Finale

"What's that on your arm?!"

"I can't breathe," Nick Spahnhofen asked.

"This is Mechanical Arm bestowed upon us by Lord Doug Forbes, which can greatly enhance our strength."

Ramesh Singh proudly showed his baby to Nick Spahnhofen.

"My Mechanical Arm is Type II, which allows me to raise my Fighting Aura to the level of a high-ranking warrior."

As for what the others carried, it was a type that could grant them combat power at the Mid-Rank Warrior level.

"Get?"

Nick Spahnhofen found the word somewhat jarring.

"That's right. They were just ordinary people who hadn't even cultivated Fighting Aura before. It was only after being equipped with Mechanical Arm that they gained their current strength."

Ramesh Singh's tone was full of boastfulness.

Even though their power, obtained through external means, is illusory, so what?

False power hurts more when it strikes than strength gained through cultivation and effort.

In this world, who cares where power comes from?

Any force that can become powerful and defeat enemies is a good force.

"Ordinary people...?"

Nick Spahnhofen looked in surprise at the warriors behind Ramesh Singh.

He then realized that there were indeed many familiar faces among those soldiers.

He had met these people before when he visited Hope Town; they were indeed ordinary farmers.

He suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of absurdity, as if his entire worldview was about to collapse.

As a high-level warrior, he knew all too well how difficult it was to cultivate Fighting Aura at the Mid-Rank Warrior level.

A Mid-Rank Warrior must undergo more than ten years, or even several decades, of rigorous training, constantly honing their will and skills, before they have a chance to reach that level.

These once ordinary farmers now easily possess such power thanks to Mechanical Arm.

What value has all their hard work and training over the years had then?

Nick Spenhofen's voice trembled slightly. "Was this alchemical artifact truly created by Lord Doug Forbes?"

"Of course, Lord Doug Forbes is so great, his wisdom and talent are unmatched. It is his existence that gives us such great power."

Ramesh Singh's eyes were filled with reverence.

To him and the residents of Hope Town, Chen Changhe is now a god descended to earth.

"It's not just us; the vast majority of residents in the town have now received Mechanical Arm."

However, the Mechanical Arm they received were a scaled-down version, with a relatively weak increase in strength, at most equivalent to the level of Low-Rank Warrior.

Ramesh Singh added.

Nick Spahnhofen was even more shocked.

It seems there's no need for these soldiers to lift a finger; the sheer number of ordinary residents in the town could overwhelm him and his men.

It turns out that from beginning to end, they had absolutely no hope.

"Is there any potential problem with this Mechanical Arm?"

Nick Spahnhofen asked in a low voice.

Alchemical artifacts capable of such powerful effects must cause significant damage to the body, right?

Power obtained through external means is ultimately unstable.

Everything has its price; such easily acquired power may bring unexpected disasters in the future.

"Hidden dangers? What hidden dangers? Since the Baron can create this Mechanical Arm, he must have the ability to solve all problems."

"Since I got this Mechanical Arm, my back doesn't ache anymore, my legs don't hurt, and I can climb five flights of stairs in one go!"

Ramesh Singh rolled his eyes at him and said:

"Don't be so timid and afraid of trouble, always looking before you act or after you act. Otherwise, you won't even have the courage to accept good things when they're offered to you."

The Baron said he would have me assign a Mechanical Arm to you and each of your brothers.

If you have too many concerns, you can choose not to!

However, if you continue to slander the Baron's masterpiece like this, don't blame me for being impolite!

Ramesh Singh was clearly angry, glaring at Nick Spahnhofen.

"No, no, no! I want it! I want it!"

Nick Spahnhofen quickly changed his tune.

Even if the Mechanical Arm has some side effects, given their current situation, they have no room for negotiation.

"Someone come here, distribute the goods to them, and then we'll leave!"

Ramesh Singh waved and turned to leave.

He had originally planned to cultivate a good relationship with Nick Spahnhofen, but now he discovered that this guy actually dared to question the function of the Mechanical Arm created by the lord.

He was now furious and, without looking back, led his troops away quickly.

Some of the guards in Hope Town, with stern faces, dropped off a dozen or so boxes and left without even bothering to say another word to them.

Nick Spahnhofen watched them walk away helplessly, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Several of his men had already opened the boxes.

Sure enough, there was a whole bunch of Mechanical Arm inside.

More than a dozen of the boxes were quite large, and each box contained about twenty Mechanical Arm.

The last box was particularly small, containing only a single Mechanical Arm.

Moreover, this Mechanical Arm appears more sophisticated compared to other Mechanical Arm.

It glittered with gold and was exceptionally dazzling.

"Boss, can this thing really make us stronger?" one of the henchmen asked.

How could such a rapid and immense increase in power possibly have no side effects?

That's what Nick Spahnhofen thought.

However, what came out of his mouth was:

"Let's try it anyway, it should be fine."

After he finished speaking, he took the lead and picked up the special Mechanical Arm, examining it carefully.

Seeing this, others followed suit.

Nick Spahnhofen gritted his teeth and attached the Mechanical Arm to his own arm.

Besides the Mechanical Arm, there was also a note inside the box that explained how to use it.

Nick Spahnhofen located a button below the Mechanical Arm as written on the note and pressed it down forcefully.

With a snapping sound, the Mechanical Arm suddenly disintegrated into countless metal parts.

He could clearly feel that the intricate parts seemed to have a vibrant life of their own, fitting his arm with extreme precision and tightness, thus bringing a unique and undeniable sense of restraint.

This kind of restraint is not simply a squeezing or restriction, but more like a delicate and close embrace, where every inch of skin can feel the perfect integration of the parts with itself.

Just moments later, the mysterious Mechanical Arm completely and entirely covered Nick Spahnhofen's arm.

