He came to the combat training room and closed the door. He was the only one left in the huge room.
Han Xiao took a deep breath, moved his shoulders, and opened the interface.
There were only a few minutes left of the '40% Experience Penalty' debuff that had been on his status bar for more than ten months. Staring at the seconds ticking by, Han Xiao's mood changed slightly. He could not help but feel touched.
"It wasn't easy, sixteen months of experience penalty …" Han Xiao sighed.
Sixteen months ago, he had finally stepped into the highest level of strength and become a new Beyond Grade A Super. Those who had just entered this circle would always face more jealousy and hostility.
In just a short one and a half years, he had gone through a lot. First, he fought with Sisko to keep the Evolution Cube. Then, he had a battle with Heber. Then, he reported to the Crimson Dynasty's mother planet and was provoked by the dynasty's allies to test his strength. Along the way, he had fought with EsGod. Not long ago, he had even faced his biggest crisis and almost been killed by the Arcane Church.
He had only been a Beyond Grade A Super for about a year and a half, but he had already experienced so many crises. Thinking back, Han Xiao still felt a little scared and secretly sighed.
Luckily, I resolved these dangers with my smart brain and handsome face … Han Xiao shamelessly gave himself a thumbs up.
Crises were also opportunities, and he had established his position because of this. Now, he had finally gotten rid of the negative status of the experience penalty.
It's getting better, it's getting better!
Han Xiao rubbed his palms, and 'happiness' was written all over his face.
"I'm now level 260. This was an emergency level-up when I was dealing with those bastards from the Arcane Church, which made me spend forty percent more experience. With the experience I've accumulated during this time …" Han Xiao looked at the experience bar and estimated. "I should be able to reach level 280."
At this level, the experience required to level up every time was jaw-droppingly high. It was a number that would make one despair.
Han Xiao did a rough calculation. Without the experience penalty, if he ignored the Promotion and Class Advancement, the experience he had to level up now would be enough for a level 1 player to reach level 160 or even more. Furthermore, as his level increased, the cost of leveling up would also increase by a certain factor.
If he did not have a long-term stable channel to harvest experience from players, with the current level of mission rewards, who knew how long it would take for him to reach level 280 just by doing missions.
The EXP he had accumulated during this time was enough to reach level 280, and this was with the help of the Political Assets. The effect of the Political Assets was similar to a permanent double EXP card, and any method to gain EXP would be increased.
How terrifying!
After lamenting for a while, the duration of the experience penalty finally reached the last second, and the icon disappeared.
"The side effects of the Evolution Cube finally."
Han Xiao smiled, rubbed his muscles, and felt the activity of the cells in his body. The actual manifestation of this side effect was that the cells would slowly adapt to the rapid evolution of the genes. The stronger the individual, the more energy the cells would carry, and the longer the transformation process would take. At this moment, the faint discomfort in the cells in his body finally disappeared, and the transformation was complete.
"The effect of the Evolution Cube is indeed amazing. I've only used it once. According to the mechanism shown on the interface, every time my Energy Level increases, I should be able to obtain a new level of evolution."
Han Xiao nodded. The last time he had used the Evolution Cube in a hurry was to reach Beyond Grade A, and the side effects had come at the wrong time. He did not intend to use the Evolution Cube only once. However, he would have to choose the right time next time. The best time to use the Evolution Cube would be after spending all the accumulated experience during the version update.
[Lord Mechanic] leveled up to Lv.2. + 360 Energy, + 5 STR, + 5 DEX, + 12 END, + 15 INT. You have received 12 Free Attribute Points and 1 Potential Point!
…
A warm current surged in his body, and his energy level gradually increased.
As his experience bar slowly emptied, his main class level continued to soar, finally stopping at Lv.20.
You have reached Lv.280. You have triggered the Promotion Mission (Legendary Flight).
As soon as this Promotion Mission popped up, it showed a golden 'Completed' status.
Glancing at it, Han Xiao was overjoyed.
The Universe Grade Legendary Point was the highest level of Legendary Point. The deeds one did had to shake the entire universe, and the players had to complete extremely difficult missions or do extremely extraordinary things to have a chance of obtaining it. This Promotion Mission was already at the late stage. During the version where the World Tree Civilization invaded, the Universe Grade Legendary Points had a more stable channel to obtain.
Even with Han Xiao's current status, it was not easy to obtain a Universe Grade Legendary Point.
