Chapter 237: Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit

Regarding the performance of the airship, Su Hao was extremely satisfied; he turned around and said to Ling'er:

Ling'er, this airship is not bad, but it's still not enough; I also need a heavy armored vehicle, any problem?

No problem, as long as it's a mechanical body, there's nothing Ling'er can't design!

I have three requirements: it needs strong mobility, defense, and a certain attack capability; that is, I hope to install a weapon system on the armored vehicle.

Mobility, defense, and a certain attack capability... I understand.

Ling'er nodded seriously, then turned and walked toward the drawing design device; as time passed, the armored vehicle's design gradually improved.

In this design, Ling'er incorporated an attack system, ensuring the armored vehicle not only had strong defense but could also launch powerful attacks.

Strong defense ensures the armored vehicle can fearlessly withstand most melee and ranged attacks; a powerful weapon system can effectively strike distant targets.

After completing the design, Ling'er began manufacturing.

This time, with Su Hao's permission, Ling'er lavishly used Supernatural Grade Third-Tier silver alloy.

She skillfully operated the control system of the mechanical vehicle construction factory, commanding the black iron robots to place various materials into the material troughs.

As the energy crystal began to transmit energy, the two machines inside the factory roared; following Ling'er's control, they melted and shaped the black iron and silver alloy, gradually forming the armored vehicle's sturdy shell.

The other two machines focused on producing a precise and powerful mechanical core.

Gradually, the various components of the airship were completed and precisely assembled together.

When the last screw was tightened, the manufacturing process of the heavy armored vehicle was declared complete.

A brand-new ground armored vehicle appeared in the middle of the four machines.

The armored vehicle's exterior design is unique and full of strength; its entire body consists of armor made from black iron alloy and silver alloy.

The armor's thickness is impressive; just looking at it, one can see its strong defensive capability, as if it could withstand any powerful impact and attack.

Three formidable Gatling machine guns are mounted on the armored vehicle's top, with six barrels tightly arranged, displaying its powerful firepower.

The Gatling's appearance has undergone special treatment, presenting a black-iron-like hue, adding a touch of coldness.

On both sides of the vehicle body are equipped with six-tube rocket launchers; the short, stout rockets are neatly arranged in the launcher, as if ready to roar out at any moment, delivering a deadly blow to distant enemies.

Overall, this armored vehicle resembles a silver-white giant beast—heavy, solid, and full of power.

Whether it's the Gatling machine gun or the rocket launcher, both display formidable attack and defense power, enough to make any enemy tremble.

Its appearance is still as good as ever!

Judging solely by appearance, Huang Long is very satisfied with this armored vehicle.

However, the specific effects of the armored vehicle still need to be determined by the appraisal results.

Looking at this armored vehicle before him, Su Hao nodded in satisfaction, then slightly moved his thoughts and used the Item Appraisal Technique on it.

【Heavy Armored Vehicle】

Supernatural Grade: Third Tier

Effect 1—Heavy Armor: The armored vehicle employs thick silver-alloy armor, possessing excellent defensive capability, able to effectively resist various attacks from the enemy, protecting the safety of the crew inside.

Attacks below Third Tier cannot break through the armor's defense.

Effect 2—Superior Power: The armored vehicle possesses a powerful power system, with excellent mobility, able to flexibly navigate complex terrain and cope with various battlefield environments.

Effect 3—Storage Space: The armored vehicle has a spacious storage compartment, facilitating the carrying and transport of various combat supplies and equipment, meeting the needs of prolonged combat.

Looking at the content displayed by the appraisal result, a more satisfied smile appeared on his face.

This armored vehicle possesses strong defense and mobility, can withstand all attacks below Third Tier, and can also adapt to combat on any terrain; undoubtedly it will become a powerful aid in his future battles.

However, one thing made Su Hao feel somewhat puzzled: the armored vehicle clearly has a weapon system installed, yet the appraisal result shows no weapon effect. He frowned slightly, pondering the possible cause.

At that moment, Ling'er walked over, saw Su Hao's expression, and asked: 'Father, is there anything you'd like Ling'er to improve?'

'The weapon system on this armored vehicle seems off.'

Su Hao pointed at the armored vehicle before him and shared the content shown by the appraisal result with Ling'er.

