Hubei, Xiangyang.

Ancient Longzhong.

In the Mecha Research and Development Department of Grass Hut Academy.

"The technology on Cangming Star has developed to this extent?"

Eldest Prince Li Tang from the Chuanke Civilization put down the documents in his hand, left his chair, stood up, and paced back and forth.

His eyes sparkled as he looked at the dozen or so researchers around him, his face full of amazement: "The information provided by Ms. Ye Fengqing is of tremendous help to the development of our country’s mecha field!"

No one present thought there was anything wrong with Li Tang’s words.

This person, apart from having an appearance a little different from Earth humans, from his name to his mannerisms, could easily be mistaken for a native Earthling.

"Although they are all mechas, their essence is completely different from the mechas of the Chuanke and Eternal Civilizations; they follow a different path."

"If you insist on comparing, you can only say that each has its pros and cons."

Li Tang placed one hand on the stack of documents on the table and spoke enthusiastically: "After seeing this information, I already have a vague idea of the prototype for the third generation of Chinese mechas!"

"Besides the second-generation mechas currently on mission — Dongfeng, Golden Dragon, Qilin, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird — all others, including Iron-Eating Beast, Piyao, Xiezhi, Xingtian, and Mo Ye, should be recalled immediately!"

"My inspiration is constantly flowing!"

Li Tang, transformed into an ardent researcher, his eyes flashing with a passion that sent chills: "I have the ideas to enhance them now!"

"It’s not just tinkering and replacing parts; it’s a qualitative leap of advancement!"

"The path corresponding to the ace mecha master of Tier Fifteen was just a prototype before."

"Now, I can truly pave the way!"

Boom!

The roar of engines sounded outside.

This was followed by the sound of a heavy object landing and mechanical gears turning.

Seconds later, a young man drenched in the smell of gasoline and blood appeared in front of the researchers.

This young man, with a calm demeanor and peaceful eyes, exhibited none of the immaturity or naivety of ordinary youths but instead radiated an air of aged wisdom, as if he had witnessed the change of ages, the changing times, and personally experienced endless years.

The newcomer was none other than the holder of the All Heavens Rebirth Device, Sikong Si!

Upon seeing him, Li Tang’s eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily: "Hahaha, Sikong, you came at the perfect time! I already have new ideas and plans for the enhancement and modification of Dongfeng! How’s the mission execution going?"

For some reason, among many mecha pilots, Li Tang felt he had more in common with Sikong Si, and the two shared quite a rapport in private, getting along very well.

Sikong Si’s eyes lit up, but his face showed no expression, his tone as cold as ever: "Under the shadows of the Divine Court, if one dares to cause trouble on Earth, one must either be exceptionally skilled or an over-confident small fry."

"Most of the aliens we discover are the latter."

"So..."

"Rest assured."

"This external mission has been successfully completed!"

"The Prophet and Martial God just organized a multi-academic society joint team-building activity."

"Members from Fulan, Qinglian, Weihai, Modu, Guangyu, and other academies participated."

"Cheng Lixing and Du Niange, Jing Xiao, Lv Xinpei are preparing barbecue ingredients, and I specifically came to invite you all."

Hearing this, Li Tang paused.

Barbecue...

Li Tang glanced around and said, "Can I bring along my colleagues? It’s a perfect opportunity to discuss mecha issues with you pilots. It’s easy for theory to deviate from practice when working behind closed doors."

Sikong Si nodded slightly: "Of course, the more, the merrier."

Li Tang grinned broadly and announced loudly: "Comrades! I announce, ten minutes from now we’ll organize a team-building exchange with the pilots, everyone to Beijing for a barbecue!"

"I’ll go inform Old Huang, and if anyone wants anything specific to eat, speak up quickly! We won’t wait!"

Inside the Mecha Department, the researchers paused for a moment, and the atmosphere instantly became enthusiastic.

"I want spicy hot pot lamb! Extra spicy! Extra spicy! Extra spicy! It has to be spicy enough to explode! I’ve been up late so much that I’m numb. Without some refreshing food, I have no energy at all!"

"Speaking of which, I haven’t had red bean double-skin milk in ages, give me a serving!"

"I want marinated mushrooms from Zhou’s Duck, and with a snowflake beer, it’d be perfect."

"Everyone’s saying it’s a barbecue, and you guys are ordering all sorts of things! I want pork belly! Six parts fat to four parts lean!"

"I want bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms..."

"That stuff’s not nutritious."

"Mind your business! I just like it!"

...

One hour later.

In the artificial sea domain beneath Guangyu Academy, named "Dragon Palace."

Bonfires that couldn’t be extinguished by seawater blazed fiercely in the sea domain.

Grilled meat, grilled vegetables, grilled fruits.

The aroma filled the air.

The outdoor cooking show of the superpower users was completely unscientific.

An underwater barbecue melted the barriers brought by geography among the members of various academic societies, who enthusiastically displayed their culinary skills.

Ma Ran glanced at Su Qiangwei, who was focused on eating beside him, his lips moving slightly.

Others might not see, but he knew all too well that this Su Qiangwei was merely a superpower avatar.

To be precise, it’s a Qiangwei Incarnation: Eating Machine.

Other than eating, it had no other functions, serving only to supplement the main body’s nutrition and energy materials, with combat power less than five. A gentle touch would turn it into a bubble, vanishing in the air.

However...

The real Su Qiangwei, studying hard in her dorm room, could still enjoy the delicious food via her avatar and complete interactions on-site through remote control.

Ma Ran’s spiritual will stretched across the Dragon Palace sea domain, completely covering Guangyu Academy, naturally capturing Su Qiangwei’s main body’s expressions and reactions.

"Turn around!"

Whether because of eating too spicy or another reason, the girl, who had puffed herself up like a pufferfish with food, glared fiercely at Ma Ran: "Don’t look!"

Master Qiangwei only ate a little more, averaging out to just seventeen times more than other barbecue participants. Is there a need to look at her like that?

What a nuisance!

"..."

Ma Ran pondered for a moment and handed over two freshly grilled skewers of meat, leisurely saying: "Eat more, look at you, you’re too skinny to be human-shaped anymore."

???

In the dormitory, the real Su Qiangwei, engrossed in study, was full of questions, instinctively closing her book and touching her small fleshy hand.

Uh, this... this...

Could it be that Ma Xiansheng has always viewed her with the legendary paternal gaze?

Suddenly, the girl’s eyes sharpened, and she perked up her ears.

She wasn’t the only one making a show.

At the underwater barbecue scene, Ma Ran approached the Lord of the Red Lotus, saying lightly:

"Your seven agents can be added to the Swordsmanship Adventure List." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Through Earth Super Forum, everyone knew that the release time for the global Seven Vortex Swordsmanship Adventure was set in two days.