Flame Person, Reincarnation!

The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf could spew flames potent enough to melt gold, and the secret behind it was indeed the Explosive Stone!

This stone, chemically extremely stable, lacked sufficient physical strength and could be easily crushed into powder or fragments.

Once these powders or fragments were mixed with the catalyst of the Flame Wolf's stomach acid and saliva, they could erupt with astonishing heat!

Zhang Guangmu suddenly recalled that according to historical records, around fifty years after the founding of the Xuanlong Empire, they seemed to have developed a type of ore specifically for thermal power generation.

This thing actually existed in the real world!

Getting back to the point.

To fully utilize the hidden power within the Explosive Stone, many trigger conditions had to be met.

But in Zhang Guangmu's opinion, where there's a will, there's a way.

After multiple experiments, he discovered that the Flame Wolf's stomach acid had easily found substitutes and was not unique. As long as the PH value was similar, most acidic liquids could replace it. Frankly speaking, even if a bottle of acetic acid couldn't be found, human vomit could serve as a substitute.

What was difficult to replace was the Flame Wolf's saliva.

Zhang Guangmu still hadn't analyzed its composition.

After all, he was an Elementary School Scum in both his past and present lives. Not only was he not a professional scientist lacking relevant expertise, but he also lacked research equipment and experimental conditions. He had neither a Microscope nor a Culture Dish. Even for a Test Paper to measure acidity, he had to find raw materials himself and make one by hand.

In Zhang Guangmu's view, it didn't matter if he couldn't figure out the underlying principles, as long as he could practically apply it!

After all, "Wolf Fortress" was a Film World. Even if he made any earth-shattering scientific achievements here, they would be useless upon returning to the Real World.

Therefore, Zhang Guangmu didn't waste a massive amount of time and effort on basic theories but instead focused on simple and crude practical techniques!

He bribed White Moon with Roast Meat. While studying, he also befriended other Wolf Riders, shamelessly begging for a considerable amount of Flame Wolf saliva, which was treated as a consumable.

As for the Flame Wolf corpses in the Wolf Tomb, as long as their Digestive System and Respiratory System were not completely rotten, they would become the best raw materials for equipment after being harvested.

However...

"Wolf Fortress," in the final analysis, was not the Real World. Certain physical and chemical reactions were not entirely scientific, instead possessing a somewhat Fantasy nature. Regarding the equipment he personally crafted, Zhang Guangmu understood how it worked but not why.

"As you can see..."

As Zhang Guangmu spoke, he dipped his right glove into the "Water Pouch" filled with catalyst at his waist and then aimed his palm at Lin Yan's Golden-Necked Flame Wolf, closing his fingers.

Bang!

A scorching flame shot out from the glove at high speed. The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf managed to dodge in time, but a patch of its fur was still singed. It immediately lowered its head, a fiery glow appearing in its throat, its wolf eyes filled with human-like panic and confusion.

Seeing This scene, the White Balls floating in the air became excited and began to offer unsolicited advice.

"Tremble, Native! This is the power of technology!"

"I hereby declare, from today onwards, Zhang Guangmu is officially upgraded from 'Mu Zai' to 'Brother Mu'. Who seconds, who opposes?"

"I object! He can craft divine artifacts with bare hands, is it too much to call him Mu Dad?"

"Not too much, not too much at all!"

"Hahahaha! The director must be completely stunned right now! Looking at the current development, the director probably intended to leave some foreshadowing, and if the results were good later, he could film a second part. But now, the 'assassin' has become a 'bookworm', directly deciphering the ultimate mystery of the Wolf Fortress world!"

"What do they mean by 'one force conquers ten meetings'? This is it!"

"I suggest changing 'force' to 'wisdom', it's more fitting for the actual situation."

"Are there any class representatives? I don't understand this operation at all!"

"In simple terms - Zhang Guangmu found a type of high-energy gunpowder and developed a flame gun that looks like gloves."

"My scalp is tingling! Seeing this scene, I feel Zhang Guangmu is the best newcomer of the year! Playing with technology in a fantasy world, violently breaking the situation, this move has completely stumped me!"

"It's not exactly technology, it can only be considered a basic application of scientific thinking. It's a bit crude. Anyone who has received the Empire's Nine-Year Compulsory Education can see that there are loopholes in many places, and better, stronger equipment can be made!"

"Oh, come on! This is the Subconscious Film World, your memory is blocked as soon as you enter! When Zhang Guangmu was making these explosive gloves, he used only the knowledge and world rules from 'Wolf Fortress'. It has nothing to do with textbooks, okay? If you went in, you wouldn't be able to do anything!"

"...Indeed, I lost my composure just now and argued subconsciously. My apologies. Zhang Guangmu is indeed very strong, I admit defeat."

