110: Four cores become one, myth advancement!

Bridge Command Room.

Under the soft lighting, the atmosphere was warm and tranquil.

Gu Nianqiu hummed an off-key tune as she carefully placed a cup of restorative hot drink, brewed with World Tree leaves and emanating a rich Life aura, beside Gu Zhixia.

“Sister, drink some quickly! This is the best for recovering mental energy!”

Gu Zhixia leaned back in the soft sofa, covered by a plush blanket. Her face was still a bit pale, but her spirits had improved significantly.

She picked up the cup and took a sip. A warm current instantly surged through her body, dispelling the last trace of fatigue.

She watched her younger sister bustling about like a busy little bee, then looked at Lin Mo, who stood calmly in front of the Commander’s chair not far away, processing post-battle data. A strange feeling suddenly welled up in her heart.

It felt like a lifetime ago.

Just a few hours earlier, they had been engaged in a Life-and-death struggle against a mythical beast capable of destroying civilization.

And now, they could sit here peacefully, enjoying the post-battle tranquility and warmth.

This stark contrast gave her a deeper understanding of the word “home.”

“Lin Mo, what’s the damage report on the warship?”

Gu Zhixia asked, her voice returning to its usual coolness, but upon closer listening, it lacked some of its usual sharp aloofness.

“Not serious.”

Lin Mo didn’t even turn his head, his fingers flying across the holographic screen.

“The shockwave from the volcanic eruption caused a little structural damage to the outer armor, and the energy shield overloaded. It will require twelve hours for self-repair. It’s not a major issue; the maintenance robots in the shipborne factory have already started working.”

His voice was as steady as ever, as if no matter how big the problem, it was just a solvable number to him.

“The thunder dragon mecha has 42% damage, mainly to the joint modules and overloaded energy transmission lines. Estimated repair time is twenty-four hours.”

Gu Zhixia nodded. This result was within her expectations.

That final “Star-Piercing Spear” had almost drained all of the thunder dragon mecha’s potential. The fact that it didn’t disintegrate on the spot was a testament to its excellent design.

“What about our spoils of war?”

She asked the question she was most concerned about.

Lin Mo finally stopped what he was doing. He turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two sisters.

“I was just about to tell you.”

He extended a finger and lightly tapped the air.

Four items, each emitting a different light, floated before the three of them as holographic projections.

【Heart of Flame (Mythical Grade)】

【Type: Warship Core】

【Effect: When fused with a ‘life engine,’ it unlocks the ‘Molten Armament’ form. The warship gains powerful fire-element attack and defense capabilities and can absorb heat energy to recharge itself.】

【Special: Collect four cores of the same origin to grant the warship one ‘Mythical’ grade advancement.】

【dragon heart (Mythical Grade)】

【Type: Warship Core】

【Effect: When fused with a ‘life engine,’ it unlocks the ‘Dragon Soul Resonance’ form. Significantly increases hull structural strength and energy capacity, and enhances the combat power of all ‘Dragon’ form units.】

【Special: Collect four cores of the same origin to grant the warship one ‘Mythical’ grade advancement.】

【Crystallized Dragon Eye (Legendary Grade Gem) * 2】

【Type: Special Inlay Gem】

【Effect: When inlaid into the fire control system, your lock-on will gain a ‘True Sight’ effect, ignoring enemy stealth and illusions, and has a certain chance to discern their weaknesses.】

【Mythical Grade Material Treasure Chest * 1】

【Type: Consumable】

【Effect: Upon opening, you will randomly receive one Mythical-grade rare material.】

“Wow…”

Gu Nianqiu’s small mouth formed an “O,” her eyes filled with sparkling stars as she gazed at the four shimmering treasures.

“This red heart looks so warm! And that golden one feels so powerful!”

Gu Zhixia’s gaze, meanwhile, was fixed on the two cores.

Flame, Dragon, Ocean, World Tree.

Four cores, representing the ultimate power in different domains, were finally gathered here today.

“So…” She looked at Lin Mo, her breathing somewhat rapid, “We can advance now?”

“Yes.”

Lin Mo gave an affirmative answer.

His eyes also gleamed with barely suppressed anticipation and excitement.

The Natural Selection was their foundation for survival in this apocalypse, the source of all their power.

