Astral Cockroach

PS1: These past few chapters seem to have laid the groundwork for the plot a bit too much; I'll speed things up and skip ahead.

PS2: Many readers have reflected that the plot is progressing too slowly, so I will speed things up a bit in the future.

Each martial arts training pod is equipped with a Level 1 backup power box.

The Level 1 power box is located in the corner, corresponding to the Level 1 source crystal, releasing ultra-high frequency electric waves to the Level 2 source crystals embedded on both sides of the wall. It is the main source of electrical energy for the entire pod.

To avoid affecting the experiment, heavy lead blocks are used to cover and shield the transmission of electric waves.

… …

Faced with the doubts of his two teammates, Banbu knew that he had to show some real skills.

He walked to the corner and uncovered the lead block.

The divine pattern at his heart position burst into bright light, and he used his metal alteration ability to gradually transform the metal of the wall into ordinary, controllable metal.

Half a minute passed, and he altered a 4-centimeter-long cutting line.

The strength of the metal material in the training room was too high. Cutting 3 centimeters consumed about 200,000 origin stones worth of origin power.

A vacuum of origin power formed around Banbu's body. Because the pod was sealed, the origin power could not be replenished in time, and the vacuum range became larger and larger, quickly draining the entire pod.

"Banbu… Mountain Master Banbu… What are you doing?" Princess Jinqiu was dumbfounded: This is a metal transformation ability that only a few insect kings who have awakened metal abilities can master!

Banbu said, "I'm going to dismantle the things inside; they'll be very useful."

Princess Fengyang looked a little scared and cautiously reminded him: "Mountain Master Banbu… um, the Azure Mantis King instructed us not to damage the structure of the nest… I guess, their Blade Mantis Tribe probably, maybe, intends to repair some of the wreckage…"

"Repair?!" Banbu asked, "Are they still planning to send this thing back to the sky?"

Princess Fengyang chuckled and said, "That's not possible."

Princess Jinqiu explained: "The origin power concentration nearby is good. A plain can be opened up below the mountain to plant vegetation on a large scale, and many places are also suitable for sowing life seeds. We guess that the Blade Mantis Tribe probably intends to use this piece of wreckage as a residential nest."

Banbu said, "I'll only dismantle one. Don't worry, if they don't agree, we can put it back in the future."

Princess Jinqiu and Princess Fengyang looked at each other and gently moved their antennae, barely agreeing.

… …

The convection speed of origin power in the pod couldn't keep up with the consumption, so he couldn't stay there any longer. Banbu simply stopped on top of the wreckage at night to rest.

Carefully controlling the consumption of origin power, he would cut once and rest for two days to recover the consumed origin power.

With such a terrifying rate of absorbing natural origin power, it was difficult not to attract the attention of other insects.

The Azure Mantis King noticed the changes in Banbu's body.

"Mountain Master Banbu, are you getting used to staying in the Orchid Mountains?"

"Not bad."

In the beginning, some warriors reported that Banbu had come to freeload and was excessively lazy.

The Azure Mantis King didn't believe it at all. It was very clear that Banbu had successively purchased more than 4 million origin stones worth of goods from the Blade Mantis Tribe. According to the merchants, the annual income of this young mountain master's territory exceeded 400,000 origin stones. There was also definite news that this person had earned tens of millions of origin stones helping the Fire Roach and the Fire Roach Kingdom open boxes and cabinets during treasure hunts.

Such a wealthy insect would never care about the little origin power food distributed by the Blade Mantis Tribe.

At first, being lazy and unfocused was a bit abnormal.

Recently, suddenly desperately using his abilities was even more abnormal.

"How is the research progress lately? Any major discoveries?"

"Almost successful."

"Really?!"

"Why would I lie to you?"

"Mountain Master Banbu, you're consuming too much every day, aren't you? I feel a little bad about that! Is there anything I can help you with? Just tell me."

"Not for now. If there is, I'll look for you."

"How long will it take specifically?"

"Spring is coming!" Banbu thought for a while and said, "At most 10 days. Some help will be needed then, and Mountain Master Jinqiu will come to find you."

… …

After this exchange, the treatment of Banbu, Jinqiu, and Fengyang's group improved. They received a free Level D origin power food every night. The Azure Mantis King also sent warriors to guard outside the laboratory to prevent the researched technology from being stolen by other groups, causing disputes.

Ten days later, Banbu finally cut out the Level 1 large power box, along with a 6-meter-long section of wire, and also cut off 5 Level 2 source crystals.

Princess Jinqiu also collected a sufficient amount of metal materials.

The remaining work was very easy.

Banbu first made a steel pipe frame model, passed it down, and Princess Jinqiu and Princess Fengyang were responsible for it.

Banbu personally made the most important fan blades and motor, and completed them in two days.

At the same time, according to the requirements, the Azure Mantis King selected a small mountain peak in the Orchid Mountains, used earth and stone abilities to create the base for the wind power station, and solidified a flat area as an experimental site. According to Banbu's requirements, the site had to be flat and smooth.

The Blade Mantis Tribe warriors helped, and various prepared wind power station components were moved over.

The news spread, and successively, hundreds of county princess-level warriors engaged in research emerged from the laboratory to watch the excitement.

Banbu began to use his metal abilities to set up the power station.

He timed it perfectly, starting work at noon and completing it completely by evening.

The experiment began.

