The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 186: Barrett! Blasted to Question Existence! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 186: Barrett! Blasted to Question Existence! (Part 1)

Chapter 186: Barrett! Blasted to Question Existence! (Part 1)

Lin Fan was delighted.

Huo Kun Lun, on the other hand, was feeling quite annoyed.

He was even a bit sullen.

It wasn't that he was being stingy, unwilling to let the Fire Virtue Sect give their all, but these elders' artifact crafting skills were, at best, on par with his own.

Most of them weren't even as good as him!

Even the two elders who were on par with him had different specialties, making it hard to determine who was superior.

But when it came to crafting firearms, who could possibly surpass him?

Although his previous creations, like the Gatling and other firearms, were considered failures, failure was the mother of success, and he had accumulated a wealth of experience.

What could they do?

They were useless!

Working together might sound like they were giving it their all, but in reality, it was just that.

At most, they could help him with some minor details and save him a bit of effort.

Did they really think that crafting artifacts was as simple as one plus one equals two?

When it came to crafting, the most skilled person was the best, and only the best would do!

Instead, their collaboration would only exhaust him, as he had to pay attention to their teamwork and understand each step...

In the end, they would only get to experience several unusual flames.

This 'credit' would be divided among them.

He didn't get any benefits at all.

Instead, "I'm not that small..."

It only increased his workload.

Who would be happy about this?

Huo Kun Lun's face turned green, and he silently cursed, "Fine, you want to cause trouble... Ah, you want to help, right? I'll give you this chance."

"Let me show you how I'll deal with you."

"If I can't handle you today, I'll get you in the future!"

With that thought, Huo Kun Lun didn't argue with them anymore.

If he continued, others might think he was unwilling to contribute.

Since that was the case, there was nothing more to say.

It was time to get started!

He took out the blueprints and said coldly, "Grand Elder, you're in charge of this barrel. The spiral grooves inside must be precise; otherwise, I'll hold you solely responsible."

"This barrel is extremely important..."

"Like this, if there's even a tiny mistake, your salary will be docked for a year."

Jin Zhen: "Ah?!"

Before he could say anything else,

Huo Kun Lun had already started making arrangements again: "Second Elder, my dear Second Elder, you're in charge of the magazine chamber. The blueprints are right here. As for me, the most crucial part must be handled by you."

"Bullets!"

"There are two types of bullets."

"The first type has the same basic requirements as the Second Elder's task. The second type doesn't need to be as powerful, but it should still reach the level of a Supreme Spirit Artifact and be imbued with sharp and penetrating array formations. Leave a small space in the middle and employ the technique of the Mustard Seed in the Void. Strictly speaking, these bullets will have a storage space inside."

"The second type of bullet isn't a growth-type artifact and isn't part of the 'Mother-Child' artifact set."

"Can you handle it?"

"Sigh, my big mouth..."

Huo Kun Lun slapped himself and said, "Third Elder, as the pillar of our sect, how can you not accomplish this task?"

"Like this, if you can't do it, your salary will be docked for a century."

Zhao Tiezhu: "???"

What the hell?

Zhao Tiezhu was stunned.

At this moment, he felt a hint of regret.

Should he...

Not have played this game?

But Huo Kun Lun didn't give him a chance, and he immediately assigned tasks to the Supreme Elders present, each responsible for a 'component'.

As for himself, he would oversee the entire process.

However, what the Fire Virtue Sect's elders found unbearable was that Huo Kun Lun's demands were ridiculously high, almost to the point of absurdity!

After Huo Kun Lun finished assigning tasks, not a single elder started working.

Huo Kun Lun glared at them, "Why aren't you starting?!"

"Sect Master,"

Zhao Tiezhu let out a bitter laugh, "It's not that we're reluctant to start, but are your demands a bit too outrageous?"

"We all know our own artifact crafting skills, including you, Sect Master."

"With these requirements, it's impossible for any of us, including you, Sect Master, to craft it, right?"

"If we were only aiming for a Supreme Dao Soldier, there might be a chance. But what we're crafting is a growth-type artifact, which starts at a lower level. This..."

"It's impossible to meet the requirements."

"Why not?"

Huo Kun Lun let out a cold laugh.

Well, now they knew it was difficult and impossible, right?

What were they boasting about earlier?

Weren't they capable?

Weren't they supposed to be stronger in numbers?

If he didn't put them in their place, they would really think they were so great.

"Our Sect Master can definitely do it!"

"Hmph!"

"Ling'er, my dear niece, come, let's show them what we can do!"

"Yes, Uncle!"

Xiao Ling'er smiled and then held nothing back.

Hmm...

Of course, she had a backup plan.

She didn't use Dragon Bone Fire, as the Fire Virtue Sect possessed it, and its master was Huo Yun'er. However, the Fire Virtue Sect had a secret method to borrow it.

Therefore, Huo Kunlun originally had access to Dragon Bone Fire.

At this moment, with Hundred Forge Divine Fire, Everlasting Flame Swallow, Earth Core Demon Fire, and Ice Spirit Cold Fire, a total of five Unusual Flames, they flickered with a bizarre yet dazzling display of colors.

