Mecha Battle: Why Do You Use Body to Destroy Stars?

Resource, knowledge, special.

Three major categories, with nearly infinite resources and information, were once again transmitted into Jiang Chen’s mind.

However, this time he wasn’t browsing a store.

Instead, he was browsing “his own warehouse,” selecting materials.

The thoughts of Shida were also transmitted along with the information.

“Sir, these are all resources from Planet Blue Star. I can transfer them all to your Abyss Rune Repository,” he said.

“However, I strongly advise against doing so.”

“Especially the resource type materials, it would be best if you only collected those of 20th Rank and below, such as the new star, nebulae…” he said.

“Materials of the star cluster, Galaxy Level can be kept with the Rebirth Civilization’s traveling merchants for the time being,” Shida explained.

“And retrieved when needed,” he added.

“…Because of the Wondrous Blueprint?” Jiang Chen inquired.

“That’s only part of it,” Shida clarified.

Shida went on to say, “You should know the theory that ‘the brighter the civilization’s fire burns, the stronger the calamity it invites,’ right?”

“Yeah,” Jiang Chen acknowledged.

Jiang Chen had only been given basic knowledge during the rank ascension trials and Fire Transmission of civilizations.

There was not much help given, for this reason.

At this point, Shida candidly disclosed the reason.

“This theory is indeed true,” he stated.

“Civilization and calamity are like two magnets that naturally attract each other,” Shida continued.

“And powerful mecha pilots, as well as high-rank resources that contain too much abyss atmosphere, will only increase this attraction,” he warned.

“Not only does it accelerate the speed at which calamities are attracted, but it also lures even more formidable disasters,” Shida elaborated.

“Planet Blue Star’s civilization has not yet matured,” he pointed out.

“If you bring back too many Galaxy Level materials, it would result in a higher probability for Planet Blue Star’s civilization to encounter strong calamities…” Shida explained.

“Even an Infinite Purgatory,” he added.

“In fact, due to the immense attractiveness of the ancient civilizations, the distance to many horrific calamities has become perilously close…” Shida reported.

“If one carelessly crosses the abyss, encountering calamities of the same or even greater magnitude is almost inevitable,” he cautioned.

“Thus, without daring to act rashly, the Abyss Protection Mechanism was gradually formed,” he concluded.

Jiang Chen had a moment of realization.

The more a mecha pilot controls the power of the abyss, the deeper they sink into it, unable to escape…

That was the origin of all these mechanisms.

However, this didn’t affect him much.

Keeping all resources with the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant, taking them as needed, and slowly digesting them would do.

The Rebirth Civilization even provided five qualifications for reincarnation. They wouldn’t possibly default on this small amount of materials.

“Alright, we’ll take it step by step,” Jiang Chen decided.

“By the way, I need traits that enhance the capability of modules, or the abilities of a mecha pilot,” he said.

“Help me filter those,” he requested.

Shida rapidly altered the information.

[Power Control], [Divine Selection], [Demonization Power], [Source of Evil Energy]…

Over a hundred million traits enhancing Mecha Modules quickly revealed relevant information.

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but curse internally.

Although he had always said that these were merely low-level resources that could be repeatedly farmed, and they were not to be considered as important as miraculous resources…

But damn, there was such an abundance!

Was this the stockpile of an ancient civilization accumulated over endless years?

As Jiang Chen’s head spun with the dizzying array, he spoke up once more.

“Are there any that can be upgraded to [Legendary Traits]?” he asked.

“Not just loaded into [Legendary Trait Slots], but those that can be upgraded to [Legendary Traits] through one’s own training,” Jiang Chen specified.

“…You know about that too?” Shida was taken aback.

Legendary traits that can be self-upgraded are akin to giving a mecha pilot an extra [Legendary Trait Slot].

Such traits and training methods were considered extremely precious and important knowledge even within an ancient civilization.

It was named [Legendary Path].

Many civilizations at the 6th or 7th Rank didn’t even have a Legendary Path, let alone any knowledge of its existence.

Yet Jiang Chen knew about these things…

Had he already possessed a Legendary Trait?

Outstanding talent, Legendary traits…

Not even the abyss’s favored son would be so preposterous, right?

Could Jiang Chen be a reincarnate or heir escaping from an ancient civilization?

“The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant only carries generic knowledge, but the Legendary Path is advanced knowledge, which I don’t have…” Shida started to say.

Shida paused for a moment, then continued,

“However, the traits that enhance module abilities are widely applicable and used by many.”

“I have also exchanged for a Legendary Path related to one of them,” he revealed.

His thought transmitted information about a mecha pilot trait.

[Module Specialization]

[Type: Trait]

[Effect: Grants the mecha pilot the Module Specialization trait, causing all equipped ability and Weapons Modules to obtain specialized entries, amplifying and altering some effects.]

[Description: Only the power that fits is the strongest.]

…

Legendary Path: Alter the mecha pilot’s genetic code by incorporating sequences from over ten Mythical Life forms and fully absorb them, causing the human form to evolve into a higher cosmic-level life form.

…

[Mythical Specialization]

[Type: Legendary Trait]

[Effect: Grants the mecha pilot the Mythical Specialization trait, causing all equipped ability and Weapons Modules to obtain Mythical Specialization, enhancing effects to four times.]

