Chapter 96 Space Square-Trial of the Snake Ancestor
[Challenger Tips (all channels): The game is about to undergo a major update to version 1.6. The following features are available in this update]:
Posted by: Guidance (Official)
Content:
At the end of this update, a new functional building: Teleport Plaza will be opened in Tezuka Village-East District.
Introduction to building functions: Players can jump and teleport across areas through the square, quickly reaching the teleportation node connected to Dizhong Village...
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When the game prompt popped up, Teizuka Village was shaken.
East End.
A twisted black hole appeared above the building debris that was originally piled up. The building debris was all absorbed by the black hole, and white floor tiles that were quickly put together appeared on the ground. The glowing blue spiritual traces traveled on the floor tiles and were quickly outlined.
In the central area, two faint blue stone pillars covered with regular runes rise from the ground. A twisted and rotating black spot appears in the center, which continues to enlarge at a speed visible to the naked eye until the edge of the black hole is close to the stone pillars, as if locked by invisible power. Stay, stop expanding.
The pitch-black vortex fluctuated violently, and countless colorful light spots appeared inside, like boiling pool water, rendering the space vortex in color.
The square floor tiles that are pieced together on the ground are lit from the edges and converge towards the center along the spiritual pattern path from eight directions.
boom!
When the central node was connected by the spirit pattern, the two stone pillars blocking the space vortex ignited scarlet flames, and the colorful space vortex in the center became stable.
Half an hour ago, Qi Sheng, who was behind the scenes, received a call from Yan Ming.
Knowing that the space teleportation array on Caimu Coast had been deployed, he decisively started the update and conveyed the news to the players.
After the space teleportation array is generated, sacrifice power is consumed every minute and second to maintain its operation. He needs to pass this stable expenditure to the players.
More importantly, the opening of the Caiwu Coast area will provide players with more spiritual resources to collect, and even find more original monsters that can be contained.
After the update prompt popped up, the player forum completely exploded.
All players are discussing the space teleportation array and related information about the Mist Color Coast.
When players in Tizuka Village uploaded photos of the space square to forums and regional voice channels, the discussion heated up again.
During this period, players continued to spend 5 sacrificial points to pass through the space teleportation array and land on the Colorful Mist Coast.
The scene that followed made the arriving players even have the illusion that they were entering the wrong game.
Compared with the Teizuka Mountains, the painting style of the Aigiri Coast is like a completely different world.
The environment of the Imperial Tomb Mountains is filled with dark elements.
Mountains of corpses, broken weapons everywhere, the hideous black evil spirit, the dark red evil moon hanging high in the sky, twisted and entangled rotten plants...these elements combined together make the environment of the Imperial Tomb Mountains look particularly depressing. Cold.
But the environment of Saiwu Coast is completely different
Bright sunshine, blue sky, refreshing sea breeze, stretches of white sandy beach, air mixed with the fragrance of spiritual fruits... various elements are intertwined to create a beautiful and refreshing environment.
At this time, a white sand crab puffed out bubbles and held up two large pincers, walking sideways in front of the teleportation array.
Even the native monsters look particularly cute in the eyes of arriving players.
Soon, the regional voice channel was filled with players’ exclamations:
"Holy shit, shit, I must have entered the wrong game, something is wrong with this place!"
"I'm shocked. Isn't it a doomsday scene covered by the Kuroshio? Why is the air here so sweet? Even the energy intensity in the air has been significantly improved. Let me take a few more sips to taste the air from the Imperial Tomb Mountains. gap.”
"I was dumbfounded. When I just entered the space channel and saw the teleportation option on the Colorful Mist Coast, the scene I imagined in advance was that the sea under the evil moon was as sticky as ink, and an ancient ghost ship followed the waves. Ups and downs, broken flags rustling in the cold wind, countless ghosts wandering and roaring on the sea... Looking out over the vast sea At the end of the sea, dark clouds cover the sky, thunder roars, and every time lightning flashes across the illuminated horizon, countless pitch-black tentacles reaching for the sky flash past, and one can faintly hear a terrifying whisper coming from the depths of the sea... The result The scene in front of me was so confusing that I almost thought there was an error in loading the scene. The gap was so big.”
"As a fisherman, when I saw the word "coast", I knew I had to go there. It turned out that I came to the right place. Hahaha, I have become a sea fishing player."
