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Chapter 935: Chapter 625: Trash is Trash

After interrogating Lei Wende, Lu Chen left the dungeon and went directly to the weapons factory for inspection; he wanted to see the current production status of the rune weapons.

When Lu Chen appeared at the weapons factory, Li Yu, who was in charge of rune weapon manufacturing, hurried out to greet him. The manufacturing of the rune weapons was initially entrusted to Mo Xing and his brother.

However, there is a tricky aspect of the rune weapons; engraving runes requires at least someone of the Master Realm, and neither Mo Xing nor his brother had such strength yet. Their craftsmen were also rarely qualified for the task.

Ultimately, Lu Chen assigned the task to Li Yu from Luoyang Academy, entrusting him to bring those above the Master Realm with the talent for rune engraving from the two academies to produce the rune weapons.

Seeing Lu Chen, Li Yu immediately saluted, “Greetings, Your Majesty, may you live forever, forever and evermore!”

Lu Chen nodded slightly, “Dispense with the formalities.”@@novelbin@@

“How is the progress of the rune weapon manufacturing?”

Li Yu replied, “We have made two thousand rune muskets and thirty rune cannons.”

Lu Chen inquired, “Have the rune cannons been tested for their power?”

Li Yu answered, “They have, and the power is very significant. If a direct hit were made on a Celestial, they might not withstand it.”

Lu Chen said indifferently, “Celestials also vary in strength and weakness.”

Li Yu said, “Indeed, Your Majesty, but the power is truly quite formidable. You can test fire the cannon yourself.”

Lu Chen replied, “Then let’s go, let me see for myself the power of this cannon you’ve manufactured.”

Li Yu immediately gestured for him to follow, “This way, Your Majesty.”

Soon, Li Yu led Lu Chen to the testing ground, where several cannons were already in place.

One of the cannons was covered in golden runes and looked quite distinct from the others; beside it, there was also a golden rune musket.

Lu Chen asked, “The materials used to make this cannon seem different?”

Li Yu replied, “Your Majesty, the materials inside this cannon are the same as the others, except for a reinforcement layer we applied to the outside. We have added some special substances from Fengyin Island.”

“It’s the same substance that Great Sum used to make the Piercing Cloud Bow and Piercing Cloud Arrows.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen thought for a moment. This kind of substance was quite unique, and if it could be used on rune weapons, it would indeed make them much sturdier. However…

Lu Chen then continued to inquire, “It’s difficult to dissolve this material, isn’t it?”

Li Yu responded, “Yes, we specifically assigned people to dissolve this material, but so far, only two cannons and ten muskets have been plated with a layer of it.”

Lu Chen did not ponder further. He immediately approached the cannon and instructed the soldiers, “Load the cannon; I will test it myself.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The soldiers sprang into action, loading the cannonball. Then, Lu Chen placed his hand behind the cannon and began to channel spiritual power into it.

As the spiritual power flowed, the golden runes on the cannon’s surface emitted a blue glow; and as the blue light drew closer to the muzzle, the rune cannon boomed. In the next instant, the ground caved in.

After the cannonball was fired, it flew a great distance before landing in the forest. Not long afterward, a huge mushroom cloud rose from afar.

This…

Seeing the mushroom cloud, Lu Chen was stunned. Was this a rune cannon?

It felt like a nuclear weapon. With the mushroom cloud’s ascent, the testing site was blasted into a vast crater. An ensuing shockwave swept towards Lu Chen and the others; fortunately, they were at a sufficient distance. Otherwise, some of the lower realm soldiers might have been blown away.

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Under the sweeping force of the shockwave, some ordinary soldiers could hardly keep their bodies steady, and they quickly clung to the nearby large trees.

After the explosion had ended, Lu Chen spoke, “Hmm, the effect is quite good, you all did very well!”

Li Yu said excitedly, “Thank Your Majesty!”

To receive praise from the Sum Emperor was an immense honor.

Lu Chen estimated the power of the cannon. It wouldn’t be a problem to kill a Celestial of the tenth layer of the Realm instantly—the Celestials in the Cultivation World were just the most common cultivators, naturally unable to withstand the power of weaponry nearing that of a low-yield nuclear device.

At this moment, the corners of Lu Chen’s mouth lifted slightly. Once the prohibitions of the Misty World disappeared and those invaders from the Misty World came rushing in, seeing these cannons, would they feel a particularly pleasant surprise?

This gift would definitely satisfy them greatly!

Lu Chen then picked up a golden Rune Weapon, quickly loaded a bullet, and aimed at the distant woods.

Infusing Spiritual Power, he pulled the trigger!

bang…

A loud noise followed by a blue bullet flying out. When it reached a certain distance, it suddenly exploded, with force comparable to a self-destructing cultivator of the Unity Realm.

Such power was already sufficient to cause severe damage to a Celestial. A few more shots, and killing a Celestial wouldn’t be a problem.

Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction once more and then said, “Very good, very good!”

At this moment, Lu Chen seemed to already envision the sight of those invaders from the Misty World scurrying around in panic.

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Qianyuan World.

Shenwu Dynasty, Imperial Palace.

The Imperial Palace of the Shenwu Dynasty was majestic and expansive, spanning nearly one hundred thousand square kilometers, adorned with brilliant gilded carvings and painted rafters.

Hanging at the very top of the palace was a tremendous hall, housing the fearsome Great Emperor who was dreaded by various worlds.

Ten thousand years ago, Emperor Shenwu had waged wars across many worlds, annihilating countless empires and worlds. Today, innumerable worlds bowed down to the Shenwu Dynasty.

However, at the peak of his prowess in warfare, Emperor Shenwu suddenly halted his conquests, returning directly to the Qianyuan World, where he has since resided in the Imperial Palace.

To be precise, he remained in the celestial hall above, having delegated even his court politics, devoting himself entirely to cultivation. He entrusted all state affairs to one woman, his current Empress.

At this very moment.

In a courtyard within the celestial hall, where the stream trickled and birds chirped among fragrant flowers, a tall and burly man approximately three meters in height was seated in a pavilion, meditating.

The next moment, a shadow appeared outside the pavilion.

Sensing someone’s arrival, the man asked, “How did the trial go?”

The shadow immediately replied, “Reporting to Emperor Shenwu, aside from Prince Lu Chen, the trials of all the princes have concluded!”

Hearing this, Emperor Shenwu didn’t seem surprised at all. He said indifferently, “Trash will always be trash.”

At that point, something seemed to occur to him, so he continued to ask, “I remember his Soul Bead was placed in a Lower World. Why has he not yet completed his trial?”

The shadow answered, “Emperor Shenwu, Prince Lu Chen seems engrossed in the pleasures of women, with no heart for cultivation, which is why his trial has still not ended.”

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