Chapter 538: The Disappearing Church, Exchange Blueprints! (5400)

The old king continued to speak.

“The Ice Crystal Kingdom has existed for nearly nine hundred years, and I have lived for more than nine hundred years.”

“More than nine hundred years… equivalent to an ordinary person’s twenty lifetimes…”

“I have personally witnessed the Ice Crystal Kingdom’s transformation from disorder to order, and the civilians’ transition from being homeless and living in fear to having the right to live. I am relieved.”

“I also know that the oppression of the common people by the nobles still exists.”

“But compared to that period of cannibalism, it is much better now, and I don’t know how to completely eradicate these stubborn diseases.”

“Lord Cao Xing, you come from another world. What is the situation like in your world?”

The old king asked with a curious look on his face.

Cao Xing thought for a moment, then replied: “In our world, there is no distinction between commoners and nobles, and no one has strong personal military power.”

“Although classes still exist, people are more likely to cross them through their own efforts and talents.”

“Everyone has an equal opportunity to receive education, and no one will be buried or trampled upon just because of their humble origins.”

“There are no rigid barriers between classes, but many channels for upward mobility, which keeps society vibrant.”

After hearing this, the old king’s eyes showed a thoughtful look.

“Does equal education break down classes?”

“It’s indeed a good method, but it’s very difficult to implement…”

“After all, in this world, force is supreme. It is impossible to treat those fifth and sixth level warriors the same as the commoners, and it is even more impossible to abolish one’s own force. This would be like a tiger without fangs.”

The old king had governed the country for many years, so he could see directly the biggest gap between the two worlds.

At this time, the old king’s eyes lit up.

“Huh? Maybe there is another way to achieve the equal society you’re talking about.”

After a moment, he shook his head again, rejecting the idea.

“I probably won’t be able to see that time.”

“After I die, even the Ice Crystal Kingdom will probably cease to exist.”

Cao Xing asked: “Is it so serious?”

The king nodded slightly, “As you can see, force is still supreme in our world.”

“And I am also the only legend in the Ice Crystal Kingdom.”

“If a country does not have a legendary strongman, it will not be able to suppress other countries. In their eyes, they are just a piece of fat meat.”

Cao Xing asked: “Has His Majesty ever thought about training a successor?”

The old king chuckled and said, “Of course I have thought about it.”

“But… it’s too difficult to break through to the legendary level.”

“Over the years, there haven’t been many people in the entire royal family who have become heroes, let alone legends.”

“You met Gar last time. This kid has quite a lot of talent. I was planning to train him to be the next successor.”

“But there is not enough time…”

Cao Xing also knew why the old king said there was not enough time.

At this moment, the king continued: “So, I have been prepared for this.”

“After I die, I will send Gar to the Youlan Kingdom and give the Kingdom’s Holy Sword to King Youlan as well.”

“Then we’ll see if there’s any hope of restoring our country.”

“Of course… the premise is that we can all survive the onslaught of the Blood Legion.”

He seemed to be talking about something ordinary.

On the back of the goshawk, everyone fell into silence.

At this time, Cao Xing changed the subject.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“This time, I killed many members of the Church of Light, and it seems that I have gained a lot of honor points.”

“Look, can you let me redeem some more rewards?”

He has 15 honor points!
Although the Church of Light has been basically eradicated now, these honor points cannot be wasted.

Every bit of money you earn is worth it.

The old king was slightly stunned, took a look, and noticed the honor point number on Cao Xing.

Then he smiled and shook his head, saying, “I am really old and confused. I knew that I had to destroy the Church of Light this time, but I actually forgot to cancel the bounty.”

“You got a bargain…”

After hearing this, Cao Xing laughed embarrassedly.

Of course, he was not worried that the old king would not recognize it.

After all, the Ice Crystal King is a big country, it is impossible for him to deduct even these 150,000 honor points.

The old king said: “You can exchange these honor points for rewards, but I don’t have any new legendary equipment for you.”

Cao Xing said: “It’s okay, you can change to something else.”

“For example, those Neros cannons, eight or ten will do.”

The old king looked at Cao Xing again.

“I almost forgot that you also have your own territory. This kind of artillery is indeed an excellent war tool when there are enough of them.”

