Chapter 2028: The Nine Cauldrons of the Divine Land! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
”If there's some problem, I, Lord Zhangchou, and the generals in the army will take the responsibility. There's no need for you to worry,” Wang Chong indifferently said.
”This…” After some hesitation, Zhang Que resolved himself and firmly replied, ”Yes!”
Time and time again, Wang Chong had used his intelligence to prove the correctness of his plans and his farsighted gaze.
If Wang Chong wanted to engage in large-scale production of ballistae, he undoubtedly had a reason for it, and there was undoubtedly a danger so great that it required going to such great lengths.
All Zhang Que could do was support Wang Chong to the utmost.
”Your Highness, I will go and mobilize the Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain teams to ensure that this news is kept secret,” Zhang Que added after some thought.
”Mm!”
Wang Chong nodded.
Zhang Que quickly departed, leaving Wang Chong alone in the hall with his thoughts.
A man of grand aspirations could not worry about minor details. There were too many obstacles in the Imperial Court, but what had truly hardened Wang Chong's resolve and made him discard all restraint were the dragon pearl An Yaluoshan had gifted to the 'Sage Emperor' at the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal, and the appearance of Genesis Supreme.
The country verged on destruction, and the disaster had already appeared. Extraordinary daring and skills were needed to protect the land and its people. Shrinking back would ultimately result in nothing getting done.
With the calamity imminent, Wang Chong needed ways to protect the people, and making the production of ballistae more efficient was an important step in this.
One last thing is left! Wang Chong quietly said to himself.
Buzz!
Wang Chong half-closed his eyes, and several thousand li away, Wang Chong's other consciousness awoke.
Roooar!
A roar resounded across the northwest. Several hundred li to the north of Wushang Village, deep in the mountains, a massive figure rose from the earth. The steely fur covering it and its savage white fangs revealed what this massive creature was.
The King Ape!
After defeating Khatabah and killing the High Priest, Wang Chong had gained ownership over the King Ape.
The King Ape was much stronger than the Behemoth from Talas, as was Wang Chong's control over Psychic Energy.
Thus, after the war was over, this peak Great General ape, possessing dense flesh, impressive defensive powers, and strength approaching the Subtle realm had survived.
But such a massive beast appearing in the interior would easily panic the people, so Wang Chong had moved it to the mountains, far from humanity, to be used when it was needed.
The King Ape was still extremely powerful, and it had been extremely helpful in the war. From a certain perspective, Wang Chong had already refined it into one of his clones.
But Wang Chong had summoned his giant ape clone for another matter!
Roooar!
The earth trembled under the ape's roar. The King Ape lowered its body, and then shot upward like a cannonball, jumping over the mountains.
The giant ape navigated the mountains at incredible speed.
To the King Ape, even these mighty mountains were rather small.
A few moments later…
Boom!
In a gust of wind, the King Ape landed in front of a giant foundry.
The foundry was about the size of a small city, channels running along the ground and smoke boiling into the air. The sounds of hammering and the hissing of molten metal came from all around, and the foundry was protected on all sides by armored soldiers.
Each person had their own duty and position!
If the members of the smithing clans had been present, they would have undoubtedly been astonished, as this foundry was incredibly well-hidden, with no indication of its existence on the maps.
In other words, this foundry did not exist to the common people.
The people in the foundry were surprisingly calm despite the descent of the giant ape, continuing to work as if it had never appeared.
As a group of patrolling soldiers passed by, they lowered their heads in a slight bow to the ape before continuing onward.
Roooar!
The giant ape roared, a mental ripple spreading out from it.
”Is it done?”
It was Wang Chong's voice!