Chapter 36: Ancient Flying Eagle
"Ancient Flying Eagle: Epic Product"
"Results of Fusion: Overall Performance +5.7%, Structural Stability +8.3%, Agility +6.5%, Production Sketch Formed."
"2 million Survival Points can be used to perform a second fusion."
Upon seeing the results of the fusion, An Wen was not extremely satisfied, but it was still within his expectations.
Ancient Flying Eagle was one of the ultimate products under Woodworking Skills, making it very difficult to further enhance it.
Furthermore, the knowledge from the skills that An Wen had lit and activated thus far did not contribute significantly to Ancient Flying Eagle.
"I shall perform another fusion."
Spending another 2 million Survival Points, An Wen performed the second round of fusion.
The result was...
Effectively, the same.
"Again."
Fusion after fusion, An Wen spent a total of 20 million Survival Points and performed ten consecutive fusions.
However, the fusions were futile and the attributes remained effectively the same.
Faced with such a situation, An Wen could only shrug and accept it helplessly.
He then turned towards Yuan Pan at his side.
"You aren't that useful either."
Yuan Pan shot a glance at An Wen before turning around and ignoring him.
"Don't blame me, you're the one who's unlucky."
Giving up on fusing the skills, An Wen input the sketch of Ancient Flying Eagle to the Wood Processing Plant.
"Do you wish to spend 3.5 million Survival Points to manufacture an Ancient Flying Eagle?"
"Manufacture."
"The required manufacturing time is 135 hours and the required amount of wood material is 300 units. Please ensure that there are sufficient materials."
Argh!
The icon showed that there were insufficient materials, making An Wen was greatly displeased.
He then quickly cut down some trees and placed them in the warehouse.
Once there were sufficient materials, the Wood Processing Plant began manufacturing the Ancient Flying Eagle. The progress bar also started to move and the countdown timer displayed the remaining manufacturing duration.
"Do you wish to spend 35 million Survival Points to instantly manufacture the Ancient Flying Eagle?"
"Confirm."
The corresponding number of Survival Points was deducted and the progress bar was instantly filled. The timer dropped to zero.
Filled with excitement, An Wen went to the Wood Processing Plant.
However, the completed Ancient Flying Eagle was not there; it was in the warehouse instead.
Walking over to the warehouse, An Wen found a small model of the Ancient Flying Eagle.
"Are you kidding me? This is the Ancient Flying Eagle?"
Looking at the small model in his hand, An Wen felt cheated.
However, when he took the model and walked out of the warehouse...
In that instant, a dull golden glow flashed.
The model of the Ancient Flying Eagle gradually grew bigger until it turned into an enormous wooden flying machine that was six meters long and 2.8 meters tall, with a wingspan of 12 meters.
Exquisite! Such was An Wen's first impression of the Ancient Flying Eagle.
Completely black in color, the internal mechanisms and structures of the Ancient Flying Eagle were all hidden from sight behind its wooden planks. Furthermore, there were wooden feathers on its two gigantic wings, and each of which was shockingly exquisite.
In order to reduce weight, the feathers on the wings of the Ancient Flying Eagle were all carved from the sturdiest parts of bamboo, after they were smoke-dried and specially processed.
Each feather was as thin as a cicada's wing, and yet it was peculiarly strong.
When millions of feathers were layered over each other in a staggered pattern, the entire structure became air-tight.
An Wen then tapped to open the attribute list of the Ancient Flying Eagle.
"Wooden Product: Ancient Flying Eagle"
"Grade: Epic"
"Attributes: Rise With The Wind (Special), Propulsion +150%, Parts Deterioration Reduction +180%, Impact Resistance +160%, Continued Flight +155%, Safety and Protection +120%"
"Attack Strength: 50,000 - 120,000"
"Defense Strength: 3600"
"Durability: 50,000"
Upon seeing the Ancient Flying Eagle's attribute list, An Wen became greatly satisfied.
"How does that look? It's amazing, right?"
