Mechanism Armor Technique
There are many legends about "Puppets" in this world.
But regardless of the legend, they all feature vivid and lifelike descriptions of the Puppets (a mythical creature).
According to legend, the entertainers of the Kingdom of Yanshi possessed an extremely advanced "art of creating humans".
The masters among them could even use leather for skin, wood for bones, and lacquer for viscera, then supplement it with materials such as charcoal, white clay, and cinnabar to simulate meridians and blood vessels.
Ultimately, they were able to create puppets with all four limbs and internal organs, and even the ability to speak human language.
How much of this is true and how much is false, we'll leave aside for now.
In any case, after the Luo River Book became popular, the technology of the Puppeteer Kingdom also improved significantly.
Some entertainers from the Puppeteer Kingdom even traveled to the Hundred Lands Mountain Range specifically to learn the art of mechanisms and mechanics from the Dao Ancestor.
The old man, however, took a different approach, choosing to come to Xingtian City in the hope of using the technology here to improve his Armor Technique.
After all, Xingtian City was a kingdom renowned for its mechanisms and mechanical arts.
Now, with the full support of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, its technological reserves are not much different from those of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.
More importantly, the old man believed that the group of Holy Demons in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range were skilled in far too many things; Armor Technique might not even rank among their skills in breeding, forging, water conservancy, or weaving...
Medical skills, raising Gu poison, taming beasts, building vehicles...
Weapon crafting, alchemy, Talisman Seal Script, divination...
Breathing exercises, energy circulation, Law Technique, Divine Ability...
Qimen Dunjia, Formation, barriers...
Rather than simply using mechanical structures to create Mechanism Armor Technique, those Holy Demons clearly preferred to combine all of these elements together. This was obviously an offense to the old man who always adhered to tradition.
In a sense, it's hard to say that the old man's final choice of Xingtian City over the Hundred Lands Mountain Range wasn't without this consideration. However, after obtaining the [Horn of Plenty] from the Mountain Folk, the old man somewhat regretted not going to the Hundred Lands Mountain Range in the first place. Because before that, the old man had no idea that the Mountain Folk possessed such a valuable item as the [Horn of Plenty].
It should be noted that Puppeteer Kingdom is a country located overseas.
Due to issues with arable land and water resources, the region has consistently been unable to achieve self-sufficiency in food.
The performers of the Puppeteer Kingdom have always devoted themselves to the research of "Puppets" rather than the more valuable large-scale engineering machinery, largely due to the limitations imposed by their scarce resources.
This hasn't changed much even after the world has ascended to a higher dimension.
Therefore, the significance of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range to the Puppeteer Kingdom has never been limited to Armor Technique.
Those things that the Holy Demons call "Law Treasure" are the ones that can truly change the future of the Puppeteer Kingdom.
Whenever he thought of this, the old man couldn't help but admire the young king.
It was that young king's dedication to opening up to the outside world and his active dispatch of people to study in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range that allowed the artists of the conservative Puppeteer Kingdom to step out of the country for the first time.
"Getting old is getting old after all; my perspective and thinking are no longer as sharp as those of young people."
With a long, soft sigh, the old man picked up his granddaughter and murmured with emotion, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
Just then, the Puppets who had been following the old man suddenly stopped.
Before the old man could react to what was happening, one of the Puppets, who was clearly dressed as a guard, raised his arm and threw his fist at an open space in front of him.
Whoosh!
Driven by high-explosive gunpowder, the iron fist instantly broke the sound barrier.
In a flash, the air in front of them distorted, and a ferocious beast, not particularly large in stature, revealed itself.
"Roar!"
With a primal roar, the beast had no time to dodge and was instantly smashed to pieces by the iron fist. "Grandpa!?"
Instinctively hugging her grandfather, the little girl let out a low gasp.
Fortunately, after traveling all over the country with the old man for so many years, the girl has long since developed a maturity and willpower beyond her years.
Realizing someone was eyeing the grandfather and granddaughter, the girl immediately pulled out a Talisman Seal Script launcher from her pocket and quickly released the safety. Clang clang clang...
From the moment the beast appeared to the moment it was smashed to pieces, the entire process took only a few breaths.
The Puppets behind them had already used the carriage as a barrier to form a formation, firmly protecting the grandfather and grandson in the center.
Even the non-combat Puppets split open their arms and cheeks, revealing striking mechanical patterns and metallic luster.
When necessary, these non-combat Puppets will rush forward and self-destruct with the enemy.
Considering that it uses high-intensity fuel, its power will be no less than that of the iron fist that was fired earlier.
"Who goes there? Why are you blocking the way for my grandfather and grandson?"
Seeing that the formation was complete, the old man secretly breathed a sigh of relief and shouted sharply towards the woods ahead.
"Don't you know this is Xingtian City's territory?"
"If you cause trouble here, be careful! Once the Xingtian Guard takes action, none of you will escape!"
The woods ahead were completely silent, showing no unusual reaction to the old man's words.
Seeing this, the old man's heart, which had been at ease, became anxious again, and his tone became less harsh than before.
"No matter who you are, I am just a passerby."
"If you think highly of this old man, you can take all the goods in these carriages, just spare our lives." As he said this, a hint of heartache flashed across the old man's face.
Although the goods in the carriage were not as valuable as the [Horn of Plenty] in his arms, they were still supplies that could greatly improve the living conditions of the Puppeteer Kingdom. If the old man hadn't sensed that the visitor was hostile, he would never have compromised so quickly.
Unfortunately, the old man's compromise did not earn him the visitor's goodwill; instead, it provoked a burst of arrogant laughter.
"Haha, as expected of a skilled musician from Yanshi who dares to travel alone."
"Putting everything else aside, their courage and boldness are unmatched by ordinary people."
With that loud laugh, the previously dead beast began to regenerate, quickly transforming into a half-human, half-beast monster. Immediately afterward, the once silent jungle began to rustle.
Then, one after another, similar monsters emerged from within, their behavior identical to those of a single mold. "I'll spare you, but you must come with me obediently, and I promise I won't harm you in the slightest." XN
The monsters spoke in unison, creating a scene that was both eerie and unsettling.
At the very least, the little girl in the old man's arms was trembling with fear, and even her hand holding the Talisman Seal Script emitter was a little unsteady.
"Your Majesties... I only beg for a way to live."
The old man's unease grew stronger, yet his words remained calm and composed.
"I can go with you, but my granddaughter doesn't need to, does she?"
Monthly ticket death / Female C recommendation ticket death