A different world game? A different world game!

"But what's going on with Bugret?"

Popper drifted closer, observing Bugret in his metal dragon form with great interest, his eyes gleaming with undisguised curiosity.

The fact that Cana brought Bugret here specifically means he must be here to do something of utmost importance.

"The plan is to make some technical modifications to his alchemical body core and structure," Cana replied in his usual relaxed tone.

"It just so happens that I made some surprising technological discoveries during my recent travels. Since you happen to be here, that's perfect. You can observe the whole process from the sidelines, which I believe will definitely inspire your research."

Upon hearing Kana's words, Popper's eyes immediately lit up, and he floated over excitedly, his face beaming with undisguised excitement.

Kana is now a god.

Anything given to me is a good thing.

This includes the knowledge that can be gained through observation.

Burgrete is a prime example of an alchemical body personally crafted by Kana. The profound modifications to his body must involve significant advancements in cutting-edge alchemical life technology, which Popper is extremely interested in.

“Okay! Get ready, we’re about to begin.” Kana turned to Bugret, his tone gentle yet firm in his assurance.

Biglett nodded cheerfully; he had no objection to it.

After all, Cana and Popper were his closest friends and companions whom he could trust completely without reservation.

Kana's expression instantly became focused, and he gracefully waved his hand towards the void.

A large amount of silver liquid metal, shimmering with a cold luster, appeared out of thin air and then quickly formed a smooth, mirror-like step beneath the ground.

The liquid metal spread and expanded like a living thing until it steadily formed a wide and flat platform.

A dark red energy liquid, like the blood of life, flowed silently in the winding groove in the center of the platform.

Then, more silver metal spread and formed as if it were alive, with countless complex and precise energy lines and structures emerging and taking shape layer by layer.

Then, a crystal-clear, translucent silver energy-binding glass sphere, radiating a soft glow, floated at the very core of the entire alchemical matrix.

Seeing this familiar operating procedure, Bugret's massive metal dragon body trembled slightly, and a dazzling ball of soul light instantly surged out of the metal body, transforming into an even more dazzling energy radiance, which accurately fell into the suspended glass sphere.

It was a soul container specifically designed for temporary placement and manipulation testing.

The body that had lost its soul, however, remained as if it were still alive, thanks to the stable maintenance of the alchemical matrix, and could move its basic limbs freely.

This is a special alchemical adjustment and modification device specially made by Kana.

It had been there all along, which is why Biglett was so familiar with the process.

However, he keenly sensed that the version seemed to have been significantly upgraded in terms of stability and precision compared to the previous rudimentary version.

He clearly remembers the very first time this machine was manufactured.

At that time, Kana was not yet a god. His soul entered the machine and controlled his body, experiencing a very obvious sense of obstruction.

Now it feels as if I am still in the body of an alchemist, very flexible, or to put it simply, silky smooth with no delay.

Kana casually flicked his finger.

The alchemical body was instantly disassembled into countless intricate parts, scattered in the air like a deconstructed model, but still arranged in the overall structure of the body.

But none of these are important in essence.

Kana reached out and pinched it.

The original parts had all turned into neat, silvery liquid bricks, which floated nearby.

The important thing is the exposed core in the middle. That is equivalent to the entire control system, the brain of the alchemical body, and also the main dwelling place of Burget's soul.

Kana dismantled it out of thin air and began to meticulously construct and modify it.

Popper watched intently from the side.

She quickly noticed the differences from the technology she had used before, but at least she could still understand it.

But after a while, she began to feel that she couldn't understand it.

However, she did not make a sound to disturb them at this time, but instead meticulously wrote down these incomprehensible steps.

For Kana now, such a core transformation was very easy; the key changes were completed efficiently in just a few minutes.

At this point, the core has transformed into a shimmering, translucent rhomboid crystal that looks incredibly beautiful and doesn't give off any cold, mechanical feel.

Then there were those silver liquid bricks.

That's the basic material of the outer shell, and also the reason why it can be changed at will.

A red liquid containing powerful energy surged into it, and the entire silver square brick was kneaded, disassembled, reassembled, and adjusted at will, just like clay in Cana's hands.

It was done in a few minutes. As the two were combined, a liquid brick containing the core quietly appeared in front of us.