An Wen was extremely excited.
Unfortunately, there was no one around for him to boast and show off to, except for Yuan Pan.
When he turned around, however, he realized that Yuan Pan had retreated into his shell.
What a cowardly turtle!
An Wen retorted as he kicked Yuan Pan's shell.
"You're such an embarrassment."
Yuan Pan had retreated into his shell and remained in a motionless state. Regardless, he was not going to emerge from his shell.
His genetic instincts told him that such a gigantic raptor could take him into the sky and throw him back down to his death.
As a result, Yuan Pan retreated into his shell the moment he saw the Ancient Flying Eagle.
You can't see me!
You can't see me!
After his front legs withdrew into his shell, Yuan Pan positioned his two pairs of front claws in front of his head, to protect from being pecked on and injured by the 'raptor'.
Seeing Yuan Pan's actions, An Wen was speechless.
What a scary 'tortoise'!
Too lazy to bother with Yuan Pan, An Wen climbed onto the neck of the Ancient Flying Eagle from its tail end.
Pressing one of the mechanisms, a wooden plank slid open.
Beneath it was the flight deck.
While it was called as such, it was actually an extremely small and narrow space that was barely sufficient for a person to lie flat on one's belly.
An Wen then climbed in and pressed the mechanism.
Click!
The wooden plank slid shut. Moments later, an entire wooden plank slid over his back, restricting him in his flat position lying down on his belly.
An Wen already knew that was going to happen and was not perturbed.
He stretched his legs slightly to reach the pedals, then his hands to grab the two handles on the left and right respectively.
Click click...
An Wen lifted both handles upwards and his arms were sandwiched between wooden boards - he was now attached to the mechanism used to control the wings.
At the same time, the wooden plank in front of An Wen's body slid downwards to reveal the view ahead.
Thereafter, An Wen began pedaling.
Click click click...
Clack clack clack...
The sounds of a series of interlinked mechanisms echoed throughout the city.
Following the activation of the mechanisms, the gigantic Ancient Flying Eagle spread its wings, and its tail lifted off the ground.
An Wen moved his arms up and down twice, and the wings of the Ancient Flying Eagle also flapped slightly.
"Not yet, it is still extremely strenuous to move my arms and control the wings. I need to continue charging up more energy first."
Meanwhile, An Wen continued pedaling hard with his legs without stopping.
After two minutes, An Wen felt that his arm movements were less strenuous.
He knew that he was ready to fly.
He unlocked the safety bolt for the Ancient Flying Eagle's two feet - which was the parking brake.
Pulling the handles, An Wen began moving his arms.
Click click click...
At that instant, the gigantic Ancient Flying Eagle began moving.
It's two clawed, mechanical feet began moving quickly while its wings flapped continuously, shooting the Ancient Flying Eagle forward at an extraordinary pace.
After running for slightly more than 50 meters, a gust of wind blew by.
Click!
An Wen heard a click from the speed-measuring mechanism in front of the bird. He immediately grabbed control of the wings to flap widely as he retracted the landing gear... no, it was the clawed feet of the Eagle.
The Ancient Flying Eagle's two clawed feet retracted and stuck tightly to the abdomen in the rear.
All of the propelling force was transferred to its two wings.
Flap!
Flap!
As the wings flapped, the Ancient Flying Eagle gradually ascended into the sky.
Very soon, An Wen could see the city wall below him, as well as the entire forest.
"Hahaha... I'm flying... I'm flying..."
Flight was a dream of humans ever since the beginning of time.
Of course, access to airplanes was extremely convenient now and one could board a plane to enjoy the scenic views above the clouds at any time.
However, could the effect of sitting on an airplane in the sky and controlling the Ancient Flying Eagle be the same?
Certainly not!
At that moment, An Wen felt only one thing.
He felt as if he had turned into an enormous Northern goshawk, flying freely in the sky without any restraints.
He then looked at the secluded island below, and at the horizon in the distance.
It was an extremely wonderful and incredible feeling.