"Brothers, look at the end of the sea. Is this the evil moon scene?"
"Damn, there is an evil moon hanging at the end of the sea. It seems that this is the map before the end of the world. We may have to witness with our own eyes the process of the new map being covered by the evil moon."
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The constantly updated screenshots on the forum have attracted a large number of players to the Color Mist Coast through the teleportation array.
In particular, players who chose the fishing growth route came across the space teleportation array one after another, looking for fishing spots and preparing to start the sea fishing mode.
The debut of the new map has also inspired many players to explore.
This also includes exploration party players.
One of their core goals in experiencing the game is to find beautiful scenery and understand the history and culture of different regions in the game world.
They were fascinated by the environment of the Colorful Mist Coast.
As the players scattered around to explore, the illustration function on the map was also rapidly updated.
New plants, monsters, spiritual resources, and other information are constantly being recorded, the fog dissipates, and the clear area on the map expands outward during this period.
The inevitable battle ensues.
Although the monsters near the coast are not as cruel and bloodthirsty as the evil spirits and zerg, many of them have a strong sense of territory.
Players' reckless exploration led to ferocious attacks from monsters near the coast.
Qi Sheng found out through real-time statistical data.
Nearly one-third of the players who went to the Color Mist Coast have been killed while exploring the new scene, and this number continues to expand.
Before activating the transmission, Qi Sheng conducted regional sampling.
It was discovered that the hunting intensity in the Aigiri Coast area was completely opposite to that in the Teizuka Mountains.
The characteristics of the Kuroshio and insect tides in the Teizuka Mountains area are that they are large in number and the strength of a single combat unit is not high.
There are no evil spirits or Kuroshio in the Aimei Black Coast area. The monsters that live here are characterized by strong single combat power, but the density is not high. Even the monsters that live in groups are far less dense in number than the Kuroshio and the Insect Tide.
It is foreseeable that the opening of the new map will inevitably bring about a wave of updates on the Star Pulse matching to adapt to the combat environment of the new map.
But in terms of the choice of the main battlefield, Qi Sheng will still use the Dizhong Mountains as the core development area.
After players explore and become familiar with the new map, they will find that if they want to grow quickly, the Imperial Tomb Mountains is a better choice.
Although the insect tide and black tide are ferocious, they are excellent hunting targets.
Hunting on the Colorful Mist Coast still requires exploration and search, but the black tide and insect tide in the Teizhong Mountains area are raging close to the face.
Whether it is for evolution points or sacrificial power, the income from the Imperial Tomb Mountain Range is much higher than that of the Colorful Mist Coast.
Especially for those major guilds seeking development, the Imperial Tomb Mountains are their best choice, but individual players will be more inclined to develop on the Colorful Mist Coast.
But in the early days of its opening, the popularity of exploring new maps continues to rise.
Two days later.
A player posted a post that attracted the attention of many players.
In the post, the player described accidentally discovering an ancient temple while exploring the dense rainforest behind the coast.
Thinking it was an Easter egg scene, players decided to explore.
During this period, it was discovered that there were mechanisms everywhere in the temple. It was suspected that there were hidden tasks or Easter egg treasures inside. The poster hoped that more players would join the exploration and search for hidden treasures in the temple.
The post also included many scene screenshots, which sparked heated discussions among players.
It also attracted many interested players. They entered the temple according to the coordinates in the post and tried to challenge the mechanism to advance.
The post is not very popular at this stage.
Until a player discovered a mural in the temple. After the text was analyzed and translated according to the guidance, he got this paragraph:
[Only potential warriors who have completed the trial can receive the reward from the Snake Ancestor. In the thorny challenges, one needs to maintain a fearless heart and perseverance, and overcome many difficulties. When the trial reaches the top, the power of the Snake Ancestor will be activated. Give the warrior the glory he deserves. 】
This translation information represents two meanings in the player's understanding.
1. The mechanism trial in the temple is a hidden easter egg mission.
2. Players who complete the Easter egg challenge can obtain the wealth bestowed by the Snake Ancestor, which may be a considerable sacrifice benefit.
This screenshot was exposed on the forum and immediately attracted a large number of players to actively participate in the challenge.
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Imperial Tomb Village.
The resurrection cooldown is over, and Ding Yu's figure appears in the Resurrection Square.
