Cataclysm King

Chapter 397 Of course I will receive you personally

Only then did Ji Xun realize that the entire Alliance Army base was located in a huge mobile mechanical city.

It was also his first time to see such a large-scale war fortress with such cutting-edge technology.

As Catalina walked, she also introduced the black technology equipment that was often more than ten stories high and did not belong to this era.

[Life Core Circulation System], [Estram Magic Matrix], [T11 Arcane Particle Acceleration Cannon], [Void Vortex Thrust Engine], [Magic Oscillator Shield], [Elemental Harmonizing Furnace].
Ji Xun himself was proficient in some mechanical technologies. As soon as he heard the introduction, he roughly knew what these equipments were used for.

Many of them were ancient technologies whose names he had seen in ancient books, but now he could see them in real form here.

Inside the Mechanical City, a sense of magic coming into reality always impacted Ji Xun's heart.

The mechanical level of the Talon Dynasty three thousand years ago was indeed far ahead of the current era.

The design of the entire Mechanical City is perfect.

There are everything from living areas, factory areas, crop production, combat areas, and leisure and entertainment areas.

This is enough to make the hundreds of thousands of people living in this mechanical castle self-sufficient.

Unknowingly, the two of them had reached a high platform.

Catalina pointed to the huge boiler sprayed with "P11" white spray paint not far away, and introduced: "At present, we have basically mastered the operation method of the Machinery City. The only troublesome thing is the energy consumption. Over there is to maintain the entire Machinery City The operating core power boiler group [P11 Steam Giant's Heart] currently has two sets of energy supply systems. One is the conventional fuel function, which is what we are currently using; the other is a special device that I haven't figured out yet. I suspect it’s the ‘gravity drive’ you mentioned. But now that the Mechanical City doesn’t need to be activated, it doesn’t consume much energy.”

Very large machinery is powered by steam, either because of other reasons or because it is cheap.

And even for some very high-end black-tech energy devices, the final way to convert energy into power is to "boil water."

Ji Xun looked at it and sighed sincerely: "It's amazing."

"Yes. With this mechanical city, our alliance army will have some powerful means to fight against the enemy in the future."

Catalina also had a smile on her face.

After coming to the Old Continent, she had not felt relaxed for a long time.

As she said what she thought of, she added: "You are here just in time. I will take you to see the weapon system. Our mechanics have tested the effectiveness of some war weapons, but there are still some whose authority levels are too high. At present, they are still I have no clue. You are knowledgeable and can help me.”

Ji Xun himself was quite interested and nodded: "Yes."

Catalina had no intention of hiding it and led Ji Xun all the way to introduce him.

There were many people in the Dragon Hunter Mechanical City. As the two of them walked, people saluted her as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces.

Of course Ji Xun noticed it, and countless curious eyes fell on his "guest".

They were probably curious as to why this beautiful commander of the Alliance Army, the "Silver Mist Rose", would take such a serious step to personally take a strange man to visit the dungeon.

oh no!
After taking control of the Lionheart family, Katarina's previous nickname became a bit inappropriate.

Now she has a new nickname.

Ji Xun heard about this interesting title - "White Jade Lion" after getting some information about the Alliance Army from an intelligence dealer.

The lion represents majesty and kingly status, while white jade describes the ultimate beauty.

This nickname perfectly fits the current Miss Carter.

And Ji Xun himself is not bad in appearance. As his extraordinary rank increases, his temperament becomes deeper and deeper.

Soon, the news that the Allied leader led a young man to the base spread throughout the underground city.

Before you know it, people watching can be seen everywhere in the corners of the mechanical equipment.

Adults also need to restrain themselves out of etiquette.

The children had nothing to worry about. They all looked at the guest carefully with their big innocent and curious eyes.

Ji Xun didn't feel any discomfort.

He has long been accustomed to performing under the spotlight, and can sometimes bring a smile to those curious children.

He just guessed something. When no one was around, he asked in a low voice: "Is this your recent trouble?"