From the outside, it looks like a meticulously crafted, incredibly cool metal armband, with every line flowing smoothly and every joint seamless, radiating a striking, cool luster.

The Mechanical Arm extended all the way down to Nick Spahnhofen's spine at the neck.

Just then, a thin steel needle suddenly shot out from its end, its speed catching everyone off guard.

In an instant, the steel needle pierced deeply into Nick Spahnhofen's spine in the neck, with unparalleled precision.

"Ah!"

Nick Spahnhofen's body stiffened instantly, and an expression of extreme astonishment involuntarily appeared on his face.

His wide eyes and slightly open mouth revealed his shock and fear. But soon, an amazing thing happened: he felt an indescribable, strange energy flowing into his body like a trickle from the steel needle that had pierced him.

At the same time, this energy seemed to have formed some kind of elusive yet real connection with the Mechanical Arm, as if they were echoing each other and building a mysterious bridge.

Instantly, a surging, powerful force, like a raging flood, filled his body, and he could deeply feel his Fighting Aura rapidly increasing at an astonishing speed.

"Boss, I feel full of power!" one of his men shouted excitedly.

"Don't get too excited yet, let's see if there are any adverse reactions later."

Nick Spahnhofen, however, still harbored a lingering sense of unease.

He focused his mind to examine his current physical condition, but a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

"How... how could this happen?"

He not only did not experience any adverse reactions, but also found that the cells in his body became exceptionally active.

Nick Spenhofen's doubts only grew stronger. Was such a powerful and seemingly perfect increase in power truly without any cost?

If Doug Forbes can do this, what exactly is his identity?

He didn't believe a High-Rank Alchemist was capable of doing something only a god could do.

At the highest point of the castle, Chen Changhe looked out the window toward the arena.

He could sense that the Mechanical Arm he had left for Nick Spahnhofen and the others had been activated.

He knew that given Nick Spahnhofen's suspicious nature, he wouldn't be at ease.

It doesn't matter.

The cores loaded onto these Mechanical Arm will soon be able to function, persuading Nick Spahnhofen and his entire crew to become devout followers of waaaaagh.

At that point, they naturally wouldn't be able to muster any resistance.

Chen Changhe had no intention of leaving Nick Spahnhofen and his men in Hope Town.

"There are many bandits in the wilderness, and they are not under the jurisdiction of any lord."

For Chen Changhe, these bandits were the best source of manpower.

Nick Spahnhofen, a veteran thief, was very familiar with many of them.

It would be perfectly acceptable to send Nick Spahnhofen to lead his men infiltrate the bandits and seize the opportunity to subdue or wipe them out.

Compared to buying and selling manpower from other lords, this method is clearly much faster.

He didn't care whether the people he recruited were loyal to him or not.

This problem can be easily solved by simply equipping them with Mechanical Arm.

Once we have enough manpower, we can send these bandits to raid the territories of other lords or the Orc Royal Court.

Developing territory honestly takes too long.

Chen Changhe had no intention of following the conventional path; he wanted to expand his power rapidly in a radical and efficient manner.

"Three years, at most three years. I must complete this Node Divinity trial and return to the Infinite Universe!"

Chen Changhe set himself a small goal.

The Infinite Universe, Chen Changhe's Divine Domain.

Suddenly, Chen Changhe's figure appeared in the Divine Domain.

He spent less time in the trial world than he had anticipated.

He completed the task in just one year and successfully obtained the fourth Node Divinity.

At this moment, at the end of the spiral structure of Divinity within his body, a brand new Node Divinity has appeared.

Perhaps because it absorbed more unclaimed faiths, this Node Divinity was more dazzling than the previous three, radiating a mysterious and powerful aura.

Its light seemed to penetrate all darkness and illuminate the entire Divine Domain.

Chen Changhe felt this new power and his heart was filled with joy.

He closed his eyes, carefully experiencing the changes brought about by this newfound Divinity.

Suddenly, the joy on his face intensified, and the upward curve of his lips became more pronounced, revealing his uncontrollable delight.

"Beyond God-King!"

He originally estimated that after obtaining this Node Divinity, his strength would reach the level of an ultimate God King.

However, it was clear that he underestimated the power boost brought about by this new Divinity.

The immense and surging power surged within him, far exceeding his expectations.

He felt this unprecedentedly powerful force, and his heart was filled with surprise and joy.

Around him, the energy within the Divine Domain subtly fluctuated in response to his changing mood, as if cheering or in awe of Chen Changhe's power.

"Beyond God-King, finally reaching Beyond God-King."

Chen Changhe immediately felt a sense of triumph.

After reaching the Beyond God-King, all the problems he had worried about before were no longer problems.

Those formidable enemies who once put him under immense pressure no longer pose a threat to him; those seemingly unattainable goals are now within reach.

"So... the first goal..."

"Let's go find the Goblin Overlord and have a good talk!"

Once upon a time, the Goblin Overlord was the goal he looked up to.

However, he now possesses sufficient power to suppress the Goblin Overlord and his true form.

Of course, he didn't necessarily want to eliminate the Goblin Overlord.

As long as the Goblin Overlord is willing to submit to him, Chen Changhe wouldn't mind having another powerful ally.

After all, there are too many powerful beings in this vast and Infinite Universe.

If Chen Changhe wants the Ork Empire to rise, he must recruit more talented people.

The true form of the Goblin Overlord is a supreme God King with extremely high potential.

If we could bring them under our wing, they would definitely be a great asset.

"Waaaaagh will surely rise!"

"I, Chen Changhe, the Ork God, will eventually become the ruler of the Infinite Universe!"

Chen Changhe flashed and flew towards the Divine Domain of the Goblin Overlord.

At this moment, his eyes were firm and sharp, full of determination and confidence in the future.