"Accept me... become me..."
"You will break the predetermined fate, save your lover, friends, and the world..."
"At that time, the stars will surround you, time will be controlled by you alone, you will possess endless cycles, and you can return to any past you wish to return to..."
The Mech God slowly opened its arms, waiting calmly.
Gu Ya looked at the Mech God embracing him, lost in thought for a long time.
He had thought a lot. The Mech God's conditions were indeed very tempting, and they could solve troublesome enemies once and for all.
But in Gu Ya's heart, there was always a longing for the future.
He wanted to marry Ye Ying, to witness the birth of his children.
He wanted to grow old with Ye Ying, from a spirited youth to old age.
He wanted to watch his child grow up bit by bit, to experience their wonderful life.
Even if his life was nearing its end, Gu Ya did not want to escape. He wanted to die in Ye Ying's arms in his final moments.
Gu Ya smiled faintly at the Mech God, shook his head, and said, "No, I will not become the Mech God."
"Why... don't you want to save your world?" the Mech God asked emotionlessly.
Gu Ya calmly replied, "I do. I will go save them."
"But compared to the conditions you've offered, I'd rather fight for the future with my lover and friends."
"I believe we are indomitable, and there must be a way to save the world."
"Even if it costs me my life, I will decide my own fate."
The Mech God's face, with its shifting galaxies and surging nebulae, gazed at Gu Ya calmly and murmured, "You will find me. I welcome you anytime..."
With that, the Mech God pointed its right index finger at Gu Ya.
Gu Ya felt the Mech God's Urn take root within him, and all his former power returned!
"Why?"
Gu Ya, feeling the familiar warmth surge within his body, asked in confusion, "I said I won't become the Mech God! Why are you still giving me power?"
The Mech God remained silent, its body gradually becoming transparent until it vanished.
The surrounding darkness, like glue flowing downwards, revealed the cockpit.
Returning to reality, Gu Ya was overwhelmed by a boundless sense of powerlessness, unable to move his body.
The effect of the Bottleneck Jar was still ongoing.
Gu Ya strained his eyes, looking at the now hollowed-out Black Yang prosthetic body, a trace of sadness in his gaze.
The massive Thunderstorm Sign vanished instantly.
The Bottleneck Jar liquid sprayed on the mecha also disappeared.
Gu Ya's strength surged back. He flipped over and embraced Ye Ying, holding Bai Ying, his entire body mechanized, landing steadily on the ground.
At this moment,
Ruined buildings were visible everywhere in the city, remnants and wreckage, a scene of devastation.
The sky was empty, with no mechas in combat.
Thick black smoke billowed up from all parts of the city, forming dark clouds in the sky that enshrouded the city.
Apart from the raging fires, no other sounds could be heard; it was eerily silent.
"Master! Mistress!!" Ning Yu stood on a broken bridge in the distance, calling out with all his might, "Look!!"
Everyone followed Ning Yu's gaze.
At the end of the great river that cut through the city, in the far sky, a colossal mecha was slowly approaching the city.
Tens of thousands of Black Star mechas formed a phalanx, escorting the super-giant mecha.
That was the vanguard corps of the Black Star Empire's full-scale counter-attack, led by Lai Jing·Ximei.
At this moment, Liu Feng emerged from the now-wrecked Red Beast.
Tao Na and Qiao Weiwei, supporting each other, walked with unsteady steps.
Their pilot suits were scorched and torn, and their legs were bandaged.
Ye Ying softly asked, "Gu Ya, is it time to fight? Don't worry about me. As long as you give me a mecha, I can fight anytime."
"Brother..." Liu Feng said, "I don't know about the others, but right now, it might just be the few of us who can still fight."
"Captain Gu," Tao Na said calmly.
"Gu Ya, give the order to attack!" Qiao Weiwei said in a commanding tone.
Qi Ji shouted from within his mecha, "Brother Gu! Don't leave me behind, I'm still in the mecha!"
Everyone was waiting for Gu Ya's reply.
At this moment, Gu Ya didn't understand why the Mech God was insistent on giving him the Mech God's Urn.
He had grown accustomed to thinking, acting, and solving problems as an ordinary person without this ability.
Now, Hai Yang had evolved the ability to spread parasitic humans, leading the mutated Black Star army to return!
The world was once again at a time of crisis!
On the human side, although many countries resisted the Black Star, what were the chances of victory against the enemy?
Gu Ya's answer was that while there was hope, it was slim.
Gu Ya could indeed use divine power to fight the Black Star, but the price was to lose his loved ones and friends, and ascend to become an eternally lonely Mech God.
Seeing Gu Ya hesitate, Ye Ying's heart churned.
