Zongman: I edited the copy, and the group members tested it and found a magical reversal

Transmigrating as Chu Feng, the editor-in-chief of the Bankai dungeon, I’ve opened a chat group filled with familiar anime influencers! Saber: “This goblin has no morals!” Kirito: “You planner, you’re heartless!” Accelerator: “My reflexes are cracked!” Facing the enthusiastic greetings from the group, Chu Feng smiled faintly: “Don’t worry, the excitement is yet to come!” Which unlucky soul will get to experience the group owner’s creative “Billions of Dots” and predict a shocking reversal today?

Zongman: I edited the copy, and the group members tested it and found a magical reversal
Chapter 1: Comic Editor? Start by testing the Arthur Rider Village!
“No way, did you really travel through time?”
Chu Feng suddenly sat up from the bed and looked around the room which was both familiar and unfamiliar. The complex memories that flooded into his mind told him that he was no longer the hardcore anime and game fan on Earth, but had traveled to a parallel world that was highly similar to Earth.
[Ding! Zhutian Instance Editor Plus has been successfully bound! ][Ding! The Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group has been automatically created!]A cold mechanical sound exploded in Chu Feng’s mind, waking him up instantly.
“System? I am destined to be the protagonist!” Chu Feng couldn’t help but raise the corners of his mouth.
As a veteran online literature reader, he knows exactly what this is!
[Zhutian Instance Editor Plus]: Leveraging a database of countless anime titles, players can precisely extract character templates, skills, items, world rules, and even the logic of famous scenes. Freely edit, create, and modify any instance! The system encourages unexpected and disruptive instance designs, and “reversal points” will bring huge rewards!
[Super-Dimensional Anti-Routine Test Group]: The host can invite characters (projections/consciousnesses) from all over the world to enter the dungeon test, and score and reward them based on their “anti-routine strategy” behavior.
“Deconstruction and reorganization of anime elements? Invite characters from all over the world to test?” Chu Feng’s eyes became brighter and brighter. This system was tailor-made for him!
[Newbie mandatory task released: Please design the first novice copy and invite at least one group member to test it. ][Task Reward: A mysterious novice gift pack.][Failure penalty: System unbinding, host explodes on the spot.]“Simple!” Chu Feng smiled confidently.
When it comes to copy design, with the vast amount of anime and game knowledge in his head, it is a piece of cake for him!
Who should be invited to test the first copy?
Chu Feng touched his chin, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.
“System, can you extract the template of Saber Altria Pendragon from Fate/StayNight as a tester?”
[Extracting template… Saber Altria (Peak State 70% Limited Edition) template extracted successfully! Her consciousness projection has been automatically invited to join the testing group. The first test will begin once the host releases the dungeon!]“It’s done!” Chu Feng slapped his thigh excitedly.
There is nothing more exciting than asking the famous Knight King to test the Novice Village right at the beginning!
So, what about the content of the copy… Chu Feng raised his lips into a wicked smile.
“Hey, it’s decided on you—Pixel Style Goblin Slayer Novice Village (Magic Modified Version)!”
Chu Feng’s consciousness sank into the editor.
A simple editing interface suddenly appeared in front of me.
He quickly mobilized his memory, incorporated the early world background of “Goblin Slayer”, and then made drastic “magic changes”.
First of all, the painting style is set to the most original 8-bit pixel style!
Imagine a heroic knight king dressed in gorgeous armor, suddenly appearing in a world full of mosaics, facing green goblins made up of a few pixels. That picture…tsk tsk!
Secondly, add the “malicious first sight kill” setting!
For example, seemingly harmless bushes may hide traps full of poisonous stingers; goblins will unexpectedly throw poisoned spears from behind pixelated stones, and their predictions are extremely accurate; slowing slimes will randomly appear on the ground, specifically targeting high-speed enemies.
The BOSS room is even more heavyweight. Chu Feng set up a Goblin Shaman who would use “despicable tactics” – he would hide behind pixel soldiers and shoot arrows from behind, and would occasionally give himself a BUG-level BUFF that increased his dodge by 50% (lasting 3 seconds)!
“Perfect!” Chu Feng looked at his “masterpiece” with satisfaction.
He couldn’t wait to see the wonderful expression on King Arthur’s face after entering this “Novice Village”.
[The novice copy “Pixel Goblin Slayer (magic version)” has been generated! ][Tester “Saber Altria” is in place. Should we launch the dungeon immediately?]“Put it out!” Chu Feng said without hesitation.
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On the other side, Artoria, who was enjoying a moment of peace in the courtyard, suddenly felt dazed.
The next second, the scene in front of me suddenly changed!
The exquisite courtyard disappeared, replaced by a sky and earth made up of huge colorful squares.
Not far away, several green, short “creatures” also made of rough blocks were holding simple weapons, making meaningless pixelated roars, and rushing towards her.
“Where is this place?”
The Knight King frowned and gripped the invisible sword at his waist, his golden hair shaking slightly in confusion.
What’s going on with this painting style that is so simple that it can be called primitive, and these “enemies” that are so weak that they can be almost ignored?
Chu Feng, who designed all this, is now preparing to watch the blockbuster with great interest.
He was curious about how King Arthur, who prided himself on chivalry, would counter the “malicious” tactics he faced in his own dungeon. Would he be able to successfully complete the game, or would he face a setback?
What will be the first dungeon reward after successfully completing the game?
Chu Feng recently showed a playful smile.
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“What…just are these monsters?” Altria’s brows were tightly furrowed, her azure eyes filled with incredible confusion, and a hint of…subtle disgust that was difficult to conceal.
She stared at the strange creatures in front of her, which were made of rough pixels, making meaningless “beeping and popping” sounds, and twisting and rushing towards her. For a moment, she didn’t know how to respond.
Judging from her era-leading combat experience, these enemies were undoubtedly weak, even fragile, and it seemed that she could crush them completely with just a wave of her hand.
However, this strange world filled with mosaic blocks was filled with an inexplicable sense of weirdness and incongruity, which made her dare not be careless at all.
【Puff!】
Just as she was contemplating this, a sharp sound of piercing the air echoed. A short spear, also composed of pixels, shot out insidiously from behind a pixelated stone at a speed that was incompatible with the crude art style of this world, aiming directly at her face! The spear even flashed a dangerous red light, clearly not a friendly greeting.
“Um?”
Altria’s golden hair flickered slightly, and her eyebrows suddenly raised. Almost out of instinct, she jerked her head to the side.
Her A-level intuition played a crucial role at this moment, like divine help. The short spear tempered with an unknown pixel toxin almost brushed past her cheek, bringing up a few strands of severed golden hair, and she narrowly avoided this sudden and extremely tricky attack.
“A despicable sneak attack!” The Knight King’s pretty face was filled with anger, and a wave of rage welled up in her heart. This evasive, unethical fighting style was completely contrary to the upright spirit of chivalry that she believed in, and she felt disgusted from the bottom of her heart.
However, before she could steady herself and prepare to fight back, the originally solid pixelated ground beneath her feet suddenly became sticky and soft without any warning.
The dark green pixel slime with a strange smell wrapped around her boots like a maggot on her tarsal bones, instantly reducing her wind-like agility that she was proud of, and her movements suddenly became sluggish!
“These despicable traps…are endless and hard to guard against!” Artoria gritted her teeth, becoming more alert.
At this moment, the Knight King, relying on his vastly superior combat experience and divinely-assisted intuition, maneuvered between Chu Feng’s meticulously designed, yet intriguing, “Goblin Spear Predictive Trap” and “Slime Slime Slowdown Trap,” struggling to maneuver. Every dodge he made was awkward, and every counterattack felt like hitting cotton, powerless.
She deeply realized that the rules of this world seemed completely different from the real world she was familiar with. Pure strength and lightning speed were unprecedentedly restricted here. Instead, seemingly insignificant, yet insidious and cunning tricks often had unexpected and adverse effects, leaving people unable to defend themselves and feeling extremely frustrated.
After stumbling along the way, killing countless fearless pixel goblins, and crushing countless sticky pixel slimes, Altria finally arrived at a pixel room with a slightly wider space and slightly brighter light – according to the strange settings of this world, this should be the so-called BOSS room.
Deep in the room, a goblin shaman with a few funny feathers (also made of crude pixels) on his head and a crooked cane in his hand was hiding stealthily behind a group of slightly larger pixel goblin soldiers.
It was muttering something, emitting pixelated syllables that were meaningless but carried some strange magical power, as if chanting some vicious curse.
“Finally found you, the mastermind!”
Altria let out a delicate cry, a fierce look flashing in her clear eyes. The invisible Sword of Promised Victory gathered in her hand. Though it could only trace a vague path in this pixelated world, the immense magical power contained within it was not to be underestimated.
Her petite figure transformed into a golden lightning, ready to end the battle swiftly with the force of thunder and lightning and completely purify this mysterious guy.
However, the seemingly clumsy Goblin Shaman was as slippery as a loach covered in oil. Every time Artoria’s attack was about to hit it, it would inexplicably put itself in a strange state called “50% Dodge Increase.” The status aura was a tooth-aching green, causing her many sure-shot attacks to miss by a hair’s breadth, frustratingly.
What made Artoria even more angry was that this despicable goblin shaman would issue weird orders, commanding those simple-minded goblin soldiers to rush forward fearlessly to serve as cannon fodder, using their simple bodies to block her sword.
It itself, however, hides in a safe place in a despicable manner, constantly pulling out various poisoned pixel hidden weapons that flash with dangerous light from its sleeves, and launching shameless sneak attacks!
It was an arduous and, primarily, emotionally agonizing battle. Altria felt as though her martial arts skills had been suppressed by ninety-nine percent. She possessed the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, but could only play a turn-based game with these small monsters.
Finally, after narrowly avoiding a bunch of poisoned pixel bone needles again, she seized a fleeting opportunity and hurled the holy sword in her hand at an incredible angle. Like an arrow shot from a bow, she accurately nailed the jumping, despicable goblin shaman to the wall, splitting him into two halves of flashing pixel blocks.
[Ding! “Pixel Goblin Slayer (Remastered Version)” dungeon cleared for the first time! Congratulations to the tester!]Tester Saber Altria’s clearance rating: B+ (Chivalry has been severely impacted and mentally polluted by the pixel culture of another world, and urgently needs psychological counseling.)
Accompanied by a crisp system notification tone, the pixelated world before her instantly collapsed and dissipated like a shattered mirror, transforming into countless points of light. Altria’s consciousness drifted off for a moment before returning to the familiar chat interface called “Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group.”
【Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group】
Saber Altria: “@Chu Feng! This so-called trial you designed is simply despicable! It completely defies any chivalry! Those enemies only use despicable and underhanded tactics! This isn’t a battle at all; it’s a stain on my knightly honor!”
Looking at Saber’s angry remarks in the chat group that were almost bursting through the screen, and the lines of text filled with exclamation marks, Chu Feng couldn’t help but lean back in his chair, laughing so hard that tears were almost coming out.
“Hahaha, Saber-chan, calm down! This is the kind of unexpected effect we want! Reversal points, isn’t that a sweet achievement!” He laughed wildly in his heart while hypocritically comforting others in the group.
[Ding! Host Chu Feng has successfully guided the tester’s emotions and created a strong contrast, earning 500 edit points!][Ding! Tester Saber Altria’s ‘Intuition’ skill trait has been detected to be particularly outstanding in this dungeon test. The system has begun automatically extracting relevant skill fragments…][Ding! Congratulations to host Chu Feng for successfully obtaining Saber Altria’s golden legendary skill fragment – “Intuition A”!][Ding! Skill fragments are undergoing adaptive evolution… Evolution successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a new passive talent skill—EX-level Intuition (Edited Version)!][EX-level Intuition (Edited Version)]: A passive talent at the level of universal law.
When the host is carefully designing a copy or interacting in a friendly manner with group members, he can accurately predict the various “sassy operations” directions, bizarre thought processes, or intended “anti-routine” behaviors of the testers with an extremely high, almost prophetic probability.
This enables the host to conduct more targeted layout, guidance, and even reverse guidance, greatly increasing the chance and number of obtaining precious “reversal points”!
“Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! What a heaven-defying ability this is! It’s simply a divine skill among divine skills!”
Chu Feng’s eyes widened instantly, his breathing became rapid, and his heart beat uncontrollably.
Being able to accurately predict the testers’ tricks? This is simply the ultimate cheat tailor-made for him, a man determined to become “the biggest mastermind in the universe”!
In the future, if we design copies that kill people without compensation, wouldn’t it be easier to play with the top bosses from various anime worlds, and let them experience the dangers of society and the love from planners?
Just by imagining such a scene, Chu Feng felt the blood in his body begin to boil, and his scalp went numb with excitement!
In the chat group, Saber’s complaints and rants continued like a flood, but Chu Feng no longer cared about these details. His gaze was fixed on the somewhat lonely member list on the chat group interface.
Currently, in this mysterious organization called “Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group”, including himself, there are only him and Saber Altria, which seems a bit deserted.
“Well, it’s time to invite more lovely ‘victims’… no, more enthusiastic ‘new testers’ to join.” Chu Feng touched his chin, a pleasant yet slightly mischievous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a calculating light flashed in his eyes.
The EX-level intuition (Edited Version) that he had just obtained was already starting to hum with eagerness!
Which anime character will be the next lucky person, or “unlucky person”?
In Chu Feng’s mind, countless familiar and powerful anime characters flashed by like a kaleidoscope, and each one seemed to be an excellent “test” subject.
What kind of bizarre style will the next brand new copy have, so that it can bring unforgettable “surprises” and “touching” to the upcoming new testers?
Chapter 3 New member Kirito? Come try my ‘Sword Art Online Death BUG copy’! (Old version)
Saber Altria’s complaints were still flooding the group, but Chu Feng had already turned his attention to the next target.
His [EX-Level Intuition (Edited Version)] talent was now stirring, urging him to quickly find a new “victim”, no, a “tester”.
“Who will be the next lucky person?” Chu Feng touched his chin, with a hint of joy on the corner of his mouth.
At this moment, there was new movement in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group].
[Ding! New member “SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto” has joined the group chat! ]Chu Feng’s eyes lit up instantly.
Kirito? The black-clad swordsman who made a name for himself in Aincrad?
“This is really like sending a pillow when you feel sleepy!”
Chu Feng almost immediately had a new idea. Speaking of Kirito, the most representative thing is naturally his experience in the death game “Sword Art Online”.
“In that case, let’s start with SAO!”
Chu Feng’s mind was working at high speed, and the interface of [Zhu Tian Copy Editor Plus] unfolded in his mind.
He quickly extracted the map and monster templates of “Aincrad’s First Floor” as a basic blueprint, but then he revealed a malicious smile.
“What’s the point of regular SAO? If you want to have fun, let’s have something exciting!”
Chu Feng began to make changes to the dungeon rules.
[Instance Name]: Sword Art Online Death BUG Test Instance (Magic Modified Version)
[Instance Background]: Based on the first floor of Aincrad, but all monster AI has been greatly enhanced, with stronger desire to attack and more tacit coordination.
[Core Rule 1]: All monsters’ (including BOSS) attacks will definitely produce a “critical hit” effect! Ignoring defense!
[Core Rule 2]: If a player receives any damage in a dungeon, there is a very low probability (0.1%) of triggering an “instant death bug,” instantly depleting their health bar! (This effect occurs within the dungeon, not actual death)
[Clearance conditions]: Defeat the first level’s boss – “Kobold Lord Irfang”.
“Hehehe…” Chu Feng looked at the rules he set and couldn’t help laughing out loud.
All monster attacks are guaranteed to be critical hits! There is also a chance of instant death bug!
This is an unreasonable setting. No matter if you are a cheater or a gaming genius, you will have to suffer my “data inflation” first!
Chu Feng could already imagine how Kirito would look like he was doubting his life after entering the dungeon and facing the overwhelming critical damage and the instant death judgments that popped up from time to time.
