Lin Yuan did not dare to take out those precious materials, not because he was afraid of being coveted, but because this kind of assessment required a fee regardless of success. He couldn't afford to waste resources.
So, he only took out a portion of low-grade Biological Alloy, some Phantom Alloy, and a few basic materials for forging weapons. He intended to forge a long knife for himself since his Ghost Spear was not recognized.
If he wanted to avoid being humiliated in the upcoming Monthly Assessment three days later, he had to be well-prepared. Of course, if the Monthly Assessment turned out to be a written exam, whether it was Potion Calibration, Tactical Analysis, or History of Cosmic Life Development, he would likely collapse under pressure and have to rely on guessing.
Aside from that, the majority of what he took out were Mechanical Parts. These were collected during his time on the Alien Battlefield; there were many of them and they were of decent quality. This time, he chose only the most damaged Mechanical Parts, yet even so, the final assessment fee amounted to over six hundred Mission Points. Adding in his previous expenditures, he had already consumed one thousand one hundred twelve Mission Points and was left with less than two hundred. It was truly meager.
After spending his points, Lin Yuan did not dare to linger and continued to teleport back to the e1 level Target Student living area. Upon arrival, he discovered that this living area was actually built on an island. Clearly, it was different from what he had imagined; he thought the Training Base was a unified structure in a Regular Hexagon Formation. In reality, this Regular Hexagon Formation was merely a combination of various areas rather than interconnected ones. Of course, there were likely other hidden complexities that Lin Yuan was unaware of.
Facing this living area where he might reside for a long time, Lin Yuan's first impression was that it was very quiet. This was quite normal; although there were one hundred thirty-two Squads among the e1 level Target Students—totaling one thousand three hundred twenty individuals—this living area spanned ten square kilometers. Moreover, all Target Students allowed into such a Training Base were exceptionally elite; their overall qualities were top-notch. In such circumstances, they certainly wouldn’t engage in childish antics like shouting or bullying others in the living area. They wouldn’t be seen smoking or drinking while chasing cockroaches with a Gatling gun!
They must have dedicated all their time to daily training and various subjects.
In addition to being quiet, there weren’t many buildings in this living area; it retained a very natural aesthetic with plenty of flowers and trees that looked pleasing to the eye. Amidst this greenery, wide hardened roads could be seen. In the distance, several Mechanical Houses were situated; these Mechanical Houses were quite tall to accommodate the massive bodies of Mechanical Warriors. Lin Yuan was curious about what they looked like inside and even more curious about what those so-called mechanical maids were like.
However, for now, he could only speculate.
As he walked around, he hardly saw any Target Students; even when he did encounter them, there was no interaction—they simply passed by in haste.
After wandering through the living area, Lin Yuan tragically discovered that almost every e1 level Target Student had their own Mechanical House while he couldn’t afford even one. It felt like a cruel joke!
Fortunately, there was still plenty of open space in this living area. He casually selected a spot and began his work. The first thing he needed to do was forge himself a decent long knife; this was particularly important.
For this forging process, he temporarily couldn’t try using the Reforging Technique he obtained from Old Jack. In fact, at this moment, Lin Yuan realized that his previous efforts at Old Jack’s place had been unnecessary because at this Training Base, as long as one was willing to learn, anything could be acquired—the Elite training wasn’t just a title.
For this long knife forging session, Lin Yuan used a section of wing as the main material; it should fall under default assessment approval since otherwise it wouldn’t have been usable before.
At this moment, Lin Yuan first used sufficient energy to alter the shape of the wing’s main body. It’s worth mentioning that as long as it wasn’t during the Monthly Assessment, he could use Energy Blocks brought from outside; otherwise, he would probably be crying.
The entire process was straightforward; it simply required enough energy input. In the end, that section of wing transformed into a giant knife blank approximately fifteen meters long and three meters wide with a curvature of fifteen degrees.
This long knife could be wielded with both hands; its handle alone measured five meters in length. Lin Yuan designed it this way to better execute the skills he had currently mastered: Charge Slash and Bouncing Spin Slash. Combining these two skills with such a giant long knife would yield impressive results.
Lin Yuan then took out the Phantom Alloy that had just been approved, along with the Biological Alloy, and carefully melted these materials onto the surface of the long sword.
