Chapter 300: Steam-powered War Technology
Translator: Lordbluefire Editor: Lordbluefire
The air churned wildly.
The jets of steam shot extremely far away, at scalding temperature, leaving behind long trails.
Feng Lin’s eyes almost fell out of his head. This wasn’t scientific at all.
Steam-powered flying shuttle? This was such a backward technology. Humans had already discovered steam-powered vehicles since the Ancient Earth Era, and they stopped using it after a short period of time. The period of steam technology only lasted for a short two hundred years before it was changed to electrical power.
Now, ten thousand years had already pa.s.sed.
Why would there be flying shuttles that were using steam technology? They were even able to soar in s.p.a.ce? If it wasn’t for him witnessing this personally, Feng Lin would never have believed it.
The flying shuttles were fat in shape and looked like hot-air balloons, yet their speeds were extremely quick, reaching a velocity of about half the speed of light.
The radar of the Flowerfruit Mountain showed many densely-packed dots of light, roughly about three hundred of them. They were like locusts swarming the surroundings.
In this current era, for things that couldn’t be explained by science and technology, they were considered mysteries.
From the steam-powered flying shuttles, Feng Lin could feel a thick scent of mystery.
The energy utilization rate of steam energy was just too low. In order to maintain this sublight state, they had to exhaust impossibly vast amounts of steam at every moment. This was simply illogical and unimaginable.
It was impossible for these steam-powered flying shuttles to contain large amounts of capacity for energy. They also wouldn’t be able to mine for minerals and resources indefinitely. Besides there were some mysterious powers at work, Feng Lin couldn’t think of any other possibilities.
The giant tattered-looking shuttle was like a large whale surrounded by countless smaller fishes.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
A black-colored guided missile emitting flames shot out. Its appearance was extremely ancient, yet its power was incomparably powerful. When it blasted into the tattered-looking shuttle, explosions instantly occurred.
Blue flames burned in the vacuum of s.p.a.ce, lasting for a long time. The metal covering the exterior of the giant shuttle was melted as the flames continued to extend inward.
However, the tattered flying shuttle began to vibrate at high speeds, rapidly shedding its external layer, causing a large number of metallic sheets to cascade down.
After shedding the external layer, the tattered-looking flying shuttle finally revealed its true appearance. Countless black-colored cannons extended from the shuttle’s body.
RUMBLE~
The light was blinding as numerous thick pillars of light blasted out, shaking the heavens and earth.
Over ten small-scaled steam-powered shuttles were instantly exploded into pieces.
Yet, the remaining steam-powered shuttles seemed to not know retreat. They took the chance and rushed over instead like swarms of locusts intent on destroying an area, completely surrounding the giant flying shuttle.
Numerous fire grenades were launched out, causing the giant shuttle to catch fire.
Chi, chi, chi~
Amidst the flames, an arc of electricity extended outward from the giant shuttle, forming into a giant web that instantly demolished another ten steam-powered shuttles.
The steam-powered shuttles were constructed from black metal. When the electricity flowed in, their interiors instantly exploded into pieces.
The remaining steam-powered shuttles scattered like birds. At this moment, mysterious lines could be seen on their black bodies, criss-crossing with each other and forming a hexagon image that stacked together, becoming an extremely complex formation diagram.
In the next instant, fluctuations could be felt in the air as formless light particles gathered, forming a light barrier that blocked the arc of electricity.
Mysterious powers had the word ‘mysterious’ in them because they were something scientists couldn’t explain yet.
Although interstellar humans had reached an unprecedented peak in science, they weren’t able to crack all the profound truths of the universe yet.
The poor giant shuttle was like an elephant surrounded by countless hungry, evil wolves. Both sides began a s.p.a.ce battle, causing flames to fill the air and illuminate this patch of outer s.p.a.ce.
Those smaller planets in the surroundings were all hit by the aftershocks and immediately collapsed, becoming countless shards of shattered fragments as they were blasted everywhere.
