Idle time was time wasted, so Ming Zhitian agreed. Soon, the two began assembling the next mechanical beast.
After a while, Elder Chang Jiang assembled a Wushan Giant holding a Paris Fortress! It was ten zhang tall.
In contrast, Ming Zhitian, proceeding step by step, only created a Xuanwu Lake Turtle. This was his original intention. If he couldn't defeat them, couldn't he at least defend?
For some reason, ever since Ming Zhitian arrived here, witnessing Elder Chang Jiang's mastery of mechanical beasts had inexplicably elevated his own mechanical skills to a higher level, making them more exquisite. Perhaps it was an illusion.
The Wushan Giant lifted the heavy Paris Fortress and swung it towards the Xuanwu Lake Turtle!
The Xuanwu Lake Turtle immediately assumed a circular defensive posture and endured the heavy blow head-on!
"Boom!"
Dust instantly billowed. The expected outcome of being crushed in one move did not materialize; the Xuanwu Lake Turtle remained motionless, retracted within.
The Wushan Giant swung again! The entire Paris Fortress heavily struck the metal turtle shell, emitting resonant sparks!
Visible cracks appeared. Just as the Wushan Giant was about to deliver a third blow, Ming Zhitian controlled the Xuanwu Lake Turtle's shell to instantly reveal sharp, pointed spikes!
Elder Chang Jiang was slightly surprised. He thought the Xuanwu Lake Turtle was turning to offense, but he was mistaken. As the Wushan Giant brought the Paris Fortress crashing down, the Xuanwu Lake Turtle, along with its spikes, was flattened. The lake turtle turned into turtle jelly.
Another three rounds concluded, and Ming Zhitian sighed and shook his head, "I, lost again."
Elder Chang Jiang offered him guidance: "Although your Xuanwu Lake Turtle has good defense, a purely defensive stance will only mask your own offensive strengths. Even when facing a strong opponent, you must be fearless."
"The path of mechanics is ever-changing. It not only relies on the integration of manufacturing techniques and materials but also on adhering to the principles of offense and defense. Puppets are not wood, and human hearts are not as cold as in ancient times. With a heart connected to the puppet, man and machine become one, and all things become mechanics."
"Furthermore, do not solely focus on the physical strength of the puppet. The key is to expose weaknesses and conceal them, thereby crafting a pure masterpiece that is fearless and indestructible."
Listening to the old man's words, Ming Zhitian had a sudden realization, grasping the true meaning of the *Yu Qi Jue*. All things could be controlled. Even without any spiritual energy, on the contrary, the martial path did not require spiritual energy! All principles were interconnected, leading back to the origin. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
It turned out that Ming Zhitian had been on the wrong path of martial cultivation all along. In reality, he had always been on the path of both magical and martial cultivation, not true martial cultivation. Elder Chang Jiang's words benefited him immensely.
He then began to create puppet-human integrated mechanical beasts, striving for unity between man and beast, adhering to the principles of balanced offense and defense. This was the way to surpass mechanical art and aspire to the path of mechanics!
Elder Chang Jiang also found much enjoyment in Ming Zhitian. He too began to create mechanical beasts.
In this place devoid of light, with no day or night, only the illumination from the hellfire, an old man and a young man diligently and happily crafted their respective mechanical beasts by the light.
Normally, Ming Zhitian would spend a considerable amount of time to create one mechanical puppet. Now, with skilled hands, he completed three creations in less than half an hour.
Toothless Tail Beast, Scales of Justice, Lord of the Fiery Sea.
The first match was between Ming Zhitian's Toothless Tail Beast and Elder Chang Jiang's Four-Armed Beggar!
The Toothless Tail Beast charged forward first! Although it had no teeth, its most formidable weapon was its tail! All the sharp teeth and blades were assembled at the tailbone.
Seeing the sharp tail sweep towards him, the Four-Armed Beggar moved its two arms, forcefully grabbing the Toothless Tail Beast's tailbone. Even as the sharp teeth and blades pierced its arms, it held on tightly, pulling it closer!