[Description: The Stance of Myth.]

…

Legendary Path?

From ordinary traits to legendary traits, even the methods of upgrading are marked clearly; as long as the conditions are met, a direct replication is possible?

Jiang Chen found that he had still underestimated the ancient civilization.

The lengthy passage of time had allowed them to accumulate a substantial foundation.

Especially in terms of knowledge, it was so rich that it was hair-raising.

Even an Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant could master a legendary path.

The true hopefuls of the ancient civilization probably have all their traits as legendary traits.

With the advancement of their ranks, the boost to their strength would reach an incredibly terrifying extent.

He marveled in his heart and asked aloud,

“What are the specific effects of Module Specialization?”

Beyond the description of a mecha pilot’s trait, further development is often necessary.

Since Shida had offered this pathway, he had most likely used the corresponding trait, so a direct inquiry would suffice.

“To put it simply, it means that the ability of the module will change its own form according to the type of Mecha to achieve the perfect state of loading—”

“For example, the Flesh Tentacles Module would look out of place and bizarre if installed on a metallic mecha.”

“However, under the effect of Module Specialization, the Flesh Tentacles Module would automatically turn into Mechanical Tentacles after being installed.”

“The power and effect will both undergo corresponding changes and be enhanced.”

“Mythical Specialization is a step further.”

“It makes all modules equipped on a Mecha exhibit a mythical air while being specialized, gaining a high boost.”

Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

The effect of this trait sounded quite good.

Moreover, the fourfold panel enhancement of the legendary trait also seemed to justify its status.

The only problem was…

Modules will change their form according to the type of Mecha.

What about abilities?

Will they also transform into forms suitable for the human body?

In other words, all metallic, elemental, and even energy-type abilities,

will they all become biological?

Err…

“No matter, strength is what matters most; appearances can be disguised!”

“3rd Rank trait, that’s the one!”

With this in mind, Jiang Chen asked,

“How many of this [Module Specialization] trait do you have in stock?”

Shida replied,

“I have one hundred thousand here.”

“If you need more, you can place an order with the Rebirth Civilization.”

“This trait is not considered rare; the Rebirth Civilization has plenty in reserve, and you can have as much as you want.”

Jiang Chen nodded and said,

“Then let’s start with 10 billion of those.”

“Also, for Supercharge Modules below 4th Rank, bring me ten thousand of each rank, with each one amounting to 100 billion.”

“And the Nascent Form Mecha… Do you only have those of excellent quality?”

“Send me five hundred billion for now.”

High-grade materials and modules were not immediately digestible at the moment and could be stored here for the time being.

But as for lower-grade modules and materials, since they were in stock, they would naturally be maxed out!

Legendary Path?

Every single person on Planet Blue Star gets one!

Supercharge Modules, to be popularized immediately!

Of course, Jiang Chen was only going to take these materials into his possession and bring them back to Planet Blue Star; he wouldn’t immediately distribute them…

Planet Blue Star was currently working on strengthening the cohesion of its civilization by organizing a large Wondrous Blueprint event, calling on people to join in building the [Shining Star Torch].

These supercharged supplies will serve as rewards for the event.

Anyone participating in the construction of the wonder will have a high probability of receiving them.

Such a method would increase people’s enthusiasm for the wonder event and accelerate the speed of its construction.

That is the proper virtuous cycle.

Besides these traits, modules, and Nascent Form Mecha,

Jiang Chen also didn’t forget about the basic materials needed to construct wonders.

Among them, materials of 11th Rank and below were all readily available at Shida’s reserves, abundant enough to go around.

Only materials of 12th Rank,

[Alien Demon Heart and Soul] and [Eternal Fire Sparks], Shida had no inventory at all.

“Sir, these two materials should be [Exclusive Materials].”}

“Even if you search through the entire stock of the Rebirth Civilization or look for other ancient civilizations, it’s absolutely impossible to obtain them through trade…”

Shida continued,

“When generating Wondrous Blueprints, in addition to the common material requirements, they will also require some [Exclusive Materials] based on the calamity currently faced by the civilization.”

“These materials must be acquired by the civilization itself, through combating the Abyss Calamity and slaying monsters of the abyss.”

“In fact, this is also an important reason why ancient civilizations struggle to construct wonders.”

“Only by overcoming their own calamities can they truly build wonders—”

“The calamities encountered by ancient civilizations are too strong; defeating them is far too difficult.”

Jiang Chen shook his head in disappointment.

In the end, battle couldn’t be avoided.

That was also right.

If merely trading for materials could satisfy the Wondrous Blueprint’s requirements,

then the ancient civilizations could easily gather a massive amount of materials needed for wonder construction through various means.

It wouldn’t be so difficult to construct a wonder, akin to scaling the heavens.

However, this wasn’t much of a problem for the civilization on Planet Blue Star—

An Abyss overlord of 12th Rank was all it was.

Even if Jiang Chen didn’t take action, the grown Li Xiao might be able to resolve it alone.

If the strength of the Alien Demon Invasion was beyond 13th Rank…

Jiang Chen would just need to grow a bit, and then maybe ask it not to die too quickly.

Otherwise, Planet Blue Star might raise its rank to four.