Super Mechanic: The God of Superpowers!

Chapter 161: Tender buds, never wither!
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The sharp sound of metal decompression suddenly pierced the noise, and the originally tightly closed hatch suddenly bounced open.

The crisp sound of boots stepping on the metal deck was heard from the thick smoke, and the outline of a slender figure gradually became clear.

"Everyone's welcome ceremony..." The choking smoke was dispersed by a pair of hands, revealing Ye Xiu's frowning face. "Isn't it a bit too enthusiastic?"

He moved his numb neck, and the energy patterns of the lightning mecha were faintly visible under his skin.

The sudden change made the air freeze in an instant.

The closest Pipi Black Mechanical City-State soldier even maintained the posture of throwing a Molotov cocktail, with sparks falling from between his stiff fingers.

"Alive!" The smuggler leader's electronic prosthetic eye flashed wildly, and the iris pattern shrank to the size of a needle tip.

As those who have been in contact with alien debris for many years, they know best how much a complete alien life form means in the black market.

Hundreds of gazes were like materialized shackles, and emotions of greed, fear, and fanaticism were growing wildly among the crowd.

Someone's gun safety bolt made a slight "click" sound, and this subtle sound was like a falling domino, instantly triggering a chain reaction.

"Form a formation!" A loud shout from deep in the jungle interrupted the tense atmosphere.

The heavily armored guards of Nenya City rushed out of the woods in orderly steps, and the flowing blue light on their breastplates illuminated the entire open space.

Behind the crossbow formation, twelve power reactors were humming with energy, and the energy arrows ready to be fired were glowing dangerously red in their slots.

"It's the Ranger Regiment's Annihilator!" Someone recognized the special arrowheads engraved with special patterns, and his face suddenly changed.

"Damn it! They even brought out the city's most important defense equipment!"

Commander Tender Sprout raised his sword inlaid with energy crystals and pointed it directly at Ye Xiu: "Those belonging to the Holy City, clear the battlefield!"

Following this command, all crossbows simultaneously emitted a buzzing sound indicating that they had fully charged, like hundreds of poisonous bees showing their stingers.

The soldiers from all factions looked tense and retreated hastily, not daring to be surrounded in the face of the numerical disadvantage.

Conventional wisdom states that unreachable targets should be destroyed, but faced with rare alien life forms, many soldiers hesitated.

After all, there has never been a case of killing an alien creature, so perhaps this unknown possibility should be retained.
The commander of the Pipihei Mechanical City-State had a cold glint in his eyes, his knuckles clenched until they turned white: "Don't worry, military orders are as heavy as a mountain!"

"Since we can't capture the objective, we must not leave it to Tender Bud City—fire!"

Upon hearing this, the sniper raised his gun, locked onto Ye Xiu's brow, and suddenly pulled the trigger.

"Stop!" the commander of the Sprout Force screamed in shock.

Amid the deafening gunshots, all eyes were focused on the center.

Ye Xiu's head tilted slightly and then slowly straightened. The white marks of gunpowder smoke on his forehead were clearly visible, but not even the skin was scratched.

On this aquamarine planet, a C-level expert can resist traditional thermal weapons, and a B-level psychic can resist them.

His physical strength even surpassed that of warriors who specialized in body building, so primitive gunpowder weapons naturally could not hurt him at all.

The look of horror spread across everyone's faces like a tide, and only then did they realize it.

What lies before us is not cargo to be fought over, but a mysterious visitor from deep space.

Danger Rating: Unable to Calculate!
"No injury determined." Ye Xiu lightly touched his forehead, a flash of lightning flashed at his fingertips, and terrifying lightning launched an indiscriminate attack on all sides.

The situation on the battlefield changed in an instant.

In less than ten minutes, the battlefield was filled with only wailing and pools of blood.

Ye Xiu deliberately left some people alive to pass on the information, but except for the members of the Pipi Black Mechanical City-State, the rest all died.

The smuggler hiding in the woods escaped this disaster and sat paralyzed on the ground, witnessing the alien visitors suppress the terrifying combat power of hundreds of elite soldiers in an instant.

Aliens are so scary!
"Introduce myself." Ye Xiu looked around the room. "I'm a mercenary from interstellar space, here in pursuit of a certain wooden statue."

"Sensors indicate the target is in the city-state ahead. If you're willing to trade, you can use cosmic intelligence as a bargaining chip."