“My EX-level intuition tells me that Kirito-sama’s reversal will be very exciting!”
With full expectations, Chu Feng tagged the new member in the group.
Chu Feng: “@SAO Cheat Blocker·Kiritani Kazuto, welcome to join our group! As a new member bonus, I’ve created an exclusive test dungeon just for you. Are you interested in trying it out?”
On the other side, Kiritani Kazuto, who had just been inexplicably pulled into this strange chat group, was looking at Saber’s speech in the group and the invitation from Chu Feng, who claimed to be the “group owner”, with a frown on his face.
“Hyperdimensional Anti-Routine Testing Group? Is this some new type of VR game beta?”
Kirito was a little confused. He had just left the world of SAO and was instinctively wary of this inexplicable invitation.
But the words “exclusive test copy” piqued his interest as a veteran player.
Especially when he saw the name of the copy – “Sword Art Online Death BUG Test Copy”, his pupils suddenly shrank!
Sword Art Online!
These four words mean so much to him.
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: “…This dungeon is related to SAO?”
Chu Feng: “You can say yes, and you can also say no. You can think of it as a special challenge based on the SAO worldview. Don’t worry, it’s absolutely safe. Even if you ‘die’ in the dungeon, it only means the end of the test.”
Kirito pondered for a moment.
He possessed a far greater obsession and familiarity with SAO than most. If it were just a test dungeon, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to relive the sword-and-magic combat.
Moreover, he was very interested in the so-called “death bug.” In the real SAO, there was no such thing.
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: “Okay, I accept the test.”
Chu Feng: “A wise choice! Are you ready? The dungeon is about to begin!”
[Ding! Tester “SAO Cheater Kazuto Kiritani” has confirmed acceptance of the “Sword Art Online: Death Bug Test Dungeon (Modified Version)”!][Instance transfer begins…]Kiritani Kazuto only felt a flash before his eyes, and the next second, he appeared in an environment that was both familiar and unfamiliar.
It was the square of the starting town on the first level of Aincrad!
But the surrounding player NPCs disappeared, replaced by an oppressive and dangerous atmosphere.
“This feeling… the monster’s strength seems to be different from what I remember.” Kirito subconsciously tightened the hilt of the sword at his waist. It was his most trusted partner in SAO.
He looked around with eyes as sharp as an eagle.
Suddenly, several violent wild boars let out deafening roars, locked their scarlet eyes on him, and charged forward fearlessly!
“Here I come!”
Kirito took a deep breath and drew his sword to meet the enemy!
He wanted to see what this so-called “death bug test copy” was all about!
How will Chu Feng’s “malice” be manifested?
Is his experience as a “corruptor” still useful in the face of such an unreasonable setting?
Everything is still unknown.
Chapter 4 Kirito: Where is the balance in this game?! Dual Blade Extreme Counterattack! (Old Version)
**Chapter 4: Kirito: Where is the balance of this game?! Two-Sword Style Extreme Counterattack!**
“KANG!”
The sharp sound of metal clashing echoed across the square on the first floor of Aincrad.
With a precise block, Kirito barely parried the charge of a ferocious boar’s tusks. The immense force from the sword numbed his arm slightly.
“What a powerful force! And… this attack is definitely a critical hit!”
After just one encounter, Kirito experienced firsthand the horror of Chu Feng’s “guaranteed critical hit.” Each seemingly ordinary wild boar had an attack power comparable to that of a small BOSS!
What made his scalp tingle even more was that these monsters had an incredibly high AI. They were no longer the clumsy, straight-line-charging monsters of the past, but now they knew how to outflank, flank, and even exploit terrain to harass!
“Swish!”
The moment he blocked the wild boar in front of him, another wild boar had quietly circled around his side and rear, and its sharp fangs pierced his waist and ribs with a sound of breaking through the air!
“not good!”
Kirito’s pupils shrank, and with his extraordinary reaction speed, he twisted his body forcefully and narrowly avoided the fatal blow.
Even so, a cut was made in the leather armor on the side of his waist, and a burning pain came.
“These guys… are so difficult to deal with!”
Beads of sweat formed on Kirito’s forehead. He felt like a small boat in the midst of a raging sea, in danger of capsizing at any moment.
This is just the beginning.
As the battle continued, another “surprise” set by Chu Feng began to show its power.
“puff!”
After barely escaping the siege of three wolf-like monsters and successfully killing one, Kirito didn’t even have time to catch his breath when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart!
[Warning! You have triggered the “Instant Death BUG”! Your health has been reset to zero!]The scene before my eyes suddenly turned dark, and the game character fell to the ground.
“This…he’s dead now?”
Kirito’s consciousness returned to reality, his face full of disbelief.
He didn’t even see clearly how he died! That sudden death sentence made no sense at all!
Chu Feng: “Oh, Kirito-kun, I failed my first challenge. How do you feel?”
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: “…You call this a test dungeon? Where’s the balance in this game?! Every monster is guaranteed to crit, and there’s an instant-death bug every now and then? How can you play this!”
Kirito was truly exasperated. This dungeon, relying solely on luck and numerical superiority, was completely different from his understanding of SAO combat!
Saber Altria: “@SAO cheater·Kiritani Kazuto, you’ll get used to it. This group owner’s copy is characterized by ‘unreasonableness’.”
Looking at Kirito’s complaints and Saber’s “comfort” in the group, Chu Feng smiled even more happily.
“That’s exactly the effect we want! How can we see a true reversal if we don’t push you to the brink of despair?”
Chu Feng: “Kirito-kun, don’t be discouraged. This is just an appetizer. Although the dungeon rules are harsh, it’s not completely impossible. Your experience as a ‘cheater’ should be able to help you find some key to breaking through, right?”
After being provoked by Chu Feng, Kirito calmed down instead.
Indeed, complaining is pointless. Although this instance is abnormal, since it is a “test”, there is definitely a possibility of completing it.
“Guaranteed critical hit…instant death bug…” Kirito began to carefully recall the details of the battle just now.
The monster’s attack, while powerful, wasn’t impossible to dodge. And that instant-death bug, while extremely rare, seemed to have… an extremely brief delay in its detection?
“One more time!” The fighting spirit rekindled in Kirito’s eyes.
[Ding! Tester “SAO Cheater Kazuto Kiritani” has entered the dungeon again!]This time, Kirito was fully alert.
He no longer pursued clearing monsters quickly, but instead focused all his attention on dodging and observing.
Every time the monster attacked, he tried his best to dodge it with his body movements and sword skills. If he really couldn’t avoid it, he would try to choose non-vital parts to resist.
After being abused more than a dozen times and frantically testing the brink of “death” countless times, Kirito gradually figured out some tricks.
Although the attacks of those violent monsters were fierce, their moves were relatively fixed. As long as the prediction was accurate, there was still considerable room for dodging.
And that damn “instant death bug” does have a tiny judgment delay!
The time difference is about a few tenths of a second!
This amount of time is almost negligible for ordinary players, but for someone like Kirito, whose fighting instinct is ingrained in his bones, it is an opportunity that can be exploited!
Time passed minute by minute, and Kirito was chased by monsters in the dungeon with no way to go up or down, and his health bar was fluctuating like a roller coaster.
But the light in his eyes became brighter and brighter!
Finally, he fought his way to the first floor’s gatekeeper boss, the Gnoll Lord Irfang.
This gigantic dog-headed man, holding a bone sword engraved with strange runes, exudes a suffocating sense of oppression.
After Chu Feng’s magical modification, every slash of its sword carries with it terrifying damage that is sure to be a critical hit!
“Now!”
Kirito took a deep breath, his eyes becoming more focused than ever before.
He abandoned all defensive postures and focused all his energy on the one-handed sword in his hand.
Ilfang roared and raised the bone knife in his hand. A slash with dark red light tore through the air and chopped down towards Kirito’s head!
Fast! Too fast!
This knife is unavoidable!
However, just as the bone knife was about to hit him, Kirito’s mouth curled up into a crazy arc.
The familiar system prompt sound rang again.
But just when the “instant death bug” was about to take effect and the health bar was about to return to zero, Kirito moved!
He squeezed out the last bit of potential in his body, surpassed his own limit, and swung the sword in his hand at the critical moment with a posture that was completely inconsistent with conventional one-handed sword skills!
More than one sword!
Instead, they were two extremely fast and tricky-angled slashes!
It seemed as if at this moment, he had transformed into the legendary brave man who could wield two swords!
“Starburst… No, it’s a more primitive and wild technique!”
Two sword lights landed accurately on the ugly head of the ogre lord Irfang!
【Critical Hit! 】
Two huge bright red damage numbers appeared above Ilfang’s head!
“-9999!”
Ilfang’s huge body suddenly stiffened, and he let out an unwilling wail, then fell to the ground with a bang, turning into data fragments all over the sky.
At the same time, Kirito’s character’s health bar was completely emptied due to the effect of the “instant death bug”, and he slowly fell down.
Injury for injury! Die together!
No, strictly speaking, he took advantage of the tiny judgment delay of the “instant death bug” and forced an attack beyond his limit before he “died”, killing the BOSS instantly!
[Ding! “Sword Art Online: Death Bug Test Dungeon (Magic Revised Version)” cleared for the first time! ][Tester SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani’s evaluation: A+ (Unleashed potential beyond his limits in desperate situations, and grasped the prototype of ‘dual sword style’!)]Chu Feng looked at this system prompt with his eyes wide open.
“Holy crap! Is this even possible?!”
He imagined that Kirito might use various tricks to pass the level with difficulty, but he never expected that this guy would take advantage of the judgment delay of the “instant death bug” at the last moment, forcibly launch an attack similar to “dual sword style”, and complete an extreme counterattack!
This operation is simply out of this world!
Saber Altria: “……???”
Saber Altria: “@SAO Cheat Suppressor·Kiritani Kazuto, what was that last move of yours? I seemed to see the shadows of two swords?”
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani (with lingering fear): “I don’t know… I just felt, at that moment, that I could do it… so I did it.”
Chu Feng: “666! Kirito-kun, this wave of your operation, I would like to call it a god reversal!”
[Ding! Host Chu Feng obtains reversal points*1000!][Ding! Detected that tester SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani has successfully triggered a special clearance method. Editor module unlocked – “Monster AI Customization Module”!]“Monster AI custom module?!” Chu Feng’s eyes lit up.
This module is great! When designing dungeons in the future, wouldn’t it be possible to make the monsters’ AI even more “intelligent” and “devilish”?
Just thinking about it makes me excited!
Chu Feng was already anticipating the exciting expressions Saber and Kirito would make when they saw each other’s test videos. One was tortured by the Pixel Goblins to the point of questioning chivalry, while the other was tortured by the guaranteed critical hit and instant death bug to the point of realizing the rudiments of dual wielding.
Wow, this reversal point is worth the profit!
Next, which lucky person will be able to experience Chu Feng’s “love-filled” copy?
Chu Feng’s gaze once again turned to the ever-expanding list of anime characters.
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Chapter 5: Railgun Enters the Swarm! Target: Absolute Essence User LV6 (Trial Version)! (Old Version)
**Chapter 5: Railgun Enters the Swarm! Target: Absolute Ability User LV6 (Trial Version)!**
Kirito’s “miracle reversal” operation and Chu Feng’s newly acquired “Monster AI Custom Module” made the atmosphere in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group] a little subtle for a while.
Saber Altria: “@Chu Feng, your ‘Monster AI Customization Module’… won’t it make our future tests more difficult?”
Chu Feng (righteously): “How could that be, Saber? I am a group leader who loves peace and fairness. My dungeon is filled with love and care for testers. This module is only to increase the fun and challenge of the dungeon.”
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: “…I feel a chill down my spine.” (Why do I feel a chill down my spine?)
Chu Feng ignored Kirito’s complaints, his attention was completely attracted by the new notification sound in the chat group.
[Ding! New member “Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto” has joined the group chat!]“Oh, this guy is here too?” Chu Feng’s eyes lit up again.
Misaka Mikoto, ranked third among the only seven esper users (Level 5) in Academy City, codenamed “A Certain Scientific Railgun”!
This electric princess with a hot temper and a strong sense of justice is a very good candidate for “tester”.
“What kind of copy should I design for her?” Chu Feng touched his chin and began to think quickly.
Normal physical or energy attacks wouldn’t be very effective against Misaka Mikoto. Her electromagnetic shield and high mobility are enough to handle most situations.
“Got it!” Chu Feng had an idea. “Since she’s a superpower, let her experience even stronger power!”
A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Chu Feng’s mouth, and he quickly outlined the new copy framework in the [Zhu Tian Copy Editor Plus].
[Instance Name]: Academy City LV6 Ability User Promotion Simulation Instance (Trial Version)
[Instance Background]: A simulation of the theoretical deduction scenario of the “Absolute Ability Evolution Plan (LV6 Shift Plan)” in the future Academy City.
[Core Rule 1]: Tester Misaka Mikoto will experience some of the power of a simulated “LV6 Absolute Ability User” in the dungeon, with her overall abilities greatly enhanced and her control over electromagnetic force reaching the theoretical limit.
[Core Rule 2]: Since this is a theoretical simulation, the power of LV6 will cause a huge computing load and energy impact on the tester’s mind and body. Please use it with caution.
[Core Rule 3]: The dungeon has a built-in “Academy City Disaster Assessment System”. If the tester’s behavior causes excessive “indirect damage” or “potential threat” to the simulated Academy City, the dungeon’s evaluation will be reduced or even fail.
[Clearance Conditions]: Within the specified time, adapt to and master the power of “pseudo-LV6” and successfully complete a “city-level disaster simulation clearance mission.”
“Hehe, let her experience the power of LV6, but put shackles on her.” Chu Feng was very satisfied with his design.
The key point of this copy is not whether Misaka Mikoto can defeat a powerful enemy, but whether she can control that power while gaining powerful strength, and understand the “responsibility” and “cost” that may come with that power.
After all, absolute power is often accompanied by absolute risk.
Chu Feng spoke in the group.
Chu Feng: “@Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun·Misaka Mikoto, welcome a new partner! Judging from your title, you’re a psychic from Academy City, right? Coincidentally, I have a ‘Power Upgrade Experience’ dungeon tailored just for you. Are you interested in trying it?”
On the other end of the chat group, Misaka Mikoto, who had just been pulled into this strange group chat by a mysterious force, was looking at the information on the screen with a vigilant look on her face.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: “Huh? A power-up experience? Who are you? Is this another one of those ridiculous experiments from some research institute?”
Regarding this sudden invitation, Misaka Mikoto’s first reaction was that some malicious organization was up to something again.
Saber Altria: “Hello, newcomer. Please rest assured. Although the group owner sometimes has a bad taste, at least for now, these dungeon tests have not caused any substantial harm to us.”
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: “Well, it can be considered an…unconventional extreme challenge. Although the process may be quite heartbreaking.”
Looking at the comments of the other two people in the group, Misaka Mikoto frowned slightly.
“The Super Dimensional Anti-Routine Testing Group… doesn’t sound very serious.”
However, the words “LV6 ability user promotion simulation copy” successfully attracted her attention.
Level 6!
That is a realm that all Academy City espers dream of, yet is unattainable.
Although she scoffed at the so-called “Absolute Ability Evolution Plan”, believing it to be a crazy experiment that violated human ethics, she could not help but be curious about the power represented by LV6 itself.
“If it’s just a simulation experience…” Misaka Mikoto was a little tempted.
Chu Feng: “That’s right, it’s just a simulation. And, based on my ‘EX-level intuition’, this experience may provide unexpected inspiration for your future growth.”
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: “Hmph, that sounds nice. If it’s just a simulation, it’s fine for fun. But let me make it clear, if you dare to have any strange intentions, I will show no mercy!”
A visible arc of electricity danced on Misaka Mikoto’s bangs.
