Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

She stared silently at the artisans who had suddenly shown her goodwill, and couldn't help but swallow.

Is this what happens to people who aren't strong enough—their consciousness can be altered in an instant?

"My benefactor has truly mastered the art," Tingyun said with a smile.

Immediately, Walter asked the craftsmen:

"Could you, staff of the Construction Department, tell us about the situation here?"

"Dad, what do you want to know?" Awei asked with a look of admiration.

"Uh……"

Faced with such flattery, Walter instinctively took a step back and coughed lightly:

Why are you all gathered here?

Ah Wei quickly stood up and answered:

"Dad, of course it's too dangerous inside! We had no choice but to escape! You absolutely mustn't go in!"

Tingyun asked softly, "What happened inside?"

Ah Wei's face showed grief and indignation:

"It's a long story. There was a tree infestation in the Construction Department. Someone planted a potted plant and it suddenly grew wildly, with branches as thick as two people could wrap their arms around it! It was spreading all over the department and almost destroyed the place!"

"Son, I'm puzzled too. The Crafts and Manufacturing Department usually only studies mechanical craftsmanship and hydroponics. Nobody studies planting techniques like rapid growth and height. Who knows how these roots and stems sprouted out!"

The three train crew members looked at each other, and roughly understood the meaning behind Awei's words.

So you mean there are strange tree branches inside that attack people everywhere?

Yan's eyes lit up:

"I understand, it's a Chinese pine!"

"Beautiful pine, my foot! It's obvious that the root system of the Jianmu tree has grown here!" March 7th shouted.

Ah Wei stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the four men, and requested:

"Fathers! My master, Master Gongshu, is still inside! He is the most senior craftsman in our workshop, and also the master who led our research group!"

"When the accident happened, he pulled me, Ziming, Yunche, and a few others to escape. But halfway there, he turned around and rushed back inside!"

Tingyun nodded: "I understand, Mr. Gongshu must have lost something!"

Yan frowned: "No, it's obvious that the deadline for the project is approaching."

Ah Wei was about to cry:

"Dads! We're doing serious research, we don't have that kind of thing!"

"All I heard him say was, 'It's over! The furnace is over!' By the time we caught our breath, he had vanished!"

March 7th squinted his eyes:

"Are you young people not as strong as the old master? He can pull you out and run back, while you're still standing there catching your breath?"

The children nearby sighed:

"Sigh, young people these days are so lame."

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Yan looked at the little boy who was less than his waist tall and asked:

"Why are there elementary school kids here? They're just trying to act all grown up, aren't they!"

March 7th also chimed in:

"Exactly! Exactly! Kids these days love to act mature. It's us adults who look young."

"What are you talking about?!" Ah Wei hurriedly interrupted the two:

"Good fathers, this is another master craftsman from our Manufacturing Division! He's over three hundred years old this year, no kid at all!"

"Oh, if something happens to Master Gongshu, then we...we...!" Awei cried out.

Walter comforted him:

"Don't worry, young man, your master is safe..."

Ah Wei: "Then none of us in this group will graduate this year, and we won't be able to become apprentices..."

Walter: "..."

Having obtained enough information, Tingyun addressed the group:

"My benefactors, now that we have a general understanding of the situation, let's set off immediately!"

“Hmm.” Valte nodded.

"Now that the young man has spoken, we should also keep an eye on this craftsman named Gongshu."

"Zzzzzzzzzzz—!! (Sound of a chainsaw)" A black streak of light suddenly flashed past and disappeared into the factory gate!

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"Damn it!" March 7th looked back immediately, but Yan was already gone.

"Hey Yan, wait for us!"

The three of them quickly followed.

They stepped over the steps, passed through the gate, and were greeted by a sky full of tree roots.

Countless thick roots, as strong as gold and iron, coiled around the various buildings of the Industrial Construction Bureau like pythons.

In the center of the site, a huge furnace was completely sealed off by a thick root system.

Walter's voice:

"The star core facilitated the regeneration of Jianmu, and as it grew, the erosion became more severe."

"What a huge Chinese pine tree! (sizzling sound!!)"

At this moment, Yan was standing in front, wearing a yellow construction safety helmet, frantically pulling on the rope of the chainsaw!

next moment.

He then slammed the chainsaw down on the roots that were sprouting at his feet, producing a deafening clang like metal striking metal!

"Ding ding ding ding ding ding—!!"

Countless sparks flew everywhere.

Finally, with a loud "bang," the chainsaw was turned to smoke, but the root system remained completely intact.

“Yan, this is a Jianmu tree! Your chainsaw can’t withstand it!” March 7th shouted.

"Alright, you dare mess with me, Bald Qiang? I'll beat you up without hesitation!"

Yan casually tossed aside the chainsaw and swiftly pulled out a flamboyant greatsword, holding it high in his hand.

In an instant, the situation changed dramatically.

"Hu~hu~~"

The wind howled.

Even the air gradually became hot and dry.

The roof tiles of the surrounding construction sites began to hum and vibrate incessantly!

Even the roots of those giant, snake-like trees gradually turned black on the surface.

The immense energy transformed into a fiery red stream of light, elevating the greatsword to the height of a small hill!

The black-haired man held the long, narrow Heavenly Fire Greatsword aloft, his eyes seemingly flowing with molten gold.

He said with a ferocious smile:

"While you are indeed formidable, you are still slightly inferior to my two old acquaintances from Bear Ridge!"

In that instant!

Walter's expression immediately hardened, and he stretched out two energy fields to protect March 7 and Tingyun behind him!

next moment.

The sword light fell.

"Boom—!!" A muffled, loud noise echoed throughout the entire cave.

The fiery light reflected in March 7th's pupils.

As far as her gaze fell, all the buildings were engulfed in the red light, scorched to death by the intense heat!

Along with the roots of those Jianmu trees.

The monsters roaming in the distance were also annihilated to ashes by the power of this attack.

Standing in the firelight, carrying a greatsword, his robes fluttering, Yan calmly pondered:

"If this is all the strength you have, you are not worthy of living in that forest..."

“Brother Qiang… Bah! Yan! Are you crazy? That Master Gongshu is still in the Bureau of Works!” March 7th shouted from inside Walter’s energy field.

"It's alright, because everyone in Bear Ridge is still waiting for me."

"Are you even listening to me?!"

"Cough cough cough, stop burning! Stop burning!"

Unbeknownst to Yan, an elderly man was lying at his feet.

He pleaded in terror:

"Cough cough cough cough... If this keeps burning, the Construction Bureau will be gone!"

Chapter 286 Did you do this on purpose?

"Such a good thing?!" Yan Huan became even more excited.