80: Mecha Project (4.6K)

Chapter 80 Mech Project (4.6K)

“Important mission?”

Zhong Yi’s expression immediately turned serious: “What mission? Is it to collect samples from some extreme region, or do you need manpower to hunt some extraordinary creature?”

She listed several options, her tone growing a little expectant: “It’s been irritating reading documents lately. Since I broke through to the Grandmaster Realm, it’s been a while since I’ve made a move.”

Qi Ze fell silent.

He looked at the person in front of him: “Zhong Yi, don’t you want to take a closer look at where this is?”

“The Admissions Department, what about it?”

She replied, then suddenly realized: “Director, you’re not asking me to do admissions work, are you?”

“Me? Admissions?”

“I am, after all, a Research Fellow on the faculty. There shouldn’t be a precedent for this.”

“Take a look at this first.”

Qi Ze turned the light screen towards her: “At your level, you wouldn’t normally be qualified to see this data.”

“Considering that the protagonist of the incident is acquainted with you, the academy has specially permitted you to view it.”

Listening to his serious voice, Zhong Yi became serious, sliding the light screen to view the data.

Upon seeing the name on the first page of the data, her gaze suddenly narrowed.

[Heavenly Selection: Qin Jin]

A long time passed.

The data was flipped to the last page, and she fell silent.

In front of her, Qi Ze spoke: “You also know how much support the Federation is currently giving to talented Martial Artists.”

“As long as we can recruit him into the academy, and he performs well in the future, the academy will benefit and also be able to suppress the momentum of other academies.”

“Moreover, he is connected to a nascent Star God and a Gaia-class planet that is about to be developed.”

“The value contained within this is extremely important to the academy.”

“Considering that you are acquainted with him, and you were the one who put him on the observation list, we, Martial Abyss, at least have seized the initiative.”

“How much credit you can earn depends on your performance.”

“The academy will have an admissions team accompany you to the Mining Star.”

“The Heavenly Selection there has just concluded, and there are good prospects everywhere. However… everything is centered around Qin Jin.”

As he was speaking, he saw Zhong Yi clap her hands, looking regretful.

“What’s wrong?”

“I invited him to our academy.”

Zhong Yi shook her head: “Director Qi, the first time I met him, I realized he was extraordinary. I invited him later, but unfortunately, I didn’t get a clear answer.”

“I really didn’t expect Qin Jin to be able to achieve this step.”

“Blocking everyone and gaining the Star God’s recognition, tsk.”

Her expression turned serious: “What conditions is the academy prepared to offer him?”

“Top-tier S-class.”

Qi Ze said earnestly: “This year, the academy has a total of nineteen S-class special recruitment slots, open to the entire Corridor Star System.”

“He occupies one of them, and if necessary, we can make an exception for him, which the academy will pay for.”

“Besides that, other conditions will be communicated to you by the admissions team.”

“I understand.”

Zhong Yi nodded seriously.

“Get ready.”

“Without further ado, you will officially depart this afternoon!”

...The large villa that came with the Planet Development Consultant was still being cleaned up. Qin Jin, at his own home, welcomed the engineers from Star Ring Heavy Industries.

There were two arrivals, one man and one woman. The woman was tall and middle-aged. It seemed they deferred to her. Upon seeing Qin Jin, she extended her hand and said directly: “Mr. Qin, hello.”

“Star Ring Heavy Industries Level 4 Mech Designer, Wang Yao.”

“Hello.”

Qin Jin replied.

Wang Yao continued: “Mr. Qin, I wonder if you have time now?”

“Our custom mech workshop is currently docked outside the Mining Star.”

“If you are free now, you can come with us to take a look and perform various basic numerical tests to prepare for custom mech design.”

“Now?”

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow, a strong interest rising in his eyes: “Of course.”

“Please follow me.”

The three walked out of the courtyard together. Outside, a streamlined star shuttle, looking somewhat luxurious, hovered.

This was an aerial vehicle.

Previously, the most common vehicles within the Mining Star were those black, hard, and extremely massive ore transporters.

Such luxurious vehicles were almost never seen.

Just as Qin Jin was about to board the vehicle, a shout suddenly rang out from a distance.

“Qin Jin!”

The shout was a bit urgent.

Qin Jin looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a tall figure running over with large strides.

That was... Ding Que.

He was in casual clothes. Looking in the direction he ran from, there were several figures draped in Corona Sect cloaks waiting behind him.

After getting closer, Ding Que’s tone was somewhat impassioned.

“I finally found you!”

Before Qin Jin could speak, he plopped down on the ground, starting with a zero-frame bow.

“You saved my life.”

“Qin Jin, if you ever need anything in the future, you can contact me through a branch of the Corona Sect. Whatever you ask for, I will surely fulfill!”

After leaving that sentence, he kowtowed heavily, then stood up and ran towards the Corona Sect members.

This series of moves was extremely fast, leaving the other two beside him dumbfounded.