And now, this ark, carrying everything they had, was about to undergo an unprecedented, leapfrog transformation.

“Are you ready?”

Lin Mo’s voice echoed in the quiet Bridge.

Gu Zhixia and Gu Nianqiu exchanged glances, both seeing tension and excitement in each other’s eyes, then nodded heavily.

Lin Mo no longer hesitated.

He took a deep breath, sat back in the Commander’s chair that seemed to be one with him, and closed his eyes.

His spirit instantly linked tightly with the core system of the entire warship.

“System, fuse the four major cores.”

“Initiate, Mythical Grade Advancement!”

【Command confirmed…】

【Detecting core ‘heart of the world tree’…】

【Detecting core ‘heart of the ocean’…】

【Detecting core ‘Heart of Flame’…】

【Detecting core ‘dragon heart’…】

【Four major cores collected, fusion conditions met…】

【Mythical Grade Advancement procedure, initiating!】

Boom—!!!!

An indescribable, immense power originating from the very essence of the universe instantly erupted from the deepest part of the warship!

The entire Natural Selection began to tremble violently!

It wasn't the vibration of being attacked, but rather… the intense pulsation of a Life about to transform!

Inside the Bridge, all the lights extinguished in an instant, only to be replaced a second later by a more brilliant, purer seven-colored light.

Gu Zhixia and Gu Nianqiu instinctively grabbed onto nearby fixtures, watching everything unfold before them in shock.

Through the porthole, they could see countless mysterious runes, composed of emerald green, azure blue, crimson, and gilded four-colored light, rapidly appearing, intertwining, and spreading like living things across the Natural Selection’s dark hull, eventually covering every corner of the entire warship!

The warship’s outline was undergoing visible changes.

The originally angular bow became more streamlined, filled with the beauty of strength, like a black giant dragon about to break out of the abyss.

On both sides of the hull, energy-formed streamer structures, like wings, slowly extended, making the entire warship no longer resemble a cold war machine, but rather a divine temple of the sky, descended upon the mortal realm, filled with divinity and majesty!

【Fusion progress… 30%…】

【Hull structure reorganizing… structural strength significantly increasing…】

【Energy core evolving… energy capacity significantly increasing…】

【‘Life Siphon’ module upgraded to ‘Myriad Life Genesis’…】

【‘Shipborne Factory’ module upgraded to ‘Gods Workshop’…】

【‘Spatial warp engine’ and hull fusion increased… warp cooldown time shortened…】

【Fusion progress… 70%…】

【New modules unlocking…】

【Successfully unlocked Mythical Grade module: ‘Four Symbols Barrier’!】

【Successfully unlocked Mythical Grade module: ‘Spear of Law’!】

【Fusion progress… 100%…】

【Mythical Grade Advancement, complete!】

When the system’s final prompt sounded, all the light and tremors receded.

The entire warship, as if having undergone a baptism, returned to tranquility.

But everyone knew it was completely different now.

Lin Mo slowly opened his eyes, a seven-colored divine light flashing in their depths.

He called up the warship’s brand-new attribute panel.

【Natural Selection (Mythical Form)】

【Level: LV60】

【Hull Structural Strength: 5000000 / 5000000】

【Energy Shield: Four Symbols Barrier (Can switch between World Tree, Ocean, Flame, and Dragon forms, possessing different elemental resistances and special effects)】

【Engine Modules: Spatial warp engine (Gold), warp engine (Gold), Antimatter Engine (Gold)】

【Weapon Modules: Spear of Law (Can condense the power of the four cores to launch destructive attacks imbued with the power of law), Mythical Grade Tracking Missile Array, CIWS Electromagnetic Cannon Array, Four Forms Exclusive Weapons】

【Special Modules: Myriad Life Genesis, Gods Workshop, Fafnir Hangar, Spatial Storage Compartment】

【Core Engine: Heart of Creation (Mythical)】

【Current Status: Perfect】

The Natural Selection had instantly gained over 30 levels, and all its modules had undergone qualitative leaps!

Looking at the terrifying attribute panel, a faint curve finally appeared at the corner of Lin Mo’s mouth.

Five million structural strength!

An energy shield that could switch between four forms and possess different law resistances!

And that “Spear of Law” which sounded ridiculously powerful just from its name!

This was their true confidence to move unhindered in this perilous apocalyptic ocean!