Chu Feng: “Of course, of course, we are a serious testing group. So, are you ready? Sister Misaka, feel the tip of the iceberg of absolute power!”
[Ding! Tester “Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto” has confirmed acceptance of the “Academy City LV6 Esper Promotion Simulation Dungeon (Trial Version)”!]Misaka Mikoto only felt a flash of strong light before her eyes, and then an unprecedented torrent of computing power poured into her mind!
It was as if all the electricity from all the power plants in Academy City and the computing power of countless supercomputers were all conferred on her alone!
She can clearly sense the charge of every speck of dust in the air and can easily manipulate the huge electromagnetic field covering the entire city!
“This feeling… is this… Level 6?”
Misaka Mikoto stretched out her hand, and a tiny flash of lightning danced at her fingertips, but the energy density contained in it was more terrifying than any time she had ever used her full strength to unleash the Railgun!
She even had the illusion that if she wanted to, she could wipe the entire Academy City off the map in an instant!
However, along with this powerful force came unimaginable mental strain and a sense of physical tearing.
Every brain cell in her brain was whining, as if it would burn out at any moment from the overload of calculations.
“Ah…” Misaka Mikoto couldn’t help but let out a painful groan, and the veins on her forehead bulged.
Just then, the copy prompt sounded.
[A large-scale “Fake Beast” out-of-control incident has been detected in the eastern district of Academy City. Testers are requested to immediately clear it and control the disaster level below Class C.]Misaka Mikoto suppressed the great discomfort, raised her head and looked into the distance.
She could “see” that on the other side of the city, countless monsters made up of chaotic ability data were wreaking havoc.
“Is this… the clearance mission?”
Misaka Mikoto gritted her teeth, and dazzling electric light burst out from her body.
She wanted to try and see if she could control this overly heavy power and complete this almost impossible task!
What will be the “turning point” of this copy?
Chapter 6: Misaka Mikoto: This power… is too strong! Reversal: Misaka Mikoto’s network is collectively overloaded! (Old version)
The simulated East District of Academy City has now turned into a sea of fire and ruins.
Countless bizarre fantasy beasts emerged like a tide, roaring and destroying all buildings and facilities within their sight.
And in the center of these monsters, a dazzling orange-red beam of light swept across. Wherever it passed, whether it was a sturdy building or a ferocious fantasy beast, it was vaporized and evaporated in an instant!
Ha ha…
Misaka Mikoto hung in mid-air, panting heavily. Cold sweat soaked her Tokiwadai school uniform, and her delicate face looked pale from the immense mental strain.
But her eyes were unusually bright, filled with unprecedented excitement and a hint of… intoxication.
Is this the power of LV6…too strong!
She simply raised her hand casually, and a super-electromagnetic cannon with far greater power than ever before roared out, accurately hitting a giant fantasy beast that was trying to escape dozens of kilometers away, completely decomposing it at the molecular level.
The feeling of being able to control huge amounts of energy at will made her experience for the first time what absolute power was.
Those moves that used to require precise calculations and full effort to perform can now be used effortlessly, and their power is amplified by more than a hundred times!
If I had this kind of power… I could defeat those damned Anbu or some Absolute Esper Evolution Plan…
A dangerous thought flashed through Misaka Mikoto’s mind.
But she quickly shook her head and put aside this unrealistic idea.
No, it’s a copy test now!
She took a deep breath, trying to wake herself up from the intoxication of that power, and began to focus on the task at hand – to eliminate these out-of-control fantasy beasts and keep the disaster level below C.
With the powerful strength of pseudo LV6, it is easy for her to wipe out these fantasy beasts.
The iron sand whip transformed into a black tornado connecting the sky and the earth, sucking in a large number of monsters and tearing them into pieces in an instant.
Countless coins surrounded her, launching dense electromagnetic cannon barrages like satellites, accurately eliminating enemies in every corner.
In just over ten minutes, the fantasy beasts that were wreaking havoc in the East District were wiped out.
【The mission objective has been completed.】
Disaster Level Assessment: A (Severe damage to urban infrastructure, large-scale residual energy, and a high potential threat level.)
[Instance Rating: B-Rank (Mission Completed, but Damage Exceeded Expectations.)]What? A-level disaster? B-level rating? Misaka Mikoto looked at the system’s assessment, dumbfounded.
She had clearly cleared out all the monsters quickly, so how could such great damage be caused?
Just as she was confused, Chu Feng’s voice rang out in the group.
Chu Feng: Congratulations to Misaka Mikoto for your initial experience with the power of Level 6! How does it feel? Is it powerful and exciting?
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: “It’s powerful, yes, but what’s with that comment? I clearly controlled the power and only eliminated those monsters!”
Chu Feng chuckled. “Miss Misaka, your understanding of power is probably still superficial. You thought you were just eliminating monsters, but how much impact did your railgun fire have on the surrounding environment? How much interference did the stray electromagnetic waves cause to city communications? Desertification, structural damage, potential electromagnetic pulse risks… these are all factors that need to be considered in disaster assessments.”
Misaka Mikoto was stunned.
She really hadn’t thought about it that much.
In the past, when she used her abilities, she would pay attention to the control range, but she relied more on intuition and experience. But now, the power of Level 6 was too great, and even a slight leakage could cause immeasurable consequences.
It seems that controlling power is not an easy task. Saber Altria spoke at the right time.
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: The more powerful the power, the more precise control and corresponding awareness are required.
Listening to the discussions of the group members, Misaka Mikoto seemed to be lost in thought.
Chu Feng: Sister Misaka, the dungeon isn’t over yet. This was just a warm-up. The real challenge begins now.
[The second stage of the dungeon begins: simulating Misaka’s collective network operations, attempting to analyze LV6 ability data.][Warning: This stage will place an extremely high mental burden on the tester, please proceed with caution! ]As soon as she finished speaking, Misaka Mikoto felt as if her brain was connected to an extremely huge network!
Countless data streams poured into her consciousness like a tsunami. It was the simulated collective consciousness of tens of thousands of sisters, frantically analyzing her current LV6 status!
Uhhhhhhhh!
Unprecedented pain assaulted her nerves, as if countless needles were piercing her brain at the same time!
This kind of pain is far more terrifying than when he simply used LV6 power before!
“Hold on, Miss Misaka! This is a crucial step for you to reach a higher level!” Chu Feng encouraged, secretly observing the changes in the data.
Damn…this data…is too much…
Misaka Mikoto felt her consciousness begin to blur. She wanted to cut off the connection, but found that she couldn’t do it at all.
She was like a drowning person caught in an information vortex, helplessly swallowed by the huge flow of data.
Just when she was about to lose consciousness completely, something strange happened in the copy!
[Warning! An unknown error occurred in Misaka Network (NPC simulation)! ][Warning! Due to computational overload, some simulated Misaka units have experienced logical collapse!][Warning! Misaka Network’s collective computing overload has caused a system crash!][Instance Verification: Because the amount of computation caused by the tester exceeded the upper limit of the Misaka Network (NPC simulation), the simulation network has been paralyzed on a large scale and irreversibly, causing serious indirect damage to the future of the simulated Academy City!][Instance Rating: C- (Mission Failed! Triggered an unexpected chain reaction!)]puff–
Misaka Mikoto’s consciousness suddenly broke away from the severe pain, and she almost choked because she couldn’t breathe.
She was breathing heavily, her face full of fear and…confusion after surviving the disaster.
Failed… failed? Misaka Network… collectively overloaded and crashed?
She never expected that the dungeon test would end in this way!
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: @Chu Feng! What the hell is going on?! My power…overloaded the Misaka Network?
Chu Feng suppressed a smile: “Well, Misaka Mikoto, it seems that the power of Level 6 is still too much for the current Misaka Network. Your potential far exceeds their computing limits!”
[Ding! Host Chu Feng obtains reversal points*800!][Ding! Detected the special dungeon performance of tester Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the auxiliary plug-in – Computational Power Assist Plug-in (Basic)!][Computing Power Assist Plugin (Basic)]: This plugin provides computing power assistance when the host is designing copies or performing complex calculations, improving editing efficiency and thinking speed.
Oh? This plugin is good! Chu Feng’s eyes lit up.
Although Misaka Mikoto’s reversal this time was not as amazing as Kirito’s, it was still an unexpected surprise. I didn’t expect that the LV6 simulation data would directly explode the simulated Misaka network.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto (still confused): In other words… I’m too strong, so the dungeon failed?
Chu Feng: I understand. But, Sister Misaka, you must have felt a lot during this experience, right? The loss of control over your power, and the unexpected chain reactions.
Misaka Mikoto fell silent.
The experience of this dungeon really had a huge impact on her.
She was fascinated by the destructive power, but the subsequent loss of control and unpredictable consequences also left her with lingering fears.
Especially since…Misaka Network was overloaded with her power.
This made her think of her sisters who were forced to participate in the Absolute Ability Evolution Plan.
If someone really reaches LV6 in reality, what will it mean to the sisters?
For a moment, Misaka Mikoto felt a little complicated.
Seeing that two consecutive testers in the group had ended up in failure or miserable victory, Saber and Kirito also fell silent.
This group owner… is truly a devil! His dungeon is simply not something a normal person can play!
Chapter 7 Group members’ complaints! Chu Feng: My copy is full of love! (Old version)
In the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group], the atmosphere fell into an eerie silence for a while.
After Saber was tortured by the Pixel Goblins to the point of doubting her life, and Kirito was forced to develop the prototype of dual-wielding due to the guaranteed critical hit + instant death bug, the newcomer Misaka Mikoto was also unable to escape the clutches of Chu Feng, and experienced a thrilling journey from LV6 heaven to network overload hell.
The three powerful men from different worlds now deeply felt the malice of the chat group owner and the hell of the copy.
Finally, the silence was broken.
Saber Altria: @Chu Feng! Those dungeons you designed aren’t normal trials at all! They’re filled with all sorts of unreasonable traps and rules, completely devoid of chivalry!
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Exactly! What the hell is that Misaka Network Overload thing about that Level 6 promotion dungeon? Are they forcing the dungeon to fail?! Also, the city destruction check is way too harsh!
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: …even though I finally cleared the game, the fact that all monsters are guaranteed to crit and can be killed instantly at any time really makes the gaming experience a complete mess! This isn’t just challenging your limits, it’s basically playing with your life!
For a moment, the crowd was excited, and the three victims began to complain and denounce Chu Feng’s copy design.
Saber Altria: It’s totally inhumane!
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Unfair! Sneak Attack! No Fun!
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: Full of malice! Strongly requesting an increase in dungeon rewards to soothe our wounded hearts!
Looking at the complaints flooding the group, Chu Feng remained calm and even seemed to enjoy it.
“Oh my, everyone’s so resentful,” Chu Feng typed leisurely.
Chu Feng: But don’t you think that it is precisely these unreasonable and malicious things that have stimulated your potential and allowed you to see scenery that you cannot see in normal days?
Chu Feng: Saber, if it weren’t for that despicable Goblin Shaman, would you have been able to grasp the magical power of intuition in predicting traps so quickly? Although the process was a bit awkward, the result was good.
Saber Altria: Ugh… That’s what I said… But I still feel very unwilling!
Chu Feng: Kirito-kun, if it weren’t for the guaranteed critical hit and instant death bug that forced you into a desperate situation, would you have been able to grasp the rudiments of dual-wielding so quickly? This is a realm that countless swordsmen dream of.
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: … (I can’t refute it, but I feel something is wrong)
Chu Feng: And Misaka Mikoto, although your Level 6 experience ultimately failed due to insufficient computing power and a network overload, it also gave you a deeper understanding of your own strength and the Misaka Network, right? This kind of experience is hard to come by in real life.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: …Hmph, a bunch of twisted logic.
Although she refused to admit it, Misaka Mikoto knew in her heart that Chu Feng had a point. This dungeon experience had indeed given her a new perspective on power and the future of her sisters.
Seeing that the food was almost cooked, Chu Feng smiled kindly (he thought).
Chu Feng: So, my dungeons are designed to tap into the deepest potential within you, testing your resilience and willpower in desperate situations. Every dungeon is filled with my deep love and earnest anticipation for you!
(Inner thoughts: Yes, I love the editing and reversal points you guys contributed, and I look forward to your next even more exciting and cool moves! Hehehe!)
Saber Artoria: …I don’t trust you! You are such a bad group leader!
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: +1, the group leader’s mouth is a liar.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: I hate to admit it, but… I think I did gain a little bit. But! Can the next dungeon be a little more normal?!
Seeing the group members gradually change from fierce condemnation at the beginning to a half-believing and half-doubting arrogant state, Chu Feng knew that this crisis public relations was basically successful.
After all, giving a sweet date after a slap in the face is an old tradition.
Although the dates he gave might be a little special.
It seems that it is time to launch some benefits to appease these lovely testers. Chu Feng touched his chin, a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
Of course, his so-called welfare is definitely not that simple.
Chu Feng: Ahem, since everyone feels that the previous dungeon was a bit too stimulating, then in order to give back to all the testers for their hard work, the group leader has decided that the next dungeon will be a relatively relaxing and enjoyable welfare dungeon!
Saber Altria: Welfare book? Really?! (Her eyes instantly light up, as if she saw a mountain of delicious food)
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: …I’m skeptical. I have a feeling the group owner is up to something bad again.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun Misaka Mikoto: Let me make this clear, if Fukumoto is still such a jerk, I… I’ll quit the group… No way, I’ll let you know the true meaning of electric current propulsion! (Discharging ING)
Chu Feng smiled faintly: “Don’t worry, this bonus dungeon will ensure that everyone can experience a different kind of fun in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. As for the dungeon content… let me keep it a secret for now.”
He already has a brilliant idea for a welfare book that is guaranteed to give these big guys a unique surprise experience.
So, what exactly does this so-called welfare book look like?
Faced with the doubts of the group members who are already a little PTSD-stricken, how will Chu Feng use practical actions to prove his love?
Everything will be revealed in the next copy.
Feilu novels, Feilu will make you look good!
Chapter 8 Bonus Book? “Spell War·Cute Pet Exchange Conference” Opens! .txt (Old Version)
After Chu Feng announced that the next dungeon would be a welfare dungeon, a semblance of harmony was temporarily restored in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group].
Of course, beneath this harmony, there are still undercurrents.
Saber Altria: [Rubbing my hands in anticipation.jpg] Bonus book! What will it be? A mountain of cooking ingredients? Or a special training ground where I can improve my combat skills?
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: I have a feeling the group owner’s benefits aren’t that simple… He’s definitely up to something bad again. Everyone, be careful, don’t be fooled by the word “benefits.”
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Humph, no matter what it is, if he dares to trick me like last time, I will… I will use the Railgun to blow up all his newly bought action figures! I mean what I say!
Chu Feng looked at the comments in the group, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
Of course, he knew the mood of these testers at the moment, which was a mixture of anticipation, as well as deep vigilance and suspicion.
However, this is exactly the effect he wanted.
Chu Feng: Everyone, please be patient. This bonus book is absolutely worthy of its name. It’s mainly designed to let everyone relax, experience some lighthearted and enjoyable content, and by the way… make some new friends.
New friends?
The three people in the group were stunned.
Just then, the system prompt sounded.
[Ding! New member, first-year student at Jujutsu High School, Yuji Itadori, has joined the group chat! ][Ding! New member, genius sorcerer Megumi Fushiguro, joins the group chat! ]Jujutsu High School First Year – Yuji Itadori: Wow! What is this? A new cursed spirit realm? Hello everyone! My name is Yuji Itadori, please teach me!
Genius sorcerer, Megumi Fushiguro: …Yuji, don’t talk to strangers casually. This doesn’t seem like a place for the world of sorcery. Who are you?
Looking at the speeches of the two newcomers, Chu Feng showed a smile of understanding.
That’s right, this welfare book he prepared this time is a welcome party for these two newcomers from the world of “Jujutsu Kaisen”!
