Chapter 159: Section 160: Abandoned Golem


    The red light flickered incessantly overhead, casting shadows on the tense faces of everyone below.


    Divine beings were extremely rare, and those of the Legendary Level were the peak of existence in the world, usually serving as leaders of great nations, heads of powerful alliances, or leaders of sects. Transcendents like Zong Ge and Jia Sha, at the Silver Level, often controlled a city or led a medium-sized organization. The vast gap between the two was obvious at a glance.


    Characters at the Legendary Level were usually known only from rumors, but without firsthand experience, everyone looking at the alchemical firearms stored in various-sized wooden boxes could fully sense the might of the War Merchant.


    A single cannon shot from the Golden Level, and everyone would be finished.


    Merely selecting any box of alchemy arrows, and with only one-tenth of the arrows fired simultaneously, the survivors would easily be annihilated in a Magic Prohibition environment.


    “Quick, quick, quick!”


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    “Load all the arrows you can!” the Guardian Knights shouted loudly.


    With them around, it wasn’t Zong Ge, the Half-Beast’s turn to command.


    Complete alchemy arrows and alchemy crossbows were no better than ordinary crossbows in a Magic Prohibition environment.


    The same was true for alchemy flintlock guns. Without the infusement of Magic Power or Fighting Energy, they couldn’t fire.


    Everyone picked up alchemy arrowheads and fitted them onto their own arrow shafts.


    Regrettably, there was not a single piece of armor or shield among these crates. Whether it was the War Merchant, or the military products of Black Hair or Big Burst, there was little involvement with protective gear.


    Big guy exerted all his strength attempting to drag out the cannon, but the Golden Cannon wouldn’t budge.


    His leg injuries had been healed a few days ago.


    Jia Sha had been applying Divine Healing for severe injuries and Divine Healing for limb regeneration on Big guy every day. Because of this, he was free from the bitter and difficult situation of moving around on his hands, but he was still physically weak.


    The cannon was too heavy; in the end, only the combined efforts of Zong Ge, Zhenjin, and Big guy could drag out the Golden Cannon and aim its muzzle at the main gate.


    After forming their ranks, they prepared for battle.


    Time passed, and still, there were only alarm sounds and flashing red lights overhead; the gate did not budge.


    “Just as we guessed earlier, something must have gone wrong on the War Merchant’s side!”


    “It looks like his situation is dire; there’s even no defensive force left in the Alchemy Factory.”


    “Don’t be careless, maybe they are gathering, or maybe there’s an army behind the door.”


    Jia Sha, Zhenjin, and others discussed and conversed.


    After waiting a bit more, still no enemy forces appeared.


    Divine Art—Detect Magic.


    Divine Art—Detect Magic.


    Divine Art—Detect Magic!


    Jia Sha used the Divine Art three times in succession but failed to detect any truth beyond the door.


    “It’s no use…” he sighed. “This door is part of the Alchemy Factory, and my Detect Magic is only of Silver Level, unable to detect any useful intelligence.”


    According to speculation, the Alchemy Factory was a Mage Tower of the War Merchant, and the level of a Legendary Mage Tower was very high.


    Previously, they had been able to detect the goods in the wooden boxes because these alchemy weapons weren’t part of the Alchemy Factory.


    Everyone armed themselves thoroughly.


    Arrowheads had all been switched to alchemy arrowheads, and each person was equipped with at least three explosive dumbbells.


    Zong Ge and others were given even more.


    Hei Juan expressed concern about the explosive dumbbells, a consumable throwing weapon that could easily cause accidental injuries to allies or oneself.


    Left waiting and right waiting, still no enemies appeared.


    This couldn’t go on; it wasn’t feasible for everyone to remain in a tense, battle-ready state indefinitely. Maintaining this state for a long time was a huge drain on their physical and mental resources.


    “Since that’s the case, let’s break through!” Zhenjin’s suggestion was met with unanimous approval.


    First, they needed to destroy the tightly closed front gate.


    Everyone started with arrows fitted with alchemy arrowheads, designing small explosions one after another, leaving the door intact but coated with a layer of dark gray.


