Chapter 122: Testing the Gun

In the fortress, the werewolves fell into chaos. The observation systems in the new world had a completely different range compared to the Evernight World. Although the werewolves had discovered and taken some measures, they were still unable to make up for the disparity in a short time.

At this moment, as the bombardment descended upon them, they had no idea where such a terrifying attack was coming from. It wasn’t until a shadow covered the fortress that they saw the enormous ship of the Valhalla.

Inside the fortress, the chaos only intensified. In an instant, dense torrents of force bullets shot towards the Valhalla. Though the werewolves had reinforced their anti-aircraft defenses, their main targets were still the aerial monster army, with weapons suited for fast, small, and lightly defended targets. Even in the Evernight World, few fortress weapons could pose a threat to a behemoth like the Valhalla.

Now, the high-speed force guns on the ground were even more powerless, unable to break through the force field around the Valhalla. Occasionally, a large-caliber cannon would penetrate the force field, only to be stopped by the thick armor plates on the hull.

As the Valhalla fully turned, hundreds of cannons on its sides roared in unison, and the small werewolf fortress was instantly engulfed in a sea of flames.

Qian Ye’s brows furrowed slightly, feeling that the battle was ending too quickly. At this rate, it might be over in less than half an hour. What if the battle ended before Suo Sa arrived? Besides, with so many cannons, the number of arrows and shells fired was staggering, and these all cost money. Even with Qian Ye’s vast wealth, he couldn’t afford a prolonged bombardment.

Just as Qian Ye was about to order the gunners to slow down, a terrifying aura suddenly rose in the distance. Suo Sa’s roar echoed across the sky, “How dare you!!”

When Suo Sa’s aura rose, he was still far away, but he closed the distance at an astonishing speed, almost covering a thousand miles in an instant. Within moments, he reached the battlefield.

Such a terrifying speed would allow him to cross continents in a day, revealing that Suo Sa was driven by intense anger, likely tapping into his potential.

In an instant, fierce winds swept across the battlefield, and even the eternal sun in the sky dimmed. An overwhelming aura enveloped the entire area, and Suo Sa’s roar was like thunder, shaking even the strong werewolves on the ground.

“Qian Ye! Do you think you can escape this time?”

Qian Ye did not answer, standing atop the Valhalla, raising Long Zang, and aiming at the distant figure in his sights. Long Zang suddenly sank, as if the weight of the weapon made the Valhalla tremble. A silent force bullet flew out of the barrel, heading straight for Suo Sa.

This force bullet was incredibly fast and silent, and it wasn’t until it was close that Suo Sa noticed. His face changed slightly, and he reached out to grab the bullet. Then, he continued charging towards Qian Ye, sneering, “Is this all you’ve got?”

Before he could finish speaking, the bullet in his hand heated up, and countless beams of light shot out from his fingers, as if he was holding a miniature sun. A searing pain spread through his palm, burning the skin.

Suo Sa’s face finally changed, and he let out a loud roar. Dark blue force erupted like a tsunami, and he clenched his left hand, forcibly crushing the force bullet. All the light and fire were suppressed by the dark blue force. But this did not bring Suo Sa any joy; instead, a shadow of worry clouded his face.

As the force flame in Suo Sa’s hand was suppressed, he suddenly grunted and looked down at his abdomen. There, a small hole had appeared in his hunting suit, oozing green blood.

Suo Sa slowly raised his head, staring at Qian Ye, and said, “You actually managed a second shot!”

“And a third one, too.” Qian Ye aimed Long Zang at Suo Sa’s forehead, and the gun’s body glowed with a dark golden light.

Suo Sa narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the barrel of Long Zang, no longer daring to be careless. At that moment, a sudden change occurred. A shadowy figure emerged from the side, passing by Suo Sa in a flash!

Suo Sa grunted and stumbled back. Without even turning around, he roared, “Liu Dao Ji! You again!”

Eunuch Liu appeared a hundred meters away, smiling, “I haven’t used that name in a long time, yet you still remember it, Mr. Suo Sa.”

Suo Sa gritted his teeth, “Your human race has always been despicable and shameless, using numbers to win!”

Eunuch Liu, unfazed, laughed, “We are just minor players. If we didn’t have enough numbers, how could we keep up with you?”

Suo Sa coldly said, “Why are you here instead of attending to those annoying little brats in the palace?”

Eunuch Liu replied, “I’m getting old and wanted to travel while I still can. I heard the scenery in the new world is beautiful, so I came to see it for myself.”

“Sounds like a spring outing and picnic!” Suo Sa scoffed.

“How did you know I was on vacation?” Eunuch Liu chuckled.

Suo Sa snorted, “I have no time for your jokes!”

Eunuch Liu said, “Aren’t you worried after talking for so long?”

Suo Sa’s face changed, “What do I have to worry about? Worrying about you?”

