156 Part 2
"Wow, it's so heavy." Deng Xiao excitedly stroked the matte black metallic gun body, feeling the cold touch with his skin, causing his body to tremble slightly from the excitement.
Zhuang Yao knocked on the gun barrel with a pencil and said, "This Gatling gun weighs 18 kilograms without bullets, much heavier than we estimated. We tried to use lightweight materials as much as possible; otherwise, it could have approached 30 kilograms. The adjusted average firing rate is 7,200 bullets per second. The magazine box is currently being made. The final weight may exceed 150 kilograms, and you can only carry it while transformed.
The magazine box is made up of six standard boxes and designed to be movable. After emptying a standard box of bullets, the bottom box will automatically detach, reducing the weight and volume. When you run out of bullets, you can throw away the magazine box, but you absolutely cannot discard this gun. If you do, don't bother coming back."
Deng Xiao nodded eagerly, "How could I ever discard it? I will definitely bring it back." He lovingly held his weapon, "Can I go to the shooting range now?"
"Wait for a moment, we will test the weapons outdoors later. This box is a standard magazine box specially made for your weapon. Each box can hold 6,000 rounds of ammunition, and you will carry six of them at a time. That means if you keep firing the Gatling gun continuously, you'll run out of bullets in five minutes. So, in actual combat, you must conserve your ammunition."
"I understand," Deng Xiao said.
Zhuang Yao turned to Tang Yanqiu, "Try out your arrows and quiver."
Tang Yanqiu's eyes had already lit up at the sight of those delicate arrows and quiver. He quickly picked up the quiver and slung it on his back. Then, he picked up three different arrows and examined them one by one.
"How's the weight of the quiver?"
"Very light."
"It won't be light when it's filled with arrows. The weight should exceed 35 kilograms, but it's not much for you to handle."
Tang Yanqiu nodded, "I can handle it." He picked up the lightest and thinnest streamlined arrow, "This is the light arrow, right?"
"Yes, how does it feel? To design these arrows, I and two other evolved humans spent three days studying all the materials related to arrow-making from ancient to modern times. We used some precision materials and had Cong Xia modify them. You may not adapt to these arrows immediately, but they will undoubtedly enhance your combat power."
Tang Yanqiu's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he weighed the heaviest and thickest arrow with the largest arrowhead, "The quality of this heavy artillery arrow is lighter than I imagined. Perhaps the precise range can be increased by 2-3 meters."
"That's excellent. I've prepared enough targets outside. Let's go and test them later."
Cheng Tianbi picked up a silver circular wind cannon and carefully examined it. Although the exterior didn't reveal its secrets, there were very fine structures inside, enabling it to compress air rapidly and generate immense explosive power. He put his arm into the wind cannon, and a metal ring immediately extended from inside, winding around his arm in three circles, securing the wind cannon firmly to his wrist.
It was indeed specially designed for him, fitting perfectly. With Cheng Tianbi wearing the wind cannon, even the least observant person wouldn't mistake it for a water pipe. The imposing metallic silver matched with its sleek appearance, and the metal ring wrapped around his robust arm gave Cheng Tianbi a taste of a futuristic warrior. If he wore two wind cannons at once, it would undoubtedly be even more impressive.
Cheng Tianbi looked at his hand with satisfaction.
Cong Xia, being weaponless, was particularly envious of others. He touched Tang Yanqiu's arrows and looked at Cheng Tianbi's wind cannon. His eyes were full of envy. He saw Liu Fengyu still standing aside, so he urged, "Liu ge , don't be upset. The appearance of the weapon really doesn't matter. Take a look at it." He handed the weird-looking liquid gun to Liu Fengyu.
Liu Fengyu reluctantly took the weird-looking liquid gun from Cong Xia. His eyes seemed to be on the verge of tears.
Cong Xia pushed it toward his chest, "Liu ge? Give it a try."
With a reluctant expression, Liu Fengyu took the gun from Cong Xia. He glared at Zhuang Yao with eyes that could shoot daggers.
Zhuang Yao felt secretly delighted and said, "Equip yourselves; let's head to the outdoor training ground."
The six of them, carrying their weapons, got onto electric cars and drove out of the Experiment Building in District 6, heading towards the backyard. The backyard of District 6 was connected to the picnic area they had visited before. It was also a large expanse of wild grass, but due to District 6's focus on dragonblood human experiments, there were many training areas related to dragonblood humans. Outdoors, there was a large shooting range, and Zhuang Yao had arranged plenty of things for them to test their weapons.
