bestfiction Chapter 117 Testing the Power of the Divine Cannon!
Chapter 117 Testing the Power of the Divine Cannon!
Looking at the enormous and powerful weapon before him, Xiao Han felt a surge of intense desire to conquer, and a wave of ambition and a desire to be the only one who could dominate the world washed over him.
However, at that moment, he suddenly remembered the promise he had made to the Empress—that after this incident was over, he would pass the throne to Crown Prince Xiao Jingchuan.
As for the grand dream of unifying the world, it could only be entrusted to the young and promising Xiao Jingchuan to realize. Of course, these are all stories for later.
"Liuli, your father is so curious that he really wants to see the power of this cannon for himself. I wonder if you could..." Xiao Han said excitedly, but before he could finish expressing his thoughts, Gu Liuli interrupted him decisively.
"No! Absolutely not!" Gu Liuli replied decisively.
Xiao Han opened his mouth slightly, seemingly unable to believe the answer he heard, and was stunned for a moment.
"What?" he asked instinctively.
Gu Liuli explained with a serious expression, "Father, the power of this cannon is far greater than that of ordinary gunpowder. If I were to demonstrate it here, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only would all the people around us perish, but you yourself would probably be blown to pieces and left with no trace! So, do you really still insist that I demonstrate it here?"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into a deathly silence. The corpses were gone! With such terrifying consequences, who would dare to try it so easily? Yet, despite this, the desire in everyone's hearts for the power of this mysterious cannon remained like a cat's claws scratching at their hearts, an unbearable itch.
Gu Liuli could easily see through their thoughts. She said to the soldiers guarding the door, "Go find an open space that is uninhabited within a hundred kilometers. Father, you can try it yourself!"
Just as Gu Liuli's torch was about to touch the fuse, a sudden gust of wind howled past, almost blowing the torch out.
Bai Jing and Zhao Hong were startled, thinking it was some kind of warning, but Gu Liuli remained unmoved, steadyed the torch, and decisively lit the fuse.
With a "sizzle," the fuse quickly ignited, emitting a faint sound, and sparks spread rapidly along the fuse.
All three held their breath, their eyes fixed on the cannon. As the sparks drew closer to the cannon, everyone braced themselves for a deafening roar.
However, just as the fuse was about to burn out, the cannon did not explode with the expected loud bang. Instead, it suddenly fell silent, and the fuse went out at the last moment without any further sound. Bai Jing and Zhao Hong looked at each other, their faces full of confusion.
Just as Bai Jing was about to step forward himself, Gu Liuli stopped him: "Stop! Even if there's no sound, you shouldn't rush forward. After all, there are too many uncertainties with cannons!"
Actually, it was a system reminder: "Host, the parts used in the cannon's rhythm are different from those in your world. No matter how advanced your world is, the parts can't compare to the backward world we live in now, so it performs relatively slowly."
Gu Liuli was well aware of the backwardness of this era, which was why famine ravaged the country, the people suffered, and foreign powers were eyeing the nation with predatory intent, constantly threatening its safety. She secretly pondered that this Divine Cannon might be the key to changing all of this, and she absolutely could not let a moment of impulsiveness ruin everything.
At this moment, the Emperor slowly lowered his hand from blocking the light, his gaze fixed on the divine cannon, and said with a solemn expression, "Could this cannon have failed?"
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes: "I think this so-called divine cannon might be about to cause some kind of trouble?"
The Empress knew that if the cannon failed, foreign powers would be eyeing it covetously, and if they joined forces with the people of Nanzhao, wouldn't that be...?
Bai Jing and Zhao Hong exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness and anxiety. Although they were eager to find out the secret of the cannon, they had no choice but to heed Gu Liuli's advice.
At this moment, it was as if a huge and precise clock was relentlessly ticking deep in Gu Liuli's mind, each tick striking heavily on her heartstrings.
The system's cold, mechanical countdown echoed in her mind like a death knell: "10......9......8......7......6......" Time ticked by, the numbers dwindled, and the tense atmosphere grew ever heavier.
When the system countdown sounded to "5".
Gu Liuli, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't help but raise her voice and shout to the crowd, "Back up! Everyone, back up quickly, behind the cordon, and then back up another twenty meters! Be quick!" Her voice was urgent and firm, penetrating the crowd and reaching everyone's ears without any room for doubt.
