Endless Extraction in a Game-Like World

Chapter 300: Extracting Top-Tier Talents

[Ding!]

[Analyzing Target...]

[Talent Detected: Adaptation Wheel (Lower C-Rank)]

[Extraction in Progress...]

[Ding!]

[Extraction Successful.]

[You have obtained: Adaptation Wheel (Lower C-Rank)]

[Adaptation Wheel: Allows the user to gradually adapt to repeated exposure. Adaptation is not guaranteed and does not activate every time and You cannot use the adaptation you have over one person over another. The more frequently the user encounters the same stimulus, the higher the chance of successful adaptation.]

[This talent can be classified as a passive]

[Changing it into a Passive]

[Ding! Successful!]

[This ability does not occupy an active skill slot.]

Caelus then moved onto the other Genius.

[Ding!]

[Analyzing Target...]

[Talent Detected: Gravity Domain (Lower B-Rank)]

[Extraction in Progress...]

[Ding!]

[Extraction Successful.]

[You have obtained: Gravity Domain (Lower B-Rank)]

[Gravity Domain: Grants control over gravitational forces within a designated area. The user may create gravity fields, increase gravity, decrease gravity, and manipulate gravitational force in numerous ways. This Talent grows stronger through constant training and repeated usage.]

[Current Maximum Output: 5x Gravity]

[Higher gravity multipliers can be achieved after sufficient mastery.]

Caelus silently nodded as he stood up.

Two powerful Talents now belonged to him, and these alone made today’s battle worthwhile.

The battlefield had completely settled by the time Caelus finished his extractions.

Genesis players continued celebrating throughout the town, their cheers echoing off damaged buildings.

Caelus turned toward Sylvia with a calm expression.

"We should head to the Golden Chamber now, this was always part of today’s plan."

Sylvia nodded .

"By tomorrow we’ll probably become internet celebrities," she said cheerfully.

"We’ll also become the number one public enemy of both Crimson Fang and Shadow Halberd," Caelus replied calmly.

Sylvia chuckled at his words.

"I don’t mind that at all, the important thing is that after today’s battle very few people will dare attack Genesis again."

They continued walking through the recovering town.

"Today’s battle also exposed one major weakness," Sylvia said.

Caelus agreed.

Despite their overwhelming power, their combat experience and combat IQ still lagged behind experienced veterans.

Today’s battle proved that experience could bridge power differences in ways raw strength simply couldn’t overcome.

Of course, they could’ve won with the Half-Dragon Transformation but using so would catch unwanted eyes.

"We must become more cautious in future battles," Caelus said.

"We should continue training Twin Soul Resonance." Sylvia suggested with a nod. "That thing was able to defeat powerful monsters of old era. If we could achieve the same result, we could’ve ended this battle instantly."

Her expression then brightened as she added playfully.

"We should practice it in bed, hubby."

"That’s when we are the most connected." She added while licking her lips.

Caelus chuckled dryly hearing this.

This naughty vampire of his...

Without wasting time, Caelus and Sylvia entered the Market Portal after getting back to Genesis Town.

The Tier 1 Regional Lord Territory Marketplace materialized around them in an explosion of color and sound.

As they walked through the crowded space, people began recognizing them.

"Is that Caelus Kross?"

"The one who defeated Reign Bloodfang?"

Countless eyes turned toward them with expressions of shock, awe, curiosity, and genuine respect.

Today’s livestream had already begun spreading across the internet, and they had become genuine celebrities overnight.

They soon arrived at the Golden Chamber branch to find Avni immediately noticing them from behind her reception desk.

"Sir Caelus! Lady Sylvia!" she exclaimed enthusiastically. "Congratulations on today’s incredible victory, everyone has been talking about it nonstop!"

Throughout the branch, employees quietly observed the famous visitors while pretending to focus on their work.

Shortly afterward, the Tier 1 Regional Lord Territory branch manager arrived with a respectful expression.

"One of my superiors predicted there was roughly a thirty percent chance you would visit today," he explained. "Surprisingly he was completely correct."

"Your superior has good instincts," Caelus replied calmly.

Internally he realized news about Genesis’ Wonder of the World had probably already spread across Earth.

The branch manager retrieved a crystalline communication artifact from his inventory.

"This artifact can temporarily connect to the System Network, allowing communication with higher Regional Lord Territories," he explained. "My superior cannot personally descend into Tier 1 territory, therefore this conversation must happen through the artifact."

Caelus and Sylvia both nodded.

The artifact activated with a pulse of blue light, and a hologram of an elderly man materialized before them.

