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

Chapter 187: Chapter 134 Unable to Absorb Bai Ying, Then Learn from Her!_1

The foundation of the steam mecha is much better than that of the primeval mecha.

Moreover, the modules it’s equipped with are almost all basic attribute modules.

After reaching the 2nd Rank, its basic attributes appear to be much stronger than those of the primeval mecha.

Unfortunately, unlike the primeval mecha, the abilities of the modules it has absorbed did not form a [Module Set].

“Master Chao’s worth is still on the rise!”

Jiang Chen sighed with emotion and looked at the evolution modules obtained by the steam mecha.

[Mode Switch (Supercharged)]

[Rank: 3]

[Quality: Flawless (Mecha Dependent Upgrade)]

[Type: Evolution Module]

[Effect One: Allows the mecha to switch between Basic, Output, and High-Speed modes, changing its own attributes.]

[Effect Two: Basic Mode, no special effects.]

[Effect Three: Output Mode, temporarily reduces agility by 30%, converting it to an equal amount of strength, and the mecha’s body strength is greatly enhanced, not losing body parts easily. (Strength increase does not affect defense and Armor Value)]

[Effect Four: High-Speed Mode, temporarily reduces strength by 30%, converting it to an equal amount of agility, and the mecha’s flexibility and movement speed are greatly enhanced. (Speed increase does not affect agility)]

[Description: Why not start the battle in red form?]

When Jiang Chen was enhancing the steam mecha, he used a flawless material called [Memory Alloy].

This kind of material could grant the mecha the ability to remember, enhancing the effects of weapon switching, mode switching, and the like.

Now, the evolution module of the evolved steam mecha was based on this very material.

The special effect of the Output Mode in particular, which enhances body strength, has a very straightforward effect.

Large mecha have many parts, and usually have a higher Armor Value.

During battle, it’s quite possible that the Armor Value isn’t completely depleted, yet some parts might have taken too much damage and been destroyed.

At times like these, the modules mounted on those parts usually lose their effects as well.

Under the Output Mode of the steam mecha, when it takes damage, the damage is distributed across the entire mecha.

Either there will be no visible damage, or it will break apart completely.

“This effect is also very useful for me,”

“As long as I activate Output Mode, I don’t have to worry about the enemy targeting my weaknesses and turning into a [Jiang Chen with a blinded eye or a missing leg].”

The effects of High-Speed Mode are a different story.

Jiang Chen was somewhat curious.

It doesn’t affect agility, yet it can enhance the mecha’s speed…

How does that work?

“A test will tell.”

Star Base has a mecha testing area.

Jiang Chen called over Zero and Bai Ying and piloted the steam mecha to a different area.

In an endless plain of rubble, he activated the steam mecha’s High-Speed Mode.

Gears turned, armor on the upper part of the steam mecha retracted rapidly downward, shifting to the leg armor, slimming down the entire figure substantially.

Meanwhile, the clock hands on the chest ticked with a click.

Jiang Chen keenly felt, through the sensory sharing from piloting the mecha, that a slight change had occurred.

Time seemed to have undergone some minor anomaly.

With only 52,000 in agility under the High-Speed Mode of the steam mecha,

the extent of movement when performing actions, and the resistance experienced when running at high speeds, corresponded to the level of 52,000 agility.

However, the actual speed displayed was comparable to 72,000 in agility, nearly becoming a golden-red hurricane!

This is…

“The power of time?”

Jiang Chen’s face lit up with surprise.

Although the attributes of the abyss mecha had shown various anti-physical effects, there were times when they still respected the laws of physics.

Just like how a mecha’s agility doesn’t just linearly add to speed enhancement.

Instead, as it approaches the speed of light, the speed bonus gradually decreases.

Initially, a small amount of agility could increase the movement speed by dozens of meters per second, but once the agility values reach a certain level, it could only increase the movement speed by one meter per second.

At this moment, however, the situation changed.

The flow of time around the steam mecha had altered.

A slight [acceleration] effect occurred.

Thus, while the agility of the steam mecha remained unchanged, the speed it displayed was nonetheless enhanced.

This is an application of the power of time!

“The influence of attributes on mecha isn’t limited to the probability awakening of evolution/upgrade modules during rank promotion,”

“They also generate various effects based on their own power tendencies.”

“Mecha with fire attributes may possess high-temperature resistance, water element mecha may reduce physical damage, soul mecha might outright ignore physical damage…”

“Mythical bio-organic mecha might have lineage suppression, and Time Mecha can resist time!”

Jiang Chen wore a smile on his face.

And he!

Could absorb the power of mecha!

This meant he could keep stacking up various mecha attributes, including the power of time!

If he absorbed enough of the power of time, perhaps he wouldn’t need any attribute, module, or material enhancements.

He might be able to achieve resistance to time and immortal longevity.

“It looks like, when cultivating new mecha, I can’t just consider the values, mecha attributes are also extremely important.”

“Metal, wood, water, fire, earth, thunder, light, darkness, space-time, spirit, life and death…”

“It would be best to have a bit of all kinds of attributes, maxing them all out.”

Jiang Chen was very curious.

If he absorbed all the rules and attributes of the world and stacked the basic values to an unimaginable point…

What would happen?

…

Following its advancement, the power shown by the steam mecha very much satisfied Jiang Chen.

