Nuclear-powered Sword Immortal-Chapter 46: The Nature of the Spiritual Artifact

1130 Short Range Defense Cannon.

It is a multi-barrel, rapid-fire cannon close-in weapon system with 11 barrels and 2 ammunition magazines, capable of locking onto over 40 targets at once.

The maximum rate of fire is 11,000 rounds per minute, which is approximately 183 rounds per second.

Of course, he couldn’t make use of the radar, fire control system, targeting system, infrared tracking system, and other features.

Even if he wanted to, he didn’t know how long it would take to realize them through Co-spirit.

Compared to the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon, it was a bit easier to realize the 11-barrel, 30mm Gatling.

Even reducing it to 7 barrels would do.

Maintaining a rate of fire of a few thousand rounds per minute for area targets was sufficient.

Any more would be wasteful.

"With a clear target, then..."

Gu Jinlai’s thoughts surged.

The last ray of Qing Lian directly infused into the consciousness body of the little figure seated atop the Qing Lian.

The next moment, the structure and composition of Os-Iridium alloy rapidly flashed through his mind.

Os, an element in the eighth group of the sixth period of the periodic table, with the symbol Os and atomic number 76, relative atomic mass of 190.23, melting point of 3045 degrees, boiling point of 5027 degrees, density of 22.59, a hexagonal crystal cell structure, with parameters a=273.44 pm, b=273.44 pm, c=431.73 pm, α=90°, β=90°, γ=120°, Mohs hardness of 7...

Iridium, with the symbol Ir, atomic number 77, atomic weight 192.22...

This data flickered in his mind for only three seconds before his thoughts were drawn back to the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon.

Information about the weapon that he had once popularized surged forth.

Under his precise recollection, bullet technology, gunpowder technology, and industrial structure were quickly comprehended and memorized.

"Forget about the tail-stabilized discarding sabot armor-piercing rounds, radar, electronic equipment, and related systems for now..."

Images flashed by like lightning.

The technologies involved were beyond Gu Jinlai’s capabilities.

Manufacture a 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon in an ancient society devoid of industrial foundations?

That would be a joke.

Crafting the bullets alone would take an immense amount of effort.

Instead of wasting energy on the Short Range Defense Cannon, it would make more sense to make a Gatling Gun and set up a production line for bullets.

His thoughts shifted, and he began excavating information about this type of machine gun from every corner of his memory.

Because it saw widespread application in attack aircraft, helicopters, armored vehicles, and gunships, his brain housed more information on it than on the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon.

Yet, even so, the details were not sufficiently thorough.

"If heaven gave me the chance to return to Blue Star, I would definitely study diligently and learn with all my heart."

Gu Jinlai deeply grasped the true essence of the saying, "Master math and science, and you won’t fear traveling all over the world."

No!

It’s the truth!

After finally forming a vague impression of the Gatling Gun and bullet technology in his mind, the light of Qing Lian dissipated.

"The data is not detailed enough," said Gu Jinlai.

However, it was correct to not be detailed.

It would be strange if every detail of a vital national weapon like the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon was thoroughly researched.

"Compared to the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon, the 6-barrel, 7.62mm ’Thunder’ Gatling is easier to realize in the short term, with a normal rate of fire of 2,500 rounds per minute and a maximum rate of 6,000 rounds, albeit with a short range of one kilometer, but for shooting down elite soldiers with average Body Tempering Cultivation, it’s enough."

Even someone as strong as Qi Refining could only traverse fifty to sixty meters in one second during an outburst.

And burst speed is different from regular speed.

To cross one kilometer, Qi Refining would need at least a dozen seconds, during which time the "Thunder" Gatling could pour thousands of bullets towards him.

"The key is, compared to the massive size of the 1130, this 6-barrel Gatling is more portable for me," Gu Jinlai contemplated his plan.

Manufacture a Gatling Gun.

Additionally, create a portable model of the 1130 Short Range Defense Cannon, which takes a long time to co-spirit.

Details?

Fire control system?

A mature Spiritual Artifact must learn how to grow into the form its master desires.

...

Gu Jinlai prepared for the crafting of new equipment.

