Obviously, Alpha's overture to him is more like a potential investment.

In essence, this kindness is not because of Zong Shen's own charisma, but because his future potential has attracted Alpha's attention.

This made Alpha think that Zongshen would reach the same level as him in the future.

It can be regarded as a kind of making friends in advance. In layman's terms, it is to form a good relationship first.

Zong Shen is well aware of this, and he always maintains the principle of keeping a respectful distance from Alpha's respectful and flattering attitude.

Although Alpha didn't show any combat effectiveness, even under Zong Shen's insight using the strategy module, there were no attributes like blank paper.

However, as a special existence that performs part of the power for the lord system, he must have a transcendent status and significance, not to mention that he is the real No. 1 lord, and he has spent an unknowingly long time.

Regarding Alpha's reminder, Zong Shen actually had an idea in mind.

Since they came to the Endless Continent, they have been endowed with the status of "lord", and behind this status itself represents the meaning of opening a fertile land and becoming the lord of a leader.

In this way, conquest and development have become the main thread that cannot be avoided.

Therefore, in Zong Shen's understanding, the strength of a lord is mainly determined by two aspects.

The first is personal force, and the second is the comprehensive force composed of the territory, the people under his command, and the soldiers.

Strictly speaking, the latter is even more important than the former.

Of course, the lord's personal force is also extremely important. It is a shortcut that can help the lord better control resources. Even if one day the territory is lost and the lord becomes a free citizen, he can still get along well with a good force.

But from a long-term point of view, in addition to raising one's own military strength to the limit, the real Xeon Lord must also develop the territory under his rule to the extreme.

Mana technology, rune forging technology, alchemy technology, mechanical engineering...

These are all roads of power exploration. If you study to a certain height and master them to a level comparable to the rules of the dimensional world, you will definitely be able to provide considerable help to the lord. From a certain point of view, the exploration of these technologies , itself is also a process of using the power of the world!

The lord's own extreme force combined with the skills and combat power of the dimensional world that has climbed to the peak is equivalent to turning the resources of the entire dimensional world into his own help.

With the backing of the entire dimensional world, he can truly open up a wider territory. He must first touch the highest point he can touch before he can try to spy on the situation above the dome. This is the basis of everything.

"Against the Gods"

It was precisely because of this that Zong Shen was given the impetus to conquer the mainland.

After a brief exchange, Zong Shen went straight to the set of [Tier VI Magic Energy Cluster Launcher (Golden)]. As a kind of equipment-level magic energy combat equipment, the size of this thing is really amazing.

The first thing that catches the eye is its base, which is a cuboid abutment ten meters long, six meters wide, and 1.5 meters thick.

The body of the transmitter is on the top, mainly composed of three parts.

They are respectively located at the front end of the magic energy concentration device, which has three bases of magic energy concentration. The absorbed magic energy has to be condensed three times, and finally gathers on the arc-shaped mirror-like launch disk, and emits it in the form of a beam of light to attack the enemy. .

The middle part is the console. Zong Shen saw a joystick similar to the [Tearer Mecha] style, through which the operator controls the whole set of [Tier VI Magic Energy Cluster Launcher (Golden)] to complete the attack preparation, aim and launch the whole process.

The rear is the energy storage unit, like a huge box-style backpack, which stores magic energy to supply the consumption of attacks.

Zong Shen circled around the metal base, and found that there was also a famous hall on this base.

Its overall shell is cast using the alchemy school's integrated casting method, and a disc similar to a magic array is embedded on each of the four sides.

Each piece is as big as a washbasin, like a "plug-in", which is tightly embedded on the metal base.

The overall shape of this thing already has some sci-fi feel.

It is not ruled out that this metal base has other hidden functions.

After all, its size is so huge and heavy from the perspective of human beings, it looks like a huge metal monument.

Anyway, it can be regarded as a light energy weapon, and it looks completely different from those giant crossbows, magic cannons and the like.

Seeing this, Zong Shen also had to lament the magic of magic power.

Compared with the known energy substances and energies in the earth.

It is no exaggeration to say that magic energy is a kind of "universal" energy. It is extremely malleable, and it is itself a manifestation of elemental magic power.

