In the end, Jiang Xuan still gave a brief demonstration of thermal weapons.
Instantly, Ningguang and the others fell silent again.
This kind of weapon required no operational skill; ordinary people could learn how to use it in no time.
Yet, its lethality was immense.
Even Zhongli felt a chill from the dark muzzle of the gun, without activating his Jade Shield.
But...
The flintlocks from Snezhnaya were like kindling sticks to powerful individuals like them.
Zhongli secretly guessed that it was either due to different world laws, resulting in different products.
Or simply because magical materials from this world were used?
However, no matter which possibility, it indicated that this world had broader prospects.
From Zhongli's perspective, the so-called thermal weapon in Jiang Xuan's hand.
Continuous firing could injure Adepti.
Of course, the premise was that the Adepti didn't dodge, as the bullet's speed still couldn't match the Adepti's movement speed.
If Zhongli's guesses and perceptions were told to Jiang Xuan, Jiang Xuan would probably further prioritize thermal weapons.
He might even lament:
"The materials in the MC world are truly unreasonable."
Besides that, another thing that greatly concerned Zhongli was the so-called peace bomb.
After hearing Jiang Xuan's explanation, Zhongli felt a chill in his heart.
Cruel and powerful, even somewhat sinister.
To be honest, Zhongli didn't want such a thing to appear in Teyvat.
Because...
Based on Jiang Xuan's explanation of the peace bomb's power, Zhongli felt that even he would find it difficult to withstand.
However, thinking from another perspective, if he, Zhongli, couldn't withstand it, then the Heavenly Principles would probably be in a similar situation.
If viewed from this angle, the peace bomb still needed to be controlled.
Zhongli wouldn't forget the nation nailed to the snow mountain in the past, and the destroyed Khaenri'ah...
Zhongli disliked fighting, even though he was crowned the God of War and renowned as the most glorious Archon during the Archon War.
Zhongli was forced. He had to protect his people, and he could only fight endlessly.
The events of the snow mountain sounded an alarm for Zhongli.
The incident with Orobashi made Zhongli feel a sense of shared sorrow.
And Khaenri'ah...
That truly planted the seeds of resistance against the Heavenly Principles, against the Sky Island, in Zhongli's heart.
For five hundred years, he had often wondered what would happen if Liyue one day...
But now, a turning point for change had arrived.
Before, he didn't have this strength. He was indeed strong, but he was far from being a match for the Heavenly Principles.
This vexing matter was also one of the reasons for his accelerating erosion over the past five hundred years.
And precisely because of this, Zhongli supported the Cryo Archon's rebellious actions, but only in secret.
He admired that tragic Empress, but Zhongli had to consider his people.
He couldn't go to such extremes.
But now, Zhongli had found new hope.
A hope that didn't rely on him and the Adepti, but solely on humanity, on his people's imagination, and on Jiang Xuan.
A path to no longer fearing the Heavenly Principles.
Zhongli remembered Jiang Xuan's words.
Having a gun and not using it versus not having a gun at all are worlds apart.
Since that was the case...
He was willing to support Liyue, to support his people in controlling even more terrifying weapons, even weapons that could kill him.
This was the last protection he could provide for his people.
The Archons' love for their people was a deeply ingrained belief. For their people, they could endure any sacrifice of themselves.
Among the Seven Archons, Zhongli was preeminent in this regard.
Therefore, this was one of the main reasons why Jiang Xuan chose to cooperate with Liyue first.
He also greatly admired the Geo Archon, who had sacrificed for his people for six thousand years, day in and day out...
...
As for Jiang Xuan wanting to collaborate with Liyue to create various top-tier weapons.
Not only Zhongli, but Ningguang and the others also felt indifferent.
In Jiang Xuan's words:
"I can have the power to kill everyone and never use it, but I absolutely cannot not have it."
Ningguang and the others understood what Jiang Xuan meant.
Just like the current Seven Nations.
The gods may not appear, but the gods cannot not exist.
Nuclear deterrence, that's the principle.
"No matter what!"
Keqing slammed her hand down, somewhat excitedly:
"We must increase our investment and accelerate the exploration of this world as quickly as possible."
"We underestimated Jiang Xuan's world too much. It contains mysteries that can overturn everything. Perhaps... our Liyue might even be able to leave Teyvat someday!"
