Shushan: Extinction

Chapter 265: Magnetic Gold Seal
This guy has no eyes, and there is a vertical crack in the middle of his face with a unique blue light shining from it, which should serve as eyes.

The forelimbs are extremely thick, with six hooked claws at the end. There is also a strange light flashing at the tips of the claws, which makes it effortless to dig into the hard ice.

The hind legs are short and powerful, suitable for explosive launches, but long-distance running is obviously a weakness.

Perhaps sensing something, the monster suddenly turned its head and looked over, then walked towards Gong Tianwu step by step.

When it walks, you can see a row of sharp magnetized ice spikes protruding from its spine, which are constantly expanding and contracting.

After witnessing this peculiar body shape, Gong Tianwu suddenly recalled a jade slip he had read in his previous lives, which recorded a monster called the magnetic goblin.

It is said that it was originally an ice goblin monster deep in the Arctic ice field. Because it had been dormant for a long time near the underground magnetic ore veins, it was eroded by the bipolar divine light, and its flesh and blood merged with magnetism, evolving into a semi-energy monster.

Its bones have been crystallized by magnetic force, and its internal organs have been transformed into a ball of boiling "magnetic ice marrow", allowing it to survive by absorbing the magnetic energy of the earth's veins.

The spikes on its back can actively release magnetic pulses, interfering with the five elements spells within a radius of 100 meters.

It is extremely powerful, and it often requires three or more foundation-building monks, along with special props and magic weapons, to kill it.

Now it seems that this thing I encountered is most likely this one.

***
Just when Gong Tianwu was planning to escape, a magnetic storm appeared in the sky again! But it was at least forty or fifty miles away.

This magnetic goblin was attracted by the magnetic storm. It stared at the sky, then turned and walked in another direction.

Just when it turned its back to Gong Tianwu, Gong Tianwu suddenly discovered something. There was half a broken sword stuck on the inside of the magnetic goblin's right leg.

Looking more closely, the broken end of the weapon is actually brand new? And the right paw of the magnetic mandrill is full of dark red blood, and it seems that there are fragments of internal organs hanging on it.

"Someone was fighting it just now? So the magnetic mandrill crawled here to eat ore to heal its wounds?"

Such a thought suddenly emerged in Gong Tianwu's mind.

"I'm taking this opportunity to last hit, cough, forget it, I'd better not give myself up for dead."

But the next second, Gong Tianwu's gaze turned to the newly appeared big hole next to him. It was obvious that the magnetic goblin came out from there.

"Should I go over and take a look?"

For a moment, Gong Tianwu was torn between his conscience and his desire, but he immediately mustered up his courage:
"I'm over 40 years old, and I have the blessing of heaven. I also have the golden finger of Kang, Genshanqian, and the golden and jade chest to protect me. There's nothing I should be afraid of!!"

Soon, Gong Tianwu quickly walked into the newly appeared large cave and found that the ice and rocks at the entrance were rolling, and the air emitted from inside was hot instead of cold.

Moreover, the air emitted a strong smell of sulfur, and I immediately realized that there must be an underground heat vein passing underneath.

After walking less than thirty meters into the cave, Gong Tianwu suddenly found that he had arrived at a wider passage.

This should be a naturally formed underground cave. The flowing spring water is extremely hot and appears pale white. There are stalactites on the top and bottom of the cave, which looks quite amazing.

Gong Tianwu was delighted when he arrived here, because by following the broken stalactites, he could find the origin of the magnetic goblin.

Soon, Gong Tianwu found the site where the magnetic goblin fought. The place was in a mess, and there were many traces of fighting on the ground.

Without spending too much effort, Gong Tianwu found half of the body.

Yes, only half.

Because this unlucky guy was grabbed by the magnetic goblin's claw on the waist, his whole body was cut in half, and then his lower body was trampled to pieces by the magnetic goblin.

Of course, his final desperate attack also severely injured the magnetic monkey, causing it to escape on the spot to heal its wounds.

Immediately afterwards, Gong Tianwu found some words next to the corpse, which were written by the unfortunate guy with his fingers dipped in his own blood.

The text says that he is the elder of Xiankong Island: Master Zantai, who is in charge of passing on skills in the sect.

On this day, he brought several disciples from his sect into the secret realm for training. As a result, due to the magnetic storm, the interior of the secret realm became unstable and they were thrown out.