Zong Shen's right hand stroked the smooth and cold metal base, his eyes were silent, as if there was a golden light flashing in his eyes.

The golden subtitles emerged, fully displaying the attributes of the war killer made by the combination of alchemy technology and magic energy technology in front of him.

[Tier VI Magic Energy Cluster Launcher (Golden)]

[Quality: Epic-level offensive and defensive equipment]

[Range: 50 meters ~ 5000 meters]

[shooting height: 3500 meters]

[Cluster Pierce Damage: 379~621]

[Cluster burn damage: 492~1321]

[Beam diameter: 5 cm ~ 50 cm]

[Attack interval: 6 seconds to 60 seconds]

[Durability: 8500]

【Strong value: 13500】

[Armor value: 120]

[Magic resistance: 120]

[Attack consumes mana: 100 points to 1000 points]

[Need operator: 1]

[Magic energy reserve: 0/250000]

[Extra mount emergency mana reserve: 0/80000]

[Active skill: Magic plug-in Defense Ⅵ (activate the preset magic plug-in, activate the defense Ⅵ function, based on the magic energy reserve, turn on the light curtain defense, which can be turned on or off at any time, during the existence of the light curtain defense, the solid value is equal to Mana reserve, double resistance is 150 points)

Magic plug-in Powerful Float VI (activate the preset magic plug-in, activate the function of Powerful Float VI, the base will float off the ground, the maximum floating height is 10 meters (corresponding to the ground as a reference), the maximum floating speed is 30 km/h, after activation It needs to consume 600 points of mana reserve per minute, it needs a five-minute waiting period when it is turned on, and the base needs to be completely grounded when it is turned off)

Magic plug-in Magic Thirst VI (activate the preset magic plug-in, activate the Magic Thirst VI function, consume 250 solid points, absorb the free elemental magic power within a radius of 100 meters around it, and convert it into a magic energy reserve at a ratio of 1:0.8, The upper limit does not exceed 50,000 points, the specific number of conversions depends on the density of free elemental magic power within the environment, and the rune cooldown time is 2 hours)

Magic plug-in Magic detonation Ⅵ (activate the preset magic plug-in, activate the function of magic detonation Ⅵ, it takes 30 seconds for the magic energy to surge, detonate the remaining reserve magic energy of the transmitter, and cause an explosion damage to a radius of 500 meters and metal fragments, while completely destroying the emitter, the specific damage depends on the remaining mana)

Cluster overclocking (100 points of durability loss, so that the diameter of the beam of the next attack reaches three meters, the consumption of mana is increased by 20 times, the damage is increased by 15 times, and the maximum range is increased to ten kilometers. Every 30 minutes, only one cluster overclocking can be performed )

Prism scattering (lack of necessary supporting components, incomplete function)

Continuous output (makes the beam output continuously, lasting up to ten seconds, during which 500 points of magic energy are consumed per second, and the cooling time is 1 hour]

[Passive skill: cluster adjustment (the diameter of the cluster can be adjusted to affect the shooting frequency, power and mana consumption)

Shooting loss (each shot will reduce durability by 2~20 points, which can be repaired by replacing the matching magic energy concentration device and launch disk)

Waiting for charging (the charging speed of the main magic storage compartment is 100 points per second, and the charging speed of the emergency magic storage compartment is 50 points per second. The transmitter needs to be stopped and cooled for more than 10 minutes before the charging operation can be performed. )

High-temperature beam (magic energy beam, as a high-energy beam converted from magic energy, has high-temperature characteristics, please ensure that there is no one within 8 meters near the emitting mirror when launching, so as not to cause burns and accidental injuries)

Cluster Penetration (Highly condensed magic energy beams have extremely strong penetrability, and can penetrate up to 6 targets in a row. This data will be affected by the target's dual resistance, physique, and obstacles along the way)]

[Squad skill: chain light prism (you need to deploy twelve sets of launchers of the same level to trigger the team skill, through chain energy gathering, launch twelve chain light prisms, each light prism can perform chain reflection at the enemy target 1 to 12 times, causing corresponding damage with a multiple of 2.0, the light prismatic damage will not be lost after reflection, but the maximum reflection distance cannot exceed 800 meters, and the cooling time is 2 hours)]

(Unexpectedly, there are similar 'laser' weapons in other worlds

Mana itself is extremely malleable and transformable

Just like you knew a long time ago that mages can use their own mana to recharge some mana buildings and equipment, mana and elemental mana are essentially the same thing

All schools of spellcasters require elemental mana

If the spell model is a 'skeleton', then the elemental magic power is the 'flesh and blood' that fills it in and gives the magic a substantial effect

It shouldn't be difficult for you to understand such a statement

Therefore, mana technology is essentially an alternative manipulation and utilization of mana.

