The spaceship carrying the first batch of graduates from the Black Star Super Academy traveled along the transportation network from the Purple River Star System to the Sigma Star System in the center of the Black Star Territory to meet with Black Star.
In the past six years, the Black Star Corps had invested a large amount of resources into the construction of their territory and built their second headquarters in the Sigma Star System. It was a space fortress made up of seven mechanical fortress planets and a large number of mechanical defense star rings. It was known as the 'Black Star Palace' by the members of the army.
The spaceship came from afar and arrived at the predetermined location on the star map. The appearance of the Black Star Palace was displayed on the observation window. Seeing this gigantic structure made of machinery, the students could not help but open their mouths in shock.
This thing was much grander than the Floating Dragon Island in the Blue Star System!
Every mechanical fortress planet was surrounded by a few mechanical defense star rings that were slanted at different angles, forming a symmetrical structure. The planets were separated into seven layers of orbits that revolved around the center together. It was like a miniature version of a Star System.
However, the center was not a Star but an extremely large metallic sphere. It was silver-black in color, and its surface was as smooth as a mirror. It was like a black star that did not emit any light. No one knew what it was.
Everyone had to go through a routine inspection. The spaceship stopped at the outermost orbit of the Seventh Fortress. The moment Nero stepped onto the dock with his classmates, he saw a familiar face.
"Uncle Fu Ding?" Nero was overjoyed. He hurriedly ran over with his short legs.
"Hello, Nero." Fu Ding smiled and patted Nero's head.
"Did you come here just to wait for me?"
"That's right. We haven't seen each other for about five to six years. You've grown up." Fu Ding patted Nero's head and sized him up. "It's a pity that you didn't grow much taller."
"… Don't mention this. We can still chat properly."
Nero's face darkened. His lack of height was an eternal pain in his heart.
With the life energy given to him by Aurora and the Dragon Blood Potion in his body, he should have grown very tall. However, he did not understand why his growth was so slow. His father, Bennett, clearly had genes that were not short either!
Nero even suspected that the pressure from studying had caused him to lose his stamina and was filled with resentment.
"Speaking of which, Uncle Fu Ding, you haven't changed at all. You're still as handsome as ever."
Fu Ding shook his head and smiled. "It's very normal. A Calamity Grade can control their metabolism, so it's very easy for them to retain their youth. Six years is only equivalent to a few months for an ordinary person."
At this moment, the Pugilist girl in tights walked to Nero's side and stared at Fu Ding with her large eyes. Her face unknowingly turned red as she became nervous.
"This is …" Fu Ding turned to look at him.
"Oh, let me introduce you. This is Mia Morotto. She's my … my … ahem, she's a female classmate who's very close to me. She's one of the best among this batch of graduates from the martial arts course.
Mia, this is Fu Ding, one of Black Star's personal guards. He's the elder who watched me grow up. You … Eh, why are you blushing? "
"I'm not blushing!" Mia hurriedly covered her face and said in a flustered tone.
She was the tanned and skinny girl that Nero had met when the Black Star Super Academy opened on Planet Aquamarine started school. As the saying goes, a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood. After six years of learning and training, her body had already matured. Her face was beautiful, and her skin had turned into a healthy wheat color.
Seeing that another girl was attracted by his beauty, Fu Ding had a helpless expression and took the initiative to extend his hand. "Hello, I'm Fu Ding."
"H-hello, you're very honored to meet me … Ah, no … I'm very honored." Mia was so nervous that she could not speak coherently. She hurriedly grabbed onto Fu Ding's outstretched hand, and the redness on her face became even more obvious.
Nero looked at Fu Ding before looking at Mia. He felt as though he had just eaten a lemon, and his heart was sour and bitter. He could not help but cough heavily and separate their hands before stiffly changing the topic.
"By the way, where's my godfather?"
"He already knows that you're here. Go and meet him at his throne."
"Throne?"
"Yes, it's that black sphere in the center." Fu Ding chuckled. "Speaking of which, Nero, how much have you improved over the past few years? He will definitely test your homework later, and if you don't pass … I won't plead for you. "
Speaking of machinery, Nero immediately shrunk his neck as he recalled the bad memories. He said with uncertainty, "I feel that I have improved quite a lot. Godfather should be satisfied, right?"
"You can ask him yourself. Don't let him wait too long. We'll talk after this."
Fu Ding smiled and turned around to leave.
As his figure gradually disappeared, Nero turned around and wanted to say something. However, he realized that Mia was still staring in the direction that Fu Ding left in. He immediately became angry and said in annoyance, "Fu Ding already left.
He has already left, and you're still looking? "
Only then did Mia reluctantly retract her gaze and excitedly poked Nero's waist. "Hey, why is your uncle so charming? He looks so beautiful when he smiles. I'm completely stunned."
Nero felt jealous and said sourly, "Why haven't you looked at me like that before?"
Mia immediately had a look of disdain. "How long has it been since you looked in the mirror? How can you compare yourself to your uncle? "
"…"
Nero was speechless.
He felt pain in his heart.
After six years of interaction, the two of them were very familiar with each other. Mia gradually walked out of her autism and became more lively. The two of them would often bicker, but their relationship was very good. They were like siblings.