Eunuch Liu didn’t answer but pointed to the ground. Suo Sa’s face turned pale, and he shouted, “How did you know?”

“We have our sources in the Evernight World. Isn’t it normal? But it’s surprising that you are so shocked, given that even we humans know about it. I wonder what the reason is?”

Eunuch Liu’s words cut deep, and Suo Sa grunted, not answering. He glanced at Long Zang in Qian Ye’s hand, “Nice gun.”

“Thank you for the compliment, sir.”

“I’ll leave this forest to you. Hope you can hold it.” Suo Sa waved his hand, and a gale extinguished the flames in the fortress below. All surviving werewolves were swept out of the fortress. Knowing Suo Sa’s fury, they hastily fled without even collecting their belongings.

As Suo Sa’s figure disappeared, Eunuch Liu returned to Qian Ye’s side, coughing violently, with blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Qian Ye was alarmed, “Are you alright?”

Eunuch Liu waved his hand, “I’m fine. Getting close to a great lord always comes at a cost. But he’s not in a good state either. Speaking of which, the injury he finds troublesome is from your Long Zang. It seems this gun’s power exceeds expectations. How you use it in the future is up to you.”

“Rest assured, I will use it well.”

Eunuch Liu shook his head, “Do you think Long Zang won’t become a disaster for the human race?”

“As long as it’s in my hands, it won’t!”

Eunuch Liu said, “An old man like me can’t help but think of various things. When this is over, return to the Empire and visit Duke Cheng En’s mansion.”

“That… might not be convenient.”

“I understand Gao Yi’s character. She’s long since put that matter behind her, or she wouldn’t have helped you secretly so many times.”

Qian Ye was silent for a moment, then said, “Alright.”

Eunuch Liu pointed to the forest below, “What do you plan to do with this forest?”

“It’s too close to the Mossar Gate. Suo Sa can arrive in no time and stay for a while. We can’t hold it. But we can’t leave it to Suo Sa or cut down the holy trees easily…”

The holy trees are the core resources of the new world. Even today, the Imperial Research Institute knows little about them. But the mere production of gold and stone makes them invaluable.

On the other hand, Qian Ye had already sensed an intangible connection between the holy trees in different forests. If they were cut down, the other holy trees might target them. He did not want to experience another will contest. The holy trees, being such colossal beings, naturally belonged to a different tier than the human race.

Qian Ye suddenly thought, if they can’t be cut and can’t be left, why not try to move them?

He acted immediately, as the Valhalla carried a large number of warriors, and labor was not a problem. The Valhalla slowly landed next to the abandoned werewolf fortress, and the hatch opened, releasing tens of thousands of warriors. Some cleaned up the remaining supplies in the fortress, while the elites and strong ones followed Qian Ye and Eunuch Liu into the center of the forest.

The two holy trees in the heart of the forest were battered, with many branches cut off. Suo Sa must have wanted to study them. But with the werewolf ancestors’ approach, it was doubtful they’d achieve much.

The holy trees were sentient. When Qian Ye placed his hand on the trunk, they sensed the other holy tree essences on him, and their unease gradually subsided.

Qian Ye immediately called upon his subordinates to dig out the two holy trees along with the pond beneath them. This was extremely heavy, but with Qian Ye’s immense strength and Eunuch Liu’s unparalleled cultivation, they managed to move the trees onto the Valhalla with the help of the others.

As the holy trees were moved, the entire forest filled with a sense of decay and death. All the ancient trees’ life activities ceased, and even the wind stopped.

The wood from these forests was excellent for constructing floating warships, a perfect substitute for alloy plates. Qian Ye released tens of thousands of warriors from the Valhalla, and within half a day, they had harvested most of the ancient trees.

Knowing they couldn’t stay long, Qian Ye recalled the warriors once the harvesting was done. The Valhalla took off, soaring away.

In the distance, a pair of eyes watched the Valhalla, trying to follow. The Valhalla accelerated, gradually losing the invisible gaze, and disappeared over the horizon.

On the continent of Mossar, Suo Sa sat on his throne, meditating. An elderly werewolf priest hurried in, kneeling and saying, “Your Majesty, I was unable to follow the Valhalla. But we have determined the direction they went.”

Suo Sa kept his eyes closed, saying, “The Ancestral Eye cannot keep up with a floating ship of that level. You did your best. Leave now.”

“Your Majesty, they went in the direction of…”

Suo Sa waved his hand impatiently, “Their direction doesn’t matter. Do you think they would be foolish enough to return directly to their base?”

The old priest wanted to explain that Qian Ye hadn’t detected the Ancestral Eye, but seeing Suo Sa’s disinterest, he dared not say more and retreated.

Suo Sa stood up and walked to the rear chamber, his face stormy.

Back on the Valhalla, Qian Ye asked Eunuch Liu, “What is hidden in this new world that the great lords fear so much?”