Lou Gao continued, "Besides, if we rely on books for everything, what do they need us for?"
Elder Wang said helplessly, "We need to produce these things now. If you want to make changes, do it later. Are you going to die tomorrow?"
"Nonsense! Can you even talk? I'm younger than you. I'll still be alive after you die," Lou Gao cursed.
"Then what's the rush? Our main priority now is to mass-produce this Level 3 defensive spirit tool. Everything else can wait," Elder Wang said.
"It won't take much time for me to research this, and I've already figured out most of it."
"You've figured it out, but 40% of it is different from what's in the book. What about the people who are manufacturing it? Can they understand your ideas? Are you going to manufacture it yourself?" Elder Wang asked.
Lou Gao looked a bit helpless.
Xiao Ze finally understood. Lou Gao wanted to modify the spirit tool, but it was too difficult to manufacture.
"You two, stop arguing," Xiao Ze stepped forward.
Bibi Dong followed behind him. She hadn't been here for several months, and the place had indeed taken shape and was growing very quickly.
She wondered when they would be able to standardize the manufacturing of Level 5 spirit tools.
Of course, this possibility was quite low, and besides, it wasn't necessary. Level 5 spirit tools basically required a Spirit King to use them. Using a Spirit King as part of a spirit tool legion would be too wasteful; they were mostly for squad leaders and the like.
"His Highness, the Holy Son," the two respectfully greeted.
"In my opinion, both of you are right. Research and progress are essential. We cannot rely on a several-thousand-year-old book and remain stagnant."
Upon hearing this, Lou Gao immediately looked up at Elder Wang, his face filled with excitement.
Elder Wang completely ignored him.
"However... our Spirit Hall doesn't have that much time for research and development right now, at least not within the next few years, or before the spirit tool legion is established."
Lou Gao's expression stiffened, and he sighed softly. He knew this would happen. "His Highness, the Holy Son, I understand."
"No need for that. Elder Wang, please continue with the standardized spirit tools. As for President Lou Gao, since you want to research and develop, of course you can. I've found that your research and development abilities are excellent. You can select ten people to form a research and development team with you, and research together.
This is better than working alone. Everyone will have their own ideas, and perhaps someone else's idea will be even better," Xiao Ze said.
Lou Gao's eyes lit up again, "Really?"
"Of course, otherwise your talent would be wasted."
"Good, His Highness, the Holy Son, I've decided to go into research and development."
"Very good. If the spirit tools you develop are truly excellent, there will be rewards. After the continent is unified, spirit tools will also be sold in shops. For any spirit tools you research, 0.5% of the sales revenue will be yours personally."
This could be considered intellectual property.
Upon hearing this, Lou Gao's eyes widened like brass bells. He was very poor, and 0.5% was already a significant amount.
After all, spirit tools would definitely be very expensive at that time, and he would achieve financial freedom.
"That's great! With this, many people will definitely go into research," Lou Gao said.
Elder Wang, however, didn't care. He was old and no longer valued money.
"We will proceed with everything related to spirit tools slowly."
"I heard that your Level 3 standardized equipment is already out?" Xiao Ze asked.
"That's right, I've already manufactured two types of Level 3 standardized spirit tools," Elder Wang nodded.
"Take us to see them," Xiao Ze said.
Only then did Lou Gao and Elder Wang notice Bibi Dong.
The two immediately said respectfully, "Your Holiness, the Supreme Pontiff."
Bibi Dong nodded, but felt a bit helpless. These two really had bad eyesight; she had been here for so long and they hadn't noticed her.
However, she was used to it. Both Lou Gao and the other person were relatively pure-hearted individuals.
Lou Gao led the two to the testing grounds.
"Your Holiness, the Supreme Pontiff, His Highness, the Holy Son, we have produced one rifle and one sniper rifle."
Lou Gao took out a golden rifle.
"This is the Spirit Hall-Type III Standardized spirit tool Rifle, a Level 3 spirit tool."
"This rifle has a total length of 108cm and weighs 3.2 kg. It can fire nearly five hundred rounds with the spirit power of a single Spirit Elder, which is quite sustainable.
Its effective range is currently around four hundred meters. Although it's not very far, the power of this rifle is astonishing.
Its bullets are a type of spiral-shaped golden light arrow with extremely strong penetrative power, sometimes even able to penetrate the spirit power shields of two or three Spirit Elders."
"The other is the Type III Standardized spirit tool Sniper Rifle."
"This standardized spirit tool sniper rifle has a total length of 68cm when folded and 142cm when unfolded.
It weighs 6.7 kg. Its effective range is 1200 meters. Due to its range and attack power, the consumption of this sniper rifle is extremely terrifying.
Even a Spirit Elder with full spirit power can only fire five rounds."
Xiao Ze nodded, "How powerful is this sniper rifle?"
"A Spirit Elder will die in one shot, a Spirit Ancestor will be severely wounded in one shot, and a Spirit King, if not careful, will have an arm or leg directly blown off," Lou Gao said.
"That powerful!" Bibi Dong was a bit surprised. This sniper rifle seemed similar to the previous rifle, just a bit longer and better looking.
"Your Holiness, the Supreme Pontiff, each bullet from the sniper rifle compresses one-fifth of a Spirit Elder's spirit power to a very small point. When it hits a person, it instantly explodes, equivalent to the spirit power exploding inside the opponent's body. Its power is beyond doubt."
"Try it," Bibi Dong still wanted to see it with her own eyes. After all, seeing was believing for such things.
"Alright."
Lou Gao set up the spirit tool sniper rifle on the table, aiming at a target eight hundred meters away.
This target was made of special materials and could withstand even a Spirit Elder's Spirit Ability for a long time.
Lou Gao stood behind the firing position, his calloused fingers stroking the gun barrel, finally pulling the trigger firmly.
There was no drawn-out charging sound, only the sudden burst of a hum from the core.
A dark purple spirit tool energy bullet instantly tore through the air, and the gun body vibrated slightly from the recoil.
The next second, the dark purple stream of light accurately struck the target.
Boom!!!
The loud bang was like a clap of thunder, and the air in the testing grounds vibrated violently. The dust raised from the ground was swept into a circular airwave by the shockwave, pushing outwards in all directions.
The target didn't even last a second, completely shattering with a piercing metallic cracking sound.
Fragments splattered, making crisp sounds.
Lou Gao put down the gun, looking at the messy target area eight hundred meters away, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
This gun had demonstrated its penetrative power and explosive force very well.
Bibi Dong's eyes were grave. The power of this gun indeed exceeded her expectations.
That last shot, even a Spirit King would find it difficult to withstand. Was this a spirit tool?
(End of Chapter)
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