Chu Feng: Welcome two newcomers! I’m the group leader, Chu Feng. This is the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group], a wondrous place connecting different worlds.
He briefly introduced the function and nature of the chat group to the two newcomers, of course, concealing the fact that he had created a copy to trick people.
Jujutsu High School, First Year, Itadori Yuji: Oh! That’s amazing! Connecting different worlds? Wouldn’t that mean I could see all sorts of people and things? (Starry eyes)
Genius sorcerer, Megumi Fushiguro: (Frowning slightly, remaining alert) That sounds a little unbelievable. Do you have any evidence?
Chu Feng smiled slightly, knowing that it was time to show the real benefits.
Chu Feng: As for evidence, words alone are not enough. How about this? I’ve prepared a welcome bonus dungeon. I’d like to invite two newcomers, as well as three seniors, Saber, Kirito, and Misaka Misaka, to participate. How do you think it would be?
Chu Feng: The theme of the copy is – Curse Battle, Cute Pet Exchange and Curse Skeleton Making Experience Conference!
Saber Altria: Cute pet exchange? Cursed skeleton creation? It sounds… like there’s really no danger?
SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: …I have a bad feeling. Could the group leader be so kind?
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Cute pets? Do you mean the Quata type? Cursed corpses… are they something like dolls?
Jujutsu High School First Year – Yuji Itadori: Cute pet exchange? Curse skeleton making? Sounds like fun! Fushiguro, should we join?
Megumi Fushiguro glanced at the excited Itadori, then looked at several other seniors in the group who seemed to be interested, and pondered for a moment.
If it’s just about communicating and creating cursed corpses… there shouldn’t be any danger, he thought. Moreover, he was also somewhat curious about this so-called group chat that connected different worlds, and its owner, Chu Feng.
Genius sorcerer Fushiguro Megumi: Okay, we can participate. But if we find anything wrong, we will withdraw immediately.
Chu Feng: No problem! Then, the bonus copy of the Curse War: Cute Pet Exchange and Curse Skeleton Making Experience Conference is now open!
Following Chu Feng’s announcement, a soft light enveloped Saber, Kirito, Misaka Mikoto, Itadori Yuji, and Fushiguro Megumi.
The next moment, the scene before their eyes changed.
The familiar rooms and streets disappeared, replaced by a Japanese-style courtyard. In the center of the courtyard stood several long tables covered with red velvet, piled high with all sorts of materials—cotton, cloth, buttons, wood, nails, and even some strange bones and furs that emanated faint traces of cursed energy.
In a corner of the courtyard, an open space has been specially cleared, which seems to be an area for displaying cute pets.
Saber looked around curiously: Is this the dungeon location? Indeed… It’s completely different from the previous style, and there’s no sense of murderous aura.
Kirito nodded in agreement: Well, it’s more like an activity room for a handicraft interest group.
Misaka Mikoto was very interested in the materials used, especially the bones and fur that reacted with weak energy: “Cursed corpses… are they made of these things? They seem to work on a different principle than robots or dolls in our world.”
And Yuji Itadori was immediately attracted by the open space in the corner of the courtyard.
“Wow! Is this a place for pets? Fushiguro, let your jade dog out for everyone to see!” Yuji urged excitedly.
Megumi Fushiguro sighed helplessly, but still stretched out his hand and formed a seal as he was told.
Jade dog!
With a low growl, two black and white wolves, one big and one small, jumped out from his shadow, rubbed his trouser legs affectionately, and then looked at the surrounding environment and strangers curiously.
“Woo?” The little white jade dog tilted its head and made a cute sound.
This sudden cute creature instantly attracted the attention of Saber and Misaka Mikoto.
Saber Altria: Oh! Such cute wolves! Are they your Shikigami, Fushiguro-kun? (Her eyes sparkle, as if she’s thinking of the lions in her castle)
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Is this the Shikigami from the world of Jujutsu? It certainly looks… more humane than those cold robots. And, should it be quite capable?
At this moment, a discordant whisper came from Yuji’s body.
Kid, don’t just look at other people’s things. Where are my pets? It’s time to show them to these otherworldly creatures!
It’s Ryomen Sukuna’s voice!
In the copy setting, Chu Feng deliberately retained Sukuna’s consciousness and allowed him to communicate with Yuji in a whispered way. Even under certain conditions, he could influence Yuji to a limited extent.
This is the real fun of this welfare book!
What will Sukuna stir up at this seemingly peaceful pet exchange conference? And what kind of shocking cursed corpse will the simpleton Itadori create under Sukuna’s instigation?
Chu Feng expressed great anticipation.
On the other side, when he heard Sukuna’s whisper, Yuji Itadori’s expression instantly became a little subtle.
His pet? That’s…
A seemingly harmonious and friendly cute pet exchange and curse skeleton making experience conference seemed destined to be extraordinary from the very beginning.
Chapter 9: Master Sukuna: Little devil, give me a handsome one! Reversal: The strongest curse of the ace face! (Old version)
Hearing Sukuna’s whispers in his mind, Yuji Itadori couldn’t help but break out in a few drops of sweat on his forehead.
My…my pet? He stammered, “Sukuna-sama, please stop joking. How can you be considered a pet?”
Hmm? Sukuna’s tone was tinged with displeasure. “I’ve condescended to play this game of house with you, little brat, and you’re still picky? Show me off, so show me off! By the way, those materials look great. Make me a more impressive cursed skeleton. Don’t embarrass me!”
Yuji Itadori was in tears.
Showing off Sukuna-san as a pet? And even making a cursed skeleton for him? The scene was so beautiful, he couldn’t even imagine it.
On the other side, Chu Feng watched the ever-changing expressions on Yuji’s face with interest, and laughed in his heart.
He cleared his throat and began to guide the plot: “Yuji-san, since we’re talking about cute pets, why not show us your companions as well? As for making cursed skeletons, everyone can try it. There are plenty of materials, just think of it as experiencing the culture of another world.”
Saber Altria also looked at Yuji curiously: “Yes, Yuji-kun, what does your pet look like? It must be very special, right?”
Kirito stroked his chin, lost in thought. A newcomer who could be specially invited by the group owner must be quite extraordinary. His pet… or rather, his power, must be different from Fushiguro-kun’s Shikigami.
Misaka Mikoto also gave him an inquiring look.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yuji Itadori felt under tremendous pressure.
Well… my situation is rather special… He scratched his head, and finally, under Sukuna’s coercion, he gritted his teeth and said, “My partner usually lives in my body.”
Living in the body? Everyone was stunned.
Before they could ask any further questions, a ferocious mouth suddenly opened on Yuji’s cheek, and a scarlet eye opened.
You bunch of ignorant juniors, let me show you what the real Curse King is! Sukuna’s arrogant and oppressive voice came directly from Yuji’s face.
boom!!!
A terrifying cursed energy that far surpassed the one that Fushiguro Keitama had just used, like a materialized storm, instantly swept across the entire courtyard!
Saber, Kirito, and Misaka Mikoto’s expressions suddenly changed. They all took a step back and took a defensive stance.
This feeling… is an evil aura! Saber’s expression became extremely solemn, and her right hand subconsciously pressed the air scabbard at her waist.
Such a strong sense of oppression… It’s more terrifying than any floor master in SAO! Cold sweat seeped out of Kirito’s forehead, his mind racing, thinking about how to deal with it.
This kind of power… is like… a walking disaster! Misaka Mikoto’s body was flashing with lightning, and she stared vigilantly at the eye on Yuji’s face.
Even Fushiguro Megumi’s jade dog instantly stood up, let out an uneasy growl, and hid behind Fushiguro Megumi trembling, completely losing its previous composure.
Fushiguro Megumi was also horrified: Sukuna?! How could you…
Hahahaha! That’s right, it’s me! Sukuna seemed very satisfied with the crowd’s reaction and laughed happily. “Little ghosts, do you feel the fear? This is true power!”
Yuji Itadori quickly covered his mouth and explained anxiously: Don’t be nervous, everyone! Mr. Sukuna… he just came out to say hello! He didn’t mean any harm! Probably…
Humph, boring. Sukuna seemed to just want to scare everyone, and soon he restrained his breath, and the eye and mouth disappeared.
The oppressive feeling in the courtyard dissipated instantly, but Saber and the others were still terrified.
Chu Feng intervened, saying, “Ahem, it seems that Yuji-san’s companions are quite unique.” That’s all for the cute pet display; next up is the Curse Corpse Creation experience everyone’s been waiting for!
He gestured to the various materials on the table. “Please feel free to choose any materials and make your own Curse Corpse. There’s no beauty or ugliness; creativity is everything!” Fushiguro and Itadori will demonstrate the basic principles of Curse Corpse making.
After Sukuna’s shock just now, everyone became a little more skeptical about the relaxed atmosphere of this welfare book.
However, Curse Corpse Production does not sound dangerous.
Megumi Fushiguro briefly introduced the core of the Cursed Corpse – a core that can contain the cursed energy is needed, and then other materials are used to build the body.
Saber was quite interested in this magical creation. She picked up a piece of wood and some cloth, as if she wanted to make a Q-version lion doll.
Kirito was very interested in the skeletons that emitted faint remnants of cursed energy. He wanted to try to make a small humanoid cursed skeleton to see if he could give it some simple sword skills AI.
Misaka Mikoto picked up some metal parts and coils, her eyes shining: If we can use electric current to drive the cursed corpse, can we make a special doll that combines science and curse?
And under the kind guidance of Sukuna, Yuji Itadori picked up a black cursed stone and some dark red fur.
Listen up, kid! My Cursed Corpse must be the strongest! As for the appearance… just sculpt it like my original four-armed, two-faced form. Remember to make it domineering! Strong lines! And a fierce look! Sukuna kept giving orders in Yuji’s head.
Yuji wanted to cry but had no tears, but his arms were no match for his thighs, so he could only make a bitter face and start to carefully mold it according to Sukuna’s request.
For a moment, the courtyard was immersed in a strange creative atmosphere.
With her deft hands, Saber quickly made a cute little lion skeleton out of wood and cloth. Although it didn’t have a cursed power core, it looked pretty good.
Kirito was trying to embed a small piece of cursed bone into the chest of the humanoid puppet, but seemed to fail repeatedly due to lack of experience.
Misaka Mikoto wrapped several thin wires around a metal core, trying to activate it with weak bioelectricity, but this caused black smoke to come out of the core, which made her a little annoyed.
The focus of the entire audience was undoubtedly Yuji Itadori.
With his efforts and Sukuna’s careful guidance, a cursed corpse with an extremely strange shape but exuding an inexplicable sense of oppression gradually took shape.
It was a palm-sized, Q-version Curse Corpse, but it possessed four arms and two distinct faces—one with a sinister grin, the other with eyes closed in contemplation. Its body was composed of pitch-black Curse Stone, covered in dark red fur. Tiny bone spurs protruded from its back, and its tiny fists even had sharp nails.
The strangest thing is that this Q-version cursed skeleton is obviously not infused with any cursed power, but it naturally exudes a vague domineering aura, as if it is a miniature version of a peerless evil god!
“Hmm… barely okay.” Sukuna’s voice was a little appraising. “Although it’s a little small and ugly, it at least has some of my charm.” “You passed, kid.”
Yuji let out a long sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
At this moment, a barely perceptible red light suddenly flashed in the eyes of the Q version of Sukuna Jukai!
Immediately afterwards, the air in the courtyard vibrated slightly, and an extremely subtle but extremely pure breath of the curse’s origin, as if being drawn, slowly merged into the small curse skeleton!
Fushiguro Megumi’s jade dog whimpered uncomfortably once more, and she suddenly looked towards the cursed corpse, her face filled with shock. “This… this is… the resonance of the curse’s origin?! How is this possible?”
Chu Feng’s eyes lit up instantly!
Ding! The special Cursed Skeleton Mini Overlord (fake Ryoumen Sukuna Q-version figurine) has been detected to have successfully triggered a resonance of the curse’s origin within the dungeon world, significantly increasing the dungeon’s rating!
Ding! Congratulations to host Chu Feng for achieving the special achievement [King’s Card] and receiving the reward: [Spell Affinity (Weak)]!
[Spell Affinity (Weak)]: Grants the host basic perception and guidance of spell power, allowing them to learn and use some low-level spells, and have a small amount of resistance to spell-based attacks.
Chu Feng was overjoyed!
As expected of Mr. Sukuna! He just does something and it turns out to be a magical reversal!
Although this affinity with cursed energy was only at a weak level, it meant he had a stepping stone to the curse system! This would be extremely helpful in designing curse-related dungeons or facing curse-type enemies in the future!
Saber, Kirito, and Misaka Mikoto looked at the Q-version man emitting a strange aura in confusion, and then looked at Chu Feng who had an expression that said “I knew it would be like this”, and Fushiguro Megumi who was shocked.
Although they didn’t quite understand what the resonance of the origin of the curse meant, they vaguely felt that this little gadget made by Itadori (or Sukuna) was definitely not a simple cute pet!
This welfare book is really not simple at all!
Chu Feng announced with a smile: “Alright, everyone’s Curse Corpse creations are incredibly creative! Especially Yuji’s Mini Overlord, which was an unexpected surprise! This Cute Pet Exchange and Curse Corpse Creation Experience Conference has concluded successfully! The dungeon rewards will be distributed to everyone later.”
He couldn’t wait to see what interesting chemical reactions would occur when the characters from other worlds came into contact with this new power system of spells.
It’s time for him to study this newfound affinity for cursed energy.
Chapter 10: Tanjiro Kamado joins the group! Nichirin Sword vs. Chainsaw Devil Trial Edition! (Old Version)
Chu Feng watched the heated discussion in the chat group over Sukuna’s King card, and a slight smile rose at his lips. This kind of unpredictable reversal was exactly what he was looking for! The double harvest of edit points and reversal points made him feel happy.
Ding! New member Demon Slayer Swordsman Tanjiro Kamado joins the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group]!
A newcomer! And a heavyweight! Chu Feng’s eyes lit up. What kind of wonderful chemical reaction would Kamado Tanjiro, a boy known for his gentleness and tenacity, bring to this group?
Chu Feng stroked his chin, his mind racing with Tanjiro’s various deeds and abilities. The Breathing of Water, the Fire God Kagura, the Transparent World, the Red Blade… and that ultimate gentleness that could even move a ghost.
Speaking of which, I recently finished reading the “Chainsaw Man” comics. The chainsaw demon Pochita in it is quite an interesting character. Chu Feng’s mind moved, and a new copy concept began to take shape in his mind.
It’s you! Tanjirou-kun, come and experience the demons of another world!
Chu Feng’s mind flickered as he quickly sketched out the dungeon’s framework in the editor. The scene was set in a deserted urban corner, dark, damp, and filled with an ominous atmosphere. The dungeon’s core boss was a simplified version of the chainsaw demon, Pochita, but Chu Feng had deliberately emphasized its primal fear and pure malevolence.
Copy name: Sun Blade VS Chainsaw Demon (Trial Version).
Dungeon type: Single-player fast-paced combat dungeon.
Tester: Tanjiro Kamado.
Dungeon Objective: Survive the Chainsaw Demon’s violent attacks and attempt to defeat it.
Special note: This copy emphasizes unyielding will and keen perception of malice. Please testers give full play to their own strengths.
Chu Feng finished editing and clicked send.
In the chat group.
Saber Altria: Welcome, newcomer! Tanjirou Kamado, huh? From the name, you seem to be a swordsman, too?
Kiritani Kazuto: Oh? Another swordsman? I wonder what world he’s from, or what kind of swordsmanship he uses.
Misaka Mikoto: Demon Slayer Corps? Sounds like some kind of special organization? Are they hunting demons?
Yuji Itadori (cautiously): Welcome, newcomer! I hope you won’t be scared by the group leader’s copy…
Megumi Fushiguro: …Be careful.
Ryoumen Sukuna (scoffing in Yuji’s mind): Another delicious little brat? I hope it’s a little more playful than the last few.
