High Above

The three-meter-long Thunder Sword is simply a weapon that only giants can use. In fact, Martin Xuanfeng who uses it is indeed a giant - this is brought about by their family's unique bloodline inheritance of the 'Thunder Monster'. Impact.

The Thunder Behemoth is a monster-like Bysen Giant Ox. It is extremely large, almost the same as an ordinary elephant. The thick hair all over its body can accumulate extremely large amounts of electricity during movement, and then uses its spiral-shaped horns to Fire an arc of thunder to attack enemies.

If Ian did not kill Martin instantly, but gave him time to show some strength, then the clan leader of the Xuanfeng tribe could even show Ian what a 'Thunder Body' is. His body can move in the fierce battle. It can produce a power of more than 200,000 volts, and with the Thunder Sword, it can easily reach more than 700,000 volts.

By then, the entire neighborhood will be scorched and shattered by the electricity he spills, and even the armor may be pierced by the electricity.

This is obviously a weapon that is coveted by sublimates who specialize in the thunder attribute. Not only can it be combined with the inherited thunder power quality, but it also has several additional abilities. It is indeed worthy of the name of the last work of the great mountain craftsman.

But Ian wanted to tear him down.

"Thunder Bow, Thunder Sword and Heavy Stone Long Stick... are all good things."

Ian looked at the three weapons placed on the workshop table and was quite satisfied.

The other two weapons are naturally incomparable to the Thunder Sword. The only good thing about the Thunder Bow is the bow string, which is the power-generating tendon of the Phantom River Eel. It will create an extremely large high-heat current through the source of stimulation, and then pass through the bow. Guided by the inscriptions on the body, this power can be condensed into special electric arrows, achieving an effect close to electric armor-piercing cannons.

The long heavy stone stick has been shattered. Its only function is to absorb the surrounding rocks through the source material, increasing its weight and destructive power. It is very popular with earth system sublimators, and it is the completely opposite material to pumice stone.

However, the final Silver Scale Dragon Ring is a truly good thing.

【Silver Scale Dragon Ring】

[Third energy level·Psychic jewelry·Damaged·Cornerstone·Edible]

[A psychic defense accessory formed by the transformation of the dragon god's scales by the great craftsman Chrome Hammer. When intact, it can temporarily restore the silver scale shield with the peak strength of the third energy level. Due to the relationship between the dragon god high priest and the empire two hundred years ago, When the Southern Expeditionary Corps led the decisive battle, it suffered too many attacks that exceeded its defense limit and was damaged]

[Nowadays, it is impossible to create a 360-degree defense without blind spots, and the upper limit of defense has also been reduced]

[Those who hold this ring are the heirs of the oldest inheritance of the mountain people]

[Contains source material: 8497.7393 cornerstone units]

【……】

This is a third-level defensive psychic accessory!

Although it is in a damaged state, its strength is considered to be quite good among third-level jewelry.

Especially the edible one…

"Could it be fifth-level material?"

Ian looked at this ordinary-looking ring with expectation, and then shook his head with some disappointment: "The Essence of Origin only has a little bit of defense. Before it is damaged, it can probably be used as scraps of some high-energy ancient dragon materials, but It's far behind now...but I can learn from this defense structure and optimize the defense of my silver scale armor."

After all, it had withstood several rounds of concentrated fire from thirty-one rounds of charged rifles, and was hit by Ian's main gun using the power of the Ancient Dragon's core ether crystal to amplify the defensive shield. In terms of hardness, Ian himself estimated All a little bit.

Ian has reason to suspect that among the abilities related to the ancient dragons of Fudo Castle, there are definitely elements of the Qiang Steel Dragon. After all, the two people who designed this true form inheritance have definitely read the Book of Silver Glory and know the power of the Qiang Steel Dragon. secret.

It is absolutely normal for him to learn from it.

Putting this ring on his wrist - this thing is for a giant who is more than three meters tall. With Ian's size, it can only be used as a bracelet - the young man turned his head and looked at the frowning bald craftsman: "How about, is it possible to disassemble the Thunder Sword and Thunder Bow and use them as raw materials for the weapon system of the power armor?"

"……able."

Amber had a bitter look on his face, or a look of pain: "You may find me verbose, but I must tell you that in addition to its value as a sublimated weapon, the Thunder Sword itself is also a precious historical relic of the mountain people. "

"Its cultural value is also very great, even if it is sold to a museum for collection... I mean, it is really expensive, close to Vantale, or even more!"