Just as he started working on his casting platform, Lingxiao Town Guardian Fang Que expended considerable effort to acquire intelligence from the Meteor Star Guard City West Branch.

Although Gu Jinlai had implicated all Meteor Star Guards in the action to besiege Wang Family’s Young Master, he still couldn’t ensure everyone’s silence without any leaks.

Therefore, when the garrison commander incredulously learned that Gu Jinlai had ruthlessly killed Wang Dongyu and the two Great Hugging Pill experts from the Wang Family who came to support using bloody means, his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Wasn’t it said that Gu Jinlai has already fallen from the Refining God Realm? How could he reverse the situation and take control of the city west branch with so many experts besieging him?"

"The Wang Family’s Hugging Pill secretly controlled a Meteor Star Guard, using both threats and inducements, finally making that Star Guard speak. According to him, the Ancient Demon, though not in the Refining God Realm, still maintains tremendous combat strength, comparable to a Peak Hugging Pill."

Standing before him was his capable assistant Jiang Qing, who also achieved Qi Refining.

He said gravely, "According to him, not only is the Ancient Demon powerful, but his eldest disciple Su Nanxing also possesses combat strength that rivals a Peak Hugging Pill, and Wang Family’s Hugging Pill Wang Duanliu fell to his sword."

"Su Nanxing..."

Fang Que knew of this man.

Gu Jinlai’s eldest disciple.

Certainly accomplished in Hugging Pill.

But he hadn’t anticipated that his combat strength would be so formidable that he could directly kill a renowned expert like Wang Duanliu.

"Two Peak Hugging Pills, with Su Nanxing holding off the two, the Ancient Demon burst forth, striking down Wang Dongyu. With Wang Dongyu’s death, the Meteor Star Guards, overwhelmed by Gu Jinlai’s fierceness, surrendered under Zhao Fan’s lead, and eventually... the city west branch fell into the hands of this Devil."

Jiang Qing stated solemnly.

Fang Que’s expression turned unsightly after hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure.

"I clearly informed Wang Dongyu that the Ancient Demon had no good intentions. Yet they still took it lightly. If the Wang Family had sent not only Wang Duanliu but all of their forces, how could this old devil have had his way?"

Fang Que snorted coldly.

"The Ancient Demon didn’t just bring his disciple, but also brought dozens of Gu family elites. Such a display of force further proves that he has great ambitions."

Jiang Qing spoke and glanced at Fang Que.

Clearly, he believed that Gu Jinlai came to seize power, to replace Fang Que’s position as the Guardian of Lingxiao City, and to bring order out of chaos, restoring Lingxiao City under Starlight City’s rule.

"Meddlesome fool. We in Lingxiao City were living well. In this period under my governance, peace has graced the Four Seas, with no worldly society power struggles. Yet he just had to come and disrupt our peaceful lives!"

Fang Que slammed the armrest of his chair, reducing it to sawdust, angrily exclaiming, "This is utterly outrageous!"

"My lord, everyone’s eyes are on us now. If we don’t respond..."

Jiang Qing hesitated.

"I originally planned to wait until he achieved nothing in Lingxiao City before sending him back to Starlight City. I hadn’t expected his actions to be so ruthless! Hmph! Worthy of a follower of the Devil Path!"

A cold light flickered in Fang Que’s eyes: "Even when a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses all its strength. From this day forward, dealing with this Ancient Demon, we must strategize as if we are dealing with a Refining God Giant!"

"Refining God Giant!"

Jiang Qing was shocked.

This level of attention...

Would be enough to make any Hugging Pill proud for a lifetime.

"To kill a Refining God Realm Devil, one must either dispatch three Refining Gods or ten Hugging Pills adept at coordinating Battle Formations..."

They did not have ten Hugging Pills adept at Battle Formations coordination.

But...

Considering the Wang Family members, more than ten Hugging Pills along with dozens of Qi Refinement and Gang Condensation practitioners could be gathered.

"The Wang Family lost three Hugging Pills and dozens of elite disciples all at once. I don’t believe they would let this go so easily," Fang Que stated directly: "Contact the Wang Family Patriarch! Together, we’ll show Gu Jinlai who truly rules the skies of Lingxiao City!"