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Chapter 225 Magnetic Rail Pulse - Hammer of the Battering Ground

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They endured a life of hardship and displacement.

Finally, we stepped into the Lingnan region.

As he continued on his journey, Wu Wen witnessed firsthand what truly desolate and impoverished terrain meant!

Although Lingnan was part of the territory of the Tang Dynasty, the court's jurisdiction did not extend to this area at all.

Therefore, there isn't even a decent official road here.

On his way to his new post, Wu Wen had no ready-made path to take and relied entirely on scouts to explore ahead.

Although there was no real overcoming of obstacles, one still had to wade through the weeds and carve out a path.

Only near county towns where people live can you find paths worn into the ground.

Fortunately, Wu Wen was no ordinary person. He didn't care about the hardships along the way and calmly sat in the carriage every day, focusing on his cultivation.

Another two weeks of arduous trekking.

After a few swaying and staggering moments, we were finally approaching Panyu, where the county seat was located.

And that's why the rugged road that had traversed mountains and valleys finally became smooth.

It’s been a long journey.

Through observation, Wu Wen gained a fairly good understanding of the terrain and location around Panyu.

It must be said that Zhao Tuo, the King of Nanyue, chose a truly excellent place, a land of abundant resources and outstanding people.

Surrounded by mountains and rivers from south to north and from west to east, Panyu is situated on a plain, like stars surrounding the moon.

Seeing such an excellent geographical location, Wu Wen couldn't help but recall the description of Panyu's landscape in the book:
The Three Mountains and Five Ridges are majestic, the Three Rivers and Five Streams are beautiful.

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"Stop and take a break!"

When they reached a shallow beach.

Wu Wen ordered everyone to rest.

The soldiers immediately relieved their exhaustion and sat down on the gravel beach.

Over the years, the stones on the beach have been polished smooth and round by the flowing water.

After resting for a while, the group gathered by the clear, cool stream.

Some buried their heads in the water to quench their thirst, while others scooped up water to wash their faces. The icy river water slid down their necks, prompting several soldiers to shout out:
"Awesome!" "So comfortable!"

The climate in the south is hot and humid, and the refreshing stream water splashed on the body makes one feel comfortable from the very bone.

At this moment, Wu Wen also got off the carriage and squatted down on the beach to wash his feet.

Turning his head, he saw his master, Li Chunfeng, standing with his hands behind his back beside the carriage, his eyes fixed on the mountains ahead, his brows slightly furrowed as if he sensed something.

"Master, have you discovered something?"

Wu Wen stepped forward and asked softly.

Li Chunfeng raised his hand and pointed to the distant peaks: "Wu Wen, look, this mountain is actually a dragon vein!"

Huh? Upon hearing this, Wu Wen suddenly looked up and stared intently.

But the mountain ranges stretched and undulated, gradually merging with the mountain ranges that appeared in my mind.

Throughout the south, five massive mountain ranges stretch across the land: Yuecheng Ridge, Dupang Ridge, Mengzhu Ridge, Qitian Ridge, and Dayu Ridge, collectively known as the Five Ridges.

The Dayu Ridge runs in a northeast-southwest direction.

After a brief deduction, Wu Wen discovered that the mountain in front of him was connected to Nan Kun Mountain and Jiu Lian Mountain, and was connected to the main ridge of Dayu Ridge!

"The mountains are far away and the terrain is magnificent."

"It truly is a dragon vein!"

He looked along the mountain slope and saw that the dragon's head was pointing towards Panyu, which he was about to arrive at.

"Where the dragon's head points, no wonder Zhao Tuo once proclaimed himself emperor here, with the title of Emperor Nanwu!" Wu Wen clapped his hands and sighed softly.

He then ordered everyone to continue their journey and reach Panyu as soon as possible.

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When we reach the middle and lower reaches of the shallows.

Wu Wen could see Panyu City in the distance, and on the river, he saw thousands of people working.

They built a wooden bridge across the entire river.

In the middle of the river, many shirtless young men were using bamboo baskets to continuously lift mud and sand from the riverbed.

Then people on the bridge used ropes to lower bamboo baskets to the shore.

Meanwhile, on the shore, people were carefully sifting through the mud and sand using flat bamboo baskets, as if searching for something.

Upon seeing this scene, Wu Wen couldn't help but look at them more curiously, wondering what they were doing.

Gold panning?
Their actions resembled gold panning, but the tools they used were too crude, unlike those capable of sifting gold from mud and sand.

Under Wu Wen's watchful eye, he noticed a man dredging mud and sand suddenly discover a pale pink crystal, about the size of a thumbnail, in a bamboo basket.

When the man discovered the crystal, his face lit up with joy, but he quickly concealed it, maintaining a normal expression while his eyes darted around furtively.

In the blink of an eye, without anyone noticing, he flicked his finger and instantly tossed the crystal into his mouth.

With a slight movement of his throat, the crystal that had entered his mouth was swallowed directly into his stomach.

