Chapter 480: Can Be Said to Be Extremely Happy

Within the Haotian Academy, led by several elders, a series of research groups dedicated to the development of Gauss weapons was rapidly assembled.

For cultivators, altering the form of lightning, fire, and other elements was no rare feat; in truth, some powerful spells manifested the auspicious shapes of dragons, phoenixes, or qilins not merely for visual splendor, but because these auspicious forms, born of ancient bloodlines, inherently represented a form of power or control over specific energies.

Among the spells handed down through the generations within the Haotian Academy, similar techniques existed, and turning lightning and fire into gossamer threads was merely a method to temper one's profound control over magic.

Of course, to merely shape it subtly was already quite impressive; to truly confine its outward conductivity and make it resemble a fine thread required, aside from a few rare geniuses, super-mighty figures who had entered the domain of laws through this single path.

Perfected Cultivator Baoping had only just been conducting research with his disciple group for a short while when, upon logging onto Penguin, he saw the cultivators in the group chat discussing fervently.

Li Haoran: "We have already figured out a small part of the structure of these firearms."

In the game, a small part of the gun in his hand had already been disassembled.

There were still some pieces on the ground, spoils of war snatched from the enemy gunners.

Perfected Cultivator Baoping: "This looks quite simple... just a coil, connected to electricity?"

Li Haoran: "There are also some complex firing mechanisms, but I think this is the primary component."

Tang Yu: "It sounds simple, but when this young master went back to try making it, the bullet always stopped right in the middle of the coil tube and wouldn't go out. May I ask what went wrong (crying)? It really only looks simple..."

Perfected Cultivator Baoping: "Is that so? I thought having a ring was enough..."

Utterly naive.

When a coil is energized, the magnetic flux at both ends is at its maximum and runs in opposite directions, meaning the projectile would be pushed forward at first but would get stuck in the middle. This required the power source to be released in pulses; blindly rigging up a loop and running electricity through it would naturally fail to launch the warhead.

These cultivators clearly understood absolutely nothing, blindly imitating the structure upon sight, creating a highly awkward situation.

Li Haoran: "I thought this was super simple. How can it not shoot out?"

Tang Yu: "Yeah, could this thing be fake?"

Duan Yue: "(Cold sweat) We have imitated even twenty to thirty percent of the Haotian Mirror, and its power is matchless. If you don't understand, don't speak nonsense."

After all, most cultivators knew a bit of the Dao of artifact forging to some degree, so salted fish would occasionally mingle into the artifact forgers' group.

Su Tianji watched the discussion in the group and downloaded a copy of the principles behind the lightning-fire gossamer spell application along the way; this was not considered particularly classified information.

Su Tianji: "Fellow Daoists, do you think that with our capabilities, this kind of thing (referring to Gauss firearms) could also rely on its principles to become a type of spell? For example, breaking away from Dharma treasures entirely, we could control the lightning magic ourselves to form a lightning coil, and then directly send the bullet into it, saving all the trouble."

Boss Fang: "It is possible. Do you want to research it? (Funny)"

"!!?? How did the boss get in here?" Perfected Cultivator Baoping was struck by a wave of surprise.

"If that one who has never been seen forging artifacts could mingle in just now, why can't I? Lest you forget who taught you your firearm manufacturing knowledge." Boss Fang wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I didn't expect that right after finishing training, I would see you all discussing something so explosive."

Duan Yue: "(Cold sweat) Omnipresent Boss Fang."

Perfected Cultivator Baoping: "You all actually plan to research a new spell?"

Indeed, if they were ordinary people like those in the game, researching firearms would already be exhausting enough, but they were different; each and every one of them was a cultivator of extremely high cultivation, and some even specialized in lightning magic itself.

Some among them possessed no need for the assistance of Dharma treasures to execute things that could not be achieved even with such aid.

Perhaps one day, the spells they utilized would not borrow heavenly might or mimic ancient auspicious shapes, but would be entirely new and extraordinary magic.

For instance...

Boss Fang: "You can indeed research this spell just a little bit. I've even thought of a name for you..."

Su Tianji: "I've thought of one too! I think it can be called the Tianji Divine Lightning! (Cool)"

Ning Bi: "It is better to call it the Bishui Divine Firmament Lightning (Laughs loudly)"

Li Haoran: "Call it the Universe Infinite Shocking Lightning Cannon!"

Boss Fang: "...(Cold sweat) Can you be any more chuunibyou."

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The discussions within the various Penguin groups over these past few days could be described as lively to the extreme.

Meanwhile, within the Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace at this moment.

Several elders gathered in one place.

Within the solemn and majestic grand hall, a stern aura of death permeated everywhere.

The Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace had been ambitious in recent years, but they had always maintained themselves within certain boundaries.

After all, the forces of the other great clans could not be ignored.

"What exactly is the background of this shop in Yuanyang City? Has anyone investigated it thoroughly?" The middle-aged man seated in the center of the grand hall cast a deep gaze.

"This youth seems to have come from the Desolate Sea Realm," an old man in silver robes spoke. "Logically speaking, a cultivator from the Desolate Sea Realm could never possess such strength."

"True, even if that place in the Desolate Sea Realm were left to develop for another ten thousand years, they could never catch up to us even by whipping their horses."

"Do you mean..." The man of stern presence in the center of the grand hall spoke, "this youth has obtained some sort of treasure?"

"Even if it is not, it is close enough," the old man said. "This is truly the fortune of our Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace."

"However..." the middle-aged man upon the dais said coldly, "I have heard that even that old fellow Gu Tingyun has personally inquired about it?"

"Hmph! How much longer can that old geezer live?" the old man sneered. "When those few of our Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace emerge into the world, the seven great clans, the Haotian Academy? Had it been thousands of years ago, it might be one thing, but today, who can still contend with us?!"

"We have waited for too long!"

Within the Sword Tomb of the Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace, a gloomy low howl suddenly echoed; that sound was not human, low yet resembling the chime of gold and iron, sounding as if within everyone's heart.

The disciples of the Nangong family guarding outside the Sword Tomb bore expressions of sheer terror upon their faces, as though they had encountered the most frightening thing in their lives.

"This old old man feels..." the elder said coldly, "before sweeping away the major clans, we should eliminate that stumbling block along with the Haotian Academy. It can also serve as a warning blow, letting the major clans see how terrifying the remaining power preserved by our Heaven-Inquiring Sword Palace truly is!"

"When the time comes, it will grant them some self-awareness. If they remain untactful, they cannot blame us for being ruthless and merciless!"

The few individuals in the grand hall, upon hearing that gloomy voice, were not afraid but instead felt joy in their hearts: "Who would have thought... what cause could have made them awaken ahead of schedule?"

An elder offered a strategy: "This old man believes that when the time comes, we can invite the masters of the major clans to witness the ceremony, to see with their own eyes how we sweep away these insolent people who overestimate their own strength."

"Correct!" Another elder also bore a fierce expression. "For these thousands of years, no one has dared to toy with our clan like this. Even the major clans have to show us some respect. What kind of thing is this kid, to dare flaunt his power before us?! Once we utterly level this shop to the ground, we shall see how arrogant he can remain!"

"Wen'er was the most talented among my descendants. Since he is dead, let these wastes be buried with him; only thus can the hatred in my heart be dispelled!"

"Hahaha!" A burst of gratified laughter echoed through the hall.

They could be said to be extremely happy.

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It's quite noisy at home... I came to the internet cafe to type, it really is a bit slow, adding extra chapters might be difficult...

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