sbdcsierra Chapter 212 New Weapons
Chapter 212 New Weapons
"Can the arrowhead of the Wind Chaser Arrow be made into the arrowhead of the Demon-Slaying Arrow?"
Mo Yuming asked with a face full of curiosity.
Old Man Huo thought for a moment and then answered:
"Theoretically speaking, it is indeed possible to do so. However, the arrowhead of the Demon-Slaying Arrow is relatively heavy. If it is installed on the Wind-Chasing Arrow, it will inevitably have a certain negative impact on the arrow's flight speed and the distance it can reach."
Previously, tests had been conducted specifically on this phenomenon. The results showed that although arrows equipped with anti-magic arrowheads had improved speed and distance compared to ordinary arrows, their range was only about one-third longer, and the sound they made when fired was also much louder.
Moreover, due to the more complex manufacturing process and higher material costs required, the cost of the Demon-Slaying Arrow is much higher than that of ordinary arrows.
Another point is that if you only use regular Wind Chaser Arrows without equipping them with Demon-Slaying Arrows, then these arrows can be recycled and reused after use.
However, if they are equipped with anti-magic arrows, they can basically only be used as disposable items.
Therefore, even in the martial arts world, the Wind Chaser Arrow equipped with the Demon-Slaying Arrowhead is not widely used in practice due to its high price.
As for applying it to large-scale warfare, it would be even more of a losing proposition!
After hearing this explanation, Mo Yuming couldn't help but sigh:
"I never imagined that the army's consumption of military supplies would be so great! Sigh... I really hope that a new type of weapon can be invented. It should have the power of a magic crystal cannon, the lightness and portability of an ordinary arrow, and most importantly, the cost should be low enough!"
"Why is the young master asking these questions? Is it because we don't have enough weapons?"
"That's not the case. We now have a strong and well-equipped army, and we have elite troops and weapons at our disposal. Although our numbers are smaller, we are no longer afraid to fight Wu Ji again. However, there is an unexpected event. Although it is a good thing, it also carries great risks. If it is not handled well, it may create another powerful enemy, and then a battle will be inevitable. Therefore, we must prepare as soon as possible!"
Then Mo Yuming told Elder Huo about his unexpected control of Jingzhou in Zhenglan Kingdom and recounted the whole story.
"In that case, there is indeed a great risk. Although we are not afraid, our insufficient troop strength does put us under great pressure."
Old Man Huo nodded in affirmation after hearing this.
"It is definitely impossible to increase troop strength in a short period of time. Therefore, the young master wants to manufacture more long-range weapons to reduce our army's casualties. This is indeed feasible, but it is also quite difficult to implement."
Ordinary arrows are not very effective and are difficult to use to defend against enemy attacks. Demon-slaying arrows are expensive to make and, although powerful, have limited lethality.
Large-scale equipment procurement would be financially unsustainable and not ideal. Magic crystal cannons, crossbows, catapults, and wind-chasing arrows only function effectively in specific situations. Therefore, there's no need to prepare large quantities.
"If it's just about defending or attacking the city, our existing equipment is sufficient, especially the phosphorus wax bullets developed by the young master. They are simply a divine weapon against the enemy. Although they are not very lethal, they are extremely effective in demoralizing the enemy and reducing their combat power. Moreover, they are not expensive to manufacture and can be mass-produced."
"But like the magic crystal cannon, the catapult is not very mobile and is not suitable for mobile warfare. It is okay for defending and attacking cities."
We currently lack a personal weapon, like a bow and arrow, that can be carried by one person, but with the power to bombard a large area like a magic crystal cannon. This is to address the fact that anti-magic arrows and ordinary arrows can only target single objects and have limited destructive power, but the cost cannot be too high, otherwise the national treasury will be unable to bear it.
After speaking, Mo Yuming pondered for a moment and then continued:
"Old Huo, if we have enough weapons on standby, let's arrange for some people to rush to make a batch of Wind Chasing Arrows in the next few days. I'll talk to Marshal Jiang now and ask him to select a team of archers from the army to form a separate archery team."
"Okay, I'll go arrange it right away! Young Master, please wait a moment." After saying that, Old Man Huo went to arrange the production.
After Mr. Huo left, Mo Yuming got up and wandered around the lounge.
This is a house built with stones sourced locally. There are more than a dozen such houses, mainly used by factory workers to rest and temporarily store some items. There are large and small rooms. Three of the small rest rooms are built by the stream, with an elegant environment and relatively elegant decoration. Although the interior is simple, it is quiet and clean.
Mo Yuming is currently in the first room, which is Huo Lao's private rest room. The other two rooms are shared by Huo Chenggang, Lei, Dian and Leopard.
In Old Huo's rest room, besides a tea table and two chairs, there was only a long table. On the table was an unfinished Demon-Slaying Arrow and several sketches.
Mo Yuming flipped through the pages; there were several runes, two of which he recognized: one was an ignition rune, and the other was an explosion rune.
These seemingly simple runes are actually the foundation that every weapon refiner must firmly grasp.
For all those aspiring to become exceptional weapon refiners, the first step on this arduous path is to delve into the art of precisely inscribing these basic runes onto various artifacts.
This requires not only patience and perseverance, but also a deep understanding of the form, structure, and energy flow patterns of each rune.
Once the weapon refiners have grasped these basic runes, the next challenge they face is the technique of engraving them.
The skill level directly determines the smoothness of the engraved patterns and the power that the final rune can unleash.
Those highly skilled and experienced weapon-refining masters can carve runes as naturally and smoothly as flowing clouds and water; in contrast, novice weapon-refiners, whose skills are not yet refined, often produce runes that appear stiff and rough.
It is worth mentioning that even when faced with the exact same rune pattern, the works completed by advanced weapon refiners are always able to demonstrate greater power.
The root cause of this difference lies in the fact that the former possesses superb skills and proficient operating techniques.
Only after a long period of diligent practice and mastery of engraving techniques can a weapon refiner be qualified to attempt to engrave higher-level and more complex runes.
In fact, so-called advanced runes are not created out of thin air; they are usually cleverly combined from several basic runes.
As rune levels increase, the number of basic runes required for combination also increases.
However, the specific combination depends entirely on each craftsman's unique understanding of the mysteries of runes. The deeper one's understanding of the essence of runes, the more likely one is to maximize the immense potential power of runes through innovative combinations.