Two of the disciples led by Zan Tairen died in the secret realm, and after being thrown out, everyone dispersed.

When the people on Zantai were looking for their disciples, they startled the Tianci Xiao.
Master Zan said that he was injured while protecting his disciples when he was leaving the secret realm, and two of his magic weapons were also damaged. Ahem, everyone knows what happened next.

Of course, now Gong Tianwu realized that the monster he encountered was not a magnetic goblin, but a BOSS-level celestial magnetic goblin.

Finally, the man on Zantai said that he hoped that whoever found his body would send the remains back to Xiankong Island, and he would reward him handsomely.

I will also help him pass on a message to his junior sister: All my feelings are in the butterfly, I hope you...
It was obvious that Master Zan had run out of energy when he wrote to this point, and the last words were all in a mess and completely unrecognizable.

After thinking about it, Gong Tianwu decided to find a place to bury him so that he could rest in peace.

Of course, all the relics of the people on Zantai were counted when they were buried. Gong Tianwu flipped through them briefly and was immediately ecstatic!

This guy actually carries with him the secret technique of Xiankong Island: the Yuanci Gold Seal! !

At the same time, the cultivation methods of several magical powers based on this mental method were also recorded in a book. These three magical powers are:

Yuanci Killing God Hand,
The bipolar magnetic divine thunder,

The magnetic pole vector.

Among them, the Yuanci Killing God Hand is used to capture the enemy's flying swords, and the magic weapons and instruments made of metal are always effective.

According to Gong Tianwu's research, the bipolar magnetic divine thunder is an offensive thunder method that utilizes the explosion of magnetic collision.

The Yuanci Earth Pole Arrow uses the principle of geomagnetism to fly quickly. Not only is its flying speed amazing, but its endurance is even more terrifying. Of course, what Gong Tianwu values ​​most is the Yuanci Gold Seal, because it is said to be a fragment passed down by a great man like Zhen Yuanzi, which can allow itself to resonate with the Yuanci force in the earth veins and have an effect similar to the Yuanci Storm.

It is a first-rate cultivation method that can confuse the secrets of heaven and block detection. When combined with the power of the Donghuang Bell on Kang's side, the interference and shielding capabilities can be increased several times.

In previous lives, Gong Tianwu had tried every means to obtain this secret method, but Xiankong Island was far away in the extreme north, and there were very few disciples who went out.

More importantly, these disciples who go out may not necessarily be the ones practicing the Yuanci Gold Seal - this method has very high requirements for qualifications, and one must be a core disciple within the sect.

So Gong Tianwu had failed in every attempt, but he didn't expect that this time he would succeed in getting the item by accident!

However, the Yuanci Gold Seal carried by the master on the Zan platform was only a fragment, but it was enough for Gong Tianwu to practice in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Of course, with Gong Tianwu's current "mediocre qualifications", he can only watch first, but it doesn't matter. With the ability to consume causal points, it won't be difficult for him to become a genius, especially when the resources he controls are getting bigger and bigger! !

***
Three years passed in the blink of an eye.

A lot of things happened during these three years.
Chen Yunsheng, the King of Yong, learned from previous lessons, took steady steps, and was extremely cautious in expansion.

Especially the "Cao Ju" system that was implemented last year, and Chen Yunsheng's issuance of the "Only Talents Are Promoted" order, which allowed many capable people with questionable backgrounds in the territory to gain power.

So far, the territory controlled has reached three counties, and the government orders are implemented unimpeded in these three counties. The area has been completely under control, and the previous situation of people pretending to obey and then turning against the enemy as soon as the enemy arrives will never happen again.

The three cities that Gong Tianwu apparently controlled were still only Juyan, Luopu, and Yanzhi.

But in fact, all the eleven cities that the Yanzhi River passes through have been infiltrated and controlled by Cui Ji Warehouse.

The control method was also quite simple and crude. Cui Ji Warehouse first directly intervened in the city's grain industry. While dumping grain at low prices, it began to seize the right to speak in the industry union.

During this process, other grain traders can either just follow suit and burn money, sell at a loss and sell at a discount, or just sit back and watch their customers go away and their own grain become unsalable.

How can those who choose to follow the loss-making price reduction promotions outlast them? Not to mention those who sit back and watch their customers leave. It costs money to store grain, and it will become stale grain after a year!
However, this is only an economic war on the surface!

What is truly shameless is that those who disobey and want to go against Cui Ji Warehouse will soon be targeted by bandits and their caravans and transport fleets will be attacked.