She could guess Gu Ya's difficulty,
and she could also understand the immense struggle Gu Ya felt when facing difficult choices.
But now was not the time for hesitation.
If Gu Ya didn't use divine power, how could Ning Yu alone withstand tens of thousands of Black Star troops?
Once they all perished,
humanity might truly usher in its darkest hour.
Ye Ying secretly made up her mind, sighed softly, took Gu Ya's hand, and said gently, "I know, my dear, this is a difficult choice..."
"But compared to the happiness of millions of people, we are too insignificant..."
"My dear, if you die, I will die with you. If you become the stars, I will give birth to our child and raise him..."
"I believe you will always watch over us and protect us..."
Ye Ying's words pierced Gu Ya's heart, and at the same time, brought him immense comfort and peace.
If this was the eve of their separation, it would be without regret or worry if they could defeat the Black Star Empire and Hai Yang before leaving.
Gu Ya tightly clasped Ye Ying's hand, finally made up his mind, and said calmly:
"Alright! Everyone, prepare for battle!"
Gu Ya hugged Ye Ying's waist, grabbed Bai Ying, and the system store appeared in his mind.
Leg exoskeletons materialized, and he rocketed into the sky, emitting exhaust flames.
A brand new Thunderstorm Sign began to appear around him.
With the arrival of Gu Ya's new mecha, exciting changes also occurred around them!
The Red Beast mecha, entirely constructed from super-alloy, quickly appeared out of thin air beside Liu Feng.
The new Peach Creek mecha, boasting the most comprehensive auxiliary functions, radiated a pink holographic projection that could be materialized for combat. It descended from the sky and landed steadily in front of Tao Na.
The Scourge mecha, with its powerful long-range offensive firepower and futuristic technology, stepped through the shattered ruins and appeared behind Qiao Weiwei.
"Weiwei, didn't you always want my Scourge? It's yours," Gu Ya's voice came from the Thunderstorm Sign.
Following this, Qi Ji's damaged mecha suddenly disintegrated, its circular cockpit slowly rising into the air.
As the cockpit ascended, millions of mecha parts materialized around it,
rapidly assembling into a brand new mecha.
"Qi Ji, it's time to fight together!"
New mecha starter kits appeared out of thin air in each of his comrades' hands.
Liu Feng exclaimed, "Awesome, brother! You're the strongest in the world!! Hahaha!!!"
Tao Na looked at the magnificent Peach Creek mecha with excitement, her breathing trembling.
Qiao Weiwei snorted and smiled, "I knew it, I would definitely get the Scourge!"
Ye Ying, sitting on Gu Ya's lap, hugged his neck and said joyfully, "My dear, don't forget about me."
"Together," Gu Ya said affectionately.
The Thunderstorm Sign's body armor began to separate, and numerous mecha components, unseen in this world, emerged out of thin air, assembling piece by piece into the interior of the Thunderstorm Sign.
A mecha larger and more advanced than before, equipped with futuristic technology, was summoned by Gu Ya.
They sat side by side, and the curved holographic screen quickly lit up.
Bai Ying leaped forward from Gu Ya's embrace, and a small platform rapidly rose from the cockpit floor, catching Bai Ying.
Three transmission cables extended from the edge of the platform, connecting to Bai Ying's body.
"I want to name this mecha after you. Ying..." Gu Ya said with a smile.
Just as Ye Ying was about to object to the seemingly casual name,
Gu Ya had already entered the character "Ying" into the system.
"The name is just a codename, it doesn't matter what it's called..."
At this moment,
in Gu Ya's mind, the system's voice sounded:
[Triggered Legendary Mecha Mechanic promotion conditions, experience threshold reached]
[Upgraded to Legendary Mecha Mechanic]
[Skill acquired: Void Realm Dispersion]
[All skill effects increased by 30%, acquired limited system currency 1,000,000...]
[Triggered hidden condition, unlocked level: Mech God]
[Experience: 1/1]
[Choose to become Mech God: Yes/No]
The Mech God's voice echoed in Gu Ya's mind: "This is my second chance for you..."
"Your fate is already written. No matter what, your life will eventually be short."
"Accept me, become the Mech God, discard your predetermined fate, and gain eternal life."
Gu Ya smiled faintly and replied, "I'd rather die in Ye Ying's arms..."
He then reached out, crushed the system selection panel with his hand, and tossed it aside.
The Mech God's voice gradually faded: "You still have one more choice, Gu Ya. I have high hopes for you..."
"My answer remains unchanged until death!" Gu Ya said with certainty.
"Bai Ying, help us block Lai Jing·Ximei's pollution and find any Xian Xia warriors who can still fight."
"Everyone else, with me, attack!"