Chapter 348: The Long-Awaited Spirit Power Secondary Cannon

In the Dormitory, Chen Shu opened his computer.

Then he opened "Wanjian".

This was a Spell design auxiliary tool developed by the Spirit Sect, and also one of the most professional Spell design auxiliary tools in the world. It was ridiculous to say, but Chen Shu, the dignified Saint Son of the Spirit Sect, still had to pay a high annual fee to use this software.

"Time to work!"

Chen Shu was rarely this high-spirited.

According to the performance requirements, he first clarified the Spell design logic, wrote it down, and pinned it to the floating window on the right.

Then he made a rough design flow.

And set the major Spell structure.

In his communication with Teacher Shi Qian, Chen Shu learned that all major countries were currently researching the automatic interception capability of Spirit Power Secondary Cannon projectiles. Domestically, there were at least several weapons research laboratories working on this, each with their own progress and results, utilizing diverse technologies, each with their own pros and cons; for the time being, no "King of Gu" had broken through the siege.

Chen Shu felt this would be very difficult.

The reason Spirit Inspiration Thunder could automatically fly toward the enemy after sensing them was that it was a physical entity itself. Besides the combat unit, it had a considerable number of sensing components to provide directional guidance, and also dedicated Rune Groups to provide power and steering. However, the Spirit Power Bullet of the Tracer Technique was pure Spirit Power; its primary capabilities were flight and explosion, and it had some minor characteristics to maintain its trajectory, stability, and so on. These were characteristics, not functions; it possessed neither fine sensing capabilities nor steering capabilities.

Naturally, if one wanted to make a pure Spirit Power projectile achieve this function, one could not follow the logic of Spirit Inspiration Thunder.

Since it was already pure Spirit Power, one could not attach additional Rune Groups to it, nor could one install other components. Either, like some profound Spells, one had to completely change its Spirit Power structure and then use the practitioner's mind to establish a connection with it to control it, such as the Sword Control Technique of the Sword Sect. Or, one could only start from its characteristics.

It sounded like the former was easier to realize, at least with the Sword Control Technique as a reference, but the research work of others in Dayi had already proven that this was not feasible.

First was the technical problem.

Second was the cost-effectiveness problem.

This technology itself was quite complex and difficult to make. Even if it were made, it would still require someone to operate it, just like a Sword Sect Disciple operating Sword Light, but the learning threshold for a Traditional Sword Cultivator was already ridiculously high.

After finally solving this problem, one would find that its cost was already comparable to an interceptor missile, yet it was supposed to be a cheap short-range interception weapon; if one were to make it that high-end, why not just use a missile defense system?

A physical missile had much better performance than it.

Therefore, one could only start from its characteristics.

How could one make the pure Spirit Power projectile of the Tracer Technique automatically change direction toward an incoming Spirit Power attack?

Chen Shu actually thought of some ways.

It was just too difficult to implement.

Chen Shu pondered hard for a while, then temporarily shelved it.

Even if he could solve and implement this problem, it would not be a matter of a moment, so he decided to first change his Tracer Technique into a normal, ordinary interception-defense version of the Tracer Technique, and then upgrade it to an intelligent version later.

Once the general structure was set, he could start working.

Outside the window, the sky gradually turned dark.

The framework on the computer screen gradually filled with things—dense, intricate Runes combined in mysterious ways, making one dizzy just looking at them.

Chen Shu planned to make two versions.

One high-end version, a Spell version, for his own use.

The other, an ordinary version, made into a Spell Rune model convenient for modern application, to provide to Mao Xiansheng.

Mao Xiansheng had wanted a Spirit Power Secondary Cannon for a long time.

If Chen Shu guessed correctly, this netizen of his should be a Duqin person, and someone from the Duqin Government or royal family. Originally, Duqin was under the control of Lanya, but later, because the Lanya people were truly acting recklessly in Duqin, the Duqin Government quickly leaned toward Dayi after Dayi intervened.

However, it did not make much difference.

Now, both the Government Army and the Watchers of Duqin had united, and with the help of Dayi, were struggling to contend with Lanya.

Although Dayi and Lanya had consensus and cooperation in some aspects, there was more competition.

Striking Lanya was a duty that could not be shirked.

At the same time, it was to repay Mao Xiansheng's past kindness.

When Chen Shu was in Duqin before, he thought he might be able to meet him—at that time, Duqin was truly chaotic; if Dayi's rescue had not arrived so timely, Chen Shu might have really sought some help from this netizen.

It was a pity that they never managed to meet in person.

Unknowingly, the night had grown deep.

"Ah..."

Chen Shu sighed and stretched.

After finishing this stage of work, he did not forget to write some notes, recording his thoughts on the follow-up so as not to lose his train of thought when he woke up to continue tomorrow.

Chen Shu was just about to turn off the computer when he suddenly stopped, turned to take out a Crystal Disk, and plugged it in.

The screen began to load.

Then it automatically opened the Gray Net and logged into Wide and Narrow Alley.

There were many messages flashing again.

Excluding those related to vice, there were only messages sent to him by Mao Xiansheng.

The last time Chen Shu logged into Wide and Narrow Alley was in May; he had logged in on a whim to take a look, chatted with Mao Xiansheng for a bit, and then logged off.

The current Wide and Narrow Alley was of little use to him; backed by the Spirit Sect, whether he wanted to query information or find Spells, Phoenix Tower was a better place than Wide and Narrow Alley. And by now, unknowingly, the Spells and information he wanted were no longer things that Wide and Narrow Alley could provide.

However, if the group owner wanted to strike the Mengyue Sect later, perhaps he could find some things on the Gray Net that were difficult to obtain through normal channels.