Following the example in the popular video, he tried to perform the art of assassination in the insect swarm, with disastrous results.
I tried five times, but each time I was swamped and eaten by the incoming insects because I did not accurately control the attack frequency of the Zerg warriors at the moment of switching entities.
"Hey, it's so difficult."
After the fifth failure, Ding Yu completely gave up the idea of trying again.
I also realized that if you want to achieve the wonderful performance in the video screen, you need to go through long and hard training, which is not something ordinary players can copy at will.
At this time, he walked towards the teleportation square in the east area of Tizuka Village. During the cooldown time for resurrection, he found on the game forum that many players went to the Colorful Mist Coast to challenge the temple trial.
After watching several challenge videos, he became very interested.
The temple trial feels to him like a level-breaking mode in an adventure game. There are a series of challenges such as traps and puzzles during the trial. No player has successfully passed the trial so far.
With curiosity, he came to the teleportation square of Dizhong Village.
The ground here is paved with white jade, engraved with complex spiritual traces.
There is a portal towering in the center, with a rotating and twisted colorful vortex in the center.
It can be seen that players are constantly entering the teleportation square nearby, wanting to go to the Color Mist Coast area through the teleportation gate.
Follow the flow of people and walk straight in front of the portal.
Suddenly the teleportation option pops up in front of you.
[Challenger Tips: When entering the space teleportation channel, please select the teleportation target location]:
1. Colorful Mist Coast (cost: 5 sacrificial points)
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Although it is a teleportation option, there is currently only one location to choose from.
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
On the right side of the options, there is also a reduced version of the overhead map of the teleportable scene.
From it, you can see the white sandy beach connected to the blue sea, and the lush rainforest behind.
Use your consciousness to touch the "Colorful Mist Coast" option, and a colored channel will be assembled in front of you like building blocks, spreading towards the end.
A strong suction force hit him, pulling him forward quickly.
When the suction disappeared, he found that he had appeared at the space teleportation node on the Colorful Mist Coast.
The air here has a hint of sweetness. Not far away, a group of players are roasting crab-like creatures on a bonfire. They are talking and laughing, as if they are on vacation.
Call up the map function and the overlooking picture unfolds before your eyes.
The upper right corner shows that the map exploration degree: 1.84%.
Large areas are still shrouded in fog and have not been developed by players.
Use your consciousness to zoom in on the map and find the location marked by forum players. There is a reduced version of the temple mark above.
Without hesitation, he turned around and headed towards the marked spot.
Traveling through the rainforest, there are no man-made roads here. Vigorous and tall old trees grow nearby, and the tree trunks are covered with layers of moss and vines. The deeper you go, the sunlight can barely penetrate the dense canopy, casting dappled patterns. light and shadow.
The air is filled with the fresh smell of soil and vegetation, occasionally mixed with the faint fragrance of fruit trees.
You can also hear the chirping of insects and birds, as well as the low roars of animals from time to time.
Time passes.
After crossing a crystal clear stream, Ding Yu arrived at the destination of his trip.
The main body of the temple is made of red boulders, and the entrance is entangled with vines and ferns, making it look very chronological.
With curiosity, Ding Yu walked through the entrance of the temple along the messy footprints left by the players.
After walking through the end of a straight passage, the light became dim, with only a few beams of light shining through the cracks on the top. The interior space was open, and a three-meter-high snake ancestor statue stood on the central stone altar, carved from black stone. , the shape is a snake-tailed human monster that is entrenched.
Despite its age, the scales on the monster with a human head and a snake body are still clearly visible, shining in the dim environment, as if it can squirm at any time, showing its vitality.
On the stone slab below the statue, there is a complex text printed on it, and many of the fonts are blurred.
Focusing his eyes, analytical information emerged in Ding Yu's mind:
[… I prayed countless times for salvation to the great god who created all things, Emperor Zhao, and looked forward to the return of the true god. However, what I waited for was the corruption of the world and the withering of all things… I was wrong… but I don’t want to give up… The warriors of my clan, I will continue to lead you to fight against the dark tide until the end of your life. 】
Through this description, Ding Yu thought of the information given when guiding the analysis of the dark cave.
There once was a powerful warrior who believed in the Emperor's Omen, but he eventually died in the war with the Black Tide, leaving only a standing body.
It can be seen that in the years when the Emperor's Sign disappeared, there were still countless warriors who did not give up.
