Cataclysm King

Ji Xun finally understood that the entire alliance army's base was in a huge mobile mechanical city.

It was also the first time for him to see such a large-scale war fortress with such advanced technology.

As Katarina walked, she also introduced those black technology equipment that were more than ten stories high and did not belong to this era.

[Life Core Circulation System], [Estram Magic Matrix], [T11 Arcane Particle Acceleration Cannon], [Void Vortex Assault Engine], [Magic Oscillator Shield], [Element Harmonizing Furnace].

Ji Xun himself was proficient in some mechanical technology, and as soon as he heard the introduction, he roughly knew what these devices were used for.

Many of them were ancient technologies that he had seen the names of in classics, and now he saw the real objects here.

Being inside the mechanical city, a feeling of magic shining into reality constantly impacted Ji Xun's heart.

The mechanical level of the Talen Dynasty three thousand years ago was indeed far ahead of the present era.

The design of the entire mechanical city is very perfect.

Living area, factory area, crop production, combat area, leisure and entertainment area are all available.

This is enough to make the hundreds of thousands of people living in this mechanical castle self-sufficient.

Unknowingly, the two have walked to a high platform.

Catalina pointed to the huge boiler sprayed with "P11" white paint not far away and introduced: "At present, we have basically mastered the operation mode of the mechanical city. The only trouble is energy consumption. Over there is the core power boiler group [the heart of the P11 steam giant] that maintains the operation of the entire mechanical city. There are currently two energy supply systems, one is the conventional fuel function, which is also what we are using now; the other is a special device that I don’t understand. I suspect it is the "gravity drive" you mentioned. But now that the mechanical city doesn’t need to be started, it doesn’t consume much energy."

Super-large machines are all powered by steam, not because of anything else, but because of the low cost.

And even some very high-end black technology energy devices, the way to convert energy into power in the end is still "boiling water".

Ji Xun looked at it and said with emotion: "It's amazing."

"Yes. With this mechanical city, our alliance army will have some powerful means to fight against the enemy in the future."

Katerina also had a smile on her face.

After coming to the Old World, she hadn't felt relaxed for a long time.

As she said this, she thought of something and said, "It's just right that you are here. I will take you to see the weapon system. Our mechanics have tested the effectiveness of some war weapons, but there are still some permissions that are too high and there is no clue yet. You are knowledgeable, so please help me take a look."

Ji Xun himself was also very interested and nodded: "Yeah."

Katerina had no intention of hiding anything, and led Ji Xun to introduce it all the way.

There were many people in the Dragon Hunter Mechanical City. As the two walked along, people saluted her, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces.

Of course, Ji Xun saw it, and countless curious eyes fell on her "guest".

Probably curious about why the beautiful commander of the Alliance Army, the "Silver Mist Rose", took such great care to personally bring a strange man to visit the underground city.

Oh, no!

After taking power in the Lionheart Family, Catalina's previous nickname was a bit inappropriate.

Now she has a new nickname.

Ji Xun had heard of this interesting title, "White Jade Lion", from some intelligence about the Alliance Army from the intelligence dealer.

Lion represents majesty and kingly status, while white jade describes the ultimate beauty.

This nickname perfectly fits the current Miss Carter.

Ji Xun herself is not bad looking, and her temperament has become more profound after her extraordinary rank has increased.

Soon, the news that the leader of the Alliance Army led a young man to the base spread throughout the dungeon.

Unknowingly, people watching the excitement can be seen everywhere in the corners of the mechanical equipment.

Adults have to be restrained out of courtesy.

The children have no scruples, staring at the guest carefully with innocent and curious eyes.

Ji Xun did not feel any discomfort.

He has long been accustomed to performing under the spotlight, and sometimes he can still smile at those curious children.

But he also guessed something. When no one was around, he asked quietly: "Is this your recent trouble?"

Ji Xun certainly saw that Katarina could have visited more secretly, and she was deliberately taking him around.

