308: Chapter 308 Xu Ruyu's Scientific Artifact Refining Blueprint

Disciples or Artifact Refiners could choose, combine, and splice different modules like building blocks according to their needs, then integrate them into a complete Magical Artifact through specific processes (such as secondary smelting of interfaces, inscribing connection runes, etc.).

This could greatly shorten the Artifact Refining cycle, lower the threshold for Artifact Refining, and facilitate later maintenance, upgrades, and functional replacement.

Concept Three: New Concept "source energy" Weapons.

This was the part Xu Ruyu was most interested in.

He wanted to combine the energy philosophy of the "True Explanation of Taixu Source Energy" to create "technological Magical Artifacts" that were completely different from traditional Magical Artifacts.

[Concept A: Individual source energy Assault Rifle (tentatively named 'poqi type i')]

Principle: The core is a miniaturized "Kinetic Acceleration Formation" (based on the railgun principle, but the energy source is electromagnetic energy converted from "Haotian True Qi" or directly utilizing atmospheric kinetic energy).

The gun body contains a high-capacity "source energy Battery" (possibly a specially made energy storage crystal or cavity capable of efficiently storing "Haotian True Qi" or compressed air).

Ammunition: Instead of physical projectiles, it fires highly compressed "Atmospheric Kinetic Energy Bullets" or "Electromagnetic Pulse Bullets."

The former relies on the terrifying shockwave and piercing power generated by air instantly released after extreme compression; the latter can interfere with the enemy's spiritual power circulation and destroy the internal energy circuits of low-level Magical Artifacts.

Advantages: Long range, strong penetration, high rate of fire, "cheap" ammunition (air and one's own source energy), low requirements for the user's cultivation (only needs to be able to activate and aim simply), and can fire continuously.

Suitable for low-level Disciple group combat.

[Concept B: Portable source energy Sniper Unit (tentatively named 'Chuan Yang Type I')]

Principle: More extreme kinetic acceleration and energy focusing.

It might incorporate the "Five Elements Evolution Chapter," injecting trace amounts of specific elements into the "bullet" the instant before it leaves the barrel, causing secondary chemical energy or elemental reaction explosions upon hitting the target.

Advantages: Ultra-long range, ultra-high precision, one-hit kill (threatening to those at the Foundation Establishment Stage and below). Can be equipped with a simple optical/spiritual energy composite scope (utilizing light refraction and spiritual wave detection).

[Concept C: Squad Support source energy Cannon (tentatively named 'Lei Hou Type I')]

Principle: An enlarged version of the "poqi type i," which can be fixed on a tripod or mounted on a vehicle.

The energy source is more powerful, capable of firing more powerful compressed air shells, continuous electromagnetic barrages, or even attempting to fire low-yield "Nitrogen Explosive Shells" (instantly decomposing large amounts of nitrogen to create an explosion).

Advantages: Area damage, suppression fire, and siege capabilities.

[Concept D: Personal Defense Unit — Adaptive source energy Shield Generator]

Principle: Drawing on parts of the philosophy of the Taihu Forbidden Array and the concept of a "Faraday Cage."

A wearable device that activates instantly when attacked, forming a high-speed rotating, directionally controllable "Atmospheric Kinetic Vortex Shield" or "Weak Electromagnetic Deflection Force Field" around the body, which can deflect, weaken, or absorb physical and energy attacks of a certain intensity.

Advantages: Fast reaction, no need for continuous consumption of large amounts of spiritual power (mainly consumes the device's stored energy), and can automatically adjust defense modes for different attack types (requires a more Advanced version).

The more Xu Ruyu drew, the more excited he became; the more he wrote, the broader his train of thought grew. He recorded these concepts in detail on a thick stack of animal skins, along with preliminary principle sketches, energy circuit designs (represented by simplified Formations as he understood them), key Material requirements, and potential technical difficulties.

Of course, he also knew that these concepts were currently just "armchair strategies." From theory to reality, there was still a huge chasm to bridge. For example: The specific implementation and miniaturization of the "Kinetic Energy Generation and Control Device." The Materials and structure of the efficient "source energy Battery." Energy loss and stability of standardized interfaces. The Formation implementation of the precise "Energy Focusing and Movement System." The acquisition and processing of new Materials (which might require synthesis or finding substitutes).

Most importantly, his own energy was limited; he needed helpers and needed to establish a preliminary "Research and Development Team."

"One must eat one mouthful at a time, and walk one step at a time." Xu Ruyu put down the charcoal pen and rubbed his slightly sore wrist and the space between his eyebrows.

"Start by verifying the simplest things first. For example, try to create a small 'Spiritual Energy Cutting Knife' capable of stably generating a high-temperature plasma stream, to verify 'kinetic energy conversion' and 'precise energy control.' Then try to make the simplest 'source energy Battery' prototype..."

He already had a preliminary plan in mind.

First, the "Qi Induction and Micro-Movement Art" needed to be promoted among "seeds" like Leng Ningshuang as soon as possible, allowing them to master basic "source energy" sensing and application as quickly as possible. This was not only to improve their personal strength but also to cultivate potential users and... energy providers for future "technological Magical Artifacts" (some Advanced Magical Artifacts in his concept might require the user to provide part of the source energy to drive them).

Secondly, he needed to scout for some Disciples within the Hehuan Sect who were interested in Artifact Refining, Formations, or simply had good hands-on ability and patience. Even if their cultivation was not high, as long as they were willing to learn and had passion, they could be recruited to form the initial "R&D team." Granny Liu might have a list of suitable candidates.

Furthermore, he needed to start consciously collecting and storing some basic Materials, especially special Ores, crystals, or metals with good spiritual conductivity that could be used to make "source energy Batteries" and "energy conduction circuits." This might require using some of the Taihu Clan's channels, or... finding a way to "create" them himself.

"It seems I need to go talk to the Clan Chief or Sister Qingli." Xu Ruyu looked out the window; the afterglow of the sunset dyed Qixia Valley in a golden hue. "On the path to self-strengthening for the Hehuan Sect, the link of Artifact Refining is crucial. I hope they can support my 'wild fantasies'."

He carefully put away the scattered sketches and notes on the table. These were his initial "Scientific Artifact Refining" blueprints and the key to whether the Hehuan Sect could possess Sharp Weapons for self-preservation in the future.

Not enough cultivation? Then let "technology" arm you!

Xu Ruyu, this transmigrated engineering guy, had officially embarked on his "Scientific Artifact Refining" journey in the Cultivation World. This road was destined to be full of challenges and unknowns, but it was also full of possibilities for subversion and creation.