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...God Realm, New Research Department.
This place was located at the edge of the God Realm, adjacent to a newly explored Primal Chaos Void. A massive silver-white metal building complex loomed within the sea of clouds, appearing completely out of place next to the surrounding classical-style divine halls, exuding a sense of hardcore technological beauty.
This was an experimental zone that Xuan Ming had specifically designated back then to deal with potential future high-dimensional wars, but it had remained semi-idle for various reasons. It wasn't until Tang Ya was brought up here that it truly regained its vitality.
"Is this... the technology center of the God Realm?"
Final chosen name held Xuan Ming's arm, curiously surveying the never-before-seen metal instruments and holographic projections floating in the air. "It looks... much cooler than those tree houses on the Spirit Star."
Xuan Ming smiled and was about to start the introduction.
Suddenly.
"BOOM—!!!"
A dazzling purple-black beam of light shot out from the entrance of the Research Department without warning.
That beam contained extremely violent Law of Destruction power. Wherever it passed, space shattered like a mirror, carrying an Aura of total annihilation as it headed straight for Xuan Ming's face!
How was this a mistake? This was practically a perfect "decapitation strike"!
"Watch out!" the Ice Dragon King cried out, instinctively moving forward to block it.
But Xuan Ming's expression didn't change. He only glanced slightly to the side, his gaze indifferent.
"Buzz—"
A colorless, transparent barrier instantly unfolded in front of him.
That terrifying beam of light, capable of instantly killing any First-level Main God, was like a mud cow entering the sea when it touched this seemingly paper-thin barrier. Without even stirring a ripple, it vanished silently.
"Aaaah! It's over, it's over!"
"I told you we shouldn't have added so many buffs!"
"Quick, go see who got hit! We absolutely can't have blasted some unlucky Second-level God into dust!"
A series of chaotic shouts came from inside the entrance.
Immediately after, several figures ran out looking disheveled and covered in soot.
Leading them was Xiao Wu. At this moment, she was holding a massive, still-smoking Soul Tool Cannon Barrel. Her pink long dress was somewhat blackened by the smoke, and her face was full of guilt and terror.
Following behind her was Ning Rongrong, looking equally wretched, and Tang Ya, who was holding various tools and covered in sweat.
When they saw Xuan Ming standing at the door perfectly unharmed, everyone froze in place as if a paralysis spell had been cast on them.
"Xuan... Xuan Ming?!"
Xiao Wu's eyes widened, and the cannon barrel in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter." "You... why are you here?!"
"If I weren't here, were you planning to tear down half the God Realm?"
Xuan Ming looked at these troublemakers with a half-smile. "The full-force strike of a First-level God... not bad. You're not just doing research; you're carrying out a 'God Realm Cleansing Project,' aren't you?"
"If it hadn't been me passing by just now, but some unlucky Second-level God, there probably wouldn't even be dust left of them by now, right?"
Hearing this, Xiao Wu felt even more guilty. Her fingers kept twisting the hem of her dress, and her eyes darted around.
"Well... weren't we just doing an experiment..."
"Xiao Ya said her Stationary Soul Tool Cannon didn't have enough power, so I thought... I'd add some extra ingredients and etched some Law of Destruction onto it."
Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, also weakly raised her hand and added in a small voice, "I saw the destructive power was enough, but the range and speed were a bit lacking, so... so I conveniently gave it an all-attribute boost from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda..."
"Then..." Tang Ya continued with a bitter face, "then the cannon barrel couldn't handle it. The Seal Formation overloaded directly, and then... it exploded in the barrel."
Xuan Ming rolled his eyes.
The Law enhancement from the God King of Destruction, plus the top-tier buff from the Nine Colored Goddess... these three women together were practically a mobile powder keg! This wasn't creating weapons; this was clearly creating calamity!
"Destruction divine force itself is the most violent and unstable power."
