I'm not just human!

The Paradox Joker nodded, took another sip of tea, and then continued:

"You must have heard of the 'Starry Sea Copper Pillar,' which is an unparalleled divine object on par with the 'Golden Beacon Scroll.' It is said to contain many forbidden secrets of the world, as well as some secret techniques, such as the Eye of Faith and the Mechanical Body Forging Method."

The Eye of Faith, which can show the number of believers, is actually on the Starry Sea Copper Pillar?

Xia Fa was taken aback, and at the same time, he couldn't help but look forward to this mechanical body-forging method even more.

[Paradox Clown] didn't hide anything; he tapped his fingers lightly twice on the pear wood tea table, and an extremely thin bronze foil appeared in front of Xia Fa.

Perhaps because he had become an Outer God and his strength was comparable to the third tier of True Gods, Xia Fa was able to sense it very clearly this time. The moment the Paradox Clown tapped his fingers on the tea table, there was a brief fluctuation on his body, and the fluctuation contained... the aura of the overlord-level secret contract "Miracle Fantasy"!

In other words, this bronze foil was actually created by Him in a fleeting moment through a miraculous whim.

Without much thought, Xia Fa immediately picked up the bronze foil and began to read it intently, as if he were starving.

"Methods of Mechanical Forging"

"Among all things under heaven, in the universe, the sacred metal is the most solid, the sharpest, the most flexible, the most versatile, and the most inclusive."

"This method teaches people to integrate sacred metal into their bodies, transforming their limbs, bones, muscles, tendons, and skin into secret treasures, achieving a state of invincibility and unstoppable force."

"Those who attempt this method must be of divine rank or higher, and must sign a contract with the Forge of All Things. First, draw in the pure white, light-seeking crystalline silver energy and inject it into the end of the right arm bone..."

Xia Fa read it carefully, not wanting to miss a single word. Only after he finished reading did he suddenly realize that this mechanical body-forging method was actually written in ancient script!

[The Paradoxical Clown], who was leisurely sipping his tea and waiting, suddenly spoke with a smile:

"In fact, the vital knowledge and information recorded on the Starry Sea Copper Pillar, the Golden Beacon Scroll, and the Out-of-Control Slab, among other supreme artifacts, were originally written in ancient script. However, the Golden Beacon Scroll was later changed into a modern script that is easier to understand by [First History]."

"Why?" Xia Fa looked up from the bronze foil.

"Because, it is said that there was once a person who was qualified to read the Golden Beacon Scroll, but because he couldn't understand the ancient script, he got so angry that he lost control. When [First History] heard about this, they specially found the Golden Beacon Scroll and changed it." [Paradox Clown] couldn't help but chuckle.

"There's such a thing..." Xia Fa chuckled.

No wonder he was puzzled when he was looking through the Golden Beacon Scroll. How could the writing on such a supreme artifact, which even the nine great gods had read, be so easy to understand? It turned out that it had been specially "translated" by [First History].

The "Mechanical Body Forging Method" rubbing from the Star Sea Copper Pillar was obviously not translated by anyone, but fortunately, I could understand it completely.

"In other words, this mechanical body-forging method... is essentially about absorbing sacred metals, combining them with one's own bones, muscles, blood vessels, and so on, and then turning each part of one's body into a secret treasure?"

Xia Fa had more or less understood it, and couldn't help but confirm it with [Paradox Joker].

After all, this method is too drastic, and it would be terrible if one misunderstood it.

The Paradox Joker nodded with a smile:

"That's how it is. Actually, both [Absolute Defense] and I follow this path. However, this secret technique becomes more and more difficult and consumes more energy as you progress. [Absolute Defense] has made about 70% of its body comparable to the strength of a true divine treasure, while I have only made 50%."

Xia Fa said thoughtfully:

"Is that so..."

Although I don't know how much I can achieve, this method is indeed very suitable for me!

The Paradox Joker added:

"As you can see above, if you can transform every part of your body into a secret treasure, it can also generate many unique and powerful abilities that belong to you. It's like how a secret treasure will automatically possess various secret treasure abilities after it has been crafted. However, no one has been able to achieve this yet."