"Greetings, Sir Caelus, Lady Sylvia," the elderly man said warmly. "I am Sterling, or Elder Sterling as others call me, I am the Branch Manager of the Golden Chamber in Long Island City, New York."

"We finally meet, I’ve been quietly observing you both ever since you brought that Transcendent Grade Weapon to my Branch."

"You’ve been watching us for that long?" Caelus asked with a raised eyebrow.

"The Golden Chamber always pays attention to promising talents," Elder Sterling replied. "Today’s accomplishment was particularly impressive, defeating two guild leaders simultaneously is no small feat."

His expression then became serious. "However I must warn you, today’s victory will attract many more enemies and your future will only become more dangerous."

"We’re prepared for that," Caelus said without flinching.

After that, Caelus immediately brought out the topic that they were here for.

He begin roughly explaining the Origin Ore Vein to Elder Sterling.

"May I ask what your Wonder is capable of?" Elder Sterling inquired.

"I cannot reveal its exact nature," Caelus replied carefully. "However Genesis can continuously supply Origin Ores from Grades 1 through 5 for every currently unlocked rank."

"Elite Rank Origin Ores cannot yet be produced until Genesis advances into Tier 2 Regional Lord Territory."

"But after that, we can produce Elite Rank Origin Ores as well." Caelus said with a meaningful smile.

Elder Sterling’s eyes widened visibly at this information.

"Please wait a moment," he said before temporarily excusing himself to contact higher management.

When Elder Sterling returned, his expression carried genuine satisfaction.

"The Golden Chamber proposes a long-term partnership," he announced. "We will purchase all Origin Ores Genesis produces at market rate plus a fifteen percent premium."

He continued outlining the terms.

"Monthly quotas will be established based on your production capacity, with guaranteed payments of 500,000 Origin Credits minimum per month regardless of actual output."

Caelus listened carefully as Elder Sterling elaborated.

"Additionally the Golden Chamber will provide priority access to our auction houses and a dedicated trade representative for Genesis."

The elderly manager then smiled.

"I understand Genesis currently requires significant reconstruction, as part of this partnership we will dispatch professionals with the Builder Profession to assist."

Caelus’s interest sharpened immediately.

The Builder Profession was extremely rare, allowing practitioners to reshape towns, construct buildings, repair infrastructure, and even assist in developing Wonders of the World.

"We accept the offer. Thank you Elder Sterling." Caelus said.

Before leaving, Elder Sterling looked toward the local branch manager who immediately understood.

The branch manager retrieved two beautifully crafted tokens that shimmered with golden light.

"These are Ascension Tokens," Elder Sterling explained. "They are required to attempt Elite Rank Ascension Quests."

He smiled warmly.

"Consider this a token of appreciation from the Golden Chamber, we hope to continue doing business with Genesis for many years."

"Thank you, Elder Sterling," Caelus said sincerely.

"Thank you," Sylvia added with a graceful nod.

Both accepted the precious gifts.

Caelus and Sylvia returned to Genesis.

Shortly afterward, builders arrived through Golden Chamber’s transportation network.

They were all Level 50 Rookies capable of entering Tier 1 Regional Lord Territory, and they immediately began organizing reconstruction work.

Caelus quietly watched them move with practiced efficiency.

Earth truly is far more dangerous than expected, he thought while clicking his tongue internally.

Level 50 experts appeared almost casually here, and he realized once again that he must become much stronger.

He also became interested in obtaining the Builder Profession through Endless Extraction someday.

Builders soon begun fixing the roads, benches, walls, buildings, and merged infrastructure throughout the settlement.

Genesis finally looked like a real town.

Caelus then remembered Marcus Vale’s conquered town and immediately initiated the merger.

[Ding!]

[Town Merger Initiated.]

[Shadow Halberd Town has been absorbed into Genesis.]

[This is Genesis’ eleventh merged town.]

[Territory has expanded.]

[Population increased by 2,847.]

[New resources and facilities have been integrated.]

The town’s territory expanded once again, growing stronger with each addition and the builders fixed the inconsistencies that came with the merger.

After everything settled, Caelus opened his status window and looked at his Rank.

[Rank: Rookie (Ascension Available)]

He turned to Sylvia with determination in his eyes.

"It’s time. Let’s ascend to Elite. Sylvia."

Sylvia’s crimson eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Yes, let’s do it together."

They both selected the ascension option simultaneously, and brilliant light enveloped their bodies.

The world around them dissolved into pure radiance as they vanished from Genesis Town.

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