[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate":3,"chapter-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-357":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},639321,878,"Chapter 357 - 354: Perverse Overload Skills","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-357",357,"\u003Cp>Open the basic exchange page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing that appears before me is a heap of mechanical parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are basically materials needed for mechanical type production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>scrolling further down reveals a number of finished artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such as flame thrusters, portable hand cannons, stun batons, firearms, electromagnetic shields, vibration sticks, potions, and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lords from other types can all use these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what surprises Lin You the most is at the bottom of the interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are actually various modern transportation tools available for exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vehicle: Battle Axe VR Titanium Steel Motorcycle]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Speed: 450 km\u002Fh]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Introduction: A lightweight ride made of titanium steel, equipped with the latest K1 propulsion engine, full of power, can only be used within the Mechanical Empire.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exchange requirements: 20,000 Magic Energy, 200 Mechanical Core (Ordinary)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vehicle: Phantom GT]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Speed: 600 km\u002Fh]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Introduction: The latest \"Phantom\" series hovercar, easy to operate, moves like an illusion, can only be used within the Mechanical Empire.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exchange requirements: 50,000 Magic Energy, 500 Mechanical Core (Ordinary), 5 Mechanical Core (Leader)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What surprises Lin You is not the appearance of such items here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it’s called the Mechanical Empire, so the appearance of such mechanical products is not surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s because of the exchange requirements above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides ordinary mechanical cores, leader-level mechanical cores are also needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the more precious the item, the higher the level of mechanical core needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even such a simple ride requires a leader-level core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes one wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What level would the exchange requirements for higher-level treasures reach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s likely that a lord core is needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he continued to scroll down, searching the area, and finally exchanged for two items that were currently quite useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Artifact: Terrain Detector]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Continuously detects the terrain within a 5-kilometer range and marks building and street information.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exchange requirements: 5,000 Magic Energy, 25 Mechanical Core (Ordinary)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consumable: Electromagnetic Pulse Interference Device]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Tier Eight]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Upon activation, generates a powerful electromagnetic pulse that disrupts all mechanical operations within a 10-meter range, lasting 5 seconds, ineffective on species.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exchange requirements: 2,000 Magic Energy, 10 Mechanical Core (Ordinary)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Mechanical Empire is simply too vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, it didn’t seem like much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after entering, it’s evident that it’s far larger and more intricate than imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with the towering buildings, it’s easy to lose direction within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This terrain detector would undoubtedly help him avoid many detours and reach the control center quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the skies are filled with patrolling mechanical demons and anti-aircraft artillery, making flying almost impossible; he can only rely on traveling by ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the electromagnetic pulse interference device, it can help him avoid unnecessary battles, so he exchanged five for backup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After storing the items safely and making some simple preparations,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You set out, leaving the safe zone under the watchful eyes of other lords, continuing deeper into the Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The safe zone is located on the outermost area of the Mechanical Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Lin You’s estimate, it’s at least several hundred kilometers from here to the control center, and he can only advance in the general direction while exploring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he ventures further,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the mechanical demons he encounters along the way become more numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chaos Level has risen from the original S-level to SS-level, with strength further enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanks and war mechas of various shapes can be seen roaming the streets, all out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the eyes of Lin You, they are merely mobile mechanical cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, while clearing demons along the way, Lin You’s gaze is drawn to a figure that suddenly appeared at an inconspicuous corner of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a sphere hovering above the ground, different from other mechanical demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because although it’s mechanical,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it’s not glowing with the red light that signifies being out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, its body is very worn-out, looking like an old machine that hasn’t been maintained for a long time, wandering the street corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of eyes emitting data-like blue light scans the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You immediately halts the team, instructing them to set up camp and defend the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then slowly approaches the dark street corner with Lingxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the surrounding mechanical demons,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>this non-out-of-control mechanical sphere is simply too peculiar to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hidden task?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You secretly wonders, his eyes becoming progressively brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the mechanical sphere seems to have realized something; it suddenly changes direction and flies directly into a nearby alley, disappearing in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, chase it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You is startled and immediately recalls all plants to the territory, leaving only Lingxi and the relatively small Mushroom Demon King by his side, pursuing swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he also rushes into the alley, still able to vaguely see the mechanical sphere swiftly moving ahead as if heading somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not daring to be careless, he hurriedly follows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the mechanical sphere’s speed isn’t fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably due to its old-fashioned design, its flying speed is only equivalent to an ordinary Tier Seven Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lin You, who is already Tier Eight, it’s not much of a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in order not to alert the enemy, he still didn’t rush up directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he kept a distance behind while observing the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the bustling streets outside with neon lights and extravagance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alley was obviously