This is really not what Amber said - the second-level Warcraft materials cost one to two thousand thalers, or even more. Sublimated metals and other materials used to make weapons may be much cheaper, but the price is about the same in large quantities.

As for a practical second-level sublimated weapon, its value is comparable to that of potions of the same level.

The total raw materials of the Thunder Sword are about two thousand thalers. Although its ability is relatively primitive and cannot compete with the new sublimated weapons in recent years, in terms of commemorative value and collection value, it has more than ten thousand thalers. The value of Thaler is very normal. If it is placed in the hands of some wealthy sublimators who prefer this ancient taste, they can sell all the research funds in Ian's hands now!

But here comes the problem.

"It will take at least half a year for this kind of weapon to be consigned to auction. Once the money is received, it will take another month or two to buy the materials. By then, our ashes and mud will probably be enough to grow vegetables."

Ian pointed out this point calmly: "I can't use this three-meter-high sword - after all, this thing can only be used by the inheritance of the mountain people. Because it is the thunder system, my armor can also be used. No."

"Half a year is enough for the mountain people to come and clean up more than a dozen times. At this time, a loss is a loss. Anyway, it is something that was picked up for free, so don't feel bad."

Ian doesn't feel bad, but a craftsman like Amber would feel bad, but in the final analysis, this is the Lord's thing, so he can do whatever he likes.

"The material is good."

Now that he has made up his mind to dismantle it, the bald craftsman has completely switched to technical thinking. This is why he is valued by Baron Ryan for entrusting him with such an important task: "Sir, you said that you want to abandon the 'light prism structure' and use it instead." Magnetic Storm Generator'... This is not a big problem. With the materials for the Thunder Sword, we can produce the finished product in about five days."

"As for the power armor, it is relatively simple. It can be made at the blacksmith shop. There is no need for an alchemy workshop. If you don't mind, we can start work on both sides and make them separately. Then they will be assembled together under your supervision. What do you think? ?”

The bald craftsman asked cautiously.

Ian took a deep look at Amber, smiled slightly, and nodded: "There is no need to be so cautious - the technical content of the power armor is not high, and the weapon system is just like that. I will also hand it over to Nauman City in the future. It's your ability to learn everything, and I will reuse you, so there is no need to avoid suspicion."

"However, just do as you say. But the speed should be faster. If there is a problem with the magnetic storm system and needs improvement, come to me immediately to discuss it. If it is completely unusable, we will discuss the third plan."

"……yes."

The craftsman's body trembled slightly, and he nodded deeply. This was gratitude from the bottom of his heart.

After the preliminary discussions are over, the next step is the technical part.

To be honest, Andor was actually surprised that Ian could immediately come up with a second or even third backup plan after one weapon system was rejected - for technicians, there are several backup plans. This thing is normal, but it is really touching that a teenage noble lord also has this quality.

In his opinion, the 'magnetic storm generator' is actually a very familiar structure... Isn't this just a slight modification and reversal of the lightning trigger of the Nauman City Alchemy Workshop?

Converting source matter into electric current is quite mature Terra technology, and even the alchemy workshop in Harrison Port has a similar engine.

Ian modified and fine-tuned the structure, and supplemented it with relevant lightning chemicals, so that this magnetic storm generator could instantly generate an electric current of more than 200,000 volts.

Andor could even imagine the appearance of thick arcs tens of meters long erupting from this rectangular magnetic storm generator - the design given by Ian is so complete that professionals can directly imagine the final result. .

The only question is, how did the lord of his own family obtain the theoretically confidential blueprints for the mine detonator?

It's so detailed, it's like it was modified according to the drawings!

Amber could only see that the design of this thing looked familiar and some roughly similar structures, but he had never seen the details inside!

If he asked Ian, Ian's answer would definitely be 'I picked it up on the road'.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

When the young man went to Nauman City for the first time, he went around the alchemy workshop and bought everything he could for free... Isn't this picking up?

As for those seemingly exquisite modifications in Andor, Ian used Earth's technology to assist the electric coil so that the charge can be released in a directional manner. This, coupled with Terra's inscription skills, can allow the current of the magnetic storm generator to flow. Hit the enemy in a 'more accurate' way.

Of course, it is normal to miss, so it is best to organize the equipment as a team.