He raised his hand and pointed to the distant outline, "If you refuse—that city is not far away, I will take it myself."

"The deadline is tomorrow morning. I await your reply."

"I hope you guys can be more sensible."

After being translated by the language conversion device, his words became the common language of the Secret Blue Star.

Everyone's expression changed drastically. After realizing that Ye Xiu had no intention of killing, they suppressed their confused thoughts and staggered away, supporting each other.

The warriors of various forces tacitly agreed to a ceasefire, and the most urgent task at this moment was to convey the information about the alien visitors.

Only metal debris remained in the ruined camp. The smugglers had long since escaped without a trace, but Ye Xiu had no intention of pursuing them.

"The original political structure and technological monopoly determine the city-state structure." Ye Xiu glanced at the war damage records.

"As the first interstellar visitor to make formal contact, it is enough to cause a shock to civilization."

"The planet's closed ecosystem has resulted in a flawed superpower system. Individuals are limited to C-level, and their numbers are less than one-tenth of those on Aquamarine."

Although B-level combat power is not the top in the interstellar battlefield, it is already a dimensionality reduction attack on this remote planet.

Even if I face the human wave tactics, I am not afraid.

Even if these local forces have some strategic weapons hidden among them, it is not a problem for me.

"The ideal situation would be for Nen Ya City to voluntarily hand over the holy statue, but unfortunately the hope is not high." Ye Xiu's eyes flashed slightly, and he thought to himself.

He knew that these people would definitely not just sit there and wait for death, after all, he knew their nature very well.

In other words, they are arrogant and there is a nearly 99% chance that they will not compromise.

If you wait here for a day, you may face a siege by a large army tomorrow instead of a so-called smiling face.

Of course, this is exactly why Ye Xiu deliberately gave the other party time to prepare.

Only concentrated attacks can effectively destroy the will to resist.

Although the resonance of the three holy statues has locked the final target location, Ye Xiu prefers to attack head-on rather than infiltrate stealthily.

Infiltration? Doesn't that still mean invincibility?

What's more, the strategy of coming alone is quite meaningful: crushing an army of ten thousand people alone can activate a very powerful achievement specialty - [Ten Thousand Men Can't Break Through].

After taking a look at the mess on the ground, Ye Xiu returned to the airdrop cabin, closed his eyes and dozed off, waiting patiently.

……

In the darkness of the night, the emergency communication frequency band flashed wildly.

The news of the appearance of the first alien visitor caused a civilization-level shock, and the think tanks of various city-states activated the war agreement overnight.

The dome of the Sprout Temple projected a star map. The Archon clenched the scepter of inheritance, and data streams flowed between his wrinkles.

Half of the twelve elders were still wearing the condensate from the hibernation chamber, and the holographic projection kept replaying the battle images of terrifying lightning tearing through the defense line.

"The other party demands a response before dawn." The Archon's voice echoed in the hall, and the royal staff lightly tapped the ground to summon a strategic sand table.

"We need a conclusion within three hours: negotiation or annihilation?"

"That alien visitor possesses a wealth of information about the mysteries of the universe. He expressed his willingness to exchange some of this information for the holy image. I believe there is room for negotiation."

The Chief Consul, dressed in finery, spoke first, tapping his knuckles on the table before adding, "But what they are seeking must be of extraordinary value."

"From the perspective of interstellar civilizations, they may be attempting to exploit information disparities to conduct unequal transactions."

“I suggest that the icon be thoroughly inspected first to avoid any hasty decisions.”

The bud leader nodded in approval.

Soon, the guard took out the dusty diamond-shaped object from the forbidden warehouse.

This alien object, which has existed since the time of previous rulers, has caused mental disorders among generations of researchers and was eventually listed as a taboo that cannot be touched.

If it weren't for this interstellar negotiation, it would still be sleeping in its lead-sealed container.

Staring at the crystal surface with dim light, the Sprout Leader unconsciously stroked the scepter with his fingertips.

He didn't want to hand it over.

After all, even if they cannot crack the mystery, the value of an object that allows interstellar civilizations to pursue it across light years is self-evident.

"The deadline they gave is dawn." The Sprout leader lowered his eyelids slightly. "What are your thoughts?"

"The research value of living interstellar species far exceeds that of inanimate objects." The legion commander in black armor spoke like the clanging of metal, his body filled with murderous aura.

"The opponent has only one person here. This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-century godsend opportunity."