“We also killed many enemies with the help of the Neros artillery at the border battlefield.”

Having said that, the old king changed the subject.

“However, if you want to have more Neros cannons, you won’t be able to get many just by exchanging them.”

“I suggest you exchange our artillery blueprints directly, and then build them in your own territory. Are you willing?”

Cao Xing’s eyes lit up immediately, and he replied without hesitation: “Of course I am willing!”

After all, compared to finished artillery, drawings are more important!

Hearing this, the old king nodded slightly, “In that case, the artillery blueprint counts as 10 honor points, and the remaining , what do you want to exchange for it?”

Cao Xing was delighted. He originally thought that these 15 honor points could at most be exchanged for a blueprint, but it turned out that he still had left.

He really hasn’t thought about this yet.

“Your Majesty, does our Ice Crystal Kingdom have any other powerful war tools?”

The old king chuckled and said, “In addition to the Neros Cannon and the Destroyer Siege Crossbow, there are also Magic Bull Chariots, Fire Meteors, and so on.”

“For details, wait until you go to the Quartermaster Department to see.”

“Ok, no problem!”

Cao Xing nodded, and at the same time, he began to feel a little excited.

At this time, Cao Xing remembered something and asked again: “By the way, Your Majesty, I have another question I want to ask you.”

Through tonight’s cooperation and the conversation just now, the old king’s impression of Cao Xing can be said to have become better and better.

At this moment, in addition to being allies, the two of them have also become friends.

He chuckled and said, “If I say I won’t answer, you won’t ask anymore?”

“Then I will definitely continue asking.” Cao Xing smiled.

Then he asked directly: “I want to know if His Majesty the King knows some powerful doctors or priests who can help heal the injuries of the body.”

“There’s a member of my territory whose vocal cords are damaged, and I want to restore her voice.”

Hearing this, a thoughtful look appeared in the old king’s eyes.

“A means of repairing your vocal cords?”

“There should be some in the Church. The healing abilities of those Holy Light Sages are quite strong. They can even regenerate severed limbs.”

“Holy See?”

Cao Xing was slightly stunned. “You mean, that ancient organization?”

The old king replied: “Yes, people from the Holy See have contacted me before.”

“They also want the semi-artifact in my hand, and promised me that they can protect the kingdom after the Blood Legion arrives.”

“But the condition is that all the people in the Ice Crystal Kingdom must believe in them.”

“I don’t want the Ice Kingdom to become a country ruled by religious beliefs, so I refused.”

Cao Xing was somewhat puzzled and asked: “What kind of power is the Holy See?”

“Can they help fight the Blood Legion?”

The old king shook his head: “It’s useless. We can’t rely on them.”

“This ancient organization was still very active ten thousand years ago, and its followers were almost all over the world. If it was at that time, it might have taken action against the Blood Legion.”

“But no one knows what happened to this organization. Thousands of years ago, they suddenly gave up their power. Overnight, all the followers and priests disappeared.”

“They have gradually disappeared from the mainland in recent years. From what I can gather, they seem to be conserving their strength, or waiting for something.”

There was a look of doubt in Cao Xing’s eyes.

“Disappear and preserve strength?”

He turned his head to look at Isabel next to him and asked, “Do you know what happened?”

The Holy Light Priest also heard what the old king said, shook his head and said, “I died about ten thousand years ago.”

“During this period of time, I don’t know what changes have taken place in the Holy See…”

Her brows furrowed slightly, because even she was hearing for the first time about what had happened in the Holy See in recent years.

No wonder Isabel hasn’t met anyone from the Vatican for so long after her resurrection.

The old king continued, “The Holy See is hiding very well. Unless they show up on their own initiative, no one will be able to find the members of this organization.”

“So, if you want the Holy Light Sage inside to help repair your friend’s injuries, it’s probably unlikely to happen.”

Having said that, the old king changed the subject.

“But it’s not like there is no hope.”

Cao Xing looked up at the old king again.

“Your experience is somewhat similar to that of a friend I knew when I was young.”

“She also lost her voice for some reason.”

“However, this woman, by chance, with the help of some inherited power, recovered her voice and possessed some special abilities.”