This is also the reason why Ian initially chose light prism technology instead of magnetic storm technology as a weapon system - if you want to accurately strike something like electric current, you can only use Terra's sublimation technology.

"Remember to add an insulation layer to the inside of the magnetic storm power armor to make it more reliable."

Finally, Ian gave this instruction: "After all, our good boy is not a thunder attribute sublimator. If he is not careful, he may be scorched by his own current."

"Completely understand."

Amber nodded quickly. He couldn't wait to try the weapon system designed by his lord, who was obviously a technician. As a related technology enthusiast, he was quite looking forward to the actual lethality of the magnetic storm generator. .

Everything is starting to fall into place.

As the soldiers of the White People continued to escort the workshop workers on the list from all over the city, and even sent them back happily, the alchemy workshop in Ryan City gradually began to resume its most basic operations.

yes. Now, the entire alchemy workshop only has twenty or thirty people in total, and there are still a lot of missing technical craftsmen, so the efficiency is definitely not high.

But Ian never thought that he would be able to run at full speed as soon as he came to the workshop.

The most important thing is to let the people in Ryan City see that under his command, the workers in Ryan City can start to resume work and even make weapons to protect them.

This will boost their confidence.

In this way, at least in the future, when he fights with the mountain people's troops, there will be no turmoil or fleeing in the city behind him - the population loss at that time will be replaced by who knows how many refugees will need to be relocated later.

Ian and Scott left the alchemy workshop, which had begun initial operation, and he came back every day to inspect the progress.

It’s not that I’m afraid that the workshop workers will be passive and slow in their work, but I’m mainly afraid that they’ll be too smart and think they understand a structure that they clearly haven’t understood. As a result, the structure of the finished sample will be unbalanced, and they’ll have to start over again. Then they’ll have to start from scratch, and I don’t know how troublesome it will be. .

Before leaving, Ian looked at the expressions of the alchemists who were smiling because they had jobs again, and couldn't help but feel a little complicated.

——Do humans desire to work only in the most chaotic times and the most orderly times?

In chaotic times, work represents order and stability. In an era of order, work represents self-realization and dreams.

Ian was born in an era of order, but now he lives in a world of chaos. He wants to advance the era to the most orderly stage, but before that, he is destined to create endless chaos and killing.

Unlike Inaga II, Ian, who is now just a local lord, will definitely use artificial intelligence to make up for his lack of manpower.

But in this case, with the popularization of artificial intelligence, he will soon encounter the problems that Emperor Inaga II encountered.

That is, the vast majority of lower-level workers will lose their jobs.

Don’t say, ‘Wouldn’t it be better to only use part of the artificial intelligence? ’ This kind of stupid talk - if it is not to allow artificial intelligence to comprehensively coordinate resource allocation and ensure absolute fairness in the acquisition, distribution and mobilization of resources, then why use artificial intelligence? Isn’t it good for the empire to rule like this now?

That would cause a huge upheaval.

The craftsmen who are now happy because they have income again, and the workers who are looking at them with enthusiasm and gratitude, will have a different look when the time comes.

They will hate themselves and feel confused about the times.

And at that time, what should I do?

——Should we directly distribute currency and let the country support ordinary people so that they can consume, study, and live their lives to ensure the stability of the economic system?

——Or should we open up a completely new field, divert the energy of the whole people to this aspect, and suppress the turmoil?

Many ideas are flowing, and many of them are no different from nonsense to ordinary people.

but.

Ian is a prophet.

He must think about these issues in advance.

It's just that unlike those technical weapons, even the smartest great people can only take one step at a time for this kind of social problem.

"There will be a way."

Ian sighed in his heart: "If it doesn't work, let's take the sect route first and build the Chongling God Sect first - at least the sect route has a clear and reliable process for development, and we can change it when a better method is available. Bar."

This is a helpless move. However, Ian also vaguely found some inspiration from the 'Age of Gods' in the future of the spiritual disaster path.

Yes, from the perspective of fantasy novels in previous lives, Terra is an atypical world of swords and magic.

Psionics and sublimation skills are the magic of this world, but they are expressed in more rigorous and scientific methods, and they are very restrictive in terms of resources.

The progression of the potion system is very strict, and each level of improvement is a huge class jump.

But this does not mean that Terra will always be like this.

On the road to spiritual disasters in the future, the new era of gods has revealed another brand-new possibility.

The technology of the Dead Lord/Spiritual God can create the power of the real gods in the story and establish a complete system.