The two had communicated before coming.

Of course he didn't mind helping his friend a little.

Katrina didn't deny it when she heard it, and chuckled: "You guessed it?"

"Heh"

Ji Xun also smiled and shook his head, saying nothing.

Soon the two came to the combat area of ​​the mechanical city.

There was heavy armor separating them, and the soldiers coming and going were all wearing sophisticated mechanical armor.

Ji Xun looked and found that the accessories on the mechanical armor were very familiar. Were they not the accessories of the [God Hunter Armor]?

Catalina noticed his stagnant gaze and explained, "We have already started production based on the drawings sent by the Song family. Although we are not yet able to produce a complete God Hunter armor, these weapon accessories can basically be mass-produced." She did not forget to glance at Ji Xun and said, "Thanks to you for introducing Mr. Song to me. Otherwise, we would be in a very passive position now. After all, a large part of our equipment and mechanics are provided by the Song family."

In the Shenxu Treasure House, Ji Xun introduced her to Song Can, which gave the two Eastern Wilderness forces a basis for cooperation.

It can be said that because of Ji Xun's relationship, many cooperations that require long-term trust can be quickly achieved.

Before the Southern Continent invaded the Eastern Wasteland, the Lionheart Family and the Song Family jointly transferred a large number of factories and resources.

This also provided a strong resource and industrial base for the Lionheart family to migrate to the Old Continent.

It is also an important guarantee for the rapid development of the Alliance Army.

To be honest, that initial meeting even determined the future development of the Alliance Army to a certain extent.

"Really."

Ji Xun smiled noncommittally.

In deducing his thoughts, he also saw the line of cause and effect, because a meeting once affected many current situations, and even this influence will continue to be effective in the future.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun, a sincere smile flowing in her crystal eyes: "Yes~"

At this moment, the two came to a heavily guarded cabin.

A sixth-level officer with the rank of senior colonel actually guarded the door personally.

It can be seen that the contents inside are indeed important.

Seeing Catalina coming, the team guarding the door saluted together, but the leading officer also stopped the two of them: "Sorry, Commander-in-Chief, we need to verify the identities of you and your friends!"

Catalina nodded and accepted the identity verification again.

Ji Xun entered this top-secret room together as a friend and technical adviser.

When I went inside, I saw a bunch of complex machinery connected to various lines and pipelines, as well as a huge magic pattern cannon with a diameter of more than two meters and a length of 100 meters.

This barrel is very strange. It looks like one, but in fact it is two obviously different spell barrels entangled together.

More like an oversized double barrel shotgun.

A group of mechanics in white coats are studying the function of this device.

Seeing Catalina come in, these people just said hello and continued to immerse themselves in research.

In fact, Ji Xun had guessed before he came in that this was the core attack cabin of the entire Machinery City.

The special magic cannon in the room is probably the most critical attack weapon.

He was also curious about what kind of weapons could support the war needs of this mechanical city.

Catalina introduced: "This cannon was basically completed when we discovered it. Judging from the magic pattern specifications, the power of this cannon will far exceed any other artillery we know. But the mechanics have been studying it until now , and I don’t understand how it is activated, let alone what ‘munitions’ are.”

As she said that, she glanced at Ji Xun, wanting to hear her friend's opinion.

After all, some of the top-secret information was only a one-way communication between her and this old friend. For example, the power source of the Hunter God Mecha was a special "gravity ball."

She knew that Ji Xun had some information that others didn't know.

The most important thing is that Catalina always feels that her old friend will bring "surprises".

Every time.

"You think too highly of me."

Ji Xun understood that look and laughed at himself.

He does have some research on mechanical technology, but he doesn't necessarily know more than those mechanics who have studied technology all their lives.

He originally came here out of curiosity and didn't think he could offer any useful advice.

Although I didn't recognize the mysterious incantation engraved on the huge cannon, I knew it was at least an eighth-level incantation or above.