As an extremely useful weapon of war, this launcher can independently adjust the diameter of the beam, thereby adjusting the power of the beam, the launch interval and other parameters

When necessary, cluster overclocking can be carried out, and the attack distance reaches ten kilometers, and the base damage reaches 10,000+ ultra-distance attacks. It can also continuously emit beams, so that the magic energy beam becomes a sharp sword and sweeps out.

Combined with the functions of four magic plug-ins, it has the characteristics of attack and defense, and it can also float and move. It can even choose to self-destruct when it is occupied. The launcher is captured by the enemy, and at the same time it causes a good area of ​​​​kill.

It's a pity that you came too late. Nine sets have already been exchanged by other lords. Maybe you will see the sound of these alchemy weapons and magical equipment in the lord's dispute in the future

If this is not the case, this guide will suggest that you exchange at least six sets

Four of them are deployed, the remaining set is disassembled and studied, and the other is carried with you, which can be used in many cases)

…

"It seems that magic energy technology still has great potential to be tapped!"

"In addition, there are potions, alchemy, mechanical engineering, and rune forging, all of which can be combined to form the technology system of the endless continent."

"If you put in the hard work and develop it to the limit, you can indeed achieve the power comparable to the rules of the dimensional world. It is a road with a high limit."

Zong Shen looked normal, but his mind was running at high speed.

He already has some understanding of this set of [Tier VI Magic Energy Cluster Launcher (Golden)], and the strategy module also gave a high evaluation.

It embodies the potential of magic energy technology. Light beams and magic energy bullets are just the tip of the iceberg for the weaponization of magic energy technology. In theory, as long as the magic energy technology is deeply explored, magic energy can be transformed into various elemental attacks.

After all, magic can do this.

Thinking of this, a very appropriate metaphor popped up in Zong Shen's mind.

Mana is like crude oil resources on the earth.

As we all know, crude oil can be refined into fuels such as gasoline and diesel, and the by-products produced during the refining process can also be turned into branch products such as asphalt, plastics, chemical fiber materials, synthetic rubber, and benzene-based medicines.

The same is true for magic energy. It can be reversely converted into elemental magic power, and then subdivided into various elemental powers. It can also be used as pure energy filling to complete the spell model to complete the casting of various departments and levels of magic, including arcane energy. There is also a mysterious conversion relationship with magic energy.

It is everywhere, floating in every corner of the space, as if it is relying on the shadow of the main material world, it is difficult to analyze directly by physical means.

The collection, application and research of magic energy are all based on the innate ability of various races to sense elements.

In essence, this knowledge can be said to be the tracing and research of the principles of spellcasting by intelligent peoples. The relationship between magic and magic energy technology is like the relationship between animals, insects and mechanical bionics.

The start of magic energy technology draws on the principles of magic, including the principle of casting spells and the induction principle of elemental magic power, as well as the construction principle of spell models.

Including the manufacture of magical objects and rune forging technology are related to this aspect.

Against such a background, mana technology is like a treasure house with infinite potential. Its upper limit is extremely high. Once it is grasped, it can easily possess powers at the level of natural disasters or even the rules of the dimensional world.

Of course, it is not easy to do this.

At least the relevant technologies of the last era and this era of Endless Continent have not been able to achieve breakthroughs, but this path should be feasible.

Thinking of the future of mana technology, Zong Shen couldn't help but licked his lips.

Combined with Alpha's previous hinting behavior, it is not difficult for him to guess that after digging in this direction, there should be some secrets hidden.

Now that he knows it well, he will naturally make some other arrangements.

A special project will be established for the promotion and research of magic energy technology, and talents in this field will be recruited immediately after the challenge is over.

He wants to gather all relevant talents from the Endless Continent.

