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Chapter 163 Zeus, the Star Destroyer Mothership! Tier 16 Combat Mechs!
The far side of Mars.

Energy Hub No. 01.

Inside the camp, the ground was scorched black, bearing the marks of countless lightning strikes.

Ember retracted its wings of light and slowly descended from the sky.

【Planet K-2 (19/20)】

After a busy day of running around without a moment's rest.

The embers successfully conquered a total of '19 planets'.

Only one step remains before you can reap the rewards from Planet K-2 and become the leader of Planet Gold.

"Energy Hub 13?"

"I don't even know exactly where it is..."

"We haven't seen it along the way. Maybe it's on the other side of Mars?"

Instead of setting off immediately, Yu Jin chose to rest for a while in the camp.

Having captured 19 energy hubs in a row, the total number of Fallen Ones he has killed has exceeded 10,000.

The resulting system rewards were also extremely generous—

[Wasteland Source: 8100 million]

[Tier 4 Unlimited Stones: 1500]

[Tier 5 Unlock Stones: 601]

In fact, the number of waste soil sources should be far more than 'tens of millions'.

but……

Ember continued to kill the Fallen, and after a long time, the system's 'repeated reward limit' was triggered again.

Starting from the third Nexus, Embers can only obtain Unlimited Stones as a reward for killing Fallen Ones, without Wasteland Sources.

While Yu Jin felt some regret about this, he didn't harbor any complaints.

More than 80 million wasteland sources are already an extremely exaggerated number.

So exaggerated...

Yu Jin really wanted to go on a spending spree.

Unfortunately, according to Aaron, the Wasteland Source can only be used after dimensional ascension.

"Ugh--"

Yu Jin sighed heavily.

Wasteland source points are unusable without dimensional upgrades.

Tier 4 and Tier 5 unlocking stones have absolutely no effect on Ember now.

The rewards are piling up, but they're just sitting there collecting dust.

"Ah Tong."

"Is this wasteland source point really unusable for me right now?"

"Isn't there any other way to spend a little money?"

When in doubt, consult the system.

【Searching...】

Search complete!

Wasteland Origin Points, as a universal currency of higher-dimensional civilizations, possess extremely high value.

"Gone?"

Yu Jin frowned.

Wasteland Origin Points, as a form of currency in higher-dimensional civilizations, can only be used after dimensional ascension.

Lower-dimensional life forms and players on lower-dimensional servers do not have the authority to possess or use wasteland origin points.

The embers remained silent, simply waiting.

According to Brother Tongzi...

Lower-dimensional life forms are not qualified to possess wasteland origin points.

But now?
His game panel clearly displayed: [Wasteland Origin Points: 8100 million]

this means……

[You are currently using a high-dimensional helmet. Skip the dimensional ascension process and log in to Wasteland Online.]

Your actions have created a minor loophole in the rules, and the system is working to decipher it...

Deciphering requires resources and energy...

Specifically, this includes—

[Wasteland Source: 1000 million]

[Tier 4 Unlimited Stones: 100]

Ember smiled.

Ten million source points?

One hundred Limit-Unlocking Stones?
Who are you looking down on?
"break!"

"Break it!"

"If that's not enough, I'll go to Hub 13 again and steal some from the remaining Fallen Ones!"

The system remained silent, only deciphering.

Time passes slowly.

Not long after.

Several new lines of text appeared on the system panel in front of Yu Jin.

[Deciphered successfully!]

You have obtained access to the Wasteland Origin Point (restricted)

This permission includes—

When you log into Wasteland Online, you can use Wasteland Source Points to open the Source Point Shop.

[The Source Point Shop is limited by your current Evolver rank: Rank 16]

You cannot purchase items that exceed your current rank's limits.

You cannot purchase items exceeding the quantity limit.

[Forced purchase may cause server instability in Wasteland Online]

Wasteland Online spans the entire universe, and its rules are incredibly powerful, unalterable even by billions of advanced civilizations.

"Good job!"

Yu Jin smiled broadly.

His attention was particularly drawn to the last sentence.

Billions of advanced civilizations cannot influence the rules of Wasteland Online?
Can be biased.

The system is working.

What does this mean?
"Even if we ascend to higher dimensions in the future, even if we go to higher and higher servers..."

"They can also use cheat codes like crazy!"

"It's fun to cheat for a moment, and it's even more fun to keep cheating all the time!"

Yu Jin is full of expectations for the future.

At the same time, he also gained a deeper understanding of the system's origins.

Back on Earth, he thought the system came from an advanced civilization, a higher-dimensional civilization.

But now?
He realized that it was far more complicated than that.

"Ugh--"

"Regular players just need to log into the game and level up, but cheaters have to think about many other things..."

With a sigh, Yu Jin Versailles opened the 'Source Point Shop'.