However, Han Xiao happened to have a Universe Grade Legendary Point, which was the Enemy of Ethereal!
"This is really …" Han Xiao's mouth twitched. "A blessing in disguise?"
He had been in this world for so many years, but this was the only Universe Grade Legendary Point he had. It could be seen how rare this thing was.
Now that he did not have a Mission Completion Card, he originally thought that he would be temporarily stuck at the Lv.280 Promotion Mission. He did not expect that … he would be lucky for once.
Han Xiao grinned, his heart bursting with joy.
Hehe, I have to thank my old buddy from the Arcane Church for giving me this Legendary Point.
Right, I have to thank Fu Ding as well … Thinking of Fu Ding, Han Xiao's hands itched a little. He was already used to touching him.
You have fulfilled the mission requirements.
Lv.280 Promotion Mission completed.
+ 55 END. 1 END + 410 Health = 420 Stamina.
Your Energy Rank has exceeded 52000 Ona.
You have received the talent [Strengthened Multi-Element Resistance]!
You have received the talent [Energy Utilization Optimization]!
You have received the talent [Advanced Vitality]!
You have learned the skill [Advanced Coercion]!
All of your Virtual Technology skills have been increased by 40%.
Crackle, crackle. Han Xiao's eyes flashed with electricity. After a long time, he exhaled a cloud of blue mist.
There was no Species Evolution this time, so the evolution pain was very low.
He lowered his head and looked at it. His appearance did not change much. He was a little taller, and his muscles looked more beautiful. His chest muscles were like two iron plates covering his chest, and his abs were well-defined.
His head felt a little itchy. He raised his hand and scratched, and a bunch of hair fell off.
"Hair loss?"
Han Xiao was shocked. He hurriedly summoned a mirror and heaved a sigh of relief after seeing it clearly.
The Promotion catalyzed his metabolism and improved the cell structure of his entire body. His original hair fell off, and new hair grew out. The fallen hair was stuck in his hair, so it was no wonder it felt itchy.
"Phew, phew, my thick black hair is still here."
Han Xiao heaved a sigh of relief. He almost thought that he had walked the evil path of sacrificing his hair in exchange for power. The more bald he was, the stronger he would be.
The upper limit of the Lord Mechanic class was level 40, and he needed to be level 300 to change his Class. The next Species Evolution would also require him to be level 300, so level 280 was an ordinary Promotion in the middle.
However, 52000 Energy Rank seemed to be a hidden limit. There were strong and weak Beyond Grade As, and not everyone could reach 52000 Energy Rank. The abilities that were given seemed to be the basic abilities that one would have when they reached a new level.
Previously, after obtaining [Endless Material Science] and [Virtual Creator], his Energy Rank had increased by a wave and was close to 52000. Now that he had increased twenty levels and his Promotion, it was enough to break through this limit.
Han Xiao's eyes moved. He glanced at the new abilities, and the effects confirmed his guess.
Although there was no Species Evolution, every Promotion was a sublimation of his life level, breaking through 52000 Energy Rank and entering a new level of life. These were all passive abilities that came with high-level life forms. When one reached this level, almost everyone would have them.
The effect of [Multi-Element Resistance Enhancement] was to increase various resistances, similar to [Perfect Mechanical Sense], with a coefficient of 1.25x.
[Energy Utilization Optimization], on the other hand, reduced the energy and stamina consumption of each skill by 27%, allowing him to last longer.
[High Life Force] increased the maximum health and recovery speed, increasing the maximum health by seventeen percent and basic recovery speed by one hundred and twenty percent.
These three abilities were all talents that strengthened one's foundation. The main purpose was to increase one's resistance. No matter what class they were, they would have stronger vitality.
The only ability, [High Deterrence], was an aura-type ability that could be switched on and off. His life level already had the effect of suppressing those below him, and now, it was a skill.
Deterrence could cover an area, and all the individuals within the area would be affected. However, it could only be used on intelligent lifeforms that were lower than his own grade. Those that were not affected by mental strength would be immune to this effect (such as mechanical lifeforms), so it would not be of much use in battles of the same grade.
"Isn't Jie Haoshoku Haki?" Han Xiao scratched his head.
Thinking about it, this ability did not seem to have any other use other than to bully noobs. However, if he wanted to bully noobs, as a Mechanic, he did not need any aura at all.
Those three abilities were still more reliable.
Although it was just a normal Promotion, the increase was very significant. In the later stages, every Promotion was not for nothing.
