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Lu Chen shrugged his shoulders, and with a series of crackling sounds, a pair of Azure Wood Wings spread out like an eagle's wings, reaching a width of four to five zhang.
Under the glow of the firelight, the Azure Wood Wings reflected a shimmering fiery hue. The wooden scales were uniform and symmetrical, layered and interlocked, capable of retracting and expanding according to the control of the person inside the armor.
"Wings?"
The Leading Assassin felt a sinking sensation in his heart. A Qi Master can have wings? Can they fly? Are they agile? Can they handle it easily? This was his first thought because Qi Masters cannot fly, except for the legendary War God who could tear through the void.
Mechanized Armor had only appeared briefly during the Refining Era three thousand years ago, then fell silent for thousands of years. It wasn't until recently that Chen Qilin, a descendant of the Mechanism lineage, gifted eight pieces of Nether War Armor to the Great Zhou Court, bringing such extraordinary items back into public view.
However, the Nether War Armor had only been deployed in the southern battlefields and was unheard of in the north, leading to disdain from figures like Naval Minister Adolf.
Lu Chen spread his massive Ethereal Wings and with a push from his feet, soared into the sky with a whoosh.
"He really flew up! He actually flew up!"
The onlookers below were utterly shocked, mouths agape as they stared at Lu Chen soaring through the night sky. The fact that a Qi Master could truly fly shattered their understanding.
Among the crowd, only Chen Qilin stood with his arms crossed, trembling with excitement, his face displaying an unprecedented smile. At that moment when he saw Lu Chen controlling the Nether War Armor to fly, his expression became even more smug, radiating a sense of pride from deep within.
Lu Chen flew high into the air, circling twice before spreading his wings wide in midair and suddenly diving down towards Flesh.
The Leading Assassin stepped back several paces and looked up at Lu Chen diving towards him; he knew that Lu Chen was coming for him.
With a sharp gaze, he crossed his wrists and then forcefully separated them to unleash Fist Technique. At the same time, countless Fist Shadows followed him closely, forming a defensive formation similar to a golden bell that enveloped him within.
In an instant, Lu Chen descended from the sky and crashed right in front of him. The sounds from within the Nether War Armor echoed continuously as he raised his fist and struck fiercely against the opponent's protective shield, sending waves radiating outward that forced the onlookers to raise their sleeves to shield their faces.
Immediately after, Lu Chen wearing the Nether War Armor fell to the ground. Controlling the massive battle armor, he shook his arm and a black steel knife gleaming with cold light shot out.
Lu Chen raised his arm and struck down towards his opponent. The Leading Assassin quickly swung both arms, unleashing a series of Fist Shadows to counter Lu Chen.
After exchanging blows for dozens of rounds, Lu Chen had a slight advantage, but the Leading Assassin showed no signs of defeat.
Now was the time to gain leverage for negotiations, so Lu Chen needed to end the battle quickly. With that thought, Lu Chen's Flesh trembled as he stepped forward and brought down his black steel knife.
The Leading Assassin instinctively raised his arms to block, trying to withstand Lu Chen's attack. Last time, Lu Chen had been defeated by Rosen in a similar manner.
Lu Chen pressed the steel knife down hard on his opponent, making him believe he still had a chance. Suddenly, Lu Chen's arm shook, causing the black steel knife to vibrate rapidly and press down forcefully.
The opponent's expression changed dramatically, feeling as if he had been electrocuted, completely paralyzed and unable to resist. With a loud crack, the marble floor shattered beneath him, causing his Flesh to sink slightly. At this moment, he was already defeated.
Strands of ropes flew in from all directions like a net, ensnaring him completely. The people around him pulled with all their might in different directions.
At the same time, two other assassins had already been captured by the guards of the Naval Minister's Residence and were tied up and thrown aside. They looked dejected, wondering why their leader had fallen so quickly.
Lu Chen stored the mechanical objects that formed the Nether War Armor into Jun Bell and placed the Source Power Walnut into his pocket, perfectly concluding the capture of the assassin. The Leading Assassin's Qigong cultivation was average, likely at the mid-stage of Unity of Man; Lu Chen could defeat him without using Nether War Armor. The reason for going through such trouble was to demonstrate the power of the mechanical battle armor to Adolf.
The Leading Assassin was surrounded by fifty or sixty people who held him with ropes; however, he still struggled fiercely, causing the ropes to tighten and emit a hissing sound.
His Qigong cultivation was quite remarkable; even though he was surrounded by so many people, he could still muster strength in certain directions and manage to pull down one or two guards, sending them tumbling to the ground.