This was also a reluctant decision. In fact, Lin Yuan had enough Phantom Alloy on hand; he could have forged a giant long sword entirely from it without any issue. However, the cost for approval would likely amount to tens of thousands of Mission Points, and there was a high chance that it would not pass the review.
Thus, he could only use this method to enhance the sword's toughness and sharpness. Even if the sharpness was insufficient, such a massive long sword combined with powerful skills and a strong Energy Output could still unleash tremendous power.
Of course, at the edge of the sword, Lin Yuan melted all the remaining Phantom Alloy and Biological Alloy to create a terrifying sharpness.
Once everything was completed, this heavy long sword automatically met the standards for approval from the Training Base, meaning it could be used in the Monthly Assessment.
Next, Lin Yuan began modifying his Mechanical Body. He tossed the Ghost Spear into the Five-Dimensional Key Space since it was unnecessary. Instead, he reassembled the back of his Mechanical Body to create a structure capable of carrying the long sword for quick and easy access.
Finally, Lin Yuan needed to modify his first Second Mechanical Arm. The reason was simple: the rules of this Training Base were quite frustrating. To maximize the power of his newly forged heavy long sword, his Mechanical Arms needed to become stronger and more powerful!
Of course, such modifications were not something that could be done casually, and their complexity far exceeded that of crafting the large sword.
So this time, Lin Yuan not only prepared a design plan in advance within his Intellect but also allocated eight Modification Points—his last remaining Five Modification Points.
He aimed to make his Mechanical Arms stronger and more agile.
After thorough consideration and simulating tests through the Punisher System a180, Lin Yuan's final modification plan was successfully formulated.
In this modification plan, he decided that there would be no significant changes to the material Enhancement Level of his Mechanical Arms; it would remain at an average of 48 points for now. He believed this was sufficient for an e1 level Mechanical Warrior since even King Luo's overall Enhancement Level was only 4988.
Furthermore, this modification plan significantly expanded its scope, involving not just the hands but also the mechanical wrist joints, elbow joints, and finally shoulder joints—all undergoing transformation.
As a result, despite undergoing various modifications—from rough and primitive to detailed and refined—Lin Yuan's Mechanical Arms remained within the realm of human arms. This was both an unconscious thought on his part and because human arms had certain advantages: they were flexible enough, resilient enough, and capable of unleashing great power—truly embodying both offense and defense.
This time, however, the modifications would further deviate from human arm design.
Starting from the shoulder joint, he expanded its range from a quick seamless rotation of 80 degrees to 480 degrees, significantly enhancing flexibility. Yet within this shoulder joint, Lin Yuan added another seamless buffer joint. From an external perspective, it appeared as though an additional arm had grown on the inner side beneath his original arm.
The extra jointed arm is connected to the elbow joint, and at the elbow, an additional seamless buffer joint has been added, which then connects to the wrist joint. This results in a large and small arm, one internal and one external, forming two Mechanical Arms. Of course, Lin Yuan will also assemble an arm armor on the outside, so the secrets within remain hidden.
However, this change brings different effects. The first advantage is that the power output becomes stronger, allowing him to wield heavier objects, such as that ten-ton Giant Blade!
The second advantage is enhanced support capability, which is undeniable.
The third advantage is improved buffering capacity, which is the most important aspect. It’s worth noting that Lin Yuan's Mechanical Body stands a full ten meters tall, and his opponent will likely be similarly formidable. If he strikes with full force against a weaker opponent, it might be manageable. But what if he encounters an even more aggressive foe? In a head-on clash, the rebound force could be terrifying. Even though Lin Yuan's Mechanical Body is incredibly robust, it would likely leave him trembling from the impact. Therefore, having this hidden arm to help absorb the force means Lin Yuan can recover quickly and launch a counterattack!
This is the benefit of the hidden arm.
Assembling this isn’t particularly difficult; the main challenge lies in ensuring that the buffering frequency is consistent, allowing both arms to resonate simultaneously and transmit force evenly. For Lin Yuan, who is already a Level 14 Mechanical Assembler, this task is quite simple.
This presents a modification challenge. The final modification plan involves the Mechanical Arms' palm.
Previously, Lin Yuan's first Second Mechanical Arm was not modified towards brute strength. Due to his role as a Mechanical Assembler, he preferred his Mechanical Arms to become increasingly agile, as agility often relates to finesse rather than bulk.
However, this time, in order to accommodate the Giant Blade, his Mechanical Arms' palm must also be reinforced! (To be continued...)
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