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Instantly, all members of the ground team, except for Chen Yuan, changed their breathing rhythm.
The vibrant life force and intense emotions emanating from his body were instantly smoothed out, subdued, and concealed as if by an invisible hand.
They seemed to have suddenly transformed from vibrant targets into roadside stones, their presence drastically diminished.
Seeing such a large number, Chen Yuan also decided to avoid direct confrontation.
The Devouring Beasts suddenly lost their clearest target and became confused, roaring aimlessly. Only Chen Yuan emitted life essence.
"withdraw!"
Bai Yuekui said in a low voice, his face appearing even paler than before.
Without lingering in battle, the group took advantage of the chaos among the beasts and retreated silently towards Dragonbone Village at top speed.
They were exhausted, both physically and mentally, from prolonged periods of intense concentration. They urgently needed to return to the village to rest and recuperate in its unique environment.
Chen Yuan watched them disappear quickly into the complex terrain and nodded. "The Return to Origin state is indeed amazing. I'll try practicing it another day."
Since he himself had not learned the Guiyuan Gong, even though he maintained a calm mindset, Chen Yuan thought about buying time for Bai Yuekui and the others to retreat as he watched the scattered Devouring Beasts below being attracted to him again.
"Loongson, switch me to low-altitude hovering mode, power output 15%, activate the sonic decoy and heat source simulation, and set the frequency to maximum."
[Command confirmed, starting up...]
Chapter 128 Dragon Core No. 8 Alloy Suit
The thrusters beneath Chen Yuan's feet emitted a low hum as he flew at low altitude, trying to attract as much attention as possible.
At the same time, the suit began to emit high-frequency noise and thermal signals simulating human life essence.
"Hey, you big oafs!"
He even deliberately shouted, "Look over here, the buffet is over here, come and chase me, you idiot!"
In an instant, all the chaotic and aimless Devouring Beasts were stimulated.
They roared angrily and surged toward Chen Yuan like a tidal wave.
Chen Yuan manipulated his battle suit, leading the vast horde of beasts like a kite, and flew them low in the opposite direction from Dragonbone Village.
His speed was neither too fast nor too slow, just enough for the herd of beasts to see and smell, yet always just a little short of catching up.
Chen Yuan flew in the sky, while the Devouring Beast ran on the ground.
Bai Yuekui glanced back during the retreat and saw Chen Yuan's figure attracting all the beasts, creating time for them to escape.
A barely perceptible flicker of emotion flashed in her cool eyes before she turned and sped away.
"Although this guy's background is unknown and he speaks in a rude manner, he is actually reliable."
This is the common thought in the minds of many warriors in Dragonbone Village at this moment.
Chen Yuan enjoyed the pleasure of "walking the dog" and was in a good mood.
……
Everyone returned to the village to rest and prepare before going hunting again. This went on for ten days.
Ten days later, the roar of battle gradually subsided.
Chen Yuan hovered in mid-air, his Loongson 7 nanosuit covered in the viscous blue blood and charred marks of the Devouring Beasts, but these filths were being rapidly broken down and removed by the active nanoparticles.
Beneath their feet, the remains of the Devouring Beasts were piled up like mountains.
[Results: This battle resulted in the defeat of 2 mutated Earth Howlers, 41 large snake dogs, 18 Earth Howlers, 127 snake dogs... Total points earned: 98650.]
[The suit is 92% intact, 17% of its nanotech reserves have been depleted, and 63% of its energy remains. The auger structure on the left arm shows slight metal fatigue; it is recommended to avoid continuous overload use in the future. The micronuclear fusion core is operating stably, and the solar/moonlight charging module is continuously working...]
Chen Yuan's gaze fell upon the Loongson 8 Nanosteel Mech blueprint, an upgrade option that required 64 points to unlock.
The list of extraordinary mecha capabilities that followed filled him with excitement.
[Current total points: 1188150.]
[Upgrade requirements met. Do you wish to consume 640000 Survival Points to upgrade to the Loongson 8 Nanosteel Mech?]
"Finally... that's enough!"
These past few days, we've worked tirelessly with Boss Bai and the others, and finally achieved something.
Chen Yuan suppressed his excitement, then left Dragon Bone Village and found an open space to upgrade.
"Exchange, load and upgrade immediately!" He issued the command without hesitation.
[Command confirmed. 640000 Survival Points consumed. Blueprint loading... Nanofactory reconstruction begins... Estimated time: 2 hours. During this time, the suit will enter dormant defense mode.]
Instantly, Chen Yuan felt as if the Loongson 7 suit on his body had come to life.
Countless nanoparticles flow, recombine, and optimize at unprecedented speeds.
The output power of the micronuclear fusion core was temporarily boosted to provide tremendous energy for this comprehensive evolution.
The surface of the suit shimmered with a dazzling light, like a stream of data, while its internal structure underwent a dramatic transformation.
Two hours later, the light gradually faded.
Chen Yuan opened his eyes, feeling the newfound power.
Compared to the Loongson 7, the Loongson 8 suit has a smoother and more understated appearance. Its lines are like gemstones polished by nature, with less of the mechanical sharpness and more of the harmony of life.
The color takes on a deeper, more profound, dark blue, closer to the starry sky, only shimmering with a golden glow when energy flows.
