Chapter 128 – Plotting [First Change] (2/2)
Tang Tian’s expression changed, he understood immediately.
Big Nine hugged his head and squatted, since he has thick skin and flesh, but he did not move.
This group of bastards… …
The attacks rained down in torrents, Tang Tian clamoured for safety, which was an extremely embarrassing sight.
Without warning, an attack suddenly came from below Big Nine, like a venomous snake in the shadows, it gave a deadly attack.
Tang Tian froze, and was pricked by the sword.
Failed!
When he retreated from the Chamber of the Eighteen Bronze Figures, he gritted his teeth. That damned 11!
He should have made Big Nine move, so that they were unable to hold their positions… …
Number 11 was too crafty, I must find an opportunity to get rid of it… …
Again!
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Sai Lei was a little surprised, Tang Tian had not come out for days. Just that every few hours, there would come a moment of angry bellows and howls from where Tang Tian was practising.
What was this fellow doing?
However…… he was indeed a hot-blooded teen… …
Sai Lei unconsciously revealed an understanding smile at the corner of her mouth. Tang Tian was the most extraordinary person she had met in years. He never hid his ambitions, and he was always that over-confident.
Although sometimes, he was too haughty for one’s liking, she must admit, among all the geniuses she has met, she was most in favour of Tang Tian. In the very least, Tang Tian never complained that he was tired.
Upon thinking of the martial spirit contract she had signed with Tang Tian, she felt that she would be able to realise what she dreamt of. Her own destiny, had been tied together with this fellow.
“What progress have you made?” Suddenly, Bing’s voice came from behind her.
Sai Lei jumped in shock, turned around, saw that it was Bing and was stunned momentarily, “Don’t you need to practise with him?”
“No need.” Bing shook his head. Recalling Tang Tian’s training these few days, he really felt there was no need for him to be around. Initially, he was still thinking of giving pointers to Tang Tian, as he was the Chief Instructor of the Southern Cross Army, and he had unique analyses of the battles. But very soon, he realised: Tang Tian was continuously attempting new methods.
Although with most of the methods, he could tell at a glance that they would fail, he did not step in to interfere.
Having Tang Tian plot by himself, and having him give pointers, these two ways were completely different in helping Tang Tian to grow. Bing knew deep in his heart that such qualities of continuous reflection were extremely rare.
Many soldiers obey orders, but not many reflect, and during his term as an instructor, those soldiers who always reflected had great accomplishments eventually.
“What about these mechanical weapons?” Bing’s gaze fell on Sai Lei.
At the mention of mechanical weapons, Sai Lei was immediately perked, she had been immersed in these mechanical weapons for very long in this dark place, finally she could speak about them to a like-minded person, thus she started to blabber instantly.
“Extremely good! Southern Cross Army was indeed the golden age of mechanisms, these mechanical weapons have many mechanisms which are now lost, extremely intricate.” Sai Lei was exultant, “Look at these joints, the joints are now more intricate, but their functions are not as practical as these joints.”
Hearing these compliments, Bing did not seem happy, instead he frowned, “Then in your opinion, can these mechanic weapons adapt to current battles?”
Sai Lei pondered, “Low rank and mid rank battles, they should be able to serve their purpose, but for high ranks, they would not be suitable anymore.”
Bing finally expressed some interest, “How so?”
“Mechanical weapons are able to release large amounts of True Power, and strengthen martial techniques, which also means that they need to be able to withstand True Power. But high level True Power is highly destructive, which normal materials are not able to withstand. I have analysed this Southern Cross Bronze, it can withstand True Power only till level eight. True Power above level nine, they are unable to withstand.” Sai Lei spoke incessantly.
Bing declined to comment, “These mechanical weapons are just normal standard equipment, for the use of normal soldiers. The mechanical weapons that experts used will not have such situations of unable to withstand True Power occurring.”
“That’s right.” Sai Lei did not rebut, she continued, “However, let’s look at other sects, the weapons they use when they are at high levels. Treasures, Silver Grade Treasures, the martial spirit would already be extremely powerful, let alone the Gold Grade. The crux is, it is smarter. The power of the blood meridians of the Onyx Soul is similarly extraordinarily strong, those shocking blood meridians are like a massive treasure vault. Their bodies can be trained to a shocking state. The Clan Union’s Spirit General Research, although their spirit generals are odd-shaped, they are equally powerful. Look at some of the most mainstream sects now and you will discover, at the high levels, they would all have a common trait of relying more on their martial spirits.”
“Relying more on martial spirits?” Bing seemed to be deep in thoughts.
“Yes.” Sai Lei seemed familiar, “Treasure Martial Spirits, stimulation of blood meridians is also closely connected to martial spirits, and even more so for the Spirit General Research. Because, regardless of whether it is the power of the body or the mechanism, there will be a limit. Only the power of martial spirits has greater flexibility.”
“I understand.” Bing suddenly comprehended, “Combine mechanism and martial spirit.”
“Yes, but I now discovered, this problem is not that simple.” Sai Lei laughed bitterly, “I need to fully digest these techniques before it is possible. This is a massive project.”
“No hurry, take your time.” On the contrary, Bing seemed rather patient, he recalled another matter, “Oh right, there’s a matter that I need your assistance with.”
“What matter?” Sai Lei asked.
“Please reform a Bronze Mechanical Ostrich.” Bing explained, “The antiques of the Southern Cross Army are still too eye-catching. I hope you can reform it into a style that is suitable for present day, so that no one will ever link it with the Southern Cross Army.”
Sai Lei understood, and was instantly excited, “This is very simple. Haha, let me think, what style should I change it to? It must be swag! I have an idea… …”
Sai Lei muttered to herself, and then totally ignored Bing, getting to work on her own.
Bing did not disturb, in his eyes, mechanics were always like this.
Suddenly, he froze.
Bing’s eyes flashed a look of shock, swoosh, he suddenly vanished.