Although the gunpowder of the later generations was gradually phased out, it still had earth-shattering power. In the later generations, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom used gunpowder to attack a city. They dug a tunnel and buried the gunpowder under the city wall. Then, they filled the tunnel and detonated it. Other than the super big cities like Nanjing and Beijing, normal city walls were as fragile as paper. This was also the main reason why the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was invincible from the south to the north.
Morton did not bring out all of the powerful weapons that he had invented in his previous life. Even the explosion of the gunpowder jar this time was thunderous. It looked powerful, but it did not have enough lethality. If he wanted to develop a truly powerful weapon, that would be a matter for the military.
"Hahaha, God is really protecting the Tang dynasty. The heavens have sent a divine weapon to the Tang dynasty!" Li Shimin was extremely happy. Such a powerful force had overturned Li Shimin's understanding of weapons.
The group of External Alchemy was also shocked. It turned out that they had taken the wrong path. Although External Alchemy was harmful to the human body, there was no doubt that the External Alchemy Taoist Technique was a very useful knowledge. They had never thought that they could control such a powerful force.
Of course, the most regrettable thing was that this force was not the force of Sky Thunder. Instead, it further proved that they were wrong to pursue the path of immortals.
Modun took the opportunity to persuade them. "You have all seen the power of this item. The Taoist External Elixir has a vast knowledge of the world. What we explore is the secrets of the world. If you hide your knowledge deep in the mountains, wouldn't it be a great waste?"
The group of Taoist Masters could not help but waver. Right! Mo Jiazi showed them a broad path that they had never seen before. In the future, their achievements might not be lower than those of the Inner Alchemy Sect.
Li Shimin's mind was also spinning rapidly. Since this thing had such great power, and these alchemy sects all knew the formula of the gunpowder, Li Shimin naturally wanted to capture all of them in one fell swoop and serve the country.
A white-haired Taoist priest shook his head and said, "It's just that we're pursuing the Dao of Immortality. This thing is too tyrannical. In the future, we'll definitely kill countless people. It will only increase our sins!"
Since they were able to become the leaders of the Taoists, their foresight was naturally not bad. At a glance, they could tell that the greatest use of this item was as a military weapon. In the future, it would definitely be used to kill countless people. Taoists believed that good would be rewarded with good, and evil with evil. If gunpowder became popular in the world, they would probably be implicated.
As soon as the Daoist priest said that, the group of External Alchemy Sect members immediately retreated. Although they had proven that External Alchemy Sect's theory was wrong, their desire to pursue immortality had not changed at all. If this affected their Dao practice, they would feel conflicted.
Meton was stunned when he heard this. He did not think that these people would still be so stubborn even when they had reached such a stage.
"The Path of Sin is willing to accept the responsibility and develop the path of gunpowder for Your Majesty." Suddenly, Daoist Divine Firmament stepped forward. He did not have much of a desire to pursue the Dao, or he would not have taken up gunpowder to swindle others. Since he had been exposed, if he could gain the emperor's favor, it was not impossible for him to achieve meteoric success.
Daoist Changsheng's heart stirred, but when he realized that he was not good at such things, and that he had the secret technique to dye his hair, he secretly retreated.
When Li Shimin saw this, he immediately gave Daoist Divine Firmament a look of approval. He was the best at the art of fire suppression, so it was naturally best for him to take the lead.
Daoist Divine Firmament looked at the group of External Alchemy Sect members and could not help but snort inwardly. He thought to himself, "All of you know the art of fire suppression. With such a powerful weapon, how can His Majesty let all of you off so easily?"
The group of External Alchemy Sect members had clearly thought it through and were momentarily caught in a dilemma.
Meton laughed out loud and mediated the situation. "Daoist Divine Firmament alone is enough to refine gunpowder. Daoist Divine Firmament, with all of your knowledge, you will naturally be able to put your skills to good use. I've heard of a Daoist saying that cinnabar will turn into mercury, and when it accumulates, it will turn into cinnabar. Although the poison of mercury is harmful to the human body, and this recipe does not allow one to live forever, isn't it also the Dao of material immortality?"
The group of External Alchemy Sect members nodded. This was indeed one of the External Alchemy Sect's theories.
Meton continued. "I was inspired by this. Since Daoist Dao techniques can restore cinnabar, it can naturally restore other materials!"
Li Shimin and the group of External Alchemy Sect members immediately looked over. They did not understand what Meton was up to.
Merton said, "During the steel-making process in the Mo Family Village, we discovered that steel is extremely prone to rust. Every year, countless iron tools were discarded due to rust in the Tang Dynasty. Not to mention, the amount of steel that was rusted since ancient times was equivalent to the production of the Tang Dynasty for a thousand years. If all of you can imitate the cinnabar Dao of immortality and develop the Dao of immortality for steel, and restore the rusted iron to pig iron, it will be a great benefit to the people. "
As soon as Meton finished speaking, Li Shimin was immediately overjoyed. Iron was a national treasure, but the annual steel production of the Tang Dynasty could not meet the demand. This caused the price of iron to be extremely high, especially after the Mo Family Village used a large amount of iron, the supply and demand of iron became even more tense.
If Daoism could really restore the scrap iron to iron, it would be great news for the Tang Dynasty. It was no less than adding a large iron mine to the Tang Dynasty, and this iron mine could be used for generations. Moreover, this was not a groundless rumor. Daoism had already had a successful case.
The group of External Alchemy Sect Taoists suddenly frowned. It was not impossible, but some of them were unwilling to do the work of recycling scrap.
Meton said boldly, "In this way, Taoism's Inner Alchemy Sect pursues the Dao of immortality for human beings, and you External Alchemy Sect pursues the Dao of immortality for material things. In the future, Taoism's achievements will be unprecedented."
Suddenly, the whole External Alchemy Sect was dead silent, and their hearts were like a fire. Yuan Tiangang took down the External Alchemy Sect, and they were not unwilling. If they could make Taoism's External Alchemy Sect rise again and prove themselves again, it would be their lifelong wish!
"I know that it is not impossible for you to continue to study External Alchemy, but alchemy is a very expensive thing. You have lost the worship of the world, and I am afraid that you will be stretched thin by then!"
Meton said faintly, giving a fatal blow to External Alchemy Sect. Now that the elixir refined by External Alchemy was poisonous, he naturally lost all his believers. How could they support such a large consumption with only a few old, weak, sick, and disabled people?
"If you can stay, Mo and Dao can cooperate. You study Taoist magic arts, and Mo will be responsible for turning it into a way that benefits the country and the people. Isn't it great? As for the things you need, the whole country will provide them. Isn't it great for you? "Meton said.
"The whole country will provide them!" The group of External Alchemy Sect was dumbfounded, and they could not help but look at Li Shimin.
Li Shimin glared at Meton with hatred. This brat had a good idea, benefiting himself while making the emperor pay for it. However, at this moment, he could not be bothered to settle the score with Meton. He immediately said seriously, "What you are doing is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. I will definitely support it."
Although Li Shimin's heart was bleeding, he was still very happy. However, how much money could these Taoist priests spend on alchemy? Not to mention other things, just the gunpowder and the technology of recycling scrap iron were enough to make him pay back a hundred times.
"We obey!" The group of External Alchemy Sect said in unison.
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