After getting off the electric cars, they saw some thick steel plates and scattered targets ahead.
Zhuang Yao was about to say, "Who wants to go first," but before he could finish, Deng Xiao roared loudly, "Me, I'll go first!" He let out a low roar and immediately transformed. He took a standard magazine box from the car. Having studied basic combat skills and weapon knowledge with the mercenaries, he easily loaded the massive gun with ammunition. Then he aimed the Gatling gun at a steel plate that was ten centimeters thick.
Zhuang Yao said, "The current rifling angle is set to be straight. After shooting for a while, you can try adjusting the rifling angle for multi-directional shooting."
"Okay." Deng Xiao took a deep breath, excitedly pulled the trigger, and instantly, the modified Gatling's ten barrels spat out a barrage of bullets with a crazy roar. The bullets were extremely fast, and the naked eye could only see the flashes of fire coming from the barrels. The thick steel plate in the distance was pierced with holes within just three to four seconds.
Deng Xiao stopped shooting and shouted, "Damn, it's so awesome! So awesome!"
Cheng Tianbi exclaimed, "Only you can handle this Gatling."
Zhuang Yao nodded, feeling proud, "To wield the Gatling effectively, one must have an extremely strong physique to endure its recoil. This modified Gatling, with more barrels, means more bullets fired, and the force the person has to bear is even greater. Moreover, the weight of the gun is reduced, which means less of the recoil force during bullet firing can be absorbed by the gun's weight. Instead, that force is transferred to the operator's body. Even power-type evolved humans might not be able to withstand it, but only Deng Xiao can handle this gun's overwhelming recoil and control it."
Deng Xiao happily said, "This gun was tailored perfectly for me. It's amazing! Even if I stand against the Devil Pine Tree, I won't be afraid!"
Cong Xia laughed, "Don't be too conceited."
Zhuang Yao said, "Adjust the rifling angle and try different designs."
Deng Xiao made the adjustment and was ready to continue.
"Not good, you need to raise it higher, or else the downward angle of the gun barrel might hit your own foot." While saying this, Zhuang Yao stepped back, and everyone followed suit.
Deng Xiao hurriedly raised the gun barrel and pulled the trigger again. The bullets flew wildly within a 30-degree range below the horizontal angle. Deng Xiao was startled because the bullet paths seemed dangerous; some went straight backward, while others hit just a short distance in front of him. Although this approach could cover a wide range of enemies, it was risky and could potentially harm teammates or even himself if not properly controlled.
Deng Xiao put down the gun, refraining from further reckless use.
Zhuang Yao said, "Go back and practice well. Next!"
Tang Yanqiu took out a small arrow, aimed at a target 100 meters away, and shot it. The arrow whizzed through the air with a steady and precise trajectory, even faster than before.
Tang Yanqiu exclaimed happily, "This arrow is indeed fast!"
Zhuang Yao added, "This is still not considered fast. In two days, Cong Xia will complete the assembly of all the Sea Dragon tendons. When you replace the bowstring, your speed will be even faster."
Cong Xia smiled, "Yes, Xiao Tang, just wait two more days."
Tang Yanqiu nodded, appearing calm on the surface, but a man's desire for greater power cannot be concealed.
"Let's try the Heavy Artillery Arrow." Zhuang Yao proudly declared, "It's my favorite."
Tang Yanqiu took out a thick and long arrow, aimed it at a tree about 130 meters away. As he pulled the bow, everyone heard the creaking sound of the wooden bow bending. The bowstring snapped back, and the Heavy Artillery Arrow shot out with a tremendous bang, embedding itself deeply into the large tree.
Everyone rushed over, and the Heavy Artillery Arrow was at least six to seven centimeters inside the tree trunk. Tang Yanqiu tried to pull it out, but the first attempt was unsuccessful. He tried again, and while it moved slightly, he still couldn't extract it. The arrowhead was designed to automatically expand into lotus-shaped iron petals upon hitting the target, securely anchoring it, making it difficult to remove. Deng Xiao said, "Let me try." He swung his arm, gripping the arrowhead tightly and pulled with all his strength. The entire tree trembled violently, but the arrowhead remained firmly embedded. Deng Xiao pulled and shook it vigorously, eventually using brute force to yank the arrow out. In the process, a piece of flesh about the size of a bowl was torn from the not-so-thick tree trunk.
Everyone looked at the white gap, secretly feeling shocked. If it were a person's body, it would have been catastrophic.
Liu Fengyu exclaimed, "Zhuang Yao, your arrow design is ruthless!"
