Chapter 795: The Leadership Module and the All Spark (Patreon)

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In the ancient myths of Cybertron, the weapon of the First Awakener— the Starblade, and Megatronus Prime's weapon— the Requiem Blaster, are indisputably the two most potent Primus weapons. They played a vital role for the Thirteen Primes in vanquishing the evil entity who, according to legends, once attempted to obliterate Cybertron and the Universe.

With the shattering and disappearance of the Starblade, the Requiem Blaster now in Sun Cheng's possession could rightfully be called the most destructive of the Primus weapons.

Clasping the Requiem Blaster in his hands with excitement, Sun Cheng meticulously observed the changes occurring in the weapon.

In Cybertron's ancient lore, Megatronus Prime was the second Cybertron Primus to fall, succeeding Liege Maximo. However, Skyfire's understanding of these ancient Cybertronian myths is solely based on books, so he knows little about the stories hidden behind the legends, leaving Sun Cheng equally perplexed.

Solus Prime and Megatronus Prime were lovers, yet within the weapons forged by these lovers, two restrictions were placed. Once the first restriction is triggered, the Requiem Blaster, which originally could absorb external energy sources to fuel its user, would instead consume any wielder who attempts to use it. The second restriction shuts off the Requiem Blaster's ability to draw energy from Stars.

Sun Cheng is uncertain of when Solus Prime embedded these two restrictions within the Requiem Blaster. If they were placed at its inception, this revelation would undoubtedly shock him. There could only be two explanations: either the other Primus figures had predicted Megatronus Prime's potential fall from grace long ago, or, as recorded in Skyfire's memories, time-travelers from the future had genuinely visited Cybertron multiple times. In other words, the theories of time-travel, once proposed and modestly researched by Cybertronian scientists, were indeed feasible.

Nevertheless, Sun Cheng is more inclined to believe that during their battle against the wicked invader, Solus Prime and the others began to notice Megatronus Prime's yearning for absolute power and, as a precaution, imposed these restrictions upon his weapon. Otherwise, this fallen Primus would be pitiable, forever manipulated by both his brethren and lover.

While Sun Cheng is intrigued by the Requiem Blaster and the tribulations Megatronus Prime once faced, his interest is currently more on the weapon itself. After brief exploration and interaction, he now understands the current state of the Requiem Blaster. Having absorbed the energy of thirteen Leadership Modules, the weapon has finally been fully purified. The restrictions set by Solus Prime no longer exist, and this Primus weapon can now draw energy constantly to supply Sun Cheng.

It's no exaggeration to say that even without its invincible capabilities, the Requiem Blaster's ability to absorb energy from Stars and surrounding electromagnetic waves alone makes it worth the tremendous effort Sun Cheng invested to persuade Optimus Prime to trade the energy of thirteen Leadership Modules.

Sun Cheng can't fully test the weapon's full potency due to the confined space of his laboratory, but he's not in a rush. He attaches the Requiem Blaster to his back, and immediately, modified sections of his mechanical spine secure the weapon, integrating it into his mechanical body. This integration, meant to facilitate communication with the weapon's rudimentary consciousness, seems effective, so Sun Cheng plans to keep it.

In the following time, Sun Cheng patiently oversees the creation of his new mechanical body and the construction of the Explorer-class Spaceship in Base Two. Only a few elite Decepticon engineers like Atlas are privy to another top-secret task at Base Two— constructing the Stellar Extraction Tower.

Yes, with the complete removal of the Requiem Blaster's restrictions, Sun Cheng can't wait to utilize it alongside the Stellar Extraction Tower to create a brand-new All Spark.

In the ancient tales of Cybertron, the All Spark is a man-made Sacred artifact. The Thirteen Primes, inspired by the Leadership Module, created it using Megatronus Prime's weapon, the Requiem Blaster. When Sun Cheng first arrived in the Transformers Universe, he encountered the All Spark twice at close range in Sector Seven. Although he was too weak at the time to comprehend its mysteries, after the battle in Las Vegas, he obtained fragments of the All Spark. Over the past two years, through continuous research on these fragments, he has gained significant understanding of the All Spark.

At its core, the energy of the Leadership Module is indeed superior to that of the All Spark. It can seamlessly integrate into any Cybertronian, be they Decepticon or Autobot. It serves as a life source, similar to the myths of Cybertron, supplying energy akin to what's converted within a Spark.

On the other hand, the All Spark, being a man-made Sacred artifact, has energy levels distinctly inferior to the Leadership Module and is influenced by its creator's consciousness. For instance, the fragment shattered during the Las Vegas battle might have been tainted by Megatronus Prime's corrupting thoughts and desires at its creation. Consequently, its energy is more chaotic and wild. Decepticons only need proximity to be empowered by it, and mechanical lives birthed from it are rampant Decepticons.

In contrast, while Autobots, owing to their past leadership under the superior general of Cybertron— Sentinel Prime, know how to control this All Spark, they cannot draw energy from it. Hence, despite it being a man-made artifact, Autobots would rather destroy it in dire situations than let it fall into the hands of Megatron and the Decepticons. In their possession, every electronic item on Earth could be transformed into Decepticons, leading to a catastrophic situation for the Autobots.

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