Multiverse: Starting by Creating Delta of Fate, the Group Chat Goes Wild

Tamamo no Mae: "…Something is nine, no, ten kinds of wrong here."

"We’re here."

Lin Zhen led them to a side hall. In truth, the other halls had not finished "rendering" yet.

The interior of this treasure hall was conical, with 9,999 levels of spiraling stairs, each one symbolizing a separate heaven.

They were currently on the First Heaven.

The first level also had nine layers. On the lowest layer, three statues materialized.

Kurisu Makise asked in confusion, "Isn’t that us?"

"That’s right. Once you become official operatives of Dao Tian Palace, you will be recorded by the First Heaven of the Dao Palace, and your true spirits will be immortal."

Lin Zhen said with a soft laugh:

"Though that is merely an incidental benefit."

"True Spirit Immortality?"

Hachiman Hikigaya asked carefully, sounding just a little tentative:

"Senior Brother Su Ling, does that mean we can no longer truly die from now on?"

"Yes, but only if you have enough Fate Coins, or if you have friends and companions willing to revive you after your death."

Lin Zhen nodded. To prevent them from asking further questions, he took the initiative to explain:

"Figure it out yourselves. Once you have claimed your rewards, you may return to your respective worlds.

Of course, your consciousness can return here at any time. That is a basic ability granted to official operatives."

After saying that, he took a step forward. His figure warped and vanished into the void.

"…Holy crap."

Kazuma Satou felt that every fantasy ability he had imagined before was utterly pathetic by comparison.

What was true power? This was true mystery. The invincibility of Eastern cultivation systems simply defied all reason and logic.

"Settlement."

Extraction successful.

Fate Rating: F

Estimated value of extracted items: 1,500,000 Fate Coins

Rare item values:

Keycard: Emiya Residence Storage Room (Gold): 1,150,000 Fate Coins

Craft Essence: Jewel Magic (Purple): 300,000 Fate Coins

Hachiman Hikigaya also completed his settlement.

Extraction successful

Fate Rating: F

Estimated extracted value: 300,000 Fate Coins

Rare item values:

Craft Essence: Awakened Will (Purple): 200,000 Fate Coins

Craft Essence: Hundred Refinements of the Spirit (Blue): 80,000 Fate Coins

Kurisu Makise had not brought out much this run. Aside from the hygiene supplies she had picked up in the restroom, her role had been battlefield support, a role meant to drag things into the late game.

But they had not even made it to the mid-game, let alone the late game.

It was perfectly normal that she had not managed to find anything worthwhile.

"Here, this is for you."

Kazuma Satou handed over the Jewel Magic.

"Since we’re a team, we should divide the loot. I wouldn’t have made it out without you two, and since I pulled a card, I won’t miss this little bit."

Kurisu Makise had originally intended to refuse, but after hearing that, she said:

"Since you put it that way, I won’t stand on ceremony."

Kazuma Satou gave her a thumbs-up.

A massive voice came from the pool in the center, which was as large as a small river.

"Kids, come take a look at your Grandpa Taotie."

They came to the edge of the pool, where countless rare aquatic beasts also dwelled.

A gigantic beast that looked incredibly ugly, yet possessed a peculiar charm, was watching them from the water.

"If there’s anything you don’t need for the moment, give it to your Grandpa Taotie and let me have a taste. Slurp."

It stuck out its huge tongue and scratched itself with a tiny, stubby claw.

"Don’t worry. As long as it has value or suits my taste, you’ll definitely get your share of benefits."

Kazuma Satou and the others exchanged glances. He was the first to take a plate of Mapo Tofu from the Rivers and Mountains Map and toss it into the water.

Taotie swept it up with its tongue.

"Mm, this spicy flavor really hits the spot. A rare delicacy in the mortal world. I’ll give you five thousand, so don’t say your Grandpa Taotie is stingy!"

Kazuma Satou glanced at the panel. According to Dao Tian Palace’s appraisal, the Mapo Tofu was worth only 500 Fate Coins.

An idea instantly surfaced in his mind.

Should I go in next time and get rich by hauling out Mapo Tofu?

Kazuma Satou and Hachiman Hikigaya threw all their food and miscellaneous goods into the pool.

Each of their assets increased by over 30,000.

After Taotie finished eating, it picked at its teeth with a claw.

"That was a little too little. Oh well, at least I got something to eat. I won’t be picky."

"If you want to buy something, do you see that golden dragon atop the palace? Just call out Di Tian… that is your Senior Brother Su’s spirit beast."

Kazuma Satou looked up at the enormous painting of mountains and seas on the ceiling.

A golden dragon rested at its center, its closed eyes like the sun as it illuminated seven worlds.

"Di Tian?"

The golden dragon opened its eyes, as though a second sun had risen in the heavens. Its gaze swept over the three of them.

It already understood their circumstances, and its voice rumbled like thunder:

"This one possesses items from the Seven Realms. They have already been listed in your magical artifacts. You may inspect them and trade freely."