At this moment, Chu Feng’s copy invitation was also sent to the group.
Chu Feng: @Kamado Tanjiro, welcome to this group! As a welcome gift, I’ve prepared a small trial instance for you, hoping it will help you adapt to the atmosphere here more quickly. Do you accept it?
Far away in another world, Tanjiro Kamado, who had just finished a tough battle with an evil spirit, was resting tiredly against a tree trunk. Beside him, Nezuko was curled up quietly in a box.
Suddenly, a strange voice sounded in my mind, and a chat interface similar to an illusion appeared in front of me.
Chat group? All Heavens Instance Editor? Tanjiro’s eyes widened, somewhat bewildered. He could clearly sense that this sudden appearance wasn’t an illusion, nor was it a blood demon technique.
Immediately afterwards, he saw the welcome message from the group members and the dungeon invitation sent by Chu Feng.
A trial copy? A demon from another world? Tanjiro muttered to himself. His keen sense of smell seemed to have detected an extremely strong, bloody and ominous odor from the description.
This smell was different from any ghost he had encountered before, more primitive and pure.
I have to go and see it! Tanjiro’s eyes narrowed as he thought of the innocent lives that were harmed by Muzan and the Twelve Kizuki. If this chat group and dungeon could make him stronger and find a way to completely defeat Muzan, he would never back down!
I accept! Tanjiro said to himself.
The next moment, his figure disappeared from the spot.
A smile played on Chu Feng’s lips. Great, the fish has taken the bait.
He was looking forward to what kind of sparks would be created when Tanjiro’s Nichirin Sword, which was full of demon blood and could sever karma, collided with the violent and unruly chainsaw that represented humanity’s primitive fear.
Can Tanjiro’s gentleness have an impact on the Chainsaw Devil (Trial Version), who is left with only pure fighting and survival instincts? How will his Breath of Water and Kagura, the God of Fire, perform in the face of the chainsaw that tears everything apart?
All of this will be revealed in the copy.
The show is about to begin. Chu Feng leaned back in his chair and called up the real-time monitoring screen of the dungeon.
He had a premonition that another divine reversal material was beckoning him. And his newly acquired affinity for cursed energy also gave him a deeper interest in analyzing the power systems of different worlds.
Chapter 11 Tanjiro: I smell sadness! The gentle land of the reverse chainsaw! (Old version)
In a deserted corner of the city, the air was filled with a strange smell of rust and decay. Tanjiro held his Nichirin sword warily, surveying his surroundings intently. The light was dim, with only a few rays of pale moonlight filtering through the broken windows, barely enough to make out the shattered walls.
“Such a strong malice… and the smell of blood.” Tanjiro’s nose twitched slightly. He could clearly distinguish the various smells remaining here. One of them was a malice with primitive fear that was particularly prominent, making him involuntarily tighten the hilt of the knife.
Suddenly, a sharp roar of a chainsaw came from far away, breaking the silence!
“Woohoo!”
With an inhuman roar, a short but incredibly swift orange figure suddenly leaped from the shadows! Its head and hands were gleaming chainsaws, spinning at high speed, making a teeth-grinding cutting sound as it charged straight at Tanjiro!
It’s the chainsaw demon!
Tanjiro’s pupils shrank. He had never seen a “ghost” in this form before, but the oppressive feeling and pure murderous intent that came at him were stronger than many evil ghosts he had encountered!
“Water Breathing, Second Form, Waterwheel!”
Faced with this sudden onslaught, Tanjiro remained unfazed. He exerted force on his feet, spinning his body like a top. The Nichirin Blade in his hand traced a circular trajectory through the air, precisely meeting the Chainsaw Demon’s attack!
“Clang clang clang—!”
The Nichirin Sword collided with the high-speed chainsaw, sending out dazzling sparks and a sharp metallic friction sound! A tremendous force emanated from the blade, causing Tanjiro’s arm to go numb slightly.
What a powerful force! And the destructive power of this chainsaw is amazing!
When the chainsaw demon failed to hit him, he immediately adjusted his posture. The chainsaw on his head swept across like a whip, and at the same time the chainsaws in his hands also attacked from different angles, blocking all of Tanjiro’s evasive routes.
Its attack method is random, yet extremely violent and full of primitive savagery!
Tanjiro spun swiftly, his Nichirin sword dancing with impenetrable force, constantly blocking the chainsaw demon’s frenzied attacks. For a moment, the only sounds in the ruined city were the roar of chainsaws and the crisp clash of swords.
Chu Feng watched the surveillance footage with gusto. Although this simplified version of Pochita wasn’t as buggy as the original, it was still quite oppressive against Tanjiro, who had just joined the group.
“This kid… is so amazing!” In the chat group, Misaka Mikoto couldn’t help but admire Tanjiro’s smooth sword skills and calm response.
Kiritani Kazuto also said: “He has a very solid foundation in swordsmanship and a keen fighting instinct.”
Saber Altria: “Well, you can remain calm under such a violent attack. You are an excellent warrior.”
At this moment, Tanjiro, who was fighting, suddenly smelled a strange smell.
Amidst the strong smell of malice and blood, there was a faint trace of…sadness? And loneliness?
Tanjiro was slightly startled. He had smelled this scent on many ghosts who were helpless and in pain.
Although this “demon” before him attacked violently and was filled with a desire for destruction, it seemed that its core was not just pure malice.
“Wait!” Tanjiro suddenly shouted after blocking a chainsaw blow. “Why are you so sad? Are you longing for something?”
The chainsaw demon paused for a moment, as if it hadn’t expected its “food” to say such a thing. The chainsaw on its head tilted slightly, and it emitted an incomprehensible whimpering sound.
“roar?”
Chu Feng’s eyes lit up when he saw this scene. Here it comes! The classic reversal is coming!
As expected of Tanjiro! Even a dungeon boss like this, whose only remaining instincts are fighting, can trigger the “mouth-to-mouth” precondition?!
Seeing that the other party seemed to respond, Tanjiro immediately continued: “I can smell the scent on you! You are powerful, but you are not happy! You are afraid of being alone, right?”
As he spoke, he retreated carefully, and the Sun Blade in his hand dropped slightly, indicating that he had no intention of continuing to attack.
The chainsaw on the chainsaw demon’s head stopped turning, and a trace of confusion flashed across its eyes, which had previously only a bloodthirsty and murderous gleam. Then, it let out a low, wailing sound like a wounded beast.
“Woo… woo…”
Suddenly, the light in the dungeon began to distort, and faint shadows appeared around the chainsaw demon’s body. Among those shadows, there seemed to be a small, adorable orange chainsaw dog, being chased and abandoned by humans, shivering alone in the rain…
“Is this… its memory?” Tanjiro felt an even stronger sense of sadness and helplessness.
Did this “devil” also long for hugs and warmth?
Chu Feng was watching in the background, amazed: “Is it okay to force trigger ‘nostalgia’? The hidden mechanism of this copy has been dug out by Tanjiro’s gentleness!”
Just as the Chainsaw Demon fell into a brief moment of confusion and recollection, and his aggressiveness was greatly reduced, Tanjiro keenly seized the opportunity! He is no saint, and on the battlefield, no opportunity can be missed!
He saw a faint light flickering on the chest of the chainsaw demon. The malice emanating from there was the most concentrated, and it should be the core of this dungeon BOSS!
“I’m sorry!” Tanjiro took a deep breath, “God of Fire Kagura: Rainbow Fantasy!”
His figure spun at high speed like a ghost, leaving behind a trail of afterimages that instantly confused the Chainsaw Demon, who was lost in his memories. The next moment, he appeared at the Chainsaw Demon’s side, the Sun Blade in his hand blazing with flames. With an aura of purification, he stabbed the point of light with unparalleled precision!
“Puff!”
The Sun Blade pierced through the core, and the Chainsaw Demon let out an unwilling wail. Its huge body began to collapse and dissipate, turning into specks of light.
“Ding! Tester ‘Tanjiro Kamado’ has successfully cleared the dungeon ‘Nichirin Sword vs. Chainsaw Devil (Trial Version)’!”
“Clearance Rating: S-Rank (Achieved with a special strategy)!”
“Rewards are being calculated…”
Tanjiro looked at the disappearing chainsaw demon with a complicated expression. He said softly, “I hope you can find true warmth in another world…”
The chat group was in an uproar.
Misaka Mikoto: “Oh my god! Can you beat the game like this? Just stun the boss and kill him instantly with one strike?”
Kiritani Kazuto: “…This has gone beyond the scope of game strategy, right? This is a psychic attack!”
Saber Artoria: “Using gentleness to dissolve hostility, and then ending it with thunder… Kamado-kun’s fighting style is truly unique.”
Yuji Itadori: “That’s amazing, Tanji-kun! Is this the power of ‘communication’?!”
Ryoumen Sukuna (disdainfully): “Hmph, a boring little trick. But, being able to sense that ‘core’, this brat has quite a good intuition.”
Chu Feng looked at his system prompts happily.
“Ding! Because the tester achieved a ‘miracle reversal’ ending, you received a large number of editing points!”
“Ding! You have successfully analyzed the special fluctuations of ‘Emotional Resonance’ and ‘Core Perception’ in the dungeon, and gained a new ability – [Emotional Perception (Edited Version)]!”
[Emotional Perception (Edited Version)]: Level 1, Passive Ability. You gain a keener sense of the intense emotional fluctuations of intelligent beings (including NPCs and instanced creatures), and under certain conditions, use this perception to guide or interfere (Instance-only).
“Another auxiliary ability related to rules and perception?” Chu Feng touched his chin and smiled with satisfaction. “Not bad, not bad. My journey as an editor is really becoming more and more ‘deviant’!”
This [Emotional Perception], combined with the [EX-Level Intuition (Edited Version)] and [Causality Operation (Copy Only)] he had previously acquired, seems to be able to perform more tricks.
He has already begun to look forward to what the next copy will be like.
Chapter 12: First Raid! Gathering in FGO Singularity F: Flame-Contaminated City! .txt (Old Version)
Tanjiro’s amazing reversal of a level clearance once again brought Chu Feng great rewards. He was extremely pleased with both his Editing Points and his new Perception ability, [Emotional Perception (Edited Version)]. He felt he was one step closer to his goal of becoming the mastermind and mentor of all realms.
Speaking of which, it had always been a solo dungeon. Although the group members had communicated with each other in the group, they had never really fought side by side. Chu Feng stroked his chin and thought, perhaps, he could try a team dungeon.
At this moment, the system prompt sounded at the right time.
Ding! It has been detected that the host has successfully guided multiple God Reversal events, and the editor module upgrade conditions are partially met!
Ding! [Small Team Dungeon Module] has been unlocked! You can now design small cooperative or competitive dungeons for 2-5 testers!
Chu Feng’s eyes lit up when he heard this: “It’s better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early! Team dungeon module, this is so interesting!”
He immediately began to think. Team dungeons not only test team coordination and the collision of different worldviews and abilities, but can also trigger unpredictable turning points. This is a farming module tailor-made for him!
Since this was the first team dungeon, it had to be grand, with a classic enough backdrop. Chu Feng’s gaze wandered through countless anime and game worlds.
Soon, his eyes locked onto a world node that exuded a strong magical and tragic atmosphere.
Fate/Grand Order, Singularity F—Flame-Contaminated City, Fuyuki! Chu Feng’s lips curled up. This stage was gorgeous enough, and dangerous enough. Furthermore, an old friend was waiting there.
The old friend he was talking about was naturally the evil Saber—Alter, Altria Pendragon.
Having Saber face off against herself (the dark version) would definitely be a famous scene among famous scenes! Chu Feng could already foresee the explosive reaction within the group.
As for team members… Chu Feng began to select from the group member list.
Saber Altria, as one of the protagonists, must participate and face her own dark history, hehe.
Kazuto Kiritani, a top player in SAO, has strong team combat awareness and individual combat capabilities, and is a reliable output point.
Misaka Mikoto, the power of the Railgun is unquestionable. It has excellent capabilities in clearing large areas and targeted strikes, and is an important fire support.
Tanjiro Kamado has just passed the trial and demonstrated great potential and special fighting style. His joining may have a miraculous effect.
The last one… Yuji Itadori, and the old man Sukuna in his body. With Sukuna, the upper limit of this team’s reversal is definitely ridiculously high, but I don’t know if it will also reverse the teammates.
Chu Feng quickly finalized the list of five people.
He began constructing the details of the dungeon in the editor. The map of Singularity F was perfectly reproduced, the devastated Fuyuki City, the burning streets, and the air filled with despair. And the final boss, of course, was Saber Alter, wielding the Black Sword of Promised Victory and riding a jet-black warhorse.
Copy name: FGO·Singularity F Flame Polluted City (Team Assembly).
Dungeon type: Small team cooperative raid dungeon.
Test team: Saber Altria, Kiritani Kazuto, Misaka Mikoto, Kamado Tanjiro, Itadori Yuji.
Dungeon Objective: Defeat the SaberAlter entrenched in the Great Hollow of Fuyuki City and purify the singularity.
Special Tips: The enemies in this dungeon are extremely powerful, so please cooperate closely and play to your strengths. Friendly Tips: Be careful of surprises (scares) from your teammates.
After Chu Feng finished editing, he nodded with satisfaction and then sent the copy information and team invitation to the chat group.
The group instantly became lively.
Chu Feng: @All members, our group’s first raid is about to begin! Lucky ones who get called, get ready for the challenge! @SaberAltria@Kiritani Kazuto@Misaka Mikoto@Kamado Tanjiro@Itadori Yuji.
Saber Altria: A raid? A flame-tainted city? This place name… I have a bad feeling about it.
Kazuto Kiritani: Finally a team? Great! I’m dying for dual wielding! But who is SaberAlter? Sounds like she’s related to Saber-san?
Misaka Mikoto: FGO? Is that the famous mobile game? I think Kuroko mentioned it. The final boss is Saber’s Alter version? That’s interesting!
Tanjiro Kamado: Team…cooperation? I’ll do my best not to be a drag! Saber-san’s…other form? He’ll be a formidable foe, right?
Yuji Itadori: Eh?! I, I want to go too? With so many seniors…will I be a hindrance? (Uncle Sukuna: Little brat, find some fun for me, or I’ll eat you!)
Accelerator: Huh, a raid? Sounds like a hassle. But, a dark version of Saber? I’d love to see that.
Ainz: Oh? A dungeon from the Fate series? Altered Heroic Spirits are usually quite difficult to defeat. Good luck to everyone!
Lelouch Lamperouge: For a five-man team facing an unknown and formidable foe, proper tactical planning and on-the-spot adaptability are crucial. Chu Fengjun’s friendly reminder is particularly worth pondering.
Chu Feng looked at the reactions in the group and smiled without saying anything. He couldn’t wait to see what kind of earth-shattering battle would erupt between this super team composed of powerful individuals from different worldviews when facing Black Saber.
Especially Saber herself, what kind of expression would she have when she saw the cold-blooded, powerful and evil version of herself with her own eyes?
Members who accepted the invitation, the dungeon will open in three minutes, please be prepared. Chu Feng added.
Five rays of light lit up in their respective worlds, and the figures of Saber, Kirito, Misaka Mikoto, Tanjiro and Itadori disappeared at the same time, and were teleported to the burning place of despair – singularity F, Fuyuki City!
An unprecedented cross-world team crusade was about to begin! Chu Feng, on the other hand, leisurely picked up a cup of black tea, ready to enjoy this grand spectacle he had personally directed.
Chapter 13 Kirito: This BOSS is tougher than the one in SAO! (Old version)
After a slight feeling of weightlessness, the five of them landed on solid ground at the same time.
What greeted him was a doomsday scene consumed by flames and despair. The sky was a strange dark red, shattered buildings burned in flames, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur and the rich ripples of magical energy. This was Fuyuki City, tainted by the Holy Grail.
