Bingyuan City, Pingcheng District.

Lin Hongnian, the master of the martial arts hall, was meditating in the hall.

Suddenly, a phone call interrupted his cultivation.

"Xiuzhu?"

Seeing the caller, Lin Hongnian was slightly taken aback.

For the past half month, he had been proactively calling Lin Xiuzhu every day to inquire about the progress of the Iron-Eating Beast relic investigation.

The news he received was not good, with little progress.

Today, his daughter actually took the initiative to call. Could it be that there was some discovery?

With trepidation, Lin Hongnian answered the phone.

On the other end, she gave him a big surprise right away.

"Dad, Shi Yu has tentatively determined the evolution method of the Iron-Eating Beast, but it requires the Iron-Eating Beast to master Hardening at the transcendent level. Do you want to give it a try?"

Whoosh!

Lin, the master of the martial arts hall, suddenly stood up, his eyes wide.

"Really?"

He asked, trembling with anticipation.

"Yeah, but the experimental cost of the evolution materials might be a little 'small' expensive."

"Can you bear it?" Lin Xiuzhu said.

Level 5 resources are comparable to ordinary master-level beast tamers.

Level 6 resources are comparable to top masters.

Level 7 resources are comparable to legendary beast tamers.

The evolution materials of the Iron-Eating Beast include two level 5, three level 6, and one level 7 resource. The price can be imagined.

Moreover, as the first batch of people to try, if something goes wrong in the middle, the experimental cost will definitely be high.

"There's nothing to bear. Money is meant to be spent."

"Anyway, our family's savings will all be your dowry in the future. If the dowry is gone, Xiuzhu, you'll have to rely on yourself in the future." The master of the martial arts hall was very honest.

Panda Senior Sister: ???

What he said was true, after all, Lin Xiuzhu was an only child...

"Whatever!" After a moment of silence, Panda Senior Sister said.

She didn't need these things. The evolved form of the Iron-Eating Beast was important!

The Zhushi Martial Arts Hall and the Tiezhu Breeding Base were all family businesses of Lin Xiuzhu.

In addition, they also owned two energy crystal mines. Their family had mines.

As for some extra food-related industries, they were just incidental and purely icing on the cake.

Although the master of the martial arts hall was just an ordinary master-level beast tamer, he was much richer than other beast tamers of the same level. He could be said to be the richest man in Pingcheng.

After all, their family had been running the Iron-Eating Beast breeding base for several generations, and their family property was abundant.

But because of this, they had an unusual obsession with the Iron-Eating Beast.

If it were a normal master-level beast tamer, they would have eliminated the Iron-Eating Beast from their team long ago.

But the Lin Hongnian family was different. Instead, they invested a lot of resources in the Iron-Eating Beast.

Generally speaking, the race level determines the upper and lower limits of the growth level.

For example, a creature with a race level of transcendent, under sufficient nutrition and good growth conditions, reaching the transcendent level in growth is not difficult, just a matter of time.

However, when the growth level exceeds its own race level, it becomes very difficult to continue to grow, and the difficulty of growth will gradually increase.

At that time, the breeding resources that need to be invested will have to be increased exponentially, which is far higher than the cost of breeding high-race pets.

However, under such restrictions, Lin Hongnian, the master of the martial arts hall, had forcibly cultivated the Iron-Eating Beast of the medium transcendent race to near the monarch level.

If it weren't for the race restriction, Lin Hongnian would even be willing to spend a lot of money to get the Iron-Eating Beast to the monarch level.

After all, a pet with a growth level of monarch is the standard for a normal master-level beast tamer.

Before determining a feasible plan, the master of the martial arts hall dared to invest so many resources in the Iron-Eating Beast. Now that there is a definite and feasible plan, he is naturally more willing to invest resources.

"That's good, I'll go to Gudu now!"

At the moment, for the master of the martial arts hall, nothing was more important than the evolved form of the Iron-Eating Beast.

...

Gudu Suburbs, Iron-Eating Beast Relic.

After notifying his father, Panda Senior Sister fell into deep thought.

