aircannonsinc Chapter 263 Vice Palace Mistress Go!
Chapter 263 Vice Palace Mistress Go!
The ability of the Immortal Dynasty in cultivating cultivators is far inferior to that of the various long-standing sects. They are unable to tilt all their resources towards cultivating cultivators like the various sects do, and instead, they are very wary of the emergence of uncontrollable power.
After all, "usurping the throne" and "putting on the yellow robe" are always the situations that rulers of the Immortal Dynasty fear the most.
This has led to countries having national-level resources but always being hesitant and concerned when it comes to cultivating their own cultivators.
The military can receive basic cultivation education, but high-level techniques and high-level cultivators will definitely be distributed and cultivated according to the will of the ruling class.
However, all systems will become ineffective in the end.
Take the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty as an example. Who among the powerful figures who hold military power doesn't have some unwarranted ambition?
With ambition, there will always be someone who wants to realize it. So, how do they do it?
The most basic operation is, of course, to cultivate their own trusted forces.
The distribution of high-level techniques and the cultivation of high-level cultivators will naturally be beyond the control of the central government of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty.
At least in the counterattack of the Lanfeng, the three thousand personal troops brought by Duke Deng Tuoba Li have performed far better than the regular army of the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty.
Large protective barriers rise in the sky above the military formation, just like how the Lanfeng resists the army's relentless bombardment, the army also remains as steady as Mount Tai in the counterattack of the Lanfeng.
The one thousand soldiers in formation have become more active, and the mysterious formation diagram has become bright under the infusion of spiritual power, and a powerful fluctuation is taking shape.
The bombardment of the Spirit Power Crossbow Cannon was obviously not enough to achieve success. The military decided to bring out a more powerful weapon. The leading generals waved their hands in distress, and a hastily assembled device was unveiled, revealing a ferocious appearance.
"Alert! It's a Spirit Power Cannon, a giant cannon!"
The voice of the lookout on the Lanfeng Number had changed.
The military's deployment of Spirit Power Crossbow Cannons did not make them nervous, because although this type of weapon had some power, it was not meant to attack warships. Its intended targets were personnel and general siege equipment. However, due to its lightweight and easy assembly, it was carried by some elite troops as a portable military device.
The Spirit Power Cannon was different. The power of this thing far exceeded that of the Spirit Power Crossbow Cannon and other military devices. Moreover, with the increase in caliber and tonnage, the power increased exponentially.
The Lanfeng Number also had Spirit Power Cannons, but they were smaller in caliber and lighter in tonnage, used to deal with other warships and occasionally bully ground infantry.
After all, the payload of the warship was limited, and it was impossible to carry those super heavy cannons.
But this Spirit Power Cannon below was too oversized. Chu Shen was dumbfounded when he saw it. Just the size alone, it was probably comparable to the ancient Gustav cannon.
"Did Duke Deng go crazy? How could he bring this thing over? How could he bring this thing over?"
This kind of cannon was an absolute national weapon, and its value was probably much higher than that of a warship like the Lanfeng Number.
After all, this kind of giant cannon, in terms of materials, manufacturing techniques, and usage consumption... in all aspects, it was not something that ordinary forces could afford. Even a country like the Great Tang Immortal Dynasty could consider it a national treasure.
It is said that the capital of the Immortal Dynasty is equipped with a special spiritual power cannon formation. By using these super-powered cannons together, they can even withstand the attacks of high-level cultivators in the Unity Stage. It is one of the most important security measures in the imperial capital.
Chu Shen was very suspicious whether the thing below was dismantled from the cannon formation in Anyangjing by Duke Dengguo specifically to deal with the special spiritual power cannons of the Lanfeng. He felt his scalp tingling.
After all, spiritual power cannons are not like those technological cannons on Blue Star. This thing combines spiritual power technology and is unreasonable. It is normal for the fired shells to have tracking spells attached to them and be used as cruise missiles. Being targeted by it really makes it difficult for people to stay calm.
"The other party must have strategic-level spatial storage equipment!" Wang Chongyao signaled his disciples to open various weapons and attack the military formation below. At the same time, he said to Chu Shen, "Vice Palace Master, you must leave the Lanfeng immediately. Once this giant cannon fires, the Lanfeng may not be able to withstand it!"
Chu Shen immediately understood.
Don't be fooled by the appearance of Dongxuan Tian, which seems similar to ancient Dragon Country. They are cultivators, and with their long history and overwhelming power compared to Blue Star, it is not surprising that they have more powerful equipment due to their magical spiritual power technology. It's just that these things cannot be manufactured on a large scale like on Blue Star due to different civilization systems.
In addition to equipment, many concepts also have their unique and advanced aspects. Since even ordinary people can use space technology like storage bags, what's so strange about applying it to the military?
In fact, Duke Dengguo's stubbornness this time really opened his eyes.
Teleporting troops, spatial reserve military supplies, illusion camouflage, military formation diagrams, giant cannons...
The true combat power, combat literacy, tactical planning, and war equipment displayed by the elite of the Immortal Dynasty... all of them shocked him.
However, this does not change the fact that the other party is his enemy.
"Is it not possible to break through their formation and directly attack the artillery while the enemy is still adjusting their cannons?" Wang Chongyao's mouth curled into a bitter smile. "Vice Palace Master, our purpose in coming to the Great Tang Xian Dynasty this time was for diplomacy. We never expected to face such a situation, and many of our weapons and equipment were not prepared."
With just one sentence, Chu Shen understood everything.
"Damn!"
He had never complained about Forgotten Dust like this before. Even if they were here for diplomacy, they couldn't let a war behemoth remove their fangs!
He forcefully grabbed Wang Chongyao, trying to calm himself down, and said, "If that's the case, it seems like the Lanfeng Number won't be able to hold on. We'll have to retreat and not sacrifice ourselves in vain!"
The Duke of Deng brought so many troops, he didn't intend for anyone to survive (except for Zhao's money). If the Lanfeng Number was destroyed, the next step would undoubtedly be an endless pursuit. Having more manpower would actually increase the chances of survival.
"Vice Palace Master, as long as the ship is intact, we are too. If the ship is lost, we are lost. The Lanfeng Number is mine..." Chu Shen interrupted Wang Chongyao's emotional narration. "Stop talking nonsense. The Lanfeng Number is just a ship, not your wife!"
Just then, a figure of a woman appeared beside Wang Chongyao, her image flickering with light and shadow. With a worried expression, she said to Wang Chongyao, "Chongyao, I am doomed this time, but you shouldn't accompany me in death. Listen to the advice of the Vice Palace Master and leave with the others. I am willing to be the arrow that buys time for everyone's retreat."
Chu Shen was dumbfounded. This was the first time he had seen this apparition. "This is..."
Wang Chongyao let out a wretched laugh. "Vice Palace Master, this is the Lanfeng Number's ship spirit, and also my beloved. I am willing to die with her, to buy time for you and the others!"