    “I’m going to throw an explosive dumbbell now,” Zong Ge warned, and everyone cautiously backed away.


    Zong Ge held a dumbbell, shaking it frantically up and down before throwing it forcefully.


    The dumbbell hit the door, immediately causing a loud boom, followed by blazing flames.


    The scorching air continuously beat against everyone’s faces; they retreated again, most seeing the power of explosive dumbbells for the first time and showing shocked expressions.


    Even Zong Ge and Hei Juan showed a bit of a different color.


    A Guardian Knight reconsidered his explosive dumbbell and remarked, “These explosive dumbbells are much more powerful than I remember, they must be a new, improved type.”


    However, after the flames died down, the door was still intact.


    “It seems we have to use the Alchemy Cannon,” Zhenjin gritted his teeth.


    Everyone’s expression grew solemn.


    Using the cannon in this enclosed underground space was a dangerous act. If its power was too great, causing a collapse, it would be difficult for anyone to survive.


    And if the door wasn’t blasted open, the small space, due to the intense explosion and burning, would also suffer severe damages.


    But there was no other way.


    Jia Sha could maximize his output, but his attack Divine Arts were limited in power, helpless against the door.


    Everyone backed off again, letting Jia Sha operate the Alchemy Cannon.


    Starting the Alchemy Cannon required the infusement of Magic Power or Fighting Energy; since everyone was restricted by the environment, Jia Sha had to use Divine Power as a substitute.


    When Divine Power was infused to a certain extent, the Alchemy Cannon began to emit a strong aura, its surface even covered with a layer of radiance.


    The cannon ammunition was all taken out and laid at the cannon’s rear.


    “Solid shot, chain shot, grape shot… It looks like this Alchemy Cannon is actually a ship cannon. Who exactly ordered such high-level ordnance, the ship it belongs to must be extraordinary,” Cang Xu remarked.


    With many types of bombs available, choosing one was challenging.


    The charging process of the Alchemy Cannon wasn’t continuous, so Jia Sha paused the charge to use Divine Arts to identify these shells.


    The shells were also of Gold Level, and due to the drag of Jia Sha’s Silver level, it took several uses of the Eye Measurement Skill to discern some information.


    After more than a dozen uses of the Eye Measurement Skill, Jia Sha selected a bomb marked with a green dragon head.


    Big guy moved it, stuffing the shell from the rear into the cannon.


    Jia Sha then used Extreme Vision, predicting the outcome of this cannon firing.


    The result was very satisfactory to him.


    Moments later, he had finally finished charging, exhausted to the point of death.


    Normally speaking, if one were to operate this alchemy cannon alone, it would be presided over by a Transcendent of the Gold level. If not, several Silver strong ones would have to collaborate. If the alchemy cannon were mounted on a sea ship, it would generally be powered by the Mana Pool or demon energy furnace on the ship.


    Now, relying solely on Jia Sha, it nearly drained him completely.


    “My condition is quite poor; if the gate breaks and battle ensues, I basically won’t be able to provide any support to you all. Let us rest for the night,” Jia Sha panted heavily.


    No one had any objections.


    Jia Sha’s presence was crucial; without him, even if Zhenjin underwent a complete mutation, they wouldn’t break through the Demon Beast Army’s blockade.


    Next, they had to contend with the War Merchant, and it was impossible without Jia Sha.


    Despite being extremely exhausted, Jia Sha still presided over everyone’s prayers before going to sleep.


    Priests and fathers, as Transcendents, are different from mages and fighters. The essence of a priest’s power is borrowed from gods, not their own strength.


    But priests and fathers don’t lack personal cultivation.


    Their daily cultivation is prayer, offering their faith to the gods, proving their devotion.


    The gods lend them Divine Power based on each sect member’s level of devotion and sacrifice.


    Constantly bathed in Divine Power and using it, the physical abilities of priests, fathers, and bishops also improve.


    From the divine perspective, lending out Divine Power is about creating a receiver.


    The more devout the priest or father, and the better their physical condition, the more Divine Power the god can channel to them.