Hundred Forge Divine Fire stood out, capable of melting everything.

Everlasting Flame Swallow was bizarre and ancient, seemingly consuming not only the air but also the space around it.

Earth Core Demon Fire was the most demonic, and if Everlasting Flame Swallow was bizarre and ancient, then Earth Core Demon Fire was truly a 'demon'!

Ice Spirit Cold Fire had the greatest contrast, as it was clearly a raging flame, yet it froze everything around it.

Adding Dragon Bone Fire to the mix, the five Unusual Flames surrounded Huo Kunlun, slowly rotating.

The combination of cold and heat was intense.

Huo Kunlun felt a bit of pain.

However, he was also extremely excited.

"Is it a bit too close?" Xiao Ling'er asked with concern.

"No problem!"

It was a bit close, and he was indeed a bit uncomfortable, even in pain. But this pain was not something everyone could experience.

Pain and pleasure coexisted~!

As Jin Zhen and the others looked on in astonishment and sudden realization, Huo Kunlun smiled and said, "Nephew, after we start refining, I'll give it my all and may not be able to speak."

"Just pay attention to my divine perception fluctuations and adjust the intensity of the Unusual Flames accordingly."

"But first, I'll give it a try."

Huo Kunlun wanted to practice first.

After all, he had never come into contact with these Unusual Flames and didn't know their characteristics, so he couldn't afford to waste materials.

Then, under the watchful eyes of Lin Fan and the others, Huo Kunlun effortlessly and smoothly, like a flowing stream, as if it were as simple as eating and drinking, used these Unusual Flames to refine a medium-grade Spirit Artifact flying sword.

The most astonishing part was that the materials he used were seemingly ordinary.

"Hiss!"

"Five Unusual Flames, so powerful?!"

Jin Zhen and the others were all amazed and thrilled, each eager to give it a try.

They understood that with those materials, Huo Kunlun should only be able to refine an ordinary Spirit Artifact flying sword at best.

But at this moment, he exceeded expectations and refined a medium-grade Spirit Artifact, and he did it with such ease.

They knew Huo Kunlun too well.

This was not a further breakthrough in Huo Kunlun's refining technique but a display of the power of the Unusual Flames!

As skilled refiners and experts in handling flames, they couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement at this moment.

However, Huo Kunlun frowned slightly, "There is indeed a significant boost, but as it's our first time handling these Unusual Flames, we don't fully understand their characteristics yet, and there were indeed some mistakes."

"If everything were perfect, this flying sword could be even stronger, perhaps not reaching the level of a superior Spirit Artifact, but its might would definitely increase significantly."

"What a pity."

Ma Canlan, Zhao Tiezhu, and the others: "..."

Ah, yes, yes, yes.

You've said it all, the good and the bad.

You've taken all the glory, what can we say?

...

After that, there were several more tests, and the elders also joined in.

After about half an hour, the official refining began! They no longer played tricks on each other; when it came to their professional field, everyone was fully focused without any distractions.

This wasn't just about completing the 'task' but also about maintaining the reputation of themselves and the entire Fire Virtue Sect! With the support of five Unusual Flames, all the powerful members of the Fire Virtue Sect gathered, and they consumed a large amount of precious materials...

If they couldn't refine a satisfactory artifact, or if everyone else succeeded while they failed, how could they save face?

It was impossible to save face.

Xiao Ling'er's expression was also tense.

She had to pay attention to everyone's divine perception fluctuations, using them as a guide to adjust the intensity of the flames.

Sometimes, four Unusual Flames would erupt simultaneously, or they would vary in strength.

The most crucial part was that she had to manage everyone on her own.

Therefore, she dared not be the slightest bit careless.

Lin Fan watched the busy crowd, and his heart was filled with anticipation.

"We're all experts in this field, and even if we fail, we have backup materials. The only unknown is the final product."

"I hope..."

"It won't be bad!"

This refining process took a full half a month! During this time, both Huo Kunlun and the elders had their share of failures.

They even failed more than once.

But fortunately, in the end, they succeeded! They perfectly met Lin Fan's requirements, and with Huo Kunlun's guidance, they even exceeded Lin Fan's expectations. For example...

First, this was still a Mother-Child Artifact.

But what was even more astonishing was that the entire set of artifacts served as the 'Mother,' not just the Barrett.

It wasn't just the 'bullets' that were the 'Child Artifacts,' but all the components, including the bullets, were 'Child Artifacts.'

Like the barrel...

After discussing with Lin Fan, Huo Kunlun learned that the length of the barrel could enhance the power of the bullets to some extent. Therefore, the barrel itself was given the effect of self-adjusting length.

After a series of changes, failures, and successes, half a month had passed.

The Barrett was finally assembled and placed before Lin Fan.

Looking at the hideous, jet-black Barrett shimmering with metallic luster, Lin Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of attachment.

Huo Kunlun, however, had a solemn expression as he said, "Currently, all the components have been successfully refined and meet the requirements, making the entire set a Supreme Spirit Artifact."

"We're just one step away from infusing the Immortal Crystal and making it a Growth-type Artifact."

