Chapter 488

ang bang bang...

Ren controlled the Thundercast Colossus to move around, the furnace inside the body roared, energy was transmitted, and heavy metal feet stepped on the ground to make thunderous footsteps.

With such a huge body, the speed is not slow, it is much faster than ordinary people, roughly equivalent to a second-level "quickness", but it is not very flexible compared to high-level extraordinary people, and it looks a little clumsy.

In addition, he also found that the reaction speed of the Colossus was not sensitive enough, and some actions were slightly delayed. This should be the result of the Colossus's overly large body and weight. giant.

But this does not affect the combat effectiveness of the Colossus.

It draws energy through the Titan furnace on its chest, activates the array of runes engraved on its body, and releases a variety of lightning spells.

Every melee attack of the Thundercast Colossus, the fist and giant palm weighing 10,000 pounds can be accompanied by lightning, which are respectively "Thunder Stomp" and "Thunder Punch". The power is equivalent to a six-ring spell, and there is no cooldown time.

With the terrifying strength brought by its own weight and the lightning damage, even a legendary high-level would not dare to bear its heavy punch.

The eyes of the colossus can also emit "electric light rays" to cut the enemy with high temperature; guide the seven-ring spell "lightning storm" to hit targets within the bombardment range; the waist has a constant "static force field" to slow down approaching enemies; "Crystal Shield" to resist attacks from the front; the right palm condenses energy to form the "Sunshine Gun" as a melee weapon, which has physical damage; when necessary, more energy can be injected into the "Sunshine Gun" to upgrade it to an eight-ring Throwing the "Lightning Javelin" of the Colossus, this is the longest and most powerful attack method of the Colossus.

These additional spells and abilities are enough to make up for the shortcomings of the Thundercast Colossus in flexibility and speed.

Even if the colossus cannot escape the enemy's attack, its body made of Titan blue iron has strong defense power, and its magic resistance is also extremely amazing. It is almost impossible to destroy it by ordinary means.

Putting such a thundercast colossus on the battlefield can be called a weapon of mass destruction.

"Ren, are you satisfied with it?"

Elder Solim asked with a smile, with a smug look on his face.

"Thank you, elder." Ren quit manipulating the colossus, boasting wisely: "It is indeed one of the greatest creations of the Giant Empire. I have never seen such a powerful mechanical colossus!"

Solim nodded reservedly, with a bit of reluctance in his eyes.

Ren noticed his complicated state of mind, and was afraid that the other party would repent, so he quickly put the Thunder Cast Colossus into the Nebula Ring. Fortunately, I exchanged this ring with a huge capacity, enough to hold three giant statues, otherwise it would be a problem how to take the giant statues away.

After the transaction was completed, he planned to leave, bowed and said, "Your Excellency, please allow me to retire first."

"Aren't you going to exchange for other things?" Sorim raised his eyebrows. He guessed that Ren must still have source crystals in his hand, so he didn't take them all out.

"Not for now."

Ren didn't hide it. He did have more than 400 pounds of source crystals, but he had to save them for his own research. The Thundercast Colossus also needed source crystals as fuel.

There are several other attractive items on the redemption list.

For example, as long as a thousand pounds of source crystals can be exchanged for a complete set of "Titan Power Armor", each part is epic equipment with different enchantments, and the complete set can also increase the "strength" by one level, which is very suitable for me. But the source crystal is not enough.

There is also the legendary staff "Endless Storm", which is almost tailor-made for Raistlin, and must be exchanged in the future.

"Annam's Dragon Slaying Sword" needed 50,000 pounds of source crystals, and if he didn't need them, he could auction them off and earn a fortune.

The mithril mine near Longji City can produce about 50,000 pounds of source crystal ore every year, and can extract 2,000 pounds of source crystal. After upgrading the mechanical mining equipment, the output can be higher, and it is possible to double it. In short, there will be no shortage of source crystals in the next few years.

As for the most expensive "Titan Furnace" on the list, it costs 500,000 pounds of source crystals, which may not be so much if the entire Mithril mine is hollowed out.

Seeing that Elder Solim looked a little disappointed, Ren revealed a little bit: "I will visit the temple frequently in the future, and I hope I won't disturb the elder."

"No, no." Sorim laughed, "You are always welcome at the Temple of Storms."

He looked at Athena, "Send Ren for me."

"OK."

