Ch. 21Testing, Catastrophic Failure
Key Plot Points and Events
- Murong Huai tasks five master craftsmen with manufacturing the Red Barbarian Cannon.
- Ten days later, the cannon is completed and tested outside Martial Soul City.
- The Solid Shot reaches 800 meters, and the Hollow Shell with gunpowder reaches 1000 meters, causing significant destruction.
- The cannon barrel explodes due to material issues, causing Murong Huai to reassess the cannon's design.
Character Developments
- Murong Huai demonstrates his innovative thinking and understanding of firearms, impressing the master craftsmen.
- Mighty Lion Douluo shows his quick thinking and protective instincts when he shields the group from the barrel explosion.
Significant Themes
- Innovation and adaptation: Murong Huai's knowledge of firearms from his past life allows him to introduce new technology to this world.
- The power of firearms: The Red Barbarian Cannon's destructive power is comparable to high-level Spirit Kings, highlighting the potential impact of firearms on this world's warfare.
Character Interactions
- Murong Huai interacts with the master craftsmen, showing his expertise and understanding of the cannon's design and potential improvements.
- Mighty Lion Douluo and Murong Huai work together, with the former providing analysis and protection, and the latter leading the innovation and testing process.