Mechanical Alchemist-Chapter 645 - 644: God Profaner

The naval battle at the Imperial Strait continued, with thousands of warships of all sizes relentlessly bombarding the million-strong magical army of the divine plane.

However, as the battle wore on, the effect diminished.

The costly cover of firepower did destroy hundreds of magic airships, but as the weak links were lost, the enemy's formation became more streamlined and their defenses stronger.

The million-strong magic army of the divine plane braved the cannon fire and marched west towards the mainland of Luying, unstoppable by anyone.

Fortunately, the magic airships were slow and could not hide their tracks. The united imperial military was also urgently assembling tens of millions of troops along the East Coast, awaiting the decisive battle.

Two days later.

In the secret chamber aboard the Eternal Night.

The Alchemy Formation "Dwarf's Eternal Forge" was burning with fierce flames.

Su Lun was using the Vulcan lava of the Ulfen to forge a piece resembling a crystal brain in the empty furnace.

This crystal brain shimmered with transparency, its surface adorned with complicated runic neural systems that visibly pulsed and twinkled with tiny blue lights.

It was still an active biological brain.

The forging was approaching its end, and through the All-knowing Eye, one could already see the attributes of this epic-level implant.

[Isaac Blasphemer]

Description: How do gods think?

Detailed Explanation: An alchemic implant crafted from the brain of a Void Matriarch Worm, it is a superbiological computer and also possesses the strong alien invasive characteristics of the void worm race; after integration, brain development is boosted by 10%-30%, neural response speed by +1500%, mental power by +982, world perception ability by +1 and a significant increase in mental endurance; Awakening the 'Thought Tree' grants additional mental power and the ability of [Myriad Hearts, Billion Uses]; immune to all psychic control below divine level, with increased wisdom and cognitive abilities; [Seducer Demon's Psychic Control] evolves into [God's Nightmare]; Integration requirements include Void Affinity of no less than 300, spiritual power no less than Astral Projection, body rating SS+, intelligence rating SSS, and a mutation probability of less than 20%; the 'Dominant Aura' can reduce the probability of brain alienation by 5%;

Evaluation: The implant has growth potential; as the integrator's cognitive development progresses, there is continual efficacy enhancement, current implant development at 30%; after integration, the implant remains unharmed, consciousness undiminished.

Reflected in Su Lun's eyes was the shimmering crystal skull, his expression barely concealing his joy.

He had not expected the implant crafted from the brain of a [Void Bidirectional Worm] to be so effective.

The attributes it boosted, especially in the mental realm, could even cause his own level eight status to surge by several times.

Of course, the most critical was the [Myriad Hearts, Billion Uses] functionality, which far exceeded expectations.

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And the "Thought Tree" would allow his spiritual power to grow like a tree's roots and branches, endlessly extending into countless independently thinking sub-minds.

For him, a Puppeteer, this was simply a god-tier skill!

Moreover, this implant was a growth-type that could continuously enhance its performance in the future.

This is the amplification that superior materials bring to an implant; an implant crafted from a Void Bidirectional Worm's brain was even stronger than those possessed by Dora and her teacher, Lucien Pepys Grandmaster.

...

An hour later, the implant was completely forged.

The light of the nine-pointed star Formation dimmed, and a complete crystal brain appeared before him.

Su Lun, who could hardly contain his anticipation, briefly recovered some of the spiritual power he had depleted over the past two days, then raised his hand to summon a man in a white lab coat from the black hole in his palm.

Su Lun said, "Doctor, I need your assistance."

Dr. Banks inspected the implant before him, astonishment visible even through his fly-like compound eyes.

He had discerned some of its intricacies and asked cautiously, "Su Lun, are you sure you want to integrate this implant? I feel it has a very strong 'biological alien nature', enough even to turn a dragon into an insectoid..."

An implant is a cursed object by nature, and this crystal brain carried a curse resembling hypnotic crystal, merely gazing upon it could make one's mind feel hazy.

And since he himself was already in a half-alienated, half-mutated state, he was all the more aware of the danger of these characteristics.

Su Lun nodded at the questions and responded, "Yes. Thank you for your trouble, Doctor."

The integration requirements for this implant were indeed extremely stringent.

One needed tremendous spiritual power and an equally strong body to resist the viral-like alien characteristics of the void worm race.

Even with his own physical quality comparable to that of a ninth-tier professional in the flesh category, there was still a nearly 15% chance of mutation.

For others, successful integration was almost impossible.

If it wasn't for the All-knowing Eye identifying detailed data and Dr. Banks, a top scientist in the field of biological alchemy, lending a hand, Su Lun wouldn't dare touch such dangerous implantation.

Upon hearing his explanation of the implantation's characteristics, Dr. Banks also frowned and said, "In that case, indeed, we can control the mutation probability below 8%. However, there are significant future risks; it will continuously erode your brain..."

Su Lun, of course, was aware of this risk, and said, "After I have digested the implant, I can advance to the ninth tier at any time to suppress the mutation. So it's not a big problem."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Banks didn't say more and nodded, "Hmm."