His basic Endurance bonus was one Endurance = 410 Health, and the other abilities gave him [Advanced Strengthened Life] + 60, [Eternal Body] + 140 (+ 1% every two levels), Grade S + 50, and [Extraordinary Physique] + 10% Health, [High Life Force] + 17% Health, [High Life Force] + 100 Health, and [Well-Trained] + 100 Health.
In terms of Mechanical Force, there were also various talents and abilities that could convert Intelligence into Machinery Affinity.
He threw the Free Attribute Points into Intelligence, looked at the changes on his interface, and was satisfied.
Level: 280
Main Class: Mechanic
Race: Black Star Race
Attributes: 3,347 STR, 4,080 DEX, 6,129 END, 9,029 INT, 2,950 MYS, 1,163 CHA, 1 LUK
Free Attribute Points: 0
Potential Points: 21
Health: 5,137,427
Stamina: 4,417,950
Energy: 89320 (Lv.17)
Lv.17 Energy Bonus: + 1,206 STR, + 1,488 DEX, + 1,890 END, + 2,345 INT, + 1,123 MYS, + 311520 Stamina Limit, + 1,632% Machinery Affinity
Energy Rank: 53750
Grade: S + (Beyond A)
Rank S Bonuses: + 50 END, + 25 All Resistances, + 25% Highest Attribute, + 15% Other Attributes, + 750 Free Attribute Points, and + 50 Potential Points.
"The remarks this time are so official."
Han Xiao rubbed his chest. Instead of ridiculing his meatiness, he was not used to it.
At Grade S +, the strength of those above Grade S would be even stronger, but they would still be called Beyond Grade A. In terms of destructive power, there would not be a qualitative change like when the Calamity Grade advanced to Beyond Grade A. Because there was no clear reference for the strength of Beyond Grade A, the grades within Beyond Grade A were also calculated. The way they were divided was like a small realm, belonging to the category of quantitative change.
Just like how people in the early days of the exploration era thought that the Calamity Grade was the upper limit of strength, people now also thought that Beyond Grade A was the limit of strength. What EsGod wanted was to imitate the Primordial Ones, break the limit, and revolutionize the strength system to a whole new level, creating a fundamental change. Without looking at EsGod's personality, this goal alone was very ambitious.
After his Promotion, the cost of leveling up skyrocketed again. With a glance, Han Xiao knew that he did not have enough EXP to reach level 300 in the short term. After all, he was using the faction store to earn EXP from the players. Even if he earned EXP very quickly, he still needed time to accumulate it. Furthermore, the players had already learned a lot of knowledge, so the efficiency of providing EXP had decreased.
He was not prepared to wait any longer. He had already been in seclusion for a few months, and the sooner he got rid of EsGod, the better.
During this period, he had crafted quite a number of targeted equipment. As long as the dynasty was willing to provide assistance, he did not dare say that he would definitely be able to kill EsGod, but he was at least confident.
"I haven't contacted the dynasty during this period. I wonder how they are doing with the Arcane Church … If they can reach a consensus, they should be able to take care of EsGod."
Han Xiao took out his communicator and was about to contact the dynasty personnel to ask about the situation.
At this time, Philip suddenly spoke.
"Master, hum … someone sent me an encrypted message just now."
"Sending an encrypted message in front of me? Why are you being so sneaky? Decode it and find out who sent it. "
"I — I can't decode it alone, so I came to find you, hum …" Philip said with a wronged expression.
Han Xiao paused and narrowed his eyes. Philip was now his powerful assistant in the Virtual Technology field. If Philip could not decode it alone, it meant that the other party was not simple. They were at least an organization at the Star Cluster level or above. They definitely had some ulterior motive for contacting him secretly.
"Then, what did the encrypted message say?"
"They said that they are the descendants of the Spacetime Freezer and want to talk to you face to face."
Han Xiao was stunned, and his expression changed slightly.
When he was searching for information about the Spacetime Amber, he remembered the current situation of the Spacetime Freezer race.
So … this is the Radiant Federation looking for me?
Sending the Spacetime Freezer race over, is this hinting that they already know the origin of the Spacetime Amber?
Han Xiaoxin became alert and guessed the intentions of the Radiant Federation. After thinking for a while, he instructed Philip.
"Reply to him that I agree to meet."
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(I went out in the afternoon and finished writing a little late. Today, I was promoted to a god, so I'm quite happy. Thank you, brothers, for your love. Mua mua mua? (* ′) `*)?)
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