Although the Flowerfruit Mountain was in the concealed state, it didn’t mean that it was formless. It had no choice but to dodge for fear of being damaged.
Steam-powered war technology!
The two different kinds of technologies clashed in mid-air. At the moment they collided, both were in full swing, no room for mercy.
From the start until the end, both parties didn’t have any other interactions. It was like they wouldn’t stop until one side was wiped out.
Although the steam-powered shuttles were far inferior to the giant shuttle in terms of individual prowess, they were using guerilla tactics and surrounded the giant shuttle, just like a pack of wolves.
On the other hand, the mysterious missiles of the giant shuttle might look ancient in appearances, but their powers didn’t need to be doubted. Flames burned in outer s.p.a.ce and after that, icy chill followed. The rays of light being emitted seemed capable of causing matters to disintegrate.
After destroying over a hundred steam-powered shuttles, the tattered-looking s.h.i.+p looked even more like a wreck now.
It was now even more motley in appearance. Sparks flew everywhere as explosions in small radiuses occurred. It seemed to be on the verge of breaking down.
Feng Lin knew that it was time for him to act.
The people on the tattered giant shuttle were humans!
These steam-powered flying shuttles weren’t human technology. It was so ancient and strange that it surpa.s.sed one’s imagination.
There was naturally no need for Feng Lin to consider who he should help.
(Those that are not of my race, I can never trust their motives!)
“Zixia, deactivate concealment state and began a full-force attack!” Feng Lin commanded.
“Yes, master,” replied Zixia.
Ripple~
The light barrier dispersed as the s.p.a.ce twisted. A silver-colored s.p.a.ce shuttle suddenly appeared! Its body was seamless and filled with an aura of science and fantasy. It was like a silver shooting star that reflected the starlight.
The moment it appeared, both parties instantly noticed it.
Regardless of parties, they all rapidly retreated. Both were extremely wary.
“Quantum Extermination Cannon, full load!” Feng Lin commanded.
From its location, the Flowerfruit Mountain shot out a thick beam of light that resembled a long sword piercing outward. Particles gathered as a blast of powerful current shot out.
All the quantum particles were even smaller than atoms. They destroyed enemies from the subatomic level, and everywhere it pa.s.sed by, scenes of devastation could be seen.
The small planets that were in the way were all blasted apart.
With a single shot, over fifty steam-powered shuttles were turned into dust and dispersed in outer s.p.a.ce, no longer existing.
The quantum cannon’s beam continued extending toward the depths of the universe. Its final destination was unknown.
The might of a single shot was terrifying to the extreme, causing the steam-powered shuttles to lose a big fraction of their total force.
The remaining steam-powered shuttles were now frightened and began to flee in all directions.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!
Cannon shots filled the air.
The tattered-looking shuttle understood that this newly-emerged silver shuttle was a friend and not a foe. It caused the steam-powered shuttles to suffer heavy damage the moment it appeared. The giant shuttle naturally wouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to whack them while they were down.
In an instant, the giant shuttle also attacked with full force, causing tens of those steam-powered shuttles to be destroyed. The remaining ones all vanished as they fled at full speed.
…
Remaining energy 68%!
The quantum cannon was emitting smoke as it was slowly retracted back into the Flowerfruit Mountain.
Staring at the remaining percentage of energy, Feng Lin smiled bitterly.
As the saying went, one mustn’t act cool or they might be struck by lightning!
A single shot had instantly consumed 32% of the stored energy.
It meant that the entire energy stored within the Flowerfruit Mountain would at most allowed it to fire three shots.
Luckily, Feng Lin achieved his purpose and caused those steam-powered shuttles to flee.
The giant tattered-looking shuttle slowly moved closer and sent out a wired transmission.
After Feng Lin’s shuttle indicated acceptance, a muscular figure appeared from the giant shuttle. He had a face filled with respect.
“Sir, might I inquire who you might be?” asked that guy.