Of course Ji Xun could see that Catalina could have visited more secretly, but she was deliberately showing him around.

The two had communicated before coming.

Of course he doesn't mind doing a little favor for his friends either.

Catalina didn't deny it, she chuckled and said, "You guessed it right now?"

"Ah"

Ji Xun also smiled and shook his head without saying anything.

Soon the two came to the combat area of ​​Mechanical City.

There are thick armors here to isolate them, and the soldiers coming and going are all wearing sophisticated mechanical armors.

Ji Xunzhao took a look and saw that the accessories on those mechanical armors looked familiar. They were not accessories for the [Hunter God Armor]?

Catalina noticed his stagnant gaze and explained: "We have already begun production of the drawings sent from the Song family. Although we still cannot meet the conditions to produce a complete Hunter God Armor, But these weapon accessories are basically ready for mass production.”

As she said that, she did not forget to take a look at Ji Xun and said, "Thank you for introducing Mr. Song to me. Otherwise, we would really be very passive now. After all, a large part of our equipment and mechanics here are from the Song family." provided by the side.”

In the Shenxu Treasure House, Ji Xun introduced her to Song Can, which gave the two Eastern Wilderness forces a basis for cooperation.

It can be said that because of Ji Xun's relationship, many cooperations that require long-term trust can be quickly achieved.

Before the Southern Continent invaded the Eastern Wasteland, the Lionheart Family and the Song Family jointly transferred a large number of factories and resources.

This also provided a strong resource and industrial base for the Lionheart family to migrate to the Old Continent.

It is also an important guarantee for the rapid development of the Alliance Army.

To be honest, that initial meeting even determined the future development of the Alliance Army to a certain extent.

"Really."

Ji Xun smiled noncommittally.

In the deduction of his thoughts, he also saw the line of cause and effect, because a meeting once affected many current situations, and even this influence will continue to be effective in the future.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun, a sincere smile flowing in her crystal eyes: "Yes~"

At this moment, the two came to a heavily guarded cabin.

A sixth-level officer with the rank of senior colonel actually guarded the door personally.

It can be seen that the contents inside are indeed important.

Seeing Catalina coming, the team guarding the gate saluted together, but the leading officer also stopped the two of them: "Sorry, Commander-in-Chief, we need to verify the identities of you and your friends!"

Catalina nodded and accepted the identity verification again.

Ji Xun entered this top-secret room together as a friend and technical adviser.

When I went in, I saw a bunch of complex machinery connected to various lines and pipelines, as well as a huge magic pattern cannon with a diameter of more than two meters and a length of 100 meters.

This barrel is very strange. It looks like one, but in fact it is two obviously different spell barrels entangled together.

More like an oversized double barrel shotgun.

A group of mechanics in white coats are studying the function of this device.

Seeing Catalina come in, these people just said hello and continued to immerse themselves in research.

In fact, Ji Xun had guessed before he came in that this was the core attack cabin of the entire Machinery City.

The special magic cannon in the room is presumably the most critical offensive weapon.

He was also curious about what kind of weapons could support the war needs of this mechanical city.

Catalina introduced: "This cannon was basically completed when we discovered it. Judging from the magic pattern specifications, the power of this cannon will far exceed any other artillery we know. But the mechanics have been studying it until now , and I don’t understand how it is activated, let alone what ‘munitions’ are.”

As she said that, she glanced at Ji Xun, wanting to hear her friend's opinion.

After all, some of the top-secret information was only a one-way communication between her and this old friend. For example, the power source of the Hunter God Mecha was a special "gravity ball."

She knew that Ji Xun had some information that others didn't know.

The most important thing is that Catalina always feels that her old friend will bring "surprises".

Every time.

"You think too highly of me."

Ji Xun understood that look and smiled to himself.

He does have some research on mechanical technology, but he doesn't necessarily understand it better than those mechanics who have studied technology all their lives.

He originally came here out of curiosity and didn't think he could offer any useful advice.

Although I didn't recognize the mysterious incantation engraved on the huge cannon, I knew it was at least an eighth-level incantation or above.

