Chapter 1108: Chapter 1108

"Brother Zhang, this is not a trivial matter!" Qi Xiu said seriously, "Do you know how strong the Lingyun Sect is now?"

"Currently, Lingyun Sect has six martial artists in the Heaven-breaking Realm. Warriors from their sect are spread throughout the Saint Gold Dynasty. Just those stationed at the sect year-round number in the millions, and their strength is not inferior to our army."

"No, their strength even surpasses our army!" Qi Ning added.

In the Royal Family, the top-tier cultivation techniques and martial arts are passed down strictly within the family, not outside. In contrast, the sect allows more access, where outstanding disciples can learn some quite excellent techniques and martial arts. Therefore, in terms of top-tier prowess, Lingyun Sect is slightly inferior, but in terms of average combat power, the Royal Family falls short in comparison.

In Lingyun Sect, the True Martial Realm serves as the boundary distinguishing Inner Sect Disciples from outer sect disciples. Inner Sect Disciples make up ten percent of the total population, but that still amounts to hundreds of thousands.

"What about your people?" Zhang Menglong asked.

"I have less than twenty thousand soldiers in the True Martial Realm under my command, and their average realm is only the Third Realm of the True Martial," Qi Xiu shook his head, "With 20,000 soldiers of the Third Realm against tens of thousands of sect disciples of the Fourth and Fifth Realm, they probably wouldn't be able to enter the mountain gate."

"My father has a million elite warriors in the Fourth and Fifth Realms of the True Martial Realm. Only by deploying them do we have a chance to fight," Qi Ning said, "And this presumes no martial artists of the Heaven-breaking Realm are involved. If they are included, things get complicated."

"So Brother Zhang, this is not something we can resolve," Qi Xiu said, "I understand Brother Zhang, your identity is extraordinary, but this is the matter of our Saint Gold Dynasty. I do not wish to rely on your forces. I hope we can resolve this ourselves."

Even if Zhang Menglong's power could settle the Lingyun Sect, he would eventually leave, and even if he helped the Saint Gold Empire solve a temporary problem, the hidden threat would eventually erupt.

"I wasn't planning to send people to help you," Zhang Menglong said, "But since you still have two thousand men, it's possible to fight."

"Brother Zhang, do you have a solution?" Qi Xiu's eyes lit up.

To be honest, he is very reluctant to disturb his father now, who has only slightly recovered. If informed of this news now, who knows if his condition would worsen from anger.

On the contrary, if he can resolve this himself, firstly it can help solidify the Royal Family's status in the Saint Gold Dynasty, secondly it can ease his father's solutions, and most importantly, he can use this achievement to silence critics. No one would doubt his capabilities again.

"There is a way, but I need you to provide some things."

"Brother Zhang, whatever you need, just say. Our Saint Gold Dynasty is vast and resource-rich, unless it's exceedingly rare, I can get it for you."

"I need a large amount of advanced metals, the more, the better."

"What do you need them for?" Qi Xiu asked curiously.

"To excel at one's trade, one must first sharpen their tools. Of course, it is to get some good equipment out for you." Zhang Menglong said.

Qi Xiu suddenly recalled the Heavenly Grade Spiritual Artifacts that flew everywhere when Zhang Menglong deployed the Sword Array last night. He even casually gifted two swords to someone.

It's important to know that the entire Saint Gold Dynasty cannot produce more than ten Heavenly Grade Spiritual Artifacts. Updates are released by novel⁂fire.net

Those thousand spiritual weapons could rival the entire foundation of a Fifth or Sixth Grade Empire!

This is not just about money. An alchemist capable of crafting Heavenly Grade weapons would have their schedule packed, and such people don't lack money anyway. It's impossible to make them yield just by money; whether they're willing to craft weapons depends on their mood.

So there can only be one possibility—they have many top artifact refiners within the Anti-Pornography Task Force, and only then could they so nonchalantly overlook Heavenly Grade spiritual weapons.

"Brother Zhang, could you be an artifact refiner?" Qi Xiu suddenly came up with this possibility.

If he could swap out the weapons of those 20,000 soldiers under his command directly, Heavenly Grade spiritual weapons wouldn't be needed. After all, such weapons can't even unleash their full potential when used by them. Uplifting the weapon grades by one or two levels could boost their combat effectiveness.

If Zhang Menglong were willing to train them, imparting some techniques... Just imagining it is somewhat terrifying.

"Something like that," Zhang Menglong said, "I know a little bit about artifact refining."

"But such a large task, I might not be able to handle it alone, I'll need your people to work with me."

"Work with you?" Qi Xiu smiled bitterly.

Artifact refiners have such noble status. There are few in the entire Saint Gold Dynasty, and they serve the Royal Family. As he is only the successor to the Holy Lord, even Qi Moxing doesn't hold enough sway for their cooperation, not to mention on his behalf.

"No need for alchemists, just a batch of skilled blacksmiths will do," Zhang Menglong handed a blueprint to Qi Xiu.

Qi Xiu had never seen such a design before. Its appearance was entirely different from any weapon he had ever seen.

It was entirely made of metal, over two meters tall, and more than three meters long. A normal person could not possibly lift it easily, let alone use it in battle.

"I call this the Italian Cannon Plus!" Zhang Menglong said, "With just ten Xuan Crystals, it can unleash a Heaven-breaking Realm martial artist's strike!"

"How is that possible?" Qi Xiu's eyes widened. Xuan Crystals are used to help True Martial Realm martial artists cultivate Mystic Qi. One crystal is sufficient for a martial artist in the Fifth or Sixth stage to practice for months and is considered expensive.

But ten such crystals to produce a strike akin to a Heaven-breaking Realm martial artist? This was quite unbelievable.

"What, you don't believe me?" Zhang Menglong asked with a smile, "Alright, give me one night. I'll first create one for you to see."

"It's not that I don't believe you, but it's really quite unbelievable." Qi Xiu, recalling Zhang Menglong's mysterious background, felt his doubt waver slightly.

"Okay, what kind of metals do you need? I'll go get them for you now."

"Metals used for forging Eighth Grade Spiritual Weapons will do," replied Zhang Menglong.

Soon, following Qi Xiu's arrangements, a cart of Eighth Grade metals was delivered to Zhang Menglong's room.

Zhang Menglong used Strange Fire to melt them, then took out his imitation Hammer of Thor and began to forge.

"Ding ding dang dang..." The whole night, the sound of forging echoed from the yard.

"Xu'er? What exactly is Mr. Zhang doing?" Qi Xiu's mother looked towards Zhang Menglong's room.

"I don't know either," Qi Xiu shook his head, "Mr. Zhang should be crafting a very powerful weapon. He calls it Italian Cannon Plus."

"Italian Cannon Plus?" Qi Xiu's mother repeated, "Do you mean Mr. Zhang is making a cannon?"

"Yes," Qi Xiu said, "Lately, the relationship between Lingyun Sect and us has become increasingly strained, with the vague possibility of conflict. I don't want this matter to affect Father's health. Mr. Zhang said this weapon could help us."

"If that's the case, you absolutely can't let anyone disturb Mr. Zhang!" Qi Xiu's mother insisted.

"Yes, I will immediately arrange for people to spread the word!"

"The Seventh Prince orders, Mr. Zhang is crafting a cannon, no one is allowed to disturb him tonight!"