Then, as if nothing had happened, he continued washing the river sand in the bamboo basket in his hand.

however.

Just when this person thought his actions were flawless and undetected,
Not far behind him, a foreman who was carrying a leather whip, had a long knife at his waist, and whose appearance and attire did not resemble those of a Han Chinese, seemed to have a third eye and noticed his little trick.

He strode directly up to the person.

Without a word, he plunged a knife into the man's stomach, ripping him open, and then reached inside to grope the gem he had swallowed.

"Throw it out, don't make a mess!"

The overseer spat on the corpse, then waved his hand, signaling several men to drag the body away.

Then, he loudly warned the crowd: "Put away your greedy hearts, don't be like this man who values ​​money over life. I've been supervising you guys working here for more than a year or two. Under my watchful eyes, nothing can escape my notice."

Just as Wu Wen was observing what was happening by the river.

A group of fifteen or sixteen people, along with a group of supervisors, came to Wu Wen's group.

They looked like bandits, brandishing their weapons, blocking the way, and shouting:
"Who are you!"

Lu Cai stepped forward and confronted them, saying, "How dare you! This is the carriage of the Grand Commander of Lingnan Circuit and the Duke of Zhennan, personally appointed by His Majesty! Get out of here at once!"

Upon hearing Wu Wen's name, these people, though unfamiliar with him, knew that he was no ordinary person. However, instead of making way for him, they sent someone to deliver a message.

Soon.

A person who seemed to be in charge came to the front of the convoy.

"Which one is the Duke of Zhennan?"

As soon as the other party arrived, they started shouting.

A "whoosh" sound.

A pebble suddenly shot out.

Immediately, the man was sent flying backward, and before anyone could react, he crashed heavily to the ground, leaving a gaping hole in his chest.

Stepping on the sandy ground, Wu Wen arrived at the front of the group.

Looking at the dozen or so people blocking his way, he asked sternly, "I am the Duke of Zhennan, the soon-to-be Grand Commander of Lingnan Circuit. Tell me, who are you people!"

Intimidated by Wu Wen's imposing presence, none of them responded for a moment.

Ok?
Wu Wen poked the ground with his toe, and five more stones flew up instantly, sending five more people flying and falling to the ground.

Having witnessed Wu Wen's ruthless methods, one of them immediately replied nervously, "We are government officials."

"Government officials? What are you doing here?" Wu Wenzhi asked.

“We are here to mine gems on the orders of the governor.”

"Who are those mining laborers?"

"This……"

Seeing his hesitation, Wu Wen guessed that these people must have been forcibly captured by them to serve as free labor for the people of Lingnan. "What a fine governor!"

Wu Wen returned to the carriage.

The convoy immediately headed towards Panyu City.

Before he came, he had already learned about the situation in Panyu through information from the imperial court.

The situation here is quite complicated.

Because this place is far from the reach of the emperor, it appears to be subservient to the Tang Dynasty, but in reality, it is under the control of local forces.

Even government officials were almost entirely appointed by the imperial court; they were all local powerful figures who had pledged allegiance to the court.

Therefore, they were no different from local tyrants in Lingnan.

For example, in Wu Wen's information, this governor was named Ma Daxiong, and was the leader of the Li people in the Panyu area.

Yang Fu of the Eastern Han Dynasty recorded in his book "Record of Strange Things": "The Li people live south of Guangzhou, in an area of ​​thousands of miles. They often have separate villages, each with its own chieftain."

"Li people" is a term used to refer to ethnic groups in the Lingnan region.

As the Sui Dynasty came to an end, the country descended into chaos.

The Li people's leader, Ma Daxiong, led his people to conquer Panyu.
Then it grew bigger and stronger, occupying the surrounding areas.

Later, Li Jing pacified Jiangnan, and under the intimidation of his army, the enemy wisely surrendered.

Since the imperial court lacked the resources to continue its southward expansion, it appointed him as governor, along with other individuals of similar local power, and made them various other officials.

Thus, these originally barbarian tribes transformed into court officials, waving the banner of the Tang Dynasty and tyrannizing the local area.

This is also why the imperial court has difficulty controlling this area.

Wu Wen had already found out the details when he came.

If he wants to settle down in Panyu, he must use swift and decisive measures to eliminate this Li people's power. Only then will it be easier for him to operate here.

As we slowly approached Panyu City.

Wu Wen looked up and sized him up.

This royal city, built by Zhao Tuo, the King of Nanyue, can be described as impregnable and magnificent.

The entire city was built of stone, and the city walls were smooth, flat, and towering, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

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Inside the royal palace within the city.

While enjoying fine wine and delicacies, Ma Daxiong suddenly received a report from his subordinates that the imperial court had dispatched a Duke of Zhennan to serve as the Grand Commander of Lingnan Circuit, and that the man was currently heading towards Panyu City.

"what!"

Ma Daxiong, who had long regarded Panyu as his own territory, could not tolerate anyone riding on his head.

He immediately smashed the wine glass in his hand on the ground.

