliance intranet, modify all your activity information, and even inversely monitor those two people for you!"
As it spoke, the core crystal displayed two people, none other than Li Yao and Veenina Polenas, who were flying to the erupting volcano, hoping to find some clues there.
But how could that be possible? Let alone clues, when the volcano erupted, the nearby terrain was completely altered, and they wouldn't find any leads.
This was truly formidable. It could be said that the Mechanical Race Clone, if it wished, could hack into any network on Earth; even local area networks would not escape its grasp. The technological level of the Automaton Race was unimaginable to Earthlings. If Liu Yun desired, on a network level, the HR Alliance could be renamed the Liu Yun Alliance.
"Good, with the crystal ball, I can monitor anyone on Earth at any time!"
This was also a progression. Whether it was being able to hack into the HR Alliance intranet and turn it into Liu Yun's intranet, or monitoring all Earthlings, these were abilities the crystal ball gained only after the base was repaired.
The crystal ball certainly had more abilities than this. In the future, as the base became more complete, it would definitely unlock more miraculous abilities, and it might even fully restore its former Automaton Race body.
Moreover, the base could produce more medicines, and the robots once again delivered an orange-red injection.
"Please use the latest Cell Evolution Fluid with peace of mind, Host."
Liu Yun nodded in agreement, his eyes gleaming with determination and anticipation. Under the precise operation of the robot nurse, the orange-red Cell Evolution Fluid, containing infinite possibilities, slowly injected into his body.
Initially, an indescribable warm current flowed through his veins, as if thousands of tiny lives were pulsating, bringing an unprecedented sense of power. But immediately after, this power rapidly transformed into intense pain, sweeping through his entire body like a raging fire, every inch of skin and every bone undergoing an unprecedented reshaping.
Liu Yun gritted his teeth, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, but he made no sound, silently enduring it all. He knew this was the necessary path to transformation; only by experiencing such pain could he become stronger.
As time passed, the pain gradually subsided, replaced by a surge of new power within his body. Liu Yun could clearly feel every subtle change in his body; his muscles became tougher and more powerful, his bone density seemed to increase, and even his reaction speed and mental acuity significantly improved.
When the last trace of pain dissipated, Liu Yun suddenly opened his eyes, which glowed with a crimson light—a trace left by cellular evolution, and a symbol of his increased strength. He stood up, stretched his limbs, and felt his entire body filled with power, as if he could shake mountains and tear apart the Void Realm.
"Is this the power of a Mid-level War General?" Liu Yun murmured to himself, his voice filled with unbelievable joy.
This feeling of evolution was dozens of times more exhilarating than making love, truly an irresistible temptation for ordinary people, and Liu Yun was even more eagerly anticipating the next cell evolution.
Adding his Psycher Master abilities, he would then possess the power of an early-stage God of War. With computational assistance, he could fight on par with a Mid-level War General, and in the future, he would be invincible throughout the entire wilderness area.
However, at this moment, the couple was already consumed by their Heart Demon and had an even more sinister and terrifying idea: they were determined to kill all the Martial Artists who had ventured out during that time period.