“When I was young, even I couldn’t beat her.”

Cao Xing asked in confusion: “Your Majesty, what is the strength of your friend?”

The king said: “More than a hundred years ago, she was already preparing to reach the legendary realm.”

“After so many years, with her talent, she should have reached the legendary level.”

Cao Xing was slightly startled.

Wow, another legend!
If it is a being of this level, maybe there is really hope of helping Gwyneth recover her voice!

Cao Xing asked again: “Then may I ask, where can I find her?”

The old king thought for a moment and said, “I haven’t heard any news about her for hundreds of years.”

“As far as I know, she finally went to the Youlan Kingdom.” “Perhaps, you can go to their capital, Linglan Main City, to see her. Her name is Luo Xi from Chuanhai Fort.”

Linglan Main City, Luo Qian of Chuanhai Fort…

Cao Xing remembered this somewhat strange name in his heart.

It just so happened that he had two acquaintances in the Youlan Kingdom.

Marita Villegas and Princess: Fran Villegas.

The status of these two people in Youlan Kingdom is very high. With their power, they should be able to find Luo Qian from Chuanhai Fort…

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Cao Xing thanked him solemnly.

The old king waved his hand, then sat on the goshawk’s back alone and began to adjust the chaotic aura in his body.

At the same time, Sarah came behind Cao Xing and said respectfully: “My Lord, this is the item dropped from the bishop. Please take a look.”

A smile also appeared on Cao Xing’s face and he took the thing from her hand.

[Obtained: Archbishop Sullivan’s Dominant Soul (Level 8)]

[Obtain: Brilliant Ruins Staff (Orange)]

[Obtain: Master-level Elemental Crystal*85]

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Apparently, what came out of Sullivan was just as good.

However, Cao Xing did not check it immediately, but planned to wait until he returned to the territory to digest it all.

The speed of the Spiritual Vision Goshawk King was very fast. After about twenty minutes, they were almost reaching the main city of Yongshuang.

After a night of traveling and fighting, it was already dawn.

The dawn light shone from the horizon, shining on the backs of the dragon and the eagle.

It makes their soft feathers and hard scales shine brightly.

[Attention survivors, you have reached the 29th day of the development period. There are still 16 days until the next round of monster siege…]

[Today’s weather: sunny, with light wind, the lowest temperature is -56℃~-63℃……]

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When the system prompt sounds.

The survivors excitedly shared their experiences and what they had gained yesterday in the chat channel.

Some survivors have discovered some special areas or copies and are looking for other survivors to form a team.

The chat channel was abuzz with discussions.

No one knew what happened last night when the moon was dark and the wind was strong.

A huge force has quietly collapsed.

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The psychic Goshawk King and the giant dragon Seraphis are still moving towards the center of the main city.

Soon, they landed on the square in the center of the palace.

Everyone quickly jumped off the backs of the two giant beasts.

The old king turned around and said, “Lord Cao Xing, just go to the Quartermaster Department to get the blueprints you need.”

“If you want to exchange the other 50,000 honor points for something, you can go and discuss it with Officer Charles.”

“I have to deal with something, so I won’t accompany you.”

Cao Xing immediately replied: “No problem, Your Majesty, go ahead and get busy!”

After saying this, the old king disappeared again.

Including the spirit-seeing Goshawk King, they all rushed directly into the sky.

Then, Cao Xing looked at the people around him and said, “Okay, you guys go to the teleportation array at the East City Gate and wait for me. We will return to the territory together later.”

“Yes!”

Everyone turned around quickly and left.

Cao Xing came to the Quartermaster Department alone and with ease.

It was the same officer named Charles who came out to receive us.

After seeing Cao Xing, Charles immediately greeted him with a smile and said excitedly: “Lord Cao Xing! You are here again!”

“Hello again, Quartermaster Charles.”

Then, he got straight to the point and said, “We eliminated a lot of cultists last night and gained some honor points.”

“His Majesty the King asked me to come to you to exchange the blueprints for the Neros Cannon. Do you think there is a problem?”

The officer was stunned, as if he did not expect that the king would open up such precious drawings to Cao Xing for exchange.

