While Gael was excited, thinking of various names inspired by games, Zane was focused, noticing something peculiar about that shining mark. It was unlike anything they had seen before; it was called a runic seal, but it didn't resemble a celestial law. At the same time, it radiated a slight harmony with the heavens.

"This isn't complete..." Zane murmured with conviction. "The laws of this world resonate with it, but they don't fully adhere."

Gael immediately stopped to analyze. Then, suddenly, a new green window appeared before them.

[Forge God's Runic Seal, level one, unlocked.]

[Available seal types: 3]

[Sharpening]

[Storage]

[Parasite]

[Select the chosen one.]

Zane and Gael read the options and were immediately surprised. Information about the capabilities of each one flowed instantly into their minds, along with a basic idea of runic seals.

In many universes, a blacksmith was someone capable of manipulating metals, rocks, and wood to create equipment and weapons, using methods that could range from simple to extremely complex; it depended only on the need and skills of the creator.

The Forge God was indeed supreme in all basic forging methods. However, individuals close to him or on the same level already existed in many universes. His supremacy did not solely lie in the basic forging methods; the "Heaven's Will" designated him as a god not for the transcendence of his weapons but for his divine creation: the runic seals.

These seals had entirely unique forms, unlike anything ever seen; they were an imitation of celestial laws made by a mortal. These runes were meticulously thought out with the aim of mimicking an aspect of the laws, blending various parts and adapting them to create something genuinely new. Runic seals were indeed a divine creation recognized by the "Heaven's Will" itself.

When applied to equipment, runic seals were something hidden that couldn't be sensed or measured in advance. Some runic seals had a one-time use, others had temporary use with cooldowns, and some depended on the amount of QI previously placed in them.

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Among the available options, the Sharpening seal significantly increased cutting power when activated. The effect was temporary, depending on the QI of the seal. It was more common in weapons, but there was no real restriction.

The Storage seal allowed the addition of Laws and QI to the rune. At low levels, it could be used to assist in a technique and reduce its cost. At extreme levels, it was even possible to store ready-made laws of an entire technique and use it without QI cost once.

The Parasite seal, when activated, made the weapon deal much more damage, merging with the user's body and meridians. However, the cost was that all damage dealt was also received by the weapon, and consequently, the user was injured to the same extent. Its use was unique and potentially lethal.

"These three are considered basic seals? They seem to have extreme potential," Gael commented, taking a deep breath in awe. "We only bought level one of the Forge God's Dao. In the other levels, they must have even more different things."

Both Zane and Gael instinctively understood one thing: these runes were the most basic, but they were not inferior to others when unleashed at higher levels. These three seals could be upgraded according to the material's forging capacity, potentially matching higher-level seals. However, working with more powerful metals required them to elevate their understanding of this Dao, and that would take time.

Using the Storage seal as an example, its internal space depended entirely on enhancement. Immediately, it offered simple support, reducing the QI cost. But when upgraded, it could use a technique almost instantly without any QI cost. It was a lifesaving card.

"Almost a third of all the terrestrial black iron was used to make a single armor. It took hundreds of attempts... but the failures were due to this seal... completing a single one is very difficult," Gael commented, impressed.

Zane replied, contemplating, "The difficulty is proportional to the benefit. If we strive, in these remaining days, we can create one or two more things. Hopefully, we'll test all these seals. But which one to use now?"

After analyzing and working on the terrestrial black iron, Zane and Gael had a good understanding of its properties. It is formed with the intense influence of earth laws, so its weight and defensive power are high. However, in return, the ability to infuse QI and, consequently, the attack power is mediocre.

"If we put the Storage seal on this armor and add our earth laws, when activated, it should give an extraordinary survival ability. It will be perfect for someone pathetic like Zanou, so he doesn't die so quickly," Gael calmly analyzed.

Zane agreed but soon had an idea that made him give a wicked laugh. "A heavy sword made of this material, with the Sharpening seal, should become something exceptional. It will become heavy and extremely tough due to this iron and, at the same time, gain the cutting attack power of the seal, balancing it. It will become something perfect in all aspects."

Gael was in control of the body, so the whale's heart soon began to beat frantically, and he spoke, "We're in an ascending world, so the laws are incomplete, and minerals have many flaws. But with these runic seals, we can use the best of each material and still not suffer from its negatives. Hahahahah."

In this moment of Gael's exhilaration, Zane had another sinister idea. "Well, this Parasite seal... it will have some good uses."

Gael seemed to perfectly understand Zane's ideas without him explaining. They received the Dao and everything about these runic seals directly from the system. Even if the Forge God had had a disciple, that disciple wouldn't come close to them in terms of knowledge. They were almost like a reincarnation of the god himself.

They needed abyss crystals, and these weapons of theirs possessed a unique capability that wouldn't be found anywhere else. So, why not sell them?

"No! I won't give them to those evil cultivators, empowering them with the ability to massacre even more." Gael said without much thought.

"Hehehe... you're thinking too simple. We forged these things, and we know every aspect of creating these seals," Zane spoke, his sinister smile intensifying, revealing his villainous side.

"We have a specialist in sealing hidden things very close to us. She even sealed her body and soul. How hard can it be to seal some 'gifts' for these idiots?" Zane concluded, causing Gael's mind to click.