The Mammoth Knife Saint nodded and called over eighteen Yufrey butterfly people with a quick jog; these butterflies were the pilots and gunners of the Mechanical Gao Cen.
After the Seven-degree Gold Rings flashed, six Metal Spiders plated with beautiful crystal armor appeared on the ground.
The back of each Mechanical Gao Cen had been newly fitted with two half-enclosed flamethrower turrets, paired with giant cold-glimmering mandibulate chainsaws, exuding an imposing and domineering presence.
"These mechanical spiders are powered by gears, breaking through fortifications with unstoppable force, truly a divine power!" Liu Zhentian snapped his fingers, and under the control of the pilots, the six Mechanical Gao Cen swept down, their giant chainsaws furrowing six trenches into the stone floor, scattering debris like rain.
The surrounding Tangzang army stood frozen in shock, from inside to out.
Facing these over six-meter tall metal puppets, an ordinary warrior had to endure immense psychological pressure!
"The Silk Continent had Goblin traders who arrived on airships long ago; this must be called Gao Cen, right? These were multifunctional automatons used by Goblin traders for logging, commuting, and self-defense, able to navigate mountains as if on flat ground. I’ve read relevant records in history books." The Fifth Prince was indeed erudite and talented, but unquestionably, he too was captivated by the exquisite metal puppets: "This is an excellent war puppet... truly comparable to the Chaidai Golden Man crafted by the Yun Qin alchemists of old!"
"Fifth Prince, if you use Chaidai Golden Men against the Mechanical Gao Cen, wouldn’t that be like using a siege crossbow on a mosquito, a complete waste?" Liu Zhentian chuckled, "You actually don’t need to raise the combat capability of the Mechanical Gao Cen so highly. Even an ordinary human warrior can take down a Mechanical Gao Cen!"
"An ordinary human warrior can take down a Gao Cen? Your Majesty, you must be joking, you really overestimate us humans!" The Fifth Prince licked his lips, couldn’t help but giggle, "Heavy weapons like war hammers can indeed damage the gears, but Gao Cen is as tall as a two-story building; even on stilts, a human warrior couldn’t reach it!"
"Your Highness, there’s no need to focus the attack on the Gao Cen itself, attacking the pilot would be just as effective!" Liu Zhentian pointed at the cockpit located between the Metal Spider’s eyes. Updates are released by N0velFire.ɴet
The Gao Cen is a Goblin artifact, and the Goblin Clan is known for being timid and afraid of death, so the cockpit of the Mechanical Gao Cen is almost completely enclosed, with a strong emphasis on defense.
To ensure the pilot’s line of sight, the clever Goblin craftsmen used specially designed dual-angled metal blinds for the cockpit’s viewing windows. This design resembles louvered windows; although the line of sight is slightly narrow, the defense is outstanding because the dual-angled blinds create a blind spot for attacks. To attack the pilot, you’d have to penetrate two thick metal blinds, each about a finger thick, first.
"Indeed, using a siege crossbow for a close-range attack, the Gao Cen pilot wouldn’t survive." The Fifth Prince observed the Mechanical Gao Cen silently for a while before commenting.
"A siege crossbow is too crude! If you want to deal with the Gao Cen pilot, there’s no better choice than a laser mirror cannon." Liu Zhentian unconsciously steered the Fifth Prince’s topic.
"What do you mean by laser mirror cannon?"
"This thing." Liu Zhentian beckoned, and immediately an Antelope Warrior came over, handing him a crystal coffin-like mirror cannon. This was a newly made laser mirror cannon, a dual product of the San Jose "Laser Gem" and the Firenze "Teleportation Crystal."
Embedded beneath the main mirror of the cannon was a finely crushed laser gem that emitted a long red light beam, landing as a red dot.
Liu Zhentian aimed the mirror cannon at the distant Blackbeard General.
The burly Tangzang General sat imposingly on a completely white Warhorse, proudly wielding a pair of quad-ridged steel maces.
The infrared sight stood still on the Blackbeard General’s brow; he glared at Liu Zhentian angrily from afar, unaware of Liu’s intentions, yet instinctively feeling threatened.
The infrared sight gradually slid down, trailing from the Blackbeard General’s chest to the right side of the saddle where a kite-shaped battle shield hung, embossed with a soaring eagle. The laser mirror cannon’s red dot drew a straight light bridge in the air, landing on the eagle’s belly on the shield.
The Warhorse neighed restlessly, prancing with high steps, trying to avoid the red dot that made it uneasy.
This was a divine breed known in the House Clan’s Horse Appraisal Technique as a "Snowfield Beacon" Thousand-Mile Horse, dazzling white save for a tuft of flame-red mane on its head.
The Tangzang Fifth Prince looked at Liu Zhentian curiously, unsure of his intentions.
"This mirror cannon emits a focused burning beam, with infrared precision ensuring a hit every time. Within seven hundred yards, it has excellent penetration and burning effects on metal objects!" As Liu Zhentian spoke, he firmly pressed the turquoise button.
A muffled "buzz" followed as a thick red glow condensed on the crystal lens, following the original infrared sight to strike precisely on the shield hanging by the Blackbeard General’s saddle.
The prized "Snowfield Beacon" let out a tragic scream, lifting its hooves to rear up, crashing to the ground with a "thud," throwing the Blackbeard General at least five meters away from the saddle.
The general demonstrated substantial skill by landing steadily on the ground with a flip under such unexpected circumstances, earning quite a few cheers.