"One hour," Li Xiaotian murmured. An hour was still a bit short. Unless it was a complete crushing victory, it was difficult for Imperial level martial artists to end a battle quickly.
Moreover, unlike mechs, Imperial level martial artists could endure for much longer. As long as they didn't fight to the death, their opponents could recover while fighting.
"Although an hour is limited, if it's an ambush, it can play a role beyond imagination on the battlefield."
Someone spoke. Currently, there was only one mech. If there were dozens or even hundreds, they could probably eliminate an Imperial level expert in minutes with a coordinated attack.
"Indeed. We have plenty of King level martial artists. But with the Dragon God Mech, in future wars, for every mech we have, we can field an Imperial level expert!"
"This is truly a weapon of war, comparable to demon soldiers."
"I wonder if even more powerful mechs will be developed in the future? Peak Imperial level? Heavenly level?"
Everyone spoke, viewing the Dragon God Mech's role from the perspective of warfare.
"My lords, currently, the Dragon God Mech uses nuclear energy and cannot yet connect with extraordinary energy. But give me time, and I will strive to research mechs powered by extraordinary energy. However, I will need more extraordinary elements, monster skeletons, and various extraordinary materials."
Zhang Mengyao spoke. Currently, the research institute only had monster skeletons, providing very limited research for her. It was already impressive to have developed the Dragon God Mech. But to advance further, vast amounts of extraordinary materials were necessary.
"Long Yi, go and bring over all the spoils seized from the Beast Taming Sect and the Heavenly Fire Sect for Miss Zhang to research. In future major battles, a portion of every captured item will be allocated here."
Li Xiaotian spoke. The Dragon God Mech had shown him a new path: the combination of technology and martial force. Perhaps in the future, Heavenly level mechs could truly be developed.
"Yes, Big Brother." Long Yi nodded, secretly glancing at Zhang Mengyao with a foolish smile.
"The matter of the Dragon God Mech is to be kept secret for now. No one is to be told about this!"
Li Xiaotian spoke, his voice turning a little cold. Everyone nodded in response. The emergence of the Dragon God Mech could be said to have opened up a completely new school of thought, which would be a huge blow to those awakened powers.
In the past, an Imperial level martial artist was truly an Imperial level expert, a powerful figure. But now, a King level martial artist controlling the Dragon God Mech could exhibit Imperial level strength. If this were to spread, it would surely cause many awakened powers to be uneasy.
"Beep, beep, beep!" Suddenly, ear-splitting alarm sirens blared throughout the base. The faces of everyone present changed dramatically.
"Not good, Big Brother, an Imperial level expert from the Desolate Hall has descended upon the capital!"
Long Shi-wu spoke, receiving news from the ground, his expression grave.
"Desolate Hall?" Li Xiaotian's eyes turned cold, and he immediately led everyone towards the surface.
Since Great Qin had more than a dozen Imperial level experts break through, the Imperial level martial artists from the Sword Pavilion and the Daoist Sect had left the capital.
And now, the people from the Desolate Hall had suddenly arrived. There were no Imperial level experts left guarding the surface, so they hadn't discovered the newcomers immediately.
"Boom!" As soon as Li Xiaotian and the others exited the research base, they immediately sensed several terrifying auras in the skies above the capital.
In the skies above the capital, eight figures floated, radiating terrifying auras. Three were late-stage Imperial level, and five were mid-stage Imperial level. One of them was Liu Neng, whom Li Xiaotian recognized.
The visitors were not friendly! Li Xiaotian's eyes flashed, his expression filled with coldness.
"Where is the Qin Lord of Great Qin? The Hall Master of the Desolate Hall has decreed, Qin Lord of Great Qin, come out and receive the order!"
In the skies above the capital, a voice spread throughout the entire city, filled with indifference and disdain.
"Presumptuous!"
"How dare you be so arrogant on our Great Qin's territory?"