After a pause, he looked as if he remembered something and then asked, "By the way, Su Lun, what do you plan to do with the 'Divine Eye' that was previously stripped out?"

"That Divine Eye?"

Su Lun, listening, pondered for a moment, slightly indecisive.

That "Divine Eye" had been stripped from Octavia two days ago; the eye of this demigod was far superior to the one Saint Frank had before.

Su Lun originally wanted to transplant it into his own body.

After all, Mr. Hei had already transplanted one, and the effects were very good.

And Dr. Banks's transplantation technology had also matured significantly, with virtually no risk.

But during use, Mr. Hei discovered an issue. Namely, after the transplantation of this "Divine Eye," there was a sort of bloodline suppression against the divine clans. Perhaps there were also other, yet-to-be-discovered hidden dangers.

This made Su Lun hesitate.

If his second solution of the All-knowing Eye were to transplant this organ, indeed, it would add another assassin's blade to his arsenal, but they were currently at war with the divine plane. Later on, he might face the deities from the divine plane; once suppressed, this could be a fatal risk.

But if it were used on a zombie puppet, it would be a waste of divine potential.

Su Lun found it difficult to decide, so he had not proceeded with the transplant.

However, before he could think more about it, Dr. Banks said, "What I mean is, if it's possible, I would like to use it for an experiment."

Su Lun looked up, "Oh?"

He knew that since the doctor had spoken up, there must be some new discovery.

And indeed that was the case.

At this moment, Dr. Banks said, "I've been studying the corpses of two-way void worms recently. I found that the splitting characteristics of the void worm species are a very, very special biological ability; they have strong devouring, advancement, and heterogeneous properties. Simply put, the corpses can 'copy' some characteristics of other organisms."

"Copy?"

Upon hearing this, Su Lun immediately thought of Uncle Raven.

After consuming the corpses of the void worm species, it gained the ability to replicate and divide.

Dr. Banks continued, "So I had an idea, to use these corpses to copy some special biological bloodlines or organs. For example... eyes."

"!!!"

Hearing this, Su Lun suddenly realized just how significant Dr. Banks's idea was.

No wonder he wanted to use this eye for an experiment; that's why!

Dr. Banks went on, "I have studied the genetic chains of Octavia J. Fielding from the divine race and that of Saint Frank McAdam before her. I found that their 'third eye phenotypic characteristic' may be related to some sort of recessive atavistic gene. What I mean is, this talent doesn't necessarily have to be a hereditary trait, but through gene transplantation, there might be a chance to replicate it. And I've also gone through the data about the worm species that we got from the void channel before, and theoretically speaking, it's feasible..."

"..."

The shock Su Lun felt upon hearing this was not lesser than when he first saw the newly refined [Blasphemer] implant.

He had indeed always pondered how talents were awakened.

It's one of the unsolved mysteries in the field of alchemy—there isn't currently any explanation that fully holds water. But it's certain that talents are passed on through some special method.

Just like when he obtained two S-class talents, [S-018-All-knowing Eye] and [S-004-Reaper], at that secret altar in the Storm Manor.

However, this special method must be of a god-tier or higher level, or even within the grasp of superior deities.

But what I didn't expect was that Dr. Banks's project now seems to have taken a different approach, discovering a BUG.

...

This "All-knowing Eye" represents the S-class talent [S-009 Omniscient Insight].

This talent not only allows the decomposition of all things but also possesses a super learning ability. Therefore, even a diluted version of [Omniscient Insight] is one of the most ideal talents for any alchemist!

If one could gain a portion of this talent by transplanting an eye, that would simply be "exploiting a creator's BUG".

This is the magic of Alchemy.

It can do anything.

And now Dr. Banks's experimental project aims to mass-produce this talent.

Dr. Banks was clearly aware of what his project meant. Looking at Su Lun, he didn't hide anything and straightforwardly added, "However, the possibility of this experiment failing is not small. Since there's no substitute for the experimental sample, I estimate the failure rate to be above 85%. When that happens, the eye may be lost. So, I want to ask for your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Su Lun immediately made a decision and casually said, "It's okay. Doctor, just go ahead with your research."

All research is like this,

Investment does not necessarily guarantee a return.

But without the willingness to invest, there will certainly be no results.

This is the inevitable path of exploring the unknown.

An "All-knowing Eye," though precious, if truly successful, would yield countless returns.

And even if it fails, the godly realms are vast; there might be other experimental materials to be found in the future.

Dr. Banks seemed not at all surprised to get such a response and smiled slightly, "That's good."

Ordinary people definitely wouldn't have the courage to waste an invaluable "All-knowing Eye" as experimental material.

But he was sure that Su Lun would.

The two didn't say much more and turned the topic back to the integration of the grafting equipment.

Su Lun had already prepared the materials. Once everything was set up, he began to chant the incantation: "Abide by the law of equivalent exchange of all things, praise the glory of the primal creator, witness the miracle of creation with Alchemy..."

...

Several days later.

The secret room next to the captain's quarters suddenly opened, and Su Lun walked out from it.

