The Omniversal Merchant-Chapter 174: A Virtual World as Real as Life

Xia Yuan tapped the Tower of Trials icon, and the space around him instantly turned black.

Is this the new mode?

He glanced around curiously and noticed an additional illusory building nearby.

It looked like... a lounge chair?

Wait a second... it looks just like the one in front of the store where the boss always lies around...

Something felt off, but curiosity got the better of him, and he clicked into the mode.

The environment around him shifted.

Xia Yuan found himself in the middle of a vast forest.

Before him stretched a seemingly endless lake, its surface shimmering under the light. Occasionally, fish leaped out of the water, creating ripples that sparkled in the sunlight.

The scenery was breathtaking, almost like a paradise.

But something about it felt off.

The place seemed completely normal, yet an indescribable unease lingered in Xia Yuan's heart.

Frowning slightly, he opened the settings menu displayed in the corner of his vision.

It contained various options, including an introduction to the new mode.

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Xia Yuan skimmed through it carefully.

[Current Mode: Casual Mode]

Introduction: Players are encouraged to explore freely.

Enjoy your game.

Xia Yuan: "..."

Staring at the absurdly brief message, he felt at a complete loss.

That's it?

Where's the detailed explanation?

What does 'explore freely' even mean?

This had to be the laziest introduction he had ever seen.

"This new mode... seems a little different," someone in the crowd muttered, watching the monitor screen.

"Boss, what exactly is this casual mode?" Gu Yunxi asked, taking a deep breath before turning to Luo Chuan with a questioning look.

The others followed suit, waiting for his response.

Luo Chuan's expression remained indifferent. "As you can see, casual mode is meant for leisure. Isn't it more interesting to discover its features on your own?"

Everyone: "..."

Do we think so?

They wanted to protest, but considering the boss's unfathomable strength, they had no choice but to nod along.

"Yes, yes! The boss makes a lot of sense!" Jiang Wanshang said with a forced smile.

Having spent so much time in the shop, she had already figured out Luo Chuan's personality. As long as no one overstepped his bottom line, he didn't mind a little teasing.

"That's right! We totally agree!"

"Long live the boss!"

...Wait.

Something strange seemed to have slipped in there.

In truth, Luo Chuan did know the full details of casual mode.

After receiving the system's reward last night, he had been given all the information.

But since he had gone to sleep right after, he only just finished reading it.

To put it simply, casual mode was an entire virtual world.

Aside from being digital, it was indistinguishable from reality.

It was like an open-world map, allowing players to explore at will.

And the most surprising part? All players existed in the same world.

Scattered throughout this vast land were countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

There were even rare spiritual herbs growing in the wilderness.

Even more astonishing—any cultivation techniques, martial arts, or skills obtained in the virtual world could be brought into reality.

In other words, casual mode wasn't just a game—it was another world entirely.

Luo Chuan hadn't mentioned this to everyone yet.

Because honestly, he wasn't sure they would even believe him...

The truth was just too overwhelming.

And when they eventually found out, the real challenge wouldn't be understanding it—it would be accepting it.