"How is it?"

Shi Yu and Panda Senior Sister completed the inquiry work almost at the same time.

"Director Li said that Gudu University will provide us with certain technical support."

"Experts will be invited to help us forge the alloy armor," Shi Yu said.

Those metal minerals were all high-level resources with very strange properties, and it was not easy to forge them into alloys.

At least Shi Yu and the other students would definitely not be able to operate alone.

"My father also said that he will come immediately."

"So, as long as the evolution method is correct, it's basically stable?" Zheng Yingjie asked.

Everyone looked at Shi Yu.

So, after talking for so long, it still depended on whether the evolution method was reliable.

"Don't worry, history will not deceive people."

Shi Yu was still quite confident.

However, if the relic dared to deceive him, he would definitely come here to be sarcastic for a month before leaving.

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"It's getting late, let's go have a meal first," Shi Yu said, touching his stomach.

Everyone: "Seconded!"

...

That day, the master of the martial arts hall arrived in Gudu.

It was unknown whether he used the special privileges of a master to cut in line and take a plane, or whether he flew over on his own flying pet.

After everyone arrived, Shi Yu, Panda Senior Sister, the Seven Heroes of Archeology, Tutor Ding, Director Li, the master of the martial arts hall, and others gathered in a conference room at Gudu University.

In addition to them, there was also an expert invited by Director Li, a mechanic.

A skilled mechanic is proficient in materials science and forging science. Like those mechanical life pets, they are all made by them.

For them, as long as there are materials, it is not difficult to make a Gundam by hand.

High-level mechanics are even rarer elite talents than dragon trainers. Normally speaking, the rarity of mechanics is at least one level higher than beast tamers specializing in other pet training.

"This is Dean Hao, the dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering of our Gudu University, a top mechanic."

Director Li introduced him to everyone very politely.

"Dean Hao, hello!"

The master of the martial arts hall was flattered. He didn't expect that this research on the evolution of the Iron-Eating Beast would be such a big deal by Shi Yu, Lin Xiuzhu, and others.

A director of the Archeology Department of Gudu University and a dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering of Gudu University were more impressive than all the association presidents in Bingyuan City combined.

"Master Lin is too polite."

Dean Hao was in his sixties, but he didn't look old. He looked at everyone with a smile, especially at Shi Yu, who was sitting with Lin Xiuzhu, the Seven Heroes of Archeology, and others.

He knew that these people had gathered here because of Shi Yu.

He himself came because of Shi Yu's identity.

After Dean Hao heard Director Li say that this project was led by a small member of the Eleventh Bureau who would join Gudu University in the future, he immediately decided to help without saying a word.

Although at his level, even if he was facing a formal member of the Eleventh Bureau, everyone would interact equally, but that didn't prevent him from doing a favor for this small member of the Eleventh Bureau.

Moreover, Director Li also came forward to ask him. Cooperation between the departments of Gudu University was also common, and there was no need to refuse.

Everyone quickly got to the point.

"If there is that metal fragment as a reference, it is not very difficult to forge these six materials into alloy equipment."

"If all goes well, it should be completed within three days."

"But the wisdom of the ancients is really amazing. After all, even with modern technology, it is not easy to complete such a craft."

Dean Hao directly gave everyone a reassurance.

What ancient blacksmiths can do, modern mechanics can do too!

"The question now is, what style of equipment does Master Lin plan to create?"

Everyone looked at Shi Yu and the master of the martial arts hall. After all, the information provided by Shi Yu said that the evolution of the Iron-Eating Beast had no requirements for the style of armor.

Even if it was just a pair of claws or a shield, it could help the Iron-Eating Beast complete its evolution.

However, according to the thinking of normal people, they would definitely think that the more materials used, the greater the potential after evolution.

They would even think that the rarer and more advanced the materials used, the greater the potential for evolution.

The latter is obviously unreliable. Many pet evolutions require specific materials. A slight difference may lead to failure.

The same food provides completely different nutrients to humans, animals, and plants. Matching and demand are the most important.