Already at the 2nd Rank, it had mastered the application of the power of time, becoming a true Time Mecha.

Going at this rate, as long as it reached a sufficient rank, it could instantly awaken a true time module!

When Jiang Chen piloted the steam mecha back to the starting point, even Bai Ying revealed a hint of genuine envy—

What she used to envy and be moved by was merely the bond between the adult and the mecha.

As for strength…

Being a 7th Rank Time Mecha, even without a Supercharge Module, it already stood at the pinnacle of Planet Blue Star.

In combination with Ruan Mingyu’s innate talent, at the same rank, even when facing the Symbol of the Alliance’s main force mecha, it possessed the capability to fight.

Even the possibility of victory existed.

This is the power of rule-based systems.

So when she saw Yun’s growth, she felt only joy and happiness, without much envy.

Not until now had her defenses been completely breached.

It had just evolved to the 2nd Rank, and hadn’t even gone through the second upgrade, yet had it already completely mastered the power of time?

That was just too exaggerated!

If she had awakened the power of time earlier on.

By the time she reached the 7th Rank, wouldn’t she be able to possess several time modules?

Aside from envy, she also felt extremely relieved.

After all, Yun would be considered her own protégé.

“Congratulations to Yun, for becoming the fourth Time Mecha on Planet Blue Star.”

Jiang Chen left the cockpit and conveniently installed a smart module for Yun.

The twenty-three-meter-tall steam mecha immediately came to life, bowed its head slightly, and emitted a deep sound.

“This subordinate still has much to learn from the master!”

Jiang Chen, through his special trait, also felt Bai Ying’s envy, and smiled as he spoke.

“Bai Ying, both Yun and I will learn from you about how to use the power of time…”

“As a reward, I’ll get you a supercharge upgrade tool later to enhance your time module to supercharged.”

All Mythical Items dropped at the Endless Difficulty Level are bound to the person of hope and cannot be traded.

Jiang Chen didn’t know if he could use a bound supercharge upgrade tool to supercharge someone else’s mecha.

However, he had a better choice—

[Rank Promotion Trial]

In Hope Difficulty Level’s Rank Promotion Trial, those powerful monsters also drop Mythical Items.

These are not bound items.

Once the burst rate for Endless Difficulty Level went up and the output of Mythical Items increased enough for his own mecha’s use,

He could use these unbound Mythical Items to supercharge Bai Ying and enhance her strength.

As for Li Xiao’s mecha…

If he wanted to rebuild his Supreme Bone, just upgrading the old mecha would yield very low benefits.

Like Zero, even if it was upgraded to a Supercharged Mecha, it still had its flaws.

It would be better to directly build a new Supercharged Mecha to serve as the main force mecha.

“The ownership of Bai Ying has already been transferred to you, Master. Imparting knowledge to you and Yun is a matter of duty.”

“There’s no need to provide a reward.”

Bai Ying shook her head in refusal.

Jiang Chen then smiled.

“You are now my mecha, so there’s no need for a reward.”

“Then, upgrading my own mecha should be a matter of duty as well, right?”

“…Master…”

Bai Ying had no comeback and her heart was filled with emotion.

Jiang Chen raised his hand and ruffled her hair.

“Just teach us well later.”

Jiang Chen was looking forward to Bai Ying’s instruction on time.

After all, since practicing the “Seed of Flames” ability, it was clear that any power he absorbed from a mecha was completely transformed into his own.

It could grow through training and the method of control could change.

However, most of the time, this method of training was far less straightforward than directly absorbing module abilities.

But now it was different.

The power of time was incredibly mysterious!

Even mechas couldn’t easily grasp this power.

Jiang Chen could only absorb the basic power and was unable to absorb a complete set of abilities.

If that was the case, he would train himself!

As long as he had sufficient power of time, he might grasp some time abilities before Yun awakened its time module!

For example: stopping time!

“Won’t let me absorb Bai Ying? Can they stop me from learning?”

As long as he could learn time abilities, what would those repeatable Mythical Items count for?

Having discussed with Bai Ying, Jiang Chen looked up at the steam mecha again.

“Yun, with your current twenty-three-meter height, it seems somewhat inconvenient, you can’t even enter a house…”

“Shall I get you a Simulacra Module, what do you think?”

“That would be great, Sire!”

…

Simulacra Modules suitable for low-ranked mechas weren’t abundant.

Furthermore, they seemed to be quite popular among mecha pilots, and the alliance stores were often out of stock.

Fortunately, Jiang Chen now had high enough authority, and it didn’t take him much effort to get ten of them, enough for ten mechas to use.

Yun had already decided on its appearance through Bai Ying.

After the Simulacra Module was installed, the imposing twenty-three-meter tall metal body rapidly shrank.

Instantly, a one-and-a-half-meter, double ponytailed little girl in metallic armor stood erect in front of Jiang Chen, her face serious as she saluted earnestly.

“Subordinate Yun, at your service, Sire!”

Zero suddenly pounced over and hugged the little girl tightly, rubbing her vigorously.

“The Simulacra Module is awesome, tiny Yun, soft Yun…”

“General Zero stop it…”

Bai Ying stood by, watching with a smile.

Jiang Chen, however, was lost in thought.

Yun, which was actually the largest mecha, now had the smallest simulated appearance…

Was this what they call ‘contrast cute’?