This Snake Ancestor is obviously one of them.
The words engraved on the stone slab seemed to be able to affect emotions, allowing Ding Yu to feel the resentment, anger, unwillingness, determination, and other emotions in the heart of Snake Ancestor.
Bypassing the statue of the Snake Ancestor and the vague spiritual pattern formation beside the statue, Ding Yu continued to go deeper into the temple.
Not long after, he came to the first level of the trial challenge.
Ahead is a bottomless cliff, and there are countless stones suspended in the air leading to the end platform. Players need to step on the suspended stones to move forward. If they are not careful, they will fall into the endless abyss.
There are many players hovering hesitantly at the starting point.
There are also players who are trying to advance by jumping, but the area of the suspended stone is very small. During the jump, some players fell into the abyss due to their unstable center of gravity, and heard exclamations that kept getting farther and farther, until their souls returned to Dizhong Village.
After carefully observing the arrangement of the gravel, Ding Yu simulated a feasible path with his sight.
After repeated observations to determine the feasibility, he chose to directly challenge it.
As soon as he stepped onto the first piece of suspended gravel, he noticed something was wrong. There seemed to be an invisible suction force coming from the pitch-black abyss.
When jumping, his body would sink suddenly, almost causing him to fall into the abyss.
Looking at the second piece of gravel in front of him, he jumped again, landed on his toes, and used his strength to start a continuous jump.
Not long after, he passed through the suspended gravel road and came to the second platform.
There is also a statue of Snake Ancestor here, with a line of text engraved on the stone tablet below:
Only a warrior with a strong will can obtain the power gifted by the Snake Ancestor.
Looking up and looking ahead, there is a narrow and winding corridor with cold stone walls on both sides, inlaid with energy stones that emit faint light.
It was observed that when the players in front were exploring and advancing, metal spikes would suddenly be shot out of the holes in the stone wall, and the surface would be stained with dark green venom, or energy spikes would suddenly rise from the ground, and all players hit by the spikes would turn into black mist and dissipate. .
There is both energy damage and physical damage in the channel.
This level obviously takes into account the challenger's observation and judgment, and the ability to respond when a crisis strikes.
To challenge this level, you need to be prepared for dangers that may come from four directions at any time while moving forward.
Before starting the challenge, Ding Yu chose to stand aside with other players, observe the players in front who had started the challenge, and analyze how to pass the level.
During this period, many voices were chatting in the small area voice channel:
"Hurry up and pick up the next one. What are you doing here?"
"Why don't you go up? Why should I go up first?"
"Snake Ancestor said that only strong-willed warriors can pass the test. Snake Ancestor is very dissatisfied with your obscene observation and requires you to take action immediately, otherwise the statue will come back to life and slap you with its tail."
"Hey, another brother was penetrated to the point of death. It hurts just looking at him. He dare not continue playing."
"After watching it for half an hour, I found that there is no pattern in the triggering time of the trap. It is completely random. This is a test of my reaction ability. As a legal player, my brain can react. What should I do if my body can't react?"
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"What else can I do? Return my soul to Dizhong Village and shut myself up in a small dark room for an hour."
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Different from the player being challenged.
Most of the players standing aside and observing were hesitant, as if they were afraid of traps but didn't want to miss the trial rewards.
After a brief observation, Ding Yu shook his head regretfully.
As described by players in the regional voice channel, this narrow and winding corridor cannot calculate the time when the trap is triggered, and is released completely randomly.
In this case, there is no point in further observation.
Ding Yu decided to start the challenge.
Arriving at the starting point, just as he was about to step into the trap corridor, the challenger prompt sounded in his mind:
[Challenger Tips (Region): Congratulations to player "Blacksmith" for completing the Snake Ancestor Trial and receiving the Snake Ancestor's gift: 1400 sacrificial power points (conversion). 】
Guidance Tip: The remaining number of trial rewards: 5432 times.
Guidance Tip 2: All players who complete the trial will have their information scanned and recorded by the Snake Ancestor’s legacy and will not be able to complete the challenge again.
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The sudden news caused an uproar among the players at the scene.
What they didn't expect was that the challenge rewards of the Snake Ancestor Trial were limited in number of times, and each player could only receive them once.
At this moment, notifications of completion of the trial sounded one after another.
The game titles of veteran regiment members appear one after another.
(End of chapter)