BXBX NOVEL Chapter 308: 206: A Genuine Mecha Pilot_1
The rules of the mecha challenge are similar to those of the Endless Deathmatch Arena.
It also involves consecutive victories, thereby stacking wins to increase the amplitude of mecha soul enhancement.
During the process, in addition to Purgatory monsters, you’ll also encounter other mecha squads of similar strength, which will engage in battle.
The victors advance, while the losers exit the stage.
Mecha squads are much more challenging to handle than the monsters of Purgatory.
After all, mechas can be equipped with modules sourced from various disasters and gain the enhancements of a mecha pilot’s unique traits.
Not only are their methods varied, but they also possess various bonds, combinations, and configurations.
With similar base attributes, their combat power far exceeds that of Purgatory monsters.
Moreover, although Zero, Yun, and Yuu are 3rd Rank mechas.
Under the enhancement of [Mecha Soul Fusion], their attributes have reached the 8th Rank, playing in high-end battles.
They face 7th and 8th Rank mechas that have undergone three sublimations.
Mechas with a multitude of modules, diverse combinations, and richer abilities.
It’s difficult to gain the upper hand.
Therefore, every time they confront a mecha squad, it’s extremely tough, and even if they win, it’s perilous.
On top of that, the continuous depletion of Armor Value and energy.
Just seven consecutive victories, and they are completely at a disadvantage.
“Ultimately, if we rank the strength of mechas by talent,”
“They can be divided into ordinary mechas, Talent Mechas, and legendary mechas.”
“The Sea Abyss Ancient God contracted by Laila is a Talent Mecha.”
“Vitaz belongs to legendary mechas.”
“Zero, Yun, Yuu, can currently only be considered ordinary mechas…”
“Even their modules haven’t been fully configured yet, so it’s normal to be outmatched by others.”
Jiang Chen patiently watched the battle of the three mechas.
He also skimmed through the combat methods and corresponding modules of other mecha pilots.
He learned from actual combat how others configured and built their routines and analyzed the attributes of the enemy mechas.
The importance of this task was even greater than the Legendary Trait of [Mythical Specialization]—
After all, Mythical Specialization is just a Legendary Trait.
If Zero, Yun, and Yuu are successfully cultivated, they would represent three legendary-grade Mecha Talents!
Normally, the importance of a mecha pilot’s unique traits far exceeds that of Mecha Talent.
The former can be applied to all mechas, while the latter only applies to a single mecha.
Even the [Mecha-Pilot Symbiosis] trait just shares modules, not talents.
However, Jiang Chen can absorb everything from a mecha, including its talent!
Therefore, with him, Legendary Talent and Legendary Traits can be equated.
“No…”
“In theory, the importance of Mecha Talent is even higher than that of a mecha pilot’s unique traits.”
“After all, a Legendary Trait is just the beginning of a legendary journey, not the end.”
“After Master Luo mastered the Extreme Battle Spirit, he did not reach the peak but continued to improve and advance to higher realms.”
“Every Legendary Trait is a path to supreme power, capable of further enhancement!”
“However…”
“A person’s energy is limited.”
“Even I cannot train too many traits at the same time, allowing them all to reach legendary and even beyond…”
“One can only grow and sharpen them one by one, going with the flow.”
“But mechas can!”
“As long as I guide Zero and the others, give them enough resources and trust.”
“They can independently enhance their mecha soul strength, improve their talent abilities, and elevate their talent from ordinary to legendary and even higher realms.”
“Don’t talk about ten…”
“As many mechas as there are, that’s how many talents can be trained simultaneously!”
“Eventually, they will unify and become part of me!”
One could say that the emergence of the Legendary Path doesn’t weaken the significance of Jiang Chen’s mechas.
On the contrary, it greatly enhances their importance.
Ultimately…
No matter the method of combat.
He is, after all, a genuine mecha pilot.
Jiang Chen looked towards the arena, where a fierce battle was unfolding.
Through the connection of Mecha Soul Fusion, he could clearly perceive a significant boost to the mecha souls of the three mechas.