Zhuang Yao snorted, "These arrows are expensive. Each one must have value, at least capable of killing a key enemy. Once it hits, the enemy will likely lose mobility."
Tang Yanqiu tightly gripped the arrow, feeling amazed by its immense destructive power.
Zhuang Yao continued, "Now try the scatter shot function. The arrow hasn't been poisoned yet, as the manufacturing process is too complex. If you use it, it would be wasted. So, try the scatter shot first."
Tang Yanqiu pulled the bowstring, eagerly anticipating the effect of this final arrow. As the arrow was released, its tip suddenly exploded with a sharp sound, breaking into countless iron fragments. While dispersing, the fragments continued to move forward due to inertia, some landing on the grass, while many stuck into the steel plates. It was a shocking sight; if a person were standing there, they would have been riddled with holes. Although these small iron fragments individually had limited lethality, when coated with poison, their effectiveness was evident.
Deng Xiao excitedly said, "Tang Ge, you're amazing! Before, you could only target individuals and couldn't handle group attacks. Now, that problem is solved; this arrow is incredible."
Tang Yanqiu smiled and said, "Combining modern weapon technology with my archery skills, I never thought of it before. I didn't expect it to have such great power." He was filled with excitement in his words.
Zhuang Yao laughed, "These are just the first batch of developments. My ultimate goal is to use Cong Xia's abilities to create weapons with infinite energy. Only then can we truly become invincible."
Cong Xia couldn't stop smiling, "It's so exciting! I'll definitely work hard!"
Deng Xiao put his arm around Liu Fengyu's shoulder and said playfully, "Liu Ge, come on, come on, give it a try. Your weapon must be awesome too. Let us see."
Liu Fengyu rolled his eyes at him.
Cong Xia said with a smile, "Liu Ge, give it a try. We're all looking forward to seeing the effectiveness of your weapon."
Everyone looked at Liu Fengyu teasingly, which infuriated him.
Author's Note: Although one day was missed, the monthly goal of not missing a single day is still maintained (one day off is allowed each month). Keep striving, I absolutely can't miss another day this month.
Today, I had some delicious crayfish in Suzhou, big and juicy. Surprisingly, there are 10 different flavors of crayfish in Suzhou! It's so astonishing!
156 Part 2
"Wow, it's so heavy." Deng Xiao excitedly stroked the matte black metallic gun body, feeling the cold touch with his skin, causing his body to tremble slightly from the excitement.
Zhuang Yao knocked on the gun barrel with a pencil and said, "This Gatling gun weighs 18 kilograms without bullets, much heavier than we estimated. We tried to use lightweight materials as much as possible; otherwise, it could have approached 30 kilograms. The adjusted average firing rate is 7,200 bullets per second. The magazine box is currently being made. The final weight may exceed 150 kilograms, and you can only carry it while transformed.
The magazine box is made up of six standard boxes and designed to be movable. After emptying a standard box of bullets, the bottom box will automatically detach, reducing the weight and volume. When you run out of bullets, you can throw away the magazine box, but you absolutely cannot discard this gun. If you do, don't bother coming back."
Deng Xiao nodded eagerly, "How could I ever discard it? I will definitely bring it back." He lovingly held his weapon, "Can I go to the shooting range now?"
"Wait for a moment, we will test the weapons outdoors later. This box is a standard magazine box specially made for your weapon. Each box can hold 6,000 rounds of ammunition, and you will carry six of them at a time. That means if you keep firing the Gatling gun continuously, you'll run out of bullets in five minutes. So, in actual combat, you must conserve your ammunition."
"I understand," Deng Xiao said.
Zhuang Yao turned to Tang Yanqiu, "Try out your arrows and quiver."
Tang Yanqiu's eyes had already lit up at the sight of those delicate arrows and quiver. He quickly picked up the quiver and slung it on his back. Then, he picked up three different arrows and examined them one by one.
"How's the weight of the quiver?"
"Very light."
"It won't be light when it's filled with arrows. The weight should exceed 35 kilograms, but it's not much for you to handle."
Tang Yanqiu nodded, "I can handle it." He picked up the lightest and thinnest streamlined arrow, "This is the light arrow, right?"
"Yes, how does it feel? To design these arrows, I and two other evolved humans spent three days studying all the materials related to arrow-making from ancient to modern times. We used some precision materials and had Cong Xia modify them. You may not adapt to these arrows immediately, but they will undoubtedly enhance your combat power."
