The Legendary Mechanic Chapter 1462 - Information Form Anchor (5)

Several days later, on a residential planet in the Ancient Star Desert.

“Gasp, this woman...”

Han Xiao strolled through the crowded, vibrant streets, slipping past the masses unnoticed thanks to his activated stealth mode. He occasionally rubbed his waist, muttering under his breath.

Appeasing Ames and establishing an Information Form Anchor had taken considerable effort. Now, he could finally slip away from the site of his 'crime' and head to other bustling planets. His plan was to wander and locate a fresh Information Form Anchor.

“I’ve already collected plenty of Information Form Anchors. My Information Form foundation feels way sturdier, but it still seems like something’s missing...”

Han Xiao scanned his surroundings while lost in thought.

After strolling a bit, he came to an abrupt halt and peered ahead.

A Wayne Cards shop lay just ahead, swarmed by a massive crowd at the door with a snaking line. Flanking it was a poster bearing his image, detailing various store locations and deals. Today marked the launch of the Black Star series.

Out front, a store clerk bellowed enthusiastically.

“This ‘Black Star’ series set boasts twenty-four cards total, showcasing Black Star across different eras. It features thirteen brand-new cards, all with stunning holographic effects. Unique holograms play for appearance, attacks, defenses, and special ability triggers. The collectible appeal is off the charts—a must-grab for every Wayne Cards enthusiast. We’ve got only eight thousand sets here, max two per buyer. Super limited stock...” Before the shop, the long queue brimmed with eager customers, fists pumped and faces alight with excitement, like a field of vibrant leeks ready for harvest.

“An entire set just for me?”

Han Xiao blinked, torn between laughter and tears.

While Wayne Cards covered most galactic celebrities, full solo series were exceedingly rare, underscoring his explosive popularity throughout the galactic society. Come to think of it, wasn’t it time to jack up his portrait royalties this year?

Suddenly, Han Xiao’s instincts flared. A new Information Form Anchor registered, subtly shifting his expression. Could Wayne Cards serve as an Information Form Anchor too...

He promptly narrowed his eyes, sensing intently for a moment before exhaling in relief.

In the next instant, he deployed Virtual Vision, blanketing the whole planet at once. Lives of galactic citizens sprang into his view.

Han Xiao spotted homes adorned with his posters, collectors clutching his figurines, fans glued to films and shows inspired by him... Every galactic resident linked to him glowed marked in his vision.

“This Information Form Anchor originates from the galactic society itself...”

Han Xiao mused deeply.

His myriad influences had reshaped galactic society, veering far from his previous life’s path. These indelible marks of his presence—all the transformations he’d wrought—constituted Information Form Anchors.

Having endured countless upheavals, galactic society at last savored enduring peace. Lurking behind each citizen’s tranquil, joyful days stood his enduring shadow. The widespread admiration and recollections across the galaxy formed the mightiest Information Form Anchor. As residents ignited one by one in his Virtual Vision, Han Xiao sensed this anchor surging stronger, bolstering his Information Form base.

Han Xiao grasped it fully.

This might well be the ultimate Information Form Anchor: bearing witness to the world-altering shifts he’d sparked, beholding the fresh existences he’d granted to billions... treading the common realm, beholding every soul, tethering himself to the vast world entire.

“Come to think of it, is this the scene of Immortal Cultivation or Cthulhu...”

Han Xiao chuckled inwardly, then schooled his features. Rooted in place, he unleashed his Virtual Ability to the max. Instantly, myriad Virtual Souls splintered forth, racing along the quantum network to embrace countless lives.

Planetary citizens blazed alight in sequence, transforming Virtual Vision into a dazzling stellar sea. The Information Form Anchor drank deep of infinite essence, swelling without cease.

Central Galaxy, conference room of the three Universal Civilizations.

Remote projections of Marbruce and his counterparts sat at the table, exchanging hushed words now and then, eyes glued to the door.

“Strange, why hasn’t Black Star shown up yet?”

“I sent him the message already, no reply though. Wonder if he even caught wind of today’s meeting?”

“He got it for sure. Probably too lazy to respond. Lately, he’s been tied up with Information Form conversion prep...”

“On that note, what’s he even prepping for? Intel reports say Black Star’s been hopping between civilizations, pumping out and pulling in quantum network data nonstop. How’s that tie into our scheme?”

“No clue, but as the Information Form Materialization device’s operator, he knows his stuff...”

The trio conferred in low tones.

In this time, they too had geared up for the conversion, ticking off a slew of prerequisites.

Even with Han Xiao holding the Information Form Materialization device, activation wasn’t instantaneous. Sanctum records indicated vast auxiliary setups needed for reshaping the full dark side universe. The three Universal Civilizations’ role involved fabricating hordes of support modules for the device, deploying them across regions. Han Xiao supplied the designs—all boosters for Information Form state shifts.

They’d poured immense labor and resources into placement, nailing the hardware side. Coordination remained, pending conversion go-ahead. Much of it was minutiae, but they excelled at it, so Han Xiao offloaded the lot.

As they conversed, the door swung open; the secretary ushered in Han Xiao before exiting and sealing it, granting privacy to the heavyweights.

“Black Star, you’re late. We figured you might skip today.” Marbruce sighed with relief.

“Prep for the conversion held me up.”

Han Xiao brushed it off casually. The three started to speak but froze, faces twisting oddly.

Han Xiao looked unchanged, yet inexplicably, his vibe differed utterly from their last encounter.

Black Star’s presence evoked an uncanny sensation, like gazing into a void black hole.

“You feel... different somehow...” Marbruce ventured uncertainly, chalking it to fancy.

“I’ve intensified my link to the dark side universe. It’s expected.”

Han Xiao dismissed it with a wave.

Over this stretch, he’d toured most galactic civilizations, weaving all lives into his essence, finalizing the ultimate Information Form Anchor. Thus, his Information Form base stood rock-solid, radiating an aura of universal unity.

Han Xiao skipped details, pausing before inquiring,

“I’m nearly set. How about you guys?”

“We’d prefer time to double-check Sanctum intel... but overall, we’re on board to back your conversion initiative. Just need the timeline locked.”

“Fine, the shift won’t be quick. Could span years, decades, even centuries. Sooner we kick off, the better.”

“Right, this meeting’s to nail down the start date.”

The three nodded in agreement.

“Okay, let’s talk it out.”

With that, Han Xiao breathed out softly.

I’ve finally reached this point...