The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 1093 - 423: Level 1 Dangerous Individual_2

Xiahou Danxin gradually clenched his fists, his gaze empty as he said,

"I cannot die yet..."

"My independent research on the ’Ultimate Engine’ experiment, just half-done, to give up in such obscurity, that I cannot accept!"

"The result was fortunate, the experiment succeeded, the Conjoined Mechanical Body was viable, and not as the ancient texts described—impossible to exist in this world..."

Xiahou Danxin lifted his head, for the first time, staring sharply at Ye Hanjun,

"Boy, you are now my only hope!"

"Although I cannot reverse the mistakes I’ve made, as long as the Mechanical Chimera exists, to regain the identity of a resident of Mechanic God Mountain—that would be enough, I won’t ask for more!"

"I understand."

Ye Hanjun nodded slightly,

"I will cooperate with you."

"How should we enter this mountain gate? Please enlighten us."

"Stand over there!"

Xiahou Danxin pointed to a spot on the ground, speaking confidently,

"Mechanic God Mountain is generally not open to the public. Non-mechanical authority holders are just a hassle to us, without a common language, and not welcomed as visitors."

"But there are exceptions. Verifying identity can also grant a temporary access card."

Ye Hanjun complied, walking obediently to the designated area.

In an instant, a beam of light fell from a metal sphere in the sky, the bottom part of the sphere opened a mechanical eye which revolved 360 degrees, continuously scanning the visitors below.

The process was completely discomfort-free.

But the rhythmic beeps sounded nine times, the green light beam suddenly turned crimson, also becoming bolder and enlarging, followed by continuous shrill alarms:

"Dangerous entity detected! Risk level ’1!’"

"Risk warning, detected an extremely powerful ability conglomerate, authority traits...leaning towards dark...authority rank...preliminary assess SS level...authority ownership...Warning! Program error! Calculation failure!"

"Beep! Auxiliary detection system activated! Diguise penetrated, multiple divine entities detected, ancient lost life forms detected!"

"Target one, preliminary assess: Ming Lamp Night Clan."

"Target two, preliminary assess: Corpse Dragon Queen."

"Target three, preliminary assess: Fiery Sun Nun."

"Target four...unable to detect...repeat...unable to detect!"

"Target five...judged as an expelled person from Mechanic God Mountain, name, Xiahou Danxin, return reason...unknown."

Like a light show, several crimson beams consecutively hit Ye Hanjun and his companions including Ye Liuying.

Lieyang Mushoucong, Lie Xinxin, Shi Li, Golden Crow, Fiery Saint...without exception.

Ye Hanjun was extremely surprised; in just a few short seconds, the true bloodlines and identities of those around him were exposed.

Except for him—he was the "Target Four."

But the mechanical alarm kept repeating; other than barely detecting an authority with dark characteristics and an SS rank, the rest was undetectable, either interrupting or malfunctioning, causing great confusion.

"It seems the Crown Rank sir, in his free time, is still upgrading the defense systems of Mechanic God Mountain..."

Xiahou Danxin was not surprised by the exposure of the identities, as this was Mechanic God Mountain, where even Divine Enthronement personages would have to bow down.

Yet, he was still taken aback as Ye Hanjun was labeled as a "dangerous entity," not an evaluation triggered arbitrarily.

Seeing the puzzled look on Ye Hanjun’s face, he explained truthfully:

"Mechanic God Mountain categorizes potential threats into ten levels."

"Level 9 is the weakest, level 0 the strongest."

"Normally, a typical Holy Saint Embryo would only be classified as a level 3 risk, around a Holy King, would be classified as level 2."

"Level 1...this assessment is for Half-Step Deities."

"You, boy, have many secrets hidden; the detection system has likely captured a thread of destiny’s trajectory, combined with the undiscernible nature, granting you such high regard..."

"Whoosh—"

As he spoke, the bottom of the sphere split open, a shadow sprinted out, Xiahou Danxin immediately said sternly:

"Gather your wits, do not show any hostility, or the combat system-implanted mechanical guards will mindlessly kill us."

"Wait for the ’Patrollers’ to arrive, then summon the Mechanical Chimera, and I will explain, to clear each of our suspicions."

"Understood."

Ye Hanjun and Ye Liuying nodded in comprehension.

Lie Xinxin blinked, eyeing the blazing Taiyang at her neck with curiosity.

Master of disguise with Supreme Holy Completion.

Unbelievable that a mere first encounter would see through all, even forcing a reversion to one’s true form, unable to stand with a false appearance.

This mountain...truly incredible.

Is this truly one of the Eight Mountains, almost the mightiest, Mechanic God Mountain? Wondering who between its ruler and the peak-era Goddess Ba is stronger...

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!"

The shadow, initially a far, tiny speck, rapidly enlarged, ultimately appearing before them as ten huge beings.

They varied in form, some humanoid, wielding long spears or cannons, their abdomens filled densely with energy circuits.

Some resembled beasts or birds, each sporting levitational devices, manipulating gravity, reducing spatial resistance seemed effortless for them.

"Danger level 1 entity locked."

"Target—Human Race, 9th Rank...8th Rank...program chaotic...aborting calculation..."

"Seeking help from ’Patrollers,’ beep, Patrollers arrived, greetings esteemed ’Mechanical War Police,’ greetings esteemed ’Mech Mechanic Master.’"

All ten guarding mechanical lifeforms, each at Supreme Holy Completion.