Chapter 86 – Merging the Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer, Lao Tie's Advancement

Xiao Wuwang had no idea that during this Platform challenge, if he hadn’t just used the Platform Positioning Card to switch to the Terminator 2 world, he would have narrowly escaped a fatal disaster.

Returning to the train, after instructing Lao Tie to start the train, he began to take stock of the gains from this Platform World.

This time, entering the Terminator 2 world, he obtained: Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer1, T-800 wreckage1, Level 4 Player Supply Crate2, various firearms56, ammunition in quantity, Mechanical Parts6588, Electronic Components4690.

“Whew~~”

The most valuable item was naturally the Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer.

The most important goal of this trip—the T-800 wreckage—was also successfully obtained.

The two Level 4 Player Supply Crates, which were quite powerful, would likely yield many good items as well.

Firearms and ammunition, on the other hand, were the least valuable.

Finally, the combined value of the Mechanical Parts and Electronic Components was also extremely enticing, and he probably wouldn’t have to worry about these two resources for a while.

The gains once again exceeded Xiao Wuwang’s expectations.

“Lao Tie!” Xiao Wuwang called out to Lao Tie.

“Master, I am here,” Lao Tie replied.

“Do you remember the promise I mentioned last time—‘if I could get an Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer in the future, I would convert you into a Mechanical Lifeform’?” Xiao Wuwang asked.

“I remember,” Lao Tie replied calmly as ever.

“So, do you want to become a Mechanical Lifeform?” Xiao Wuwang inquired.

“It is entirely up to the Master’s arrangement,” Lao Tie remained impassive.

Xiao Wuwang slapped his forehead, silently cursing himself for getting overly excited and discussing likes or dislikes with an emotionless Mech.

“Lao Tie, come! Fuse with this Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer!” Xiao Wuwang commanded.

“Yes, Master!” Lao Tie replied.

In the Infinite Train Survival World, the train was the key!

Investing all good resources into Lao Tie would never be a mistake.

The fusion with the Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer was quick. The moment it was completed, a figure of an elderly man dressed in a Zhongshan suit suddenly appeared before Xiao Wuwang’s eyes.

Xiao Wuwang knew this “elderly man” was Lao Tie!

Lao Tie bowed respectfully to Xiao Wuwang and said, “Lao Tie pays respects to the Master. Thank you, Master, for granting me a new life.”

Lao Tie’s voice was no longer as mechanical and rigid as before; a slight tremor hinted at how excited it was inside.

Xiao Wuwang said, “Lao Tie, tell me about your current state.”

“Yes!” Lao Tie replied. “Master, after fusing with the Omni-Intelligence Optical Computer, I feel as if I have been reborn. Now, I not only possess stronger computational abilities and faster reaction speeds but also have autonomous consciousness and emotional perception. In the future, I will be able to serve the Master even better.”

Lao Tie responded respectfully, its eyes flickering with a lively glow.

Xiao Wuwang wanted to pat Lao Tie’s shoulder to offer comfort, but his hand passed directly through its body. Only then did he realize that Lao Tie still had no physical form.

After a pause, Xiao Wuwang seemed to think of something and asked, “Lao Tie, if I were to get you a Terminator Mech, could you inhabit it with your consciousness?”

Lao Tie trembled slightly with excitement and replied, “Yes, Master! The Terminator Mech is arguably my best vessel. With a Terminator Mech, I will not only possess all the capabilities of the Terminator Mech but also truly feel the existence of a ‘physical body.’ All my senses will become real, which will greatly benefit the refinement and growth of my emotions and perceptions.”

Xiao Wuwang’s lips curled into a smile. “Excellent!”

With that, he took out the T-800 Mech and triggered his Talent to upgrade it.

The dilapidated mech was instantly enveloped in a mysterious glow.

[Ding!]

[Talent triggered successfully. T-800 Mech upgraded successfully. Two upgrade paths are available: T-1000 Basic Liquid-Metal-State Mech / TX Liquid-Metal-Shelled Nanobot-Skeleton Mech.]

[Please choose!]

There was no hesitation in making this choice.

“I choose the TX Liquid-Metal-Shelled Nanobot-Skeleton Mech!”

[Selection completed. Upgrading in progress…]

The white light faded.

A humanoid metal model appeared before Xiao Wuwang.

—Appraise!

Item Name: TX Liquid-Metal-Shelled Nanobot-Skeleton Mech

Level: 4

Quality: Superior

Durability: —

Traits: Sturdy+2, Tough+2, Self-Healing+1

Description: Its exterior is composed of a special liquid metal, allowing it to change shape at will; its internal nanobot skeleton grants it exceptional resistance to impact; equipped with built-in plasma cannons, flamethrowers, cutters, and other weapons, providing comprehensive combat capabilities; the Self-Healing trait allows the mech to recover from damage using energy; powered by a built-in Nano-Scale Nuclear Fusion Reactor, which automatically absorbs nuclear energy to replenish its power supply, offering nearly limitless energy.

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As expected of an upgrade from a Perfect-quality T-800 Mech, the performance of this TX Mech was truly formidable.

With Sturdy, Tough, and Self-Healing, as long as this mech wasn’t completely destroyed, it could automatically recover!

Lao Tie also saw the attributes of this mech and couldn’t tear its eyes away. Though it longed intensely, it still waited for Xiao Wuwang’s command.

Seeing this expression, Xiao Wuwang smiled slightly and didn’t give the order immediately. Instead, he asked, “Lao Tie, if your consciousness inhabits the TX Mech and the TX Mech is completely destroyed, will you ‘die’ along with it?”

Lao Tie replied, “Don’t worry, Master! What inhabits the TX Mech would only be a Sub-Consciousness of mine. My Main Consciousness remains on the train, and the Main Consciousness has absolute control over the Sub-Consciousness. All perceptions and memories of the Sub-Consciousness are synchronized in real-time back to the Main Consciousness. Even if the TX Mech is completely destroyed and the Sub-Consciousness dissipates, as long as the Main Consciousness exists, I will not ‘die’!”

Xiao Wuwang continued, “How many such Sub-Consciousnesses can you split off?”

Lao Tie replied, “Currently, I can only split off one. However, when I reach Level 6, I can split off one more Sub-Consciousness.”

Xiao Wuwang said, “So, you can split off one additional Sub-Consciousness every three levels, is that right?”

Lao Tie answered, “Yes!”

Xiao Wuwang asked his final question: “After this consciousness inhabits it, can it be withdrawn? It won’t be permanently bound to it, will it?”

Lao Tie replied, “No! As long as I wish, I can withdraw from it at any time.”

Hearing this, Xiao Wuwang finally felt relieved. “Then this Mech belongs to you! You can familiarize yourself with it first. Once my Fatigue Points are fully restored, I’ll upgrade it to level 5!”

Lao Tie immediately grew excited. “Yes, Master!”

Lao Tie’s phantom form directly entered the TX Mech.

Immediately after, the appearance of the TX Mech transformed, instantly taking on the shape of the phantom form Lao Tie had just presented.

Xiao Wuwang watched this novel scene before him. From now on, he had gained another powerful ally, and the smile on his lips deepened.

Lao Tie kept touching itself left and right, then its face cycled through various expressions—joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, crying, and laughing—all tested one after another. Suddenly, it even pinched itself, and then tried out all its senses one by one, such as its nose, tongue, and so on.

Xiao Wuwang no longer paid attention to how it was messing around and went into the Auxiliary Carriage.

At that moment, there was already a level 4 Crafting Station Blueprint on the Artisan Workbench!

The Blueprint Derivation for the level 4 Crafting Station was finally complete!