Chapter 2407 - 2410: Black Technology Particle Cannon Can Compensate for My Weaknesses

Upon hearing Shen Qiang's words, the charming mermaid princess Jinli Qianning giggled, glancing playfully at Shen Qiang, and said, "Oh my, why do you make it sound so bad? Didn't you just check whether anything was missing inside, and then handed the box to the Dragon Group people? How can that be considered stealing?"

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "Indeed, I'm the security advisor for the Dragon Group, and I was the one who found the box. Confirming whether the core components of the particle cannon and those schematic data were there indeed doesn't count as stealing, after all, it's just an internal matter. But this is something that it's best not to let anyone know about."

Upon hearing this, Jinli Qianning froze, but soon stepped forward to catch up with Shen Qiang, who was heading outside, and holding his arm, she said coquettishly, "I think I understand your point, but with so many blueprints, you just glanced through them, merely observing the core component. If others knew about this, it wouldn't matter, right?"

Shen Qiang smiled, without stopping, and continued on, saying, "Better to have fewer matters than more. The fewer people know about this, the better, for the particle cannon is a kind of advanced technology weapon that can enable ordinary people to possess power comparable to that of Dao Fruit Stage cultivators, and such overwhelming power can cause unease."

Jinli Qianning froze, her arm still around Shen Qiang's, and said, "Those elite sea monsters and Yu Wenzi who went with us are aware, besides them, no one else knows that you secretly opened the box and saw those materials. Besides, given your status, even publicly viewing them shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Perhaps so. But right now, I can't be concerned about all that. The most important thing at this moment is obtaining the Dragon Bone, but during this process, we might encounter many issues."

"Especially now, not only do many sea monsters outright refuse to yield to me, but more importantly, my poison technique isn't invincible underwater. Once the sea monsters find ways to counter it, whether it's the Sea Emperor or other sea monsters, they will want to try and cause trouble."

"You're very strong, what's there to be afraid of?" Jinli Qianning asked curiously, surprised.

Shen Qiang smiled lightly, then sighed: "Within ten meters in front of me, I am the Heavenly Dao, but beyond ten meters, I can't control everything right now. Underwater, in the Cultivation World, it's not necessary for all cultivators and demons to engage in close combat. Once the distance exceeds ten meters, I can ensure I don't die, but can't guarantee an absolute victory."

Upon hearing this, Jinli Qianning froze for a moment, then said softly, "Shen Qiang, I think you're quite powerful. In close proximity, your Dao Fruit is unbeatable. At a distance, you can still use poison and the Sword Array. I believe you're already very strong and have developed in a very comprehensive way."

Shen Qiang smiled lightly: "My poison range currently only ensures within five hundred meters, beyond that it's not feasible. And with the Sword Array, similarly so, within three to five hundred meters as the distance is short and the activation is swift—my Sword Array is very powerful—but any further away, because the Sword Array requires too much flying time, a few seconds are enough for the enemy to react in all sorts of ways."

"That's true," Jinli Qianning mused, "The sea monsters often use thrown steel forks and spears to injure their enemies underwater. This is the method most frequently used by the sea monsters, and if it were my father, his throw would probably cover a ten-kilometer radius, reaching its target in an instant with overwhelming force."

Shen Qiang sighed, looking seriously at Jinli Qianning: "This is exactly what I'm most worried about. When a trump card becomes widely known, it ceases to be a trump card. Now, everyone in the Cultivation World knows I'm good at controlling poison and that I possess extraordinary Dao Fruit. Therefore, my enemies will certainly choose another manner to combat me."

Hearing this, Jinli's beautiful eyes suddenly became tense and solemn: "Long range! That must be it! In this way, even if they fail in attacking you, their distance allows them to escape calmly."

Shen Qiang nodded, then sighed gently: "If even you can think of this problem, other cultivators naturally can too. Moreover, for those in the Cultivation World, many cultivate long-range attack techniques. Flying swords, bows, crossbows, hidden weapons; when one's cultivation is low, so-called long-distance attacks are merely a hundred meters, my Sword Array and poison are already enough to handle them."

"But now it's different. My cultivation has entered the Dao Fruit Stage; ordinary cultivators dare not provoke me. However, if an enemy appears, then this person's cultivation certainly won't be below the Dao Fruit Stage. Hence, I must quickly remedy this weakness."

Upon hearing this, Jinli nodded vigorously, saying, "If there's a way, it's the best solution. Assuming my father were your enemy, he could launch an attack from ten kilometers away, even if found by you, you'd still be helpless."

Shen Qiang smiled, then calmly said, "Which is why I took the particle cannon, for next, I will give my all to obtain the Dragon Bone, and among these things, without strong power, there's no way I'll get it from others."

Upon hearing this, Jinli froze for a moment, then said in surprise: "You only glanced at the blueprints. Even if your memory is exceptionally good, you can't fully replicate it, let alone, the core component of the particle cannon is quite large, and if completed, it'd be bigger than a bus, involving manufacturing issues in various aspects. Trying to use it, going to the Dragon Group is the best way, for such things aren't something anyone can make."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang chuckled, then gazed at the Great Sea Demon King Yu Jiang ahead, along with Sheng He's old butler Uncle Gui, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Mobile phones, computers, televisions, and even neon circuit boards are actually arrays driven by electrical power, producing all kinds of magical effects. As for the so-called core component of the particle cannon, it's merely a super array."

"Therefore, I don't need to manufacture a particle cannon; as long as I control the core array of the particle cannon and use True Yuan to power it, then I am the particle cannon!"

Shen Qiang's smile brimmed with confidence, his short hair and the folds of his clothes fluttering in the wind.

Leaving Jinli Qianning staring in disbelief, only Shen Qiang's handsome back remained in her eyes.

"All sea monsters around the cultivation field have been expelled; you can begin in peace."

Standing respectfully at the end of the corridor were the Great Sea Demon King and Uncle Gui.

Shen Qiang's confident steps halted just before entering the cultivation field, and before proceeding he turned his head towards Jinli Qianning, whose eyes were full of shock, and smiled, saying, "This is a secret, don't tell Yu Wenzi."

Instantly awakened by Shen Qiang's charming smile, Jinli Qianning's eyes were filled with joy and astonishment, and she said, "Rest assured, I won't tell her!"