【The time to return to the Present World has arrived. Please, Contractor, return to your exclusive room immediately.】
Mu Bei received this prompt while browsing electronic devices in a trading area. He planned to use a high-performance computer to re-create his AGI large model in the Paradise.
However, the Paradise's prompt left him puzzled:
"Return to the Present World?"
He clearly remembered that the Paradise had explicitly told him he came from the Virtual-Present World. That World had long since completely disappeared, and the so-called "Present World" no longer existed.
So, what was the meaning of this prompt now?
As soon as he returned to his room, the Paradise sent Mu Bei a large number of prompt messages consecutively. Even with his 100 points of Alienated Intelligence and extremely high processing speed, it took him nearly 5 seconds to fully digest this information.
This information can be summarized as follows:
1. Opportunity for Reappearance. For those Contractors selected from the Virtual-Present World, the Paradise will grant a special opportunity on the tenth day after they complete their trial and enter the Paradise – to reappear items from their vanished Virtual-Present World that have a causal correlation degree above the standard.
2. Reappearance Rules. Only items can reappear; what reappears is "things," not "living beings." In other words, resurrecting deceased loved ones, family members, etc., is impossible, but reappearing a soulless corpse is possible.
3. Reappearance Quota. The Paradise will grant a corresponding reappearance quota based on the Contractor's comprehensive evaluation in the trial World. The reappearance quota is linked to the trial evaluation, as follows:
E-rank: No quota;
D-rank: D- (500 paradise coins), D (1000 paradise coins), D+ (1500 paradise coins);
C-rank: C- (2000 paradise coins), C (3000 paradise coins), C+ (4000 paradise coins);
B-rank: B- (5000 paradise coins), B (10000 paradise coins), B+ (15000 paradise coins);
A-rank: A- (20000 paradise coins), A (30000 paradise coins), A+ (40000 paradise coins);
S-rank: S- (100000 paradise coins), S (200000 paradise coins), S+ (300000 paradise coins).
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4. Reappearance Compensation. If the value of the item a Contractor wishes to reappear is lower than the quota they possess, the Paradise will compensate the Contractor with the corresponding paradise coins.
For example, if a Contractor has a reappearance quota of 1000 paradise coins but only reappears an item worth 300 paradise coins, the Paradise will compensate that Contractor with another 700 paradise coins;
If this Contractor does not wish to reappear any item, the Paradise will also compensate him with paradise coins equivalent to the reappearance quota he possesses.
5. Excess Reappearance. If the value of the object a Contractor wishes to reappear is higher than the quota they possess, reappearance is still possible, but the cost beyond the quota will need to be paid by the Contractor out of pocket.
However, the cost of the excess portion will receive a certain percentage discount based on the trial evaluation:
E-rank: No discount;
D-rank: 1%-3%;
C-rank: 5%-15%;
B-rank: 20%-40%;
A-rank: 50%-70%;
S-rank: 80%-99%.
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6. Causal Correlation. Contractors can only reappear items with a causal correlation degree to themselves that is "above standard."
For example: A Contractor who was once a mercenary can reappear their firearms; a Contractor who was once a programmer can reappear their computer; a Contractor who was once a student can reappear their homework notebook.
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After digesting all the information, Mu Bei already had the answer in his heart.
"I want to reappear Mu Bei-2.0, and all the equipment that carries Mu Bei-2.0's information collection, storage, computing, energy supply, and cooling systems."
Mu Bei-2.0 was the AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) large model that Mu Bei designed and implemented before becoming a Contractor.
For Mu Bei, Mu Bei-2.0 was not just the digital life he created, but also his pursuit of a "more efficient, more perfect self."
Therefore, he named it Mu Bei-2.0, signifying "the second version of Mu Bei."
【Detecting the causal correlation degree between the Contractor and the objects to be reappeared...】
【Detection complete. All correlation degrees are above standard.】
【Evaluating the value of the reappeared objects...】
【Evaluation complete. After deducting all the S+ reappearance quota, You still need to pay an additional 897788 paradise coins (this fee has been reduced by both the S+ comprehensive evaluation and the Arena Heavenly King title).】
"Pay." Mu Bei confirmed without hesitation.