"you try."

"Kana said."

Burget's phantom-like soul orb nodded inside the sphere and began to control his body remotely.

The silver bricks immediately changed like flowing water, transforming in the blink of an eye into a nimble, slender dragon.

Then, in the blink of an eye, it changed into all sorts of strange shapes, even transforming into a gleaming silver greatsword floating in the air.

Even in its current form, the greatsword seems to be at your fingertips, as if it were being held and swung around in the air.

"Oh my! This feeling is incredible, it's like night and day compared to before."

Biglett's voice came through with obvious surprise.

The smoothness of the control was simply amazing, and the speed of change was so fast that it was almost instantaneous.

The transitions are much easier than before, and the handling is significantly better.

Its appearance can be changed more and more freely.

If it were to become a sword, it wouldn't be able to move around like a real structure; instead, it would become a weapon that can only be wielded by others, just like a real sword.

But now it's completely different, which will greatly expand Bugret's freedom of combat.

Kana nodded in satisfaction.

Popper, unable to contain his curiosity, went over to talk to Bugret, eagerly asking for more specific values ​​while rapidly calculating in his mind.

A pure silver liquid also appeared beside her under her control, and began to take different shapes as she calculated, in order to verify reality and obtain more specific data.

After a lively exchange, Popper turned to look at Cana with an inquisitive gaze.

"That doesn't seem right. I don't think this kind of technology is something you could come up with on your own so quickly."

"The progress of knowledge cannot be compared solely with your talent."

Popper pointed it out bluntly.

Although Cana had some strange ideas and knowledge, Popper, who knew him better in this regard, already had a good idea of ​​what was going on.

She believed that Kana must have witnessed a more advanced technological civilization, which is why he had all sorts of ideas and put them into practice as his strength increased.

Compared to Cana's rapid improvement in strength, his research progress is not commensurate with it; at least, it is completely insufficient compared to his improvement in strength.

This progress is undoubtedly a huge leap forward.

This is because it involves a deep connection between the soul and the alchemical apparatus. This is a far more profound realm, and it would be impossible to traverse such a vast distance in a short period of time without significant advancements in the rules.

"Who said I figured it out myself?" Kana chuckled.

"During the time I was wandering around outside, I didn't just simply observe."

"I can make friends too. Use your brain and think about what level I am now?"

With a mischievous glint in his eyes, Cana poked Popper's head with his finger.

Popper then suddenly realized what was happening.

Cana is a god, so if we're talking about diplomatic friends, they should at least be level 15 people of comparable strength.

More likely, they exist at the same level.

"You mean you made a lot of god-like friends while you were out there?"

Popper asked in surprise.

Bugret also flew over in his new body, readjusting his posture to transform into a dragon-human shape, about two meters tall, but with a more fluid and harmonious appearance.

Under his deliberate design, it resembles a majestic dragon man clad in supple armor, far more refined and handsome than before.

He was just as curious.

After all, Biglet was born in this world, and although he was an astral dragon, he had never traveled too far from this world.

They died before the world knew of the void apocalypse.

Although there is inherited knowledge, the information inherited is different from the information we know now and what we see with our own eyes.

"Of course."

Kana answered affirmatively.

“I deliberately made friends in this field in order to learn more about the astral plane.”

"And didn't I tell you? The Titan world I'm going to is the largest pantheon on the Order side, a pantheon that relies on a magnificent world."

"The gods inside come from all levels, each with their own duties, and their strength is incredibly formidable."

"In addition to the Titan pantheon, I also went to Ring City, which is a large, neutral, and somewhat lawful power with many gods as well."

Only then did he reveal who had given him this reward.

"I met a god of intermediate divine power there. He was the first artificial life form recognized by the astral plane, and he became a god based on this unique identity."

Artificial life.

Upon hearing this, both of them immediately understood, especially Popper.

He is clearly a man-made, intelligent, and soulful advanced construct.

If Kana learns and interacts with people like that, it's perfectly normal for him to make great progress in that area.

"The Astral Plane, with so many gods, it's truly enchanting," Poppot murmured wistfully.

“Don’t overthink it,” Kana said gently but firmly. “You are now my god, and time cannot pass on you. Once we survive the apocalyptic crisis of the void, our world will eventually show its unique brilliance in the vast astral plane.”