At first, Ling'er was also quite puzzled by this issue.

But soon, after operating the control system a bit, she understood the problem.

'Father, this factory is a mechanical vehicle manufacturing plant, so it can only produce the vehicle itself.'

'Although we designed a weapon system on the armored vehicle, these weapons are not part of the vehicle itself; they merely have some basic capabilities and lack supernatural effects.'

'I see.'

After hearing Ling'er's explanation, Su Hao suddenly realized.

Afterward, Su Hao, as usual, conducted a series of tests on this armored vehicle.

First test item: the armored vehicle's defense.

On future battlefields, the main role of this medium armored vehicle will be in siege operations, so defense is especially important.

Su Hao summoned some pale skeleton warriors and plant warriors, subjecting them to a barrage of bombardment.

As shown by the appraisal result, attacks below Third Tier struggle to break through the armored vehicle's defense.

Next, Su Hao tested the armored vehicle's power system.

He drove the armored vehicle across various terrains, including rugged mountains, soft deserts, and slippery swamps.

Even in a super-gravity environment, the armored vehicle displayed excellent mobility; whether climbing, off-roading, or crossing obstacles, it handled them easily, with no lack of power.

Finally, Su Hao tested the armored vehicle's energy consumption, after all, energy crystals are limited and cannot be wasted casually.

During the test, Su Hao happily discovered that the heavy armored vehicle, equipped with an energy conversion device, could efficiently convert and utilize energy even under full-load operation.

This raised the utilization rate of the energy crystal to fifty-eight percent!

If the energy crystal were used directly, the utilization rate would normally be only over thirty percent.

This discovery made Su Hao even more satisfied with the armored vehicle's performance; the vehicle has strong defense and mobility, excellent durability, and an energy utilization rate as high as fifty-eight percent.

The heavy armored vehicle possesses such excellent performance; even if the Gatling and rocket launcher were mere ornaments with no supernatural effect, it would still play a crucial role on future battlefields. However, this does not mean the Gatling and rocket launcher on the armored vehicle are truly just ornaments; the fact that the mechanical vehicle factory cannot produce weapons does not mean an energy weapon manufacturing device cannot.

Thinking this through, Su Hao turned his gaze to Ling'er, his eyes blazing as he said: 'Ling'er, since you can design the mechanical troop transport airship and the heavy armored vehicle, could you also try designing some energy weapon blueprints? For example…'

"Change the Gatling on the heavy armored vehicle into an external-mounted energy Gatling and energy rocket cannon?"

Ling'er heard it, was slightly stunned, then immediately nodded.

"Of course, as long as it's related to the mechanical field, Ling'er can do it, and the energy weapon manufacturing device itself also has blueprint design functionality."

"That's great, then please trouble Ling'er."

"Father, please wait a moment!"

After saying that, Ling'er turned and walked out of the mechanical vehicle manufacturing factory, arrived at the T235 Experimental Base, and earnestly dove into the design work.

While waiting, Su Hao returned to his room, began today's final synthesis, preparing to use the Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit and Lava Tea as the synthesis targets.

Due to the transaction with Chi Yun, Su Hao needs to provide a higher-grade Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit.

Lava Tea not only can increase the upper limits of physique and spiritual power, but also enhance fire element affinity and resistance.

If it is synthesized with Lava Tea, perhaps one could obtain a Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit that combines the effects of Lava Tea.

Then the new Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit will have even stronger effects; for everyone in the territory, this is undoubtedly a huge boost, especially for the Da Xiong Mao.

The Da Xiong Mao has the passive skill Food Supplement; each time it consumes a supernatural plant, it removes the plant's resistance.

After consuming the New Fire Dragon Fruit, it probably won't be long before its physique and spiritual power reach Supernatural Grade Fourth Rank.

Furthermore, fire element resistance and affinity can also be greatly increased.

Having made the decision, Su Hao hesitated no longer, immediately took out a Gigantic Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit and a cup of Lava Tea, and performed the synthesis.

As the golden light faded, a fire dragon fruit brimming with violent energy suddenly appeared before Su Hao's eyes.

This fire dragon fruit was like a violent scorching lava ball, its skin entirely composed of lava, constantly spitting sparks and flames from its peel, raising the room's temperature by over a hundred degrees.