In addition to mana technology, he will not let go of various derivative technologies.

Alpha, who was standing not far away, narrowed his eyes and looked at Zong Shen with a complicated expression.

It's no secret that mana technology can reverse the essence of elemental magic.

As long as most excellent lords can pass the third act, they will make great efforts to study this. In theory, the upper limit of magic technology is the same as the upper limit of elemental magic.

But Alpha knows that things are not that simple.

It's just that some things need to be seen with one's own eyes. What he can do now is to give some guidance, to see if Zong Shen can achieve the step he wants ahead of time...

At this time, Zong Shen suddenly turned around, and Alpha's expression also changed instantly, from calm scrutiny and interesting observation to the previous friendly and respectful gentle smile.

"By the way, Alpha..."

Zong Shen spoke, and Alpha leaned slightly to listen.

"Can you conjure a target here?"

He stated his request.

"target?"

"You want to test the power of this launcher?"

Alpha quickly realized that Zong Shen wanted to try the power of the cluster launcher.

Zong Shen nodded, his hands were indeed itchy, and he wanted to see how powerful the clustered magic energy could be.

Whether it is the magic energy condensed crossbow or the magic energy bullet, he has some concepts in his mind.

At that time, beam weapons were different again. Before the arrival of the earth, high-energy beam weapons were still in the budding state, mainly used for air defense, and had not yet been able to manufacture high-damage lasers with practical value in a real sense, let alone Beam weapons such as "dead light", "particle cannon", and "electromagnetic energy beam" in science fiction concepts.

So he couldn't wait to try the power of the launcher, and experience the operation by the way. Anyway, there is still a lot of exchange time left, and there are not many exchange options, which is enough for him to spend part of his time studying this issue.

I saw Alpha stretched out a finger.

"Please pay 200 challenge points..."

Zong Shen nodded, and chose to pay without bargaining.

After receiving the points, the mysterious businessman Alpha raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.

The originally dimly lit mysterious hall suddenly became brighter.

The space in front of Zong Shen is like a folded page stretched rapidly towards the distance.

After a few seconds, it extended several kilometers away.

At this time, there was an extra crystal ball in Alpha's hand. He raised his hand and threw it to Zong Shen, introducing it unhurriedly.

"Please hold the crystal ball, you have up to fifteen minutes."

"Through the crystal ball, you can realize the imaginary enemy in your mind as a target."

"It can be manifested up to three times, and the number at a time must not exceed 10,000. The upper limit of a single player's strength cannot exceed that of a high-level legend."

Zong Shen took the crystal ball casually and immersed himself in it.

Soon, targets began to appear in the area about three kilometers ahead.

A crypt army with a total of exactly 10,000 appeared.

Among them are 【Fangtooth Worm】, 【Crypt Zombie】, 【Crypt Bat】, 【Stitch Monster】 and 【Gargoyle】.

It's just that the strength is not high, basically the same as the original crypt challenge, and it belongs to the castrated and weakened version of the crypt monster.

These targets are vivid, and there are almost no flaws in their appearance.

However, as targets, they don't move, they just have the attributes that Zong Shen imagined, mainly health and dual resistance.

Zong Shen held the crystal ball and looked at the distant target with satisfaction.

As he imagined, the mysterious businessman Alpha definitely has great authority in the mysterious hall, and this place has become his small world.

After completing the realization of the target, Zong Shen jumped up and landed precisely on the foot of the console.

He put the crystal ball aside first, took out a [Super Mana Crystal (Purple)] that contained 100,000 points of mana from the storage compartment, and put it in the charging port to charge it at a rate of 100 points per second. able to operate.

After waiting for 100 seconds, the magic energy reserve of the transmitter reached 10,000 points, which was enough for him to test.

After all, Zong Shen didn't intend to activate the [Cluster Overclocking] and [Continuous Output] active skills that would consume hundreds of durability points here.

After charging is complete, the launch button lights up red.

He pushed the main control lever, and the semi-curved mirror and magic energy collector in front began to rotate.

After simply getting started, he basically mastered the operation of the launcher.

A dark red focused light spot appeared in front of the console, which was the sight of the cluster launcher. Zong Shen aimed it at the target group of crypt monsters three kilometers away.

