章 77: Mechanical Dragon
As time passed, Bai Yi sat in deep concentration. In front of him lay a sheet of paper densely filled with notes on materials and various techniques. He was using his current alchemical skills to fill in the gaps of a missing formula.
As the words filled the empty spaces, a coherent plan began to form on the paper. He glanced at the clock and realized that an entire day had passed. After checking the direction of his transformation, he found no issues. He also noticed an improvement in his soul, a subtle enhancement of his power.
He had reached a point of stability. He had ascended through too many levels at once, and his intuition told him that further strengthening would lead to mental fatigue. Now, he was in a good place.
[You have unlocked optional boss specialization x1.]
[Please choose one of the three specialties.]
Boss specialties are granted every ten levels. These passive skills distinguish the boss's abilities from the player's.
[Magic Spring: Each time you level up, your magical power increases. A balanced upgrade is recommended. Current increase: 168.]
Bai Yi paused, thinking about magic. While alchemists did possess magic, it wasn't crucial. Mages relied on their own magic to cast spells, but for alchemists, magic was more of an auxiliary tool. Their attacks were primarily driven by external forces, and the natural growth of their magic power was sufficient for crafting various magical equipment.
He moved on to the next option.
[Demon Transformation: Your transformation ability evolves, leading to unpredictable outcomes.]
A gamble? Bai Yi wasn't interested in taking risks like that. He quickly dismissed the option.
[Poisonous Body: Your flesh and blood become infused with poison, granting you immunity to all toxins.]
Bai Yi hesitated, torn between the first and third options. After some thought, he chose the first one.
The third option clearly catered to alchemists, but Bai Yi was more interested in all-around development rather than specializing in one area. The benefits of versatility were obvious—his knowledge would never hit a bottleneck. Even without the panel, he could accumulate knowledge over time and make continuous breakthroughs.
In the Star Federation, an alchemist's true strength wasn't in their magical prowess, but in their academic qualifications. An alchemist who mastered both alchemy and technology could achieve legendary status, with the potential to transcend that and even approach the realm of ancient gods.
Bai Yi's improvement began almost immediately. His intelligence score, previously [164 (60)], surged to [332 (60)].
Magic power surged through his body, pushing him upright. Alchemical magic patterns spread across his skin, and the aura of darkness around him was suppressed.
Several notification sounds rang out.
[Due to the overwhelming magic power, your biological lock has been broken. Your strength, agility, and endurance have reached an extraordinary level.]
[Your strength +20, agility +10, endurance +30. Each time your magic power increases, your body will strengthen slightly.]
Bai Yi clenched his fists, feeling his magic power swell within him. He had an epiphany: he needed to not only hone his telekinetic abilities but also create alchemical equipment that could harness this newfound magical power.
Looking at the materials around him, he raised a hand, and an explosion of magic power erupted. With a mental command, everything in the basement levitated. As he carefully attuned himself to the changes in his body, he began to smelt metal, preparing for the lengthy transformation of the Bone Dragon.
Time passed swiftly, and soon, the player update was nearing completion. As Bai Yi had anticipated, many players grumbled, but they all quietly resumed their positions in their game pods as the update concluded.
The same was true for Wei Lu. After several successful live broadcasts, his income skyrocketed, bringing him financial freedom and greater popularity.
Returning to the game, he checked his level:
[Name: Guard Brigade]
Race: Night Elf
Occupation: Civilian
Level: 4 (108/1000)
Experience: 300
Gold: 34.6534
Attributes: Strength 3, Agility 3, Endurance 2, Intelligence 0, Spirit 2, Charm 5, Luck 2
Free attribute points: None
Legend Degree: 0
Rank: None
Expertise: None
Skills: None
Introduction: An ordinary player, a wonder in the eyes of NPCs.
Wei Lu couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. It was like everything had returned to normal. He began explaining the game with newfound enthusiasm, his ratings staying solid—except for the last incident, his evaluations were still perfect.
At that moment, a high-level player named Demacia checked out Wei Lu's live broadcast. Wei Lu's insights caught the attention of advanced players, who followed his observations, noting things they hadn't yet discovered.
Demacia thought for a moment and decided to visit the Hall of Knowledge. With over fifty silver coins in hand, he was ready to purchase some skills.