Ji Xun looked at it and shook his head.

Catalina sighed secretly when she saw his expression, but didn't say anything.

After all, the mechanics of this kind of ancient relic have been researching for so long without any results. It is normal that my old friend cannot see it.

However, just when neither of them planned to find out anything about it and were just strolling around casually, Ji Xun got the research report on the artillery, and then his eyes froze: "Hey, the main material of this artillery is 'Demon-Draining Green Bronze' 'And 'blood-patterned steel'?"

Looking at the data in the research report again, his expression became serious.

Although the mechanics have not figured out how to use the artillery, they have figured out the basic structure.

Catalina keenly caught Ji Xun's expression, guessed something, and asked expectantly: "What's wrong?"

Ji Xun pondered for a moment, and then said: "If I guessed correctly, I think I probably know what the 'ammunition' of this artillery is."

"Really?"

Catalina's face instantly lit up after hearing this.

"Ah."

Ji Xun nodded, but also poured cold water on it in advance: "If it is true as I guessed, 'ammunition' will not be easy to get."

Although Catalina knew that her old friends said it was difficult to get, it must be a very rare item, but she could not hide her expectation: "What do you need?"

Ji Xun said in a deep voice: "It may be a kind of 'dark matter'."

As he spoke, he explained in detail the origin of his statement.

When I first met Dong Qi in Starfall City, the two of them went to rob a secret research base of the Oran royal family.

The blueprints for the Hunter God Mecha were obtained from that base.

Ji Xun remembered that Dong Qi said at that time that the Oran royal family was researching a powerful special weapon.

She didn't know what the weapon was.

But from the scrapped accessories, two key materials were found, 'Demon-absorbing Green Bronze' and 'Blood-patterned Steel'.

There are not many special metal things that can be used in mechanical equipment.

Coupled with some other details mentioned by Dong Qi, Ji Xun was almost certain that the magic artillery in front of him was probably the secret weapon studied by the Oran royal family.

After further deduction, he witnessed the scene of the Mechanical Angel using dark matter energy to kill the seventh-order dragonborn in seconds, and he was probably sure that the weapons studied by the institute were directly related to the Mechanical Angel.

Now, after Ji Xun saw the details in the research report in front of him and the effectiveness of the inscriptions analyzed by the mechanics, he was basically certain.

After hearing this statement, Catalina's expression became solemn: "You mean, that is a power that only top-level card masters can master?"

"That's it for now."

Ji Xun's tone was also slightly helpless.

He estimated that the "dark matter energy" used by the mechanical heaven was a special state of energy that could only be mastered in the later stages of the practice of the magical and mysterious method of "The Lightless Sun".

Therefore, if "cannonballs" are really such a thing, they do not exist in nature and can only be produced by humans.

But if that were the case, the power of this artillery would be beyond anyone's imagination.

Catalina frowned as she heard this, and said to herself: "It seems that I can only try my luck in finding the ruins?"

No matter how difficult it is, there will eventually be a solution.

Hearing this, Ji Xun corrected: "Not necessarily. That secret method is exclusive to the hero sequence. I am currently practicing it, and Aragorn, who you have met, is also practicing it. In the future, I may be able to master this kind of power." There is the angel's corpse in Nan Jing's hand.

Anyway, the possibility is still there.

"Ah."

After hearing this, Catalina's solemn expression became better, and she finally had a clue.

Ji Xun saw that the mechanics were troubled by the magic artillery ammunition that they had no clue about, which gave Catalina a "surprise".

Although it doesn't directly solve the problem, it at least gives a direction.

This was of great significance to the Allies.

With this beginning, Catalina led Ji Xun to continue visiting the Machinery City.

Not to mention, Ji Xun's insights and ideas solved many problems.

This walk lasted two hours.

After roughly visiting the Machinery City, Catalina led Ji Xun to a luxuriously decorated suite.

As the leader of the Allied Forces, she has the suite with the best view in the Mechanical City.

The suite has a huge floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the entire interior of the Machinery City.

