High Above

  Chapter 649 The advantage is mine!

  In a world with extraordinary power, the most direct way to defeat the enemy is to improve your own power.

For example, if Ian wants to defeat the mountain people and go to their holy land to obtain information about the skyfall spaceship, then he only needs to advance to the third energy level, and he can easily crush all the rebellious mountain people—although he may not be able to defeat the steel wing Dragons, but the Cult of the Dragon and the King of the Mountain will also help him block those people.

   But the reason why it is the most direct, not the easiest method, is because it is too difficult to advance.

Even though Ian is a gifted genius, and his psychic practice has almost reached the evaluation standard of the "third energy level" of the civilization of the pre-epoch, if he wants to possess the ability that truly meets the third energy level without exposing the legacy of the dead king, Level combat power, then he has to collect the potion materials of Qi Fairy or Fudo Fortress's third energy level 'Lord of Stone'.

  The materials of the third energy level are hard to find.

The material of the first level of monsters, a material is about 100 talers to 300 talers, it is expensive, but it is not difficult to buy all - what is really expensive is actually the additional services around the potion, For example, the service fee of the alchemist, the nutrition needed for exercise, the guidance and shaping of the source seed, etc... Not to mention the formula, it is all strategic information, and no one will easily disclose it.

  As for the second energy level, the price of materials generally fluctuates around one or two thousand, and the cheapest one costs more than seven hundred thalers... It doesn’t sound like much, but it’s just one copy.

Adding up the final price, it is quite expensive... Don't look at Ian who seems to be holding the 15,000 Thaler research grant given to him by the Flint Group, and he can't afford two complete copies of the second-level magic weapon. medicine.

   As for the third energy level...

  Just one piece of material has to be calculated with the basic unit of 'Wantale'.

  Actually, it is basically impossible to buy sublimation materials of this level.

Most of the third-level materials are found in the maze by themselves, or they wait for the distribution of the empire, such channels as strategic material exchange... You must know that many nobles with glorious ancestors are now mostly at the second level .

  Combined with the limitations of the mind-light body on self-cognition, even if you have money, you can't advance.

   It’s okay to talk about the goblin. Ian will ask Hua An and his mentor Gan Song to see if he can get some tips and help with part of the credit for saving the goblin’s remnant soul.

   As for the 'Lord of Stone', it is a bit troublesome.

   "I hope there is a channel from the Dragon Worship Sect. Elder Manya wants to advance to the third energy level, which proves that he should be able to get the corresponding materials."

   After finishing thinking about higher energy levels in the future, Ian continued to turn his attention to the next defense battle of Laian City.

  With the territory buried by the Nether Crystal Engine, the value alone may be comparable to the material of the fifth energy level, or even more.

  Protecting this place is the most important thing.

  The vanguard troops of the mountain people have arrived at the edge of the Lai'an Territory and around the Guyan Peak. This is a long-awaited guess for the residents of Lai'an City, but after it really happened, there are still some panicked news.

   It can be seen from any angle that Ian is preparing for the battle with all his strength.

Whether it is the new armor that is being continuously produced, or the grotesque defensive towers that can control the power of thunder, they are all seen by everyone—Ian, the new lord, before getting feedback from Laian City , he invested at least 3,000 Thaler, which proved his determination to defend the city of Lai'an.

   It is precisely because of this resolute will that is visible to the naked eye that some people are willing to join the Laian City militia.

  After announcing that the 'rebellious mountain people' were about to invade Lai'an City, Ian began to command the guards and militiamen to guide the city's northwest direction, and the residents of the main battle zone to leave the residential area.

   There, the militiamen are building various small fortifications and fortresses to build a line of defense.

  Although it may not be used in theory, it is definitely right to be prepared.

  In a few days, the entire western part of the city became a fortress made of steel and concrete.

   But this is only the most superficial preparation.

  In the city of Lai'an, apart from the energy sources required for the production of magnetic storm armor and magnetic storm coils, the alchemy workshops are also hurrying up to manufacture various 'catalysts'.

  Whether it is silver iodide, calcium chloride or salt powder dry ice, or even urea and other 'alchemy products'.

  Most people don't understand why the lord wants to make such a seemingly useless thing... But obviously, they will not question Ian's wisdom and strength.

