Chapter 108: The game is about to merge

After placing the Omega Shelter, Arthur used its shelter function to create a massive lake on the second floor. This would become the living space for the merfolk, providing them with a suitable environment to live and work.

He then spent nearly 10,000 Divine Gold to construct several underwater scientific facilities. The laboratories were equipped with advanced technology and resources, making them even more sophisticated than the research facilities in the merfolk city.

Arthur nodded with satisfaction after inspecting everything. The arrangements were now complete, and the merfolk would have everything they needed to conduct their research without worrying about their living conditions.

With that settled, Arthur closed his eyes. He needed to know the soul power of his cousins and Sofia, then help each of them determine the most suitable lifebound weapon for their individual needs.

A moment later, Arthur returned to the game and contacted Noer, asking him to come back to the Omega Shelter.

Afterward, Arthur walked outside and found Noah, Sofia, and the others waiting for him. Everyone wore curious expressions, eager to discover why Arthur had summoned them and instructed them to wait there.

When Sofia spotted him, she immediately smiled and greeted him.

"Hello, big shot! How have you been?"

Arthur smiled back at her. "From now on, just call me Arthur," he said softly. He knew that Sofia liked him, and he had no particular reason to dislike her. Giving her a little preferential treatment was hardly a big deal.

Sofia froze for a moment, unable to process what she had just heard. Inside the game, only Arthur’s cousins were permitted to call him by his real name. Everyone else addressed him as either Darklord or Big Shot.

Yet now, Arthur had personally given her permission to call him Arthur.

Her cheeks instantly turned red, and she lowered her head slightly, struggling to conceal her excitement.

Arthur’s cousins noticed her reaction and exchanged knowing smiles. Anastasia, however, felt a sudden sense of foreboding. Had her young master developed feelings for this woman? The thought made her face turn slightly pale, but she didn’t dare express her concerns.

Arthur paid no attention to their reactions. Instead, he looked ahead and smiled as Noer arrived.

Everyone followed his gaze and saw an elderly man with a robust physique approaching them. Despite his imposing appearance, the old man wasn’t releasing even the slightest trace of his aura. He seemed no different from an ordinary person.

Noah immediately sensed something strange. A terrifying feeling of danger had gripped his heart the moment he noticed the old man, making him instinctively cautious.

"Arthur, who is this?" Noah asked, unable to hide his curiosity.

"He’s a blacksmith who will create your lifebound weapons. For now, just follow his instructions," Arthur replied calmly.

"Lifebound weapons? What are those?" Henry asked curiously.

"They are weapons that grow alongside their owners, gradually becoming more powerful as their masters advance. They are truly miraculous treasures," Noer explained with a smile.

As he examined the group, Noer could sense that each individual possessed something extraordinary. Their potential was remarkable, and he couldn’t help but feel impressed by their unusual qualities.

However, his attention briefly settled on Sofia. Compared to the others, her soul appeared considerably less impressive, although he didn’t comment on it.

Sofia, meanwhile, was practically burning with desire after hearing Noer’s explanation. The prospect of obtaining a weapon that could grow alongside her was simply too tempting to ignore.

"Now, please step forward one at a time," Noer instructed.

Noah immediately stepped forward while the others watched with anticipation. Everyone wanted to see how the examination would proceed and what kind of results they would obtain.

Suddenly, an immense pressure erupted from Noer’s body and descended upon Noah. The overwhelming force engulfed him, and in the next instant, his consciousness was drawn into a mysterious, pitch-black space.

Inside that darkness, a tiny soul emerged from Noah’s body. Under the influence of Noer’s power, the soul began to evolve rapidly, transforming repeatedly until its evolution finally came to a halt.

A purple radiance illuminated the darkness.

Noah possessed a Purple-Grade Soul.

"What a powerful soul! No wonder you’re related to the young master," Noer praised, nodding approvingly.

Arthur immediately asked about Noah’s soul grade, and Noer informed him that it was Purple Grade. Hearing this, Arthur nodded with satisfaction. Noah was indeed a prodigy.

One after another, the others stepped forward to undergo the examination. Noer carefully examined each person’s soul before determining their respective grades.

By the time the examination concluded, the results had left even the experienced blacksmith speechless. Except for Sofia, whose soul was Blue Grade, everyone else possessed a Purple-Grade Soul.

Noer began to question his own life experience. How could Purple-Grade Souls, which were considered exceptionally rare, suddenly become as common as cabbages?

For a moment, he wondered whether his understanding of the world had been fundamentally flawed.

Then he remembered Arthur’s Gold-Grade Soul.

A bitter smile appeared on his face as he finally understood the situation. Whenever that young man was involved, even the rarest things could become commonplace.

"All right. I’ll create lifebound weapons for everyone free of charge. Now, tell me, what kind of weapons would you like?" Noer announced generously.

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye.

Today was the day the game would finally merge with reality, bringing an end to the separation between the two worlds at mid night. Noah and the others had already left the game after receiving their lifebound weapons, each of which had been carefully crafted according to their individual preferences and soul potential.

Most of them had received Low-Grade Mythical Weapons, while Sofia’s weapon was a High-Grade Epic Sword. Although her weapon was a rank below the others, it was still an extraordinary treasure that could grow alongside her.

The previous day, they had spent hours fighting monsters with their new weapons to familiarize themselves with their abilities. Everyone had made considerable progress, and their combat effectiveness had increased significantly.

Meanwhile, Arthur was standing inside the Omega Shelter, watching Jiang Han put the finishing touches on an enormous combat mech.

The machine stood like a towering metallic giant, its massive frame radiating an imposing presence. After days of intensive reconstruction and countless adjustments, the mecha was finally approaching completion.

Arthur had already decided on its name.

Genesis Prime.

"Guild Master, the mecha has been completely rebuilt. It can now fight autonomously or be operated manually, depending on your preference." Jiang Han wore a proud smile as he presented his finished creation.

Arthur nodded with satisfaction. "Good. Hand it over to me."

"Please take it, Guild Master."

As soon as Jiang Han finished speaking, a notification appeared before Arthur’s eyes.

[Ding! You have obtained a High-Tier Epic-Grade Combat Mech with Level 20 strength.]

[Ding! The 10,000x Multiplication Talent has been triggered. Would you like to multiply the quantity or the quality?]

Arthur immediately stored the mecha inside his spatial ring. He didn’t want Jiang Han witnessing the transformation that would occur after activating his talent.

Without hesitation, he selected quality multiplication.

[Ding! You have obtained a High-Tier Mythical-Grade Combat Mech capable of fighting Level 30 Low-Grade Mythical Bosses and below.]

Arthur nodded with satisfaction as he examined the result.

Genesis Prime had undergone a tremendous transformation, advancing from Epic Grade to Mythical Grade. Its combat capabilities had increased dramatically, making it a formidable weapon even against powerful opponents.

Unfortunately, it still wasn’t strong enough to fight Xaltherion on its own.

However, Arthur wasn’t entirely without options. With the Origin Cube’s mysterious abilities, he might be able to overcome that limitation by applying its 10,000x combat amplification.

If everything worked as he expected, Genesis Prime might finally possess enough power to challenge that terrifying existence.

Arthur didn’t waste any more time. He immediately logged out of the game and returned to reality.