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Chapter 40 The Tai Chi Master's Firearms Are Forged

Upon hearing Qiu Xue's question, Zhang Junbao fell into deep thought. He couldn't help but recall the strange feeling he had just experienced on the city wall.

As his understanding gradually became clearer, he could be seen moving his hands slowly and his feet gently gliding.

Gradually, his movements seemed to possess a magical power, attracting and swirling the sand and dust on the ground, which then meandered and flowed around him.

Like a swimming earthen dragon, it swayed and moved with his movements, its undulations seemingly imbued with life.

As time passed, the swimming earth dragon eventually solidified into a yellowish-brown sphere in Zhang Junbao's hand.

When the energy inside the sphere seemed to have accumulated to its limit, it exploded in Zhang Junbao's hand. After the soil and dust landed, a Tai Chi symbol appeared out of thin air on the ground.

The soldiers watching were all stunned by this incredible skill, their eyes filled with awe for Zhang Junbao.

As a member of the martial arts world, Qiu Xue obviously knew more. Zhang Junbao's current state was very similar to the legendary scene of enlightenment.

Curious, she couldn't help but ask Zhang Junbao, "Junbao, what happened to you just now? Could it be that you really have attained enlightenment, as the rumors say?"

Having just emerged from his state of enlightenment, Zhang Junbao, hearing Qiu Xue's question, answered with a hint of joy in his eyes:

"Yes, I have gained some insights into martial arts. My recent enlightenment has brought me a lot of benefits, but it is not yet perfect and needs some time to organize and improve."

……

Time flies like an arrow. Seven days had passed since the gunpowder formula was given to Xue Gang.

At this moment, Mo Fei, who was in the workshop, was unaware that his nemesis Zhang Junbao had already attained enlightenment.

He is currently observing a demonstration of finished gunpowder products with Xue Gang and Lu Xiufu.

After Xue Gang received the precise gunpowder formula from Mo Fei,

After a period of research, three different specifications of gunpowder weapons have now been successfully developed.

Today is the day to test Xue Gang's results.

The first type tested was a portable gunpowder pack that soldiers could carry with them.

Three teams of elite soldiers, handpicked by Xue Gang, marched in unison onto the drill ground.

The soldiers were divided into three teams of two, with clear division of labor: one person in front held a steel shield for protection, while the other person behind was responsible for dropping the gunpowder packs.

The six men sprinted steadily toward their target, with the shield bearer keeping an eye on the distance. Once they reached the target area and the throwing point, they continued their journey.

The soldier in charge of throwing quickly lit the portable gunpowder pack in his hand, raised his hand and threw it with all his might toward the target, then suddenly lay flat on the ground.

The soldiers holding shields in front quickly crouched down and held their shields, protecting their comrades behind them and themselves behind the steel shields.

The gunpowder pack landed precisely in a gap between the pile of boulders in front of it, and exploded with a bang the moment it hit the ground. Clearly, the soldier who threw it had timed it perfectly.

The improved high-dose gunpowder pack was extremely powerful.

Those several meters-high boulders were instantly blasted into pieces, with countless fragments flying in all directions, accompanied by a continuous series of banging sounds.

"it is good……!"

The spectators, except for Xue Gang who was prepared, all cheered. Even Mo Fei himself was overjoyed.

With such power, if used on a large scale, it could definitely turn the tide of battle.

But at this moment, Lu Xiufu asked Xue Gang with a puzzled expression:

"General Xue, this weapon is ingenious, but it is too short to throw it by hand."

"It's manageable against heavy cavalry in close combat, but against the light cavalry of the Yuan Dynasty, with their superior range, wouldn't we become sitting ducks?"

Mo Fei, who was standing nearby, also seemed puzzled after hearing Lu Xiufu's question and asked Xue Gang:

"Qing Xue has been on the battlefield for a long time. I suppose you have already considered the problem of Prime Minister Lu. Stop hiding it and show me the other two weapons you have prepared."

"Haha... As expected, His Majesty understands me best."

After Xue Gang let out a long laugh, he waved his hand toward the training ground, and a soldier holding a specially made long arrow quickly ran out from the side of the training ground.

He jogged over to the group and bowed, presenting them with the long arrow in his hand.

Xue Gang, holding a long arrow, introduced it to Mo Fei.

"This arrow is called Armor Piercing Arrow. A small powder pouch is attached to the end of the arrowhead. It explodes upon impact. The pouch contains dozens of iron fragments and steel balls. Once it explodes, it can cover an area of ​​several meters in radius. After the steel balls inside explode, they can penetrate fine armor, making it extremely deadly."

"Oh?"

Mo Fei took the long arrow from Xue Gang with some surprise and examined it carefully.

This arrow was a few inches longer than a regular arrow, and a small medicine pouch was tightly bound to the back of the arrowhead. The pouch was bulging, clearly containing the Iron Shard Bead that Xue Gang had mentioned.

Mo Fei clicked his tongue in amazement, thinking to himself, "Isn't this just an enhanced version of a firecracker and a weakened version of a hand grenade? The wisdom of the ancients is truly amazing; they were able to create something like this."

In fact, the Song Dynasty had a lot of experience in the use of gunpowder. Firearms such as thunderclap grenades and flying fire guns had appeared long ago.

Previously, its use on the battlefield was limited entirely by the power of gunpowder.

Now that the biggest problem of power has been solved, these products naturally came into being.

"With this, if used well, our Wu Kingdom will have a great advantage against the Mongol cavalry."

While he was increasingly delighted, he was also eager to see what the third type of work Xue Gang had mentioned was.

"Xue Gang, didn't you say you've developed three weapons this time? Quickly show me the third one. Bring out your best-kept secrets so that I and Prime Minister Lu can see them."

When Xue Gang saw Mo Fei's joyful face, he was also overjoyed. The fact that Mo Fei recognized his work proved that his efforts had not been in vain.

Everyone has selfish desires. If his achievements can establish his prestige on the battlefield, Xue Gang will surely be able to rise through the ranks based on his military exploits.

"Your Majesty! This last weapon is far too powerful. Please allow me to take cover for a moment before I can demonstrate it to you."

"Oh? It seems you've created something extraordinary, Xue Gang."

Xue Gang's words only fueled Mo Fei's curiosity.

(End of this chapter)