novelraw Chapter 828 828: Testing Against A Proper Target
Chapter 828 828: Testing Against A Proper Target
Han Yu did not rush into the next step.
After understanding the composition of the ore, he stepped back from the boulder and focused entirely on recalibration. This was no longer a simple demonstration of function. This was a problem that required precision at a level far beyond ordinary mining.
He placed his hand lightly on the puppet and began adjusting its internal parameters.
The first thing he modified was the force threshold limits. Previously, the puppet's output ranges were based on general mineral densities. That approach would not work here. The hematite required a higher threshold, but the Black Blood Silica and the Violet Spirit Quartz demanded extremely fine control.
He divided the force output into micro intervals.
Instead of a continuous range, the puppet would now operate in discrete levels, each corresponding to a very narrow band of force. This allowed it to adjust incrementally rather than making large jumps in power.
Next, he adjusted the analysis core's sensitivity.
Since spirit sense penetration was limited due to the Black Blood Silica, the puppet could not rely solely on Qi-based scanning. Han Yu added a secondary method. He linked the vibration feedback from the tools directly into the analysis core. This allowed the puppet to "feel" the density changes through physical interaction.
It was a crude workaround, but effective.
Finally, he slowed down the operation speed.
Precision required time.
Once the adjustments were complete, Han Yu stepped back and activated the puppet again.
The machine moved toward the boulder.
The elders watched silently.
The puppet began its work.
At first, everything seemed stable. The analysis core scanned the surface, and the arm selected a fine chisel. The tool locked into place and began to vibrate softly as it approached the rock.
The first strike was careful.
Then the second.
Then the third.
For a moment, it seemed promising.
Then the structure failed.
Crack
A section of the rock crumbled unexpectedly, causing a chain reaction within the layered composition. The Black Blood Silica destabilized, and the Violet Spirit Quartz embedded within it shattered instantly. The faint violet glow vanished, leaving behind dull fragments.
The attempt had failed.
Han Yu glanced briefly at the elders.
Their expressions had not changed.
No disappointment.
No criticism.
That alone told him everything he needed to know.
This was expected.
'They knew it will take quite a bit of work.' He nodded slightly to himself and began making further adjustments.
The next attempt followed.
Then another.
And another.
Each time, Han Yu refined the parameters further. He adjusted tool selection sequences, altered vibration frequencies, modified force application angles, and recalibrated response delays.
Time passed.
An hour slipped by.
Failures continued.
Sometimes the hematite resisted too much and forced the puppet to increase output slightly, only for that increase to shatter the quartz moments later. Other times, the silica layer collapsed prematurely, causing the internal structure to shift and crush the crystal.
It was a delicate balance.
A balance that could not be achieved through theory alone.
Then, on the forty third attempt, something changed.
The puppet approached the rock once more.
The analysis core processed the surface.
The arm selected a smaller chisel than before.
The vibration was lower.
The angle was slightly different.
The strikes came slower.
Measured.
Controlled.
The outer layers began to separate cleanly.
No sudden collapse.
No excessive force.
The puppet continued, adjusting subtly with each movement.
Then, finally, a small fragment detached.
CLINK~
Within it, a faint violet glow remained intact.
The Violet Spirit Quartz had been extracted without damage.
Han Yu's eyes sharpened.
He stepped forward and picked up the piece.
The glow was steady.
The internal structure was preserved.
It was a success.
The elders' expressions changed for the first time.
Elder Jurhanzi gave a slight nod.
High Elder Hagun's gaze deepened.
"This is acceptable," Jurhanzi said.
But they were not done.
"Do it again."
Han Yu did not hesitate.
The puppet resumed work.
This time, it succeeded after twenty attempts.
Then again after twenty three.
The process continued.
For eight hours, Han Yu and the puppet worked continuously on the remaining sections of the boulder. Each attempt provided more data. Each success refined the system further.
By the end of it, the results were clear.
The best extraction required nineteen attempts.
The worst had been the first success at forty three.
For a finished product, such numbers would be unacceptable.
For a prototype, however, this was remarkable.
The puppet could do what even skilled cultivators struggled with. And it could do it consistently enough to improve over time.
The boulder was reduced to rubble by the end of the testing.
The elders finally raised their hands.
"That will be enough."
Han Yu deactivated the puppet.
The hall grew quiet again.
High Elder Hagun stepped forward.
His gaze lingered on the puppet for a moment before shifting to Han Yu.
"Your design has potential."
He paused briefly.
"Significant potential."
Then came the question.
"Are you willing to collaborate with the Puppet Peak for its development and production?"
The weight of that question was not small.
Han Yu understood it completely.
If he declined, he could retain full credit. The design would be his alone. But production would be limited. Scaling such a project alone would be slow and inefficient.
If he accepted, the credit would be shared. The Puppet Peak would take part in refining and manufacturing the design. But in return, the output would increase exponentially.
Han Yu did not need to think long.
"I am willing."
His answer was firm.
This was not merely a decision about credit. It was a strategic choice. By involving the Puppet Peak, he gained far more than he lost.
He gained their support.
He gained their resources.
He gained their protection.
Any opposition against him would now have to consider not only the Second Kidney Peak, but also the Puppet Peak and the interests of the sect itself.
The elders exchanged a brief glance.
Then High Elder Hagun nodded.
"Good."
Elder Jurhanzi added, "We will proceed with further evaluation and refinement."
Han Yu bowed slightly.
Inside, he was calm.
But he knew this moment marked something important.
This was no longer just his project.
It had become something much bigger.