If it were quantified…
Before the battle, under 8-fold Velocity, Yun could hold on for 16 seconds.
Now she should be able to hold on for 17 seconds.
That’s an increase of about 1 second.
Yuu’s increase was similar to Yun’s, with only Zero showing the greatest improvement.
Directly increasing by 6 seconds, she should be able to last about 28 seconds now.
It might not seem like much, but bear in mind that the three mechas have only experienced seven consecutive victories!
According to Jiang Chen’s estimation, as long as they can hold on for about 60 seconds under 8-fold Velocity, the mecha soul’s strength should be sufficient to awaken the talent.
It won’t be long before they achieve this goal.
“To challenge the 8th Rank as a 3rd Rank, to grow quickly through stepping up in ranks…”
“This also confirms another fact…”
Legendary mecha, Vitaz.
Under 8-fold Velocity, can only last about 60 seconds.
That’s just the performance of an ordinary Talent Mecha, yet she has become a Legendary Overlord possessing the Legendary Talent [Void Annihilation].
This not only proves that, as a natural Spirit of the Void, she is indeed greatly favored by the void and has such strong talent…
It also shows how much she has slacked off.
If it were Purgatory Asura with her natural gifts and growth time, they might have already reached higher realms.
“Such excellent talent should not go to waste.”
“I should talk to her later and discuss the advancement route of the Void Annihilation talent…”
Just as Jiang Chen was analyzing the situation and thinking about the cultivation route for the mechas.
The battle quickly concluded.
Although Zero’s resilience and recovery capabilities were extremely high, they were far from being undying and unstoppable.
Her opponent’s mecha squad was very adept at targeting those with high defense and recovery.
They reduced Zero’s recovery rate, greatly diminishing her resilience.
Moreover, Zero had already used up two Life Force Cores in earlier battles.
Under target-specific attacks, the last Life Force Core shattered, and the Flaming Roots Armor was completely broken.
Turning into countless fragments, it was recollected into the Abyss Rune by Jiang Chen.
With the tank down, the subsequent outcome was clear.
Yun and Yuu soon followed Zero’s fate, one after another falling apart.
[Challenge Over]
Jiang Chen’s current form was a temporary body created through soul shaping within the rules of the Endless Deathmatch Arena.
Even though it possessed all the abilities of his main body, and the injuries encountered would also be automatically reflected onto his main body…
It was still not his main body after all.
Once he left the Endless Deathmatch Arena, the body would automatically dissipate, reverting to his soul form.
It was impossible to engage in Mecha-Pilot Symbiosis, to repair mecha.
Thus, Jiang Chen temporarily left the Endless Deathmatch Arena with three mechas, exited the Purgatory level, and returned to Planet Blue Star.
After that, he released the three broken mechas and absorbed them into his main body, nurturing them with his flesh and blood.
“Having to go back and forth every time I repair a mecha is indeed a bit troublesome…”
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but set his mind on the [Mecha-Pilot Symbiosis] trait.
It, along with the [Mechanical Soul] trait, was an essential supreme trait that had brought him many benefits and was an indispensable part of his own system.
The problem was…
Both traits were ordinary traits.
And, neither had a corresponding Legendary Path—
Legendary traits with Legendary Pathways, in comparison to the inexhaustible mecha pilot traits, were just a drop in the ocean.
Even ancient civilizations may not possess Legendary Pathways for these two traits.
In fact, they might not even use these two traits.
“I still have to figure it out myself.”
“How did those ancient civilizations explore and discover Legendary Pathways…”
Jiang Chen’s thoughts flowed as he spoke to Bai Ying.
“Bai Ying, I’m going to the Purgatory level again, I’ll be back soon.”
“If Vitaz wakes up, tell her not to rush to sleep, wait for me to return.”
Bai Ying nodded.
“Understood, my lord.”
…
Purgatory level.
After returning, Jiang Chen did not immediately head to the Endless Deathmatch Arena to start the next round of absorption and consolidation.
Instead, he went to the [Divine Soul Nourishment Sanctuary].
