Chapter 526: The Value of a Bronze Rank Golden Civilization Chest, [M-Type Source Core Mechanical Titan]

When the pitch-black skyline in the east was pierced by a ray of rising sunlight.

A new day had arrived once again.

Mie Mie stood atop the mountain peak, absorbing this first ray of morning light and converting it into stored Dawnbreak spiritual radiance.

Zhi Zhi lay on its head, yawning.

Yu Yuan, however, wore a solemn expression. He clasped his hands together and looked at Mie Mie with unprecedented reverence.

"Mie Mie, bless me. Bring me luck. Open!"

Yu Yuan softly chanted a very cringey incantation, one he had no choice but to recite.

The three Golden Civilization Chests that had been placed before him opened amid Mie Mie's perfectly timed "Baaa baaa" cry.

A golden radiance blended with the rising sunlight, illuminating Yu Yuan's face.

It felt incredibly sacred, much like Yu Yuan's mood at that moment.

When the light faded, three items wrapped in bubbles appeared.

— Seaway Lake (Golden Grade): A resource lake spanning 666 square kilometers, possessing a rich, unique, resource-dense, ocean-like ecosystem, combining characteristics of both ocean and lake.

— Super Memory Alloy Metal Blueprint (Golden Grade): A super alloy with extremely strong ductility, plasticity, and recoverability. Its hardness and toughness far exceed ordinary alloys.

— [Mechanical M-Type Source Core Chip] (Golden Grade): Can be used to optimize and upgrade mechanical items/facilities/buildings, granting them the effect of Source Core Chip enhancement.

"This…"

Mie Mie really came through.

He clenched his fist tightly.

Yu Yuan looked at the descriptions, a flicker of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

His gaze finally settled on the [Mechanical M-Type Source Core Chip], and he put away the other two items.

This chip was undoubtedly a top-tier treasure for anything mechanical.

The image of a colossal behemoth appeared in his mind.

"This is it!"

—

As the sun rose, Dead Mine Town also welcomed a new day.

Quis was conducting his routine inspection of the entire base.

Ever since Dead Mine Town had been rebuilt, he had maintained this habit.

He arrived near the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit] to check on today's production status.

That was when he saw a dark shadow appear on the horizon, rapidly approaching.

Quis recognized it as the Leader's figure at a single glance.

After all, that giant sheep was not only a hallmark of the Leader but also the most revered existence within the entire Ten Thousand Nations Pact Civilization.

"Leader!"

Quis hurried forward.

"Quis, has Carmen communicated with you about the Dawn Consortium's mission?"

"He has. The reconnaissance squad has already set out. We should get the results from the nuclear weapon test site soon."

Yu Yuan nodded slightly.

"Good. First, stop the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit]'s operations. Have everyone move away temporarily."

Yu Yuan's words caught Quis slightly off guard.

But without any hesitation, he immediately began issuing orders.

Everyone sprang into action. Trucks that were in transit pulled over to the side. The already refined Foundation Blocks were quickly transported away.

Personnel evacuated in sync.

In less than ten minutes, only Yu Yuan and Quis remained within fifty meters of the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit].

Of course, the indispensable Mie Mie and Zhi Zhi were also there.

A Virtual Light Screen activated, displaying the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit] page. Yu Yuan found the [Contract] button and made his selection.

The next moment, the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit], so significant to Dead Mine Town, began to change, rotate, and contract under everyone's horrified gaze.

Transmission rods, gears, and metal plates constantly shifted.

Before long, the mechanical base had reverted to its original 'Mechanical Base Vehicle' form.

Yu Yuan looked at the massive object before him and walked up to it.

The [Mechanical M-Type Source Core Chip] appeared in his hand, and he chose to use it.

The optimization upgrade target was set to the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit].

The [Mechanical M-Type Source Core Chip] flew into the cockpit of the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit].

Immediately after, the entire 'Base Vehicle' was enveloped in a massive bubble, with countless data codes surfacing on the bubble's exterior.