Ji Xun looked at it and shook his head.

Catalina sighed secretly when she saw his expression, but didn't say anything.

After all, the mechanics of this kind of ancient relic have been researching for so long without any results. It is normal that my old friend cannot see it.

However, just when neither of them planned to find out anything about it and were just strolling around casually, Ji Xun got the research report on the artillery, and then his eyes froze: "Hey, the main material of this artillery is 'Demon-Draining Green Bronze' 'And 'blood-patterned steel'?"

Looking at the data in the research report again, his expression became serious.

Although the mechanics have not figured out how to use the artillery, they have figured out the basic structure.

Catalina keenly caught Ji Xun's expression, guessed something, and asked expectantly: "What's wrong?"

Ji Xun pondered for a moment, then said: "If I guessed correctly, I think I probably know what the 'ammunition' of this artillery is."

"real?"

Catalina's face instantly lit up after hearing this.

"Um."

Ji Xun nodded, but also poured cold water on it in advance: "If it is true as I guessed, 'ammunition' will not be easy to get."

Although Catalina knew that her old friends said it was difficult to get, it must be a very rare item, but she could not hide her expectation: "What do you need?"

Ji Xun said in a deep voice: "It may be a kind of 'dark matter'."

As he spoke, he explained in detail the origin of his statement.

When I first met Dong Qi in Starfall City, the two of them went to rob a secret research base of the Oran royal family.

The blueprints for the Hunter God Mecha were obtained from that base.

Ji Xun remembered that Dong Qi said at that time that the Oran royal family was researching a powerful special weapon.

She didn't know what the weapon was.

But among the scrapped accessories, two key materials were found: 'Demon-absorbing Green Bronze' and 'Blood-patterned Steel'.

There are not many special metal things that can be used in mechanical equipment.

Coupled with some other details mentioned by Dong Qi, Ji Xun was almost certain that the magic artillery in front of him was probably the secret weapon studied by the Oran royal family.

After further deduction, he witnessed the scene of the Mechanical Angel using dark matter energy to kill the seventh-order dragonborn in seconds, and he was probably sure that the weapons studied by the institute were directly related to the Mechanical Angel.

Now, Ji Xun was basically certain after seeing the details in the research report in front of him and the effectiveness of the inscriptions analyzed by the mechanics.

After hearing this statement, Catalina's expression became serious: "You mean, that is a power that only top-level card masters can master?"

"That's it for now."

Ji Xun's tone was also slightly helpless.

He estimated that the "dark matter energy" used by the mechanical heaven was a special state of energy that could only be mastered in the later stages of the practice of the magical and mysterious method of "The Lightless Sun".

Therefore, if "cannonballs" are really such a thing, they do not exist in nature and can only be produced by humans.

But if that were the case, the power of this artillery would be beyond anyone's imagination.

Catalina frowned as she heard this and said to herself: "It seems like we can only try our luck in finding the ruins?"

No matter how difficult it is, there will eventually be a solution.

Hearing this, Ji Xun corrected: "Not necessarily. That secret method is exclusive to the hero sequence. I am currently practicing it, and Aragorn, who you have met, is also practicing it. Maybe I can master this power in the future."

There is also the angel's corpse in Nan Jing's hand.

Anyway, the possibility is still there.

"Um."

After hearing this, Catalina's solemn expression improved a little, and she finally had a clue.

Ji Xun saw that the mechanics were troubled by the magic artillery ammunition that they had no clue about, which gave Catalina a "surprise".

Although it doesn't directly solve the problem, it at least gives a direction.

This was of great significance to the Allies.

With this beginning, Catalina led Ji Xun to continue visiting the Machinery City.

Not to mention, Ji Xun's insights and ideas solved many problems.

This tour lasted two hours.

After roughly visiting the Machinery City, Catalina led Ji Xun to a luxuriously decorated suite.