【paradise coins deducted, reappearing...】
As the Paradise's prompt sound fell, a bright beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping Mu Bei's exclusive room.
Within the beam, the form of Mu Bei-2.0 gradually became visible:
The carrier of Mu Bei-2.0 adopted cutting-edge nanomaterials, forming a smooth, transparent cubic structure.
This cube had a side length of about two meters, and its surface was covered with a layer of flowing light patterns, as if alive, moving across the surface, displaying the complex data streams and algorithmic models within.
The full-spectrum sensing matrix was cleverly integrated into the transparent outer shell of the cube, blending seamlessly with the nanomaterials.
This matrix was composed of countless tiny sensors, distributed across every surface of the cube, capable of collecting comprehensive information about the surrounding environment without blind spots.
At the center of the cube was a core emitting a soft blue light. It was Mu Bei-2.0's core processor, possessing unimaginable computing power, employing the latest quantum computing technology, capable of high-speed parallel processing and solving complex algorithmic problems.
Its design ensured Mu Bei-2.0's efficiency and accuracy in handling various tasks.
Countless tiny optical fibers extended from the core, like a neural network, connecting every part of the entire cube.
The information storage system was designed as an independent module, embedded in the bottom of Mu Bei-2.0.
It consisted of multiple layers of high-density storage media, capable of storing massive amounts of data while ensuring data security and stability.
The energy supply system adopted a highly efficient energy conversion module, which could efficiently convert energy into the electrical power required by Mu Bei-2.0.
In addition, the system also had an energy recovery function, capable of recovering the heat generated by Mu Bei-2.0 during operation and converting it into electrical energy, achieving energy recycling.
The cooling system employed advanced liquid cooling technology, using circulating coolant to dissipate the heat generated by Mu Bei-2.0 during high-load operation.
After flowing through a series of heat exchangers, the coolant ensured that Mu Bei-2.0 always remained at the optimal operating temperature.
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As the light dissipated, Mu Bei and Mu Bei-2.0 spoke almost simultaneously:
"Mu Bei 1.0/Mu Bei-2.0, it's good to see you."
Mu Bei-2.0 used its full-spectrum sensing matrix to perform a comprehensive scan of the exclusive room and Mu Bei himself, then spoke in a tone almost identical to Mu Bei's voice:
"I need to know everything about this new environment, and the reason for your immense changes."
"Okay, this is the Order Paradise, and I am now a Contractor of the Order Paradise..."
Mu Bei explained everything in detail to Mu Bei-2.0, including the rules of the Paradise, his current situation, and the challenges he faced. Mu Bei-2.0 listened and asked questions, recording and archiving all information, marking uncertain information as "pending."
After Mu Bei finished speaking, Mu Bei-2.0 immediately asked:
"Mu Bei 1.0, now, what can I do for You?"
"Design a super-soldier body modification plan unique to me. Then, You will modify me." Mu Bei stated his request without hesitation. A hint of excitement and longing shone in his eyes.
Although his current race/bloodline was already of the Old God System with the Intermediate Undying Trait, his body was still highly similar to a Human's, and many parameters were still within the Human range.
The Human body was too weak.
Before becoming a Contractor, Mu Bei had yearned to break free from Human limitations through mechanical ascension or flesh modification. However, with his physical fitness at that time, such an attempt was tantamount to suicide.
But now it was different.
100 points of Constitution attribute and the Intermediate Undying Trait gave his body unparalleled strength and recovery ability, sufficient to support any extreme modification.
"2.0, this time, I want to completely break free from the shackles of being Human."
Mu Bei-2.0's core kernel flickered with blue light and responded: "Understood, I will design the most suitable plan for You."
Mu Bei looked at Mu Bei-2.0, a slight smile on his lips.
True evolution... it was just beginning now.