[You have gained [Counter-Shock Thorns]!]

[You have gained [Unyielding Body]!]

A tingling sensation like an electric shock coursed through his body, and Han Xiao's spirit lifted. He stretched his arms, feeling his body grow stronger, and punched his chest twice, producing a thick, muffled sound.

"I'm walking further and further down the road of becoming a tank." Han Xiao was in a cheerful mood, very satisfied with this wave of gains.

This was his second template specialty, true damage being the ability to ignore defense reduction and directly inflict panel damage. For example, if an attack's theoretical damage is 100 points, the actual damage inflicted on the target would be reduced by the target's defense, while true damage ignores the defense and directly deals 100 points of damage.

With this specialty, his life was more secure, and he looked more and more like a Boss.

Sorting through his attribute panel, after leveling up [Magnetic Ring Mechanic] to max level, he still had 125 million experience in reserve. He directly leveled up the two newly acquired skills, [Mechanical Endurance] and [Counter-Shock Thorns], to max level, spending another 13 million experience, and conveniently gained 2 more potential points—the more of those, the better.

Both of these abilities were useful. Mechanical Endurance didn't need to be mentioned, its effect was comparable to Viagra for machines. [Counter-Shock Thorns] could be used as a powerful defensive skill to offset some damage when encountering attacks that were too strong.

[Magnetic Ring Mechanic] was already at max level, and new transfer requirements appeared.

[Transfer Requirements: Total Level 80, Intelligence over 400 points, Learn 5 Advanced Mechanical Knowledge]

"As expected." Han Xiao's eyes flashed.

The transfer requirements for certain stages of the main class were fixed. He now had four stages of the Mechanic class: Mechanical Beginner, Mechanic Apprentice, Novice Mechanic, and Magnetic Ring Mechanic, and all Mechanic players had the same transfer requirements for Magnetic Ring.

Learning enough advanced knowledge and having high enough intelligence were required to unlock the next stage.

"My intelligence attribute is 321 points, with 40 free attribute points, so I still need 39 points to meet the requirements. So I have to find a secondary class and level up to eighty in the process."

He had almost poured all his attribute points into intelligence and still wasn't qualified for the transfer, while Mechanic players who randomly added points without knowing would have to bitterly look for more secondary classes.

The level cap in version 2.0 was ninety. The higher the level, the more experience was required to level up a secondary class in geometric progression, so if one failed to meet the transfer requirements, it would cost even more. If the secondary class occupied too much of the total level, the combat effectiveness would...

In his previous life, some players didn't meet the transfer requirements until they were in their eighties, and their main class only leveled up a few times before reaching the version cap… Unsurprisingly, the arena was the place these players hated the most.

Han Xiao threw all forty free attribute points into intelligence and pondered, "I also have to find a secondary class. My strength has already exceeded the version, so there's no need to level up urgently, hmm... it's best to find a rare and uncommon secondary class, so I can get more free attribute points and complete the transfer requirements with the fewest levels…"

He wasn't worried about advanced knowledge. His growth rate exceeded the version, so it seemed difficult to acquire advanced knowledge, but he would get his hands on it sooner or later.

"Hey, Black Phantom, can you give me back my weapon?"

Someone called him from behind. Havalun walked over and asked.

He was the Mechanic Warrior who used the power hammer. The power hammer was still in Han Xiao's hands, and he hadn't returned it to him.

Han Xiao turned around and said righteously, "This, ah, I checked it before, and your weapon has serious malfunctions. I'll return it to you after I fix it."

The subtext was: Hmm, I'll return it to you after I figure out the blueprints.

Havalun looked suspicious. "There's a malfunction? It was fine when I used it."

"In battle, damage is always inevitable."

"Uh, this is a secret product of Tilius Industries. The superiors told me not to leak it…" Havalun said with embarrassment. Han Xiao was a Mechanic, after all, and he was very worried.

Han Xiao said sternly, "That's not right, do I look like that kind of person? We're teammates now."

He wasn't the least bit guilty. Teammates were meant to be sold, otherwise, what was the difference between them and salted fish!

Havalun hesitated for a few seconds, then reluctantly sat back down.