Xuan Ming shook his head helplessly and looked at Tang Ya. "Mortal Realm metal Materials, even rare metals that have been tempered a thousand times, can hardly withstand this level of Law fluctuations for long. You're trying to wrap gunpowder in tofu; it would be strange if it didn't explode."
"Then what should we do?"
Tang Ya was a bit dejected. "I've tried God Realm Materials too. Although they're better than those from the Mortal Realm, they still can't withstand the Law of Destruction of a God King level. Is my 'Ultimate Weapon Project' going to die before it even starts?"
Seeing Tang Ya's devastated look, Xuan Ming sighed.
"Fine, I'll see this through to the end."
He reached out his right hand and made a sudden grasping motion toward the Void Realm.
"Come."
Countless starlight powers gathered, and a piece of Meteoric Iron, only the size of a fist and pitch-black as ink but with a faint divine light flowing on its surface, appeared out of thin air.
Then, Xuan Ming tapped his fingertip lightly, injecting a strand of colorless Primal Divine Power into it.
"Buzz—"
That piece of Meteoric Iron instantly emitted a clear, high-pitched hum. Its originally violent internal energy structure was forcibly organized and suppressed, becoming incredibly stable.
"Take it."
Xuan Ming tossed this "Super Stabilizer" enhanced by Primal Divine Power to Tang Ya.
"Inside this is my Law of'Stability.' As long as you make it into the core Formation, never mind the destructive power of a First-level God, it can even suppress the self-detonation of a God King level for you."
Tang Ya hurriedly caught the Meteoric Iron. Feeling the unfathomable power of stability within it, the dejection in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by an even more fanatical light.
"Divine Iron enhanced by Primal Law?!"
"Great! Now, never mind that broken gun, even the core furnace for a 'god king-class mecha' can be finished!"
Tang Ya shouted excitedly, forgetting even to say thank you. She hugged the Meteoric Iron, turned around, and ran back into the laboratory. "Sister Xiao Wu! Rongrong! Come in quickly! We again try once!"
Watching the figure that instantly disappeared behind the door, Xuan Ming shook his head helplessly.
She really is a tech geek.
"Let's go, we'll go in and take a look too."
Xuan Ming held Final chosen name's hand and, led by the somewhat embarrassed Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, brought the Ice Dragon King into this technological factory that represented the future of the God Realm.
As soon as they entered, a thick cyberpunk style hit them in the face.
Massive mechanical arms waved in the air, and various precision soul tool parts were being assembled on the production lines. The walls were covered with complex blueprints, and in the center of the hall, rows of completed prototypes were on display.
There were improved versions of the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, small individual exoskeleton armor, and even that god-slaying weapon that the Douluo Federation was once proud of—Heavens Punishment.
"Is this that 'Heavens Punishment'?"
Xuan Ming walked up to the streamlined silver missile and looked at it with interest.
"Yes."
Tang Ya's voice came from not far away. She was directing a mechanical arm to cut that piece of Divine Iron. "This is the original version I brought up from the Lower Realm. Although the structure is exquisite, in the God Realm... it can only be considered a large firework."
"Is that so?"
Xuan Ming smiled slightly and pressed his hand against that "Heavens Punishment."
divine force surged.
"Click."
That Rank 9 Stationary Soul Tool Cannon, which was originally in a locked state, was instantly activated. The terrifying energy inside, enough to destroy a city, began to compress and fuse frantically.
"Xuan Ming! What are you doing?!"
Xiao Wu looked bewildered. "Detonating it here?! This will blow the entire Research Department away!"
However, Xuan Ming remained unmoved.
Just as that energy was about to explode, he applied a slight force with his palm.
"Retract."
It was as if a giant balloon was being squeezed by an invisible massive hand.
That explosive energy, enough to turn a God Officer into ashes, was actually forcibly suppressed within Xuan Ming's palm!
No flames, no shockwaves.
Only a ball of light, compressed to the extreme and emitting a terrifyingly high temperature, skipped obediently between Xuan Ming's fingers.