Magical Artifact Category

Cave Heaven Blessed Land (Rainbow): "You may possess a small world of your own and become its master. Within that small world, you will be immortal and invincible."

Value: 19 billion Fate Coins

Nine Provinces Cauldron (Rainbow): "Suppresses the earth veins and spiritual veins of a world, granting control over them. In a universe-background world, it may be refined to encompass the veins of entire galaxies, making one the lord of the earthly realm."

Value: 8 billion Fate Coins each

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They simply could not afford any of that at present.

The three of them could only stare longingly before immediately swiping away that page and opening the replica Noble Phantasm section.

Replica Noble Phantasm & Item Category

Crest of the King (Red): "A Dao Tian Palace-modified version of a Grand Spirit Origin. It removes the limitation of only being usable on Heroic Spirits and improves upon it, allowing it to be used on any lifeform. Over 12 hours, it elevates the legends possessed by the target, reaching its peak in the final hour."

Type: Item (Single-use).

Value: 25 million Fate Coins

Apochryphal Star of Genesis (Red): "A sword that cleaves the world. Even in its normal state, it possesses unimaginable destructive power."

Type: Noble Phantasm

Value: 13 million Fate Coins

Sword of Promised Victory (Red): "A holy sword of certain victory, bound by numerous restraints. A Noble Phantasm standing at the pinnacle of holy swords. Its truly immense power lies in its scabbard, and the sword and scabbard share many connections."

Type: Noble Phantasm

Value: 13 million Fate Coins

Unlimited Blade Works (Gold): "Can record all analyzed Noble Phantasms and project them for use. If a projection is destroyed, it can continue being projected. No cooldown."

Note 1: The Unlimited Blade Works sold does not contain any analyzed Noble Phantasms. Operatives must search for and acquire Noble Phantasms to analyze and fill it themselves.

Note 2: This Noble Phantasm has a high learning curve. It is recommended to pair it with analysis-type Craft Essence Noble Phantasms, mana enhancement Noble Phantasms, Projection Magecraft, a Sword Origin... and so on.

Note 3: Bound to the operative's consciousness. It cannot be dropped, and recorded Noble Phantasms and items will not be lost upon death.

Value: 5 million Fate Coins

Gate of Babylon (Gold): "Can store the prototypes of possessed Noble Phantasms and Craft Essences. As long as the prototypes are not destroyed, they may be used continuously after a period of cooldown."

Value: 500,000 Fate Coins per slot

Note 1: The Gate of Babylon sold does not contain any Noble Phantasms. Operatives must fill it themselves.

Note 2: Every time a slot is purchased, the price of the next slot doubles.

Note 3: Bound to the operative's consciousness. It cannot be dropped, and collected Noble Phantasms and items will not be lost upon death.

"These two seem pretty interesting."

Kazuma Satou noticed that Unlimited Blade Works and Gate of Babylon were rare Noble Phantasms that would not drop even when held independently.

"Too bad they’re both way too expensive."

"Indeed."

"Let’s look at the others."

Enhancement & Cultivation Method Category

True Dragon Blood of the Seven Realms (Rainbow): Upon successful fusion, one may shed their mortal body and transform into a true dragon. From then on, they will no longer be bound by the Five Elements or the Three Realms.

Value: 150 billion Fate Coins

Profound Heavenly Dao Art (Rainbow): The foremost method for entering a world through one's body and merging with the Dao, with boundless wondrous applications.

Value: 50 billion Fate Coins

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True Red Dragon Heart (Gold): "Grants a powerful increase to maximum hp, enhanced hp regeneration, increased maximum mana, mana regeneration, exceptional resistance to death, and more. Applies Dragon Trait B to the user."

Value: 8 million Fate Coins

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Longinus (Purple): A rare self-acceleration magecraft that is difficult to use and causes significant damage to one's body. 800,000 Fate Coins.

Reinforcement Magic (Blue): Enhances items or materials. The strength of enhancement rises with proficiency. 100,000 Fate Coins

Note 1: Items and Craft Essences can be extracted into reality, but this requires additional Fate Coins and a certain amount of Dao Tian Contribution.

Note 2: Items and Craft Essences are level 0 by default after purchase. You may actively visit the Buzhou Mountain Ruins and seek the God of Gonggong for enhancement.

Note 2: Noble Phantasms and Craft Essences have default durability. Once durability reaches zero, they disappear. They may be repaired by the God of Zhurong.

Special Notice: As official operatives, all Noble Phantasms, Craft Essences, and items you possess may be extracted into reality after purchase, but you must make up the extraction cost, which is at least three times the original price.

They could even extract them into reality?!

But they could not afford any of the good things listed above.

The three of them could only drool.

To be honest, even the things below were expensive.

Kazuma Satou also discovered that buyback prices and selling prices were entirely different concepts.

For example, Jewel Magic was valued at 300,000 Fate Coins, but buying it would cost 600,000.

"I kind of want that Gate of Babylon. I’ll buy one slot first and see how it works."