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[The next day, early morning.]
[As the first ray of sunlight filtered through the high windows into the hall, Xue Ke slowly woke up and opened her beautiful eyes. The first thing that came into her view was Tang Chuan's handsome face right before her.]
[Scenes from last night flashed through her mind.]
[A rosy blush instantly swept across Xue Ke's cheeks, and she quickly lowered her head. Yet, reluctant to look away, she stared at Tang Chuan infatuatedly for a long while.]
["Awake?"]
[Tang Chuan's voice carried a hint of laziness from just waking up. A slight smile played at the corner of his lips as he opened his eyes.]
[Caught red-handed, Xue Ke's pretty face flushed even redder. Still, she couldn't help but snuggle closer into Tang Chuan's embrace, whispering.]
["Mhm... I'm awake."]
[The two tenderly lingered in bed for a while before getting up to dress.]
[Xue Ke changed into a brand-new golden Empress robe, carefully pinning up her waterfall-like hair, and put on the crown that represented her status as the Empress.]
[Once she finished tidying her appearance in front of the bronze mirror, the woman in the reflection returned to her dignified and majestic state as the Empress, though a touch of untamable tenderness lingered between her brows.]
[After getting ready, the two left the main hall side by side.]
[When the guards saw the Imperial Preceptor walking out together with the Empress, and noticed the unmistakable smile and tenderness in Her Majesty's eyes, they all knew what was going on. They quickly lowered their heads, not daring to look any further.]
[On the way to the Imperial Kitchen.]
[Clinging to Tang Chuan's arm, Xue Ke walked with light steps, yet her expression held a faint, underlying worry.]
["Tang Chuan... if the Spirit Empire really starts a war in the future, how should our Heaven Dou Empire respond?"]
["In terms of Spirit Master strength, we are already at a disadvantage. Now that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been destroyed, we can only rely on you and the Qingdi Sect."]
["As for military power, we are far from being as strong and well-equipped as the Star Luo Empire."]
["Facing the Spirit Empire, which has united all the major kingdoms and duchies, I'm really worried we won't be able to hold out when the time comes."]
[Hearing this, Tang Chuan smiled slightly. Reaching out, he gently held Xue Ke's delicate hand resting on his arm, speaking with calm confidence.]
["Rest assured, Your Majesty. I have long been prepared."]
[Slightly startled, Xue Ke looked up at Tang Chuan, her blue eyes filled with doubt, anticipation, and curiosity.]
["What preparation?"]
[Tang Chuan only smiled mysteriously: "After we eat, I'll take you somewhere."]
[Though filled with curiosity, Xue Ke didn't press further and nodded obediently.]
[After having breakfast in the Imperial Kitchen, the two walked out.]
[With a smile on his face, Tang Chuan said,]
["Let's head out now!"]
[With that, Tang Chuan scooped Xue Ke up in a princess carry.]
[Xue Ke let out a soft cry and instinctively wrapped her arms around Tang Chuan's neck, her face flushing crimson.]
["Tang Chuan, what... what are you doing?"]
[Tang Chuan smiled slightly, turned to the guards outside the hall, and instructed,]
["Her Majesty the Empress will be going out with me for a few days. You do not need to follow; just guard the palace well."]
[The guards quickly bowed to accept the order.]
["Understood!"]
[Having given his orders, Tang Chuan said no more. His spirit power surged, enveloping them both in a transparent barrier.]
[Immediately after, his Soul Core Force Field expanded, and he activated the Flight Spirit Ability of his blue silver emperor right leg bone. Holding Xue Ke, Tang Chuan instantly transformed into a streak of blue light and shot into the sky.]
[In the blink of an eye, they disappeared into the horizon of the Heaven Dou Imperial City.]
[High in the sky, cradled in Tang Chuan's arms against the howling wind, Xue Ke watched the mountains and rivers rapidly shrink beneath them, feeling both nervous and thrilled.]
[Clutching Tang Chuan's neck tightly, Xue Ke couldn't help but ask,]
["Tang Chuan, where are we going?"]
["To Blue Silver City in my Blue Silver Count Territory."]
[Tang Chuan's voice remained clear and steady amidst the wind, a smile on his face.]
["You'll know once we get there."]
[Speeding along the entire way, it took less than half an hour.]
[A city of considerable size appeared on the ground ahead.]
[Blue Silver City sat upon a fertile plain, with sturdy city walls, crisscrossing streets, and an orderly layout.]
[The most striking feature was a plant that was ubiquitous throughout the city—Blue Silver Grass.]
[At the base of the city walls, on both sides of the streets, on the eaves of roofs, and even on the windowsills of residential homes, lush Blue Silver Grass was planted everywhere.]
[As a gentle breeze blew, thousands of grass blades swayed softly, creating layers of deep blue waves.]
[It was as if the entire city was built upon a blue-silver ocean.]