Immediately, the attack insurance was released, and the light emitted by the launch button changed from red to green.

"Snapped!"

His palm tapped down lightly, and the button sank.

Three dark red rays of light suddenly appeared in front of them. These three rays of light quickly gathered and grew stronger, and the condensation was completed in less than three seconds, and then a beam of light with a diameter of five centimeters flew out.

The surrounding space was instantly scorched, and Zong Shen even smelled a unique smell similar to ozone!

The length of the light beam is indistinguishable, and the speed after shooting is so fast that it is difficult for the naked eye to catch it. This speed has far surpassed the wind blade and other wind spirit magics that are known for their swiftness.

Zong Shen only saw a dark red light go away in front of his eyes.

Then, twelve damage values ​​appeared on the target in the distance.

A beam with a diameter of five centimeters is already the smallest beam size for a cluster emitter.

Consuming only 100 points of magic energy, it can cause more than 300 points of penetrating damage and more than 400 points of magic energy burning damage to the target.

For the imaginary target based on the monster challenged in the original crypt, it was like an instant kill effect.

Then, Zong Shen selected the maximum power output on the console.

The front mirror lighted up again, and the three groups of dark red light spots that appeared this time were obviously much larger, and the gathering time was also much longer.

It took a full minute for this attack to be brewed.

A beam of light with a diameter of fifty centimeters flew out.

The heat wave that was set off was oncoming, making Zong Shen feel a little hot and dry.

The huge light beam shot into the target group, causing twelve high damages, including more than 600 points of piercing damage and more than 1,000 points of cluster burning damage!

At this point in the test, Zong Shen basically had a good idea.

As for the more special effects of the magic beam, let Tie Zi study it after the challenge is over.

He put away the [Super Mana Crystal (Purple)] that still had 90,000 mana reserves left, and threw the crystal ball back into Alpha's hand.

He jumped down vigorously, and then waved to Alpha.

"Okay, I don't have to try anymore."

After finishing speaking, he took out [Pascal Covenant's Big Pocket (Golden)], opened the storage portal, and put the [Tier VI Magic Energy Cluster Launcher (Golden)] in front of him into the storage space.

Zong Shen's current balance of challenge points is [3429572], which should be enough to support the next consumption.

He returned to the original place, controlling the exchange interface in front of him with his thoughts.

Now the three sub-options in the [General Combat Category]-[Magic Energy/Rune Alchemy Technology Consumption] branch option have been checked and exchanged.

Due to being one step late, Zong Shen only found some cold leftovers here, so he picked up leftovers to eat, but there was nothing he could do.

Although choosing to restart the challenge won him 199% of the reward settlement benefits, but it also left some potential small hidden dangers, and generally speaking, it didn't have a big impact.

In the future, there will be Beta, a mysterious businessman, and Zong Shen is not worried that his points will not run out.

Go back to the [General Combat Class] option.

Next comes the exchange of [magic machinery].

Zong Shen only hopes that there will be no more limited edition models.

With a slightly apprehensive mood, he unfolded this option.

【Magic Machine】

…

[Tier 2 magic machine (auxiliary type)]

[Third-order mana machine (auxiliary type)]

[Fourth-order magic energy machine (auxiliary type)]

[Fifth-order mana machine (auxiliary type)]

…

There are a total of second-tier to fifth-tier auxiliary magic machines to choose from and exchange.

It includes the two mainstream types of magic armor and magic vehicles.

There is no purchase limit here, after all, they are all auxiliary machines, and there is no such attack-type mana machines.

But there aren't that many to choose from.

Zong Shen had previously exchanged a batch of magic machines during the winter challenge.

So after some selection, he still selected a batch of mana machines as exchange targets. After all, these things are productive forces!

The first is the multiple advanced models of [Heavy Bearer Mecha].

The fifth-order [Land Ark Vehicle (Orange)], this magic armor also uses a crawler-type site, using four [rare-level magic cores] as power.

It has a much higher load capacity and passability than the [Load Bearer Mecha].

Even the maneuvering speed has been greatly improved.

The body length is 12 meters, the chassis width is 6.2 meters, and the track width is 1.5 meters on one side.

The front and rear double sets of crawlers, even if there is partial damage, will not affect the drive, but the speed will be reduced.