"Once successful..."

"Its value will increase a thousandfold."

"But..."

Jin Zhen and the others also had intense gazes.

"Is this similar to the special artifact 'Gatling' of the Namagatling Bodhisattva?"

"Amazing!"

"A Growth-type Artifact, perhaps it will become another renowned Gatling in the future?"

"What Gatling? This is Barrett!"

Among the praises, Huo Kun lun's expression became even more tense as he said, "The problem lies here, Brother Lin, although the basic crafting is complete."

"But its power..."

"I have no bottom in my heart."

"Do you really want to integrate the Immortal Crystal?"

An Immortal Crystal is a good thing.

Its value is high. Without an Immortal Crystal, there would be no growth-type Artifact."

However, Huo Kunlun thought that this gun-type Artifact was not as powerful as they made it out to be. Should one really feed it the Immortal Crystal?

But if the final product does not meet expectations, wouldn't that be a great loss?

Upon hearing these words, Lin Fan hesitated for a moment.

An Immortal Crystal is indeed a good thing!

A few days ago, he had also heard Huo Kunlun say this.

Those holy palaces are growth-type Artifacts, always in cultivation, which is the foundation of their strength.

Therefore, Huo Kunlun's suggestion was for Lin Fan to craft the Moon Embrace Palace as a growth-type Artifact. In the future, whether for prestige or other purposes, it would be sufficient.

Most importantly, Huo Kunlun was very familiar with these holy palaces.

At the very least, there would be no failure.

"Palace or Barrett?"

"..."

"One is standard and traceable."

"The other could be a piece of junk, but it might also become a supreme treasure."

"I choose..."

"To take a gamble!"

Lin Fan made his decision.

Being a modern person, and having come this far, to regret now would mean all previous efforts would be in vain.

"Uncle Huo."

"Integrate it!"

"I want to try."

"..."

"Alright."

Huo Kunlun took out the Immortalcystal, somewhat moved.

This is a good thing, something he had never touched before.

But...

What the final result would be, he really had no bottom in his heart.

...

The entire process was not complicated and carried little risk.

After all, they had long been preparing for this. It was precisely because of this that it was merely a supreme Spirit Artifact; otherwise, with their methods, crafting a supreme Dao Soldier, or even a higher existence, would not be too difficult.

However...

Xiao Ling'er watched, somewhat nervously.

"Why is its aura weakening?"

"Ah, it has already fallen from a supreme Spirit Artifact?"

"The aura is now only at the Superior Spirit Artifact level?"

"Indeed." Huo Kunlun nodded, gesturing not to panic: "This is a normal phenomenon. A growth-type Artifact, though strong, is a bottomless pit during the transformation process."

"Although I haven't seen it, ancient texts record it as such."

Xiao Ling'er and Lin Fan: "..."

So you haven't seen it either?

Fortunately, after degrading to the Superior Spirit Artifact level, Barrett's aura stabilized.

The integration was also complete.

To the naked eye, there seemed to be no difference.

Huo Kunlun said, "Drip blood to recognize the master, then refine it. After that, you just need to combine it with various precious materials and immortal gold, and it will absorb their essence to grow."

"However, not every growth will be successful. After all, not all materials will make it stronger after integration."

"However, based on the materials we used earlier, as long as it doesn't absorb water-related materials or immortal gold, it won't 'retreat.' Other materials will at most result in less obvious growth."

"Understood."

Lin Fan nodded.

He then dripped blood to recognize the master and refined it in one go.

Though Lin Fan was a straw man, he had prepared for such a situation beforehand. Therefore, he had specially saved some 'essence blood' and pretended to drip a drop, making the Spirit Artifact recognize him and refine it into a life-bound Artifact, which he could still manage.

After the refinement was successful, a sense of command naturally arose.

At a thought, Barrett vanished.

In the change of thoughts, Barrett reappeared.

Lin Fan lifted his hands, the touch and texture making him feel happy.

"Didn't have a chance to play with guns on Earth, but didn't expect to play with them on the Immortal Martial Continent, and it's a Barrett right from the start. Amazing~!"

He felt elated.

"From now on, please call me Venerable Barrett."

The fellow grinned.

Seeing Lin Fan's happiness, Huo Kunlun didn't pour cold water on him.

But he couldn't help but be curious.

After Lin Fan played with it for a while and calmed down a bit, he couldn't help but ask, "How does it feel?"

"Should we test its power?"

"I don't seek to defy heaven. As long as it can reach the power of a regular Superior Spirit Artifact, it has cultivation value..."

He was quite restrained.

But his meaning was clear.

Spending so much manpower, material, and financial resources, even integrating an Immortal Crystal, if it doesn't even match the power of a regular artifact of the same grade, it would be better to cut losses early.

There would be no cultivation value.

The more one cultivates, the greater the loss.

"Then... shall we test?"

Lin Fan was also inclined to do so.

His hands were itching badly.

Men, having a desirable toy in hand, couldn't resist playing with it immediately, especially when it was a modified Barrett.

Isn't this more stimulating than the fire phoenix mouse gun in a certain three-hundred-million-dollar game?

(End of Chapter)

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