much more worn and old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buildings were corroded and riddled with holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the sunlight shining in from outside, one could faintly see signs like \"Club,\" \"Massage,\" \"Night Venue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this was once a place where people came for leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it’s all closed, with only soulless greeting robots twitching slightly outside, seemingly not far from being scrapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing to move forward all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly followed the mechanical sphere through the alley and arrived at a container shipping terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This terminal seemed to be a place for storing supplies, with large vehicles loaded with goods parked everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Lin You couldn’t have imagined was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from containers and vehicles, there were also many towering War Mechas roaming the terminal, blocking his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the mechanical sphere continued flying into the terminal as if no one was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to pursue it, a War Mecha’s scanning red beam had already swept over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Intruder detected, initiating annihilation protocol!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The synthesized mechanical voice suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The War Mecha suddenly drew an electric saw and machine gun from its body, charging towards him with booming footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Annihilation Mecha M1 Model (Leader)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Mechanical]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Tier Eight (SS-level)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Power: 2500 (+2250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Constitution: 2500 (+2250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 2500 (+2250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: 2500 (+2250)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Tracking Missile, Electric Saw Cutting, Overload]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Chaos: All Attributes Increased by 90%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Introduction: The most original Annihilation Mecha, with formidable combat power, once served as the backbone defensive force of the Mechanical Empire.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goodness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full-attribute Leader Demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This single one is on par with an ordinary Tier Nine Soldier, and the terminal is filled with them, a typical Tier Eight Lord would likely have to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth is hidden inside this terminal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To warrant such a heavy guard of Leader Demons, making Lin You increasingly curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time for him to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of Annihilation Mechas nearby were already drawn by the commotion, swarming from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire terminal was thrown into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom! Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks erupted, and a volley of Tracking Missiles shot from the backs of the Annihilation Mechas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trailing long tails of flames, they locked directly onto Lin You’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Mechas leading the charge raised their electric saws high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resonating buzz, they slashed down towards Lin You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You made a quick decision, abandoning the chase of the sphere, and withdrew with Lingxi and the Mushroom Demon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, activating the Power of Rule, he gathered several Turtle Shield Mirror Walls in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the enhancement of three Divine Fragments, the Mirror Walls were shattered with a \"crack\" sound, destroyed by missiles and electric saws, turning into countless fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skills of Leader Demons were indeed far stronger than ordinary Demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You dared not be careless, with a thought, bright lights flashed, and the Plant Legion was summoned, clashing madly with the advancing Annihilation Mechas outside the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Leader-level Demons were powerful, they weren’t yet at a level to pose a threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So soon, the situation gradually stabilized, advancing towards the interior of the terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Annihilation Mechas suddenly emitted massive electrical surges, forming a terrifying electric net around their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their aura sharply intensified as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overload Skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You couldn’t help but be startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overload Skill is considered the signature skill for Mechanical Types.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Undead Summoning for Undead Types or egg-laying for Insect Types, it provides a tremendous boost to Mechanical Types.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its effect is simple and brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, it doubles the attributes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the effect ends, it enters a period of overload, unable to fight during that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A doubled attribute Annihilation Mecha becomes extremely terrifying, reaching the level of a same-tier Lord Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there’s over a hundred of them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the situation shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You’s Plant Legion, bombarded by hundreds of Annihilation Mechas, began to suffer heavy casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those species with Symbiotic Moss support were riddled with wounds from electric saws and shells, retreating step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven-Devouring!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such a formidable offensive, Lin You dared not hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a shout, Heaven-Devouring and the Life Elemental Spirit activated their skills simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, two shields deployed, enveloping all the remaining plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elf Masters in the team also began desperately healing, swiftly repairing the plants’ injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five seconds passed, the Guardian Barrier shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the plants had shields form over them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lin You didn’t immediately launch a counterattack, but instead held his ground, using the lingering effect of his skills to withstand the torrents of artillery fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the best way to deal with Mechanical Overload skills is to drag it out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they wait for the effect to end, all the mechanical units will be paralyzed, making it much easier to pick them off individually than to engage in a direct confrontation now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s also the method to minimize casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his quick reaction earlier meant that only the Reproduction Species and Immortal Flowers were lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some main bodies suffered severe injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the doubling Healing effect of the Life Curtain, they were nursed back to health by the Elf Master unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another round of collective bombardment rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield over the plants finally shattered, disintegrating into fragments that scattered into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the overloaded state only lasted 15 seconds!\u003C\u002Fp>",1838,"2026-06-02T06:38:43.372Z",1,"novelbin.me","bb70b6cf2619e602634f1d4b143828bfb3470b6aeccff52fb3dcd554b112149d","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-358","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-356",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-lords-my-species-can-mutate-cover.jpg"]