Qin Jin also hadn't expected the other party to do something like that. He thought of the scene by the edge of Thunder Pool Cliff, where the other party burned life energy, preparing to fight to the death, and felt a little enlightened.

“This guy probably just likes this kind of embarrassing situation.”

By now, Qin Jin already knew the reason for that scene.

The cooperation between the Corona Sect and the Federation was clearly known only to the highest echelons and had not been exposed.

“Mr. Qin.”

Wang Yao cleared her throat: “Shall we depart?”

“Let’s go.”

Boarding the star shuttle, they arrived at the starship docking area of New Sheep District. The three then took a starship and climbed into the sky.

Soon.

They left the Mining Star and entered the star sea.

Qin Jin looked out through the porthole.

Whether in this life or in the memories of his awakened past life, it was his first time stepping into the star sea.

The vast star sea, mysterious and profound, filled people with a desire for exploration.

From the star sea, the Mining Star looked lush green, appearing to be a vibrant life planet.

This was unimaginable in the past.

“No wonder the Federation’s great expansion continues to this day, with countless official and private exploration teams following one after another, venturing into unknown territories to explore and develop.”

Qin Jin looked out the porthole: “Facing the boundless star sea, probably not many people can resist the urge to explore.”

Just a few days had passed, and outside the Mining Star, a dedicated docking port area had already been planned and construction had begun.

Their small starship ascended into the star sea and sailed to one side.

Before long... a giant starship came into view.

This giant starship was about a hundred times the size of a small starship, and behind it, an extra-large space cargo hold was being towed.

As their starship approached, a portal opened, and the starship directly entered along the predetermined orbit, slowly docking.

The hatch opened.

Qin Jin looked at the spacious environment and said, “Engineer Wang, your Star Ring Heavy Industries is truly well-prepared.”

Wang Yao walked down from the front of the starship: “Mr. Qin, you are our first client on this planet, so of course, we must treat you seriously.”

“Moreover, our Star Ring Heavy Industries has also received Federation approval to participate in the first phase of this planet’s construction.”

She pointed in the direction of the Mining Star: “Suitable docking areas are currently being built below. When your mech begins construction, this cargo hold will descend to the planet’s surface. At that time, travel will not be so troublesome.”

Qin Jin nodded slightly.

He followed behind Wang Yao, traversing the vast interior of the space cargo hold, where many staff members were busy working.

“I also plan to participate in the mech’s design.”

Qin Jin said as he walked, speaking frankly: “I have prepared some extraordinary materials and want to see if they can be incorporated into the mech’s structure.”

“Of course.”

Wang Yao smiled slightly: “Our team’s motto is to satisfy you and create the mech most suitable for you.”

Qin Jin nodded.

The Deep Driller’s mutated control core would undoubtedly be replaced in the new mech.

At the same time... the Three-Headed Strange Python’s python bones, which had been stored for some time, were precisely the materials Qin Jin intended to experiment with.

Now, backed by the Star God, this team from a large corporation clearly understood his identity, and some things no longer needed explanation.

Don’t ask, just say the Star God gave it!

The background of the Star God Chosen, coupled with his own talent, truly gave him the initial capital to establish himself in the star sea.

They continued forward, and the two entered a testing room.

Wang Yao took out a wristband placed in a box: “Mr. Qin, I need to conduct physical tests on you, including life index and mental index.”

“This information will only be circulated within the team. Our people have all signed confidentiality agreements to ensure it is not leaked.”

Qin Jin took the wristband and put it on his wrist.

He was already prepared for these things.

Currently, he couldn't build mechs himself. This time, he was participating in it to see if he could acquire related professions, improve his modifier level, and in the future, he could try to assemble his own team to build mechs for himself.

With the wristband on, screens rose in the testing room, and various data were released.

Physical data and physiological data were displayed one by one.

In the light screen, a bone scan of Qin Jin appeared.

At the same time, on another light screen, the numbers fluctuated and finally settled. The moment they settled, Wang Yao’s gaze fell upon them.

[Life Index: 68.7]

[Mental Index: 71.3]

With the professional panel, Qin Jin could check these data at any time and was not surprised.

During the process of becoming a Heavenly Selection, especially during that final rain, he had also improved.

Wang Yao, looking at the data, couldn't help but shake her head and exclaim, “Mr. Qin, we have customized mechs for many Martial Artists in the first four realms, but someone with your progress is truly rare.”

Clearly, before coming to the Mining Star, she had learned about Qin Jin’s background.

“With your cultivation progress, you’re probably not far from the Congenital Realm. I would like to recommend a segmented plan to you.”

“Segmented?”

Qin Jin looked at her: “Elaborate.”

Wang Yao’s expression became serious: “For a Martial Artist, the most basic attribute for controlling a mech is the Mental Index.”

“Only when the Mental Index meets the standard can one pilot a mech. At the same time, a Martial Artist’s physical quality, Life Index, and many other factors affect the specific effect of piloting a mech.”