Tang Yanqiu's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he weighed the heaviest and thickest arrow with the largest arrowhead, "The quality of this heavy artillery arrow is lighter than I imagined. Perhaps the precise range can be increased by 2-3 meters."
"That's excellent. I've prepared enough targets outside. Let's go and test them later."
Cheng Tianbi picked up a silver circular wind cannon and carefully examined it. Although the exterior didn't reveal its secrets, there were very fine structures inside, enabling it to compress air rapidly and generate immense explosive power. He put his arm into the wind cannon, and a metal ring immediately extended from inside, winding around his arm in three circles, securing the wind cannon firmly to his wrist.
It was indeed specially designed for him, fitting perfectly. With Cheng Tianbi wearing the wind cannon, even the least observant person wouldn't mistake it for a water pipe. The imposing metallic silver matched with its sleek appearance, and the metal ring wrapped around his robust arm gave Cheng Tianbi a taste of a futuristic warrior. If he wore two wind cannons at once, it would undoubtedly be even more impressive.
Cheng Tianbi looked at his hand with satisfaction.
Cong Xia, being weaponless, was particularly envious of others. He touched Tang Yanqiu's arrows and looked at Cheng Tianbi's wind cannon. His eyes were full of envy. He saw Liu Fengyu still standing aside, so he urged, "Liu ge , don't be upset. The appearance of the weapon really doesn't matter. Take a look at it." He handed the weird-looking liquid gun to Liu Fengyu.
Liu Fengyu reluctantly took the weird-looking liquid gun from Cong Xia. His eyes seemed to be on the verge of tears.
Cong Xia pushed it toward his chest, "Liu ge? Give it a try."
With a reluctant expression, Liu Fengyu took the gun from Cong Xia. He glared at Zhuang Yao with eyes that could shoot daggers.
Zhuang Yao felt secretly delighted and said, "Equip yourselves; let's head to the outdoor training ground."
The six of them, carrying their weapons, got onto electric cars and drove out of the Experiment Building in District 6, heading towards the backyard. The backyard of District 6 was connected to the picnic area they had visited before. It was also a large expanse of wild grass, but due to District 6's focus on dragonblood human experiments, there were many training areas related to dragonblood humans. Outdoors, there was a large shooting range, and Zhuang Yao had arranged plenty of things for them to test their weapons.
After getting off the electric cars, they saw some thick steel plates and scattered targets ahead.
Zhuang Yao was about to say, "Who wants to go first," but before he could finish, Deng Xiao roared loudly, "Me, I'll go first!" He let out a low roar and immediately transformed. He took a standard magazine box from the car. Having studied basic combat skills and weapon knowledge with the mercenaries, he easily loaded the massive gun with ammunition. Then he aimed the Gatling gun at a steel plate that was ten centimeters thick.
Zhuang Yao said, "The current rifling angle is set to be straight. After shooting for a while, you can try adjusting the rifling angle for multi-directional shooting."
"Okay." Deng Xiao took a deep breath, excitedly pulled the trigger, and instantly, the modified Gatling's ten barrels spat out a barrage of bullets with a crazy roar. The bullets were extremely fast, and the naked eye could only see the flashes of fire coming from the barrels. The thick steel plate in the distance was pierced with holes within just three to four seconds.
Deng Xiao stopped shooting and shouted, "Damn, it's so awesome! So awesome!"
Cheng Tianbi exclaimed, "Only you can handle this Gatling."
Zhuang Yao nodded, feeling proud, "To wield the Gatling effectively, one must have an extremely strong physique to endure its recoil. This modified Gatling, with more barrels, means more bullets fired, and the force the person has to bear is even greater. Moreover, the weight of the gun is reduced, which means less of the recoil force during bullet firing can be absorbed by the gun's weight. Instead, that force is transferred to the operator's body. Even power-type evolved humans might not be able to withstand it, but only Deng Xiao can handle this gun's overwhelming recoil and control it."
Deng Xiao happily said, "This gun was tailored perfectly for me. It's amazing! Even if I stand against the Devil Pine Tree, I won't be afraid!"
Cong Xia laughed, "Don't be too conceited."
Zhuang Yao said, "Adjust the rifling angle and try different designs."
Deng Xiao made the adjustment and was ready to continue.
"Not good, you need to raise it higher, or else the downward angle of the gun barrel might hit your own foot." While saying this, Zhuang Yao stepped back, and everyone followed suit.