Instantly, many in the city felt a surge of anger. Great Qin was no longer the Great Qin of the past, not the Great Qin that could be manipulated at will by awakened powers!
"Boom!" Li Xiaotian and the others instantly ascended, confronting the eight from the Desolate Hall.
"Are the people of the Desolate Hall so ill-mannered? The Qin Lord is the ruler of our Great Qin, the head of a nation. What is the Hall Master of the Desolate Hall that he dares to order our Qin Lord to personally come out and receive an order?"
Li Xiaotian spoke coldly. The twelve Imperial level experts behind him all showed anger. Great Qin was no longer the same as before. With thirteen Imperial level experts and three hundred thousand King level experts, although still far from being a match for the Desolate Hall, they were not to be trifled with so easily.
"Presumptuous! Our Desolate Hall is an ancient overlord-level power. The Hall Master's orders can command the world. What are you? How dare you disrespect our Hall Master? Does Great Qin wish to be an enemy of our Desolate Hall?"
The leader of the Desolate Hall spoke, his face filled with anger. His late-stage Imperial level aura erupted fully, his killing intent boiling.
"Disrespecting the Hall Master is punishable by death!" Another Imperial level expert from the Desolate Hall spoke, his face full of killing intent.
"Li Xiaotian, why don't you quickly kneel and apologize! Do you know the consequences your words will bring to Great Qin? Do you want Great Qin to be destroyed?"
Liu Neng roared, his face contorted with ferocity. He harbored deep hatred for Li Xiaotian.
At the same time, the other Imperial level experts of the Desolate Hall also unleashed their auras, pressing down on them. At this moment, in the capital, many ordinary people could not withstand the pressure and struggled to breathe.
"Presumptuous? I say you are presumptuous! To be so unrestrained in our Great Qin's capital, do you take us for mere decorations?"
Li Xiaotian roared, his aura surging. He single-handedly shattered the pressure from the Desolate Hall's Imperial level experts. At the same time, Long Yi and the others behind him all displayed killing intent, ready to fight to the death at Li Xiaotian's command.
At this moment, Li Xiaotian's entire aura erupted, and he held a long saber, pointing it at the people of the Desolate Hall, seemingly ready to speak at any moment.
The people of the Desolate Hall were slightly startled by this. Li Xiaotian had suppressed their aura single-handedly, which surprised them.
The old man leading the Desolate Hall saw this and could not help but show a solemn expression. He waved his hand slightly, and everyone suppressed their auras. Then, he looked at Li Xiaotian and spoke.
"You are Li Xiaotian? Heh heh, the number one expert in the current era, killing Imperial level experts while at King level, and reaching late-stage Imperial level in half a year. Not bad, no wonder you are so arrogant."
Li Xiaotian frowned, a hint of impatience flashing across his expression.
"Stop the nonsense. If the Desolate Hall wants to fight, then fight!"
"Fight!!!" Behind Li Xiaotian, Long Yi and the others shouted in unison.
"Fight!!!" On the ground, three hundred thousand King level soldiers roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens, causing the expressions of several Desolate Hall members to change.
These people from Great Qin were too insane.
"Heh heh, Li Xiaotian, don't provoke an unbeatable enemy for yourself. Although you are strong, how many Imperial level experts can you fight alone? How many Imperial level and Heavenly level experts can the Great Qin behind you withstand?"
The old man spoke, his eyes filled with mockery. He continued,
"Li Xiaotian, a wise man knows when to submit. The Desolate Hall is not something a mere Great Qin can resist."
"Indeed, Li Xiaotian, why don't you quickly kneel and confess! And make the Qin Lord roll out to receive the order! Otherwise, Great Qin will surely be annihilated!"
Liu Neng roared, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes. He had been harmed by Li Xiaotian so many times, and he had long wanted to find an opportunity to get back at him.
"Heh heh, I wonder what commands the Hall Master of the Desolate Hall has? Why don't you tell me first, and I'll consider it."
Li Xiaotian sneered, his killing intent surging in his heart.