"It's Cah Er Hei's people. Hmph, throw them into the water prison and assign heavy guards," Adolf recognized the leading assassin at a glance. He never expected them to dare come so boldly to assassinate him.
With a flick of his sleeve, Adolf decided on how to punish these individuals but did not express any stance on cooperation negotiations. Instead, he left angrily with Sonantu and Wolf Ba, his two personal experts.
Lu Chen and the others exchanged glances filled with joy, knowing that they had likely succeeded in their mission.
Sure enough, early the next morning, Princess Zhulan appeared holding an Edict, her face full of delight. She gathered everyone together and boarded a carriage heading for Naval Base.
The Naval Base is not within Dama Town but is located on the outskirts, quite a distance from the main city, so they had to take a carriage to get there.
After leaving the main city, the group bumped along in the carriage for several hours until they entered a lush mountainous area. This mountain range spans several dozen miles and is the main base of the Navy of Yushan Kingdom.
The mountains are enormous, but because the Navy of Yushan Kingdom is stationed here, wide roads have been carved out on each mountain, allowing four or five carriages to travel side by side.
After passing through several checkpoints, Princess Zhulan took out an Edict stamped with the Golden Seal and continued deeper into the mountains. Everyone was very curious about what Adolf had arranged for them and wondered if it would be sufficient.
After traveling for a while along the winding mountain road, the carriage entered a gorge. Princess Zhulan suddenly signaled for the carriage to stop, and everyone got out. It was only then that they could see what Adolf had arranged for them.
On the surface, this appeared to be a large gorge. To get a better look, everyone, led by Chen Qilin, began walking along the gorge while conducting an inspection.
This was indeed a gorge, more accurately described as a Gulf, but it extended deep into the land for several dozen miles.
Along the way, there were some rusty tools, axes, iron nails, and rotting wooden planks. It was clear that this was an abandoned Dock, showing many signs of shipbuilding that may have once thrived here. But now it seemed to have been abandoned for some unknown reason!
After inspecting the gorge, everyone concluded that Naval Minister Adolf had arranged for them an abandoned Dock?
Chen Qilin was quite pleased with this. With his hands behind his back, he gazed at the strait with a smile on his face as if admiring a piece of art.
Seeing Chen Qilin like this reassured everyone. They knew his capabilities; as long as he was given enough time and resources, he would definitely create something impressive.
If this place could be used as a base for building machinery, it would be perfect. First of all, there is an abundant water source; whatever they do will involve water resources, which is very important!
Another advantage is its confidentiality; being located in the heart of the Naval Base makes it top secret. The area is surrounded by personnel from the Navy of Yushan Kingdom, and ordinary people cannot approach even a step; not even a fly could get in.
After completing their inspection, Sun Zizhao received news that his millions in Silver and Gold had also been secretly transported to the Naval Base of Yushan Kingdom. This was good news; the initial funding for building machinery was secured.
Next came the recruitment of craftsmen. With Naval Minister Adolf's support, recruiting craftsmen went very smoothly. First of all, over a hundred skilled workers with shipbuilding experience were freed up from within the Naval Base. Adolf understood and handed them all over to Chen Qilin to manage as he saw fit.
The craftsmen are not only builders of machinery; they also require specialized individuals to create tools, which means blacksmiths are essential. Additionally, there is the issue of food and drink, necessitating a Master Chef who can prepare delicious meals for the craftsmen.
In summary, various specialized artisans will be needed, with carpenters being the primary focus.
Although the Naval Base is vast, it cannot meet these requirements. Therefore, a portion of the Purple Gold collected by Sun Zizhao was used to recruit relevant talents in Dama Town and nearby cities, with salaries determined by their skill levels.
Regardless, the wages authorized by Sun Zizhao are significantly higher than the local average. Offering higher pay to attract craftsmen is one strategy.
With the site selection for the base, craftsmen, and funding in place, there is one more crucial element: raw materials.
An additional advantage here is proximity to deep mountains filled with century-old trees; as long as approval from Adolf is obtained, they can be felled at will.
Chen Qilin is delighted, as the availability of raw materials in Yushan Kingdom is a significant advantage that cannot be achieved in Central Plains.
Of course, not all century-old trees in this area may be useful; it depends on where they will be used. The more critical the area, the harder the material needs to be. How to utilize them will require Chen Qilin's own consideration.
To acquire more and better raw materials, Adolf also sent people to purchase timber from the northern region of Yushan Kingdom. The north of Yushan Kingdom is perpetually snowy and boasts the largest forest in the world, Luban Divine Ridge.
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