Doctor, I'm really strong!

However, not aging does not mean not dying. Ancient beings will die due to natural disasters, man-made calamities, or other reasons. But these are not the point. The point is that this creature opened the door to Originium Arts on the Terra continent.

The ancient beings could breathe fire, an ability that was worshipped as the embodiment of gods by the locals in ancient Terra. Their lineage was widely distributed across Terra. In Yan Kingdom, this ability was put on the table, and it also opened up unimaginable paths.

The ancestors of the Yan Kingdom, who hunted the ancient creatures, discovered that these lizards had red crystals inside their bodies. These crystals could breathe fire in the hands of certain people, and these people who could breathe fire became the shamans of the tribe, also known as Suirenshi, who were responsible for the tribe's sacrifices and fire-making.

Don't laugh. In ancient times, starting and preserving fire was extremely important; it was the first step for civilization to move from darkness to dawn.

After a long period of development and evolution, people became curious about the crystals of the ancients. So, a daring man named Hou Yi stepped forward. As a wizard, he boldly explored and drew the earliest energy circuits by imitating the patterns on the crystals of the ancients. This was the prototype of Originium Arts.

What exists in nature, and what humans imitate, is the beginning of progress.

No one knows now whether Hou Yi experimented many times or boldly used Originium Crystals to inscribe energy circuits from the very beginning. All that is known is that he succeeded and continued to make progress on that basis. Hou Yi was also elected king by the people of his tribe, which marked the beginning of the history of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Subsequently, Originium Arts spread from the East and took root in various parts of the world. This is why Originium Arts in other countries are simply called Originium Arts, while Originium Arts in Yan Kingdom are called Magic.

It's not just a matter of name; the latter is far, far ahead of the former. Even the Kingdom of Letania, which is known as the Kingdom of All Laws, doesn't dare to compete with the Yan Kingdom in this field.

Historically, the most outstanding king in the history of Letania once went to Yan Kingdom to study. When he went there, he was the strongest of the new generation of Letania's Originium Arts. When he returned, he had become a humble and cautious old professor. He devoted his life to spreading Eastern learning to the West and hoped that Letania's Originium Arts system would learn from Yan Kingdom. His last words before his death were, "We must learn from the East."

Therefore, the original Originium Arts came from the gifts of nature. The other systems that followed were the result of continuous exploration and innovation by later generations. There is no such thing as the ancestors being more powerful. Just like no matter how powerful Guan Yu was, he could not beat a tank.

After learning about the history of Originium Arts, Liu Jiuli asked, "Is that all?"

Talulah, the black serpent, replied, "That's it. Don't you think that's enough?"

Liu Jiuli casually extinguished the fireball: "I don't think it's essential enough."

Talulah the Black Serpent asked curiously, "The more fundamental thing is this. This is the beginning of everything. The entire Originium Arts system of the Terra continent was built from here. What more fundamental thing do you want?"

"Doesn't it seem a bit like computer programming that you want energy to be transformed to achieve the desired effect?"

Black Serpent Talu stretched out her hand and made a circle: "You have quite the imagination. Can you tell me what you were thinking?"

"Originium is like electricity, computers are like a staff, and programmers are like mental energy. What do you think of this explanation?"

Talulah the Black Serpent clapped her hands: "A good analogy, so what?"

"So I'm wondering if the essence of Originium Arts is just another way of applying mathematics."

Chapter 36: A Sister Fell From the Sky, I Accept It!

In this world, anything can deceive you. If you can't do math, you just can't do it!

Human understanding of the world begins with these seemingly abstract numbers. It is difficult, but also simple. It is the foundation of the laws governing human society and a tool for analyzing the world. As long as the world is not exaggerated to the point where we can speculate about it at will, everything can be explained by mathematics.

The reason we can't do it is because humanity hasn't reached that point yet, not because it's truly impossible. Please put away your Bible; God can't help you solve calculus, and kowtowing won't help!

Talulah the Black Serpent shook her head: "No one has ever done that before."

"I'll try it when I have time."

Just because no one has tried it doesn't mean it's impossible. Liu Jiuli still felt that the possibility was quite high and that it was worth a try.

It's okay to fail, but success is a huge leap forward.

Putting the issues of Originium Arts aside for now, there is another important topic to discuss: the Red Guards' equipment system.

The previous system of equipment for riots was definitely not going to work. The weapons people had were all over the place, and some even used pitchforks and dung scoops as weapons, just like the peasant uprising armies of ancient times.

What Liu Jiuli needs to do now is to standardize this force. Patriots' training ability and command level are not bad, but they lack experience in commanding large-scale corps. However, at this stage, there is no need for tens of thousands of troops. It would be good enough to have a brigade of standing troops. What more do you need in a city with only a few hundred thousand people?

