I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

The group exchanged glances, and each saw the astonishment in the others' eyes.

This much Void Gold... what does it mean?

This is no longer just about mass-producing Transformation Capsules. After being used for war, it might even be applied in everyday life.

"Let's... let's start!"

Han Yun City excitedly looked at Xu Lingjun and asked, "Old Xu, this..."

Xu Lingjun was equally excited, "Dig, however much you gather, I'll find a place to store it!"

"With your assurance, I feel at ease."

Han Yun City laughed and said, "Old Liu, let's do it!"

"Understood."

Liu Dong, having been on the Polar Star Battlefield for decades and having seen all kinds of situations, skillfully operated the engineering vehicle. The vehicle extended several large claws and drills, and with a series of crunching sounds, began drilling into the gigantic rocks.

In an instant, fragments and gold blocks flew wildly.

Xu Lingjun handed over control of the Mecha to Xiaoya, leaped down, took out a capsule, and with a mere swipe of his hand, all the Void Gold that had been drilled off was collected inside.

"Amazing."

Zhao Yang's eyes widened, filled with an intense glimmer as he looked at Xu Lingjun. If Xu Lingjun hadn't explained to him earlier that the Transformation Capsule was bound to him and only he could use it,

even if the person in front was his most respected Academician Xu, he would have snatched it to take it apart and study it.

Han Yun City and Sun Qinglong stood on either side, guarding the entrance of the massive cavern... to prevent any enemy invasions.

For a moment, the immense cavern was filled only with the crisp and rhythmic sounds of the engineering vehicle working away, much like a squirrel cracking open sunflower seeds.

The reserve of Void Gold was so rich, and without the primary concern of transportation, the efficiency of excavation was high enough to make any engineering team weep. They'd feel as if their livelihood was being taken away.

Just over an hour passed before the Transformation Capsule, which could easily accommodate the Assault Freedom Mecha, was completely filled... along with the capsule previously used for storing the Mecha.

Xu Lingjun created another Talent Source.

Fortunately, after some time, the value of the Transformation Capsules had decreased to a fairly affordable level.

600 points!

While it wasn't trivial for Xu Lingjun now, it wasn't much either.

He didn't mind at all... in fact, if things continued this way, apart from potentially being able to marry Jingjun and gain great fame, he would likely acquire a large amount of Source Value.

By then, many people would offer him their sincere gratitude.

For this reason, this was all a necessary investment.

For a long period afterward, no one came to interrupt. The excavation of Void Gold proceeded unbelievably smoothly, as they drilled deeper into the stone walls of Void Gold, creating an exceptionally deep hole.

The loaded amount had far exceeded what Zhang Zhiheng had specified...

Moreover, it had doubled. After all, while Void Gold was essential, it wasn't needed in large quantities; only a small portion was needed to produce a Transformation Capsule.

But no one among the group had any intention of stopping.

As long as they could carry it, the more, the better... this was a non-renewable resource, and the more they obtained, the greater the benefits later on would be.

By the time the fifth Transformation Capsule was filled,

"I can't go on anymore."

Liu Dong operated the engineering vehicle, waving the large claws and drills, realizing the once sharp drill bits had been worn down to a stub.

He sighed, "Even the spare drills are worn down flat; this Void Gold is just too hard, it's no longer possible to mine it."

"Let me try."

Xu Lingjun jumped onto the Mecha, refraining from using a gun... in this kind of environment, firing recklessly could collapse the entire cave.

As the Mecha raised its Light Beam Blade, it struck down on a rock, resulting in a deep cut mark.

He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "No, we need professional tools. Are all the drill bits used up?"

"I only brought specialized, spare, and reserved bits, but now all three are dull. The hardness of the Void Gold exceeded our expectations, but there are others left on the warship as backup supply... we might need to go up and get them."

Liu Dong said, "It's so deep here that the communicator can't connect to the warship. Who can help me fetch the drills?"

"I'll go."

Sun Qinglong felt that everyone else had already contributed, and stepped forward willingly.

"Thanks."

"No problem."

Liu Dong continued digging, while Sun Qinglong took a small flying device from the engineering vehicle and flew towards the surface.

The relentless work continued... although the drill on the engineering vehicle had been worn dull, it simply meant the efficiency was greatly reduced. With its immense power, shaking down the Void Gold wasn't too difficult.

Han Yun City and Zhao Yang were in charge of gathering the shattered Void Gold, while Xu Lingjun focused on collecting all of it.

But after filling the seventh Transformation Capsule...

With the creation of five entire Transformation Capsules, Xu Lingjun spent 3000 points of Source Value.

Watching his once abundant Source Value plummet below the five digits, he forced himself to hold back the pain and attempted to create a sixth when...

Han Yun City suddenly looked up at the vast sky above and frowned, "Strange, she should've returned by now."

With this, everyone realized.

Xiaoya quietly calculated and informed Xu Lingjun.

Xu Lingjun spoke up, "Indeed, when we descended, we calculated the depth clearly. Based on Sun Qinglong's speed, even if she stayed on the warship for more than half an hour, she should have descended by fifteen minutes ago."

Zhao Yang looked at Xu Lingjun with admiration.

His heart was filled with respect. Truly worthy of being Academician Xu, whereas he felt dizzy from the descent, Academician Xu had not only calculated distances accurately but had done so with precise estimation... truly remarkable.

His admiration for Xu Lingjun deepened hundreds of layers in an instant.

He said, "Maybe something delayed her?"

"Better safe than sorry, don't forget, while there's a lot of Void Gold here, much of it outside has also disappeared. Didn't we suspect before that someone might be extracting it?"

"You all continue digging, my Mecha is fast, I'll go check."

Having the easiest task, Xu Lingjun volunteered.

"Let's go up together, if there's really an emergency, it's better we don't split up any further."

Han Yun City suggested.

"Alright."

"I can set the mining to automatic; it's less efficient, but it can still extract a lot."

Liu Dong looked at Xu Lingjun.

"No problem, all of you can come up with me." Xu Lingjun nodded, climbed into the Mecha's cockpit, crouched, and said, "The three of you sit on the shoulders..."

Zhao Yang timidly asked, "Uh, can I sit inside? I'm a bit scared sitting outside."

"Sorry, like I explained earlier, there's not enough space for two of us." Xu Lingjun thought the space was narrow enough. It was a tight fit even with Sister Yaya and maybe Teacher Su if heavily squeezed... I've tested it many times before.

In such a tight space, how could it possibly fit you?

Thus...

Five minutes later, after Zhao Yang cautiously climbed up to a height of over ten meters,

the Mecha propelled itself upward.

Considering the load, the Mecha's speed wasn't fast... but it still made Zhao Yang scream out loud.

Several hours later,

they successfully returned to the surface.

Then...

They were all stunned.

Gazing dumbfoundedly at the vast plain swept by cold winds, apart from the massive pit behind them, everything within dozens of miles was visible, with not a single obstruction in sight.

The warship was gone.

Along with... Sun Qinglong.