Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2044: Chapter 207: Spring Thunder Awakens! All Things Come Alive

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The boundary gap managed by the Great Qian Land was originally just a small rift, and the opposing Demon World beyond this realm was also located in a remote area, akin to a rural, secluded corner in the concept of those extradimensional demons.

In this vast, sparsely populated region, there were merely three Demonic King Fortresses scattered around, with just under a hundred Demonic King Territories under their command.

Even the Boundary Traversal Ships used to shuttle across the boundary gap were only two small shuttles, already showing their age, with worn and dilapidated exteriors.

This was also unavoidable, as the manufacturing difficulty of the Boundary Traversal Ships was extremely high. Many core artifact refining components and formation talisman components were products of the Divine Martial Era, and the crafting techniques were no longer complete. Nowadays, they were barely kept operational through the patchwork efforts of the Immortal Dynasty’s Hundred Refinement Hall and the Array Talisman Hall.

The small shuttle had poor transport capacity and needed to dismantle and transport the parts of the “Wang’s Giant Cannons” in batches. Once the parts passed through the boundary gap to the Demon World, they would need to be reassembled.

Therefore, just transporting this batch of goods to the Demon World would take several months.

This too was unavoidable, as the number of Boundary Traversal Ships on the Immortal Dynasty’s side was also extremely tight. In frontier defense lines like the East Drought Defense Zone, one made do with what was available.

“Shi Chao, you’re always in charge of supervising the production of various artifact products and are quite knowledgeable about our Wang family’s research capabilities,” Wang Liyao, slightly fatigued, asked at the welcoming banquet, “Is it possible for our Wang family to replicate the Boundary Traversal Ships?”

It’s no wonder she was a bit tired, as she was the commander-in-chief for this upgraded version of the “Spring Thunder Action”, needing to oversee and coordinate every aspect. Even with an executive team composed of the Wang’s elite clan members by her side, it wasn’t an easy task.

At this moment, Wang Liyao had some admiration for Princess Su Yun of the Immortal Dynasty.

It was said that Princess Su Yun had started from the bottom of the logistics chain and gradually climbed up, now serving as a deputy commander of a large defense zone. Her comprehensive ability was extremely strong, and she had been working tirelessly, seemingly never growing weary.

She really couldn’t fathom how she managed it.

Wang Shichao hurriedly put down his chopsticks, sitting upright and respectfully said, “Aunt, you may not know, but as a production manager, my understanding of these technologies is only superficial.”

“If we are to replicate the Boundary Traversal Ship, we must have our Wang Clan Technical Team conduct a comprehensive inspection of the Boundary Traversal Ship to identify the technological challenges.” He frowned slightly and continued, “However, from my understanding of our Wang Clan Technical Team, replicating the Boundary Traversal Ship now is far from easy. First, a significant amount of time will be needed for research, and there’s no telling how long it could take. Second, our talent in formation talismans is far fewer compared to artifact refining talent.”

“Doesn’t the Immortal Dynasty have the Talisman Hall?” Wang Liyao mused, “Then let Ningxi make a trip there and hire some talents back at a high salary.”

Wang Shichao almost spat out his drink.

Ningxi, that kid, is a crafting tool genius in our family, not someone whose job is to poach talent. Besides, that kid poached so much that he got sanctioned by the Immortal Emperor, and only recently had the sanctions lifted…

However, while inwardly grumbling, for Wang Shichao, whatever the third aunt demanded was of utmost importance. Anyway, it was Ningxi who was sanctioned, not Wang Shichao himself.

The capable should shoulder more work, right~

After a series of thoughts raced through his mind, Wang Shichao solemnly replied, “I’ve noted this matter. Upon returning, I will report this project to Aunt Liyue and put it into the schedule, and I’ll also relay your requirements to Ningxi.”

“Good, good, good.” Wang Liyao happily toasted Wang Shichao, saying, “If this succeeds, I’ll credit you greatly.”

She had been annoyed with those old and shabby Boundary Traversal Ships for quite a while.

Wang Shichao immediately became excited, “Thank you, third aunt, I’ll make every effort to arrange it.”

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As time flew swiftly by, all places were busy.

Beyond the boundary, at the main base of the East Drought Defense Zone.

This was a massive city with an extensive structure. Although the design was of Da Qian’s style, the stones used were sourced locally in the Demon World, giving the entire color tone a black-red hue.

The thick and towering city walls made those within Da Qian incomparable, and the ancient divine machine crossbows on the walls were gradually being replaced by Wang’s Divine Might Cannons.

The Divine Might Cannon had a simple structure, easy to mass-produce and maintain, and was easier to operate, making it an excellent match for defensive warfare.

Outside the main base stood numerous sentry posts, stretching for miles, with various defensive fortresses scattered in between.

This defense system was painstakingly built by the Great Qian over thousands of years. Every inch of land here was stained with the blood of ancestors and the graves of forebears.

Behind the main base was a rugged cliff, and beyond the cliff lay the vast “Demon Black Sea,” shrouded in layers of thick, perpetual black mist, which inspired fear.

This sea was called the “Demon Black Sea” by the Daqian People.

Though the sea was filled with dangers and uncertainties, fortunately, the demonic creatures rarely came ashore to attack the human race base, being far “friendlier” than the extradimensional demons.

Building the human race base right next to the Demon Black Sea was a way to reduce the width of the defense, thereby lessening the overall defensive pressure.

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