These bandits were extremely powerful. Even the regular army was beaten to the point of crying for their parents and being terrified when they encountered them, not to mention the ordinary guards and porters, who were completely defeated at the first touch.

At the same time, Cui Ji Warehouse does not intend to get involved in all industries. Instead, it is enough to first control the grain industry of a city and then control the fuel industry of a city.

Once Gong Tianwu wants to attack this city, he only needs to prepare for a few days, empty the stock in the city’s grain store, and then cut off the firewood and coal!

Next, we will surround them without attacking. It will only take ten days or half a month for the people inside to collapse naturally.

Without food and fuel, it is easy to see that the troops and citizens inside will not be able to hold out for long.

This is the shamelessness of economic warfare, especially since this world has no experience in dealing with such a war, so the authorities do not take it seriously at all and can only let the affected businesses resist passively.

However, no matter how big the business of a mere merchant is, it is still like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of the power established by Gong Tianwu at this time, so the progress is extremely smooth.

At the same time, a major event happened at the beginning of the year:
That is, Chen Yunsheng, the Prince of Yong, appointed another crown prince, and the crown prince was not Gong Tianwu, but the fifteenth one who was only eight years old: Chen Feiming.

The others were all speculating whether this incident would lead to a breakup between the Chen family father and son.

However, at the ceremony of the crown prince's enthronement, Gong Tianwu attended the entire event with a smile on his face, without showing any sign of dissatisfaction. The father and son also communicated frequently, with no signs of estrangement, which surprised those who were waiting to see a good show.

Why was Gong Tianwu so calm? Because he was the one who took the initiative to bring up this matter with Chen Yunsheng.

The reason is still the same. I am a cultivator and I need to focus on the path to immortality in the future and have no time to care about worldly affairs.

In fact, Gong Tianwu’s real intention was to push both the old man and his younger brother to the front to take the blame and attract attention so that he could make a fortune in silence.

Such behavior may seem like trying to cover up one's own faults, but it is not the case, because those who practice Taoism pay little attention to the mortal world.

Just like we ordinary people have to deal with pigs almost every day, but besides the famous Bajie, do you know the names of other pigs?
So what Gong Tianwu did must be effective.

Not only that, the seeds of "inscription literature" that Gong Tianwu had previously planted have also sprouted and spread over the past three years.

Microscopes were no longer a rare thing, and even telescopes were invented based on this knowledge and were widely used in wars.

What surprised Gong Tianwu was that inscription literature had only developed for two short years, but it had already formed two major factions!

The first major faction is the study of inscribed mechanisms, whose representative objects are the inscribed sailboats built in imitation of the Xuntianlou ship and the inscribed wooden oxen and flowing horses. Some people have begun to try to develop their uses in transporting goods.

Another major faction is Inscription Communication, whose representative object is actually the Inscription Voice Transmission Box. Its principle is to miniaturize the large voice transmission array and then achieve the purpose of communication.

Currently, this school of thought has only developed to the point of using an inscribed box to record the sound, and then having a messenger deliver the box to the target person. It is still a long way from achieving instant communication.

However, this school had a large number of members, and the "Shangzhen" of the Emei School was also very interested in it, so it developed very rapidly.

Gong Tianwu was very satisfied with this. Since the inscription mechanism can create wooden oxen and flowing horses, it can then create inscription mechanical men!

The development of inscription communications will be even broader in the future, which means that there will be alternative ways to transmit sound over thousands of miles, send books with flying swords, and other means of cultivation, and the lifestyles of mortals and immortals will be further shortened.

Of course, during these three years, Gong Tianwu’s research on inscription warfare has achieved remarkable results. The inscription rockets have been tested many times, the technology has become completely mature, and can be put into large-scale production at any time.

At present, Gong Tianwu's research direction is focused on inscription intelligent chips. With this thing, the integrated detection and strike inscription drones and inscription tracking missiles will become possible.

Gong Tianwu's initial idea was to use the Hundred Poison Sect's technique of refining poisonous insects to solve this problem. He could completely ignore the lethality and survivability of the poisonous insects and only pursue the basic wisdom and logical ability of the poisonous insects.

Gong Tianwu feels that this path is very feasible, but the current difficulty lies in the fact that he has only dabbled in the art of refining poisonous insects and has only a superficial understanding of it, so there are many difficulties to overcome.

(End of this chapter)