“Such…such a strong smell of despair.” Tanjiro Kamado felt the abnormality of this place at the first time. His battle-hardened sense of smell captured the wailing and unwillingness of countless dead souls, which made his face turn pale.
“Is this… Singularity F?” Misaka Mikoto frowned. She could sense the extremely unstable free energy in the air, far more so than anywhere else in Academy City. She subconsciously brushed her bangs back, azure arcs of electricity dancing across her fingertips.
Kazuto Kiritani pulled out the Elucidator and Dark Repulser from behind him and observed his surroundings vigilantly: “The monsters here are probably not simple. Everyone be careful.” He had experienced the life and death test of SAO and adapted quickly to this dangerous environment.
Yuji Itadori swallowed nervously, “Wow… It feels scarier than any cursed spirit I’ve encountered before…”
“Hmph, just the scent of a bunch of trash.” In his mind, Ryoumen Sukuna’s voice was filled with a hint of disdain, but more of it was a hint of excitement. “However, there seems to be a good snack in the depths.”
Saber Artoria’s expression turned extremely solemn the moment she set foot on this land. Her intuition EX was frantically warning her, and a familiar yet disgusting wave of magic enveloped her like a nightmare.
“This feeling…can’t be wrong…” she murmured to herself, and her hand holding the Sword in the Stone tightened unconsciously.
At this moment, a dark, tangible magical force, far surpassing all the surrounding monsters, erupted from the city center! That force was filled with tyranny, coldness, and absolute power!
Here it comes! Chu Feng was refreshed in front of the surveillance screen.
The five-member team also sensed the power at the same time and turned their attention to the center of the magic explosion – the huge hole in front of the Fuyuki City Civic Hall.
A figure clad in pitch-black heavy armor, riding an equally dark, sinister warhorse, slowly rose from the void. She held a pitch-black holy sword that gleamed with an ominous red light, and her cold, golden eyes scanned the intruder without a trace of emotion.
That face, that figure, Saber Altria was very familiar with it!
Another… me?! The moment Saber saw the figure clearly, she felt as if struck by lightning, her entire body frozen in place. She could clearly sense that the immense magical power emanating from that person was of the same origin as her own, yet diametrically opposed.
Cold, ruthless, and willing to do anything to achieve her goals, she has twisted the duties of a king to the extreme—Alter, the Emperor!
Saber-san? What’s wrong with you? Kazuto Kiriya noticed Saber’s abnormality and asked with concern.
But Saber could no longer hear any words. All she could see was the dark Knight King. That was the other side of her heart that she was unwilling to acknowledge, and even feared.
It actually… really exists… Her voice trembled slightly.
Humph, is it really you, my other self? SaberAlter spoke coldly, his voice without a trace of emotion. “Dare to step into my territory, miscellaneous cultivators, are you prepared to be reduced to charcoal?”
Before she finished speaking, SaberAlter swung the dark holy sword in her hand violently, and a black slashing wave condensed with huge magical power swept over like a surging raging wave!
Watch out! Kiritani Kazuto reacted the fastest. He shouted, crossed his swords and blocked in front of him, starburst… uh, no, it was a block!
boom–!
The black slashing wave hit Kirito’s two swords fiercely. The huge impact force directly shocked him back repeatedly, his arms became numb, and his knuckles were almost cracked.
“So heavy! This boss’s attack power is even more outrageous than the final boss of SAO’s hundredth floor!” Kirito was horrified. His pride in strength and speed seemed so insignificant in the face of this blow.
Look at me! Railgun! Misaka Mikoto saw this and tossed out a coin without hesitation. Dazzling electric light gathered at her fingertips, transforming into an orange beam that shot towards SaberAlter at three times the speed of sound!
However, SaberAlter simply raised her left hand casually, and dense dark magic surged around her, forming an indestructible barrier.
Swish——!
The railgun that Misaka Mikoto was so proud of was greatly weakened and distorted the moment it came into contact with the dark magic barrier. In the end, it only caused ripples on the barrier before disappearing into thin air.
What?! My railgun actually… Misaka Mikoto looked at this scene in disbelief.
Water Breathing·Form 3·Flowing Dance! Tanjiro Kamado also launched an attack from the flank. His figure was as agile as flowing water, and the Nichirin Blade in his hand brought about a continuous slash, trying to find SaberAlter’s flaws.
But SaberAlter just snorted coldly, and the dark magic around her protected her master as if it had life. Tanjiro’s Nichirin Sword could not get close to her body at all, and all her slashes were easily dissolved by the magic that was as sticky as a swamp.
It’s completely…impossible to cut through! Tanjiro’s heart sank.
After just one encounter, the attacks of Kirito, Misaka Mikoto, and Tanjiro were all ineffective, and they couldn’t even really shake SaberAlter’s defense.
This blackened Knight King is so powerful that it is despairing!
Oh? Only Ryoumen Sukuna within Yuji Itadori, after sensing SaberAlter’s bottomless magical power, murmured with interest. This woman seems even more delicious than all those bastards combined. “Little brat, lend me your body later so I can savor it!”
Upon hearing this, Yuji Itadori shuddered, but at the same time, he also felt an inexplicable shudder. The enemy before him was indeed a powerful existence that he had never encountered before.
Facing such a powerful SaberAlter, can this team, temporarily assembled by strong people from different worlds, really find a breakthrough?
Chu Feng looked at the surveillance footage with a playful smile on his face. The reversal he had been expecting seemed to be brewing.
Chapter 14 Sukuna: Lend me your body, little devil! The prototype of the expansion of the domain (old version)
On the battlefield, SaberAlter’s oppressive presence enveloped everyone, a physical presence. The dark magic emanating from her mere presence was enough to daunt even ordinary magi. Kirito, Misaka Mikoto, and Tanjiro’s initial attempts at attack ended in complete defeat.
“Damn it… This opponent is from a completely different dimension…” Misaka Mikoto gritted her teeth, the current in her forehead increasing rapidly, and she was obviously thinking of a countermeasure. Conventional electric shocks and the railgun seemed to be ineffective, and she had to come up with a more unique attack method.
Kiritani Kazuto shook his numb arms, his eyes serious. “Her magical defense is too strong, and her attack power is also frighteningly high. Saber-san, does she have any known weaknesses?”
However, Saber Altria was still immersed in the huge shock of meeting her other self, and for a moment she was a little distracted and unable to respond to Kirito’s question. She just stared at Saber Altria with a complicated look in her eyes.
“Hey, my other self.” SaberAlter seemed to have noticed Saber’s loss of composure, and a mocking arc appeared on the corner of her mouth. “What? Seeing my perfect posture, do you feel ashamed? Your weak ideals can’t protect anything at all!”
Saber Alter raised the pitch-black holy sword once more, the dark magic condensing on the blade even more intense than before. The pitch-black warhorse beneath her neighed, and countless resentful spirits seemed to wail beneath its hooves.
“Disappear, along with your naive fantasy!”
SaberAlter pointed forward suddenly, and in an instant, the dark magic around her surged like a volcanic eruption! Countless twisted, ominous black shadows emerged from behind her. Indistinctly, countless knights wielding weapons could be seen, but they were all shrouded in darkness, emitting a terrifying murderous intent!
This is not the real “King’s Army”, but a manifestation of magic similar to the prototype of an inherent barrier formed by SaberAlter’s huge magic power combined with the resentment of the singularity in this place, which is full of negative energy!
“What… is this?!” Tanjiro was so frightened by the sudden huge resentment and murderous intent that he stepped back repeatedly. He seemed to see a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!
Misaka Mikoto and Kiritani Kazuto’s expressions also changed drastically. They could feel that the attacks of these black shadows were definitely more terrifying than the slashing wave just now!
At this critical moment, Yuji Itadori, who had been silent, or rather, Ryomen Sukuna in his body, suddenly let out a very penetrating sneer.
“Oh? You can actually imitate something like the realm of life? Interesting, even if it’s just some worthless scraps.”
The next moment, a powerful curse far beyond his usual power suddenly erupted from Itadori Yuji’s body! His eyes instantly turned scarlet, and Sukuna’s unique black lines appeared on his face!
“Kid, lend me your body for a while!” Sukuna’s magnetic low voice sounded, with a hint of teasing and cruelty.
“Sukuna?! What are you going to do?!” Yuji Itadori’s consciousness was screaming, but his body was completely out of control.
Facing the overwhelming black knight phantom, “Yuji Itadori” not only did not retreat, but took a step forward with a proud smile on his face.
“Although they are just imitations, they seem to be able to help me stretch my muscles a little.”
Sukuna (Yuji’s body) slowly raised his hands, and an indescribable cursed energy filled with ominous and destructive aura gathered from his palms. That was not the cursed energy that Yuji Yuji usually used, but the extremely pure original cursed energy belonging to the Curse King Ryomen Sukuna!
“The field expands…” Sukuna chanted in a low voice, but then he felt something was wrong and changed the subject, “No, that’s not necessary to deal with this level of scum.”
He suddenly spread the gathered magical power in all directions!
Buzz——!
An invisible, extremely malicious domain instantly expanded with him as its center! This domain was not large, covering only a few dozen meters in radius, but within it, space seemed to be distorted, the air became sticky, and all light was swallowed up, leaving only pure darkness and oppression!
What is even more shocking is that the black knight phantoms that rushed into this “quasi-field” range became noticeably sluggish in their movements, and the dark magic emanating from their bodies began to become unstable, as if they were suppressed and eroded by some higher-level power!
SaberAlter’s brows furrowed slightly for the first time. She could feel that the magical creation she had released was being disturbed and weakened by an unfamiliar and aggressive force!
“What kind of trick is this?!” Kazuto Kiriya looked at the scene in front of him in shock. He could feel that the aura emanating from the suddenly powerful Itadori Yuji was even more dangerous than SaberAlter!
Misaka Mikoto was also horrified: “Who the hell is this guy…? This kind of power is beyond common sense!”
Tanjiro’s eyes widened even more. He smelled an “evil” from Sukuna’s “quasi-field” that was even more terrifying and purer than Muzan’s!
Chu Feng nearly spit out his tea in the monitoring room: “Holy crap! Master Sukuna is… unconsciously unfolding an incomplete prototype of his own domain?!”
He had originally just expected Sukuna to do something and create some trouble for SaberAlter, but he didn’t expect Sukuna to actually play such a big trick!
Although this “quasi-domain” was extremely unstable, had a small range, and lacked a complete guaranteed hit effect, its essence was the powerful force of the Curse King! It actually had a certain restraining effect on enemies like SaberAlter, who relied on magical materialization to attack!
Is this considered a “magic reversal”? Chu Feng thinks that it definitely is! And it is a huge magic reversal!
Sukuna’s unexpected intrusion instantly disrupted SaberAlter’s attack rhythm and gave the other team members a moment of respite. The battle situation, seemingly due to this uncontrollable factor, began to develop in an unknown direction!
Chapter 15: Misaka Mikoto’s Science-Based Demon-Breaking! Kirito’s Starburst Healing Slash! (Old Version)
Sukuna’s sudden deployment of a “quasi-domain” was undoubtedly the biggest wild card on the battlefield. The pure malice and powerful cursed energy emanating from the Curse King, even in its infancy, was enough to severely disrupt the manifestation of SaberAlter’s vaunted dark magic.
The black knight phantoms that were originally overwhelming became sluggish the moment they stepped into Sukuna’s unstable territory. Some of the weaker shadows were even directly eroded and dissolved by the ominous cursed power!
“What a filthy, powerful force…” SaberAlter’s cold golden eyes flashed with genuine surprise for the first time. She could sense that the other party wasn’t wielding magic, but a foreign energy she had never encountered before, filled with ominousness and destruction.
This brief stalemate and chaos is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for others who are in desperate situations!
“Now!” Misaka Mikoto reacted the fastest, her genius brain starting to work at high speed the moment Sukuna’s outburst. She keenly sensed that the magical shield surrounding SaberAlter had experienced a subtle fluctuation due to the interference of Sukuna’s strange domain!
“I don’t know how that red-haired brat did it, but this opportunity can’t be wasted!” Misaka Mikoto’s eyes flashed, and her powerful computing power was fully activated. She didn’t intend to use brute force to fight against the massive magic shield, but to find its “scientific” flaw!
She raised her right hand, and countless fine blue arcs gathered at her fingertips, but she did not fire immediately. Instead, she analyzed the energy frequency and structure of SaberAlter’s magic shield.
“Found it! There’s an extremely weak resonant frequency at a specific node in the flow of magic power! As long as we use a strong electromagnetic pulse of a specific band to interfere…”
A confident smile played across Misaka Mikoto’s lips. The next moment, a blue lightning bolt, more concentrated and precise than any previous one, tore through the air like a scalpel and pierced a specific point on SaberAlter’s magic shield!
This attack is not about destructive power, but about ultimate precision and skill!
“Sizzle!”
The lightning struck accurately! SaberAlter’s indestructible dark magic shield, struck by this unique frequency electromagnetic pulse, actually experienced a momentary energy disorder! Countless fine cracks appeared on the shield’s surface. Although they quickly began to heal under the support of the immense magic power, this brief failure was enough!
“Well done, Bilibili!” Chu Feng shouted in the monitoring room in the distance and waved his fist excitedly.
“Opportunity!” Kazuto Kiritani had been keeping his eyes fixed on the battlefield. When Misaka Mikoto shouted, “Now is the time,” he had already begun gathering strength. The moment he saw cracks appear in SaberAlter’s magic shield, the black-clad swordsman’s eyes erupted with an astonishing fighting spirit!
He didn’t hesitate at all, nor did he bother to consider SaberAlter’s possible counterattack. At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind – to give it his all, to bet everything on this one strike!
“Uh …
Kazuto Kiritani roared, stomped his feet on the ground, and his body turned into a black afterimage. The Elucidator and Dark Repulser in his hands burst out with dazzling light at the same time!
He did not use any fixed sword skills. At this moment, he integrated all the combat experience and understanding of swordsmanship that he had honed in SAO into this desperate and frenzied attack!
Dozens, hundreds of sword beams erupted almost simultaneously, each one precisely piercing SaberAlter’s jet-black heavy armor, exposed by the temporary failure of her shield! That was no longer a simple sword technique, but an almost instinctive, extreme fighting stance, erupting in the pursuit of victory!
This can be called “Starburst Abandoned Treatment Slash” or “I don’t care what moves I use to win, as long as it’s the final flurry”!
“Clang clang clang clang clang——!”
The dense sound of metal clashing rang out like a violent storm! Sparks flew everywhere!
SaberAlter obviously hadn’t anticipated the opponent’s attack to be so swift and precise, especially at the moment when her proud magic shield failed! In a hurry, she could only rely on her combat instinct to wield the dark holy sword to block.
But Kirito’s attacks were too dense and at tricky angles, and each sword contained a powerful impact!
The chaos created by Sukuna has not yet subsided, Misaka Mikoto’s precise defense breaking followed closely, and Kirito’s extreme burst pushed the offensive to a climax!
This triple blow is like a carefully calculated chain reaction, one link after another!
For the first time in battle, SaberAlter looked a bit embarrassed. Her sturdy black heavy armor was actually covered with clear white marks from Kirito’s desperate and frantic slashes! Although it failed to completely penetrate her armor, it undoubtedly caused a substantial impact on her!
“Roar—!” SaberAlter roared angrily, and her dark magic power surged again, trying to shake Kirito away.
In this fierce transition between attack and defense, Saber Altria, who had been dazed by shock, finally rekindled a gleam of determination in her golden eyes. The fierce fighting of her teammates and the brutality displayed by this alter ego before her awoke her from her daze.
She tightened the Sword in the Stone in her hand, looked at Kirito who was fighting bloody battles, looked at Misaka Mikoto who was preparing to accumulate strength again in the distance, looked at Yuji who was temporarily exhausted because of Sukuna’s outburst, and looked at the battlefield with a worried look on his face.