As the leader of the Allied Forces, she has the suite with the best view in the Mechanical City.

The suite has a huge floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the entire interior of the Machinery City.

Two friends who haven't seen each other for a long time have a lot to talk about.

There were no servants to interrupt, so Catalina personally greeted Ji Xun.

"What to drink? Or tea?"

"Well, thank you."

Ji Xun didn't see anyone outside at all, sitting in front of Catalina's desk in the study where she usually worked.

There is a large amount of top-secret information and precious ancient books piled on the table.

Ji Xun didn't shy away from it and started reading it casually.

After a while, Catalina brought the steaming tea and handed it to Ji Xun. At the same time, she introduced: "This is the information that the exploration team has obtained from the ruins and extradimensional space in recent times. Many of them have not yet been deciphered. Just help me take a look."

It was said to be for help, but actually it was given to Ji Xun.

Catalina knew that he was very interested in those ancient books, so she had been collecting them deliberately.

Ji Xun nodded and read carefully.

Of course he found that these classics had been carefully collected, and many of them were precious top-level extraordinary materials.

This is of great value to him.

Catalina herself was leaning on the table casually with a cup of tea, her slender legs just dangling in front of Ji Xun's eyes.

Faced with anyone else, she, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, would not show such a relaxed attitude.

This is only possible when meeting old friends.

Most of what was said outside was business before. Now that the door is closed, Catalina has completely shed her position and identity and asked in a casual tone: "Ji Xun, how are you doing lately? Is your trip to Donghuang going well?"

As she spoke, she frowned and added: "The East Barren side has basically been contaminated by the Silver Moon Sect, and the intelligence network I deployed has almost completely collapsed. In addition to the Song family, there are also some remote strongholds. It’s like breaking off the connection with Donghuang.”

Ji Xun looked through the classics quickly, not surprised.

He personally went to Donghuang and knew that the pollution of faith was serious.

In that kind of environment, the intelligence network is meaningless.

In the face of the pollution of faith, any loyalty is worthless.

He responded: "It's not bad. There was a lot of commotion in Thieves City, but it was a near miss."

When Catalina heard this, she was stunned for a moment and couldn't hide her surprise: "Ah? Are you the one who caused the commotion in Thieves City?"

Ji Xun asked, "You don't know?"

"I don't know. I only got some fragmentary information. It is said that there was a disturbance in the Bai family over in the Thieves City. It seems that there were many casualties."

Catalina shook her head and added: "The City of Thieves is the most polluted city in Silver Moon, and the information cannot be transmitted at all. This is all I know."

As she spoke, she did not forget to ask: "What's going on? Isn't there a conflict between the Bai family and the people from the Southern Continent? Why are you also involved?"

"It's a long story."

This matter made a big fuss, and Ji Xun didn't think there was anything bad to say, so he simply mentioned a few words.

He was just slightly surprised that the commander-in-chief of the Alliance Army didn't even know about it, let alone others.

"Huh? Are you the one who orchestrated the whole incident?"

Catalina listened to Ji Xun's story with a wonderful expression.

If she hadn't known Ji Xun for a long time, she would definitely not believe this was true.

Is there really someone who can plot against the Bai family in the Thieves City?

How dare you?

Also, four level 7 and one level 6 space card masters from the South Continent died?

Hiss.

The Bai family has become so strong?

But what surprised Catalina the most was that Ji Xun played the most core role in the story that sounded outrageous.

But how did you survive?

Catalina instinctively asked, "Did you advance to level 7?"

Ji Xun took a sip of tea and said calmly, "No. I just advanced to level 6."

Caterina breathed a sigh of relief.

But she was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise, "You advanced to level 6?"

She knew that Ji Xun was extremely talented, but if she remembered correctly, Ji Xun was only level 5 when they met last time, right?

Catalina thought her progress was amazing, and she had been praised as a "genius" by others since she was a child. Unexpectedly, this guy was even more outrageous.