On the virtual interface before Yu Yuan, a progress bar appeared on the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit] page.

[Source Core Optimization Progress: 1%... 4%... 7%...]

As the progress bar increased, the volume of that giant bubble also grew rapidly.

The original 'Base Vehicle' was rectangular, but its width and length gradually began to increase.

When the progress bar exceeded 50%, some additional appendages started appearing on both sides, though they were indistinct due to the bubble.

Unlike Yu Yuan's calm demeanor, Quis beside him had already clenched his hands together in excitement.

As the actual custodian of the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit],

Quis knew all too well how powerful this mechanical unit was. As long as it existed,

things that would normally consume enormous resources, manpower, and material—

like resource conversion and building construction—became as easy as child's play.

Now, he could clearly see that the Leader was strengthening the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit].

Just thinking about this behemoth gaining even more powerful functions made Quis unable to contain his excitement.

In the midst of Quis's thrilling excitement, the progress bar finally reached the end.

— [Source Core Optimization Progress: 100%]

The bubble enveloping the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit] disappeared.

In its place stood a mechanical creature that looked remarkably like a crab.

Eight mechanical legs supported its massive body, and two mechanical pincers, resembling crab claws, sent chills down the spine.

"What is this?" Quis asked in disbelief.

Yu Yuan was already examining the Virtual Light Screen.

— [M-Type Source Core Mechanical Titan]

Quality: Gold

Description: It possesses extremely outstanding manufacturing and construction capabilities, and its defensive abilities are also exceptionally excellent. Its only possible drawback is a lack of sufficient offensive power.

Speed: 80 km/h

Defense Level: Extremely Strong

Energy Mode: Source Core

Morphological Modes: Underwater/Water Surface/Land/Underground

Personnel Capacity: 4 People

Traits: ① Multi-Terrain Adaptation; ② Harsh Environment Adaptation; ③ Mimicry Camouflage

Functions:

① Can manufacture [Mechanical Work Crabs] for mining, excavating, and devouring surrounding resources, with a maximum internal storage capacity of 4 units.

② Can devour mined and collected resources, converting them into Source Core Energy for resource reserves.

Can materialize corresponding resources by consuming Source Core Energy, as well as replenish Source Core Energy.

Can also, after inputting building/facility/vehicle/item design/blueprints, consume Source Core Energy to print/construct the corresponding building/facility/vehicle/item. (The energy consumption ratio for the same resource type is 1:1; the energy conversion ratio for different resource types is determined by resource value.)

③ When devouring/dismantling buildings/facilities/vehicles/items, there is a small probability of analyzing and obtaining the related building/facility/vehicle/item designs/blueprints.

④ When devouring resources, it will slowly increase the Source Core Energy storage cap. When devouring special energy/energy sources/resources, it can slightly to greatly increase the Source Core Energy storage cap.

⑤ Can conduct radar detection of resource targets within a 10-kilometer range.

—

Not only had its quality been optimized from Epic to Gold,

but its functional effects had also been strengthened beyond compare.

Yu Yuan repeatedly reviewed the information.

"Multi-terrain, harsh environment adaptation, mimicry camouflage… a small chance to obtain blueprints…"

He quickly summarized the key points.

The Source Core Energy not only solved the storage problem for Foundation Blocks but could also convert and materialize different resource energies. That was simply outrageous.

And in the print/construction list, quite a few blueprints were already displayed.

These were all the blueprints that Quis had previously entered into the [Mechanical Titan Base Unit], all of which had been inherited.

But Yu Yuan's attention was drawn by the name of the very last blueprint, a flash of astonishment and delight appearing on his face.

— [Mechanical Titan Base Unit Blueprint]

Holy shit!

Yu Yuan's heart was flooded with ecstasy.

"Is this the value of a Bronze Rank Golden Civilization Chest?"

"Fucking awesome—" (Voice cracks)