“I… can’t be confused anymore!” Saber took a deep breath, and the glory and responsibility of the Knight King returned to her.
Under this double blow, can SaberAlter be truly severely damaged? And what choice will Saber herself, having regained consciousness, make in this fateful battle? The battle situation remains confusing!
Chapter 16: Curry Stick Clash! The True Use of the Sword of Promised Victory! (Old Version)
Even though Kirito’s life-threatening attack failed to completely defeat SaberAlter, it succeeded in tearing a hole in her solid defense. More importantly, it dealt a heavy blow to the pride of the blackened Knight King.
“Unforgivable… Unforgivable ants!” SaberAlter’s deep roar was filled with fury. A few distinct white streaks on her jet-black heavy armor were particularly glaring under the surge of dark magic. Her golden eyes, a cold gleam almost tangible, stared intently at Kirito and Misaka Mikoto, who had regained her footing, not far away.
Sukuna’s strange domain, Misaka Mikoto’s precise defense-breaking, and Kirito’s desperate, frantic slashing spree—all of this was beyond SaberAlter’s expectations. She had never imagined that these invaders, who she saw as insects, could actually push her to this point.
“Since you are so eager to experience true despair, I will grant your wish!” SaberAlter raised the pitch-black holy sword high in her hand. In an instant, dark magic power far more terrifying than any of the previous ones in Singularity F began to converge frantically on the sword!
The air trembled from this immense magical power, and the ground began to groan under the weight. The dark red clouds in the sky stirred even more violently, as if doomsday had arrived!
“Excalibur…Morgan!”
Following SaberAlter’s cold and ruthless declaration, the pitch-black holy sword erupted with an ultimate darkness that devoured all light! A black pillar of light composed purely of hatred, despair, and immense magical power tore through the earth, destroying Saber herself and her companions behind her!
Morgan, the Sword of Promised Victory! This is the most powerful attack of the blackened SaberAlter, powerful enough to destroy an entire city!
“Not good!” Kiritani Kazuto was horrified. He could feel that with this blow, all of them would be reduced to ashes!
Misaka Mikoto also widened her eyes. The railgun that she was so proud of seemed so insignificant in the face of such a pure torrent of destruction.
Tanjiro and the temporarily exhausted Itadori felt an unprecedented crisis of death!
At the moment when despair was about to fall, a golden figure stood in front of everyone.
“Saber-san!” Kirito exclaimed.
It was Saber Altria! She had completely regained consciousness from her earlier confusion and shock. The desperate fight of her teammates, and the extreme brutality displayed by her other self to protect Britain, had deeply moved her.
She looked at her companions behind her who chose to believe in her and protect her even when they were in danger, and an unprecedented enlightenment surged in her heart.
“The kingly way I pursue is not solitary strength, nor is it cold rule… Saber’s golden eyes gleamed with a determined light. Rather, it is to protect everything that is worth protecting, and for those who believe in me, I swing this sword that carries the weight of faith!
She tightly grasped the Sword in the Stone in her hand, and the sword began to emit a brilliant and warm golden light. That light formed a sharp contrast with the darkness of SaberAlter, like a morning star in the dark night!
To protect! For companions! For all the bonds worth cherishing!
Saber raised the holy sword high, and a huge amount of magic power rushed out from her petite body and poured into the sword.
Excalibur!
An equally thick golden beam of light, but filled with holiness and hope, shot out from the holy sword in Saber’s hand! It lacked the tyrannical aura of SaberAlter, but contained a purer and more indestructible faith!
Curry stick battle!
Black and gold, two swords of vowed victory representing different beliefs, collided violently in the center of the battlefield!
boom–!!!!!
A deafening roar echoed throughout Fuyuki City! Unimaginable energy shockwaves spread wildly in all directions, blowing away layers of the ground and reducing the remaining buildings to dust in this terrifying wave!
Chu Feng clenched his fists tightly in the monitoring room, staring at the extremely dazzling light in the center of the screen without blinking.
The black beam of light represents destruction and despair, while the golden beam of light represents protection and hope.
At first, the two beams of light were equally matched, fiercely eroding and confronting each other. SaberAlter’s magic power was greater, but Saber’s original faith was purer and more resolute!
I won’t lose… I absolutely cannot lose! Because behind me, there are people who need my protection! Saber Altria gritted her teeth and poured all her magic power and will into this sword!
Gradually, the golden light began to take over! That warm and resolute power gradually devoured and purified the darkness!
No… Impossible! My path is the right one! Only absolute power can… SaberAlter roared in despair, but her dark magic was ultimately inferior to Saber’s pure faith in protection.
Finally, the golden beam of light completely overwhelmed the black beam of light, just like the dawn dispelling the night, swallowing up SaberAlter and the horse beneath her!
The light faded, leaving the battlefield in ruins. Saber Altria, holding the holy sword, half-knelt on the ground, panting slightly, but her eyes were unusually bright.
SaberAlter’s figure had disappeared, leaving behind only a wisp of black magic that was about to dissipate.
[The FGO Singularity F Flame Polluted City dungeon has been cleared!][Instance settlement in progress…]The system prompt sounded in the ears of all team members.
Win! They actually defeated such a powerful enemy!
Kirito, Misaka Mikoto, Tanjiro, and Itadori all smiled with relief and stepped forward to help Saber up.
Saber-san, you are so amazing!
Well done, Knight King!
Saber looked at her companions’ sincere smiles and smiled from the bottom of her heart. This battle gave her a deeper understanding of her own path.
Chu Feng also breathed a sigh of relief in the monitoring room, a satisfied smile on his face: Beautiful! It’s so beautiful! This reversal, this curry stick clash, is simply perfect!
What will the rewards be for the team dungeon?
He has already started rubbing his hands in anticipation!
Chapter 17: Big Bonus! Get the Heroic Spirit Summoning Permission (Incomplete)! (Old Version)
As SaberAlter dissipated, the oppressive crimson sky of Singularity F gradually regained some clarity. Although the city remained in ruins, the suffocating atmosphere of despair had faded considerably.
[FGO Singularity F Flame Polluted City Rating: S Rank (God’s Reversal Achieved!)][Team contribution calculation in progress…][Rewards are being distributed…]A series of system prompts sounded in the minds of Chu Feng and all the participating team members.
The first is the rewards for team members.
Saber Altria, a key figure in confronting her own dark side and ultimately triumphing over it, not only deepened her understanding of the Way of Kings, but also refined her magical circuits, allowing her to master her Noble Phantasm, the Sword of Promised Victory. The system even directly rewarded her with a passive skill called [Guardian’s Resolve], which grants a slight boost to all stats while protecting an ally.
Kazuto Kiritani, thanks to his extreme sword skills that burst out at critical moments and his contribution as the team’s main output point, has greatly improved his sword proficiency, and the system has rewarded him with a one-handed sword called [Demon Breaker (F Special Edition)]. This sword has additional damage bonus to enemies composed of magic. Although it is a one-time high-level consumable, it can be very effective in specific copies.
Through precise scientific analysis and electromagnetic manipulation, Misaka Mikoto successfully broke SaberAlter’s magical shield at a crucial moment, creating a chance for victory for her team. She received a wealth of computational data feedback, further refining her understanding and application of her superpowers. The system also rewarded her with a [High-Frequency Electromagnetic Cutting Module (Basic)], which allows her to highly compress electromagnetic force, simulating the effect of a high-frequency cutting blade.
Tanjiro Kamado, while limited in direct damage during this battle, played a significant role in the fight thanks to his keen perception, unyielding will, and encouragement of his companions. He gained increased proficiency in both Water Breathing and Fire God Kagura, and his Nichirin Blade seemed to absorb some of the special energy on the battlefield, becoming even more resilient.
Yuji Itadori, whose passive ability was significantly enhanced by Ryoumen Sukuna’s physical substitution, triggered a divine reversal. His total cursed energy increased slightly, and his physical fitness also improved slightly. As for Ryoumen Sukuna, he was quite satisfied with the exercise and had a bit more anticipation for Chu Feng’s dungeon design.
The rewards for the group members were all quite generous, and everyone’s face was filled with joy. The rewards from this team dungeon far exceeded any of their previous solo trials.
As the biggest winner of this copy, Chu Feng’s reward notice has only just arrived, but its magnitude is enough to make Chu Feng’s heart beat wildly!
[Congratulations to the host for successfully designing and leading an S-level team dungeon! ][God-like reversal events: the prototype of the Cursed King’s domain, the collision of science and magic, and the curry stick showdown to protect faith have been successfully included! ][Get a lot of editing points! Get a lot of reversal points! ][Unlocking the core permission module…][Congratulations to the host for obtaining the core reward – Heroic Spirit Summoning Authority (Incomplete)! ]It’s here! It’s finally here! Chu Feng was so excited when he saw the last hint that he almost jumped out of his chair!
[Heroic Spirit Summoning Permission (Incomplete)]: With this permission, the host can consume a large amount of Edit Points and Reversal Points when designing subsequent dungeons, and for a limited time summon a Heroic Spirit (weakened version) whose data template has been successfully tested and parsed as an NPC or disposable combat unit in the dungeon to assist the tester.
Current summonable list: Saber Altria (weakened version of Alter), Saber Altria (weakened version of the original).
Note: The summoning strength and duration are affected by the input points, and the summoned heroic spirit template does not have a complete personality, and its actions are mainly based on its deeds in life and core obsessions.
This permission is simply a BUG-level existence!
Although it is an incomplete version, and the summoned heroes are weakened versions, and there are many limitations, its strategic significance and the possibility of improving copy design are immeasurable!
This means that when Chu Feng designs copies in the future, he can not only edit monsters and scenes by himself, but also directly invite extraordinary combat forces such as Heroic Spirits to make guest appearances!
For example, when designing a difficult boss battle, you can summon SaberAlter to act as a thug, allowing the tester to experience the thrill of being beaten by his own people.
Or, in a copy that requires protecting a target, summon Saber herself to act as a powerful NPC and fight alongside the tester.
Hiss… This ability is incredible! The more Chu Feng thought about it, the more excited he became. Countless ideas for cool operations emerged in his mind.
With this authority, the freedom and complexity of his copy editing will be greatly improved, and the magical reversals he can create will definitely be more exciting!
I wonder which old friend will be chosen to appear in the next instance, or in other words, the next summon? Chu Feng stroked his chin, a glint of mischief flashing in his eyes.
This time, the team copy of FGO singularity F not only made the group members return with a full load, but also allowed the core functions of Chu Feng’s editor to evolve again. The future copies of the heavens will surely be even more magnificent!
Chapter 18: Hot discussion in the group! Chu Feng was named the gold medal planner (dog head)! (Old version)
After Chu Feng finished checking his newly acquired [Heroic Spirit Summoning Permission (Incomplete)] with satisfaction, he uploaded the complete battle video of the FGO singularity F team copy to the file sharing area of the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group] after some necessary wonderful editing and soundtrack.
He specifically used the scenes of Sukuna’s fight with Itadori, Misaka Mikoto’s precise shield-breaking, Kirito’s starburst and the final clash between Saber and SaberAlter Curry Stick as key promotional clips, with a straightforward title: “Shocking! Five heroes from another world vs. the blackened Knight King, and the ending is unexpected…”
As soon as the video was uploaded, it immediately caused an uproar in the group, especially those group members who were unable to participate in this team dungeon for various reasons, who clicked on the video as soon as possible.
Accelerator (having just been lectured by Chu Feng, feeling mixed emotions): Tsk, a group of people beating up a woman, what’s so great about that… huh? This red-haired brat is quite interesting… When he saw Sukuna deploy a quasi-domain to suppress SaberAlter, his brows raised slightly.
Kaneki Ken (with a look of admiration): Wow… so impressive! Saber-san and Kirito-senpai can actually fight such a powerful enemy! The dungeon designed by Mr. Chu Feng is indeed full of challenges!
Ainz Ooal Gown (lost in thought): Oh? This SaberAlter’s strength seems to rival some of Nazarick’s Floor Guardians. That Sukuna, whose power system is completely different from ours, is also incredibly powerful. And that little girl who can unleash lightning, her attack method seems to contain some kind of law… Your Excellency Chu Feng, you are truly unfathomable.
Demiurge (silently recording from behind Bone King): Lord Ainz is absolutely right. These individuals have varying strengths, but their potential is immense. That Chu Feng, his intentions and abilities, deserve our close attention.
Those members who personally participated in the dungeon were filled with emotion when they rewatched the battle videos.
Saber Altria (watching the scene of herself fighting with Alter, her cheeks slightly flushed): Although the process was thrilling, being able to fight alongside everyone and protect important things, this feeling… is good.
Kiritani Kazuto (felt a bit embarrassed seeing his messy sword skills being matched with exciting background music by Chu Feng): Ahem, actually, the situation was urgent at that time, and I was just attacking randomly…
Misaka Mikoto (arms on hips, snorting complacently): My computing power and electrical control skills are well-deserved! However, that Curse King was a bit exaggerated. I almost thought we were going to be wiped out!
Tanjiro Kamado (seriously): Every attack was filled with power and conviction. I learned a lot from them! Mr. Sukuna… was also very powerful!
Yuji Itadori (crying but unable to cry): Wuuuuu, why is Sukuna so handsome in my body, but when I fight by myself… Mr. Chu Feng, can you design a simpler solo show copy for me next time?
Ryoumen Sukuna (sneers in Yuji’s mind): Brat, with your mediocre control of cursed energy, you still want to show off? Practice for another hundred years!
The discussion within the group was at an all-time high, with exclamations, analyses, and complaints pouring out. The core of all the discussion ultimately pointed to the dungeon’s designer—Chu Feng.
Master Chu Feng, please accept my knees! This dungeon is so exciting!
Yeah, yeah! Especially that Sukuna outburst, it was a stroke of genius! And the Saber vs. Saber scene, it was such a classic!
Although the process is very cruel, the rewards after completing the level are so good! Chu Feng, when will the next team dungeon be open?
It is strongly recommended that group leader Chu Feng be awarded the No. 1 Gold Medal Planning Award in the Universe!
Chu Feng looked at the praise that was almost flooding the group (as well as various “dog head save life” emojis), and a smile of understanding appeared on his face. He knew that after this team dungeon, his status in the group members’ hearts had risen significantly.
Kiritani Kazuto: @Chufeng, honestly, although this dungeon was dangerous, it definitely allowed each of us to grow tremendously. If there’s a similar dungeon next time, please be sure to invite me again!
Misaka Mikoto: That’s right! I haven’t had enough fun yet! Next time I’ll use a more powerful railgun to blast those bosses away!
Saber Altria: Thank you, Lord Chu Feng, for providing the trial, which has given me new insights into my own path.
At this moment, someone took the lead, but suddenly a neat formation appeared in the group:
Welcome to the gold medal planner Chu Feng! (dog head)
Big Brother Chu Feng is awesome! (crackling voice) (dog head)
Today is also the day I want to send razor blades (crossed out) and knees to Big Brother Chu Feng! (dog head)
Chu Feng watched these passionate speeches with a mixture of laughter and tears, but his heart was burning with enthusiasm. The recognition of the group members was his greatest motivation to continuously design more exciting and surprising copies!
Moreover, as his reputation in the group grew, he had a hunch that it wouldn’t be long before more bigwigs from different worlds, with all kinds of unique abilities, would be attracted by this chat group full of surprises and excitement and would join in on their own initiative.
For example… that white-haired boy who claims to be the strongest in Academy City but always likes to do things in secret?
Chu Feng’s lips curled up slightly, and a glimmer of anticipation flashed in his eyes. His journey to becoming a master of the All-Heaven Dungeon Collapse Master had just begun!
Chapter 19 New Group Member: Accelerator! Chu Feng: Come, experience the education of love! (Old Version)
Chu Feng was in high spirits as he watched the heated discussions within the group regarding the FGO team dungeon, as well as the various compliments showered upon him by the group members. This was his goal: to attract these powerful individuals from different worlds to his editor through one mind-blowing dungeon experience after another.