Yet the Gray Net was also a key focus of the official authorities of various countries; perhaps some people who were very famous on certain sites were actually civil servants. So even though Chen Shu had been hanging around the Gray Net since he was very young, such matters were not his to worry about.

Chen Shu glanced at Mao Xiansheng's messages.

June 3rd, 13:34

Mao Xiansheng: Heard the Forbidden Land has opened, did you get anything good?

July 2nd, 21:11

Mao Xiansheng: You didn't die in the Forbidden Land, did you?

August 15th, 10:23

Mao Xiansheng: Heard that the Bodhisattva of Tribulation of your Dayi has attained Buddhahood?

Mao Xiansheng: The gods in this world have changed again.

September 22, 9:01

Mao Xiansheng: You are coming online less and less.

Mao Xiansheng: I'm numb.

Mao Xiansheng: It seems our netizen friendship is about to end.

Chen Shu glanced at the bright moon outside the window, wanting to calculate what time it was in Duqin, but feeling too lazy to do so, he simply started typing.

October 15, 22:00

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Good evening.

The other side replied almost instantly.

Mao Xiansheng: Rare.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: I'm online.

Mao Xiansheng: Just happened to be.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: You still have the leisure to go online; it seems the Lanya people aren't pressuring you enough.

Mao Xiansheng: Stop probing me.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: You know how there are gods in this world.

Mao Xiansheng: Duqin has also produced gods.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: That's true.

This was equivalent to directly admitting that he was a Duqin person.

Mao Xiansheng: What are you doing online this time?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Missed you, came up to take a look.

Mao Xiansheng: Want to learn about the Spirit Power Secondary Cannon?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Duqin only has a small piece of land left now, do you still have warships?

Mao Xiansheng: Mounted on vehicles.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Impressive.

Mao Xiansheng: Want to learn about it?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Sure.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Give me the requirements.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: I can only guarantee the level of an ordinary developed country, and I can only make the Rune module for the core combat unit; you'll have to figure out how to turn it into a cannon yourself.

Mao Xiansheng: /Stunned

Qingcai Baiyu Tang:?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: You aren't just all talk, are you?

Mao Xiansheng: Of course not.

Mao Xiansheng: Name your price.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Forget it.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: I rarely go on the Gray Net anymore, and no matter how many Black Gold Coins I have, they aren't of much use. Anyway, I have to make this myself, so I'm just helping you make a version suitable for modern use while I'm at it; it won't take much effort.

Mao Xiansheng was silent for a good while this time before sending a message—

Mao Xiansheng: Then I'm getting a huge bargain.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Delivery next month.

Mao Xiansheng: Good.

Chen Shu then turned off the computer, pulled out the Crystal Disk, and tossed it casually into the pen holder.

He was relaxed now; he wasn't afraid of being discovered.

If you're a brother, come and catch me.

Chen Shu went out to wash up, climbed onto the bed, and sat cross-legged.

The bright moon climbed to the window, and the moonlight shone into the room, leaving square patches of white frost on the floor, with the traces of the window frame in the middle.

Chen Shu, however, could not quite calm his heart.

He had known this netizen for many years; at this moment, Mao Xiansheng was in Duqin, where war raged continuously, so he must be very tired, right?

In his communication with Mao Xiansheng, he always got the feeling that he was very lonely; otherwise, why would he always look for a netizen to talk to?

"Hiss... hoo..."

Chen Shu took a deep breath to calm his heart.

Daily Cultivation.

The next morning.

Chen Shu continued to improve the Tracer Technique until nearly noon, when he received a message from Qingqing asking him to go out and eat with her, and only then did he leave the Dormitory.

"I've felt off these past few days while sleeping and practicing, as if something is missing. Why don't you lend me Taozi for a few more days? There is scientific evidence that a cat's purring helps with sleep and cultivation."

"Sure."

"Woof??"

"Stop woofing. You're coming back with me today. I'll treat you to good food and drink, and you'll just be responsible for purring while I practice and sleep."

"Woof woof howl!!"

"Resistance is useless. Accept your fate. Your master has already given you to me. Little kittens are born to obey human commands."

"Howl..."

"Haha..."

Chen Shu laughed twice, then asked again, "What are we eating?"

"Sauerkraut pork trotters."

"Isn't that at our school gate?"

"A new one just opened at our school gate too."

"Is it good?"

"Haven't tried it yet."

"You dare take me there without having tried it?"

"Let's go try it this time."

"By the way, I haven't seen Zhang Suannai pop up in the group chat for several days."

"Sister Suannai has been thinking about her thesis topic every day." The young girl beside her finally caught the chance to interject, her voice softer and sweeter than her sister's, "She's been thinking for a month and still hasn't come up with a topic, and even asked me to help her think of one."

"Did you help her think of one?"

"I thought of one." The young girl nodded earnestly, "But she refuses to write it."

"What did you think of?"

"An analysis of the weaknesses of a Sword Cultivator. She insists that a Sword Cultivator has no weaknesses, and now her advisor is hounding her every day." The young girl paused, "She really is a fool."

"Xiaoxiao, how can you call people names?"

"Brother-in-law, I have no manners."

"Oh, oh..."

"It's not just the graduation thesis that's giving her a headache." Ning Qing pursed her lips and continued to add, "She also has to worry about how to beat Wu Eiwei by the end of the year, and think about all sorts of messy things; she's pacing around the Dormitory all day."

"By the way, is it soon for Wu Eiwei?"

"End of the year, I suppose."

"Who do you think will win?"

"Are you sure you want me to say?"

Ning Qing cast a light, airy glance at him.

"Never mind then."

Chen Shu decided to keep a bit of anticipation.