These mechanical beings, even their forms of address have changed.

Qin Jin’s gaze swept across, the surrounding mechanical beings stood rigidly, their mechanical parts almost erect, their mechanical faces expressionless, but Qin Jin could feel a sense of respect.

"Those biological starships, are they called pollution nests?"

"The mechanical beings have never destroyed them..."

"Then how have these mechanical beings defended the industrial zone in past wars? Is that [Saint] very powerful?"

The thought flashed through his mind.

Qin Jin assumed his role: "Lead the way."

"Please follow me."

Several squads of mechanical beings led the way, Qin Jin’s [battle merits] seemed to have become known to all the mechanical beings, and on the journey back, countless mechanical beings gave salutes.

In Qin Jin’s observation, around the other contestants, there were also mechanical beings accompanying them, beginning their return.

It’s worth mentioning.

That black orb, after the war ended, no longer hovered and was stored by Qin Jin in his spatial equipment.

The journey back.

Behind them, in the main combat area of the mechanical beings, countless mechanical beings were cleaning up the wreckage, some broken parts underwent special treatment, like an assembly line, being reassembled onto mechanical beings with missing limbs in the camp.

Following them, Qin Jin returned to the initial location he traversed.

The scene here was still a landscape of building ruins, but as they delved deeper, the surrounding scenery began to change.

As far as the eye could see, beyond a certain boundary, the building ruins vanished, massive factories whose specific functions were unknown stood nearby, though old, they were still complete, and sounds emanated from within, seemingly in operation.

Continuing deeper.

As if arriving at another boundary, the leading mechanical beings stopped, exchanging with the incoming ones ahead.

Qin Jin entered a new area.

If the previous area was old factories, then this area was a technological park, even the environment had been deliberately cleaned, without a trace of dirt or disorder, completely incompatible with the scene of ruins.

"This area has never been invaded by the [Divine Son]’s side?"

The thought flashed through, Qin Jin looked at the mechanical beings leading the exchange.

Compared to the mechanical beings engaged in the fierce battles outside, the parts on the guiding mechanical beings were brand new, faintly exuding a presence of extraordinary power, clearly distinct.

The thought flashed through, Qin Jin spoke: "What should I call you?"

The mechanical being halted and turned back: "I am the Saint’s guardian, I have no name."

Qin Jin’s brow slightly raised: "Besides me, were others also summoned?"

"There are four other distinguished Purifiers."

"You are the first person chosen to be summoned by the Saint."

Qin Jin nodded.

Under the guidance of the mechanical beings, they finally... stopped in front of a tall building.

"The Saint awaits you inside."

After speaking.

The mechanical being stood to the side.

Qin Jin did not hesitate and stepped into the building.

The first floor of the building was a hall, seemingly specially modified, most decorations had been removed, quite simple, only the support pillars were retained.

Qin Jin’s gaze swept over, pausing as he looked to the front, his gaze narrowed.

There, a massive figure stood with its back to him.

Its form stood over ten meters tall, mechanically constructed, with armor welded onto its mechanical skeleton, compared to ordinary mechanical beings, it resembled a giant steel can.

It is worth noting...

Its mechanical parts were extremely old and deteriorated, with many rust spots, and with slight movements, a harsh friction noise sounded.

"Purifier."

"You seem quite curious about my appearance."

At this moment, a gentle female voice sounded from within the steel can.

Its voice was soothing, and as it sounded, the massive body slowly turned, accompanied by the friction sounds, presenting its front side to Qin Jin’s sight.

From bottom to top, it was covered in armor, with the face directly welded into an inverted barrel shape, with two open holes at the eyes, emitting red light from within, as if it were its eyes, observing everything around.

"Respected Saint."

Facing the NPC within the ancient civilization remains, Qin Jin spoke quite directly, bluntly asking: "Why... are you so simple?"

Upon hearing this.

The gentle female voice let out a light laugh.

"The true warriors battle at the front line, I merely await the outcome in the rear, there’s no need for me to engage in battle, as long as I can still move, that is enough."

"The mechanical parts I once had were all dismantled for the frontline warriors, so now I can only meet you in this form."

Speaking to this point.

The gentle female voice carried a hint of joy: "Among the Purifiers, there hasn’t been an excellent one like you for a very long time."

"Maintaining the flame of the Purifiers is not easy, your appearance allows me to see more possibilities."

"Will you say the same when summoning others later?"

"From its words, it seems the confrontation within these civilization remains has been ongoing for a long time."

Qin Jin’s thoughts flashed through his mind.

This [Mechanical Saint]’s appearance greatly differed from what he had expected.

Brooding over it, Qin Jin continued to speak bluntly: "Respected Saint, I would like to know why those Polluters came and how we might completely eradicate them."

"With the battle merits you’ve established in this defensive war, you are more than entitled to know all the truth."

"I will inform you of everything."

As the gentle female voice sounded, the arm of the steel can creaked as it lifted, and a light screen appeared above the hall, images flickering within.

"Long ago, there were no Polluters."

"All life within the city was like you, Purifiers."

"But..."

"Among the Purifiers, there were ambitious ones who inadvertently acquired some extraterrestrial object, which contained the secrets of evolution."

"They began researching it, which became the source of all the disasters."