Actually, most mysterious things are caused by information asymmetry. As long as the information is in place, and a few smart people analyze it, finding the cause is not difficult at all.
"Hmph, as expected, they are investigating me. I knew that taming monsters would definitely cause a stir!"
Deep within the Automaton Race base, Liu Yun sat in front of a control panel made of unknown metal. Before him was a huge holographic screen, which displayed various real-time monitoring data from the outside world, including the secret investigation conducted by the HR Alliance on him.
People are bustling for profit, and even Grinda, he had never fully trusted. Grinda's kindness towards him was, at most, a green tea using charm to gain benefits.
"Let me see how far the HR Alliance can understand me with the answers you've stumbled upon by chance," Liu Yun thought to himself, then with a gentle wave of his finger, he activated the base's hidden defense System. This System was designed by him, combining Automaton Race technology with his understanding of science, specifically to deal with potential threats.
Soon, the screen showed Grinda and others attempting to track him through technical means, as well as their various speculations about the crystal ball.
Some speculated that Liu Yun had received help from old Chinese medicine practitioners and traditional Martial Arts, allowing him to progress rapidly. There were also those foreign female teammates who actually guessed that Liu Yun's success was a kind of magic, similar to what Cinderella encountered.
This was simply nonsense. Liu Yun chuckled, already having a plan in mind. He knew that although the crystal ball was the key to his strength, it was not as simple as magic. The core Automaton Race technology it contained was enough to shake the entire Earth.
He now had a sense of urgency. Information would spread faster and faster. Although these people had guessed correctly, other forces would soon get involved.
Dojo of Limits, Thunder God Martial Hall, the military—who wouldn't want to quickly tame a Beast General? If so, they could soon use beasts to control beasts and open up new territory.
For this, Liu Yun could only pin his hopes on the Cell Evolution Fluid. Before the planet stage, the Automaton Race base had no difficulty manufacturing evolution fluid. Only after the planet stage would things become difficult.
In one corner of the base, a huge transparent container stood silently, in which two 'Dragon teeth' shimmered with a faint blue glow. After being refined by Liu Yun and Automaton Race technology, they became indispensable key components of the evolution fluid, capable of greatly promoting the cellular activity and evolutionary potential of organisms.
Liu Yun skillfully initiated a series of complex pre-processing programs. The robotic arms of the biochemical synthesizer began to operate precisely, slowly feeding the Dragon tooth powder into a specialized reaction vessel. At the same time, the trace element injection System, precisely controlled via the holographic screen, also began to work, slowly dripping various rare elements, enzymes, and unknown energy particles collected from the Universe into the reaction System. Each drop was accompanied by a slight hum and a flicker of light, as if a microscopic ritual was taking place.
As the reaction progressed, the liquid in the reaction vessel gradually changed from transparent to pale green, emitting a fresh yet slightly stimulating scent. Liu Yun stared intently at the changing data on the screen, constantly adjusting the temperature and pressure to ensure every parameter was precise. He knew that even a tiny deviation could significantly reduce the effectiveness of the evolution fluid, or even lead to unpredictable consequences.
Time slowly passed. When all the chemical reactions finally reached a perfect equilibrium, the liquid in the reaction vessel suddenly erupted with dazzling light, then quickly receded, returning to a deep, calm, emerald green.
Liu Yun looked at the bottle of evolution fluid, which embodied countless efforts and wisdom, a flash of determination and anticipation in his eyes.
He knew that this step would be crucial for his Breakthrough to the planet stage and entry into a higher Realm. Taking a deep breath, he took out a special syringe from beside him and carefully inserted it into the bottle of emerald green evolution fluid, slowly drawing out a tube of liquid full of life force.
"Success or failure depends on this," Liu Yun whispered, then stood up and walked to an evolution chamber specially prepared for him within the Automaton Race base. This evolution chamber also integrated the high technology of the Automaton Race, ensuring the safety and stability of the evolution process. Now, the use of the evolution fluid had to be combined with the evolution chamber to ensure safety.
Entering the evolution chamber, Liu Yun lay on a comfortable bed made of unique synthetic Materials, adjusted his breathing, and aimed the syringe at the vein in his left arm. Without any hesitation, he gently pressed the button on the syringe, and the tube of emerald green evolution fluid instantly surged into his body, bringing an unprecedented coolness and a surging sense of power.
Almost at the same instant, Liu Yun's body began to undergo drastic changes. First, the cells in his body seemed to awaken a sleeping giant, frantically absorbing the energy and information from the evolution fluid, undergoing unprecedented rapid division and reorganization. His muscle lines gradually became more taut and powerful, and under his skin, it felt as if electric currents were surging, emitting a faint blue light.
Then, an even more astonishing sight appeared. Liu Yun's hair seemed to be endowed with life, growing wildly at a visible speed, instantly falling to his waist. Each strand of hair shimmered with a silver luster, like stars in the Milky Way. At the same time, dense lightning surrounded his body. This lightning did not come from the outside but was a manifestation of his Internal Energy uncontrollably leaking, symbolizing the violent and unstable nature of his internal power.
Pain and pleasure intertwined, Liu Yun gritted his teeth, enduring this double baptism of body and Soul with astonishing willpower. He knew that this was a necessary process of transformation, and only by passing this hurdle could he truly step into the threshold of the planet stage.
As time passed, the lightning on Liu Yun's body gradually became softer and more orderly, as if perfectly controlled by him. His eyes also became deeper, revealing an otherworldly temperament. When the last trace of lightning dissipated into the air, Liu Yun slowly opened his eyes. He had previously broken through to the intermediate God of War solely by his own strength!
Now, with the impetus of the evolution fluid, his physical strength had reached the level of an intermediate God of War, and his Psychic had also leaped into the planet stage, a brand new world. His body continuously evolved under the baptism of Psychic, so much so that Liu Yun could now survive without breathing and fly freely in the air.
This was the sign of being able to barely stand on one's own in the stars. From this moment on, Liu Yun would truly have the ability to step into the world of interstellar civilization.
"I have finally broken through," he murmured, feeling the unprecedented powerful strength within his body. He knew that from now on, he would no longer be that obscure ordinary person, but a powerhouse capable of leaving his mark in this Universe.
However, it was also from this moment on that the Cell Evolution Fluid became completely ineffective. If Liu Yun wanted to continue to Breakthrough, he would have to use cosmic Materials like the Cloud-Caressing Vine and grass and wood spirit, which also brought new goals and conflicts.
It is worth mentioning that Liu Yun's speed in increasing his strength through 'drug' consumption was far faster than any other power user of the same age, but he still had the problem of his Martial Arts Realm not keeping up with his strength. As his Psychic leaped to the planet stage, this problem became even more severe.
After all, this step was greater than all previous improvements combined, so the resulting disparity was also very terrifying, and Liu Yun had no way to solve this problem in a short time.