LRAB Chapter 40 Liyue Mechanisms
Chapter 40 Liyue Mechanisms
Chapter 40 Liyue Mechanisms
"This item is called the 'Mysterious Flute'. Please take a look."
Zhongli placed three iron figures in the open space, arranging them in a row. Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi's gazes narrowed slightly; they could immediately tell that these iron figures were no ordinary creatures. These three iron figures were not cast from ordinary steel, but from a special alloy.
Swords, spears, halberds, powerful bows, and crossbows—if they struck this iron man, they'd be lucky to even leave a white mark. Even a Soul Master would find it extremely difficult to move such an iron man.
Zhongli stood a distance away from the three iron men, raising the "Mysterious Flute" in his hand. This flute, which looked like a work of art, pointed at the three indestructible iron men opposite him.
"puff!"
The gem on the Xuanji Flute flashed; Zhongli gently activated a mechanism on the flute. The next moment, Ning Fengzhi and the other two only saw a flash of cold light. Chen Xin's pupils contracted slightly.
"Pfft pfft pfft!"
That flash of cold light pierced right through the three iron men standing in a row. A hole was left in the heart of each man, allowing a glimpse of the wall behind them. And in the wall, a strangely shaped blade was stuck, its end still swaying slightly.
"This...this..."
Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi were both speechless with astonishment. Chen Xin estimated that if such power were to hit, even a Soul Saint's Martial Soul True Body would be absolutely unable to withstand it!
They had already thought the hidden arrows and silent darts they had seen before were quite formidable. However, compared to this terrifying weapon that could threaten even Soul Saints and Soul Douluos, it was nothing but a joke.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi even felt a chill run down his spine. He could sense that although Zhong Li had infused a small amount of soul power into this "hidden weapon," it wasn't much. Theoretically speaking, at most a Great Soul Master level assassin would be able to wield this weapon.
In other words, if an assassin were to use this hidden weapon to kill him at this moment, even if the assassin's strength was actually insignificant; if Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were not by his side, he would be in grave danger!
Such a terrifying thing is actually in the hands of the Heavenly Dou Royal Family. Could it be that what Zhong Li just said was true?
Originally, they certainly didn't believe that this magical "hidden weapon" was Tang San's own invention. They assumed it came from the Clear Sky Sect behind Tang San.
After all, the Clear Sky Sect has always been skilled in blacksmithing and forging; Tang San's father, Tang Hao, was one of the three "divine craftsmen" on the continent. While it was somewhat surprising that the Clear Sky Sect possessed such a secret weapon, it wasn't entirely unbelievable.
But who would have thought that this "hidden weapon" would actually originate from the Heavenly Dou Royal Family? The Heavenly Dou Empire had been quietly developing these things all along? That Emperor Xue Ye, who usually seemed so unassuming, had actually been hiding such a trump card all along?
Ning Fengzhi thought about it and felt a chill run down his spine if the army of the Heavenly Dou Empire were equipped with such weapons.
Don't even mention that the Heaven Dou Empire will destroy the Southern Star Luo Empire and unify the continent in the blink of an eye; if the Heaven Dou Empire ever wants to take action against them, the major sects of Soul Masters, they will be in imminent danger!
They never imagined that the hidden weapons in Tang San's hands had absolutely nothing to do with Zhongli or the Heaven Dou Empire; they actually came from another world. However, the creations Zhongli made using the Liyue Mechanical Arts were far more powerful than Tang San's hidden weapons.
In a sense, Liyue's mechanical magic is like a combination of the hidden weapon technology of Tang San's world and the soul-guiding technology of another continent in this world. However, it is far more advanced than either of these. Even soul-guiding technology ten thousand years from now would absolutely not be able to match the power of Liyue's mechanical magic, let alone it is now.
The most powerful mechanical arts are those that even demons have shed their blood for, and there are far more than just one. If she hadn't been ambushed by the enemy, how could that person have perished?
Although Zhongli had come into this world and was no longer subject to wear and tear, a slight pain still lingered in his heart.
Even the hardest rock has its own flaws.
While Zhong Li was slightly lost in thought, countless ideas were already running through Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's minds. After a while, Ning Fengzhi stood up, a wry smile on his face, and said, "I didn't expect that this amazing hidden weapon was actually made by the royal family. Uncle Fengzhi was blind."
Ning Fengzhi now understood. No wonder Tang San refused to sell him the manufacturing method and blueprints, no matter how high the price offered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It seemed Tang San had somehow obtained a batch of leaked materials from the Heaven Dou Royal Family; where would he have gotten the blueprints himself?
In an instant, Tang San's value and status in his heart also declined significantly.
But it's this Fifth Prince, Xue Li.
At this moment, unlike Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's feelings, the three elders felt completely numb.
Who am I, and where are we?
Do you think we don't know what kind of situation our Heavenly Dou Royal Family is?
Although they weren't members of the Heaven Dou royal family, as royal retainers, they were considered among the most core personnel of the Heaven Dou Empire, and they frequently saw Emperor Xue Ye. What Heaven Dou Royal Research Institute? What heaven-defying hidden weapons? Where would we get those things?
If the Heaven Dou Royal Family possessed such terrifying weapons and technology, would the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire still be so arrogant? Would those powerful Soul Master sects still be allowed to flaunt their power all the time?
Damn it, I'll show you what royal majesty and national supremacy are in no time!
"Uncle Fengzhi, you flatter me. Let's get back to the main point. Now that the Empire has manufactured such weapons, it naturally needs to manage them strictly. Otherwise, what if these deadly weapons fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives, or even into the Star Luo Empire's army?"
Zhong Li put away the "Mysterious Flute" that Ning Fengzhi found both frightening and enviable, sighed softly, and said.
For a moment, Ning Fengzhi also fell silent. He could guess part of what Zhong Li was going to say next, without needing to be told.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always been friendly with the Empire and has always been a law-abiding sect. I have no major concerns about these hidden weapons being in your hands. The state will not pursue the batch you purchased before, so Uncle Fengzhi can rest assured."
Zhong Li continued.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Even with a wry smile in his heart, Ning Fengzhi still bowed deeply and said, "Zhongli's words mean that although he has managed to save his batch of hidden weapons, he still owes the Heavenly Dou Empire a favor, neither big nor small."
"If you wish to obtain this weapon again in the future, that's fine too. I understand that your sect's situation is unique, and your need for self-preservation is quite strong."
Zhong Li sat back down and spoke calmly. Ning Fengzhi was taken aback at first, then a look of joy appeared on his face.
(End of this chapter)