Two friends who haven't seen each other for a long time have a lot to talk about.

There were no servants to interrupt, so Catalina personally greeted Ji Xun.

"What to drink? Or tea?"

"Well, thank you."

Ji Xun didn't see anyone outside at all, sitting at the desk where Catalina usually worked in the study.

There is a large amount of top-secret information and precious ancient books piled on the table.

Ji Xun didn't shy away from it and started reading it casually.

After a while, Catalina brought the steaming tea and handed it to Ji Xun. At the same time, she introduced: "This is the information that the exploration team has obtained from the ruins and extradimensional space in recent times. Many of them have not yet been deciphered. Just help me take a look."

It was said to be for help, but actually it was given to Ji Xun.

Catalina knew that he was very interested in those ancient books, so she had been collecting them deliberately.

Ji Xun nodded and read carefully.

Of course he found that these classics had been carefully collected, and many of them were precious top-level extraordinary materials.

This is of great value to him.

Catalina herself was leaning on the table casually with a cup of tea, her slender legs just dangling in front of Ji Xun's eyes.

Faced with anyone else, she, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, would not show such a relaxed attitude.

This is only possible when meeting old friends.

Most of what was said outside was business before, but now that the door is closed, Catalina completely sheds her position and identity and asked in a casual tone: "Ji Xun, how are you doing lately? Is your trip to Donghuang going well?"

As she spoke, she frowned and added: "The East Barren side has basically been contaminated by the Silver Moon Sect, and the intelligence network I deployed has almost completely collapsed. In addition to the Song family, there are also some remote strongholds. It’s like breaking off the connection with Donghuang.”

Ji Xun looked through the classics quickly, not surprised.

He personally went to Donghuang and knew that the pollution of faith was serious.

In that kind of environment, the intelligence network is meaningless.

In the face of the pollution of faith, any loyalty is worthless.

He responded: "It's not bad. There was a lot of commotion in Thieves City, but it was a near miss."

When Catalina heard this, she was stunned for a moment and couldn't hide her surprise: "Ah? Are you the one who caused the commotion in Thieves City?"

Ji Xun asked, "You don't know?"

"I don't know. I only got some fragmentary information. It is said that there was a disturbance in the Bai family over in the Thieves City. It seems that there were many casualties."

Catalina shook her head and added: "The City of Thieves is the most polluted city in Silver Moon, and the information cannot be transmitted at all. This is all I know."

As she spoke, she did not forget to ask: "What's going on? Isn't there a conflict between the Bai family and the people from the Southern Continent? Why are you also involved?"

"It's a long story."

This matter made a big fuss, and Ji Xun didn't think there was anything bad to say, so he simply mentioned a few words.

He was just slightly surprised that the commander-in-chief of the Alliance Army didn't even know about it, let alone others.

"Huh? Are you the one who orchestrated the whole incident?"

Catalina's expression was wonderful as she listened to Ji Xun's story.

If she hadn't known Ji Xun for a long time, she would definitely not believe this was true.

Is there really someone who can plot against the Bai family in the Thieves City?

How dare you?

Also, the people from the Southern Continent went to four seventh-level and one sixth-level space system card masters, and they were all dead?

hiss.
The Bai family has become so powerful?
But what surprised Catalina the most was that Ji Xun actually played the central role in a story that sounded outrageous.

But how did you survive?

Catalina asked instinctively: "Have you advanced to the seventh level?"

Ji Xun took a sip of tea and said calmly: "No. I just advanced to the sixth level."

Catalina breathed a sigh of relief.

But she was stunned for a moment, and she was also very surprised and said: "Have you advanced to the sixth level?"

She knew that Ji Xun was extremely talented, but if she remembered correctly, the last time they met, Ji Xun was only at level five, right?

Catalina thought that her progress had been amazing, and she had been praised as a "genius" by others since she was a child. Unexpectedly, this guy was even more outrageous.

Ji Xundao: "Yes. With some opportunities and luck, I can advance smoothly."

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Catalina rolled her eyes at him, but she didn't think it was good luck.