In the research world, there have been countless examples of evolution failures caused by randomly filling in advanced materials during evolution experiments.

Now that there are definite evolution materials, trying to innovate is putting the cart before the horse.

However, the current situation is that the types of evolution materials do not need to be changed, but the number of evolution materials seems to be able to be changed. It seems feasible that quantitative change can cause qualitative change.

Shi Yu had already told the master of the martial arts hall about this.

No matter what the size of the armor is, it can assist in evolution. Everything depends on the decision of the master of the martial arts hall.

The master of the martial arts hall said, "Then let's have a full set of equipment, from top to bottom, head, body, limbs, claws, fully armed."

He decided to play big.

After all, the amount of evolution materials may be related to the potential of the Iron-Eating Beast after evolution.

"In this way, judging from the determined alloy ratio, a lot of materials will be used." After careful consideration, Dean Hao estimated a value and said it.

The bottom line is nine figures, and evolution materials worth hundreds of millions may be used.

When such a huge amount was said, Shi Yu, Panda Senior Sister, and the Seven Heroes of Archeology all felt a pain in their hearts.

If this evolution fails, wouldn't all the money be wasted?

"Why don't we try a claw first?" Shi Yu said, touching his nose. That way, even if it fails, there won't be much loss.

Lin Hongnian, the master of the martial arts hall, said, "Can new equipment be worn after evolution?"

"Uh." Shi Yu was stunned, feeling that it wouldn't work.

"Let's do it this way!" The master of the martial arts hall also mustered up his courage, feeling that the family business passed down by his ancestors would probably be squandered by him and Lin Xiuzhu in researching the evolved form of the Iron-Eating Beast.

However, in order to revitalize the glory of the Iron-Eating Beast, everything was worth it.

Moreover, to put it another way, even if it fails, the forged alloy armor can still be used.

Even if it can't be used as an evolution prop, just wear it like that. It's like buying a piece of clothing for the Iron-Eating Beast.

Judging from the material of this metal fragment, it seems that there is no problem for the Iron-Eating Beast to withstand the skills of a monarch-level creature after wearing it.

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At this time, Shi Yu felt the madness of this father and daughter, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Eleven on his shoulder.

Good fellow, he was still lamenting that the evolution materials of the Green Caterpillar were expensive.

As a result, yours is not cheap either!

Eleven: Yying.

...

Next, with the help of the School of Mechanical Engineering to build the armor, Shi Yu and the others temporarily focused all their attention on the research of the Iron-Eating Beast evolution.

Not to mention the original team, this time, even Director Li and Tutor Ding came to the scene of the Iron-Eating Beast relic to investigate again.

The reason was simple, because the evolution materials of the Iron-Eating Beast were expensive enough!

Generally speaking, the race level of the Iron-Eating Beast after evolution with this level of evolution materials should be at least monarch-level, right?

If it is finally successful, there will be such news.

The Archeology Department of Gudu University discovered "the method of the Iron-Eating Beast evolving into a monarch race" through archeological discoveries. This is undoubtedly big news, and Director Li and Tutor Ding have to pay attention.

"I feel that it is at least low-level monarch."

"Even middle-level monarch is possible."

"I have long felt that the race potential of the Iron-Eating Beast is too low. After all, their basic qualities are not bad. Now it seems that they seem to be like the Green Caterpillar. They need to train their race pre-skills to a certain level before they can fully excavate their race potential through evolution opportunities."

Everyone talked about it.

The master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, was smiling all the time, as if the Iron-Eating Beast had already evolved successfully.

Lin Xiuzhu said, "Maybe the race potential is determined by the number of evolution materials used. For example, if only the claws are equipped, the race level after evolution may only be commander-level, but if it is fully equipped, it may reach the monarch-level."

Her view was deeply approved by the master of the martial arts hall. It must be like this, otherwise, wouldn't our family's money be wasted?

"Shi Yu, what do you think?" The master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, looked at Shi Yu with a smile.

"I feel that the mythological level is guaranteed," Shi Yu said.

Everyone: ?

