Netherworld Wolf King and the Repeating Flintlock Gun

"According to the original story, Zhu Yun's Fourth Spirit Ability was the same as Zhu Qing's Third Spirit Ability: Netherworld Slash. I wonder whether that will change this time."

With that, Dai Weisi led the group onward through the forest in search of a suitable spirit beast for Zhu Zhuyun. Three hours quietly passed.

"Awooo!"

Suddenly, a mournful wolf howl rang out, and the air filled with a chilling murderous aura. A pack of Black Wolves appeared in the distance.

The Black Wolves stood over a man's height tall, their bodies covered in black fur that gave them excellent concealment in the darkness. Unfortunately for them, it was daytime.

There were fifteen Black Wolves in total, slowly closing in on Dai Weisi's group of three. The Alpha Wolf at the front was especially powerful, with sturdy limbs and obvious strength.

"They're Netherworld Wolves!"

Lin Qiuyang instantly became alert. Netherworld Wolves were common inhabitants of the Star Dou Great Forest, numerous and among the most common spirit beasts.

"And they're all thousand-year spirit beasts. That Netherworld Wolf King is even a spirit beast with a cultivation of six thousand five hundred years. Imperial Concubine, which one have you chosen?"

Netherworld Wolves were incredibly fast, fierce as fire and swift as lightning. They were speed-type spirit beasts, highly suitable for Zhu Zhuyun, while the Netherworld Wolf King's basic abilities far surpassed those of ordinary Netherworld Wolves.

Looking at the vicious Netherworld Wolf King, Zhu Zhuyun gave a slight nod and resolutely said, "Dean Lin, I'll take that Netherworld Wolf King.

Since Weisi can absorb a Soul Ring beyond his level, then I can too! Dean Lin, please help me seriously injure it!"

Dai Weisi did not stop her. Zhu Zhuyun had consumed Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber, and her physical condition was exceptionally strong. She was fully capable of absorbing a Soul Ring beyond her level.

After all, thousand-year spirit beasts did not have soul shock. There should not be any problem. Besides, even if there was, he would intervene in time.

"No problem. Mystic Iron Sword!"

Before his words had even faded, Lin Qiuyang drew his sword and charged at the Netherworld Wolf King. Yet the Netherworld Wolf King was extremely vigilant. It had lived in the Star Dou Great Forest since childhood and had personally witnessed countless spirit beast companions die at the hands of human soul masters.

Thus, the instant it saw Dai Weisi and the others, it silently issued an order to the wolf pack, commanding its subordinates to tear the enemies apart!

"Awooo!"

Upon receiving the Wolf King's command, the Netherworld Wolves threw back their heads and howled. They spread out to either side on all fours, charging toward Dai Weisi and the others.

"There are fourteen Netherworld Wolves in total. Ten of them have cultivations exceeding a thousand years, while the other four have reached three thousand years, equivalent to the strength of Three Ring Soul Elders..."

Li Hu analyzed the situation, then stepped in front of Dai Weisi with his aged body and smiled. "There are too many Netherworld Wolves, First Prince. Leave these small fry to me."

"Heh heh, Uncle Li, they're merely thousand-year spirit beasts. There's no need for you to step in. Leave them to me."

Dai Weisi smiled faintly, then took a Flintlock Gun from his Soul Guidance Ring and pulled the trigger at a Netherworld Wolf.

Bang!

After the gunshot, smoke billowed. A tiny solid pellet shot out of the barrel and struck a Netherworld Wolf precisely in the head, killing it on the spot!

"Awooo!"

Suddenly, two more Netherworld Wolves charged at Dai Weisi from the left and right, baring their claws and fangs as though they intended to tear him to pieces.

"Hmph, courting death!"

Dai Weisi sneered and showed them no mercy. After two gunshots, the two Netherworld Wolves fell dead.

After taking out three Netherworld Wolves in one go, Dai Weisi gently wiped down the gun with his palm and said with a smile, "As expected of Master Lou Gao. This Repeating Flintlock Gun is truly impressive!"

