Upon seeing the Titan, they immediately scattered in panic, like ants encountering a giant foot that was about to stomp.
"Now, I’ll teach you some basic operations."
Once in space, Vinard opened part of the control permissions to Ron:
"Try to operate the left arm’s perception array, feel the extension of this power."
As Ron’s consciousness connected to the control system, he instantly felt an unprecedented sense of control.
The sensation wasn’t just about using a tool; it was like acquiring a new body part.
Every joint, every Energy Circuit in the left arm was clearly visible within his perception range.
Even more amazing, he could "see" the internal structure of the asteroid through the left arm’s sensor.
Mineral distribution, density changes, even those biological nests hidden deep within.
"Very good adaptability."
Vinard appraised with satisfaction:
"Most people, when they first encounter this system, faint on the spot due to sensory overload.
It seems you indeed have the potential to become an Alchemy Master."
As the Titan approached the target asteroid, Ron saw a hair-raising scene through external perception.
In certain areas of the asteroid, some massive shadows were slowly writhing.
These creatures had bodies similar to octopuses, but they were astonishingly large, each one hundreds of meters long.
Their surfaces were covered in metallic scales, evidently adapted to the space environment.
"Parasitic creatures."
Vinard’s tone turned cold:
"These bugs like to nest on mineral-rich asteroids, using the precious metals as food. Though not threatening, they affect mining efficiency."
He controlled the Titan to raise its right arm, the mechanical hand quickly reconstructing and extending into a giant light beam saber thousands of meters long.
The saber was composed purely of energy, emitting a dazzling white light, distorting the surrounding space due to intense heat.
"Precise strike, can’t damage the mineral structure."
The light beam saber swiftly sliced across the asteroid’s surface, instantly vaporizing and vanishing those writhing shadows.
The entire process was as precise as a surgical operation, causing no collateral damage.
The precious metal veins remained intact, with only the surface parasitic creatures thoroughly eliminated.
"Now begins the real work."
Vinard’s tone grew excited, and the Titan’s hands began to undergo more complex transformations.
The original mechanical hands unfolded into two multifunctional mining devices.
One resembled a drill, its surface densely covered with runes;
The other seemed like some kind of biological digestive organ, its interior visible with complex separation and refining apparatus.
"Directly into the star core, full-scale mining, that is the true value of the Titan!"
The following scene completely overturned Ron’s understanding of resource extraction.
The Titan drilled into the asteroid like a massive drill.
Everywhere it passed, rocks and metals were instantly decomposed into basic particles, then reclassified according to their value.
Useful rare metals were extracted and compressed into high-density energy cubes;
Useless rocks were decomposed into basic Elements, rearranged into building materials;
Even the bodies of those parasitic creatures were decomposed to extract organic compounds.
"See? This is the High Tier application of Alchemy!"
Vinard explained continuously while operating:
"It’s not just simple digging, but complete structural reorganization!
I can transform a useless rocky planet into any substance I need!"
During the drilling, Ron also saw the Titan’s storage system operating rapidly.
Various metal essences were compressed into fist-sized high-density cubes, each radiating different colors.
Some even pulsed gently, like living hearts.
"What are those glowing things?" Ron asked curiously.
"Haha, good eye!" Vinard explained proudly:
"Those are the original forms of ’active metals,’ refined High Tier materials with self-repair capabilities.
They can only be found in the cores of certain planets, every gram equivalent to a complete Magic Stone!"
"And this mining trip, I managed to harvest about a few hundred grams."
His tone was filled with delighted anticipation:
"Just from this alone, the yield is worth several hundred complete Magic Stones!"
Finally, the entire asteroid was completely "digested," leaving behind only a negligible cloud of dust.
The Titan’s storage bay was filled with refined precious resources:
Rare metals, Energy Crystals, active materials, and even some strange substances Ron couldn’t name.
"A rather decent harvest."
Vinard controlled the Titan to return to the home planet, his tone overflowing with satisfaction:
"This trip yielded approximately twenty-eight hundred complete Magic Stones, while the cost was less than five hundred.
That’s why I’m far wealthier than those Great Wizards who only know how to fight!"
His voice grew more smug:
"Several Top-level Great Wizards reportedly envy my wealth accumulation, after all, conquest is one thing, efficient resource utilization is another!"
As the Titan re-landed on the home planet’s surface, the entire experience was about to end.
But Vinard’s last words left a deep impression on Ron:
"Remember everything you saw today, my child.
This is true Alchemy—not just a creator, but a transformer, conqueror, and even a Creator!"
"When you can also harness such power, you will truly enter our world."
The consciousness connection gradually disconnected, and Ron returned to his mobile workshop.
But the awe-inspiring experience remained clear in his mind.
The feeling of controlling superior power, freely reshaping matter, ignited an even fiercer desire deep within his heart.
"True power... creation..."
He gently caressed the silver insignia in his hand, eyes burning with a greedy flame.