This machete was basically a large drill bit. Even though it wasn't a high-grade artifact, the craftsmanship was still very good. The material used was extremely hard mica diamond. This diamond was not only hard, but also hard to break. It was very difficult to process, and most blacksmiths would be helpless.
However, this was Treasure Clouds Island, and the art of blacksmithing was very developed here. There were many skilled blacksmiths here.
With the machete in hand, Su Chen took advantage of the time when Gao Meng and the rest were exploring the water to practice.
This machete didn't seem difficult to use, but it required precise control of strength, speed, and angle. If he had the support of elemental energy, then it wouldn't be a problem. However, Su Chen only had brute force now.
It was better to be careful. Otherwise, it would be very awkward if the machete was broken.
Fortunately, Su Chen's perception was still good. After a few tries, Su Chen was more or less familiar with how to use the machete.
Needless to say, if this weapon was used well, its power would be very good.
If Su Chen recovered his strength, he would want to create a weapon similar to the machete. This weapon would definitely be very lethal, and it would be able to create a large hole in the enemy's body.
The trick to using the machete was to twist the machete while exerting force. This would allow the reamer to smoothly cut into the rock. Through inertia, the rock fragments would be pushed out from the wide gap in the machete. The principle was almost the same as an electric drill.
At this moment, a miner surfaced from the water and handed a rope to Su Chen. "Little brother, the location has been scouted."
"Okay."
Su Chen held the machete and dived into the water while touching the rope. The rapid current immediately washed over him.
Su Chen's clothes were instantly soaked by the seawater.
This feeling was quite strange to Su Chen.
After all, when he went into the water in the past, his body was protected by elemental energy, so he wouldn't get wet. The resistance of the water didn't affect him much, but now that he didn't have elemental energy to protect his body, the resistance underwater was obviously much greater.
However, this resistance wasn't a threat to Su Chen.
He followed the deep lock and successfully arrived at the designated location.
Su Chen punched the rock wall.
It smashed a big hole, but the destructive power was not as shocking as Su Chen had imagined.
That's right. Without the augmentation of Essence Energy, just the brute force of one's body would have limited destructive power. At most, it would be at the level of a pile driver. However, if Essence Energy was added, it would trigger a spatial explosion effect. The destructive power would be at the level of an explosion.
The path of body cultivation was indeed not easy to walk. He had to recover his vitality as soon as possible.
Grabbing the Mountain-grinder, Su Chen used the spinning force to push forward and began to carve out a hole.
Su Chen originally thought that it would be a very simple matter, but under the water, under the impact of the current, his body was completely unable to maintain stability. It was difficult for him to exert his strength to the extreme, which caused the efficiency of opening the hole to become much slower.
In total, he had to open a passage of two hundred meters to the north to allow the sea to drain away.
Moreover, the hole couldn't be too small. Otherwise, the flow of the seawater would be very slow, and he might need to open up a few more channels.
"I have to hurry up!"
Su Chen was currently unable to hold his breath underwater for too long. An hour was probably his limit. He had to make full use of every minute and second.
Sprinting at full speed, the Mountain-grinder in Su Chen's hand emitted a buzzing sound. Su Chen's hands nimbly controlled the Mountain-grinder, allowing it to maintain a high frequency of rotation. Perhaps because it was on the right track, the subsequent carving speed increased by a lot.
The distance of two hundred meters was shorter than Su Chen had imagined. About seven or eight minutes later, Su Chen had opened up a passage. A huge amount of seawater immediately poured into a huge hole in the mine.
This mine was even deeper, so the seawater could completely pour in.
Su Chen took a few breaths and began to carve out a hole in the reverse direction.
After doing this three times, the six large holes simultaneously released water. The water in the mine began to decrease at a speed visible to the naked eye.
It seemed that Gao Meng had also blocked the hole.
Su Chen emerged from the water and returned to the cave.
Not long later, Gao Meng and the other miners also climbed out.
"Great, we managed to keep this Black Red Gold mine. We don't have to be whipped anymore."
Old Gao said, "The storm will probably last for another day. When the water level in the mine drops, we will immediately go down and mine more Black Red Gold. After soaking in water, it will be easier to mine. This is also an opportunity for us."
Gao Meng said, "Father, when I went down just now, I touched an extremely high quality ore. I estimated that it was at least twenty thousand pounds. If we can find a way to get this ore out, then it will be enough to complete this month's quota."
"Twenty thousand pounds …"
Old Gao frowned and said, "The bigger the Black Red Gold mine, the higher the quality. However, it will also be heavier and sturdier. Such a big ore, it will be very difficult to separate."
"I can try."
Su Chen said.
"This … Little brother, you have helped us so much. How can we trouble you again?"
"It's okay. You can just pay me." Su Chen said with a smile.
Right now, he was guarding a storage ring, but he couldn't even take out a single yuan. Even if he successfully went to Treasure Clouds Island, eating there would be a problem.
"That … is fine."
Old Gao secretly made up his mind that he would return the one thousand origin nuclei that he had taken from Su Chen to him untouched. After all, he had received such a huge favor from Su Chen, and it would be unreasonable to take more money.
After waiting for two hours, the rain outside the cave didn't slow down at all. Some of the rainwater even seeped into the cave. They could only temporarily build a dam outside the cave to prevent the rainwater from pouring in.
However, most of the seawater in the mine had been removed. Everyone took their tools and went down to the bottom of the mine.
In the remaining seawater, there was indeed a large piece of black-red gold ore soaking in it. The ore content was very high, and the whole ore looked inky black, full of weight.
"We just have to break him?" Su Chen asked.
Old Gao nodded. "This kind of mine needs to be brought back to the cast iron pillar to be purified and smelted. The more broken, the better. It's easier to transport and ship."
Su Chen walked up and slapped the ore.
Kuang!
The ore suddenly shook and a handprint shaped crack appeared on it.
"What a strong force!"
"Little brother's strength is not bad. Even a Foundation Establishment Realm expert might not be able to withstand this slap."
Everyone exclaimed and praised.
Only Su Chen complained in his heart.
This ore was too hard. His palm felt like it was about to split open after he slapped it.
Without the protection of yuan energy, no matter how strong his body was, he was still a mortal.
He still had to use the mountain knife.
Su Chen picked up the mountain knife and took a deep breath. He spun a cylindrical hole in the ore. After a few minutes, he finally dismembered the ore into pieces.
"Hey, Boss Gao, look. The ore here seems to have mutated. It's turned golden."
Old Gao walked over to take a closer look. He suddenly widened his eyes in shock. "This is … Pure Gold Chalcedony!"