Xia Fa had just seen this as well, and even imagined what incredible abilities he would gain if he could achieve a perfect level of craftsmanship.

However, the biggest challenge now is that... sacred metal is extremely difficult to obtain.

[Paradox Joker] seemed to realize what he meant and immediately raised his hand and wiped it on the tea table.

Instantly, countless metallic lights erupted, radiating light and making the entire garden shine, while also filling it with a chilling aura.

On the table lay a pile of sacred metals the size of a water tank, ranging from pure white, light-seeking crystalline silver to primordial explosive secret uranium, and even a collection of all miracles!

“I specially collected this from the [World Serpent]. That’s right, it was from when we came out of the God’s Abode of [Absolute Defense] together a little over an hour ago, after I brought you to this garden.”

[Paradox Joker] smiled and spoke, as if to say that Xia Fa could take it all.

Xia Fa hesitated for a moment, then asked:

"So, aside from the [World Serpent], in other mysterious forbidden zones..."

The Paradox Joker sighed softly:

"Yes, there is almost no sacred metal left. In fact, the reason why the [Mortal Serpent] can still collect a whole water tank-sized amount of sacred metal is because in the past ten thousand years, our nine righteous gods have either been exiled or recuperating, and no one has had time to collect it, which is why so much sacred metal has grown inside."

"This..." Xia Fa felt inexplicably disappointed.

Previously, when he obtained a piece of sacred metal in the [Mortal Serpent] that was roughly the size of a fist, he thought that there was sacred metal in all nine mysterious forbidden zones, but that the true gods had simply overlooked it.

But now it seems that this is not the case at all.

However, when you think about it, the Moon Mother Goddess seems to be getting more and more mysterious. Not only can her shed skin turn into a mysterious forbidden zone, but sacred metal can also slowly grow inside it.

It is estimated that this was created by the authority corresponding to the two god-level mutations: the "God of Earth" and the "God of Life".

"With these sacred metals, you can forge 20% of your body into a treasure. As for the rest... I'll think of a way to help you. By the way, third brother, do you need any ancient treasures?" Paradox Joker changed the subject.

Xia Fa said somewhat blankly:

"No... I don't need it. What's wrong? No, Second Brother, you've given me too much today. I can't take any more."

He was telling the truth. He already possessed the [Ancient Treasure - Rhine Dawn Blade Armor], so he certainly didn't lack ancient treasures. Moreover, he would truly feel unworthy to accept anything more from his second brother.

The Paradoxical Joker waved his hand magnanimously and laughed:

“We’re all brothers, why are you telling me all this? You can keep these three ancient treasures. Whether you melt them down to extract the sacred metal or use them yourself, it’s up to you. This is a gift from me and [Absolute Defense], prepared before He even met you.”

With a wave of his hand, three extremely strange and powerful auras immediately filled the tea table.

The first scent was the fragrance of herbs, but as soon as Xia Fa smelled it, he immediately noticed that plant seeds were sprouting in his nasal cavity. These seeds quickly germinated in his nasal cavity and began to frantically absorb his flesh and blood as nutrients.

Fortunately, now that he possesses the power of a true god, he destroyed these seeds with a mere thought.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the first ancient treasure was actually a spindle-shaped, emerald-green gemstone seed the size of an iron pot!

As for the second aura, it came from a protective mirror. The mirror had a void-like color and flickered on the tea table, giving people the feeling that it might escape into the void at any moment.

Around it, wood chips began to separate from the tea table, which it banished into the endless chaotic void.

The third aura, like a spider spreading its limbs, exuded a rich black and blood-red color, and contained countless insane babbling words that gave anyone who heard them a feeling of brain swelling.

Despite the pollution of this information, Xia Fa took a closer look and realized that it was actually a whip, a whip covered with scales, from which blood was dripping.

"These are... the Ancient Treasures of the Ancient Ruler [Mistletoe's Navel]: [Seeds of Parasitic Life]."

"And, the ancient treasure of the [Dimension Devourer], the [Dimensional Annihilation Silver Mirror]."

"And there's also the ancient treasure of [Law Bloodstained], the [Bloodstained Fallen Scale Whip]."