If it's just about maintaining order, a police force plus a regiment of soldiers would be enough, or even a battalion-level force. Chernobog had a similar setup, so there's no need to make it too complicated.

Since he had to choose a weapon, Liu Jiuli had two paths before him.

The first advantage is local equipment, which has the advantages of rapid development, existing experience, and sufficient training personnel. Patriot's guerrilla instructors can undertake the corresponding tasks.

The second option is to directly deploy modern weapons to show the enemy that times have changed. The advantage is that ordinary soldiers can also deal considerable damage.

Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, with the biggest issues being tactical application and weapon usage.

Firing a gun is easy, but organizing those who fire into a combat team is very difficult.

Forget about the three-thirds system. The premise of the three-thirds system is that the army itself has extremely high technical and tactical skills and can obey orders without question on the battlefield. This alone eliminates more than 95% of the countries in the world.

The right weapon must be paired with the right tactics, otherwise, you'll end up like the British troops in World War I who marched in formation toward the German positions and were mowed down by Maxim machine guns.

As for the issue of weapons technology leaks, Liu Jiuli is not worried at all.

Although the technological system of the Arknights world is similar to that of Earth, the Originium industry and modern industry are not the same thing. If it cannot be mass-produced cheaply, the AK47, the king of rifles, will not be able to show its value. Wars cannot be won by relying on one or two good weapons. Otherwise, when San Dezi pointed out the Tiger King, he could have swept the world.

Talulah, the Black Serpent, was naturally aware of the existence of the firearm in Liu Jiuli's hand and paid close attention to it. Its greatest value was not in improving the high-end combat power, but in enhancing the combat effectiveness of the entire army. The lethality of individual soldiers was significantly increased, and the barrage of bullets fired was extremely threatening. Even mages dared not easily break in.

This is a weapon that can change the course of war.

Even against heavily armed units, the AK47 has considerable effectiveness; if regular ammunition isn't enough, use armor-piercing steel-core rounds. Mass production isn't the problem, nor is configuration; the problem is…

"We'll be targeted, absolutely."

If Black Serpent Talulah could see the value of the AK47, then others naturally could too. If it were just a small number of people being equipped with it, that would be fine. But if Liu Jiuli really made sure every Red Guard soldier had an AK47, then the Ursus army would be the next to come looking for trouble.

Even a fool knows what it means if Liu Jiuli were to unleash a million-strong army like this: he could truly take up arms and march on Luoyang to confront the Ursus Emperor of Shengjunbao.

"Then let's switch to another one, let's use a crossbow."

The crossbow that Liu Jiuli mentioned was not one of those originally made in Terra, but rather a high-quality sniper crossbow manufactured with the fine craftsmanship of Rhodes Island and hand-polished by Kroos.

They also created special armor-piercing explosive bolts for this type of crossbow, which were quite expensive.

But it doesn't matter. After throwing them into the universal factory to get the template, you can produce as many as you want. First, build up Faust's sniper squad, and then create a ranged force. In addition to this armor-piercing explosive crossbow, there are also specially made grenade crossbows. Their original versions are all very expensive, but with the template, they are all dirt cheap.

The Red Guards used these ranged weapons as a backup, in addition to large crossbows.

It must be admitted that the physical fitness of Terrans is far superior to that of humans on Earth. Even the seemingly cute Felin race can run 100 meters in under seven seconds, while the Lupo race can run 100 meters in under five seconds. In terms of strength, the Fonhoof and Ursus races are naturally gifted. In the game, Lulu's weapon is a modified siege weapon, and in reality, the Fonhoof and Ursus races can indeed carry cannons and deal damage.

You can think of it as holding a 152mm gun at the middle gate and sniping, using your own body as a gun mount.

This level of physical fitness is just outrageous.

Their powerful physiques bring more possibilities, such as their humanoid tank-like heavy armor. Their equipment can truly carry heavy firepower and advance into battle. When Originium Arts are activated, they are worthy of the role of elite assault troops.

Therefore, on the real battlefield of Terra, Guards and Vanguards are common roles. Casters, Snipers, Medics, Specialists, Supports, and Heavy Armors are the core combat forces. Moreover, all six types of units belong to the category of Casters and need to know some Originium Arts.

The answer is obvious: I can configure my troops according to the equipment native to Terra, but I can equip my people with the best equipment within the permitted range. When there is room for development in the future, I can directly upgrade to even more powerful equipment and let the enemy experience the taste of a meat grinder.

Talulah, the black snake, asked curiously, "Where did you get so much money?"

When they made the bet before, Liu Jiuli was willing to put up 10 billion Lungmen Dollars himself. How come he's suddenly acting like he's got a lot of money to burn? That doesn't make sense. Liu Jiuli said nonchalantly, "That's my secret. Everyone has a few trump cards up their sleeve."