Swah——

The familiar panel, the familiar art style, the familiar product listings.

The Origin Point Mall feels exactly like the original System Points Mall and the Refuge City Resource Mall on Planet A3.

As for the differences...

The only downside is that there are a few fewer product options.

"Could it be due to the deciphering of the rules?"

Yu Jin guessed what was going on and looked at the first item.

The Zeus Star Destroyer

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Product Price: 1000 million Wasteland Sources]

[Description: An advanced and powerful warship equipped with an energy core, commonly used by a Level III civilization federation, possessing the power to destroy stars]

【hint--】

This item is a high-dimensional item; purchasing it will automatically reduce its dimensionality and place it on the Galactic Wasteland server.

[This item will revert to its higher-dimensional state once you ascend from the galactic wasteland.]

Purchase limit: 0/1

"Tsk——"

The very first item left Yu Jin speechless.

The price of tens of millions of source points is indeed not low.

But it's truly outrageous that they were able to buy a Star Destroyer from a Type III civilization.

It stands to reason...

Players who ascend from low-dimensional servers will most likely only be lowly commoners in high-dimensional civilization federations.
Those with stronger innate abilities might be recruited by higher-dimensional civilizations.

But what about myself?
They haven't even reached the next dimension yet, and they've already got a star destroyer mothership like a Type III civilization!

If there were no limit to the number of purchases, and the Ember Source Points account had sufficient funds...

"Conquer a Level III civilization federation?"

Just thinking about it made Yu Jin's scalp tingle slightly.

"purchase?"

"I won't buy it yet, I'll think about it some more."

Although Yu Jin was tempted, he didn't rush to make a move.

8100 million source points is still too few; he must be frugal and avoid extravagance.

【Sigma UAV Mech】

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Product Price: 500 million Wasteland Sources]

[Description: A powerful combat mech, unmanned, possessing extremely high AI intelligence, and capable of absorbing stellar energy for combat]

【hint--】

This product is a high-dimensional product...

【…】

The product restrictions were similar to those of the previous 'Star Destroyer', and Ember glanced over them.

This item is limited by your current Evolver rank.

Its original combat strength was at the fifth tier (unlimited level 20)

[After being dumped in the wasteland of a low-dimensional star system, your rank will be the same as your Evolver rank.]

Current Rank: 16

Purchase limit: 0/5

"This mecha..."

"Could this perfectly fill the gap in high-end combat power after Dawn City's upgrade?"

Compared to the Star Destroyer, the unmanned combat mechs attracted more attention from Ember.

Although the mech is currently only at level sixteen, it will actually level up as the Ember's level increases.

When the embers reached level 20 (the maximum level), the mech also reached level 20 (the maximum level). "Buy!"

"I really have to buy this!"

Yu Jin made a decision in his heart, but still did not rush to take action.

He looked at the third item, which was also the last item.

[Sixth-Tier Limit-Resolving Stone]

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Product Price: 5000 million Wasteland Sources]

【…】

"So expensive?"

Yu Jin frowned.

That price of 50 million could buy 10 mechs!

"I won't buy this, I won't buy this."

Yu Jin shook his head.

For me, obtaining a sixth-order limit-breaking stone is not difficult.

It's nothing more than killing a Tier 3 Unlimited Being.

Although Mars Online, as a Tier 2 server, does not have Tier 3 unlockers, higher-level servers certainly do.

and……

In the short term, Ember is not in a hurry to increase from 5% to 6%.

Of course, the most crucial reason is the price and the cost-effectiveness.

"I won't buy the Unlimited Stone, but I'll buy everything else."

Yu Jin had no intention of hoarding Source Points, but a thought suddenly occurred to him.

[Beep beep——]

[Wasteland Source - 3500 million]

You have received—

[Zeus Star Destroyer *1]

[Sigma-class UAV Armor*5]

[Wasteland source balance: 4600 million]

[The goods are being shipped out...]

['Mars Online' or 'Drake-3 System Wasteland'?]

"Galaxy Wasteland".

After a brief moment of thought, Ember gave his answer.

The goods have been shipped...

[Since you have not yet advanced to the Star Wasteland, the goods will be automatically delivered to the vicinity of your commander 'Carol Alexis'.]

"good."

"Comfortable!"

After spending a lot of money, Yu Jin was in a great mood.

At the same time, he also had even greater expectations for the advancement to the star system wasteland.

original--

Ember was simply thinking that after advancing, Dawn City would proceed cautiously and develop gradually before confronting advanced civilizations like Celsa.

Now...

"Develop early, level up early!"

"The day we ascend to the wasteland of a galaxy will be the day all advanced civilizations are equally annihilated!"

The rampage through the galactic wasteland might not be of much benefit to the Embers.

But for the Blue Star civilization, it was of extraordinary significance.

The rewards earned in the galactic wasteland are 'civilization points', which are strongly correlated with the wasteland civilization's authority.

of course.