Consensus is faith and priesthood. The more people recognize this consensus, the stronger the god is.

The hell of the dead king is the kingdom of God.

Giving spiritual power is giving magic. Each god has different giving abilities due to different consensuses.

The core of the Dead King is the godhead. Only with the godhead can one transform from an ascendant to a spiritual god.

The ability to steal souls is the guidance of the Kingdom of God, and the support of the fallen king's subjects is the essence of divine power.

This is a brand new system of spiritual gods and magical arts based on the Ascended System.

The Age of the Gods has been proven to work.

So……

Can we also try to develop a technology to bring real ‘magic’ to the world?

A system that only relies on knowledge and learning to allow everyone to possess the power of sublimation and psychic abilities... Although it also requires talent, it is at least a fairer system than today's world...

"Even God, the Kingdom of God, and even the age of gods were created by me on another path, so this path may not be impossible."

"The arcane path that exists in possibility?"

As a technician, Ian can only imagine this and try to do it as much as possible.

He doesn't guarantee success - rather, anyone who thinks he can is lying.

He can only keep working hard and thinking.

Try to create a...new path to the future.

But that's what happens later.

After quelling the rebellion of the mountain people and completely controlling the entire Laian Territory, things became peaceful.

Today, Ian is more concerned about the majority of the mountain people who will rebel in the near future, as well as various trivial matters.

"It is expected that the light prism system cannot be used. This kind of weapon that requires high-purity lenses and photochemical agents can only be equipped in small quantities."

"Although the magnetic storm system is unstable, the manufacturing difficulty and raw materials are relatively simple... Fortunately, there are a number of skilled workers here in Ryan. Otherwise, starting from scratch will waste a long time."

Putting aside the possibility of the 'arcane path' for the time being, Ian considered these things in his mind.

Next, he has to prepare for the food team barracks that will arrive tomorrow, and in the evening he has to refine a batch of ammunition for the rechargeable rifle: "We also have to try to contact the Dragon Worship Cult to get the movements of the mountain people. Otherwise, if we want to Knowing when the opponent will attack the Ryan Territory can only be guessed."

Dragon Worship Cult, mountain people, food, new weapons...

There are a lot of things to do in the territory. If it weren't for Scott's help and the people below were still in the fear period, they were still serious. Ian would not be able to manage it by himself.

Of course, with the auxiliary calculation module, Ian basically spends no time calculating simple material allocation problems, but a reliable government team must be established.

"Let Elder Pude send a group of people over again."

Ian shook his head and sighed: "Next, we have to purchase fish from Trois-Rivières and Port Harrison to ensure protein intake... We also have to find a way to get some sugar. Many alchemy bases require pure sugar, and the sweetness of sugar is also The most natural tranquilizer and happy potion, the people in the territory need this."

“There’s so much to do, it’s time to make a list.”

Scott followed Ian. He listened to the boy's complaints and muttering to himself, and his heart was actually filled with admiration.

In his opinion, Ian can do it all and plan so many things in one or two days, which is considered to be the fastest among the fastest.

No one or any lord, even if they have the same idea as Ian, will never have a plan like Ian's - it is a journey that is accurate to minutes or even seconds.

Time is spent in this busy way.

Soon, the day passed in full swing.

Terra 773, October 26, 10:15 am.

Ian's grain caravan arrived in Ryan Territory on time.

They were not ambushed, were not late, and judging from the number, they were not even lost. The Platinum Iridium Workshop and the Marquis of Barton were so proud that they did not go missing from the Central Plains to Nanling. The vehicles were fully loaded with various vehicles. Trucks carrying various grains, dried meats, various beans and canned fruits arrived at the storage camp that had been sorted out last night amid the cheers of everyone in Ryan City.

This was quite surprising to Ian. He did not expect that the grain transport team arrived safely without any accident.

What are Feiyandi and the rebellious mountain people doing? What about their intelligence officers and special operations teams? !

This is so unexpected.

"The continent of Terra always surprises me."

With such unexpected joy, Ian was going to have a good chat with the person in charge of the food caravan, and then go meet the person in charge of the colonel who helped escort the food caravan, thank him for his responsibility... and then bring him with him. His troops were forcibly recruited.

Ian wasn't worried about offending anyone.

Presumably the other party has already made corresponding preparations. Ian didn't believe that Colonel Mayowa would send a group of pure newcomers to him without any clues. This was a tacit understanding between the two parties.