Ten days ago, Jiang Chen asked merchants from the Rebirth Civilization to make contact with the Gaia Civilization.
He calculated the time needed to enhance his mechas and, through the merchant, arranged a meeting time and place.
As for the arrangement with divine prodigy Ying Tian, they set it to be a little later, after the Gaia Civilization.
Now that the time was almost right, Jiang Chen was supposed to honor the appointment.
The Divine Soul Nourishment Sanctuary was a special area in the Purgatory level.
Mecha pilots could enter it and, by spending foundational materials imbued with abyss atmosphere, such as [Abyss Coins], [Abyss Crystal], [Abyss Stone], nourish and strengthen their divine soul.
In the process of strengthening, the mecha pilot’s body would also receive feedback and gain attribute enhancements.
The two wouldn’t drift too far apart.
It was an exclusive place for enhancing the mecha pilot’s own body, with effects even more perfect than many of the ancient civilizations’ heritages.
It was a pity…
“This thing is meant for mecha pilots with low purity.”
“Right now, I’m absorbing mecha power in all aspects, with all four attributes growing at the same time, far surpassing my own rank…”
“Such nourishment, can’t even count as a massage.”
Jiang Chen entered the Divine Soul Nourishment Sanctuary and activated an exclusive space.
Applying the soul nourishment effective for 3rd Rank authority, he barely felt anything.
It seemed that such a place could only be used as a simple reception room.
In fact, the Divine Soul Nourishment Sanctuary also served this purpose.
Moments passed by.
Lines of Abyss Rune breath formed a prompt in front of him.
[Yano from the Gaia Civilization requests to enter the current space, do you allow it?]
“Allow.”
After Jiang Chen confirmed, a gate of light emerged on the side of the space.
A luminous being with somewhat familiar aura stepped in.
Jiang Chen stood up, letting out a friendly ripple.
“Senior Yano, long time no see.”
“…Indeed, quite a while.”
Yano, sensing the aura in front of him, felt immensely complicated.
In terms of time…
It had only been a few months since his last visit to Planet Blue Star.
Mecha pilots beyond the 10th Rank would take more than half a year just to enhance their mechas once.
A few months truly wasn’t much.
But in terms of changes, that was huge.
Civilization level upgrade, penetrating the Legendary Shadow, showcasing extraordinary talents…
In the few months that passed, the naive civilization that he worried would be plundered by his own actions, and the rising hope of the people,
had become the center of attention throughout the entire Purgatory level!
Even high-ranking civilizations of level 8 were arguing and quarreling over him.
Back then, Jiang Chen hadn’t even set foot in the Purgatory level.
And now…
Before he came for the appointment, Yano heard of Jiang Chen achieving a hundred victories in the Endless Deathmatch Arena, slaughtering two Legendary Overlords, a topic of discussion among everyone.
How many consecutive wins had Yano achieved during his endless challenges?
Ten.
Back then, just for the sake of acquiring the Deathmatch Soul, he had spent who knows how long.
Such a gap and change, gave Yano the illusion that he had blinked, and centuries had passed by…
But still, despite the complex feelings.
Relief, ecstasy, happiness, still occupied the majority part.
After all, the Gaia Civilization was a Fire Transmitter civilization with the Joint Burning trait.
The stronger the civilization of Planet Blue Star became, the more powerful the Gaia Civilization would grow.
So, Yano, almost immediately upon receiving the message, rushed over in time.
Now, looking at Jiang Chen in front of him, his heart was filled with joy, and during the conversation and reminiscing, he could barely conceal his excitement.
It was only after a while into their conversation that Jiang Chen brought up the key point—
“Senior, Planet Blue Star is currently building a Civilization Wonder, and we need 12th Rank materials from the [Alien Demon Invasion] disaster…”
“I would like to understand some information about the alien demon invasion disaster from you.”
“No problem!”
Yano didn’t think twice, readily agreeing.
However, a moment later, he came to his senses and hesitated.
“Um… what’s a Civilization Wonder?”