188: The God of War, the Heaven and Earth Call

Lü Xuan's voice echoed through the workshop.

Qin Chi stood beside the azure lightning dark halberd, nodding slightly.

Under normal circumstances, the azure lightning dark halberd would be fully capable of bearing his power, but now, if the Heavenly Azure Method and Martial Dao techniques were all unleashed, his own power would exceed the azure lightning dark halberd's carrying capacity. This situation was unavoidable.

Lü Xuan's gaze remained fixed on the azure lightning dark halberd, observing carefully: "It looks like the style of Star Ring Heavy Industries' mech designers."

"Qin Jin, board the mech, pilot the mech."

His voice revealed a serious intent.

Qin Chi did not hesitate. With a mental connection, he was enveloped in transmission light and entered the cockpit, establishing the link.

The next moment.

An even more terrifying aura erupted from around the azure lightning dark halberd. Runes flickered, and invisible airwaves swept in all directions.

Within the glasses Lü Xuan wore, a peculiar light flickered, reflecting in his eyes, as if he was thoroughly understanding the azure lightning dark halberd. At the same time, data information appeared on the lenses.

After a long while.

The data on the lenses dissipated, returning to calm.

Lü Xuan withdrew his gaze, nodded to Qin Chi, then turned his attention to the team behind him.

Within the team of over a hundred people behind him, divided into smaller groups from different backgrounds, Lü Xuan's gaze swept over them. He raised his hand and lightly touched the frame of his glasses. In front of him, a light screen appeared, displaying information.

"This is the appointment letter from the Federation Military Department."

"The mech design and manufacturing for this project will be led by me as the chief designer."

"Everyone."

"I know you come from different legions and had some expectations and preparations for this mission when you arrived."

"However—"

"To truly participate in this mission, you still need to go through a screening process. This is the Military Department's decision."

He pointed to another person who had come with him: "Now, follow him to Conference Room No. 1 next door. After confirming some matters, you may remain here."

As his voice fell, the mech design and manufacturing personnel from various places exchanged glances and quickly departed.

They came from different legions. Although they were not warriors heading to the battlefield, that was only because their battlefield was not in martial combat.

Essentially, they were also soldiers.

Inside the workshop, only Lü Xuan and Qin Jin, who was piloting the azure lightning dark halberd, remained.

"Qin Chi."

Lü Xuan looked at the azure lightning dark halberd and raised his hand, pointing to the mech's chest.

There, a dark spherical orb was slowly rotating.

"The material used for this special module is superior to other parts of this mech."

"I have also communicated with mech designers from Star Ring Heavy Industries, and they generally do not adopt this kind of solution."

"Did you prepare the material for this special module yourself?"

"That's right."

Inside the azure lightning dark halberd, Qin Chi's reply sounded.

He affirmed, without offering a detailed explanation. With his current identity, some things simply didn't require explanation.

Lü Xuan mused: "It seems you also participated in the design and manufacturing of the mech. That's good, as the final product will ultimately be piloted by you. Your involvement will allow you to understand it better and reduce the break-in period."

He paused slightly: "Next, if you have any ideas, or any extraordinary materials worth incorporating into the mech's manufacturing, please communicate with me in a timely manner."

"Okay."

"Come out."

"I need to conduct other assessments."

Qin Chi's thoughts stirred, and his figure appeared below the azure lightning dark halberd.

As he left the mech, Lü Xuan summoned a light screen and lightly touched its surface.

Suddenly, invisible rune patterns flickered around the workshop, and a restriction was generated, isolating the inside from the outside.

Lü Xuan's brows furrowed in seriousness as he looked at Qin Jin: "When I came here this time, I signed a relevant psionic contract."

"In the foreseeable long future, I will participate in the manufacturing of every mech you create."

Upon hearing this.

Qin Jin's brow slightly raised: "You mean—"

"The Federation Military Department will assemble a mech manufacturing team for you, providing support in mech-related aspects during your Martial Dao cultivation process."

"This is a special support project that the Federation has had for a long time."

Lü Xuan's voice was calm: "There is only one requirement to receive support from this special project."

"That is, during your Martial Dao cultivation career, to be regarded by the Federation Military Department as possessing the [Aura of a Martial God]."

His voice was calm: "To this day, Martial Artists have not yet discovered the path to the Ninth Realm. The Federation's Martial Gods achieve Ninth Realm combat power with the enhancement of civilization-level treasure mechs, thus leading to the saying that Martial Artists and mechs are inseparable."

"However, how difficult it is to create a civilization-level treasure mech."