Opposition voices immediately arose: "A civilization capable of breaching atmospheric defenses is no easy task. Rash action could lead to disaster."

Two camps gradually formed in the chamber: conservatives advocated a safe deal, while radicals aimed to gain greater benefits.

Long-term exposure to incomplete alien technology breeds cognitive bias, that is, a lack of awe.

Therefore, most people tend to prefer the latter.

After all, they had never truly experienced the might of a Space Marine, and they had misjudged Ye Xiu's solitary arrival. "Mobilize three thousand elite Sprout Superpowered Corps, along with six Saint-level Psychic Amplifiers." The strategic advisor unfolded the holographic sand table.

"The thick fog before dawn can perfectly obscure the energy array's charging fluctuations. Three waves of sub-saturation strikes are sufficient."

The pupils of the Sprout Leader reflected the tactical deduction data stream, and the bottom of the scepter drew intermittent marks on the ground.

The heart is constantly oscillating between harmonious communication and greed.

Finally, he made up his mind.

If he could capture the alien, not only the mysterious statue but also the alien itself would be his.

"Activate the highest combat readiness order." The Sprout Leader's voice penetrated the crystal dome. "Prepare to deploy strategic weapons."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and being cautious will only cause us to miss it."

"We, the young shoots, must capture this alien."

……

As a glimmer of light appeared on the horizon, a hint of chilliness permeated the lingering night.

Mottled light and shadow passed through the branches in the forest and fell on Ye Xiu's shoulders as he sat quietly on a reef.

His eyelashes trembled slightly as he opened his eyes and looked at the cold mist slowly flowing through the forest.

Fine water vapor clings to exposed skin, bringing a bit of clarity to those who haven't slept all night.

"Dawn is approaching, and what's coming should finally arrive." A few drops of cold air touched the tip of Ye Xiu's nose. He looked up at the chaotic sky and said, "It's a good time for rain."

The sound of drizzling rain gradually rose, and amid the sound of leaves being rustled through the forest, he stood up and looked around.

The swaying shadows of the trees weave a strange veil in the darkness, and a vague murderous intent floats in the humid air.

Like a sticky spider web, it wraps around every inch of space.

The sudden invisible weight pressing down on him made his movements slow down, and Ye Xiu tried to move his body.

It was discovered that more energy was required to maintain normal movement - this was a sign of a long-range gravity formation.

"Just as I expected." A cold light flashed across Ye Xiu's eyes.

These emerging forces always learn to be respectful only after suffering heavy losses.

Those in power who have not tasted hardship always want to monopolize all the benefits, but they don’t know that gluttons will eventually choke to death in their own ambitions.

Caution comes from fear. Mature civilizations know how to restrain themselves when facing the unknown, but ignorant people often go to extremes.

There is no shortage of foolish acts in history of regarding aliens as demons and launching wars against them.

Greed is like a double-edged torch that will eventually burn the hand holding it.

Suddenly, a solemn formation of young bud guards appeared in the forest. Thousands of poison-tempered crossbows flashed with cold light, and together with the heavy armored guards who were pressing forward step by step, they formed a siege.

These are only two thousand vanguards, and 70% of the troops of Nen Ya City are still lurking in the deep forest.

"A man from outer space, I am Bazhahei, the commander of the garrison of Nenya City." The general, wearing luxurious armor, stood in the center of the army formation, his voice as cold as iron.

"Give up resistance and your life will be safe." The pro-war general who mobilized troops all night was confident.

With such a tight net, even the founder of the predecessor of Nengya [Sprout Leader] would find it difficult to break through - this is the strongest person in the history of Nengya City.

The soldiers in formation glanced at the rumored "alien", who seemed to have no special features except that he was a bit handsome.

Therefore, the tense nerves were slightly comforted by the huge battle.

"It seems I have to visit your city. What a pity." Ye Xiu said with regret, but a smile flashed in his eyes.

These words caused the army to move slightly. Countless hands gripping their weapons broke out in cold sweat, but they regained their courage when they looked around at their comrades.

Bazhahei's pupils shrank slightly, and the thirty-six response plans he had deduced last night flashed through his mind quickly.

In order to prevent the rain of bullets from being limited by the terrain in the forest, he deliberately deployed his main force in the open area.

At this moment, Ye Xiu faced the direction of the city, raised his right hand, and a dazzling white light burst out from his body.

The next second, endless lightning shot out from the palm of his hand.

Moreover, each bolt of lightning is as thick as a big tree.