[The Paradox Clown] introduced Xia Fa to the situation from the side, and then said:

"I heard that your old treasures are the pair of swords from the [Rhine Calamity]. Perfect, you can wear the [Dimensional Annihilation Silver Mirror] on your chest and summon the [Seed of Parasitic All Things] during battle. As for the [Bloodstained Corrupted Scale Whip]... well, that's up to you how you use it."

Xia Fa knew that it would be useless to refuse his elder brothers' kindness again, and it would only make them seem distant. So, he had no choice but to pick up the items one by one and examine them carefully.

It has to be said that it truly lives up to its reputation as a complete ancient treasure; the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

Moreover, having obtained three ancient treasures at once, his combat power has undoubtedly been greatly enhanced!

"Actually, at my level, righteous magic treasures are still useful, but at the level of [absolute defense], you can destroy everything on your own. Righteous magic treasures can still be used, but they are no longer very effective."

The Paradox Joker continued with a smile:

"So, you can use these three ancient treasures if you can, and if you can't, you can melt them down into sacred metal and absorb them."

Xia Fa nodded vigorously and grinned:

"Second brother, thank you so much! And please thank eldest brother for me!"

[The Paradoxical Joker] waved his hand:

"Hey, we're brothers, why are you being so polite? If you keep being so polite, I'll have to think twice before giving you anything in the future."

Xia Fa suddenly remembered something:

"Wait, [Mistletoe Navel], [Dimension Devourer], [Bloodstained Laws]...aren't those the Great Old Ones that Big Brother defeated one against five of them when he first became a true god?"

Xia Fa had a very deep impression of this history, because it was the first time he had heard of the fame of [Absolute Defense], especially since it was told by a bard himself in the extraordinary market island bar outside Rum City.

The Paradox Joker was quite unexpected:

"Oh? You actually know about this? That's right. Back then, [Absolute Defense] directly destroyed them and took away their ancient treasures. In fact, during the process of the nine of us exterminating the ancient rulers, we obtained more than a hundred ancient treasures. However, a considerable number of them were given away as rewards, and some were destroyed more than ten thousand years ago."

At this point, He suddenly stood up and patted Shaphat on the shoulder:

"Alright, I have to go and take charge of the daily affairs of the City of Gold Pounds. I won't bother you any longer. You should prepare yourself. It probably won't be long before my son and the [Observers of All Things] come to find you and ask you to join them in the encirclement and suppression of the Silver Cleaners that are about to transform."

The Paradox Clown acted swiftly and decisively, not even giving Xia Fa a chance to say goodbye. His figure suddenly "popped" into countless pieces of colored paper, and he instantly teleported away.

A ripple came from the distant manor, as if the "Storyteller" had been taken away with Him.

Xia Fa was stunned for a while, then picked up the tea that [Paradox Clown] hadn't finished drinking and drank it all in one gulp.

……

Half a day later.

In the garden pavilion, Xia Fa stretched lazily and slowly opened his eyes.

Previously, after the Paradox Joker left, he chose to take a good nap in the garden to replenish the physical and mental strength he had exhausted from breaking through to become an Outer God.

Xia Fa picked up the teapot and gulped down a big mouthful of lemon black tea. He felt refreshed and stood up.

The next steps are simple: first, sign the "Forge of All Things," then get some long-awaited physical exercise, and finally, study the critical loss of control and the supreme killing technique, especially the latter, to see if it's possible to cultivate.

Once all this is done, we just need to wait for the [Observer of All Things] to come knocking, and then we can go together to wipe out the Silver Cleaner.

If the wait is too long, he wouldn't mind trying the "Mechanical Body Forging Method." Putting everything else aside, he'd first try to train his arms into a secret treasure.

Thinking this, Xia Fa was about to take out a "Forge of All Things" when suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his head.

"No, he doesn't seem to have fully recovered. Since that's the case..."

His gaze sharpened, and with the immense power of an Outer God comparable to that of a True God, he conjured a horizontal bar in front of him.

"Let's start by exercising!"

Chapter 449 The secret to the end of the mutant era, is it about to be revealed?!

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