Zhang Guangmu, who was being praised by the audience, was overjoyed in his heart, but his expression was like that of a cold and ruthless killer.

He looked at Lin Yan and the Golden-Necked Flame Wolf not far away, and did not pursue them. Instead, he lightly touched his wrists together, waiting for the explosive gloves to cool down.

This thing wasn't as powerful as Lin Yan imagined. Killing two Flame Wolves before was just catching them off guard and exploiting a lack of intelligence.

After all, in the world of "Wolf Fortress," no one would believe that humans could match Flame Wolves in combat.

As for the two Flame Wolf Guards...

Those two were just fakes.

Seeing their Flame Wolf die, they were so scared that their legs went weak and they trembled on the spot. Let alone fighting back, they couldn't even make a sound to warn Lin Yan.

It was obvious that they were not qualified [Guards], lacking the ability to deal with sudden situations.

In a way, the character settings of those two Flame Wolf Guards had collapsed. After this movie, it would be difficult for them to get similar guard roles and they would have to find other paths.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guangmu suddenly felt a pang of self-blame.

He lowered his gaze, his eyes falling on the corpses of the two Flame Wolf Guards.

Zhang Guangmu stood there like a young poplar, sighing, "I originally planned to transplant the digestive and respiratory organs of the fallen Flame Wolves into my own body. If I could solve the rejection reaction, I could evolve into a 'Flame Person' with extraordinary powers."

"Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time."

"Hmm, actually, there's nothing to regret!"

His cold gaze focused on Lin Yan: "After I eliminate you, I will take your place."

"As the Wolf Fortress Lord, my research efficiency should improve significantly."

Zhang Guangmu's actions and words completely shook Lin Yan's worldview.

Initially, Lin Yan had treated Zhang Guangmu as a disposable Death Warrior, intending to have him eliminate Lin Xuan and the young wolf king Red Carbon, thereby consolidating his position.

After all, as the Wolf Fortress Lord, Lin Yan had many children. Losing Lin Xuan wouldn't make a difference, nor would gaining another.

Even if the deed were discovered, it wouldn't matter. He could easily push Zhang Guangmu forward as a scapegoat, claiming Zhang Guangmu was bribed by outside forces and betrayed him—it was easiest to smear a dead person.

But the subsequent developments far exceeded Lin Yan's expectations.

Zhang Guangmu refused the mission he was given!

Zhang Guangmu easily eliminated his two Flame Wolf Guards!

After passing the Water Prison Trial, Zhang Guangmu, in a short period, created a pair of Divine Artifacts imbued with the power of the Flame Wolf King, completely overturning his worldview!

In a short span of time, Lin Yan's emotions had been like a roller coaster, his mind wavering, and he felt numb.

Despite his higher nominal status, Lin Yan was not a skilled fighter.

Standing before Zhang Guangmu, he finally understood what it meant to be "dangerously close to an enemy of the entire nation."

The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf, which had originally given him a sense of security and confidence, could not offer him any comfort now.

"Kill... Kill him!"

Lin Yan, in his capacity as a Wolf Rider, issued a suicidal order to the Golden-Necked Flame Wolf: "No, just hold him back is enough!"

With that, he turned and fled towards a hidden chamber within the room.

A hint of human-like sorrow appeared in the Golden-Necked Flame Wolf's eyes, yet it did not disobey Lin Yan's command, lunging at Zhang Guangmu with frenzied ferocity.

The fate of a Flame Wolf was bound to its Wolf Rider.

A proud and aloof Flame Wolf would dedicate its entire life's emotions to one person, considering all others as dirt, whether human or of its own kind.

Did you not see the scent of wolf corpses all over this young Wolf Rider? And the Flame Wolf beside him, named "White Moon," remained inseparable, with no distance between them at all.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Flames erupted, hot winds surged.

The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf, ultimately, could not defeat Zhang Guangmu and White Moon when fighting two opponents.

It collapsed in a pool of blood, its eyes unusually calm, as if it had completely accepted its impending death.

The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf, a noble contemporary Wolf King, at the end of its life, was still just a "Golden-Necked Flame Wolf."

From beginning to end, the Wolf Fortress Lord Lin Yan had never given it a name.

I'm so envious of this fellow named "White Moon"...

If only...

If only I could have a partner to fight alongside...

How wonderful that would be...

The Golden-Necked Flame Wolf's consciousness gradually dissipated, its body temperature steadily dropping.

Suddenly, it felt a warm hand press down on its head.

Gentle, without any trace of hostility or killing intent.

It forced its eyes open.

It was the master of the flame wolf "White Moon."

The pale-faced youth's eyes were gentle, and he said with a sincere tone, "Among humans, there has always been the saying of [reincarnation]."

"I believe that you, who sacrificed yourself to protect your companion, will surely find happiness in your next life."