Ji Xun said: "Yes. With some opportunities and good luck, you can advance smoothly."

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Katerina rolled her eyes at him, but she didn't think it was good luck.

But besides the shock in her eyes, she was more relieved.

She was happy from the bottom of her heart that her old friend had become stronger.

But at the same time, Catalina also wondered: "Then how did you survive at level six?"

There was no need to beat around the bush about their relationship, the question was very straightforward.

Level six is ​​indeed very strong in the East Wilderness.

But judging from the result of this incident, whether it is the Bai family or the enemies of the South Continent, it is definitely not difficult to kill a level six.

This guy also offended two powerful enemies at the same time, how could he survive?

It would be troublesome to explain the battle process, Ji Xun just said casually: "Although I have only advanced to level six, for some reasons, my combat power is still good. For example, I got a very powerful relic, which is also an important reason why I can survive this time."

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Katerina rolled her eyes at him, obviously not believing it.

The two of them had adventured together before, so she certainly knew that this guy's understatement might be about countless thrilling life-and-death crises.

The dangers that Ji Xun had experienced were definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Catalina thought of this, her eyebrows moved slightly, and she didn't ask for details.

A touch of emotion flashed across her crystal eyes, and she said, "Speaking of this, it's not easy for us to meet every time."

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Ji Xun raised his eyebrows slightly and didn't say anything, but he also felt that way.

In this world full of death and crisis, no one can guarantee how long they can live.

Especially in the current war situation.

As soon as they met, Catalina was already sighing, wondering if they could meet next time.

But both of them were open-minded.

They didn't say much about this topic.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun who was reading the classics seriously, and the strange color in her crystal eyes faded.

The two chatted casually.

At this time, she suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way. It's a good thing that you are here. Will you accompany me to a reception dinner in the evening?"

"Dinner?"

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows and took a look.

Catalina: "Yes. General Ragon is coming to the base, and the Allied senior officials are holding a banquet. Of course, I can't be absent."

"Oh?"

When Ji Xun heard this, he had actually guessed her purpose.

Before coming, Catalina said that she had encountered a little trouble and needed help. It seems that this is it.

Catalina knew that he could guess it, so she didn't explain much and left a little suspense.

But she looked at Ji Xun's expression, her eyes swept across a hint of teasing, but turned to ask another question: "Mr. Ji Xun, as my good friend, didn't have a grand reception dinner, but asked you to attend a reception banquet for outsiders. Am I a little rude?"

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Ji Xun smiled and shook his head.

Of course he wouldn't mind.

If he wasn't a friend, he wouldn't come at all.

If he came, of course he wouldn't care about the politeness of dinner or not.

The Allied commander-in-chief allowed her to sit in her office and read a book, which was absolute trust and extraordinary treatment.

Catalina knew he wouldn't mind, so she mentioned it on purpose, and then she said, "Of course I will personally receive you."

The dinner was too polite.

It was satisfying to have a drink with old friends.

"Heh"

Ji Xun smiled.

It had been a long time since they last met, and the two of them were not unfamiliar, but got along more comfortably.

He didn't care at all, but just brought the topic back to the previous topic, and asked, "If I remember correctly, General Ragon is from your mother's family? Has he advanced to the seventh level?"

He could remember every name he had ever seen in the newspaper.

So he clearly remembered that General Ragon was the commander of the 91st Legion of the Federation, a powerful figure in the military, and also a sixth-level card master who had been famous for a long time.

But a sixth-level person was not enough for Catalina, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, to personally receive him.

Catalina blinked and said, "You can guess this?"

Ji Xun smiled and said nothing.

After advancing to the sixth level, his current deduction ability is already very exaggerated. This little information is enough for him to restore the whole incident.

Ji Xun thought of something and asked the same question again, with a slightly playful expression: "Is this the trouble you mentioned before?"

Katerina smiled, showing her neat white teeth, and responded without looking away: "Yes."