"These Tang people are really bullying me! I've already submitted to them and given them so many jewels every year, and they still send people to control me!"

With that, Ma Daxiong picked up a large knife from the knife rack and strode outside.

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The city gate.

Wu Wengang is about to enter the city.

But the city gate in front of them was closed.

Then, on the city wall, Ma Daxiong brandished his broadsword and shouted loudly:
"Which one of these damned Lord Zhennan is he? Come out and let me see him!"

Wu Wen stepped forward, revealing his figure.

Upon seeing Wu Wen, who was thin, pale, and looked like a frail scholar, Ma Daxiong burst into laughter: "You think you're that so-called Duke of Zhennan?"

“Go back to your Great Tang Dynasty and tell your Tang emperor that this is our territory. We can manage it ourselves and don’t need him to send anyone.”

"Your tribe's territory?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wen chuckled and said, "This has always been Han Chinese territory. You only stole and occupied it for a few days. Do you really think this place has become yours?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Daxiong immediately retorted, "This place originally belonged to my clan. It was taken away by you before. Now I am taking back the place that was taken from us. This is our place."

Before Wu Wen could react after he said this, Grandmaster Zhiyuan suddenly appeared beside Wu Wen and whispered a reprimand to him:

"Wu Wen, why waste your breath talking to this uncivilized barbarian? Just kill him and hang his head on the city wall to intimidate the other barbarians. Let's see who dares to have any disloyal thoughts!"

Wu Wen was startled by his master's words and turned to look at him.

Thinking that his seemingly kind and amiable grandmaster was actually so irritable, and that he even hung his head on the wall to intimidate the villains, Wu Wen had never done such a thing before!
"What are you waiting for?"

Urged on by his master, Wu Wen immediately threw out a flying needle.

Unexpectedly, the leader of the Li people was quite capable, and at the critical moment, he actually raised his broadsword and blocked the fatal attack.

Looking at the needle marks on the tough back of the blade, Ma Daxiong was also momentarily terrified and still felt lingering fear.

He was so frightened that he immediately hid under the city walls.

"These Tang people are truly terrifying!"

"They almost killed me."

"Luckily, I'm hiding inside the city now. As long as I don't open the door, he won't be able to get in..."

While Ma Daxiong was still daydreaming...

Having failed to defeat him in one move, Wu Wen headed straight for the sturdy city gate of Panyu.

On the city wall, a group of Li people guarding the city looked at Wu Wen with puzzled expressions, only to see him slowly raise his right hand.

"Magnetic Track Pulse - Rammer!"

With this low shout, the secret treasure, Shui Ling, appeared around Wu Wen and shimmered with a dark blue light.

Under his control, the water spirits followed complex rules to arrange and combine, quickly condensing into silver threads as thin as hair, and weaving them into a magnetic track network with extremely high precision.

Each "thread" of the magnetic track network has a tiny electric arc energy channel, which efficiently conducts and confines energy.

At the nodes of the magnetic track network, thousands of diamond-structured silver spheres are precisely embedded within, each possessing a complex electromagnetic structure.

When the magnetic field begins to rotate, according to the law of electromagnetic induction, the change in the magnetic field will generate an induced current inside the silver sphere, and the induced current will be subjected to the magnetic force, thus giving the silver sphere a huge acceleration.

Under the powerful acceleration of the magnetic field, the silver spheres transform into a metallic storm firing thousands of shots per second. Each silver sphere is like a miniature electromagnetic projectile, containing immense kinetic energy.

"break!"

Wu Wen roared and threw a punch.

Under the operation of the dynamic energy conversion engine.

The magnetic field reaches an extremely high intensity in an instant, entering overclocking mode and accelerating the silver spheres in the silver wire network.

Under the influence of the magnetic field, the silver spheres gained extremely high speeds. They converged together, forming a powerful impact force, like a heavy hammer, and slammed into the city gate.

Followed by.

Amidst the stunned and almost frozen gazes of the crowd, the once incredibly sturdy and heavy city gate was instantly blasted open with a huge hole by the combined effects of the electromagnetic pulse and the physical impact.

Debris flew and dust flew.

This move.

It was Wu Wen who, after competing with his master, deeply felt his own shortcomings and devoted himself to studying and creating this new move.

As the interior scenery was upgraded, Wu Wen's calculation ability also achieved an advanced improvement.

On the way here, he successfully developed this move.

The power of lightning can be countered due to its inherent characteristics.

Therefore, Wu Wen focused his efforts on physical attacks and magnetic pulse impacts.

The energy converted by the dynamic energy conversion engine is efficiently concentrated on the silver sphere, achieving a high degree of energy focus and release.

This is like concentrating the immense power of a rapid-fire electromagnetic railgun into a single, incredibly powerful hammer.

Magnetic storm radiation and physical impact are intertwined, possessing the dual attack characteristics of matter and energy.

therefore.

Wu Wen was certain that if he used this move to compete with his master again, the master would not be able to easily neutralize it as he had when facing the lightning attack before.

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(End of this chapter)