After bickering for a while, everyone finally completed the routine inspection and changed to a spaceship. They then headed toward the black sphere in the center of Black Star Palace.
When the spaceship approached, a small hole appeared on the surface of the black sphere. Inside was the landing track that could accommodate the spaceship.
The spaceship entered the track and stopped. The walls on both sides of the track were sealed, and there was no dock.
Just when everyone was puzzled, one of the walls suddenly opened up.
Rumble!
Countless nanoparticles and mechanical structures were moving, and a brand new dock was formed in front of everyone, extending out a single path.
"Is this a dock that was built on the spot?"
To this group of students, the scene in front of them was magical. Everyone stepped onto the dock and looked around. They realized that there was only one way to go, and all other directions were pitch-black metal walls.
Everyone looked at each other and calmed down. They could only follow this path. As everyone walked forward, the path continued to extend under their feet.
"Gulp."
A clear gulping sound could be heard from the crowd. Only then did the crowd realize that no one had spoken since some time ago. Everyone was silent.
The atmosphere became tense, and only the pale white lights extended along the path. With every step they took, the pressure in their hearts increased, and they were fearful of the unknown.
These students were originally filled with excitement from meeting a big shot, but at this moment, that excitement had completely turned into nervousness and reverence.
Although they had not seen Black Star with their own eyes, they could already feel the pressure.
After walking for a long time, the path ahead opened up, and everyone walked out of the path, arriving at a huge circular hall.
In the middle of the hall was a stair-like platform with a Divine Mechanical Throne placed on top of it. Streaks of blue-gold Mechanical Force spread out like a spider web under the Divine Mechanical Throne, flashing and jumping continuously.
A black-robed man sat on the throne with his head slightly tilted. He rested his chin on one hand and rested his other hand on the armrest of the throne as he looked at them calmly.
This simple gaze caused the pressure in the hearts of all the students present to increase, and their legs turned soft.
"Your Excellency Black Star!"
"So this is the might of a Beyond Grade A Super … how terrifying."
Many people could not help but gulp. They could not help but want to immediately turn around and leave, the further the better.
Before coming, many of the students were looking forward to becoming a Beyond Grade A Super. However, at this moment, most of them realized that they were just idling around.
"God- godfather."
Nero carefully greeted while muttering in his heart.
After not seeing him for a few years, godfather's aura has become more and more shocking …
However, his appearance did not change at all. He was still as young and handsome as he was six years ago.
In front of Fu Ding, Nero still dared to tease him. However, in front of Han Xiao, he could not help but feel nervous and respectful, even if Black Star was his godfather.
What the hell, am I that scary? Looking at everyone's expressions, Han Xiao frowned.
Looking down at the Divine Mechanical Throne under his butt, he finally understood.
He had almost forgotten that this thing had the effect of magnifying one's aura. It was no wonder these little leeks were so scared that they were trembling.
Han Xiao retracted his aura and stood up. Only then did the pressure disappear. Everyone could not help but take a deep breath, and their backs were already drenched in cold sweat.
Looking around, Han Xiao slowly said, "You are the first batch of outstanding graduates since the establishment of the academy. Since you have chosen to work for the army, on behalf of the army, I welcome all of you to join us …"
Hearing this, the nervousness in everyone's hearts gradually disappeared, and they became excited. Receiving the personal encouragement of a Beyond Grade A, many of them felt encouraged.
Han Xiao encouraged them for a while before allowing the excited students to leave, leaving only Nero and Mia behind.
Walking down the platform, Han Xiao looked down at Nero's head and nodded. "It's actually not bad to be short. You'll be a smaller target, and as a Mechanic, it won't be easy for enemies to hit you."
Nero's mouth twitched.
What's wrong with these people? Why do they all like to talk about my height?
Although he cursed in his heart, seeing Han Xiao teasing him like this, Nero's tense nerves also relaxed, and he revealed a smile.
"Long time no see, godfather. I missed you a lot."
I didn't miss you at all … Han Xiao sighed in his heart.
With the [Observer's Mark] in hand, he could spy on Nero at any time. He even knew the average time Nero spent in the toilet.
In the past six years, Han Xiao had spent most of his time in the Flickering World accumulating his foundation. Most of his accumulated experience had been spent, and his personal level had risen to 303. The rest had been invested into skills and synthesizing blueprints.
His raw strength did not increase by much, but in terms of the Mech Legion, it had greatly increased!
This black sphere that was almost the size of a planet was the Mechanical Deity formed by the Mech Legion!
It maintained the appearance of a planet like a black star. Han Xiao would often activate this ability and maintain it for a long period of time to train his usage of the Mechanical Deity.
In terms of building machinery, Han Xiao did not slack off either. He had already built a secondary Dimension Factory and was constantly improving it, providing him with an endless supply of soldiers.
In the past six years, the mechanical civilization had developed rapidly. More than eighty percent of Planet Apostle's surface had been covered by mechanical cities, and the mechanical life form had already reached the eighth generation.