"The vast resources it consumes are actually the most insignificant part; the most important thing is to genuinely help a Martial God break through their combat power limits."

"In this, the mech must be perfectly integrated with oneself. A minor deviation could lead to a significant change in the final outcome. It seems that a Federation Martial God only has one main battle mech, but behind it are countless failed products whose resource consumption cannot be calculated."

"This support plan thus came into being."

"Its purpose is to gradually familiarize and understand you during your Martial Dao cultivation process, expand the team, and one day in the future, when you truly ascend to the Martial God Realm, to build you a battle mech capable of breaking through that ultimate realm."

"A good warrior achieves no glorious deeds, but the truth within is clear to all."

"And a Federation Martial God capable of reaching Ninth Realm combat power never appears out of thin air."

"So."

Hearing him speak to this point, Qin Jin looked at the restrictions around the workshop and thought of the others who had been instructed by Lü Xuan to leave not long ago: "Are they the embryonic form of the team?"

"They still need to be screened."

Lü Xuan said frankly: "Since this support plan began, you are the youngest participant to date."

"According to the rules, since you are still studying at the Martial Abyss, the Military Department would not have started assembling a team for you so early."

"However, this incident happened to coincide, plus—"

He glanced at Qin Jin and continued: "Your name has been mentioned by many people in the current Federation Military Department."

"Many people regard you as one of their own."

Qin Chi's expression was calm.

He understood the meaning.

The planetary marvel of Lei Yu Star.

He had received numerous Federation meritorious officials. This was an unimaginable favor, and also a gift the Military Department proactively gave him. Now—it was also beginning to subtly take effect.

"Qin Jin, I have high hopes for you."

"I won't hide it from you, when the Military Department was selecting people this time, many were considered. Ultimately, I volunteered and took on this position."

"Only because I heard your name from one person."

"Gao Xingwen."

He uttered the name: "Uncle Gao once saved my life. He mentioned you to me, and so, I decided to bet the opportunity to fulfill my ideal on you."

"My ideal—"

He looked at Qin Jin, his eyes calm: "Is to be the lead designer and design a mech for a Martial God."

"Now, to achieve all of this, you really need to become a Martial God in the future."

Broken Mirror · Gao Xingwen!

The first batch of Federation meritorious officials Qin Chi had received in the past, the first Celestial being reborn after tribulation.

As for the ideal the other party spoke of, Qin Chi thought for a moment and then understood.

Being able to join a Martial God's mech design team, in this field, the other party could undoubtedly be called a prodigy. But the emergence of the support plan meant that, in the current Federation, mech teams grow together with Martial Artists. When a Martial Artist truly ascends to the Martial God Realm, the lead designer of their mech is already determined.

One is the Martial God himself.

The other is the lead designer of the mech team who has been silently supporting them from behind.

Others can join, but they cannot become the lead.

Unless a Martial God emerges out of nowhere, this rule would be broken, but given the Federation's attitude towards young prodigies, it is probably very difficult to see a 'wild' Martial God.

Seeing Qin Chi pondering, Lü Xuan continued: "Relevant information was already sent to the Martial Abyss's artificial intelligence, Candle Kite, before our meeting this time."

He had clearly made a comprehensive understanding: "Given your performance within the Martial Abyss, Candle Kite should be accompanying you. You can verify with her."

"Before departing, I signed the psionic contract established by the Military Department. Going forward, all personnel who can truly enter the core of the team will sign psionic contracts. All information regarding you and your mech must not be leaked."

"The possessor of the [Aura of a Martial God] is extremely important, so the content of the psionic contract is strict. You can completely trust me."

During his words.

Qin Chi did not hesitate, communicating with Candle Kite to confirm.

He trusted the other party's words, but some necessary confirmations had to be made; this would put both of them at ease.

After receiving confirmed information from Candle Kite, he nodded to Lü Xuan, then said: "How do I need to cooperate with you?"

"Fully display yourself."

Lü Xuan looked at the azure lightning dark halberd: "The foundation of this mech is not bad, it can even be called excellent, yet it ruptured because it couldn't withstand your power."

"Qin Jin, you've already given me a surprise."

"I need to have a preliminary understanding of your current abilities so that I can leave ample room in the relevant preparations."

"Okay."

After nodding, Qin Chi temporarily put away the azure lightning dark halberd.

He glanced at Lü Xuan. With a slight thought, the domain fluctuated, and the power of origin surged!

With the aid of the Heavenly Azure Method, even if all Martial Artists in the Grandmaster Realm from the Federation were gathered, Qin Jin's intrinsic index would still undoubtedly be the highest among them, likely the very top.