Experimental materials: A sweeping robot that had run out of power; a Level 1 power box and a Level 3 power box that had run out of power; Level 2 source crystals used for relay transmission, fixed at 6-meter intervals using earth and stone abilities.

The distance between the wind power station and the experimental flat ground was 30 meters.

The wind blew, the fan blades turned, and the motor generated electricity.

The electricity was introduced into the Level 1 power box, and the Level 1 source crystal released ultra-high frequency electric waves, which were transmitted to the Level 2 source crystals. The Level 2 source crystals transmitted to each other and then to the Level 3 power box.

The Level 3 source crystal released ultra-high frequency electric waves to charge the sweeping robot.

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"There's a reaction!" Princess Jinqiu shouted excitedly.

The moment the circuit was connected, the surrounding warriors all felt the "electrical energy" being generated and felt the sweeping robot charging.

It was basically confirmed that it could be used normally away from the wreckage!

Thoughts of discussion rose and fell, intertwined, and also mixed with sighs, which were issued by those warriors who were also studying "sweeping robots."

They had worked hard all winter, but it was all for nothing!

They continued to wait for about an hour, and the sky completely darkened.

The sweeping robot finally accumulated enough power.

The Azure Mantis King personally inspected it, taking a stone and shaving off powder to sprinkle on the ground.

The sweeping robot was activated, rolled forward, and cleaned up the garbage.

"It can be used completely away from the wreckage!" The Azure Mantis King announced with surging mental power: "The problem of cleaning the metal utensils on the ground has been completed first by Princess Jinqiu's group, and they will be rewarded with 10 origin power crystals!"

10 origin power crystals are equivalent to 1 million origin stones. The 3 warriors divided them equally, and each one could get 330,000 origin stones.

For most county princess warriors with God-given seeds, this income far exceeded the annual income of their territory.

For those county princesses who did not have God-given seeds and were promoted by their elders of the same race, 330,000 origin stones was an enormous fortune.

The experiment was over.

In public, the Azure Mantis King said to Banbu: "Mountain Master Banbu, the key to success should be the motor you made, right?"

Banbu said, "That's right."

The Azure Mantis King said: "This is your discovery, thank you for sharing it. Of course, just thanking you is definitely not enough. Our Blade Mantis Tribe is willing to spend another 5 origin power crystals to buy the manufacturing method. What do you think?"

Is this buying out intellectual property rights? 5 origin power crystals is too little, right?

Banbu asked: "Can't I make motors in the future?"

"That's not the case." The Azure Mantis King said: "We will organize a group of warriors who have mastered metal abilities to mass-produce this kind of motor in your way, including building other metal objects for wind power stations, matching them with other things, and selling them together."

It turned out that they didn't have any awareness of intellectual property rights yet. Saying it was buying was actually a disguised reward.

Banbu agreed: "No problem."

The Azure Mantis King happily said: "Many warriors from different kingdoms present here are witnesses. This matter is agreed upon, and neither party can go back on it. In the future, how many origin stones our Blade Mantis Kingdom sells the things for, whether it's a loss or a profit, has nothing to do with Mountain Master Banbu."

Banbu said: "That's for sure."

With the matter agreed upon, the Azure Mantis King began to recruit laborers on the spot.

There were many jobs: refining metal, manufacturing motors, steel pipes, fan blades, and the transportation and installation of things after they were sold, all of which had corresponding origin stones to take.

When metal abilities reached a certain level, these jobs were not difficult to do, and the remuneration set by the Azure Mantis King on the spot was quite considerable.

Most of the warriors were willing to join, and it was very clear that they were the batch of warriors who didn't use their brains and had been freeloading in the wreckage.

A small number of warriors dispersed and returned to the laboratory to continue their research. These warriors were more intelligent, accustomed to thinking about problems, and ambitious, wanting to make big money by doing research.

With the labor force in place, the Azure Mantis King began to assign tasks according to different strengths and specific metal abilities.

Next, Banbu saw an incredible scene: there were as many as 117 warriors who had just been recruited, from 17 different insect races. However, between different races, they seemed to have an innate ability to cooperate, and the efficiency was extremely high. In just half an hour, the Azure Mantis King assigned specific tasks to each warrior, which was delayed by setting specific labor costs.

When it came to money, it was inevitable to be long-winded.

If it were a life-and-death battle, it would probably be settled in a minute or two.

This was by no means because the Azure Mantis King's command ability was so strong; it should be determined by genes. There was an innate ability to cooperate tacitly between insect races on this planet!

Banbu watched in amazement for a while, and when he came back to his senses, he realized another money problem.

"Azure Mantis King, I named this thing 'Wind Power Station'. Um, how many of these power stations are you planning to build?"

The Azure Mantis King said: "Let's build 100 first to see if they sell well. If they sell well, we'll continue to mass-produce them."

The Azure Mantis King also said meaningfully: "Mountain Master Banbu, you should have realized it long ago, right? The warriors who have mastered metal abilities in various kingdoms, led by the Blade Mantis and Gold Mantis Kingdoms, form an alliance, work together, and get rich together. If you are willing, you are now a member of the alliance."

"I understand!" Banbu carefully considered his words and said: "Azure Mantis King, don't you think it's too troublesome to extract metal from the soil? Give me another 5 origin power crystals, and I'll teach you a simple method that can extract metal in large quantities."