As early as a year ago, Master Lou Gao had already forged the Flintlock Gun. However, the Flintlock Gun at that time could only fire a single bullet.

Afterward, it had to be reloaded with Gunpowder and pellets before it could fire again. It was incredibly troublesome; by the time that was done, the enemy would already be right in front of them.

Dai Weisi had originally planned to give up on the Flintlock Gun and study the Revolver with Master Lou Gao instead.

The principle behind the Revolver was not difficult. The difficult part was the conical bullets. Flintlock Gun ammunition consisted of solid pellets, which were easy enough to make. A Revolver, however, required conical bullets, demanding exceptional forging skill from the blacksmith.

With the Star Luo Empire's current forging techniques, only Master Lou Gao could forge conical bullets. Yet he could not possibly make bullets day and night without rest, especially at his age.

As a result, firearms research had stalled there. Dai Weisi had even considered skipping firearms entirely and researching cannons directly.

However, the Revolver still gave Lou Gao an idea. Since Gunpowder and bullets needed to be loaded, could the number of barrels be increased?

Just like a Revolver's cylinder: fire once, rotate it once, then keep shooting. Lou Gao began researching in that direction, and he actually developed a repeating version of the Flintlock Gun.

The Repeating Flintlock Gun had six barrels, like a Gatling Gun. Each was loaded with Gunpowder and solid pellets, allowing it to fire repeatedly like a Revolver, with astonishing power.

Within a range of one hundred meters, it could inflict Serious Injury on a soul master with the cultivation of a Spirit Emperor. Though its power was inferior to a Hand Grenade, it was still far more powerful than Tang San's Godly Zhuge Crossbow, and much cheaper to produce.

"Awooo!"

Seeing three companions dead, the remaining Netherworld Wolves all charged toward Dai Weisi, unleashing savage roars that shook the ears!

"Weisi, be careful!" Zhu Zhuyun immediately completed Martial Soul Possession and prepared to help, but Dai Weisi merely smiled.

"Don't be nervous, Zhu Yun. Just stand aside and watch how your Husband slaughters them all!"

Dai Weisi did not even activate his Martial Soul. He merely raised his gun, aimed at three Netherworld Wolves, and pulled the trigger!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After the gunshots, the three Netherworld Wolves died miserable deaths!

After all six bullets had been fired, the Repeating Flintlock Gun was empty, but Dai Weisi remained completely calm.

Although he had run out of bullets, no one had ever said he only had one gun. He took out two more Repeating Flintlock Guns and continued firing.

His Soul Guidance Ring held fifty Repeating Flintlock Guns, all loaded with Gunpowder and pellets. Once one Flintlock Gun was used up, he could simply switch to another.

With such a convenient thing as a Soul Tool, Dai Weisi naturally had to take it into consideration. After all, changing guns was much easier than changing bullets.

Dai Weisi continuously dodged the Netherworld Wolves' attacks while firing. Before long, the remaining eight Netherworld Wolves were all dead, and eight purple Soul Rings slowly floated above their corpses.

"Uncle Li, these Netherworld Wolves are all thousand-year spirit beasts, so don't let them go to waste. Take their corpses back and roast them."

"As you command!"

Li Hu immediately stored the corpses of the fourteen Netherworld Wolves in his Soul Tool. On the other side, the previously arrogant Netherworld Wolf King had also been easily subdued by Lin Qiuyang and thrown before Zhu Zhuyun.

"Imperial Concubine, I've knocked this Netherworld Wolf King unconscious."

"Thank you, Dean Lin!"

Zhu Zhuyun smiled, then took out a dagger and killed it. Purple Soul Power surged out from its body, forming a Soul Ring that floated above the corpse.

Not daring to waste any time, Zhu Zhuyun hurriedly controlled her Soul Power and added the Soul Ring to her Martial Soul, silently absorbing it.

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