In the spacious room, there was the sound of water.

The curtain of the corner bathroom was not drawn, allowing the sight of rising steam; someone was soaking in the bath.

But it wasn't just one person, there were two.

Besides the expected Thousand Stripes, there was Pandora.

This moon-reading deity, having been with them for a while, had also developed the habit of soaking daily.

When Su Lun came out, the two were enjoying a bath and chatting casually.

The bathtub was full of irresistible allure, and Su Lun was not surprised to see Thousand Stripes bare, as she never avoided it.

What slightly surprised Su Lun was that Pandora was also naked, soaking in the hot water without a stitch, looking utterly content.

At a glance, her graceful figure was fully in view.

Seeing Su Lun emerge, the two in the tub did not show any signs of perturbation, remaining tranquil and composed.

Even Pandora made no move to cover herself.

Even her eyes carried a hint that could catalyze human innate desires, with a demeanor as if she felt indifferent to exposing herself, given that Su Lun had already studied her on many occasions.

Su Lun glanced at her briefly before tactfully averting his gaze. He knew that this bewitching demeanor was an effect of the Moon Reading Method.

Qian Tiao looked at him as he came out and greeted him, "Yo, Su Lun, have you finished your seclusion?"

After she asked that, she seemed to sense something and inquired with a peculiar tone, "Eh... have you advanced to the ninth rank?"

Su Lun walked over, responding, "How could it be that fast? I've just merged with the special equipment."

Qian Tiao was puzzled again, "Eh... that's strange. If you haven't advanced to the ninth rank, why do I find your 'aura' has changed so drastically?"

Su Lun had always known Qian Tiao had a special ability to judge.

She could see a person's "aura" and thereby determine their strength and weakness.

Pandora, with her exceptionally beautiful face, also looked on with a smile, "Your spiritual power has changed in a... very special way."

This Great Goddess of Moon Reading had long ago reached the "Soul Travel Realm" with her spiritual power, and she naturally saw through the peculiarity in Su Lun's spiritual power at a glance.

After pondering for a moment, she was also surprised and asked, "Could it be... you have condensed the Divine Flame?"

But no sooner had she spoken than a strange red gleam flashed in Pandora's eyes, as if she had tested something with a divine secret technique.

She immediately denied her own assumption, murmuring to herself, "No, that can't be right. It's not possible to have condensed the Divine Flame. But if you haven't, how can your spiritual power be so strong?"

Strong enough that her divine bewitching technique was completely immune?

"..."

Su Lun looked at the surprise on Pandora's flawless face and smiled slightly.

How could he not know he was targeted by a bewitching technique, which had been immunized by the effect of the "Blasphemer" special equipment?

There were no outsiders here, so naturally, there was nothing to hide. Su Lun simply explained, "This is the effect of the 'Blasphemer' special equipment. This equipment is quite unique, allowing humans to possess some of the cognitive abilities of gods."

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, both Qian Tiao and Pandora instantly realized, showing curiosity on their faces as they looked at Su Lun, whose change was too significant.

The "Blasphemer" special equipment was not easily explained in a few words. Su Lun did not dwell on the topic and instead turned to ask Qian Tiao, "By the way, where is senior apprentice-sister?"

He had sensed a moment ago that Mr. Jing was not on the ship.

Qian Tiao said, "She has been trailing the Magic Army of a million for the past few days, looking to see if there was an opportunity to break through. But, it's not looking good. The divine beings of the Celestial Plane have now retracted their magic airships and created a strange bird war formation. I've checked it out too; it would be impossible even for a demigod to break through it. We might have to wait for the grand battle..."

Upon hearing this, Su Lun's brow furrowed slightly, "Strange bird war formation? Does it involve earth, wind, water, and fire elemental magic airships forming a cross-shaped bird formation?"

After hearing this, Qian Tiao looked at him, "Eh? How do you know?"

"Hmm."

Su Lun nodded, a gleam of understanding flashing in his eyes.

He had previously extracted the memories of Princess Oktaavia and knew all the preparations of the million-strong army, including this million-level magic battle formation—the "Cease Giant Bird Magic Circle."

The characteristic of this battle formation was its stability and incredibly strong defense, especially suitable for large troop movements with low consumption. Unless it faced bombardment from an equally sized million-strong battle formation, it would be virtually impossible to break with any power below the divine rank.

Currently, the alchemy plane's battleships, though powerful, only boasted a range advantage. In a close-range bombardment, unless they were willing to sacrifice several million soldiers' lives, there was no chance of victory.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, the combined fleet could do nothing against this million-strong army and could only wait for the enemy to reach the mainland of Ru'Ying for a final battle on land.

But now, hearing about the battle formation, an insane plan sprung to Su Lun's mind.

He switched on the communicator.

A few minutes later, with a flash of light, a graceful figure appeared in the captain's room.

Mr. Jing looked at Su Lun, her face reflecting an inquiring gaze.

Su Lun said directly, "Senior apprentice-sister, I have an idea, with a high probability of breaking the Celestial Plane's million-strong army!"