Due to the weakening of the tinder, the performance of the mechanical life form from the sixth generation onward had decreased significantly. As they continued to reproduce, the mechanical life form became more and more like 'ordinary people' in the mechanical civilization. They could only be used as cannon fodder. This was a limitation that existed in any mechanical civilization.
The first generation of mechanical life form was still the best batch of elites. Among them, Psionic Prime and many other apostles were the strongest. The structure of their society gradually became closer to the structure of the galaxy. Ordinary people made up the majority of the universe, and the mechanical life form before the sixth generation was equivalent to the 'Supers' of the mechanical civilization. They possessed tyrannical individual strength and were respected by the masses.
The Black Spirit Race was still digesting the knowledge. Compared to six years ago, the Black Spirit Race now had researchers in different fields who had begun to impart knowledge to their people. The effects of the mental network were starting to show.
How could an ordinary species teach with textbooks be as effective as the Black Spirit Race's direct teaching? It was like the difference between having constipation and having diarrhea.
The army's strength continued to develop steadily, and the education plan was carried out smoothly. More academies were built, and the first batch of students had graduated. It was Nero's batch.
Thinking about that, Han Xiao sized Nero up before turning to look at Mia with narrowed eyes.
Seeing that, Nero misunderstood Han Xiao's intentions and hurriedly introduced his companion. "This is Mia, my classmate. She's also very strong."
"H-hello … Er, greetings, Your Excellency Black Star."
Mia had an uneasy expression. The feeling that Black Star gave her was completely different from Fu Ding.
Fu Ding made her feel like she was bathing in the spring breeze, but Black Star made her feel respect and did not dare act rashly.
"I know you. You have a lot of potential."
Han Xiao had already recognized this follower of Hella in his previous life a few years ago. She was also a pretty good leek, so he was not surprised and nodded.
"Thank you." Mia was overwhelmed by the favor. She did not expect such a big shot like Black Star to recognize her.
"Wait outside for a while. I have some things to say to Nero."
"O-okay."
Hearing that, Mia glanced at Nero and could only turn around and leave.
After sending Mia off, Han Xiao retracted his gaze. There were only the two of them left in the room, and he was no longer tense. He sized Nero up with interest and teased, "Not bad.
Kid, you've reached puberty? "
Nero's face instantly turned red, and he tried to defend himself. "Nonsense! I-I didn't … "
"Alright, you don't have to explain to me." Han Xiao interrupted Nero's words and waved his hands. "We haven't met for a few years. Let me check your progress. If you only care about dating and forget about your studies, humph."
Then, without waiting for Nero to retort, Han Xiao poked Nero and revealed his combat information.
Opening the interface, Han Xiao nodded slightly.
This kid's potential was not bad, and he was already Grade C +. He would probably reach Grade B before he was twenty.
Looking down at his ability, Han Xiao's eyes lit up, and he saw what he had been dreaming of.
Nero's Mechanical Sense talent had finally grown to [Perfect Mechanical Sense]!
The leek that he had nurtured for so long had finally matured!
After spending almost ten years, he finally managed to create this ability. It wasn't easy at all!
Han Xiao was overjoyed, and he patted Nero's shoulder with all his might and laughed happily.
"Not bad, not bad at all. I'm very satisfied with your progress!"
Nero's shoulder was in pain from the pats, and his bones felt like they were about to shatter. He could not help but grit his teeth and say, "As long as you're satisfied."
Han Xiao could not help but rub Nero's round cheeks happily.
He was relieved that Nero did not neglect his studies because of dating!
Now that the leek had matured, what he had to consider next was how to harvest it!
Reynold was stubborn and refused to give him any missions no matter what. However, Nero was different. He had the Advanced Luck Glow and had just finished his apprenticeship. His life had just started, and there were plenty of storyline missions that he could trigger in the future. The chances of him obtaining [Perfect Mechanical Sense] from Nero would be many times higher.
In the worst case, he could even take the initiative to create some scenarios for Nero, throwing him into all sorts of dangerous situations.
According to Han Technician's experience, as long as Nero had something to ask of him, there would be a higher chance of him triggering a mission.
However, he had to find a reason to do so.
Using actual combat as an excuse seemed to be pretty good … Han Xiao's eyes rolled around.
If this still did not work, Han Xiao still had one last method. Nero's potential was greater than Reynold's, so he had to think of a way to nurture him and then … beat him up in public!
All sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind, and Han Xiao looked at Nero with a playful gaze.
Little brat, what awaits you next is true hell. You will know how happy you were when you were a student.
Sensing Han Xiao's gaze, Nero suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and had a bad premonition.
For some reason, I felt a wave of malice sweep past my body …
Nero scratched his head and carefully asked, "Oh, right.
Godfather, I still have something that I need your help with. "
Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
Woah!
Look at him, he's so good at raising a request the moment he arrived. He's so much better than Reynold.
"Speak, what do you need my help with?" Han Xiao asked with a pleasant expression.
Nero was a little embarrassed and stuttered, "Mara is a martial artist.
When she loses her temper, it hurts a lot. I-I want to learn how to transform my body. Godfather, you're a grandmaster in this field. Can you teach me how to take a beating? "
"… Scram!"
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