But apart from the shock in his eyes, he was even more pleased.

She is happy from the bottom of her heart that her old friend has become stronger.

But at the same time, Catalina also wondered: "Then how did you survive at level six?"

There is no need to mince words about their relationship, the issue is very straightforward.

The sixth level is indeed very strong in the Eastern Wasteland.

But judging from the results of this incident, it is definitely not difficult for enemies of the Bai family or the Southern Continent to kill a sixth-level person.

This guy also offended two powerful enemies at the same time, how could he survive?
It would be troublesome to explain the battle process. Ji Xun just said casually: "Although I have only advanced to the sixth level, my combat power is not bad for some reasons. For example, I got a very powerful relic, which is also my The reason why I survived this time is very important.”

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Catalina glanced at him sideways, obviously not believing it.

The two of them had taken adventures together before, and she certainly knew that this guy's understatement could lead to countless thrilling life-and-death crises.

The dangers Ji Xun experienced were definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Catalina thought of this, her eyebrows moved slightly, and she didn't ask for details.

A flash of emotion flashed across her crystal eyes, and she said instead: "Come to think of it, it's not easy every time we meet."

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Ji Xun raised his eyebrows slightly as he listened and said nothing, but he felt so.

In this world full of death and crisis, no one can guarantee how long they will survive.

Especially the current war situation.

As soon as they met, Catalina was already sighing, wondering if they would be able to meet her next time.

However, both of them are open-minded people.

Didn’t say much about this topic.

Catalina looked at Ji Xun, who was carefully reading the classics, with a strange look in her eyes.

The two chatted without saying a word.

At this time, she suddenly thought of something and asked: "By the way. You are here just in time. Will you accompany me to a reception dinner in the evening?"

"Dinner party?"

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows and glanced.

Katarina: "Yes. General Ragon is coming to the base. The Allied leaders are hosting a banquet. Of course I can't be absent."

"Oh?"

When Ji Xun heard this, he had actually guessed her purpose.

Before coming, Catalina said she had encountered a little trouble and wanted help, and it seemed like this was it.

Of course Catalina knew that he could guess it, so she didn't explain much, leaving a bit of suspense.

But when she looked at Ji Xun's expression, a hint of joking flashed across her eyes, and she turned to ask another question: "As my good friend, Mr. Ji Xun, he didn't even entertain you at a dinner party. Instead, he asked you to attend an outsider's dinner." The reception banquet. Am I a little rude?"

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Ji Xun smiled and shook his head.

Of course he wouldn't mind.

If he hadn't been a friend, he wouldn't have come at all.

When you come, of course you won’t care about whether you are going to a dinner party or not and behave politely.

The fact that the Allied Commander-in-Chief allowed him to sit in her office and read a book was a sign of absolute trust and extraordinary treatment.

Of course, Catalina knew that he wouldn't mind, so she mentioned it deliberately, and then said: "Of course I will receive your words personally."

The dinner was too polite.

It's satisfying to have a drink with old friends.

"Ah"

Ji Xun smiled.

After not seeing each other for a long time, the two of them were no longer unfamiliar, but rather getting along more comfortably.

He didn't care at all and just returned the topic to the previous topic and asked: "If I remember correctly, is General Lagon a member of your mother's family? Has he advanced to the seventh level?"

He could remember every name he had ever seen in the newspaper.

So I remember clearly that General Lagon was the commander of the 91st Federation Legion, a powerful figure in the military, and a long-established sixth-level card master.

But a sixth-level person is not worthy enough for Katarina, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, to personally receive him.

Catalina blinked and said, "Can you guess this?"

Ji Xun smiled and said nothing.

After advancing to the sixth level, his current deduction ability is extremely exaggerated. This bit of information was enough for him to reconstruct the entire incident.

Ji Xun thought of something and asked again what he had asked before, with a slightly playful expression on his face: "Is this the trouble you mentioned before?"

Catalina smiled, showing her neat white teeth, without avoiding her eyes, and responded: "Yes."

(End of this chapter)