CHAPTER 1582: CHAPTER 291: MY UNYIELDING FORTRESS CAN FLY TOO!

At the center of the sky, a brilliant pillar of light descends from the heavens, piercing through countless layers of clouds, crashing directly into the earth—

No, it wasn’t just one.

There was also a second, a third, and even a fourth and fifth!

A total of eight cascading oscillation cannons, constructed from ultra-high speed and ultra-high temperature wind beams, descended from the base of the Floating City, weaving through the sky and earth, creating an incredibly spectacular scene—a whirlwind and thunder surged up from the land, and in the excessively turbulent winds, even the thunderous booms of the shockwaves were torn apart into fragments.

Facing the roaring shockwave, Ian raised his hand and erected a shield, while Marquis Barton stood calmly in place, yet his gaze was incomparably excited. Even though the light from the base of the Floating City was enough to blind someone, he still stared intently.

"The test was successful, the Spirit Wind Oscillation Cannon, an experimental weapon derived from the proton collision weapons of pre-era civilization... a mystery once held by the Azure Sky Royal Court, has finally been deciphered by us!"

The shield and sound were overwhelmed by a terrifying vibration, only Ian could hear the old man’s gratified yet excited muttering: "I knew it, His Majesty’s experiments couldn’t only be those dull things—look, this is the Glory of our Empire!"

Glory or not, Ian wasn’t sure. What Ian did know was that the yield of this thing was equivalent to at least eight 120-kiloton tactical nuclear bombs exploding simultaneously—all the light radiation was converted into pure high temperature and shockwaves, making it potentially more terrifying than nuclear bombs on the radiation-resistant Terra Continent.

Originally due to the cave-in from the Floating City in deep space, the land formed depressions, and now eight more profound craters emerged, with molten gold lava and rock vapor rising from them, drawing a golden-red flame pillar between heaven and earth.

And armed Sky Armors, breaking through the unceasing oscillating gale, seemed like a silver cloud constructed of metal, orderly moving with the Floating City, surrounding the city and conducting wave after wave of volleys towards the ground.

The coordinated volley of Sky Armors was certainly awe-inspiring in the past, like countless meteors streaking across the sky, but compared to the strategic-grade oscillation cannon strikes of the Floating City, this all seemed too petty.

Even so, this attack could still assist the Floating City in repelling any enemy forces or powerful entities that might approach.

This was an exercise—for all the Empire’s great nobles and core members, to instill them with the belief of ’inevitable victory’ during an exercise.

Even Ian couldn’t help but have one thought rise within him at this moment.

—What could the Fiery Flame Land and Azure Sky Royal Court possibly use to withstand this terrifying siege from the Floating City?

As for Steep Ridge Fortress...

It might really face annihilation.

As for his own Unyielding Fortress...

"No worries."

Thinking of this, Ian became spirited: "The Empire’s Floating City can fly, as can my Unyielding Fortress! Everyone can fly, I haven’t lost!"

Of course, that’s the logic—if, back then, Inega II wanted Teacher Hiliad to be the pilot of this flying Unyielding Fortress... if the former Emperor’s plan was really so outrageous.

Then perhaps, that explains quite a few things?

For instance, maybe that’s why the current Guardian insists on not letting the Unyielding Fortress connect to the Imperial Capital, perhaps because it would automatically activate flying mode deep inside the capital?

Though it’s unlikely, something similar must have happened.

"Something big is really about to happen..."

Marquis Kelma sighed deeply, and after the initial excitement, the expression on this great noble’s face grew solemn: "The Eastern Border has never received news of a Floating City before, proving its secrecy—but now, the Imperial Capital is unveiling such a strategic fortress."

"What’s going to happen next? Is our Guardian Majesty finally discontent with the reputation of ’guarding territories’ and ready to expand his empire, to become a great Emperor of his time?"

Solemn yet excited, clearly Marquis Kelma was a staunch loyalist to the ruling party—given the current Duke East was still a young child, and the Emperor was a revered Guardian with enduring prestige, instances like this weren’t uncommon.

"Worthy of the Solar Phoenix Clan..."

Compared to Marquis Kelma’s contemplation, other Imperial Nobles invited here didn’t think much, they only marveled in secret: "Its mighty power spreads boundlessly, illuminating the entire realm like sunlight... His Majesty truly has grand ambition, I have started to look forward to the furious expressions of the kings of Fiery Flame Land when the Floating City flies to Kombasa (Nemasis Bloodline Main City)!"

No joke, if the Floating City really reached deep into the Fiery Flame Land under the guardianship of several Fourth Energy Levels, without intervention from the Fifth Energy Level, the kings’ bloodline would have to unite to shoot it down—otherwise, the Floating City could certainly demolish half of Kombasa.

By then, even if the Floating City crashes and explodes on the spot, spreading far and wide, the Imperial People would still laugh and roll on the ground.

—The Floating City’s power is greatest when it falls from the sky, carrying the entire overloaded Aether Furnace!

At that time, the remaining half of Kombasa would also be swallowed by a magnificent white light.

"Well, Ian, do you feel surprised?"

With a proud look, Marquis Barton smiled, and Ian also nodded solemnly: "Beyond my expectations—I initially thought it was something like a fusion warhead, but it turns out to be a Floating City... Spirit Wind Oscillation Cannon, it’s probably much fiercer than a nuclear warhead."

Though Marquis Barton didn’t exactly know what a fusion warhead was, he vaguely understood it to be some strategic weapon from pre-era civilization, so he smiled and said, "After all, the current Terra has absorbed a plethora of pre-era civilization’s technology, and also developed its own pathways in the Sublimation Path and Inscription Path. Although still lacking in many aspects compared to pre-era civilization, in terms of war weapons, it might not be inferior!"

—This is not something to say in a proud tone!

Ian couldn’t help but glance at Marquis Barton, but this open-minded and shrewd old noble didn’t see anything wrong with what he said.

This is the twisted part of Terra... they genuinely don’t think having destructive power far surpassing the civilization’s endurance is a big deal.

After all, as long as the strongest Fifth Energy Level survives, and most Sublimators remain, preserving the ’essence’ of civilization, then everything else can wait until after victory.

Ian slightly shook his head.

—Indeed, in a place like Terra, there are too many bizarre things. Though his own technological reserves seemed abundant, it couldn’t fully compare even with the technology of pre-era Terra civilization... compared to the Tara Confederation which possesses a vast amount of Spark Technology, his own technological reserves are insufficient!

Still need to continue! Still need to keep freeloading, searching for more technology!

Not just those strategic technologies with destructive power, but also the living technologies of pre-era civilization and relevant living technologies from other civilizations, all of it needs to be in hand... A truly healthy civilization is not one that only has destructive power; it absolutely has comprehensive supporting technologies and facilities to constrain these terrifying harms, making technology serve humanity!

Moreover...

"City of Knowledge... it seems, it’s also time to find a channel and take a look at the City of Knowledge!"

Ian had to admit, his regard for the City of Knowledge was soaring to a new level at this moment, his curiosity grew stronger for this neutral entity reportedly gathering most of Terra Continent’s knowledge, wondering what foundation it possessed!

Coincidentally.

City of Knowledge.

The Master of the Tower of Inquiry, Mentor of A Thousand Towers, ’Road Builder’ Kerraith Inquiry also wrote a long letter.

However, this long letter was not written for Ian Silverpeak.

Instead, it was addressed to Mahdi Ravine.

And...

Yisenjia De·Ailun.