Chapter 1155: Chapter 471: Hard Stone Chapter 1155: Chapter 471: Hard Stone Although the Venom Horn Gun is called a gun, it’s more like a cannon. Wang Tao picked it up easily with one hand, finding it not heavy at all.

Wang Tao studied it for a while, and by the time Blacky arrived, he had roughly figured out how to operate the gun.

The firing speed of the Venom Horn Gun wasn’t fast, capable of shooting once every three seconds. But this speed was much faster compared to the air rifle.

Unlike the air rifle, however, the Venom Horn Gun needed “bullets,” which were Crystal Cores. It was similar to the Crystal Energy Weapons manufactured by the institute, which also used Crystal Cores as ammunition.

A Crystal Core could be inserted into the rear of the Venom Horn Gun. Since it was a Level 5 weapon, only a Level 5 Crystal Core could be used. In terms of energy consumption, depending on the quality, a Level 5 Crystal Core could fire 30-60 shots. The higher the quality of the Crystal Core used, the slower the reduction in durability. So, if possible, it was better to use high-quality Crystal Cores.

Compared to the two Crystal Energy Guns that Wang Tao held, this Venom Horn Gun was obviously stronger. It fired faster than the Crystal Energy Guns, the bullets were poisonous, and it also came equipped with a “Poison Rain” Ability.

The Poison Rain ability was interesting, as it would instantly consume all the energy in a Crystal Core, transforming it into venom bullets to fire.

That meant if Wang Tao used an orange Level 5 Crystal Core as ammunition, with a total of 60 venom bullets, then when he used Poison Rain, he could instantly fire all sixty bullets.

The firepower was estimated to be quite exaggerated–after all, it would be sixty venom bullets.

If he encountered a large monster and managed to hit it with all sixty venom bullets, even a Level 5, monster probably wouldn’t be able to withstand it, would it?

Of course, using such a powerful move came with a cost.

Firstly, it would instantly consume one Level 5 Crystal Core. Level 5 Crystal Cores were rare and expensive. This wasn’t just shooting; this was literally burning money.

Secondly, there was a cooldown period; after using Poison Rain, there would be a one-day cooldown, so this powerful move could only be used once a day. The limitation was quite significant.

Finally, and most importantly, the rate of durability consumption would increase for a certain period after using Poison Rain.

Wang Tao had not yet found a way to increase durability, which was still very important to him. If the durability consumption accelerated, leading to the gun reaching zero durability and becoming scrapped, that would be somewhat of a loss.

So, it was best to use this powerful move at critical moments, and after using it, he shouldn’t continue using the gun but let it rest; otherwise, it might get scrapped…

“Lightning, come and eat!”

Wang Tao called out through the intercom.

Moments later, a dark shadow swiftly entered the cave and pounced on Wang Tao.

“Eat.”

Wang Tao petted Lightning’s head, and Lightning immediately opened its mouth wide, swiftly swallowing the Level 5, mutated plant on the ground.

“Eh?”

However, after Lightning swallowed the carcass, Wang Tao suddenly realized that the root of the Venom Trumpet Flower was still there and had a blood bar. He hadn’t seen this while the flower’s carcass had been covering it.

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“Could it be that this thing can continue to grow trumpet flowers?”

If that was true, it would be a good thing indeed!

At that moment, Wei Zhenguo and others also hurried over, evidently having heard what Wang Tao just said over the intercom.

“Is everyone all right?”

“We’re fine! We each faced a Level 4, Lord. If there had been any problems, we should just find a block of tofu to kill ourselves with it!”

Xiang Hongbin laughed.

Exploring the cave wasn’t child’s play. Although they were confident in their abilities, they weren’t reckless, so even though they had split up from Wang Tao, they had each formed a small team to fight. A few people attacking a Level 4, Lord plant together, especially since the plants didn’t run… it was mostly manageable.

“That’s good.”

Wang Tao smiled and nodded, then briefly explained what had just happened.

“Such a bizarre, mutated plant…”

Hearing that this mutated trumpet flower could move like a snake made everyone vigilant.

And regarding its leftover roots, they shared the same thought as Wang Tao–that it might grow into another mutated trumpet flower.

“Let’s leave it then. I’ll come back and check it later.”

Wang Tao decided not to destroy this rootstock. He planned to find a large stone to block the entrance to the cave, to prevent others from coming in and interfering with his experiment.

But just blocking the entrance wouldn’t be enough; most people have a rebellious mindset: the more you forbid them, the more they want to come in.

So, Wang Tao prepared to carve a few words at the entrance, believing that, given his status as a principal, no teacher or student would fail to understand.

“You go carve the words, we’ll bring over a stone!”

Wei Zhenguo and the others began to help.

The entrance of the cave wasn’t very large, and since it was deep in the Stone Forest, just covering it with one big stone should work.

“Okay.”

Wang Tao pulled out his Sharp Long Knife and plunged it into a relatively smooth rock face outside the cave.

Pft–
The tip of the knife pierced the rock face, but Wang Tao’s expression turned rather exciting.

Although he hadn’t gone all out, he hadn’t held back much either. For a Fifth Order Awakener’s strike, the fact that the knife tip only penetrated about a centimeter?

Something was wrong, these rocks were strange!

The rocks were generally gray, cold to the touch, and felt no different from ordinary rocks. But the hardness felt just as strong as the ordinary Level 4 Shields that Wang Tao held!