If we take into account the effects of the 'Guardian of Blue Star Civilization' title.

The stronger Dawn City becomes, the stronger the Blue Star players become, and the stronger Ember's trump card becomes.

"Speaking of which, once we're truly invincible..."

"Perhaps we could also consider the issue of Superman Strong."

Yu Jin thought to himself, and then shut down the Source Point Mall.

The Source Point Shop has a cooldown period, not a specific time, but rather...

Limited by the Wasteland Online server.

in other words.

The next item refresh will have to wait until Ember logs into the new Wasteland Online server.

"In that case, then..."

"It's time to bring this Mars Online Speed ​​Edition game to a close."

Yu Jin took a deep breath and stood up.

hum-

Spatial fluctuations spread.

His figure disappeared from the spot.

Despite the vastness of the Martian desert, given enough time, Ember is confident he can find the final energy hub, number 13.

……

……

Wasteland in the Drake-3 system.

R-1007 star system, southwest.

boom--!
Boom——!
The once deserted starry sky is now filled with dazzling beams of light.

This is a...

Interstellar Wars!

The two sides in the war are the S-6 small interstellar fortress of the Celsa civilization and the interstellar fortress fleet led by Carol.

Inside the S-6 Star Fortress.

Toby Calvin's face was ashen.

"Where did these guys come from?!"

now.

From the porthole of the interstellar fortress, one can see—

A total of 10 small interstellar fortresses and 1 medium-sized interstellar fortress!
S-6 Fortress is completely surrounded!

What's even worse is...

The enemy fleet is also equipped with 'gravitational wave relay units', which can interfere with jump devices.

Although just two of these devices cannot forcibly restrict the spatial jump of a small fortress, the premise is that the fortress itself has sufficient energy storage.

And now?
Almost all of the S-6 fortress's energy is used to maintain its plasma shield and withstand beam attacks from all directions.

"Lord Commander!"

"Energy remaining: 10%!"

The fortress's deputy commander sounded anxious.

Upon hearing this, Toby's expression darkened further, and he pressed on in a deep voice:

How long until reinforcements arrive?

Half a day ago.

When he encountered the first fleet consisting of three small fortresses in this starry sky, he had already sent a distress call to the Ninth Fortress of Celsa.

Now, half a day has passed, and Toby is struggling to hold on, but he still hasn't seen any reinforcements arrive.

This made him suspicious...

Will she end up like Carol, abandoned by the Celsa fleet?

boom--!
Another energy beam struck the S-6 fortress's protective shield.

Toby took a deep breath, considering whether to lead his fleet out of the fortress and launch a preemptive strike.

Over the past half-day, Toby discovered—

This powerful fleet, which appeared out of nowhere, seemed very 'naive' despite possessing 10 small fortresses and 1 medium-sized fortress.

The opponent's attack methods and tactics were extremely rudimentary.

It's like...

It was as if they were operating a star fortress for the first time.

The only thing that looked somewhat legitimate was that medium-sized fortress.

In fact.

Without the support of that medium-sized fortress, Toby was confident he could break through the encirclement even against ten opponents.

It's even possible that they could break through the encirclement and destroy several small fortresses...

After all, the operation of those small fortresses is really too abstract.

Whose commander can fire cannons in the opposite direction from their fortress?

Whose commander drove the fortress into a friendly fortress?
Whose commander is this...?

Even though there's an interstellar war going on, they've turned up all the 'ambience lights' inside and outside the fortress!

The enemy fleet gave Toby the feeling that it was...

A group of people who have not yet entered the Industrial Revolution suddenly acquire high-tech laser weapons.

“Is that right?”

As Toby pondered this question repeatedly, he felt increasingly frustrated.

He even felt...

The other side is using his S-6 mini fortress for training!

They're training rookie soldiers who've never even touched a gun before!

Om-!
Suddenly.

From the depths of the starry sky, strong spatial fluctuations emanated.

Swah——

Spatial fluctuations swept across the area.

The originally grand interstellar war, with its relentless beams of energy, was slightly halted as a result.

"Reinforcements?"

"Have reinforcements arrived?"

"We have not been abandoned!"

The vice commander next to Toby was so excited by this scene that he almost burst into tears of joy!

but……

next second.

When the spatial fluctuations subside.

See clearly what emerges from the depths of the starry sky...

A warship with a unique design and a size comparable to a small planet.

And on both sides of the warship, there were five interstellar mechs whose models were unrecognizable, but whose height exceeded ten thousand meters.

Toby, the vice commander, and everyone inside the S-6 mini-fortress froze with their smiles.

"This……"

"They're not our Celsa's warships and mechs!"

Commander-in-Chief Toby Calvin, a level 16 evolved being, is completely numb!
　This month's update time has been changed to 5 PM.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)