Mecha Battle: Why Do You Use Body to Destroy Stars?

Chapter 54: Chapter 52 Purchasing Module, Private Base!_1

Translator: 549690339

The advancement trial, just like the basic trial, had an extremely high burst rate.

Alas, the majority of mecha pilots were caught up in a frantic struggle for survival, with only the most powerful and talented ones gaining corresponding benefits.

Take Jiang Chen, for example, who sold just a portion of his loot and reaped nearly 330,000 in contributions!

Once that amount was credited to his account, he first transferred 60,000 to Senior Ruan through Bai Ying—

Senior Ruan had advanced him the cost for two instances of the Spring of Life, as well as the expenses for enhancing his mecha and aiding in its sublimation.

Even though such a contribution might seem negligible to a 7th Rank mecha pilot,

Jiang Chen could not feel at ease owing such a debt.

It was bearable when he was short on money, but now that he had ample funds, it was natural to repay it at the first opportunity.

“No need to rush in acquiring the enhancement materials,”

“Even with the materials ready, I must wait for traits to manifest and learn secondary professions.”

“Moreover, the Age-Old Shadow at the Abyss difficulty level has never been cleared by anyone; who knows, it might drop even higher quality enhancement materials…”

“I’ll stock up on modules first.”

Jiang Chen began browsing 1st Rank modules using the personal terminal’s trading platform.

However, when selecting modules, he did not limit himself to the categories of [Life] or [Vigor].

After all, he was certain to face the Age-Old Shadow at Hell and Abyss difficulty levels.

By then, there was a very good chance of dropping higher-grade modules that were more suitable for model Zero, or even Supercharge Modules!

Hence, no matter how perfect the current configuration,

it would eventually be superseded.

Therefore, he simply considered practicality and not the potential paths of evolution.

This approach gave him many more options to choose from.

The different types of 1st Rank modules were almost dazzling to behold.

After much deliberation, Jiang Chen made his choice.

First were the core modules:

[Magic Energy Descendant] module, which increased enigmatic value by 100 and energy limit by 300.

Outstanding quality, valued at 10,000 contributions.

Next were the attribute modules:

[Super Strength] module, a straightforward and brutal effect, increasing strength by 80 points and agility by 30 points.

Outstanding quality, priced at 4,000 contributions.

[Iron Body] module, with an increase of 90 defense and some resistances, it was an immediate reward from the advancement trial.

The model Zero Mecha had already been equipped with the [Crystal Rock Carapace], so there was no need to specifically replace it with a homogenized module.

Now, having completed the sublimation and unlocked a new module slot, it could be put to use.

Outstanding quality, provided free of charge.

After equipping three modules, model Zero’s attributes surged.

[Code name: Primeval Evolution: Zero]

[Type: Light Armor Bio-organic Mecha]

[Quality: Outstanding (triple absorption)]

[Rank: 1]

[Enhancement: Zero]

[Attributes: Strength 180, Agility 130, Defense 220, Enigmatism 100.]

[Armor: 1200/1200, Recovery rate 2.10/s (doubled under sunlight).]

[Energy: 900/900, Recovery rate 0.50/s.]

With this wave of power-ups, most attributes had seen an increase of nearly half.

Crucially, the enigmatic value finally broke through the awkward state of zero, achieving 100 points!

Regarding the specific effects of the enigmatic value…

It could enhance the effects and power of magic and Transcendent modules, and improve resistance against enigmatic creatures.

It was a required attribute for many magic and Transcendent modules.

This was previously a weak point for Jiang Chen, which he now had the opportunity to shore up.

Now, with just one talent activation, Jiang Chen’s attribute growth would reach an exceedingly exaggerated level!

Of course, having only the base attributes was not enough.

Various ability and Weapons Modules could fully harness these attributes, vastly enhancing combat power.

Jiang Chen purposely left one slot for an auxiliary module.

And prepared three ability modules.

[Flame Control] Module, an upgraded version of the Seed of Flames.

Its quality reached excellence, further enhancing its power.

Valued at 8000 contribution points.

[Bio-organic Force Field] Module, a special module from the side of Enigmatism, allows the mecha to obtain two Transcendent characteristics.

One is the control of the force field for hovering and flying.

The other is the extension of the force field, enabling things within its range to defy the laws of physics to some extent.

Such as hand-in-hand flying, supporting crashing airplanes, and being able to withstand blows from Super Strength without sinking into the ground but instead relying on one’s own power to bear it and so on.

The answer is, it’s reasonable.

2nd Rank module, valued at 50000 contribution points.

The [Crystal of Divine Punishment] Module is considered a head module from the technological side.

Once a mecha is equipped with it, a vertical eye-like golden crystal will appear at the position between the eyebrows on the forehead, capable of consuming energy to release a high-energy laser of extreme power.

An excellent module, valued at 10000 contribution points.

Among the three modules, Jiang Chen planned to make [Flame Control] the main focus of absorption.

After all, he had already practiced flame control for a while.

Unless there were better options like time or space-based ones.

Otherwise, it’s better to specialize in one area for faster power enhancement.

[Bio-organic Force Field] is mainly for acquiring the ability to fly and for convenience in daily life, once absorbed it’s enough.

[Crystal of Divine Punishment] is about the same.

Jiang Chen wanted to test, through this method, what would happen if he absorbed this kind of module that must change the appearance of the mecha to function properly.

Would it cause permanent changes to his body?

If it is indeed a permanent change, having a golden crystal on the forehead can be reluctantly considered a decorative piece and not too uncomfortable.

With this, the module purchase was completed.

Six modules in total, costing 82,000 contribution points.

Taking into account that these modules could be resold after removal for a return on investment.

Rounded up, it’s almost like getting them for free.

“Just consider it as financial management!”

After a round of spending, Jiang Chen still had nearly 200,000 contribution points left.

It seemed like a lot, but in reality, it was not much when it came to spending.

He went with Bai Ying to the Alliance Headquarters and spent 50,000 contribution points to apply for and rent a shop.

Jiang Chen planned to sell the extra modules and materials he obtained from the abyss through this shop.

Depending on the situation, he could also accept some custom module commission orders.

Making a hefty profit!

All to be used for enhancing the Mecha!

Afterwards, Jiang Chen visited the [Construction Zone] of Xuntian City.

Once he became a 1st Rank mecha pilot, his original one-bedroom apartment was completely unsuitable for living.

Not to mention anything else, he used to perform mecha repairs on the bed.

Now that the mecha had grown to 3.5 meters tall, there was completely no room to place it.

Rather than continue to suffer, it was better to move.

For this reason, Jiang Chen spent 130,000 contribution points to specially order a small base.

This kind of small base was for the exclusive use of low-ranked mecha pilots.

First, choose any coordinates on Planet Blue Star, be it wilderness, underground, seabed, or island; as long as it passes the review, it can be used as the base location.

Then, dedicated construction robots will go there to build the base.

Inside the base, not only is there a complete life support system, but also a relatively simple Mecha Enhancement and repair room, small Teleportation Array…

Upon completion, one could directly teleport to the base through the Alliance’s Teleportation Array.

It was quite convenient.

After Jiang Chen ordered his private base, he received a message on his personal terminal in just half a day.

[Your private base has been completed and is ready for inspection at any time.]

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