Under Gu Liuli's command, although everyone was full of doubts, they quickly took action and retreated rapidly in the designated direction.
However, when they finally reached safety, before they could even catch their breath or figure out what was happening, they saw Gu Liuli's once exquisite and beautiful face scream again with all her might: "Everyone, cover your ears!"
The shout was like a thunderclap across the sky, its penetrating power seemingly capable of piercing the heavens.
With that shout, an indescribable fear swept over everyone present like a tidal wave.
People's hearts clenched, their nerves tensed instantly, as if the slightest touch would snap them. Almost simultaneously, everyone's gaze turned to the cannon standing silently in the distance, an ominous premonition creeping into their hearts.
In the blink of an eye, in that breathtaking instant, a deafening, earth-shattering roar suddenly erupted from the cannon.
The deafening roar was like a stampede of ten thousand horses, or a landslide and earthquake, with powerful sound waves spreading outwards with overwhelming force.
The entire space seemed to tremble violently from the force, the earth shook beneath our feet, and the air became scorching hot from the terrifying roar.
The sound was like the roar of a ferocious beast, as powerful as a thunderbolt, seemingly able to penetrate directly into the depths of people's souls. This sudden loud noise startled everyone, causing them to panic and feel as if their eardrums were about to explode, with unbearable pain.
Immediately afterwards, the entire earth began to tremble violently, as if a super earthquake had occurred.
The people who had been standing firmly suddenly felt the ground beneath their feet become as turbulent as a turbulent sea, making it difficult to maintain their footing. Their bodies swayed involuntarily, staggering from side to side, and finally they all fell to the ground in a disheveled state.
At the same time, a blinding white beam of light, like a raging dragon, shot out from the cannon's muzzle.
This white beam of light carried unparalleled energy and power; wherever it passed, the air seemed to ignite instantly, emitting a chilling sizzling sound. The piercing sound, accompanied by a scorching heat, sent shivers down one's spine.
The white beam of light surged forward with unstoppable momentum, shooting straight into the distant sky and colliding violently with the thick clouds.
In an instant, a huge hole appeared in the sky, its diameter several meters wide.
The surrounding clouds, struck by this powerful force, were instantly torn to shreds, as if a whole piece of cloth had been forcibly ripped into countless pieces.
These fragmented clouds spun rapidly around the enormous hole, forming a bizarre and terrifying vortex that seemed poised to devour everything.
A powerful gust of air emanated from the cannon and spread wildly in all directions like a violent storm.
The airflow came with great force and speed, causing everyone's clothes to flutter and billow.
Their hair was flying wildly in the wind, disheveled and messy, and some people couldn't even open their eyes.
Not only that, the tall and sturdy trees around it were also not spared.
They were uprooted by this powerful airflow, their massive trunks and lush branches flying wildly through the air, colliding with each other and making crackling sounds.
Large and small stones on the ground were also caught in the airflow, spinning rapidly and then shooting out in all directions like raindrops, as if countless hidden weapons were flying through the air, creating an extremely dangerous scene.
The powerful impact made it almost impossible for everyone to breathe, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping their throats.
Everyone was stunned by the sudden power, their faces filled with fear and shock. They had never imagined that this seemingly ordinary cannon could unleash such terrifying power.
Some people didn't even realize what Gu Liuli was saying; all they knew was that their ears were ringing and they couldn't hear anything.
The emperor's already dignified face was now filled with shock. He stared wide-eyed at everything before him in disbelief, and inwardly marveled: "The power of such a divine weapon far exceeds my imagination. If it could be put to my use, why would I have to worry about foreign powers being unsettled!"
The empress nearly screamed in terror, covering her ears tightly with her hands, curling her body into a ball, and muttering repeatedly, "Heavens above, what should we do? Please, nothing bad should happen."
Although the Empress Dowager tried to remain calm, a hint of panic was revealed in her eyes. She tightly grasped the hand of the palace maid beside her and silently prayed, "I hope this divine artifact will not bring disaster and will protect our dynasty."
"Too terrifying!" Bai Jinghe and Zhao Hong swallowed hard. If this were really used on a high-altitude battlefield, there would be no need for thousands of troops. Just one shell would solve all the problems.