Its inner flesh contained terrifying energy, with crimson fire elements surging wildly within.

It seemed that as long as some external force was injected, it could produce a terrifying explosion, engulfing everything around in flames.

Merely looking at it, one could feel its immense power, causing instinctive fear and the urge to stay away from this fire dragon fruit.

"Can this really be eaten?"

Su Hao stared at the violent fire dragon fruit, and this doubt inevitably arose in his mind.

Rather than saying it's an edible fire dragon fruit, it's more like a bomb that could explode at any moment.

Holding this doubtful feeling, Su Hao slightly moved his thoughts and used the Item Appraisal Technique on it.

【Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit】

Supernatural Grade: Fourth Rank

Effect: After consuming the Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit, one can significantly increase physique and spiritual power, up to Fourth Rank level.

At the same time, after consuming the Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit, it can greatly boost the damage of all fire element skills, and significantly increase fire element affinity and resistance, lasting up to 30 minutes.

Moreover, there is a relatively high chance for the consumer to comprehend the active skill—Fire Element Frenzy.

And there is a small chance that the effect of increasing fire element damage, raising fire element affinity and resistance becomes a permanent increase.

Special note: Only individuals with a physique of Fourth Rank or higher can consume an entire Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit at once.

If physique is below Fourth Rank, only a small amount can be consumed; if below Second Rank, it must not be consumed, otherwise the fire element will run amok and cause death.

Usage: Place it in flames of Supernatural Grade Second Rank or higher, roast for over 24 hours, then it can be safely eaten; only thus can the fire element energy inside the fruit be fully activated and reach a stable state.

Any act of directly eating it raw without this method will result in severe fire poison damage, and no benefits from the fruit can be obtained.

……

"Physique and spiritual power can be increased at most to Fourth Rank, and there is also a certain chance to obtain the Fire Element Frenzy skill."

"Isn't this saying that as long as there are enough Exploding Flame Dragon Fruits, even a pig's physique and spiritual power could reach Supernatural Grade Fourth Rank?"

Looking at the content displayed on the appraisal result, Su Hao's face instantly showed ecstatic joy.

With Hua Yao and these flower spirits around, massively cultivating Exploding Flame Dragon Fruits is no problem at all; as long as production increases, Su Hao's territory will never lack Blazing Flame Dragon Fruits.

The only troublesome part is that the Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit can only be safely consumed by those with a physique above Supernatural Grade Second Rank; otherwise, it's equivalent to eating a bomb, leading to a dead end.

However, solving this problem is also simple: just let the consumer's Supernatural Grade be raised to Second Rank in advance.

Wanting to raise an ordinary person's Supernatural Grade to Second Rank is, for others, absolutely a task as difficult as climbing to heaven.

But for Su Hao, it's much simpler.

Supernatural Grade Second Rank Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit and Purple Gold Coiling Dragon Bamboo can both give ordinary people a physique of Supernatural Grade First Rank.

Then, Supernatural Grade Third Rank Blazing Flame Fire Dragon and Purple Gold Coiling Dragon Bamboo—wouldn't that offer hope for ordinary people to achieve a physique of Supernatural Grade Second Rank?

"Tomorrow, spend two more synthesis chances to synthesize the Blazing Flame Dragon Fruit and Purple Gold Coiling Dragon Bamboo up to Third Rank."

Su Hao smiled faintly and did not take this to heart.

It's just that the proficiency of the Synthesis Heart hasn't yet reached mastery, which leaves him somewhat disappointed.

Su Hao ate the Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit in his hand; fire element affinity and resistance, as well as physique and spiritual power, all saw considerable improvement, and he also gained the Fire Element Frenzy skill.

【Fire Element Frenzy】

Supernatural Grade: Third Tier

Effect: Consuming a large amount of spiritual power to enter the Fire Element Frenzy state, in a short time, makes fire-attribute skill consumption increase, but power becomes even more violent.

……

Although this skill's description is simple, as a Supernatural Grade Third Tier skill, Su Hao knows it is certainly not simple.

However, he did not rush to experiment with this skill; instead, he carried the seeds of the Exploding Flame Dragon Fruit and headed toward the planting area.

(End of Chapter)