Eleven: ?

Shi Yu: "Just kidding."

Everyone: ...

Shi Yu smiled.

However, although it was a joke, was it really a joke?

Now it has been discovered that this relic has some kind of connection with Earth's mythology.

Then, is it possible that the Iron-Eating Beast is the mount of Chi You?

The evolved form of the Iron-Eating Beast is almost evolved by equipping various weapons and armor.

Shi Yu felt that this evolution method was a bit consistent with Chi You's title of "Lord of War".

At the same time, Earth's history also records that Chi You was the first person to invent metal smelting, and that tribe that forged armor for the Iron-Eating Beast was also very good at forging alloys.

So, if the two histories are really related, he feels that it is not too much for the Iron-Eating Beast to have a mythological potential.

Of course, this potential definitely cannot be stimulated by one evolution.

"I actually have another question."

Shi Yu then said.

"That is, what do the special inscriptions carved on the metal fragment represent?"

"Could it be a medium to activate a certain skill, or even required for a second evolution?" Shi Yu said.

In the scene he saw, after those Iron-Eating Beasts engraved special inscriptions on their bodies, their posture felt like a second evolution.

It's really hard not to suspect.

"This kind of inscription is indeed unique. It's the first time I've seen it, but it's more likely to be the exclusive symbol of their tribe," Director Li said, looking at the symbols on the mural.

"If a skill can be awakened and evolved again just by relying on a symbol, it would be a bit unscientific."

"Well, to be like what Shi Yu said, unless it is a trace carved with other rare resources, then it is possible," Tutor Ding also judged, "but no other energy components have been detected on the metal fragment."

Not other resources, just their own claws!

It is true that if Shi Yu had not seen the operation of those Iron-Eating Beasts, he would have thought that the statements of Director Li and Tutor Ding were scientific.

It is more normal for a tribe to have its own exclusive mark.

On the contrary, it is unscientific to be able to evolve by drawing on oneself.

"Anyway, it's not ugly. If the Iron-Eating Beast can really evolve by then, let it also carve one to try, just as a souvenir," The master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, said casually, staring at the stone wall.

Everyone smiled, it was also possible.

It was just a thank you to this relic for providing the evolution method.

"The road is getting wider." Shi Yu was stunned.

...

Time flies.

In just one day, the School of Mechanical Engineering built a set of alloy armor according to the requirements of the master of the martial arts hall.

This speed was something that Shi Yu and the others did not expect.

So, the three-day time was still a conservative estimate.

Everyone was pleasantly surprised.

It seems that in general, it is always right to say a few more days to complete a task.

Finishing it in advance can also be a surprise.

It is also good to not finish it in advance and do it while touching fish in the middle.

"How is it, haha!"

Gudu University, School of Mechanical Engineering, in a huge exhibition room, a set of exquisite armor was hung on the wall.

The armor material was more like bronze, and the color was deeper than bronze, tending towards dark green. No, it would be more appropriate to describe it as black-green.

If you don't look carefully, it is actually a black armor.

"Perfect, I feel that the material is exactly the same as that metal fragment," the Seven Heroes of Archeology exclaimed.

Director Li and Tutor Ding also looked at the armor with great interest.

Panda Senior Sister was even more beautiful, imagining the scene of the Iron-Eating Beast wearing this armor.

Although the panda big bed was gone, it felt that it would be very handsome during combat?

"Do you want to experiment now to see if the evolution method you mentioned works?" Dean Hao laughed.

He personally made this armor.

He also wanted to see what this armor could evolve the Iron-Eating Beast into.

"Master Lin." Shi Yu looked at the master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian.

At this time, the master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, was more nervous than anyone else.

Of course, Shi Yu must also be very nervous. He telepathically asked Eleven on his shoulder, "How is it, do you think it's handsome?"

"Uncle Lin is using his own Iron-Eating Beast to experiment for your future development path."

"Yying." Eleven bit his hand, looked at the armor, and always felt that using it for food was better than wearing it...

"Glutton!"

Shi Yu was speechless, aren't you afraid of breaking your teeth!

