By the time Ye Chong and Master Karu arrived, the contestants had been waiting for almost an hour. However, none of them showed any signs of impatience. After all, there was a strict hierarchy among weaponsmiths.
Master Karu heaved a sigh of relief and said to Ye Chong, "These are the ones who made it to the final round. Hmm, here they are. Please rank them."
There were five people in front of Ye Chong. The youngest was a young man with a youthful vigor. The oldest was an old man with a long white beard and an experienced gaze. There were two middle-aged men, and one woman among the five. The five of them looked respectful when they saw Ye Chong and Master Karu. Around these five contestants, there were six other judges standing respectfully with their hands clasped. They also had respectful expressions on their faces. The six judges were all the best weaponsmiths in Eastern Cloud. Two of them worked for the Eastern Cloud government. Both of them looked at Ye Chong with admiration.
Needless to say, Master Karu was a legendary figure in the world of weaponsmithing. Ye Chong had been in the limelight recently. Now that he had replaced Master Karu as the Chief Weaponsmith, it was a testament to his skill in the field. Compared to Master Karu, Ye Chong was more mysterious and legendary.
Even the other weaponsmiths were curious about Ye Chong. So far, no weapon with Ye Chong's name had appeared on the market. The two weaponsmiths who worked for Eastern Cloud looked at Ye Chong expectantly, like students looking at their teacher with respect. They knew more about Ye Chong than the other four weaponsmiths.
To Master Karu and Sun Sieha, every one of Ye Chong's weapons was a national secret. How could they be sold on the market?
The five contestants were both curious and nervous.
Ye Chong turned his attention to the five weapons on the display stand.
The first was a laser gun. The gun body was purple in color, made from Purple Camphor. It was obvious that the maker of the weapon had a strong foundation in craftsmanship. There were not many decorations on the gun body, but it was simple and elegant. The gun had a dark purple luster unique to Purple Camphor. Its power was equally astonishing.
The second item was a Light Energy Blade. It was rare in Eastern Cloud because there were no fighters who used it. This light energy blade was about 1.7 meters long, and the edge of the light blade had tiny flame-shaped laser sawteeth. These light sawteeth could continuously move at high speed like a high-speed laser saw, and its power was terrifying. Furthermore, the outer layer of the light saw and the light blade did not interfere with each other and fit seamlessly. The light blade was extremely condensed, and when it cut through objects, it did not tremble at all. Therefore, even though this light blade was unorthodox, it was still qualified.
The third item was a single Light Egg Projector. The projector looked like a large wooden box. When the lid was opened, one could see the cannons inside. The most amazing thing was the way it changed its energy. Heavy firepower like this consumed a lot of energy, so it was often difficult to form a long-lasting suppressive fire. Moreover, this Luminous Egg Projector only needed three seconds to recharge, so in theory, as long as a person had enough energy, they could completely use this Luminous Egg Projector to maintain its suppressive firepower. This was extremely terrifying.
The fourth item was a set of laser darts. The star-shaped laser darts were elegant and aerodynamic. This was also an unorthodox weapon. However, compared to the previous light blade, this set of laser darts was more suitable for shooters, especially those with strong parapsychic abilities. The designer of this set of laser darts had designed it ingeniously. He had used the trackball of a fighter aircraft on the darts. After all, miniaturizing the trackball had always been one of the most difficult tasks. The designer had not succeeded yet, but he had come up with a new idea. Shooters could control the darts to a certain degree with their parapsychic sense. While they could not control the darts as well as they could in fighter aircraft, it was still a great breakthrough.
The fifth item was not a weapon, but an engine. The engine did not look very impressive. The colorful parts combined together made it look like a ceramic jar covered with colorful patches. According to Master Karu, the engine did not attract the judges' attention at first. However, after testing it with professional equipment, they realized that the engine was shockingly powerful. However, no one could understand it. The judges looked at each other in bewilderment.
This was one of the reasons why Master Karu had invited Ye Chong to the competition.
Ye Chong quickly ranked the items. The engine ranked first, followed by the laser darts, the sawtooth laser blade, the individual photon egg launcher, and the laser gun.
Everyone waited respectfully for Ye Chong's explanation. It was a rare opportunity to listen to a master's lecture. Even Master Karu listened attentively.
"The design of this engine is not bad. It is different from the common engines you use here. The designer has used a new structure, which I call the Double U structure. The Double U structure has a higher efficiency of energy usage, which is why the engine is so powerful. " Ye Chong pointed at the engine that ranked first. "The designer has put in a lot of effort into this engine. He used different materials to make the different parts. Overall, it's a good design."
Everyone listened carefully to Ye Chong's explanation, but it was not enough for someone like Master Karu.
Ye Chong did not have the patience to explain everything in detail. He quickly dismantled the engine. "The air cushion here is too thick, we need to reduce it by a third. Also, this snorkel is unnecessary, we can remove it. And here, it's best to add a pressure valve. "Ye Chong pointed at different parts of the engine as he spoke. The engine structure looked familiar to Ye Chong. It was the classic Double U structure that he was familiar with. However, compared to the mature Double U structure, this was only a prototype, and some details needed to be modified. However, to be able to come up with a new structure was a testament to the talent of the contestant.