The maximum load weight has reached 120 tons, and the height from the ground has reached three meters.

This kind of load has reached the level of the "hundred-ton king" truck on the earth.

It is more than enough to carry for territory construction.

Space storage props are naturally more efficient, but they are not readily available. The storage compartments of heroes can only be stacked with a thousand resources. There is no problem with resource collection and construction in the early stage, but in production and construction Now that the volume is getting bigger and bigger, these highly indebted magic energy vehicles are still very useful.

The exchange price of this thing is not cheap, a single unit has reached 1500 points, which is comparable to a sixth-order magic bomb!

But Zong Shen still gritted his teeth and exchanged 20 cars!

After all, the bomb is only a one-time use, and a good magic energy vehicle can be used for a long time with tinkering.

The [Heavy Bearer Mecha] and [Tier IV Mana Drilling Machine] in the current territory have been in service for many times through repairs.

Moreover, these [Land Ark Vehicles (Orange)] can not only be used as vehicles, but also can be converted into vehicle combat platforms. In terms of the loading space above, it is absolutely no problem to place five or six magic cannons.

As long as it is cashed out, Zong Shen will not worry that these big guys will not come in handy.

Twenty [Land Ark Vehicles (Orange)] are neatly arranged in the open space in front of them. Just looking at their appearance, they look like small crawler mine cars, square and meticulous.

In fact, with his current points, he can completely exchange for more, but it is not necessary, because Zong Shen understands that the development of the territory is not static.

In the future, he can obtain magic machines in this area from the channels of the Endless Continent.

Further dismantling research is needed to try to master the core technology!

It would be even better if the finished blueprints of the relevant parts of this kind of mana machinery can be obtained in the future. The lord's privilege has advantages that the aborigines cannot match in terms of construction and manufacturing.

The overall efficiency has already surpassed the conventional workshop, but it is not as efficient as the modern assembly line.

In addition to these [Land Xing Ark Vehicles (Orange)], he also exchanged twenty fifth-order [Magic Energy Drilling Machines (Orange)].

The performance parameters of the fifth-order drilling machine must be much better than those of the fourth-order drilling machines in Zong Shen's hand.

In the future, it will be used for large-scale restoration of [Azshara Sewer Underground Fortress], and for exploring [Azshara Mine], [Azshara Mountain Bunker] and [Burial Bunker]. It can also be used to build underground fortifications .

Suitable for construction, exploration excavation, mining and more.

The exchange price is 300 points more expensive than Lu Xing's Ark, and a total of 36,000 challenge points were spent to exchange 20 vehicles!

The third type of [magic machine] he exchanged in the future is quite special.

Previously, the machines that were exchanged were all running on land, but now this one can swim in water. The price is amazing, and the size is not small, so Zong Shen only exchanged for three machines—

—[V-level general-purpose mana paddle boat (orange)]

The length is 29 meters, the belly width is 6.4 meters, the ship depth is 2.45 meters, the aspect ratio is about 5.37, and the width-depth ratio is about 2.20.

It's not a big ship, but it's mana power anyway.

There are paddle wheels driven by mana cores on both sides, which can be regarded as liberating manpower.

It can also be equipped with additional sails.

It is suitable for the navigation needs of offshore and inland rivers.

The keel frame of the hull is all made of rune-forged metal, but the grade is not high.

Part of the main body is made of lightweight wood, which can be replaced and repaired at any time. The overall defense ability is very average, but it is also equipped with the function of magic energy shield, which can be regarded as an additional supplement to the defense ability~lightnovelpub.net~every The exchange price of a [V-level general-purpose mana paddle ship (orange)] reached 16,000 points, far exceeding the exchange price for equipment and land vehicles of the same level.

Those limited orange legendary equipment are only worth thousands of points.

Just these three paddle boats cost him 48,000 challenge points.

After his points were deducted, three boats appeared, and three small port docks suddenly appeared in the open space ahead, which were really water-carrying ones.

Such a miraculous change in space feels somewhat like creation.

He looked at Alpha, who just shrugged, saying it was nothing.

Except for these three kinds of [magic machines], the others are not too attractive to him.

Anyway, these things are not out of print, and there is really no need to exchange too much at once!