The moment his intrinsic power surged, Lü Xuan's expression rippled.

However—

Everything was just beginning.

The domain expanded, the Dao Foundation trembled slightly, and within the Spirit Ruins, surging spiritual power, like a vast river, poured into his body, continuously providing enhancements.

On Lü Xuan's glasses, various data points appeared and rapidly increased at an astonishing speed.

The next moment, the Secret Treasure was activated, and the domain unfolded!

The amplification increased further.

Within the Spirit Ruins, both the Cave Heaven and the Blessed Land functioned simultaneously. From each Cave Heaven, the power of the Cave Heaven augmented his body, his aura continuously climbing. A formidable presence permeated the surroundings of the workshop, triggering the newly activated restrictions. Light screens appeared, rippling in layers.

Qin Jin stood in place, his clothes stirring without wind. At this moment, with his fists clenched and power erupting, he unleashed the True Dragon Treasure Technique!

Within the silent room,

the roar of a dragon echoed, lingering for a long time!

In that instant, his aura continuously impacted the surrounding restrictions, and deafening explosions constantly rang out, shaking the mind.

Lü Xuan's expression shifted from ripples, to shock, then to numbness. Around Qin Jin, his own aura formed an invisible wave of energy. By the end,

Lü Xuan's gaze beneath his glasses changed, as if he were beholding an peerless treasure.

Under his gaze,

Qin Jin's thought moved slightly, and his power receded. Everything happened in an instant.

This was precisely a manifestation of his control.

"You saw Qin Jin's aura completely recede, as if the previous scene were an illusion. Lü Xuan naturally understood the intricacies of it, and his voice was slightly hoarse as he spoke: "Are you merely a Martial Dao Grandmaster?"

Qin Jin nodded.

"I understand."

Lü Xuan removed his glasses from his face and took several deep breaths.

As a mech designer for the Federation military, he had participated in the design of many mechs and had seen data from many talented Martial Artists.

It was precisely because he understood that he found it so terrifying.

After calming himself, Lü Xuan said solemnly: "I will contact the military immediately."

"This time, your mech will at least be designed to the standard of a [Martial Saint Mech]. It no longer makes much sense to build you a Grandmaster-level mech. Given your age and your current performance, that will suffice."

He paused slightly at this point,

looking at Qin Jin, a thoughtful expression appeared in his eyes. He shook his head and sighed: "With you, I might not be able to achieve my ideal."

Qin Jin looked at him, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Why?"

"I originally thought the military valued you enough, but now it seems—it's not enough, far from enough."

"Qin Jin, at your age and with your performance, you are destined to shine across the Star Sea in the future."

"I have always been confident in myself, but a genius like you is hard to find in the Federation. You must have the best of everything, so as not to let your potential go to waste."

"I will contact the military and dispatch others to work with me, to compete for the final chief designer position in the future."

"The military chose me, believing I was qualified enough, but if everything is destined, an overly smooth arrangement will only prevent me from fully utilizing my abilities."

"Competition will stimulate greater potential."

His voice was somewhat passionate: "Even if I ultimately become the loser in the competition and don't become the final lead designer, being able to participate is enough."

Qin Chi looked at him.

Behavioral choices best reveal character.

The person the Federation military chose for him was clearly not just outstanding in ability.

The two communicated in the workshop.

One was a mech designer recognized by the Federation military,

the other was a top prodigy with some understanding of mechs.

Qin Jin possessed the [Mech Master] profession, and during his studies at Wu Yuan, his Mech Master level had been steadily increasing.

Lü Xuan stood at a very high level, and the perspective he offered was something Qin Jin had never encountered. Their exchange was very fruitful.

Since he was designing a mech for Qin Jin and had witnessed his extraordinary performance, Lü Xuan held nothing back, expressing all his insights. Seeing Qin Jin learn and comprehend at an extremely fast pace, he became even more excited.

The two communicated.

It continued late into the night.

The clash and acquisition of knowledge were equally captivating.

Under the cover of night, Qin Jin returned to the forbidden zone.

Upon returning to the forbidden zone, Qin Jin did not rest and prepared to go directly into the Great Wilderness.

He would naturally participate in the design and manufacturing of the new mech throughout the process, and he also planned to provide some [materials].

Extraordinary materials from the Great Wilderness were one of his unique characteristics.

Before Venerable Observer entered the Great Wilderness, he had always used the excuse of gifts from the gods. Even more so now that Venerable Observer had truly arrived in the Second World.

It was very reasonable for a God to discover an Different Space (different space) and gain something from it.