On this point, Kana's tone was one of absolute certainty.

……

The eastern border of the continent of Anvien.

A hideous void rift, like a dark purple wound tearing the sky, greedily spewed out twisted and terrifying void creatures.

Fortunately, the Night Watchers' monitoring nodes had already keenly detected the energy fluctuations and quickly joined forces with local forces to build a solid defense system.

At this moment, the rift was firmly suppressed within a radius of 100 meters by a temporary energy barrier.

Engineers in standard overalls were busily building a wall around the perimeter using enchanted stone—this was the Night Watch’s standard “rift siege” tactic, which, once completed, only required rotating soldiers to guard and clear the area.

In the distance, the outline of the town appeared and disappeared in the blood-red sunset, and wisps of smoke rose stubbornly, showing that life still went on.

On the hillside, Lord Alfred rode a tall warhorse.

The mottled armor was covered in cracks, and a deep, bone-revealing Void Erosion wound on his left shoulder was being carefully and slowly healed by the accompanying chaplain.

His assistant beside him—the young knight Edmund, whose face still looked quite immature—was reporting the battle situation at a rapid pace.

"My lord, the fence construction is 70% complete and is expected to be finished by tomorrow morning. The Night Watch's support forces have taken full control of the core defenses."

Alfred nodded wearily, his gaze fixed on the direction of the rift, recalling the harrowing battle just moments before with lingering fear.

"Edmund, are you sure two legendary-level creatures really emerged from that rift?"

Alfred's voice was dry and hoarse, and his fingers unconsciously rubbed a deep dent in his armor repeatedly.

"When the energy readings were skyrocketing, I thought this territory was doomed—the last time two legendary void creatures appeared, they razed Harvenburg in the North to the ground."

The assistant quickly retrieved the records from the tactical terminal:

“Yes, Your Excellency. The data system clearly detected two unusually strong high-energy signals, but the Night's Watch reacted... incredibly quickly. The two legends they sent swiftly and decisively suppressed the crisis in just over half an hour.”

Just then, a muffled roar came from the far end of the battlefield.

Alfred looked up sharply and saw a swift flash of silver light—Vane, the captain of the Soul Keepers "Stardust Watchers," was calmly displaying his power as a newly crowned legend.

The deafening roar of the Void creature "Cracked Claw Beast" resounded as its massive claws, imbued with corrosive energy, slashed fiercely at the defensive line, but Varn stood as firm as a rock.

A flowing silver luster, like liquid metal, instantly appeared around him, which was the rule he had comprehended.

The attack slammed into the shield he had instantly conjured, producing a piercing metallic clang. The shield was dented all over, yet miraculously remained unmoved, absorbing all the violent impact.

With a low growl, Varn lowered his waist and thrust his shield back suddenly, unleashing a surge of power that sent the behemoth's massive body staggering back several steps.

The powerful counterattack that erupts from passive defense perfectly matches the essence of his rules.

Almost simultaneously, another figure emerged from the shadows like a ghost.

Legolas, Varne's teammate, smoothly drew his longbow from the shadows.

The rules he chose were now being demonstrated in their fullest extent.

The arrow did not shoot straight at the target, but rather predicted the giant beast's movement with uncanny precision, embedding itself in an inconspicuous runic trap in the ground.

The trap was triggered, and the ground mysteriously collapsed into quicksand. In the instant the behemoth lost its balance, Legolas' second arrow arrived like a shadow.

The arrow split in mid-air, transforming into several hunting ribbons that snaked around the giant beast's joints.

He lightly used the momentum to take off.

The third arrow, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, precisely pierced the giant beast's eye socket, detonating its internal energy core.

The entire process was fluid and rhythmic, like a meticulously choreographed art of hunting, which was the essence of "hunting" he had learned from the trials of the Dome of Rules.

Alfred stared in disbelief, almost forgetting to breathe.

The collaboration between the two young legends was seamless.

Varn met him head-on with absolute tenacity, while Legolas finished him off with deadly finesse.

In a mere moment, the two ferocious legendary void creatures vanished into dissipating black mist, and the defensive line miraculously remained unscathed. (End of Chapter)