Of the five, only the youngest contestant looked excited. Master Karu sighed in his heart. Ye Chong's knowledge was truly unfathomable. While his explanation was lacking, the few changes he made showed that he was truly knowledgeable. Unfathomable!
Some of them looked doubtful. Ye Chong's explanation was not very convincing, and he only took a glance at it. Many of them thought that he was talking nonsense.
The equipment and materials here were all available. Soon, the young man modified the engine according to Ye Chong's suggestion.
The results of the test left everyone dumbfounded. The power of this engine was 20% higher than before!
Those who had doubts about Ye Chong now looked at him with respect and admiration. Master Karu looked at Ye Chong like he was a monster. How could a simple modification achieve such results? Was this guy even human?
Facts spoke louder than words. If they were still doubtful before, now they no longer doubted Ye Chong's abilities.
Ye Chong had learned a lot from this experience. Other than the laser gun, the rest of the products were all very good. The design was exquisite, and he was impressed by many of them. Ye Chong felt that this young man who made the engine looked like Lian Yue. The photon blade was a good weapon for Ye Chong. Photon blades were better than alloy swords in that they were lighter and easier to carry around. The 1.7-meter long photon blade was only a hilt when not in use, about the size of a normal dagger. Of course, the photon blade had its weakness, which was its energy consumption.
"Can you sell this photon blade? I can trade it, "Ye Chong asked. Everyone had their own specialties. Even with Ye Chong's abilities, it was not easy for him to create such an exquisite light energy blade. Of all the products, this photon blade was the only one suitable for Ye Chong. Needless to say, Ye Chong's laser gun was of much better quality. The laser darts required parapsychic control. Ye Chong could make more advanced photon egg projectiles. Engines. Ye Chong had a few blueprints of engines in his mind, and the chip Kui gave him contained even more blueprints of engines. No matter how he thought about it, only this light energy blade was suitable for him.
Master Karu was taken aback. The main judge wanted to buy his work. This was unprecedented. He was troubled. Once this happened, it would be troublesome in the future. This kind of behavior, for the contestants, was a difficult choice. This was because the main judge's judgment was the most important factor in determining their final results.
If it were anyone else, Master Karu would have rejected the offer. However, it was Ye Chong. No matter how he looked at it, Ye Chong was not someone he could afford to offend.
He looked up at the other judges. The other judges were either looking down or trying to avoid Master Karu's inquiring gaze.
Master Karu rubbed his nose awkwardly and said, "Well … Well …"
"Is there a problem?" Ye Chong looked at Master Karu.
Master Karu muttered, "Usually, the best products will be auctioned off at the auction after the competition …"
"I see." Ye Chong nodded and said nothing more.
Master Karu looked at Ye Chong anxiously, groaning in his heart. If he offended this god, what would happen to him in the future? He knew that this inconspicuous young man had mastered the most advanced technology in the world. Their beloved King had been trying to get even the tiniest bit of it from him.
"It is my greatest honor to have you interested in this photon blade!" Just then, a middle-aged man stepped forward. He was the creator of the photon blade. His name was Xi Yan. Xi Yan was 40 years old, which was not considered old for a weaponsmith. Xi Yan was slightly thin, with dark skin and a pair of spirited eyes.
"According to the rules of the competition, no one is allowed to buy or sell my work before the results are out. However, there is no rule that prohibits me from giving my work to Master Ye Chong. Master Karu, am I right? "Xi Yan asked Master Karu suddenly.
Master Karu was taken aback, and nodded. "There is no rule against giving it as a gift."
"That's great!" Xi Yan smiled. His next words were shocking. "I am willing to give my photon blade to Master Ye Chong, and I am willing to give up my right to participate in the competition."
"What?" Master Karu and the others were shocked. Ranking in the weapons competition was the highest honor for a weaponsmith. Now that Xi Yan was giving up his work, how could they not be shocked?
"I only have one request." Xi Yan stared at Ye Chong before the others could react. "I hope to become Great Master Ye Chong's disciple, and follow him for the rest of my life."
His words were like a bomb thrown into a pot of boiling oil. However, the participants' eyes lit up. Ye Chong's strength was obvious to all.
Everyone in the room looked at Ye Chong. In the world of weaponsmithing, the inheritance of skills was very strict. It was similar to the combat system in the Five Galaxies.
The suggestion was also unexpected to Ye Chong. He considered it for a moment before saying, "If you want to become my student, that's not a problem. However, you must be prepared to wander around, never to return home." Wander around was just a way to fool the others, but Ye Chong's intention was clear. Xi Yan wanted to be his student, but he must be prepared to never return home.
Master Karu's heart skipped a beat. Wander around? His Majesty would never allow someone like Ye Chong to wander around. It seemed that he had to warn His Majesty. If Ye Chong ended up in the hands of an enemy nation, the consequences would be dire.