  But Ian also made up his mind to set up a basic knowledge school in the future—everyone can’t be like Qing Chao, who can’t understand what he wants to do?

   At the same time, Ian also got an unexpected news from Nauman City.

  —Nauman City sent the detailed attack time, combat plan and staffing of the rebel mountain people...more detailed than Ian's own reconnaissance, and revealed to Ian the mountain people's future attack route!

  According to Colonel Mayova, these are the information provided to them by the "passionate and loyal citizens of the empire" at the risk of providing them, and they attached great importance to it when they knew it, and informed Ian as soon as possible.

   Iron ghost.

Ian is very sure that most of the actions of the rebellious mountain people are within the expectations of the Marquis of Barton. Of course, there are some things that even he cannot fully control. For example, the flying flames and the group of steel pterosaurs are absolutely beyond him It is beyond imagination, so the situation in Nanling is still relatively chaotic.

   It’s just that Nauman City is absolutely well aware of other aspects, such as the large-scale military activities of the rebellious mountain people.

   Regarding this, the boy asked if he needed to keep his hand, and Colonel Mayova told Ian tactfully that they did not need prisoners, but how to do it was up to Ian himself. Now that he is the lord, he doesn't need to pay too much attention to the suggestions of these people.

-Um. It seems that the inner ghost is not here to attack the three tribes in Lai'an.

  After knowing the enemy's course of action, Ian had a new idea.

He personally led a group of craftsmen and hired workers in the alchemy workshop, and the militiamen laid some metal strips with thunderstone powder and magnetic silver components at positions outside the city where mountain troops might pass by, and some disguised as Branches, tall metal pillars 'lightning triggers'.

   "Did you hear what the lord said? Install these metal posts on the trunks of some big trees, remember to be higher than the tree crowns!"

   "The thunderstone powder is laid around the metal pillar and covered under the fallen leaves."

   "Remember to bury the magnetic silver alloy wire in the ground and cover it with a layer of floating soil... Don't be fooled, the lord said that whoever dares to hide the magnetic silver wire will end up like President Xilin!"

   "What will happen to President Xilin? His head will be burnt to ashes. To put it simply, he will die. Do you understand?!"

I have to say that the average quality of this place in Terra is really not that good. The workers in charge of the construction really planned to hide the magnetic silver wire privately, and only secretly returned it after hearing the death threat from the foreman... Ian is of course very happy with all this. He can see it, but he also knows that in this era of Terra, the quality of most people is like this, and they can't be too demanding.

   As long as he returned later, he would turn a blind eye.

It's rainy and thunderous in Nanling. Seeing Ian's actions, even the most stupid workers can figure out what their lords are going to do - but they still don't know, if it's just a simple lightning trigger , and why can Ian be sure that it will rain when the enemy attacks?

   Could it be that the lord is a prophet?

   After making all the preparations in advance, Ian began to assign combat tasks.

   "Three days later. In the early morning of three days later, the mountain people will complete their preparations, and then start a tentative attack on Lai'an City."

   "What we have to do is to force the mountain people to fight us as soon as possible, and let them speed up their actions, instead of cautiously scouting the situation around Lai'an City, and finding out our real situation before attacking."

   "Qing Chao, you lead a magnetic storm team to cut off and harass the supply lines of the mountain people. If the situation is not right and it doesn't rain, use charging rifles or explosives to strike remotely."

   "Scott, you have to use the alchemy cannon to fire rain bombs at the right time-the troops will be handed over to you to command, just follow the tactics determined during our meeting."

  Ian has led a team to test the actual effect of the rain bomb around Jinye Town. It will rain an hour after the alchemy cannon is fired.

  Although the speed is a bit slow, if Ian himself enters the cloud layer and performs artificial catalysis, the process can be accelerated to a few minutes.

  But after all, Ian has to drive the armor to stop the enemy's main combat power—so it still depends on Scott's decision.

   All the preparations that should be done in advance are over, and the next thing is to wait for the arrival of the enemy.

  And the rebellious mountain people are just as the intelligence of Nauman City said.

   Three days later, they left on time and set off.

  The three coalition forces of the mountain people drove wild beasts and monsters from the mouth of the gorge of Guyan Peak, and rushed straight towards Lai'an City!

