Chapter 89 – The Surprise of the Level ５ Phantom Wraith Mech

Xiao Wuwang asked in surprise, “Oh? What other ideas do you have?”

Tie Yi said, “I can implant a Brainwave Analysis Unit inside Han Xing. This way, you only need to think of the corresponding idea in your mind, and Han Xing will quickly receive and understand your intention, then take precise and timely action.”

Xiao Wuwang was immediately delighted, “It can be done like that?”

Tie Yi replied, “If it were the previous level 4 TX Mech, I wouldn’t be able to do it. But now that I’ve reached level 5, I’ve made a qualitative leap in system computation and governance, which is enough to support me in implanting and debugging the Brainwave Analysis Unit for Han Xing.”

Xiao Wuwang said, “By the way, Tie Yi, you mentioned ‘system computation and governance.’ It suddenly occurred to me—if you encounter another Mechanical Lifeform, how do you determine the winner between you? Is it based on system level, seeing who is higher or lower?”

Tie Yi said, “No. Since we are Mechanical Lifeforms, we are also a form of life. And since we are life, we are independent individuals. Determining victory or defeat is not simply based on system level. Although system computational ability does affect our reaction speed and strategy formulation to some extent, what truly decides the outcome is a combination of multiple factors.”

“For example, our system level is equivalent to a person’s intelligence. Adults, being fully developed, generally have higher intelligence than children. But if an adult and a child fight, will the adult definitely defeat the child? Not necessarily. It also depends on factors like their health condition, physical fitness, the weapons they hold, the environment they are in, and so on—all of these can influence the outcome.”

“In fact, as intelligent lifeforms, there usually isn’t a huge difference in system level. When two such beings contend, it often comes down to who possesses stronger armed forces.”

Xiao Wuwang said, “Hah~ So it means it’s about whose fist is harder!”

Tie Yi said, “You could say that.”

Xiao Wuwang asked further, “Then how do you grow?”

Tie Yi replied, “We are growing all the time. From the moment I became a Mechanical Lifeform, I have been constantly perceiving this world, improving my cognition and response capabilities through interaction with the environment and processing various information. Of course, the fastest way to grow is to absorb the core data module of another Mechanical Lifeform.”

Xiao Wuwang raised an eyebrow and asked with interest, “Isn’t that equivalent to fusion? In that case, would Lao Tie still be Lao Tie?”

Tie Yi said, “This is absorption, which is different from fusion. Absorption involves a primary and secondary party. As the primary party, I can selectively extract useful data from the other party for absorption and discard the rest. Before absorbing the core data, we always completely destroy the other party’s will. If even a trace of the other’s will is fused, it is considered will contamination, which no Mechanical Lifeform can tolerate! So, even after absorbing the core data module of another Mechanical Lifeform, I am still myself—only my abilities have been enhanced.”

“Oh~” Xiao Wuwang understood. “Then go ahead and connect that ‘Brainwave Analysis Unit’ to Han Xing.”

Tie Yi said, “Alright! Master, I first need to implant a brainwave sensing unit inside you. It’s like a signal receiver and won’t cause any harm to your body. Please extend one of your fingers.”

Xiao Wuwang extended his left index finger as instructed.

He watched as Tie Yi’s finger transformed into a sharp needle, which then pierced the tip of Xiao Wuwang’s finger.

Xiao Wuwang’s senses were quite sharp; he could feel a small amount of Tie Yi’s Liquid Metal entering his bloodstream. However, in the blink of an eye, he felt nothing at all. Where that tiny bit of Liquid Metal ultimately settled remained unknown.

Just as Tie Yi had said earlier, he felt no discomfort whatsoever.

Tie Yi withdrew the needle, collecting a drop of Xiao Wuwang’s blood in the process. Then, using that drop of blood along with a droplet of its own Liquid Metal, it implanted them into Han Xing’s body.

Suddenly, Tie Yi’s voice echoed in Xiao Wuwang’s mind: “Master, it’s done, completed!”

After a moment of surprise, Xiao Wuwang asked, “Tie Yi, what’s going on?”

Tie Yi’s voice continued to resonate in Xiao Wuwang’s mind: “Master, don’t be alarmed. The brainwave sensing unit I implanted in your body can also serve as a medium for communication between us.”

Xiao Wuwang exclaimed with delight, “Does that mean I’ll have the ability to interact with you remotely from now on?”

Tie Yi replied, “Yes, but only within radar detection range or if my Mech is within one kilometer of you.”

This time, Xiao Wuwang didn’t speak aloud but simply thought, “That’s already quite good. Did you hear that?”

Tie Yi responded, “Master, rest assured. As long as your brainwaves emit a signal, I can sense it.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wuwang was slightly taken aback. Unconsciously, a thought crossed his mind: If that were the case, wouldn’t everything he thought be known by another “person”? That would be quite unsettling.

Naturally, Tie Yi received this brainwave and immediately replied, “Master, I’ve already implanted a command. I will only Activate when you call my name, relaying your subsequent words to me. The same applies to Han Xing.”

Xiao Wuwang secretly rejoiced, thinking, “If that’s the case, then there’s no problem!”

Then, he thought, “Tie Yi, continue. What should I do next?”

Tie Yi said, “Master, everything is already complete. You just need to awaken Han Xing in your mind, and then simply think of whatever command you want to give it.”

Xiao Wuwang thought, “Han Xing, turn left.”

Sure enough, as soon as the thought formed, Han Xing immediately turned left without the slightest delay.

“Han Xing, transform into a sofa.”

“Han Xing, transform into a large machete.”

“Han Xing, transform into a motorcycle!”

“Han Xing, transform into a drone!”

…

“Han Xing, transform into a suit of armor to protect me!”

In an instant, Han Xing dissolved into Liquid Metal, swiftly covering Xiao Wuwang’s body surface.

He instinctively moved his limbs and found that his movements were not hindered in the slightest. Instead, he felt a sense of lightness and agility!

Xiao Wuwang threw a punch. He felt his fist was light, yet the power it contained was undoubtedly stronger than his full-force attack under normal circumstances!

Xiao Wuwang was overjoyed. This feeling of controlling Han Xing’s transformations as effortlessly as moving his own arm, as freely as he wished, was truly marvelous!