    Jia Sha prayed before sleeping and went into a deep sleep; upon waking, he prayed again and thoroughly regained his strength.


    Jia Sha fired the alchemy cannon, immediately a dragon’s roar sounded, and the bomb was launched. Sёar?h the N?vel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Once it hit the door, there was only a muffled noise, followed by the splashing out of a large amount of thick green liquid.


    Everyone had already retreated to the far back, not affected by the green fluid.


    The green liquid corroded the door, quickly dissolving a small hole. After about a dozen breaths, the small hole expanded rapidly, progressing to the size of one person, then two, until even the Big Guy could pass through with head held high.


    Everyone cheered; all this was thanks to Jia Sha.


    No enemy awaited behind the door, just a long corridor.


    The corridor’s four walls were all made of a seamless metal material, just like the previous storage warehouse, all in white metal. Meanwhile, on the ceiling, red light sources still blinked steadily.


    Divine Arts—Detect Magic.


    Divine Arts—Detect Traps.


    Divine Arts—Detect Mechanisms.


    As everyone moved forward, Jia Sha alternated using these three types of Divine Arts, but to little avail.


    “Not finding anything doesn’t mean there’s nothing. This is the War Merchant’s alchemy factory, after all,” Jia Sha sighed, helpless.


    The atmosphere within the team grew heavier; it seemed that only by sacrificing lives could a safe route be discovered.


    “Hold on a moment; perhaps we can use these ironwood boxes,” Sanda suddenly suggested. “Think about it, this corridor would obviously have a lot of goods passing through. Mechanical traps wouldn’t likely target these items, right?”


    That was a good idea.


    Quickly, an ironwood box was brought over.


    Divine Arts—Heavenly Messenger.


    A small Light Door materialized, and from within the door emerged a white bird resembling a dove.


    Jia Sha stuffed the dove into the box, and the Big Guy kicked it hard, sending the entire box sliding far across the smooth metal floor without a problem.


    Jia Sha mentally commanded, and the dove nudged open the lid of the box, flying back.


    Before it flew a hundred meters, suddenly countless long spears extended from the floor, both sides, and the walls above, with clanging sounds, the bird was impaled, scattering platinum blood everywhere.


    Everyone couldn’t help but gasp.


    “Warning! Warning!”


    “The cargo corridor has detected intruders, detected intruders…”


    The Tower Spirit’s voice appeared once more.


    “Mobilize the garrison golems, exterminate the intruders.”


    Everyone’s hearts immediately went tense.


    Then the next moment, the Tower Spirit, “No garrison golems detected, urgently mobilize transport golems.”


    Everyone’s hearts had just relaxed but were now tense again.


    “No transport golems detected, detecting three discarded golems, conducting emergency repairs.”


    “Emergency repair successful for one, discarded golem dispatched!”


    Then, everyone saw the ground crack open with a square opening, from which a pedestal rose up, standing atop the pedestal was an iron golem.


    This golem was about the height of an adult, with its head inverted like a cooking pot and crystal pupils exuding red light, one of its arms was a large wrench, and the other a spinning drill.


    The discarded golem immediately charged towards them.


    “Fire!” Almost the next moment, a torrent of arrows flew out.


    Frost, flame, acid, sparks covered the golem from head to toe, but the golem relentlessly advanced, quickly moving past the corridor.


    Everyone kept retreating, Zong Ge once again threw an explosive dumbbell.


    He had trained in throwing, and his accuracy was excellent.


    After an explosion, the discarded golem paused for the first time, engulfed in flames.


    However, just as everyone was about to cheer, it activated again and charged towards them.


    The faces of the crowd turned grim.


    Zhenjin also felt very heavy-hearted.


    “This is just a discarded golem!”


    “I might have to fully mutate to combat it.”


    “But can I do that?”


    Zhenjin was very worried.


    Now, Jia Sha was by his side. As a priest of the Holy Emperor, he was not so easily deceived.


    Once Zhenjin mutated, even if it was a limited mutation, if Jia Sha spotted any flaws, how could Zhenjin explain it?