"Loongson, report the upgrade details."
Upgrade complete. The main upgraded functions of the Loongson 8 Nano Steel Mech are as follows.
Core energy efficiency increased to 500%, micronuclear fusion reactor efficiency optimized, all weapon systems performance improved year-on-year, sustained combat capability significantly enhanced, and nano-reserve increased to 500%.
Equipped with a "chameleon" optical camouflage and environmental simulation system, it can perfectly blend into the surrounding environment and achieve visual invisibility.
Loading a life-source shielding field allows it to shield itself from life-source fluctuations upon activation. Combined with optical camouflage, it enables near-absolute stealth.
Enhanced environmental adaptability system: Added underwater propulsion mode, vacuum mode (can convert cosmic rays into life-sustaining energy and oxygen), and extreme temperature adaptability.
Equipped with a dedicated electromagnetic pulse protection shield, its defense against energy attacks and EMP weapons is significantly enhanced.
New addition: Six-winged, hovering mechanical wings to assist in combat.
With the prompt from Loongson, three pairs of streamlined mechanical wings, composed of countless tiny nano-units, slowly unfolded behind Chen Yuan.
It is not a simple flying tool; each wing is as sharp as a knife, with an energy shimmering along its edges.
"Let me try it out!" Chen Yuan thought to himself.
Swish!
Two of the mechanical wings suddenly detached and floated in mid-air as if they possessed their own consciousness. They then transformed into two golden streaks of light, swirling and crisscrossing at an astonishing speed, instantly shredding several hard rocks in the distance.
Immediately afterwards, blazing electromagnetic lasers lit up the edges of the wings, and the temperature suddenly rose, demonstrating terrifying cutting and burning capabilities.
"It's perfectly integrated in both offense and defense, as easy as using an extension of its own arm!"
A surge of powerful confidence welled up within Chen Yuan.
With this battle suit, his strength has increased at least several times.
[Remaining total points: 548150 survival points.]
After upgrading his battle suit, Chen Yuan returned to Dragon Bone Village.
He activated his optical camouflage and life essence shielding, and his figure vanished from his spot in an instant, as if merging into the air. Only a trace of almost imperceptible energy fluctuation remained, and even after returning to Dragonbone Village, no one could detect his presence for the time being.
New power means new possibilities.
The game of chess in the end times is about to undergo new changes.
……
On the twelfth day, Chen Yuan, covered in the Dragon Core No. 8 battle suit with its deep, starry lines, was sneaking through a canyon completely eroded by the Mana ecosystem, along with Bai Yuekui and his elite awakened ones.
Their target was a massive, terrifying entity several kilometers ahead, constantly pulsating and radiating chilling energy and a scarlet glow.
A large vortex with a diameter of over 100 meters.
It was like a festering scar on the earth, constantly spewing out various forms of Devouring Beasts, surrounded by thick, pulsating earth vines.
"The energy reaction is several times stronger than expected, and we are afraid we will not be able to succeed."
Shattered Star lay hidden behind a boulder, his brow furrowed. "The number of the beasts guarding it... is incalculable, almost endless. Moreover, I can sense something terrifying brewing inside Star Vortex."
Bai Yuekui's expression was solemn, his cold eyes reflecting the distant crimson: "Forced combat is too costly. Someone must create enough chaos from the front to attract most of the firepower, while the rest of us look for opportunities to destroy this place directly."
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Chen Yuan in unison; he was the only one here who could do this.
Chen Yuan, noticing everyone's gaze, nodded and said, "Alright, then leave it to me."
"Be careful."
Bai Yuekui rarely showed concern, and Chen Yuan gave her an OK sign.
"Don't worry, OK! OK!"
Chapter 129 The Combat Power of the Loongson 8 Suit
Chen Yuan took a deep breath and silently chanted in his mind: "Dragon Core, remove all security restrictions for me, activate all weapon systems, let me give them a grand welcome ceremony, I guarantee it will be incredibly exhilarating."
[Command confirmed. All weapon systems unlocked. Energy allocation optimized to combat mode. Calibration in progress...]
The next second, the thrusters under Chen Yuan's feet and on his back suddenly exploded, and the mechanical wings also assisted in flight. They were no longer the previous dark blue tail flames, but a violent stream of light with a hint of gold in the blazing white.
The output power of the micronuclear fusion and anti-gravity field synergy technology surged instantly. He was like a golden arrow tearing through space, charging alone towards the surging tide of Devouring Beasts and the Star Vortex they guarded.
From afar, one could see a golden meteor resolutely crashing into the crimson hell field.
"He...he just rushed over like that?" Xia Dou covered her mouth, her eyes wide with surprise.
Even this taciturn, burly man couldn't help but swallow hard, saying with some shock, "Madman... But this is a real man."
At this moment, Chen Yuan truly embodied the meaning of a tiger entering a flock of sheep, slaughtering them indiscriminately.
Almost the instant Xingxuan entered the attack range of the beast horde, the Devouring Beasts around him erupted in chaos.
Thousands of snake-dogs, earth-roaring beasts, thorny eels, and many more bizarre medium-to-large-sized Devouring Beasts, like a disturbed beehive, roared deafeningly and pounced on this audacious enemy.