Talulah, the black snake, nodded. The reason seemed to lack explanation, but it was indeed the most appropriate one. She didn't press for further details; as long as it was useful, that was a good thing.

Just then, a voice broke in.

"If they are all heavily armed, the mobility of the troops will be a big problem. The guards and vanguard are not only combat personnel, but also reconnaissance and command personnel. Those who can be rated are not ordinary people. We must make good use of these configurations."

"Oh, I see?"

Liu Jiuli sensed something was wrong with the voice, looked up, and saw Ling smiling at him.

Talulah, the black serpent, immediately drew her weapon and asked warily, "How did you get in?"

Ling said frankly, "There are no restrictions here, so it's not difficult for me to come in."

Liu Jiuli said expressionlessly, "This is called breaking and entering, thank you."

"What you're discussing doesn't seem like something a private household should talk about. Don't worry, don't worry, I'm here to see my little brother. Are you happy?" Ling said as she walked to Liu Jiuli's side and pulled him into her arms, creating a heartwarming scene of a lively older sister and her younger brother being affectionate.

Talulah, the black snake, was a little agitated. The creature before her posed a significant threat, forcing her to be cautious.

However, Liu Jiuli had a different idea.

"Since you're taking advantage of me, then come and help me out. I happen to need some people."

"Sure, call me 'older sister'."

"elder sister."

Calling someone "sister" will get you a free six-star operator. What a steal!

If Hypergryph said that croaking before drawing cards would guarantee a six-star character, then the scene of players drawing cards would definitely be filled with the croaking of frogs.

However, Talulah the Black Serpent was a bit stunned and immediately pulled Liu Jiuli over to ask, "Hey, are you serious?"

Liu Jiuli: "Isn't it good to have a powerful helper? Especially one who comes to us willingly. Why not use him?"

Talulah, the Black Serpent, said with a serious expression, "Are you sure you're not letting a wolf into the house?"

Liu Jiuli shook his head decisively: "Impossible."

Wolves? Don't be ridiculous, no wolf can beat the lewd wolf, the Fourth Calamity, howling~

Section 37: Ah, this ⊙o⊙…

As an ordinary former member of the Integration Movement and now the captain of the Red Guard Production and Construction Brigade, Niyan is very happy with his current job.

Although she is very skilled in Originium Arts, proficient in both opening up the earth and opening up the mind, if she could choose, she would still like to become an excellent farmer, tending to her lovely plants until dawn every day.

Why? Because she understands the land very well.

According to her, "I can hear their voices."

No one knows exactly what the sound refers to. It might be soil, or it might be the vast earth, but her Originium Arts are truly amazing. Especially after Liu Jiuli witnessed how a single hammer blow could level an entire acre of land, with the soil automatically rising and forming perfectly straight lines, he knew that Mudstone was the talent he needed.

It's like installing an auto-farming mod when you're playing Minecraft; a plot of land of any size (by size of a block) is instantly planted.

Of course, there are also Soul Eaters who say "land that is not personally cultivated has no soul," but when you actually grow a vast expanse of fertile land in Minecraft, you'll definitely want to automate it as soon as possible, otherwise your fingers won't be able to take it.

This is true when playing games, but in real life, it's not just your fingers that get tired; your whole body aches.

Liu Jiuli clearly remembers the time he went to his hometown in the countryside to harvest corn by hand when he was a child. He thought it was fun at the time, but after actually doing it, he questioned his life after a day and became fascinated with the legendary mechanized agriculture.

Fun fact: The human body is not designed for farming; prolonged farming takes a heavy toll on the body.

Those who say driving a hand tractor is easy, please get lost. I'm referring to traditional agriculture, which is pure manual labor.

Moreover, even with tractors, some jobs still require manual labor. Humanity's greatest progress over the years has been in exploring its own potential and evolving the system of exploitation, making it a prime example of being at the top of the food chain.

This makes Liu Jiuli very empathetic towards his fellow villagers. If anyone jumps out and says that the countryside should serve as a buffer zone for the city, he would like to turn that person into a machine slave and then throw them into the countryside to buffer them. You like the pastoral scenery, right? Here's a place where even cow dung is all-natural. Go and buffer there.

The all-purpose factory is meant to be a safety net, not something to be displayed to compete in terms of productivity, at least not now. Therefore, the Red Guards need to have their own companies and enterprises. To prove that they are more advanced, they need to use more advanced methods to defeat the backward side.

These companies can also serve as cover for the Red Guards, reversing cause and effect and making external forces believe that the Red Guards grew strong because of these companies. Once they become powerful, they can then say whatever they want.

Farming is very important. A Sarkaz girl with white hair, red eyes, a youthful face, and huge breasts who knows how to farm is practically dancing on Liu Jiuli's XP system, okay? You guys should confess how many Mudrock pictures you've seen on Pixiv, and what age group they're from.