This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 278 Weapons: Mystic Arts and Technology
The location of the Hidden Immortal Valley Divine Craft Workshop underwent significant changes in the two years following Zhuang Lin's seclusion.

Based on practical needs and future prospects, it was only natural to begin developing new-era magical artifacts. In addition to the many craftsmen of the Divine Craft Workshop, modern weapons experts were also involved in this endeavor.

As a result, many weapons experts have applied to enter Hidden Immortal Valley, but the number has always been limited due to the strict selection process, although it has gradually increased in the past two years.

The original Shen Gong Fang had to be expanded to some extent. Due to the convenience of some modern technological products, it is almost the only place in the valley with a large number of technological equipment for use by some experts.

Some master craftsmen from the workshops were also amazed. Although they were proud of their skills, they had to admit that modern technology was indeed impressive.

After a period of adjustment, it was only natural that artisans and experts, who could be categorized as a group, would work together on scientific research.

If modern technology could be combined with mysterious magic, it would be a huge leap forward, something everyone can imagine, but making it happen is not easy.

"Boom——"

A loud bang erupted at the Divine Craft Workshop at night, accompanied by a burst of lightning and a feeling of the earth shaking. At the same moment, a restrictive magical light also suddenly lit up.

After a series of rumbling sounds, several dusty-looking people emerged from a building in the Divine Craft Workshop. Among them were the workshop's original master craftsmen and modern weapons experts.

However, even these weapons experts wear ancient costumes. This was originally a mandatory requirement by the Bureau of Investigation to show respect, but now it has become a habit and one of the pleasures for many people. After all, ancient costumes and etiquette have a special charm that makes people feel elegant.

However, these people today have nothing to do with elegance.

Master Ban and Qiao rushed over when they heard the commotion, and what they saw was a group of people coming out of the still-smoking restricted laboratory, coughing incessantly.

Seeing this scene, especially seeing the leader, Master Qiao, Master Ban was immediately furious.

"Thank goodness the restriction was activated, otherwise I would have blown you all to bits! Didn't I say I'd wait two days? Couldn't you wait that long?"

"Ahem, Teacher, there was a protective barrier in place, and I made a breakthrough last night, so I couldn't resist."

After Mr. Qiao offered an explanation, some experts nearby quickly chimed in.

"Professor Ban, we also bear some responsibility. We simply couldn't wait any longer. After so much research, finally seeing some results is something no one can sleep at night."

"It's only because the Divine Craft Workshop has a sound-silencing barrier, otherwise the commotion just now would have woken up everyone in the entire valley! But judging from what just happened, did it fail or succeed?"

A smile appeared on Master Qiao's face, which was blackened by smoke.

"It failed, but it's still a success; the proportions were just wrong!"

"That's right, it's practically a done deal!"

"Yes, we've finally achieved some results!"

The others were also quite excited. For these experts, coming into contact with this new doctrine of metaphysics opened the door to a new world, but many of them had to start learning from scratch.

"Alright, go clean up first, then get a good night's sleep. It's been several days already, we still have time, take it slow! Qiao Zhenrui is a cultivator who has awakened his spiritual power, while you guys are still just mortals. Be careful of that... oh right, I mean, sudden death!"

Master Ban said that everyone should go back and rest.

After everyone had left, Master Ban entered the special restricted room known as the laboratory.

From the outside, the house looks like a small house with an area of ​​only 20 or 30 square meters, but once you enter, you feel a sense of openness and spaciousness. It is actually more than several hundred square meters, and it seems to be exceptionally large and spacious.

Unsurprisingly, the inside was a complete mess.

Master Ban frowned as he looked at the center. The "experimental platform" he had helped build was quite sturdy, but it had been "stained black".

Upon reaching the platform, a long, metallic-colored weapon stood twisted in the center, seemingly half-melted.

"These guys."

Master Ban chuckled and cursed.

The workshop quieted down, but the people who had been there earlier did not rest.

Those who are conducting in-depth research are conducting in-depth research, and those who are writing reports are writing reports. No one listens to the advice to rest. In fact, no one wants to go to sleep unless they are really extremely tired, especially when they need to produce results.

The living environment and diet in Hidden Immortal Valley allow experts, who are ordinary people, to achieve a significant improvement in their physical functions.

Tonight's achievement is actually just a bullet, and it's a bullet that took a lot of effort to forge. It has a strong impact, strong recoil, and great power, and its future is promising.

When Shenggongfang first formed its collaborative research and development model, many modern experts had somewhat excessive expectations, or rather, were overly ambitious.

Imagine if large weapons like airplanes and warships were empowered by immortal magic, wouldn't they be invincible?

However, as it turns out, weapon crafting is by no means easy and is extremely energy- and resource-intensive. Even from a cost perspective, many ideas are quite impractical.

Moreover, many of these ideas lack the potential to succeed because they are too complex.

There's no question of a holistic qualitative change; reinforcement and acceleration are easier, but the consumption and gains are disproportionate.

Furthermore, after coming into contact with things in the spiritual practice world, it is not necessarily true that modern things are the best. Some things are simple and effective, and it is necessary to make overall choices and judgments.

Thus, a new field of study was born, known as "metaphysics".

To truly achieve a qualitative change, we must rebuild from the ground up, starting with the underlying logic, and proceed step by step.