After all, the Neros artillery is considered one of the top war tools in their kingdom and will not be given to outsiders easily.

However, when Charles thought of the lord’s strength and status, he felt it was natural.

“Since it is an order from His Majesty the King, there is no problem with that.”

“I’ll have someone get the blueprints right away.”

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the warehouse behind him.

“Wait a moment.”

Cao Xing stopped him and continued, “Besides that, I still have 50,000 honor points. I don’t know what to redeem them for.”

“Does Officer Charles have any good suggestions?”

The officer had a faint smile on his face and seemed to understand something.

“In that case, I recommend that Lord Cao Xing exchange for another powerful blueprint that is not even inferior to the Neros Cannon. How about that?”

“Oh? What is it?” A hint of interest appeared in Cao Xing’s eyes.

“It’s the third generation Iron Colossus!”

Charles had a proud look in his eyes, and then he explained: “The third-generation Iron Colossus is a new war tool recently developed by our Kingdom’s War Research and Development Department.”

“In terms of rarity and difficulty in research and development, it far exceeds the Neros Cannon.”

“But at the same time, if this kind of steel giant can be made, it will be a powerful weapon on the battlefield!”

“Not only do they possess the destructive power of the seventh order, but they are also huge in size and have no fear of pain or death.”

“If we can mass-produce a thousand of them, the destructive power they cause on the battlefield will be no less than that of an army of 100,000 people!”

Cao Xing also understood the power of this steel giant, and immediately said excitedly: “Officer Charles, then exchange this for me!”

“But… I only have 50,000 honor points left. Is that enough to exchange for this blueprint?”

Quartermaster Charles smiled and said, “It’s okay, Lord Cao Xing. In fact, your Neros artillery blueprints are not open to the public.”

“Since His Majesty the King asked you to come to me, I will definitely give you the best!”

Cao Xing also laughed after hearing this.

This is the benefit of having a favorability level above intimacy.

“Thank you, Quartermaster Charles.”

The officer waved his hand, “You’re welcome.”

“Lord Cao Xing, please wait here. I will get it for you.”

“it is good.”

Cao Xing stood there and waited silently.

After a while, Quartermaster Charles brought in two boxes.

Cao Xing opened the box and immediately saw two yellowed drawings.

One of the drawings depicts a huge cannon, with the manufacturing methods and assembly processes of various parts next to it.

Another drawing depicts a huge steel puppet, with many parts and production processes next to it.

Unlike ordinary iron golems, it has a melee weapon slot in its left hand, which can be loaded with melee weapons such as greatswords, giant hammers, chain hammers, etc.

And on the right hand is a huge cannon muzzle.

This shape is similar to the [Predator Robot], but more threatening!
[Obtain: Neros Cannon Manufacturing Drawing (Orange)*1]

[Obtain: Third Generation Iron Colossus Production Drawing *1]

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After receiving the two blueprints, Cao Xing smiled.
“Thank you very much!”

Charles smiled and said, “Lord Cao Xing is too polite.”

“Since you have already redeemed your honor points, I won’t bother you for now.”

“Okay, go and do your work.”

Soon, the officer left.

Cao Xing took a look at the attributes.

[Neros Cannon Production Drawing]

[Quality: Epic]

[Blueprint Description: You can make a powerful Neros cannon that causes large-scale explosive damage to the enemy]

[Attack power: 81867~92317]

[Maximum range: 15 km]

[Attack interval: 7.2 seconds/time]

[Attack power: 81867~92317]

[Additional effect: Fire coverage]

[Armor: 1500 points]

[Durability value: 8 million/8 million]

[Materials required for construction: Level 21 Energy Tower, Advanced Blacksmith Shop, Refined Iron*10, Copper*5, Mithril*10000, Eternal Gold Ingot*5000, Master-level Elemental Crystal*2500]

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“Sure enough, to make this kind of cannon, the materials needed are more than you can imagine!”

“This is much more terrifying than the materials needed for a frost trebuchet.”

Moreover, Cao Xing discovered something else.

That is, this type of Nero cannon was not made in a machine factory, but in a blacksmith shop.

In other words, making this thing is the job of a blacksmith like Harold.

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(End of this chapter)