But the results are somewhat confusing.

Because before meeting the caravan leader and escort captain, Ian first met several mountain knights who looked arrogantly and looked at him with suspicion and dissatisfaction.

"Are you Ian? The guy who calls himself Lord Ryan?"

The dark gray-haired mountain knight at the head stepped forward with a rather dissatisfied tone and looked at the young man: "Although I don't know your origin, you are breaking the law! The Ryan Territory has long been divided into several As a knight leader, there is no longer Lord Ryan!"

"Don't think that you can call yourself Lord Leian by taking advantage of the fierce battle between the Xuanfeng Tribe and the Yamaguchi Kengu Tribe - Leian City is my territory!"

This gray-haired mountain knight also has the second level of strength... just average, not as good as Martin, and about the same as the other two rebellious mountain leader.

The mountain knights behind him were obviously headed by this knight, and they also stared at Ian with indignation.

——Where did this idiot come from?

Looking at the idiots, idiots, and even some classic villains of the mountain knights in front of him, Ian couldn't help but frown.

Then, he figured something out, and his expression suddenly relaxed.

"Scott." He turned his head and said to his serious deputy: "Remember to help me draft a letter of thanks to the Marquis of Barton and Colonel Mayowa later - I can bring fools and idiots together. Together, send it to me through legal means, and no one else can do it except them."

"Yes." The young man even sighed with emotion: "If it weren't for their help, I would have to put in a lot of effort to catch and kill these guys with claims one by one."

——High-end teammates will occasionally appear in the form of opponents.

——At this time, it’s time to strike hard!

"You kid, what are you talking about?!"

The leader of the mountain people was actually a little uneasy. The news he got from Nauman City was that Ian actually took advantage of the fierce fight between the rebel mountain people and the Xuanfeng tribe, and then picked up Le'an City... This is in line with him. He had no doubts about it, and he was even jealous of Ian's luck, and he was able to win back the Ryan Territory so easily.

Anyway, I picked it up for free, so it’s okay to fuck him!

But later, after hearing that Ian actually claimed to be the lord of Ryan City, the knight immediately became anxious - this was tantamount to cutting off his channel to the nobles for no reason. No matter what, he must immediately stop Ian from doing this. An unforgivable act of seizing territory and claiming territory!

So he immediately joined the escort team and rushed from Nauman City to Ryan City overnight.

Came in front of Ian.

——This fair and clean boy is really good-looking, but at first glance, you can tell that he is not very good at fighting. Guys who came from the laboratory are like this...

This information flashed in his head. The gray-haired mountain knight was about to introduce himself, give his name, and then show off his skills and tell the other party that he was not someone to be trifled with...

He saw a hand.

A slender, fair hand, with skin so translucent that it seemed transparent... was grabbing at his head at an incredibly fast speed!

"retreat!"

"If you are caught, you will die!"

As an ascendant, this was his fastest and most correct instinctive reaction. Alarm signs rang in the heart of the mountain knight who had not had time to tell his name. He suddenly understood that all this might be a conspiracy, and it was the empire that completely wiped out these people. The conspiracy of the mountain people faction.

In fact, he is not stupid, but he is confused when he cares, and he was misled by the wrong news in Nauman City.

He actually had a chance to cause a lot of trouble for Ian.

but now……

"ah!!!!!"

The mountain knight let out a roar, and while retreating rapidly, his body swelled up in an instant, and the raging source of essence burst out from the source in his heart. Its speed and fierceness had already caused damage to his body. Great damage.

But it's too late to care about these little things. If you don't fight for your life, you will die soon!

The dusty rocks on the surrounding ground floated up out of thin air, and layers of bluish-gray rock armor visible to the naked eye emerged from the surface of his skin. This armor, which was strong enough to block the volleys of alchemical firearms, gave him the best chance of becoming a lord across the Baisen Mountains. reliance.

At the same time, he raised his right hand, holding a high-explosive alchemy firearm. In fact, he had already made plans to fight if the negotiation failed, but he did not expect that the other party would be more decisive than him.

He has done everything a second level can do.

But unfortunately, it's too far behind.

That hand had already grasped the mountain knight's head, as if caressing it.

But it turned out not to be the case.

Bang - a popping sound like a balloon being popped.

Bloody ice shards were flying all over the sky, like rain falling.

The boy took his hand back.

His greatest enemy in the legitimacy of the rule of the Rhian Territory was dead.