Deng Xiao hurriedly raised the gun barrel and pulled the trigger again. The bullets flew wildly within a 30-degree range below the horizontal angle. Deng Xiao was startled because the bullet paths seemed dangerous; some went straight backward, while others hit just a short distance in front of him. Although this approach could cover a wide range of enemies, it was risky and could potentially harm teammates or even himself if not properly controlled.
Deng Xiao put down the gun, refraining from further reckless use.
Zhuang Yao said, "Go back and practice well. Next!"
Tang Yanqiu took out a small arrow, aimed at a target 100 meters away, and shot it. The arrow whizzed through the air with a steady and precise trajectory, even faster than before.
Tang Yanqiu exclaimed happily, "This arrow is indeed fast!"
Zhuang Yao added, "This is still not considered fast. In two days, Cong Xia will complete the assembly of all the Sea Dragon tendons. When you replace the bowstring, your speed will be even faster."
Cong Xia smiled, "Yes, Xiao Tang, just wait two more days."
Tang Yanqiu nodded, appearing calm on the surface, but a man's desire for greater power cannot be concealed.
"Let's try the Heavy Artillery Arrow." Zhuang Yao proudly declared, "It's my favorite."
Tang Yanqiu took out a thick and long arrow, aimed it at a tree about 130 meters away. As he pulled the bow, everyone heard the creaking sound of the wooden bow bending. The bowstring snapped back, and the Heavy Artillery Arrow shot out with a tremendous bang, embedding itself deeply into the large tree.
Everyone rushed over, and the Heavy Artillery Arrow was at least six to seven centimeters inside the tree trunk. Tang Yanqiu tried to pull it out, but the first attempt was unsuccessful. He tried again, and while it moved slightly, he still couldn't extract it. The arrowhead was designed to automatically expand into lotus-shaped iron petals upon hitting the target, securely anchoring it, making it difficult to remove. Deng Xiao said, "Let me try." He swung his arm, gripping the arrowhead tightly and pulled with all his strength. The entire tree trembled violently, but the arrowhead remained firmly embedded. Deng Xiao pulled and shook it vigorously, eventually using brute force to yank the arrow out. In the process, a piece of flesh about the size of a bowl was torn from the not-so-thick tree trunk.
Everyone looked at the white gap, secretly feeling shocked. If it were a person's body, it would have been catastrophic.
Liu Fengyu exclaimed, "Zhuang Yao, your arrow design is ruthless!"
Zhuang Yao snorted, "These arrows are expensive. Each one must have value, at least capable of killing a key enemy. Once it hits, the enemy will likely lose mobility."
Tang Yanqiu tightly gripped the arrow, feeling amazed by its immense destructive power.
Zhuang Yao continued, "Now try the scatter shot function. The arrow hasn't been poisoned yet, as the manufacturing process is too complex. If you use it, it would be wasted. So, try the scatter shot first."
Tang Yanqiu pulled the bowstring, eagerly anticipating the effect of this final arrow. As the arrow was released, its tip suddenly exploded with a sharp sound, breaking into countless iron fragments. While dispersing, the fragments continued to move forward due to inertia, some landing on the grass, while many stuck into the steel plates. It was a shocking sight; if a person were standing there, they would have been riddled with holes. Although these small iron fragments individually had limited lethality, when coated with poison, their effectiveness was evident.
Deng Xiao excitedly said, "Tang Ge, you're amazing! Before, you could only target individuals and couldn't handle group attacks. Now, that problem is solved; this arrow is incredible."
Tang Yanqiu smiled and said, "Combining modern weapon technology with my archery skills, I never thought of it before. I didn't expect it to have such great power." He was filled with excitement in his words.
Zhuang Yao laughed, "These are just the first batch of developments. My ultimate goal is to use Cong Xia's abilities to create weapons with infinite energy. Only then can we truly become invincible."
Cong Xia couldn't stop smiling, "It's so exciting! I'll definitely work hard!"
Deng Xiao put his arm around Liu Fengyu's shoulder and said playfully, "Liu Ge, come on, come on, give it a try. Your weapon must be awesome too. Let us see."
Liu Fengyu rolled his eyes at him.
Cong Xia said with a smile, "Liu Ge, give it a try. We're all looking forward to seeing the effectiveness of your weapon."
Everyone looked at Liu Fengyu teasingly, which infuriated him.
Author's Note: Although one day was missed, the monthly goal of not missing a single day is still maintained (one day off is allowed each month). Keep striving, I absolutely can't miss another day this month.
Today, I had some delicious crayfish in Suzhou, big and juicy. Surprisingly, there are 10 different flavors of crayfish in Suzhou! It's so astonishing!