"Let the Iron-Eating Beast put on the armor, and then, use the transcendent-level Hardening to fuse and arm it, right." Under everyone's gaze, the master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, took a deep breath and nodded, "Then let's try it."

Then, he began to summon his Iron-Eating Beast.

Hoo hoo hoo hoo~~~~

In the blue transparent circular summoning array, an Iron-Eating Beast with a serious expression, developed muscles, and looking extremely strong walked out.

"Awoo!!!"

After it came out, it immediately greeted the big shots present according to the instructions of the beast tamer.

Everyone looked at this Iron-Eating Beast that had been cultivated beyond its race limit and nodded.

The master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, was indeed an expert in Iron-Eating Beast cultivation. Ordinary beast tamers probably could not cultivate this Iron-Eating Beast.

"Put it on yourself."

Lin Hongnian ordered to the Iron-Eating Beast. At this time, the Iron-Eating Beast also looked at the armor hanging on the wall, and felt inexplicably nervous.

Lin Hongnian had already taught the Iron-Eating Beast the evolution method.

So at this time, seeing this well-fitting armor, the Iron-Eating Beast did not hesitate much, and directly put it on itself according to the order of the beast tamer.

Under a series of metal collision sounds, the Iron-Eating Beast put on the armor, fully armed, and was already very majestic, but now it looked even more majestic.

"It's a bit like Volibear the Rune Warrior from Warcraft?" Shi Yu muttered in his heart, looking at its appearance, but the bear in the armor was replaced by a panda.

"Awoo!!!"

At this time, under everyone's gaze, the Iron-Eating Beast of the master of the martial arts hall continued to proceed step by step according to the operation.

After putting on the armor, it began to use transcendent-level Hardening.

Buzz!

In an instant, Hardening material covered the entire armor. This was one of the signs of transcendent-level Hardening, application, applying Hardening material to other objects.

After this operation was completed, the color of the armor became darker.

Then, the Iron-Eating Beast began to proceed to the next step, using the second characteristic of transcendent-level Hardening, emission, that is, emitting Hardening material to fill the gaps between itself and the armor, so that the armor was completely integrated with itself through Hardening!

After this operation was completed, in the eyes of everyone, the Iron-Eating Beast seemed to be really one with the armor, and the two were extremely coordinated!

And at this time, a scene that excited everyone appeared.

"Awoo!!!"

The Iron-Eating Beast was first stunned, and then, it began to exude a powerful aura!

Everyone took a step back and looked at it in shock.

Then, the Iron-Eating Beast began to emit white light all over its body, carrying out growth transformation, or it could be said to be a breakthrough!

No, at the same time as growth transformation, it was also evolving!!

"Awoo!!!!" Under a roar, the body of the Iron-Eating Beast continued to grow and grow in the light, and in the blink of an eye, it actually, along with the previous armor, unscientifically became nearly three meters high!!!

The light dissipated, and the three-meter-high Iron-Eating Beast appeared in front of everyone. What was unscientific was that not only did the Iron-Eating Beast become larger, but the armor also became larger in proportion!

"Successful???!"

Everyone looked at this Iron-Eating Beast with shocked expressions.

Especially Dean Hao, Director Li, Tutor Ding, and others, felt the state of this Iron-Eating Beast at this time!

It, broke through to the monarch level!

It is very difficult for a transcendent-race pet to break through to the monarch level. Now, it broke through so smoothly. The biggest possibility is that the Iron-Eating Beast successfully completed the evolution, and the improvement of the race level drove the improvement of the growth level!

The aura just now was... the intimidating skill that was being awakened!

Everyone looked at Lin Hongnian. At this time, only Lin Hongnian, who was in a contract with the Iron-Eating Beast, could best understand its state.

"It really evolved..."

"Monarch level!"

The master of the martial arts hall, Lin Hongnian, was stunned for a long time, and then became ecstatic, wishing he could kiss Shi Yu, who provided the evolution method!

"Not only evolved, broke through, but also awakened three other new skills!!!"