After Ren saluted Sorim, he followed Athena out of the Temple of the Furnace.

"How did you collect so many source crystals? It's amazing that other traders can come up with a thousand pounds of source crystals. The elders were shocked by you!" Athena's shining golden eyes were full of curiosity , she didn't have scruples like Elder Tai Tan, so she asked directly.

Ren naturally wouldn't tell her, and said with a smile: "This is a secret."

"Okay." Athena was not very interested in this. "Tell me about the empire again. Besides your teacher, who are the holy soul wizards? There are only holy soul wizards in the empire, and there are no others above the twentieth level." How about their strength? It is said that there is also a steam engine that does not rely on source crystals, which can transport hundreds of people to run on the rails..."

With this series of questions thrown out, Ren didn't know where to start answering.

Along the way, Athena listened carefully to Ren's words, as if everything could arouse her curiosity, she interrupted from time to time and asked questions.

It is not too far from the furnace temple to the transmission platform, but this time, Renn walked for more than two hours to finish.

Seeing the legendary giant Lodar guarding the legendary formation, Ren breathed a sigh of relief, finally arrived, stopped at the edge of the platform, and said, "Ms. Athena, I should go back."

Lodar cast a surprised look, wondering how Athena got together with this human being.

Athena asked rather nostalgic: "When will you come again?"

"That's not certain." Ren laughed. "It should be within a year. It depends on how many source crystals I have collected."

Athena sighed softly, as if a year was too long.

Ren looked at the bright-eyed and white-toothed giantess, like a young girl who hadn't experienced much in the world, and reminded: "Ms. Athena, the outside world is indeed very exciting, but it is also very dangerous. You can't just see its light." side, but also notice its dark side.”

"I understand." Athena withdrew her smile, and said seriously: "The elder also said that many people in the main material world have malicious intentions towards the storm giants, and they treat our people as prey. It is best to stay in the temple." Safe, I'm just... just..."

She hesitated to speak, not knowing how to describe her thoughts.

"The world is so big, I want to see it?" Ryan answered with a smile.

"Yes!"

Athena's eyes lit up, she nodded again and again, and said happily: "The world is so big, I want to see it. Ren, you are so good! I think of the world's mountains, and see the snow on the world's largest peak with my own eyes; Standing on the floating city overlooking the bustling city, appreciating the clouds in the sky; there are also the waves of the endless sea, the cold wind in the northern part of the New World... so many beautiful scenery, waiting for me to appreciate!"

"Not only the main material world, but also the many planes of Arrenus, the heaven, the ether, the shadow, and even the abyss. I want to go in and see..."

"Not to mention so many races and civilizations, it would be a pity if we only stayed in the temple!"

Athena's eyes seemed to be shining, and infinite yearning was written on her beautiful face, and finally looked at Ren seriously, "Can you understand what I mean?"

"certainly."

Ren nodded, with a deeply approving expression.

But he was complaining in his heart that this giantess was similar to the girl who had been at home for a long time in her previous life, thinking of leaving everything behind and going on an instant trip all day long. At least she still had the Internet in her previous life, and she could "travel in the cloud" at home. Athena could only listen to the outside world from books or other people's mouths. She has been holding back for decades, which is really embarrassing for her.

"May you one day make your wish come true."

With Ren's sincere blessing, he had a crooked idea in his heart. If he could fool Athena out, he would have another powerful thug.

"Thank you." Athena happily accepted the blessing.

Lodar who was next to him heard the conversation between the two, and couldn't help saying: "Athena, no clansman is allowed to leave the temple without the elder's order. Human, you can leave now."

Athena's eyes dimmed.

Ren also stood on the teleportation array.

At this time, Sorim's voice came from the air: "Athena, after you are promoted to the legendary high-level, if you can pass my test, I will allow you to leave the temple."

"Elder, this is what you said!" Athena beamed with joy, and almost jumped up unhappy.

Elder Solim didn't respond, but the meaning was very clear.

Ren's face was surprised, he didn't understand Elder Sorim's meaning, but he still smiled and said: "Congratulations, ma'am, I'll take a step first."

After speaking, he nodded to Lodar, who was also surprised, and triggered the teleportation.

Athena watched Ren's figure disappear, was in a daze for a few seconds, and suddenly said: "Uncle Lodar, next time Ren comes again, please notify me immediately."

Lodar was a little reluctant, but finally agreed, "Okay."