  A thousand-man army. It doesn't sound like a lot, but for Terra, an army with all armored members, proficient combat literacy, and multiple second-level and armored troops is enough to be called an elite in the local area.

  Bison Mountains, southeast mountains.

  A well-disciplined army, divided into squadrons, marches in unison.

They are like a river armed with iron and steel. The trained wild beasts and monsters move together with the scouts, looking for possible spies of Laian City in the surrounding forests—they know that the new lord of Laian Land is a master. Martin at the peak was defeated by him, so the three coalition forces did not dare to underestimate each other, but marched with the most upright and cautious attitude to avoid being disrupted by the enemy's surprise attack.

  In fact, the spies of the mountain people have passed on the changes in Lai'an City. They already know that Lai'an City, which now has magnetic storm coils and various small fortifications, is a difficult bone...

  They are also ready to fight tough battles.

   "It's really difficult to deal with."

   Chief Snake Rock, the leader of the three coalition forces this time, a man with pale skin and thin like a snake.

Even so, his appearance is not feminine, but gives people a sense of vigilance and danger—steel rock snakes are not poisonous, but they are the snakes that are best at digging holes and making traps. The prey of the trap smashes the bones with its hard body, and then swallows them all.

   But at the same time, the steel rock snake will definitely not take the initiative to attack those wild beasts that seem weaker than themselves.

   Chief Snake Rock is the perfect portrayal of his blood. Because he is good at intrigue and traps, he is more careful to avoid being overshadowed by smarter people.

But even so, Chief Snake Rock frowned after receiving the report from the spies: "The new lord of Lai'an City, that young brat named Ian is cowardly like a rock turtle, staying in his lair Can't come out?"

   "Not at all youthful and impulsive...it's not cute."

Everyone knows the gap between the mountain people's troops and the troops of Lai'an City. Even the defenders can't withstand the nearly ten-fold difference in strength, so as long as the lord of Lai'an City is smart enough, he will try to use it when the mountain people's troops are marching. Various methods reduce the combat effectiveness of the mountain troops.

  Snake Rock has always been on guard against traps, and even deliberately let the leading troops relax their vigilance to induce Ian to attack... But the young man didn't take the bait, he insisted on holding back, and made up his mind to form a stronghold with them and fight silently.

   In this case, even if they win, they will definitely lose a lot!

  Boom! boom! boom!

   Just as Chief Snake Rock was frowning and thinking about how to avoid his own losses and break through Laian City at the lowest possible cost, he suddenly heard several cannon fires from far away, but still faintly audible.

   "Lian City started shelling us now?"

  Chief Snake Rock was stunned for a moment. He had a bad feeling in his heart, but he didn't quite understand why Lai'an City wasted expensive alchemy shells...how could it be hit? They are still in the woods!

   "Chief."

   After a while, a messenger came over: "Chief Zhenzhou and Chief Tiechen asked you, what should we do next? Laian City seems to have spotted us?"

   "What else can I do? These two brainless guys, don't they really think that our march can hide Lai'an City?"

Chief Snake Rock's face twitched. If he answered this question, he would really be pulled to the same IQ level as those two guys: "Tell them, let's move on and build a temporary position near Laian City, bit by bit Pushing forward, it doesn't matter if you are in a stalemate with the opponent."

   "I will lead my troops to dig tunnels underground and try to raid the city—it is impossible to attack after destroying the enemy's fortifications."

   Saying so, Chief Snake Rock smiled confidently: "Anyway, it's not us who are in a hurry."

  The order was issued, and the mountain people's team continued to move forward in an orderly manner.

   Soon, they arrived at a gentle riverside forest near Laian City. There is a gentle stream here, and a little higher hilly land further away. If you build a tower here, you can overlook the edge of Lai'an City from a distance, and you can also use the hills to avoid direct artillery fire from Lai'an City.

   "Repair for a while! Let the supply troops build camps here later!"

   Snake Yan ordered, he was really not in a hurry.

  The mountain people's troops add up to nearly 1,500 people, and the combatable soldiers in Lai'an City, even if the militiamen with poor training quality are counted, are only 300 people.

  —One thousand five versus three hundred, the advantage is mine!

  He dared to say so.

   And at this moment.

   Rain, it's falling.

  (end of this chapter)