Other worlds were well-known in Teyvat.
Outlanders, Teyvat had quite a few.
But people from Teyvat rarely left Teyvat.
Not to mention leading an entire nation to the outside world.
Now, Ningguang and the others had the best opportunity right before their eyes.
"Jiang Xuan, what else do we need to do?!"
Keqing tightly gripped Jiang Xuan's arm, her beautiful eyes sparkling with unprecedented fervor.
"I can't wait to explore this world! Let's go mining! Let's go to the Nether!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan's face darkened.
Although mining and going to the Nether were necessary tasks.
But...
When Keqing put it that way, it just felt ominous...
Jiang Xuan helplessly patted Keqing's head.
"Don't rush, we'll go, but we're too vulnerable right now."
"We don't even have iron armor, and we've never seen diamonds. That's still too far off."
"The Nether is very dangerous. At the very least, it's safe after we enchant our iron armor. Of course, I think diamond enchanted armor is safer as a precaution."
"Then you all get familiar with the features of this world."
"Safety is paramount! As the saying goes, opportunity and risk coexist. You all know this."
Keqing naturally understood these principles in her heart.
It was just that she was excited by the "pie" Jiang Xuan had drawn.
Keqing couldn't imagine what a beautiful nation Liyue would become when everything Jiang Xuan spoke of became reality.
More magnificent than when the Geo Archon ruled?
Keqing firmly believed this.
Taking a few deep breaths, Keqing calmed her emotions.
"I understand, Jiang Xuan..."
Keqing's face was full of confidence.
The passion that had just erupted hadn't disappeared; instead, it had become an internalized fire, gleaming in her magnificent purple-glowing pupils.
"There's still plenty of time today. Do you have any plans?"
Jiang Xuan's eyes drooped. He pondered for a moment.
"I..."
Thump!
Before he could finish speaking, a distinct thud sounded not far away.
Immediately after, the growls of zombies alerted everyone.
"Lord... Mr. Jiang Xuan, everyone, please be careful!"
Xiao instantly drew his Primordial Jade Winged-Spear and blocked it in front of everyone.
However, upon closer inspection, Xiao's stance was still biased towards Zhongli.
Understandable, it was a habit of thousands of years after all.
Fortunately, everyone was startled by the sudden appearance of the zombie and didn't have time to notice these details.
Otherwise, Keqing would probably also speculate about Zhongli's identity.
"Zombies? How can there be zombies?!"
Keqing frowned slightly, but the next moment, seeing the zombie's location, Keqing suddenly realized.
"This... Is this from a mob grinder?"
"..."
Xiao also fell silent. Looking at the zombie trapped in the mob grinder, roaring in impotent rage, his Primordial Jade Winged-Spear felt strangely prickly in his hand.
"Not bad, it seems my mob grinder was built successfully."
Saying that, Jiang Xuan looked up at the sky, estimating it was around two in the afternoon.
This wasn't the best time for mob grinding, but even so, it was producing mobs, which showed that the mob grinder was quite standard.
Jiang Xuan was quite satisfied. He drew a stone sword and walked towards the zombie.
Fortunately, he brought so many people, otherwise Jiang Xuan wouldn't have been confident in completing various constructions so quickly.
Don't look down on Zhongli and Xiao, who weren't very familiar with the features of this world. They were still very efficient in doing work.
At the very least, Jiang Xuan found it very comfortable to direct Zhongli to build platforms and Xiao to dig stones.
As for the others...
Jiang Xuan actually wanted to build a witch mob grinder too, but the time wasn't ripe yet, so he could only temporarily give up on it.
Now that the mob grinder was built, Jiang Xuan estimated that staying here for one night would allow him to complete his task.
He just wondered what good things the system would give him this time. As for strength, Jiang Xuan wasn't lacking.
Preferably...
Some mods!
Thinking this, Jiang Xuan quickened his steps.
"Mr. Jiang Xuan!"
Suddenly, Xiao called out to Jiang Xuan, quickly stepping forward and whispering:
"Although the zombies are trapped, it's still somewhat dangerous. Let me handle it!"
Jiang Xuan was a little startled, but seeing the persistence in Xiao's eyes, Jiang Xuan smiled slightly and handed him the stone sword.
"Then I'll leave it to you."
"My pleasure!"
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