[This spectacular and beautiful sight left Xue Ke's eyes filled with awe.]
[Soon, Tang Chuan slowly landed with Xue Ke in front of the City Lord's Manor in the center of the city.]
[As soon as they landed, they could hear various noisy sounds coming from all directions.]
[Muffled explosions echoed from one direction, billowing thick smoke rose from another, and there was also the endless clanging of iron-forging.]
[It was as if the entire city was engaged in some bustling, high-spirited labor.]
[Xue Ke looked around curiously.]
["What are these sounds...?"]
["Come with me."]
[Tang Chuan took Xue Ke's hand and walked straight toward the nearest large blacksmith workshop.]
[As they pushed open the workshop doors, a wave of scorching heat rushed over them.]
[Inside the spacious workshop, dozens of blacksmiths were busy; some were forging iron billets, some were assembling parts, and others were testing certain devices.]
[And deep inside the workshop, a tall, gaunt, and stern-faced middle-aged man with a sharp aura was carefully examining a semi-finished device.]
[He was none other than Yang Wudi, the Clan Chief of the Breaking Clan.]
["Sect Master? Your Majesty?"]
[Upon seeing Tang Chuan and Xue Ke, Yang Wudi quickly put down the device in his hands, stepped forward briskly, and bowed respectfully.]
["Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Your Majesty!"]
[Tang Chuan waved his hand, signaling him to skip the formalities, and asked straight to the point.]
["Clan Chief Yang, how is the progress on the items I asked you to research last time—the shrapnel grenades, flintlock muskets, and cannons?"]
[Hearing this, a flash of amazement and admiration crossed Yang Wudi's eyes, and he cupped his fists.]
["To answer the Sect Master, the research has succeeded for all of them!"]
["It's just that there are still some details to be refined, and their power can be further enhanced."]
[On the side, Xue Ke was completely bewildered. She couldn't help but tug at Tang Chuan's sleeve and ask curiously,]
["Tang Chuan... what exactly are shrapnel grenades, flintlock muskets, and cannons?"]
[Tang Chuan smiled slightly and turned to look at her, his tone carrying a hint of mystery and confidence.]
["These are part of the secret weapons I have prepared for the Heaven Dou Empire."]
[With that, Tang Chuan turned to Yang Wudi and smiled,]
["Clan Chief Yang, have someone demonstrate their effects for Her Majesty."]
[Yang Wudi nodded in agreement and immediately ordered his clansmen to fetch several newly crafted samples.]
[A fist-sized iron ball with diamond-shaped grooves covering its surface.]
[A device about one meter long, fitted with a wooden stock and a slender iron barrel.]
[And a giant, dark-bored cast-iron tube-like object that required two people to carry, supported by a pair of wheels underneath.]
[The demonstration site was set up in an incredibly spacious courtyard outside the workshop.]
[At one end of the courtyard stood several rows of dummies made of ironwood, along with several thick steel targets.]
[The first youth from the Breaking Clan stepped forward. Holding the iron ball in his hand, he skillfully pulled out the fuse at the top, then threw the iron lump with all his might, accurately tossing it right into the center of the ironwood dummies.]
["BOOM—!!!"]
[A deafening explosion rang out, with flames and smoke rising simultaneously!]
[Countless sharp fragments scattered in all directions, pattering loudly against the surrounding ironwood dummies.]
[When the smoke cleared, the ironwood dummies were covered in deep and shallow gashes. Some had fragments embedded directly into their torsos, and some even had entire arms sliced off, falling to the ground.]
["This!!"]
[Xue Ke covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock.]
Black World, Star Luo Imperial Palace.
"Is this the shrapnel grenade that Tang Chuan made to hunt Spirit Beasts on his own back when his strength was insufficient?"
"Isn't this far more powerful than Tang San's Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, Powder Shooting Shadow, and other Hidden Weapons!"
"Moreover, it seems much simpler to manufacture."
"Tang Chuan didn't even have to make it himself, yet they were able to produce it."
Seeing the power of the shrapnel grenade shown by the Breaking Clan youth in the comparison video,
Dai Tianfeng's eyes couldn't help but burn with heat and desire.
"If our Star Luo Empire could obtain the manufacturing method of this shrapnel grenade,"
"combined with our Star Luo Empire's national power, unifying the continent would surely be a piece of cake!"
And it wasn't just Dai Tianfeng.
Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Emperor Xue Ye's eyes were also filled with longing, and he couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.
"Why is this Tang Chuan not from my Black World? With such monstrous talent, great strength, superb intelligence, outstanding capability, and the ability to manufacture these shrapnel grenades!"
"If he were from my Black World, and even if I weren't dead yet, I would be willing to gift him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
"I would even be willing to give him A'Ke!"
But compared to Dai Tianfeng, Emperor Xue Ye, and the others,
on the other side, at Blue Tyrant Academy,
Tang San's expression was extremely unsightly.
(End of Chapter)
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