"Thank you, Uncle Lodar." Athena turned and left, walking briskly, she just wanted to go home immediately and meditate hard, to practice her fighting skills.

Ren appeared in the ruins palace underground in the valley, the portal behind him was closed, and the six huge stone pillars fell silent and returned to calm. With a random move, Thor's Hammer returned to his side, and then he used the Arcane Torrent Staff to directly open a portal leading to a hundred miles away, and stepped in.

Before dawn, Ren returned to the Fort Vajra base.

After two teleportations, he returned to the top of Wedzeland's high tower, released the Thundercast Colossus from the nebula ring, and controlled it to open the three layers of protection on his chest, exposing the inner core.

This reduced Titan furnace is only a tenth of the size of the furnace in the temple, but it is still astonishingly large.

It is an ellipsoid as a whole, with a length and diameter of about two meters. The shell made of Titan blue iron is extremely hard, engraved with a dense array of runes, and keeps running at all times. Penetrating into the structure inside the furnace.

Ren reached out and stuck his hand on the furnace, and the metal touch began to take effect.

In just a moment, a lot of information flooded into his mind, and the structure of the entire furnace was reflected in his heart, but this was only a part of the whole. Some structures of the furnace were not made of metal, and the flow of runes and energy could not be sensed. It does not allow him to grasp the principle of the furnace immediately.

Compression and combustion of source crystals, energy conversion and output, functions of hundreds of rune arrays...

Ren was confused.

It took him a whole day of research to get a rough idea of ​​the furnace's performance. As expected, its energy release was orders of magnitude lower than that of a nuclear reactor, but orders of magnitude higher than that of internal combustion engines and electric motors, and everything in between.

Because there were no instruments and measuring tools, Wren could not draw accurate data.

He can only estimate that one pound of source crystal can run the Thundercast Colossus weighing 150,000 pounds for half a month, and if the size and weight of the colossus are reduced, it can last longer. Of course, when the Colossus is running at full strength to fight, it will definitely speed up the consumption of source crystals.

The energy released by the furnace is a kind of electrical energy, but it is different from the electrical energy in the previous life. It is a kind of magical energy, but it follows the principle of part of electromagnetism.

This made Renn feel very troubled while being happy.

The Titan furnace is obviously different from the nuclear reactor. It can be made very large, such as the one in the Temple of Storms, with a diameter of tens of meters; it can also be made very small, as the power source of the Colossus, and the difference in volume is hundreds of times.

The energy it outputs depends on the volume of the furnace, and the two are proportional.

Ryan has no idea about maximizing the Titan's furnace for the time being, what he wants is the minimized furnace. It is best to shrink it down to a volume that can be carried by a single person, so that the armor of the Ultramarines is no longer just an empty shell, but a real power armor!

This miniaturized furnace not only powers the armor, but also carries a range of electrical weapons.

Lane has a lot of ideas to experiment with.

But after his groping, he discovered that it was extremely difficult to shrink the Titan's furnace.

The melting furnace of the Thundercast Colossus should be the limit that the giants can do, and continue to shrink, one is the test of the casting technology, and the other is to control the energy more finely.

Neither of these problems is easy to solve.

At least Ren believes that the giants have no solution. This can be seen from the battle mode of the giant statue. The delay and inflexibility are the result of too rough control of energy.

Ren has activated metal and is confident that he can solve the first problem.

But I'm not so sure about the second problem.

The giants have not been able to complete the research on the Titan furnace for tens of thousands of years. Even if they have the experience and ideas about electronic machinery in their previous lives, they may not be applicable. Moreover, this kind of pearl in industrial manufacturing is behind the painstaking efforts of countless people. Wisdom, it is almost a dream to reproduce it by yourself alone.

Ren let out a long breath.

He sat by the window looking at the floating city outside the high tower, pondered for a long time, and finally decided that no matter how difficult it was, he could not give up.

After all, this is Ellenus, not the earth. This is a world full of supernatural power, and there are miracles everywhere, which cannot be measured by the rules of previous lives.

Things that could not be done by one's own strength in the previous life are not impossible in Ellenus.

Even if it takes an unknown number of years of hard work, five years, ten years or even a hundred years, as long as there is a glimmer of success, it is worth trying.

Once the research is successful, the gains are immeasurable!

Ren got up and went back to the table, took out the thick book of knowledge about Titan runes, opened the first page, and started studying intently.