Only I Walk Alone

Through fifty-five years of analysis of the Star Worm’s body and memories from its soul, Xiao Chao successfully mastered the technology to manufacture nuclear fusion engines, liquid shields, steel cell cultivation, electromagnetic pulse technology, and plasma cannon manufacturing, among others.

Now, Xiao Chao can produce powerful bio-warships, which are battleships made using the biotechnology from the Star Worm combined with Xiao Chao’s mechanical technology. These warships have strong self-repair capabilities, powerful liquid shields, and their weaponry has been updated to electromagnetic pulse weapons and laser weapons.

The robot soldiers’ weaponry has also been upgraded to high-power, long-range electromagnetic pulse rifles and sniper rifles.

After mastering controllable nuclear fusion engine technology, controllable nuclear fusion power plants were also constructed. With a strong power supply, Xiao Chao began to expand into the oceans and underground. Previously, it spent decades building mechanical cities on various human city ruins, but the surface land area of Earth only makes up a small portion of the planet.

More resources are hidden in the depths of the sea and underground, areas that humans had not thoroughly explored. Now, Xiao Chao is set to expand into these regions.

Before leaving Earth, this home, it is necessary to thoroughly understand it.

This idea was proposed by Wu Ge, who believes such exploration is essential because technological development often builds on the exploration of the unknown. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution was based on exploring numerous species across different regions, the Wright Brothers’ invention of the airplane was inspired by observing birds, and even the invention of the submarine was inspired by the way fish dive.

This proves that nature is humanity’s best teacher.

Besides exploring outward, Wu Ge also established a Technology Faction and a Religious Faction within the werewolf race, each governing the entire werewolf empire. Governance requires election through voting, and besides the basic laws of the werewolf nation, both factions have their own laws.

The laws of the Technology Faction focus on scientific research, while those of the Religious Faction focus on religious activities.

The fundamental purpose of creating the Technology Faction is to accelerate technological research, while the Religious Faction aims to create gods and gather the power of faith.

Now, Earth’s civilization plans to follow the paths of the Technological Race, Deity Race, and Mechanical Race simultaneously. Currently, Xiao Chao is studying the Star Worm’s genes, indicating it plans to also consider the Worm Race. With its powerful computing capabilities, it can handle many things at once.

Xiao Luo has become the main force in technological research, now being the second most important person to Xiao Chao, as she has advanced further in scientific research than anyone else.

The Fox Immortal has begun her retreat, returning to her cave and closing it off, with no indication of when she will emerge.

Sister Mei has become the guardian spirit of the werewolf race’s Religious Faction. The path of religious faith, like the path of science, requires exploration, so Sister Meii, as a spirit, explores this path. Whether absorbing faith or fear, the essence is the same.

Everyone has their work, all moving forward towards a common goal.

Wu Ge hasn’t been idle either. He proposed a theory to combine the Worm Race with the Mechanical. After the battle with the Star Worm fifty-five years ago, they obtained some of the worm’s eggs. After cultivation by Xiao Chao, these eggs hatched.

These worms, including scythe worms, plasma worms, and electromagnetic pulse worms, have hard exoskeletons and possess micro-biological nuclear fusion hearts and thrusters, allowing them to move in space.

However, their combat power was somewhat weak, so under Wu Ge’s suggestion, Xiao Chao combined the Worm Race and Mechanical Race, giving them the Worm Race’s core and Mechanical Race’s exterior.

Thus, the new Mechanical Worm Race was born. These Mechanical Worm Race members resemble robots to cater to human aesthetics, appearing humanoid but with the Worm Race’s internal bio-engine and brain, even the limbs and muscles, only covered in mechanical armor.

Xiao Chao stated, “The Mechanical Worm Race possesses commendable close-combat strength, crucially, as biological beings, they possess souls, which may unleash unparalleled potential. In this aspect, robots are insufficient, only executing commands without thought, thus lacking the capability to unleash extreme potential, only able to win by numbers, not able to produce elites.”

Wu Ge: “…”

Are you really okay with self-deprecating like this?

Wu Ge arrived at the training ground and saw ten first-generation mechanical worms sparring with each other using various high-tech melee weapons, including knives, swords, spears, and whips. Upon noticing Wu Ge’s arrival, they immediately ceased their combat and kneeled towards him.

“Greetings, my lord!” they exclaimed in unison.

Xiao Chao stated, “The werewolf race will evolve towards intelligence, while the Mechanical Worm Race will develop in the direction of martial combat. One focusing on intellect and the other on martial prowess, working in harmony and coordination.”

Wu Ge understood Xiao Chao’s intention. It was emulating the ancient monarchical system of the Z country, dividing its subordinates into civil and military factions for governing and safeguarding the state, respectively.

Wu Ge addressed all the first-generation mechanical worm members, “From today onwards, I will personally teach you martial arts, and I will teach you how to trigger the power of the heart!”

Having practiced martial arts for over a hundred years, Wu Ge didn’t just cultivate his spiritual power but also practiced martial arts daily. Initially, Xiao Chao’s combat robots sparred with him, but gradually, they were no match for Wu Ge.

Eventually, Wu Ge had to ponder and practice on his own. His consistent practice over a hundred years had brought his martial arts to a peak.

Xiao Chao had also prepared various weapons for Wu Ge, as he was proficient in eighteen types of weaponry. Besides these mundane weapons, Xiao Chao had also forged a flying sword for Wu Ge.

This flying sword was made from the core of a meteorite buried underground for a million years. The sword was pitch black with specks of light, resembling stars. This flying sword didn’t have a hilt because, according to aerodynamics, the presence of a hilt would affect the speed of the flying sword.

Since the flying sword was driven by telekinesis, the absence of a hilt didn’t matter. The sword was kept in a jade sheath with the tip pointing upwards for immediate strike upon unsheathing.

Many films and series depict flying swords with hilts, pointing downwards, requiring a rotation upon release—such a waste of time. After all, the essence of a flying sword is speed, aiming for a swift victory.

Wu Ge regularly refined this flying sword with his spiritual power, reducing the distance between its molecules to increase its density. This caused the sword to shrink in size but grow in power.

Besides the flying sword, there were also modern weapons like the latest power armor, telekinetic electromagnetic cannons, and particle vibration knives.

Some say no matter how skilled you are, you can still be threatened by a simple knife, and no matter how strong your martial arts, bullets can still pose a threat. But what if you possess both high-level martial arts skills and advanced technological equipment? Advanced weaponry is not an excuse to neglect martial arts training. On the contrary, the more advanced the weapon, the more crucial personal martial skills become.

Only by integrating technology with ancient martial arts can one create even stronger warriors.