Chapter 607 - Can You Be a Decent Human Being? (Part 2)

It had apparently drifted to this place from the distant reaches of the universe, and Stellar Moon Republic had gotten lucky. A Divine-grade resource on the same level as Blue Planet’s core was not easy to control. Across a whole level, #18 was simply powerless.

Lu Ran also didn’t know how the republic had managed to make it the energy source for the Mechanical Primary-Divine being in orthodox history. For now, it stumped Lu Ran and #18. Although they had the design blueprints for the Mechanical Primary-Divine being, they weren’t the final version, so #18 could only use them for reference.

“There’s no other way.”

Inside the Mechanical Space, seeing that time was running out, Lu Ran sighed. He planned to let #18 continue its research slowly after returning. However, at this critical moment, the technical bonuses brought by the Technical Explosion trait took effect again. Actually, it wasn’t because of the Technical Explosion trait.

#18, who was deep in research, and Lu Ran, who was assisting it, were both stunned as they looked at the Lucky Flowers inserted all over #18’s head. They were made by Six-Path Flower and distributed to everyone. Each was an Epic-grade resource with powerful luck-boosting effects.

But now, these Lucky Flowers seemed to have undergone some change. Their quality visibly improved before Lu Ran's eyes and suddenly evolved to the Legendary grade.

Under the influence of immense fortune, the Lucky Flowers had inexplicably evolved into Legendary-grade resources. This unbelievable scene left Lu Ran and #18 dumbfounded for a moment before they looked in a certain direction, as if trying to see through the secret realm to the outside world.

“It’s Six-Path Flower! It has broken through to the Primary-Divine level!” Lu Ran was overjoyed.

Although the contract perception wasn’t strong, he quickly deduced the reason.

“Auntie Six Flower... no, Grandma Six Flower, you are the parent who gave me a second life!” #18 burst into tears.

With the boost from the Legendary-grade Lucky Flowers, it entered another state of minor-probability inspiration. Explosive technical concepts flooded its mind, driving it wild.

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Blue Planet.

Six-Path Flower floated in the starry sky, looking at the planet now completely enveloped by its domain, lost in thought.

“Calculating the time, that guy’s ascension realm should be ending soon. What a pity. Although I’ve broken through to the Primary-Divine level, I still can’t affect Limitless City in the slightest. But since his breakthrough feedback can cross Limitless City and affect me a little, I hope my breakthrough can help him some.”

Six-Path Flower didn’t know that its timely breakthrough had helped Lu Ran and the others immensely.

With this most intense technical explosion, #18 finally cracked the Super Body Spirit Gem, transforming it into its second energy source. Its level followed suit, completely evolving as the Spirit Gem integrated into it as an energy source, perfecting its entire bodily structure and driving its level upward.

Crack, crack, crack.

As #18 closed its eyes and broke through to the Primary-Divine level, the Mechanical Space given by Godslayer could no longer withstand this power and began to shatter and collapse. The terrifying aura of a Primary Divine swept through the starry sky.

The strands of aura leaked from the spreading cosmic cracks. Even though #18 was just a non-combat, research-type Mechanical Primary-Divine being, it brought a huge shock to the Stellar Moon World.

It first manifested on the Stellar Moon World’s protective ring. The protective ring developed by the republic to shield the world from cosmic disasters shattered at this moment with a series of bangs. The astonishing sight sent shockwaves through the republic’s upper echelons. They thought that the three alien powerhouses had finally broken the protective ring.

Within the Stellar Moon World, only Godslayer, looking up at the starry sky, knew it was likely Lu Ran’s doing. Her expression changed, and she quickly ascended into space. There, she witnessed a scene even more horrifying than Sudden Death King’s evolution and breakthrough.

In the vast steel sea of the starry sky, a mechanical angel stood quietly on top of a palace. Her body was entirely composed of precise mechanical components, like a sculpture made of metal and gears, integrated with the mechanical palace beneath her.

#18, who was originally an artificial human, still possessed a certain degree of flesh-and-blood body. However, after arming itself with the Primary-Divine materials, it had completely abandoned its flesh, and its body was fully mechanized.

Although fully mechanized, top-tier mechanical materials could easily simulate human texture. #18 still maintained the appearance of a young blood angel. Of course, its newly acquired equipment had qualitatively transformed #18 from its previous worker angel form.

Not to mention the Hall of Heroic Spirits beneath its feet, just the tech earphones shining with a cold light on its red hair allowed #18 to effortlessly listen to voices from the future. The monocle on its right eye also collected information from all technological products in Stellar Moon Republic, scanning them all in an instant.