He didn't believe Han Xiao at all, but this guy was much stronger than anyone else present…

Forget it, I can't afford to offend him, I can't afford to offend him.

The experts from the Six Nations were busy reporting Han Xiao's breakthrough to the higher-ups. The higher-ups of the various countries attached great importance to this. Han Xiao glanced at them and didn't care. It was better for the Six Nations to know how powerful he was, to show his strength, and to prevent some people from having ulterior motives.

Bennet and a few others were whispering around a car next to him. He walked over and saw that everyone was huffing and puffing as they removed the tires. He asked, "What are you doing?"

Bennet said unhappily, "I don't know if you noticed, but we're fixing the tires."

Han Xiao squinted. "I brought my eyes with me, are you joking with me?"

The two glared at each other. Hannes sighed and explained, "This tire seems to be damaged. There are parts in the trunk. You're a Mechanic, help fix it."

"You should have said so earlier." Han Xiao rolled up his sleeves and took out the parts to repair them. Several people stood behind him with their hands on their hips, watching like a group of bystanders.

After he finished repairing it, Hannes began to put the tire on. At this time, Bennet winked at Han Xiao and took the lead to walk to a secluded place next to him. Han Xiao scratched his head and reluctantly followed.

Autumn reckoning was coming.

After moving away from the convoy, Bennet stopped, and Han Xiao also stopped.

Bennet turned around and glared at him, snorting, "Explain."

What he was talking about was naturally Han Xiao hiding his identity and tricking him, which made him feel uneasy.

Han Xiao was amused when he heard this. This tone sounded like an aggrieved little wife…

"Unwilling to face the past? Can't recognize yourself? Very tormented?" Recalling how he had been tricked, Bennet was extremely angry. "Why don't you say you're an alien?"

Han Xiao opened his mouth, speechless.

You're probably right…

His face was as thick as a city wall, and he let Bennet complain, at most humming a few times to indicate that he was still listening. Seeing that Han Xiao was unresponsive, Bennet was helpless, sighed, and said, "Forget it, let's just let the matter pass."

Han Xiao was a friend, a meritorious member of the Dark Net, and he also helped him promote the shelter plan. Whether for personal or public reasons, Bennet believed in him. Such a small problem could be forgiven. Moreover, deep down, Bennet admired Han Xiao's deeds.

Bennet clenched his fist and coughed a few times, and said in a low voice, "How… how did you break through the limits?"

As a superpower user, everyone yearned for a higher level of power. Bennet wanted to ask Han Xiao if he had any insights, to learn some advanced experience. Bennet didn't have any jealousy about Han Xiao's strength surpassing him. He wasn't a narrow-minded person, and he believed in people he used. Besides, Han Xiao was his friend. Although he often made his scalp tingle, he was indeed a reliable helper.

Han Xiao thought for a while, and said solemnly, "As the old saying goes, train the muscles and bones externally, and cultivate one's inner Qi. First of all, you have to cultivate Qi in the dantian… Do you know what a dantian is? It's the bladder. In the beginning, there may be a situation where the valve core leaks. Don't panic, this is normal for beginners. When you can endure without letting it out, you will reach the great completion realm. At that time, breaking through the bottleneck will be as easy as turning your hand."

"…You're tricking me again, right?" Bennet was shocked, and didn't know whether to spit out the complaints he had.

You're incorrigible! Do I look that easy to fool?!

At this moment, the two suddenly stopped talking and looked to the side. A figure walked over, it was Hannes.

Hannes glanced at the two of them and said in a deep voice, "I have something I want to tell you… I might know the leader's origins."

The two were greatly surprised, and their expressions also became serious.

Bennet pondered, "His strength is comparable to mine. Such a person can't be an unknown person, but I don't have any impression of him, it's indeed very strange."

Han Xiao asked curiously, "What's his background?"

Hannes: "Black Phantom… Oh, let me call you Han Xiao, do you remember the task we entrusted to you before?"

Han Xiao nodded. The hidden main quest [New Era—Origin], the purpose of which seemed to be to dig up the secret history buried in Planet Aquamarine in the old era. He had broken down the quest and let professional players do it. The first part of the quest had been completed, but it had not been settled yet.

He didn't expect that the leader's identity was actually connected to the hidden main quest. Han Xiao became interested.