“This prerequisite determines that a Martial Artist in the Ningyi Realm cannot pilot a mech customized for a Martial Artist in the Congenital Realm.”

“You are currently in the Ningyi Realm. If we build a mech normally, we will strive to do our best, creating a perfect mech that has no problems within the Ningyi Realm, allowing you to exert your maximum strength.”

“But such a mech will have much less utility once you break through to the Congenital Realm.”

“Mr. Chu contacted us to purchase mech customization opportunities for the first four realms, including the Grandmaster Realm. The so-called segmented plan is to divide the mech into three different stages: Intent Condensation, Congenital, and Grandmaster.”

“During design, the mech’s performance will be actively compressed to a level that allows for early piloting. This way, each time you break through a realm, you can activate the next stage of the mech, thereby achieving an upgrade.”

“But there are gains and losses.”

“Such a mech, within the Ningyi Realm, will obviously not provide as much enhancement to you as the first plan. While it can be called excellent, it also cannot be considered the top-tier mech in the subsequent two stages.”

“This requires you to make your own choice.”

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

After some thought, he said, “I choose the segmented plan.”

For Qin Jin, getting the chance to build a combat mech at this time was an unexpected joy.

He piloted the mech more often in the Great Wilderness to improve his safety level and accelerate the progress of exploration.

And not to fight others.

Under this premise, he only needed to compare with himself. The mech built with the segmented plan could still function in his Congenital Realm and Grandmaster Realm, making it the most perfect transitional mech. By then, he could completely carry out the next mech replacement.

Moreover... long-term piloting of the same mech could also increase the possibility of being affected by the power of vows and undergoing transformation.

“Good.”

Wang Yao recorded it carefully and asked, “Do you need a humanoid mech or an 異形 mech?”

“Humanoid.”

Qin Jin didn't hesitate.

He had learned that truly high-end mechs often possessed multiple different forms.

But for Qin Jin, who was still in the early stages of martial arts, a humanoid mech was the most suitable model for him to exert his full combat power.

“Received.”

The two exchanged questions and answers, confirming many situations.

The initial design plan was gradually taking shape.

When the cargo hold landed on the planet’s surface, the mech’s manufacturing would officially begin.

After a busy period.

Wang Yao did not return to the Mining Star with him. A dedicated pilot drove the starship, sending Qin Jin back to the surface.

Through the porthole, watching the rapidly changing environment as the starship descended, Qin Jin, having truly participated in the mech’s design, thought of much related information.

“When I first modified the Deep Driller, I quickly obtained the [Mech Modifier] profession.”

“So why, after piloting the Deep Driller for so long in the Great Wilderness, did I not generate a profession like [Mech Pilot]?”

“What was the reason?”

“I wonder if participating in the design and manufacturing of the mech this time will lead to other related professions.”

Returning to the surface, he arrived back at his home.

Qin Jin’s thoughts stirred, and he activated the teleportation, heading to the Great Wilderness!

...Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

Many more things had been placed in the hall.

Various colored crystal cores accumulated, and at the other end of the hall, the collected python bones were piled there.

At the very top, there was also a massive python eye, like a black crystal.

This Three-Headed Strange Python was enormous, equivalent to a mountain of ore for the Si Huo Tribe.

Its blood and flesh, arranged by Qin Jin, became the resources for the Si Huo Tribe’s growth and the improvement of its clansmen. A portion of the bones was left for the Si Huo Tribe to try grinding into weapons, and the rest remained here.

Even now, this ‘python mine’ had not been fully extracted.

“Three-Headed Strange Python.”

Qin Jin’s gaze fell on the pile of bones: “As an extraordinary material, its bones are definitely astonishingly valuable. If they can be used in a mech, the enhancement to the mech is beyond doubt.”

“The only problem is...”

“Will a mech built with this material increase the demand for Mental Index?”

This question could only be answered during the mech’s manufacturing.

However, Qin Jin felt somewhat confident.

After all, he had visualized and imprinted the Three-Headed Strange Python’s corpse, and he himself had a similar aura. In his opinion, this might become one of the opportunities.

Lost in thought, Qin Jin’s Divine Intent ascended into the sky as usual, overlooking the Si Huo Tribe.

Within the Tribe, construction was in full swing and had never stopped.

During the period when Qin Jin was focused on the Heavenly Selection, the number of Si Huo Tribe members had already reached over two thousand. Even before the strange python’s rampage, this was already a considerable scale.

His Divine Intent scanned the surroundings.

Just then.

Qin Jin saw several figures quickly walking towards the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

That was Qi Ze!

One of the current strong individuals of the Si Huo Tribe, who, according to Qin Jin’s instructions, explored the ruined Tribes with Ding Yang.

Divine Intent returned to his body.

Qi Ze’s goal was very clear. He brought several clansmen who had explored with him to the Sacrificial Spirit Hall and called out.

“Qi Ze, requesting an audience with Lord Sacrificial Spirit.”