In fact, if he provided materials, the design team led by Lü Xuan would not inquire about their origin.

"Currently, there are mutated areas within the Great Wilderness."

"The materials that can be obtained are not few."

"Taking Dragon Gate Peak as an example—"

A thought flashed in his eyes: "From Dragon Gate Peak, I can obtain that extremely special transcendent factor. If, after extracting it, I don't absorb it immediately but preserve it and integrate it into my new mech—"

Expectation flashed in Qin Jin's eyes.

His figure flickered, and he entered the Great Wilderness.

Si Huo Tribe.

The moment he entered the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, Qin Jin sensed something and whispered in his heart, his voice echoing in Qi Chuan's mind.

"What is it?"

He had sensed Qi Chuan's message.

After that ceremony, Qi Chuan, the priest, had also improved. For some important matters, he would leave a mark outside the hall using his bone tablet.

Once Lord Sacrificial Spirit finished his [seclusion], he would naturally know.

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit."

A voice appeared in his mind. Qi Chuan, who had not yet rested, quickly reacted and said: "Sheng Yi from the Tu Yang Tribe visited our tribe today."

"The Tu Yang Tribe is migrating as a whole, preparing to join our Si Huo Tribe."

Hearing this,

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

In the past, when he first met the Tu Yang Sacrificial Spirit, he had made a similar prediction, and now, that prediction had come true.

"Is the Tu Yang Sacrificial Spirit no longer able to hold on, or—"

A thought flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin's voice was calm: "What are your and Yan Hu's thoughts?"

"We are willing to accept them, but this matter has both good and bad aspects."

Qi Chuan replied in his mind: "The Tu Yang Tribe is not small in scale. After they join our tribe, our tribe's strength will increase, which undoubtedly provides another layer of security in the current environment."

"However—"

He changed his tone: "Precisely because of their large scale, after joining our tribe, there is a possibility of some disorder."

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit."

"What is your opinion?"

"Are you willing to shelter the tribesmen from the Tu Yang Tribe?"

Hearing this, Qin Jin said in his heart: "Yes."

He had always been open to accepting others. The growth of the Si Huo Tribe would also lead to an increase in the power of vows it could obtain, which were all implicit enhancements.

In the Great Wilderness, within the territory of the Si Huo Tribe, everything was still relatively primitive. The disorder Qi Chuan spoke of was not an insurmountable problem. After a period of adjustment, the Si Huo Tribe would undoubtedly grow stronger.

After saying this, Qin Jin continued: "This matter will be handled by you. During this period, unless it is extremely important, do not disturb me."

Hearing this, Qi Chuan's heart trembled: "Lord Sacrificial Spirit, you—"

"I am about to break through."

The voice echoed in his mind.

Qi Chuan's heart filled with joy: "I understand, Lord Sacrificial Spirit. We will arrange everything."

In these chaotic times, nothing was more reassuring than the strengthening of their tribe's Sacrificial Spirit.

The last time he broke through, he had personally witnessed the changes in his Sacrificial Spirit. Now, just hearing his words, he couldn't help but feel anticipation.

The mental communication ceased.

Qin Jin's perception extended, sweeping over the Si Huo Tribe.

At night in the Great Wilderness, divine light provided illumination, so it was no longer completely dark. The lights within the Si Huo Tribe had also decreased somewhat.

His perception swept past, and he concealed his figure, leaving the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, preparing to go directly to Dragon Gate Peak and act according to his thoughts.

He was also very much looking forward to the new mech.

Ascending into the air, the moment he left the divine light enveloping the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, Qin Jin paused, suddenly looking up at the sky.

In his heart,

he sensed a [calling].

This was not the first time he had felt this way. In the past, when he replicated the character 'Jie' in the Thunder Marsh and came to the Great Wilderness, he had experienced this. That was because the Heavenly Tribulation was an extremely important part of heaven and earth. He brought a nascent, unknown [Tribulation] to this place, which was sensed by the true heaven and earth outside, issuing a call to replenish and enrich itself.

At that time, he received a gift from heaven and earth.

Compared to that time, which had a clear cause, this time, Qin Jin had no clue at first.

His figure did not stop. He temporarily changed direction, climbing towards the sky, his thoughts rapidly flashing through his mind.

"I just returned from the Great Wilderness yesterday. On Lei Yu Star, I spent most of the day discussing mechs with Lü Xuan, and there were no other breakthroughs."

"What is the reason for this calling?"

"Or is it—"

"Because I have become the 'Heaven-favored person' spoken of by the wudao stele, beloved by heaven and earth, and now, every so often, heaven and earth are actively giving out benefits?"