He paid the entrance fee and entered the inner city.
Despite the recent update, some players could be seen sneaking around the entertainment area. Following their gaze, Demacia saw three bold characters: [Manchun Pavilion].
A brothel? His face flushed slightly, but curiosity got the better of him. After all, who among serious Chinese gamers wouldn't want to see something reminiscent of the Middle Ages?
Lost in thought, he accidentally bumped into an NPC in a black robe.
The force knocked him to the ground.
"Are you okay?" Demacia asked, rising quickly.
The NPC's face was hidden by the hood, and his voice was rough, "I'm fine."
"Good." The NPC hurried away, heading for the outer city.
Demacia's curiosity piqued. He followed, stepping lightly.
"Excuse me," he called, "I'm Demacia, the 'wonder' they speak of. You seem to be in a hurry. Is there anything I can help with?"
The black-robed figure hesitated, then spoke cryptically, "A spectacle."
"Yes, a wonder. One that never dies. You can inquire in the outer city. We seek to integrate with the Federation, and Mr. White Blight often requests our aid."
Demacia nodded, intrigued. "What kind of spectacle?"
The NPC faltered, then whispered, "I'm an adventurer. My teammate died, stabbed by a dagger. But the next day, she returned—alive and unharmed. No wonder."
The black-robed figure's voice trembled. "I can't show any signs of abnormality. I'm heading to the capital. Those people… they're terrifying."
"Is this true?" Demacia asked, eyes wide with curiosity. "Do you need help tracking it down?"
"Please, my friend is Yali, a talented human girl. I had just intended to confess to her when I witnessed the incident. If you help, you'll gain my loyalty."
"No problem, I'll help. Where's Yali?" Demacia responded quickly, eager to get started.
"Right," the NPC confirmed, leading Demacia further into the city.
[Special Mission Triggered]
Mission: The Lost Friend
Description: A girl, presumed dead, has miraculously resurrected. She has secretly infiltrated the City Lord's Mansion. Investigate the anomaly and report your findings.
Rewards: Attribute Points +5, Skill Points +5, Reputation +20, Gold Coins +100, Experience Points +3000, Optional Expertise +1
Difficulty: Hell
Note: Invite other players to join. Max participants: 5.
Demacia read the mission details in awe. The difficulty was marked as "Hell"—a rarity—and he was particularly excited about the potential rewards.
Meanwhile, the black-robed figure, now far from Demacia, entered the basement of a casino. He bowed low to a figure who radiated an unsettling aura.
"Mr. Sabo, as requested, I have relayed the message to the highest-level wonder."
"Good work." Sabo's sly grin spread across his face. His studies of the players had revealed that, despite the difficulty, most would take on any task if the origin was explained properly. The aura of discomfort emanating from the City Lord's Mansion had grown stronger, hinting at the rise of a terrifying force.
Sabo raised his hand, summoning a mist. The black-robed figure collapsed in agony, his body dissolving into water.
Sabo, unaffected, turned to face a new threat. The chaos was only just beginning.
[Bone Dragon Transformation Complete]
Bai Yi surveyed the massive, transformed Bone Dragon before him. Its skeletal body had been clad in steel, its once hollow chest now filled with machinery. Magic thrusters powered its wings, and its mouth housed a mithril-powered energy weapon. Every detail spoke of the alchemical mastery that Bai Yi had poured into it.
The transformation had drained nearly seven million gold coins in resources, but the result was a war machine unlike any other.
While Bai Yi was eager to advance, he knew that rushing to the next level would attract unwanted attention from powerful entities like Night Rose. For now, he had to stay in the shadows and carefully plan his next moves. His potential was too great to reveal prematurely.
He activated his dragon's new abilities, commanding Bolton to test his newfound power. The dragon roared, unleashing its mechanical fury, and soared into the sky. Its speed surpassed Mach 5, shaking the very mountains below.
Bai Yi smiled in satisfaction. It wasn't a Gundam, but it was close enough.
"Let's go, Bolton," he commanded. "Target the mutation zone one hundred kilometers southeast. Give them a big surprise."
And with that, the Bone Dragon sped off into the distance, as Bai Yi prepared for the storm ahead.
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