This is too hilarious!

53. Mechanical Ascension!

Bai Hui put on the mask.

In an instant, he felt that the image quality under the [simple lines] perspective had changed once again.

A rudimentary 'electronic screen' appeared before his eyes—

[Strange Tales Files: Mechanical Ascension - Cyborgs]

Energy: 1.3/4

[Description: Originating from science fiction films and television shows that were wildly popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, these devices were widely considered infallible by "technology enthusiasts," leading to "mechanical worship" and eventually evolving into the "Mechanical Ascension" series of nightmare artifacts.]

【Feature 1: Uninterrupted Power (Given sufficient energy, the cyborg does not require sleep or rest; physical fatigue and damage are replaced by 'parts wear and tear')】

[Note 1: As energy consumption and move accuracy decrease, the degree of 'part wear' will accelerate.]

Feature 2: Modular Limbs (Cyborgs can repair and upgrade themselves by replacing their own parts, greatly improving part compatibility)

[Note 2: Frequent replacement of bodily parts will reduce one's biological nature, and the emotional unit will suffer irreversible damage until the machine is permanently destroyed.]

【Characteristic 3: Universal Energy (The modified human possesses a unique energy source, significantly increasing the efficiency and speed of matter-energy conversion. However, with energy consumption, the modified human's bodily response speed will decrease to varying degrees.)】

[Note 3: Backup Hidden Energy (When the total energy value is ≤20%, the modified human will automatically draw upon 'paranoid' and 'fanatic' emotions to replenish it. Repeated use of 'backup hidden energy' will result in 'mechanical command behavior'.)]

Feature 4: Everything Analysis (an information collection and integration module that will have scanning and analysis capabilities, with the analysis results presented in a pop-up window in the holder's field of view)

[Note 4: This module will continuously consume energy.]

[Note: Flesh and blood are weak, while machinery ascends!]

……

Bai Hui glanced at the densely packed description but couldn't figure out how Tian Qiyuan achieved "infinite attack range".

After thinking for a moment, Bai Hui casually tossed Tian Qiyuan, whom he was holding, to the ground and then unleashed a move called "Azure Sky Force".

In his "Simple Lines" state, Bai Hui's precision in his moves far surpasses that of Tian Qiyuan.

A blue-white energy cylinder, about the thickness of a thumb, was launched by Bai Hui.

If Tian Qiyuan's previous attack was like a leak of electricity, then what Bai Hui is showing now is a real laser attack!

Both in terms of attack response speed and sound and visual effects, it far surpasses Tian Qiyuan's.

[Combat module detected: Azure Sky Force (mid-to-long-range attack method, effects are distorted)]

[Completion: 99.9%]

Then, the mechanical mask that Bai Hui was wearing, which had originally looked rusty, with exposed wires in many places and was in a bad state, suddenly had the rust fall off, the wires reset, and the damaged and deformed mask began to be repaired in a visible way!

Bai Hui was completely unaware of this, and continued to try several more martial arts techniques, many of which he had secretly learned while watching the senior students compete.

Although he only learned the external form and did not understand the inner workings, Bai Hui's physical body could automatically adjust itself to perfectly replicate the form using simple lines, and even improve the precision!

At this moment, Bai Hui was manipulating the various attacks of alien energy with ease.

Energy consumption suddenly increased!

He pondered for a moment. The total energy value displayed on the panel was '4', and his mental strength value was 2.5. Although the cook helped adjust his diet, he was too short of money to grow rapidly.

All things considered... his physical fitness level does indeed seem to be exactly at the '1.5' level...

As Bai Hui practiced his moves with extreme precision, the 'Nightmare Artifact - Cyborg' mask visibly changed continuously.

Not only have all the traces of time and the sense of age on it disappeared, but the entire mask has been completely renewed and is full of science fiction. It has even been expanding and has become a full-coverage helmet!

Bai Hui's field of vision has also expanded to 360° without him even realizing it!

He played with it for a while, consuming a lot of energy, and roughly understood its purpose, so he decided to take it off.

But before taking it off, Bai Hui had a sudden inspiration. He bent down and lifted his school uniform, and his belly was lifted up as well, like a roller shutter!

Then Bai Hui casually pulled out his heart; it wasn't mangled or bloody, and it was still beating normally.

After taking a quick look and finding everything normal, Bai Hui put it back and lowered the hem of his clothes... Throughout the entire process, Bai Hui felt no discomfort whatsoever, just like a cyborg who could freely replace limb parts!

……

After removing the mask, Bai Hui looked at its obviously changed shape. Even in the [simple lines] view, it looked like a full-coverage helmet, neat and detailed.

Feeling strange, he placed it next to Tian Qiyuan's head.

"I think I fixed it for you, right? You're welcome. The wires were sticking out, and you still dared to stick it on your face like that..."

Bai Hui muttered to himself, looking up at his surroundings, but couldn't find Wu Peng, who should have been flashing his name repeatedly.

"Teacher Wu?"

Bai Hui shouted.

Swah——

"Bai Hui, you..."

Wu Peng appeared before Bai Hui in an instant, his face full of surprise and doubt: "You used a dream device?"

"I used it during my rest period to recover a bit..." Bai Hui said casually, "I didn't use the dream weapon in battle, so it shouldn't be against the rules, right?"

"The situation is a little different now..."

Wu Peng's expression was complicated.

Immediately afterwards, another anxious figure came running.

"Young Master Tian, ​​are you alright?" A woman anxiously checked Tian Qiyuan's physical condition.

"That's Tian Qiyuan's nanny." Wu Peng's feet trembled, and his bone conduction transmitted his voice so clearly that it reverberated throughout Bai Hui, allowing him to hear his own voice clearly.

"It is said that she came from the Daxia Culinary Training School and has a senior nutritionist certificate. She is mainly responsible for Tian Qiyuan's daily diet and various daily necessities."

Their strength is considerable.

As Wu Peng spoke, he added somewhat uncertainly, "However, I think she seems to have practiced the Lesser Formless Skill. I wonder if Tian Qiyuan's family knows about it... In any case, this person may not have always been a woman."

Tian Qiyuan's use of the Nightmare Weapon on the midterm exam stage constitutes a serious violation and should, in principle, result in disqualification.

But the key point is that he only used the Nightmare Artifact in his fight with you, and you also have the Dream Artifact... His nanny will probably seize on this and try to protect Tian Qiyuan's grades...

Upon hearing this, Bai Hui hesitated for a moment, then suddenly assumed a fighting stance—

"Drink! Ha! Ha!"

He performed a series of continuous Bengquan (crushing fist) strikes on the spot, combined with Bikong Jin (Azure Sky Force), which shattered the void, causing the air to vibrate rhythmically, conveying his intended message to Wu Peng—

"Then! Can! I! Take! This! Opportunity! To! Collect! Some! Fees!?"

Bai Hui can't transmit sound through bone conduction yet, as the ground of this underground arena is solid.

As for focusing sound into a line... Bai Hui wasn't very familiar with it either, and he was currently quite exhausted, so this was the only way he could transmit sound.

Wu Peng: "...?"

The nanny at Tian Qiyuan's house also turned around in surprise, wondering if Bai Hui was threatening her...

……