Therefore, the results that have gradually emerged over time often start from materials science. Breakthroughs in materials science, combined with array engraving, have also led to new breakthroughs in technology at the real level.

But this is from the perspective of the outside world. For Shen Gong Fang, this is far from enough. Today's achievement is a true result of metaphysics.

At several special blacksmith's workbenches, the clanging sounds rang out again. Master Qiao was more confident this time. He forged weapons, while his apprentice made special bullet casings and inscribed formations. Meanwhile, in another room, experts and craftsmen were summarizing their experience and formulating special explosives.

As dawn broke, another iteration of the product appeared, and its workmanship was more refined than the previous generation.

Soon after learning about what happened last night, many people from Shengongfang arrived near the blacksmith shop early in the morning, and even some cultivators came to watch the excitement.

I happened to see Master Qiao and others inspecting the newly forged items at the blacksmith's table.

"Hahahaha, just in time! Let's go, let's go to the lab!"

Master Qiao shouted loudly, and a group of people followed to watch the excitement. The laboratory, which was a mess last night, had been cleaned up early this morning.

This time, dozens of people went in together, and the steel targets and various other items inside were all neatly arranged.

Since people heard that it was finally going to be a success, many people came to check on the situation, including Liu Hongyu.

Master Qiao held the weapon, while a bespectacled weapons expert explained the details to the others.

"Everyone, you've probably heard about this before, but this time the chances are much higher. Master Qiao has the latest iteration of this weapon:"
Xuanjin Spear Prototype 015.

In the envisioned version, top-tier weapons will also include models such as axes, sickles, hooks, and halberds. The overall concept is similar, but there will be more ways and techniques to use them!
The weapon is thirteen feet long, about four meters, and is reinforced with a simple mechanical structure and forging formation.

The spearhead is made using the Xuan Tie craftsmanship of Zhenke Shen Gong Fang, making it sharp and sturdy. The spear body is covered with wood-coated alloy skin, making it tough and durable.

If equipped to a warrior with outstanding physical abilities and superb martial arts skills, even using the gun in its normal mode would be enough to make it an excellent cold weapon.

But clearly, the gun's secrets don't end there.

The internal control tube of the gun barrel, combined with the array-engraved rifling grooves, allows the bullet and the flash to travel forward in the bending state of the gun body as it swings.

The mid-section magazine can hold two types of ammunition, four rounds each at the front and rear.

There are two ways to fire a bullet.

The first type is positive stimulation.

There is a hole on one side of the tip of the Xuanjin Spear. When a bullet is fired from the front, it bursts out with the power of the special bullet itself, which can be said to be equivalent to a cannonball. If the user has cultivation, it can also be enhanced.

The second type is back-side excitation, also known as propulsion excitation.

The bullet is a propellant projectile. After firing, it has no projectile head; its kinetic energy enters the propellant trajectory, propelling the gun forward.

It can be a direct thrust, but if one's cultivation is high and their martial arts skills are outstanding, the power will be astonishing if they unleash martial arts techniques during the process!

Master Qiao, holding his handcrafted treasure, was eager to put it to use this time.

"Come on, let me demonstrate for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Qiao couldn't wait to run to the center, holding his spear in one hand, and then flicked it forward with a simple spear technique.

"go with!"

"boom--"

As the gun was being swung, the tip continued to trace a sharp arc, and suddenly a tongue of fire erupted from the tip with a thunderous roar.

Master Qiao was so shocked that he slid back three feet.

Almost at the same moment, a loud explosion occurred at the steel target in front.

In that instant, the restrictions within the laboratory were activated, blocking all the roaring flames and debris.

Unsurprisingly, Master Qiao missed the target by more than ten meters, breaking a platform on the other side.

Many people stared wide-eyed, while Master Qiao swung his spear a few times.

"A minor accident, a minor accident, hehe, that's awesome, hehe, no explosion!"

Liu Hongyu and some others couldn't help but twitch at the corner of their mouths. Was it something to be happy that it didn't explode? But the power was indeed considerable.

"Try this again!"

As soon as Master Qiao finished speaking, without giving anyone a chance to prepare, he swung his spear again and simultaneously activated the bullet with a thought.

"boom--"

This time, flames shot out from the butt of the gun in an instant, bringing with them a wave of heat, and even a few streaks of lightning could be faintly seen. Master Qiao, along with his gun, was already swinging in an even higher trajectory, drawing an arc of white light forward.
"Sizzle."

This time, the shot hit its mark, and a row of steel targets in front of it were all split in two.
"Thump" "Thump" "Thump" "Thump"
Many of the cut targets fell to the ground. Master Qiao turned his head in astonishment, not expecting that he could hit them with a casual flick.

Many experts have already cheered.

Liu Hongyu was equally amazed. The only minor issue was that this weapon was not suitable for the average person.

Even among the warriors who have gone through several missions and learned martial arts, very few are physically capable enough to use such brutal weapons. Moreover, they must be exceptionally intelligent; otherwise, even if they are physically capable, they might not be able to control them if they lack the intelligence.

But there's no denying that the future is promising!

If there were thousands upon thousands of qualified warriors, clad in armor of the magical treasure level and wielding similar weapons, and deployed in formation, they would undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with.
Just thinking about it made Liu Hongyu excited!

(End of this chapter)