Xi Yan smiled casually and said, "I've been alone since I was young. Don't worry, Master. From now on, I will follow you wherever you go." Xi Yan was overjoyed. Unlike the other participants, he did not have a formal teacher. He had been studying on his own since he was young. His achievements today were all thanks to his extraordinary diligence. However, he had never had a good teacher to guide him. Now that he had met a master like Ye Chong, he could not let this opportunity go. As for the ranking, he was not interested. He was just a very pure technical person. Besides, he was already over 40 years old. No master would be willing to take on such an old student.
Ye Chong nodded. "Alright, come with me later." Xi Yan had a solid foundation. With a little guidance from Ye Chong, he would be able to improve quickly.
Unlike Kristen, Xi Yan could follow Ye Chong. A skilled student like him would be a great help to Ye Chong. Kristen would have to stay in Eastern Cloud. Her family and friends were all here. Even if they found a way back to He Yue Galaxy, Ye Chong would not take her with him.
The other participants could only look at Xi Yan enviously. Not only did they have their own teachers, but they were also not as carefree as Xi Yan. They had their own families.
Being able to learn from a master like Ye Chong was a rare opportunity. It was no wonder that they were so envious of Xi Yan.
Master Karu could only watch as Xi Yan became Ye Chong's disciple. A talent like Xi Yan would be highly sought after by any department. Now that he was under Ye Chong's tutelage, it was impossible. Even His Majesty had to negotiate with Ye Chong carefully. Master Karu did not think that he could convince Xi Yan to join his side.
Since Xi Yan had not fallen into the hands of any other nation, Master Karu could only comfort himself.
Ye Chong then went on to explain the strengths and weaknesses of the other designs. His comments were accurate and incisive. Everyone listened with rapt attention. To them, Master Ye Chong seemed to have the ability to turn something rotten into something magical. It seemed like a small change, but the effect was obvious. Everyone was impressed and impressed by Master Ye Chong.
Ye Chong did not think about what the others would think of him. It was an eye-opener for him, and he was inspired by the designs.
He had learned a lot today!
After explaining all five designs, Ye Chong left with Xi Yan. Everyone else in the room was still immersed in Ye Chong's explanations and the miraculous changes.
Xi Yan sat behind Ye Chong as the Butterfly-3 flew towards the manor.
The manual operation of the Butterfly-3 was novel to Xi Yan. To him, Ye Chong was almost invincible. To pilot an aircraft, one must have a pilot's license, and parapsychic sense was the most important requirement for a pilot's license. Without parapsychic sense, one could not pilot an aircraft. Xi Yan never thought that someone without parapsychic sense could pilot an aircraft. It was unbelievable!
Xi Yan stared at the control stick in front of Ye Chong.
Ye Chong saw that Xi Yan was interested in the control stick, so he explained, "Simple control can be achieved by using mechanical transmission. I don't have parapsychic sense, so this is the only modification I can make."
Xi Yan nodded, not really understanding.
The scenery below them was rapidly moving backwards. Xi Yan hesitated for a moment, but could not help but ask, "Teacher, this Butterfly-3's engine has been modified too, right?" This Butterfly-3 was much faster than normal Butterfly-3S.
"Yes, but not much. The outer shell is the same. Only the engine and the main body of the aircraft have been modified. The protection system and firepower system have been changed," Ye Chong replied casually.
Xi Yan broke out in a cold sweat. The engine, the main body of the aircraft, the protection system and the firepower system had all been changed, and this was not much? These were basically the most important parts of a fighter jet.
"Be careful, there's an unstable airflow up ahead," Ye Chong said suddenly, interrupting Xi Yan's thoughts.
Immediately after, Xi Yan felt the world spinning around him. The scenery in front of him started to spin. The dizziness of turning at high speed made him want to vomit.
Ye Chong stared at the scene in front of him, his expression unchanging. His hands moved the control stick in different positions.
The Butterfly-3 made a big turn, followed by a spiral piercing. With the forward direction as the axis, the fighter jet spun at high speed as it moved forward at high speed. It was like a high-speed spinning nail, forcefully piercing through the unstable airflow.
Whoosh!
The aircraft successfully escaped from the unstable airflow.
The landing pad of the manor was in sight. Ye Chong pulled the control stick, and the aircraft ascended into the air and dived towards the landing pad. Behind him, Xi Yan paled.
When the aircraft was less than 100 meters above the ground, Ye Chong pulled the control stick hard. The aircraft lifted its nose and dived towards the landing pad, close to the ground.
The aircraft made an abrupt stop and landed steadily on the landing pad.
Xi Yan's face was as pale as a sheet. He held onto the body of the aircraft as he walked down. Once his legs touched the ground, he could no longer hold it in and began to vomit. (To be continued, if you want to know what happened next, please log on to WWW .CMFU.COM. There are more chapters. Support the author! Support the original readers!)
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