In an instant, the battlefield fell into chaos.

"Take cover!" Bazhahei roared and crashed into the tree trunk, but the thick oak was torn into pieces by lightning in the next second.

The breastplate made of special alloy shattered like thin paper. The commander fell into the mud, spraying blood and mist, still struggling to issue the order: "Switch!"

hum!
More than a thousand talisman arrows drew dark blue trajectories. The arrow clusters strengthened by special technology formed a light net in the air, and the whistling sound of tearing through the air made people's backs chill.

Although he was the only one around, Ye Xiu had no choice but to use his A+ level ability [Thunder of Destruction] just in case.

boom!
I saw terrifying lightning shooting out from the surface of his body in all directions, and the metal storm-like rain of arrows instantly turned into ashes.

On the smoke-filled battlefield, a young figure marched forward at a steady pace.

The first wave of charging soldiers were defeated by the thunderstorm-like natural disaster.

Boom!

The centuries-old trees were destroyed by lightning, and the burning treetops fell to the ground, creating a smoking passage.

The collision of drizzle and high temperature created a thick fog. Tens of thousands of reinforcements could only see blurry figures through the mist, and only the continuous fallen trees showed the advance trajectory.

When the main force completed the encirclement, the 500-meter radius had become a restricted zone for life.

The heavy armor was as brittle as glass in front of Ye Xiu's special lightning. The charging formation was like hitting an invisible sickle. The wailing that came one after another even drowned out the roar of the lightning.

Ye Xiu walked through the blood-red corridor indifferently. It was meaningless to finish off the opponent who was at such a crushing level of power difference.

He was not bloodthirsty, and these ordinary soldiers were far inferior to him in level, with only 1 experience point.

As for those unlucky souls who were killed, they were just insignificant debris in the gears of war - just like when I infiltrated the Germinal Organization
The flashback was interrupted by the sound of metal rubbing against metal, as three hundred sets of pitch-black armor tore through the thick fog.

These are the core weapons of the Sprout City, with dark red blood oozing from every joint - the End Guards.

This is a war monster that uses its life force to gain strength. It is a living weapon that can only be selected by fifty elite soldiers.

"Young sprouts will never wither!"

This group of Terminator Guards shouted slogans and asked Ye Xiu to launch a charge.

But the next second, this group of Terminator Guards, who were highly expected by Bazhahei, were instantly torn into pieces by lightning.

Seeing this scene, Bazhahei's heart sank into the abyss. The strength of the alien invaders was completely beyond his expectations!

The venom of regret rushed through my veins, but it was too late to realize it now.

Without experiencing a painful price, some people will not be able to recognize the gap in their abilities.

"Activate the super crossbow!" The commander, who was dragged out of the ruins by his subordinates, screamed while covering his bleeding legs.

Four giant war machines were slowly pushed out. These were the treasures of Nen Ya City, imitations of relics of advanced civilizations.

Although it only restores 1% of the original's power, it has become their trump card strategic weapon.

Originally, he was worried that the excessive lethality might damage the alien biological samples, but at this moment of life and death, he could no longer care about many things.

Amidst a buzzing sound, four energy crossbow bolts tore through the air, carrying the last hope of civilization.

"Finally, there's something interesting to look at." Ye Xiu raised his eyebrows, and as he put his palms together, his energy surged, and lightning continued to condense and compress in his palms.

Soon, the thunder and lightning reached a critical point.

The next second, a dazzling blue light pierced the sky, and the three super crossbows and the buildings behind them were melted into red molten iron.

This is Ye Xiu's latest active skill - [World Destruction Shock Wave], which is a killer weapon prepared to deal with high-health targets.

Once during a job, he helped a local force deal with a giant void beast.

With the superimposed effect of [Burning Will], the damage per second reaches a terrifying record of 1314.520 points.

This is still his highest personal injury record to date.

"What kind of power is this?" Bazhahei's face was pale and his whole body was trembling.

The destructive power displayed by alien creatures far exceeded expectations.

The tactical strategies that we had worked out all night long seemed so pale and powerless at this moment, as ridiculous as a child's sand castle facing a tsunami.

That beam of destructive light became a heavy hammer that broke the defense line, and the legion of Nenya City fell into complete chaos.

Weapons were scattered all over the ground, and the soldiers fled in panic. Some even sat on the battlefield, staring at the scorched earth with dilated pupils.

Even the instinct to survive was shaken to pieces.

(End of this chapter)