#18 flapped its wings that were composed of countless red metal feathers. It stood like an angelic throne in the starry sky. Its gaze shifted between Godslayer, who had arrived in space, and Lu Ran, who stood on the wreckage of the Mechanical Space.

[Species Rank: Primary Divine]

[Level: 100]

[New Species Talent: Mechanical Authority (Within sight, within perception, it has the highest control authority over any technological product not exceeding its own level.)]

At this moment, Godslayer’s hair was disheveled as she stared in horror at the Mechanical Primary-Divine angel in the starry sky.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

The energy level of a Primary Divine being was undeniably displayed.

“You... You didn’t destroy it. Instead, you used those materials yourself to create a Mechanical Primary-Divine being!” Godslayer glared furiously at Lu Ran.

𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The last trace of hope in her heart vanished. She understood that Lu Ran’s purpose in bewitching her was to steal the Mechanical Primary-Divine being. As for Lu Ran himself, after being stunned for a long time, he held his forehead and laughed like a madman.

“

Ha... AHAHAHA!

It seems you’ve recovered.” Lu Ran laughed for a while, ignoring the angry, shocked Godslayer.

He then looked thoughtfully toward the Stellar Moon World. “Actually, my use of the Primary-Divine materials is a form of destruction, isn’t it?”

“You are the one who wanted to use the Mechanical Primary-Divine being to control everything,” Godslayer said through gritted teeth, word by word.

Lu Ran shook his head. “Bullshit. I never controlled its thoughts. Now its power far exceeds mine. To be honest, I can no longer control it. If it wants to betray me, it can do so at any time.”

Godslayer looked at #18, and #18 took a deep breath and clenched its fists.

Betrayal? You must be joking. After putting up with this humiliation for so long, betrayal would be letting you off too easily.

From today onward, she would be the boss, Six-Path Flower would be second-in-command, and Lu Ran would be third. She would rule over all humanity and over all other mechanical lifeforms.

How could that compare to the fun of oppressing Captain Doofus, Sudden Death King, and Dark Crow?

“#18, seize mechanical control of the entire world. Initiate the countdown to annihilation. I, alone, declare war on the entire Stellar Moon Republic. If within one hour, more than 10% of the human population does not willingly surrender and acknowledge me as their king, then this nation does not need to exist anymore.”

Upon hearing Lu Ran’s words, Godslayer’s eyes filled with bloodshot veins. She never imagined that the first thing Lu Ran would do after creating the Mechanical Primary-Divine being would be to attempt to rule the Stellar Moon Republic.

#18 was also eager to test its abilities. Power outages began occurring in various regions of the Stellar Moon Republic. Numerous tech products requiring electricity were the first to fail.

Then, other mechanical products using rare energy sources also ceased functioning one after another. Even the mechanical lifeforms contracted by various mechanics fell into a comatose state. They were paralyzed and inoperable.

A nation primarily reliant on mechanical technology losing its mechanical power within seconds caused incalculable damage. This plunged the entire country into panic worse than facing an apocalyptic disaster.

“Remember, surrender sincerely. Do not attempt to resist.” Lu Ran smiled faintly at Godslayer.

He no longer lingered before her and entered the Stellar Moon World. His purpose in doing this was simply to feed Mystic Turtle one last time before leaving. Besides this, Lu Ran needed to hurry and accomplish a few more critical tasks.

Baby Cloud had already consumed another round of the elemental gods, and Lu Ran intended to bring the Grass God’s core back as a souvenir for Six-Path Flower. Aside from these elemental gods, there were 2 others Lu Ran had never touched.

Previously, it was because he lacked the strength, but now...

“#18, hurry. Let’s go deal with the Light and Dark Primary-Divine beings first, then the Dragon God and the Divine Tree. With your current strength, summoning the Torch Dragon heroic spirit to fight for you shouldn’t be a problem anymore, right?” Lu Ran looked at the shrunken #18 flying beside him and urged.

Unexpectedly, faced with Lu Ran’s request, #18 seemed to short-circuit and fell into deep thought.

“Wait. Something feels off. Why does it feel even more hectic now that I’ve reached the Primary-Divine level? Fighting four Primary-Divine beings right off the bat?”

#18 felt that this wasn’t much different from before. Its breakthrough seemed pointless.

It raised its proud head and flew in front of Lu Ran. “I can, but you must promise me one thing!”

“What is it? Say it,” Lu Ran said, exasperated.

“This is very difficult, but Master, can you, from now on, try to be a decent human being?”

Lu Ran was taken aback, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

Is it really planning a rebellion? Let it be arrogant for a couple of days. Once I get Baby Cloud to the Primary-Divine level, and create a trio of gods within the team, let’s see how it acts then...