Just as the group was still arguing over who would be the “Gold Medal Planner” and even starting to create various emoticons of Chu Feng, a system notification tone that was cold but also a bit arrogant rang in the minds of all group members.
[Ding! New member “Accelerator” joins the group! ]As soon as this name came out, the group fell silent for a few seconds.
Misaka Mikoto: “Accelerator?! Why is he here?!” Her tone was filled with shock and a subtle hint of alarm. The pinnacle of Academy City’s Level 5, the guy with white hair and a walk that said “don’t mess with me,” was actually a member of the group?
Saber Artoria: “Accelerator? Is this also a powerful warrior?”
Kiritani Kazuto: “From Misaka Mikoto’s tone, this newcomer seems to be very difficult to deal with…”
Yuji Itadori: “Academy City? Is it from your side, Misaka Mikoto? Being number one… sounds impressive!”
Bone King Ainz Ooal Gown: “Oh? Another top-level figure has arrived? Interesting.”
Chu Feng watched the group members’ reactions, a playful smile curling his lips. Here they come! Finally, a tough guy. Accelerator, Academy City’s top-ranked esper, codenamed “Strongest,” possessed the ability “Vector Manipulation,” allowing him to freely manipulate the direction of energy from anything that came into contact with his skin. Theoretically, he could reflect any attack.
Sure enough, the next second after the newcomer joined the group, an extremely arrogant statement popped up.
Accelerator: “Huh? What the hell is this place? A chat room for a bunch of scum? I don’t have time to play house with you guys.” His avatar was pure white, just like his signature hair color.
As soon as these words were spoken, the group immediately exploded.
Misaka Mikoto: “Hey! Accelerator! You’re still so arrogant! This is not the place for you to act wildly!”
Kiritani Kazuto (wiping sweat): “This new guy… is really hot-tempered.”
Tanjiro Kamado (a little confused): “Small fish… are you talking about us? But everyone is so friendly.”
Ryoumen Sukuna (sneered in Yuji’s mind): “Oh? Here comes a brat who’s even more arrogant than me. Interesting.”
Chu Feng looked at Accelerator’s speech, and instead of being angry, his eyes lit up. This kind of personality is perfect for being used as a “reversal material”! If he doesn’t polish his arrogance, how can he inspire a more exciting “reversal”?
Chu Feng: “@Accelerator, welcome new members. The main business of this group is to test and experience various copies of other worlds. If you feel bored, you can choose to quit at any time.” His tone was calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
Accelerator: “A dungeon test? Humph, that sounds like an experiment on guinea pigs. I have no interest in such boring things. However, if you have something that can give me a little boost, I’m not against playing with you.”
Misaka Mikoto: “You…!”
Chu Feng interrupted Misaka Mikoto at the perfect moment. “In that case, to welcome the newcomers and to test their abilities, I have a newly released single-player trial dungeon. Mr. Accelerator, would you be interested in being the first tester and guiding me in my work?”
There was a hint of “sincerity” in Chu Feng’s tone, but the group members who were familiar with his routine all smelled a strong sense of “malice” from this “sincerity”.
Saber Altria (whispering): “Sir Chu Feng…is it going to start again?”
Kiritani Kazuto (premonition): “I have a bad feeling this dungeon is definitely not going to be easy.”
Accelerator seemed a little surprised by Chu Feng’s “humble attitude,” or perhaps he was completely confident in his own abilities. He replied without hesitation, “Oh? Specially prepared for me? Fine, if it only takes a few minutes of my time to shut you up, I’ll begrudgingly play along.”
Chu Feng smiled secretly in his heart, the fish has taken the bait!
Chu Feng: “Very good. Then, the copy ‘Vector Operation vs. Gentle Blade’ will be launched now. Please prepare yourself, Master Accelerator.”
[Dungeon Name: Vector Operation VS Gentle Knife][Type: Single Player Challenge/Tutorial]Background: In a unique space filled with twisted rules and extreme emotions, a mysterious knife-wielder awaits challengers. Her knife cuts not the flesh, but the soul.
[Mission Objective: Defeat the knife-wielding person, or survive under his knife for ten minutes.][Special Rule 1: In this instance, some physical laws will be distorted, and the effectiveness of the “Reflection” ability will be greatly reduced or may even be ineffective.][Special Rule 2: The Knife Wielder’s attack carries a powerful “psychic trauma” effect, awakening the challenger’s most reluctant memories and emotions.][Instance Reward: Unknown (based on performance)]When the copy information was displayed in the group, everyone gasped.
Misaka Mikoto: “Absolute reflex nullification?! Direct attack of mental trauma?! Chu Feng, are you a devil?! This is definitely aimed at Accelerator!” Misaka Mikoto could almost imagine Accelerator’s furious expression when he saw this rule.
Kiritani Kazuto: “That’s too targeted… This ‘gentle blow’ doesn’t sound gentle at all.”
Kaneki Ken: “A sword that cuts only the soul…will feel extremely painful.”
The moment Accelerator saw the copy rules, his face, which always had a mocking smile on it, showed obvious surprise and gloom for the first time.
Accelerator: “Huh…? Reflex ineffective? Psychic trauma? You’re kidding! You think this kind of rubbish can deal with me?!” He maintained his tough stance, but a foreboding feeling welled up in his heart. This guy named Chu Feng seemed to truly understand his abilities and had designed something specifically to counter them.
Chu Feng: “These are the rules. Good luck, Mr. Accelerator. I look forward to your wonderful performance.”
The next second, white light enveloped Accelerator.
In a dark alleyway in Academy City, Accelerator’s vision flashed before his eyes. His surroundings had completely changed. No longer the familiar steel and concrete, but a dead, gray space, as if painted with thick ink. Meaningless, fragmented characters and distorted light and shadows floated in the air.
In front of him, a blurry, faceless female figure stood quietly, clutching a slender sword that exuded an ominous aura. The sword lacked any sharp, cold light, instead appearing to be condensed from pure darkness.
“Challenger, you are here.” The figure spoke, his voice ethereal and vague, without any emotion.
Accelerator clicked his tongue and stretched his neck, making a crisp sound of bones rubbing against each other. He could feel that his vector manipulation, which he was so proud of, seemed to be under some kind of strong suppression in this strange space, and his sense of omnipotence and control was greatly weakened.
“Hmph, you’re playing tricks on me. I’d like to see how you can make my reflexes ineffective!” Accelerator’s eyes sharpened, and he stomped his feet hard, rushing towards the knife-wielding man like a cannonball, with his right hand open, ready to reflect the opponent’s attack along with himself as usual!
However, just before his hand was about to touch the other party, the sword in the hand of the swordsman lightly slashed at a strange angle that was beyond his calculation speed.
There was no violent collision, no burst of energy.
The pitch-black knife seemed to penetrate space and slashed directly across Accelerator’s body.
In an instant, Accelerator felt as if struck by lightning, his body suddenly stiffening! He didn’t feel any physical pain, but an indescribable pain and coldness from the depths of his soul instantly swept through his consciousness!
Countless fragments of memories, filled with blood and despair, that he had forcibly suppressed deep in his heart, surged out like a flood! Those he had killed, those he had hurt, those whose lives had been twisted by his power… scene after scene, sound after sound, screamed to devour him!
“Ugh… Aa …
This is what Chu Feng prepared for him, a “gentle knife”!
In the group, all group members saw this scene clearly through the real-time broadcast of the “first person perspective (victim version)” provided by Chu Feng.
Misaka Mikoto (covering her mouth, with a look of disapproval in her eyes): “This…this guy…actually…”
Kiritani Kazuto (his scalp tingled): “How terrifying… This method of directly attacking the mind…”
Saber Altria (brow furrowed): “This blade is filled with malice and despair. What is the origin of the one who wields the blade?”
Chu Feng looked at Accelerator’s pained expression with a calm gaze. To polish the sharpest diamond, the harshest methods are naturally required.
He was looking forward to seeing what kind of “reversal” this Academy City’s strongest person would unleash after completely stripping away his proud “reflective” shell. Or would he sink into oblivion?
The game has been set, it all depends on how Accelerator responds.
Chapter 20 Accelerator: Impossible! My Reflection… Reversal: The Phantom of the Final Work! (Old Version)
In the pitch-black space, Accelerator’s roar gradually subsided, replaced by heavy, suppressed breathing. His white hair, drenched in cold sweat, lay clinging to his forehead. His crimson eyes, always filled with hostility, were now bloodshot, tinged with a rare hint of confusion and pain.
“Damn it… Damn it, ahhhh!” Accelerator pounded his fist into the ground, creating a shallow dent in the hard earth. The pain of his soul being torn apart was more intense than any physical injury. Even more unbearable was the recurrence of those “sins” he had deliberately forgotten, clinging to him like maggots on his tarsal bones.
The knife-wielder remained motionless not far away, the black knife in his hand trembling slightly, as if yearning for more negative emotions to nourish him. She didn’t pursue, as if waiting for her prey to collapse on its own.
The atmosphere in the group was also somewhat solemn.
Misaka Mikoto: “…As much as I don’t want to admit it, this guy really can’t hold on any longer. Chu Feng, isn’t this copy of yours a bit too…” She wanted to say “cruel”, but she felt that based on what Accelerator usually did, this seemed to be another kind of “fairness”.
Kazuto Kiritani: “Against such an attack, even the strongest physical defense is useless. Accelerator’s ‘reflection’ ability is almost completely useless in this dungeon.”
Saber Altria: “It seems he carries a darkness within him that far exceeds our imagination.”
Chu Feng continued to watch the livestream with an expressionless face. He certainly knew the power of this move. Stripping the vector operation and then using “Psychic Trauma Direct Attack” was practically stripping Accelerator naked and rubbing him to the ground. But only in this way could he touch something deep within him.
Just when Accelerator felt that his consciousness was beginning to blur and was about to be completely swallowed by those negative memories, a childish and familiar voice suddenly sounded in his chaotic mind, like a glimmer of light penetrating the darkness.
“…Accelerator…Accelerator…”
The voice was small and weak, but it was like a key that suddenly pried open a long-sealed corner of his heart.
“Last… Work?” A tiny ripple flashed across Accelerator’s crimson eyes. It was that little brat’s voice… the one who always followed him around, calling his name in that soft, sweet voice, causing him endless trouble, yet also making him feel needed for the first time… the little one.
“Don’t… touch her!” Almost instinctively, an indescribable rage and desire to protect her gushed out from the deepest part of Accelerator’s heart! This emotion was so strong that it even temporarily suppressed the negative memories that were corroding his mind.
He suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the knife-wielding man in front of him. His voice was hoarse but filled with unquestionable determination: “I…will never…let a disgusting thing like you…hurt her!”
The knife-wielding man seemed a little surprised by Accelerator’s sudden change, and the black knife in his hand paused slightly.
At that moment, the air around Accelerator’s body began to distort in a way that was visible to the naked eye! It was no longer a simple vector reflection, but a deeper and more domineering “control”!
His brain, driven to protect someone, was working furiously, driven by extreme anger and a strong will to protect, surpassing its usual computational limits! The parameters for “reflection nullification” set by Chu Feng in the dungeon rules were, at this moment, forcibly “interpreted” and “distorted” by him in an almost unreasonable manner!
“Get out of my way!!!”
With a deafening roar, Accelerator stretched out his right hand and swung it fiercely at the man holding the knife!
This time, it wasn’t a simple reflection of energy, but a more primitive, violent torrent of power! The shattered characters and distorted light and shadows in the gloomy space seemed to be stirred by this force, transforming into a visible shockwave that fiercely slammed into the knife-wielding individual!
The blade wielder seemed intent on repeating her old trick, using the strange black blade to deliver a psychic slash. However, the moment her blade came into contact with the violent shockwave, it uttered a whine of exhaustion! The dark energy on the blade’s surface melted like ice and snow, revealing the ordinary, rusted blade beneath!
“What?!” For the first time, the knife-wielding man’s ethereal voice was filled with astonishment.
The residual force of the shock wave directly blasted the knife-wielding man away, and he hit the edge of the space heavily with a muffled sound. Then the whole figure began to become illusory, as if it would disappear at any time.
Accelerator staggered to his feet, breathing heavily. His eyes remained frantic, but they held a hint of clarity and unyielding will. His vector manipulation, at that moment, seemed to have broken through some limit, reaching a new level—not just changing direction, but forcibly bending the rules!
[Ding! Tester “Accelerator” has been detected as being in extreme emotional state, forcibly distorting some of the dungeon’s underlying rules, achieving a “God-level reversal” achievement!][Dungeon Rating: SSS Level (Exceeded Requirement)][Rewards being settled…]Chu Feng watched the scene unfold before him, a satisfied smile finally breaking through his lips. He rubbed his chin, thoughtfully, “So that’s how it is… Using a strong obsession as the core, it elevates computing power to a point beyond common sense, thus interfering with the deeper ‘rules’ themselves? Interesting, truly interesting.”
[Congratulations, host! Through this dungeon test, you have successfully analyzed and obtained a new editor feature: Rule Distortion (Slight Probability) (Dungeon-Only)—When designing a dungeon, there is a very small chance that the dungeon boss or special units will be given the ability to temporarily distort some low-level rules. Alternatively, under certain conditions, the tester may be able to forcibly break through some rule restrictions through extreme willpower.]“The rules are twisted…” Chu Feng’s eyes flickered. This new feature had a lot of room for maneuver! This meant that the dungeons he designed in the future could be even more “unreasonable” and could also unleash unexpected potential in the testers!
A flash of white light passed, and Accelerator, exhausted and disheveled, returned to the real world. The first thing he did was to speak harshly in the group chat.
Accelerator: “@Chu Feng! You idiot! Get out here right here! What the hell is going on with that crappy dungeon?! And who is that disgusting woman?!” Although his tone was still aggressive, anyone with a discerning eye could hear the lack of confidence and a hint of… fear?
Misaka Mikoto (cautiously): “Um… Accelerator, are you okay? You looked like you were…”
Kiritani Kazuto: “Congratulations on beating the game! It was thrilling, but that final move was so cool!”
Saber Altria: “With a heart of protection, you burst forth with strength beyond your limits. You are a powerful being worthy of respect.”
Chu Feng smiled faintly and replied, “Sir Accelerator, congratulations on successfully clearing the level and achieving a god-level reversal. That Bladewielder was merely a ‘sparring partner’ tailored for you based on your ‘characteristics’. As for your experience during the dungeon… I think you gained quite a bit.”
Accelerator was silent for a moment, seemingly digesting Chu Feng’s words and recollecting the terrifying life-or-death experience. After a long moment, he sent a brief reply: “…Humph.”
Although it was just one word, the group members could all feel that the attitude of the strongest person in Academy City seemed to have undergone some subtle changes.
Chu Feng watched all this unfold, already thinking about his next dungeon. The editor was becoming increasingly powerful, and the features it unlocked were becoming increasingly buggy. Perhaps it was time to try and build a completely personal, “original miniature worldview” dungeon that blended various anime elements?
His gaze was cast towards the more distant future.
His ambition is not just to be a “gold medal planner”!
Chapter 21: The Ghoul World Invasion? Kaneki Ken’s Desperate Request for Help! (Old Version)
The incident involving Accelerator’s “teaching copy” had just subsided, and Chu Feng hadn’t had time to carefully study the newly acquired “rule distortion” feature when a rapid notification sound suddenly rang out in the chat group. At the same time, a crying message for help was flooded on the screen by a group member.
[Ding! Group member “One-eyed ghoul Kaneki Ken” is making an emergency call! ]Kaneki Ken: “@Chufeng Group Leader! Help! Our world…our world has a big problem!!”
Kaneki Ken: “So many…so many ghouls I’ve never seen before suddenly appeared! They are even scarier than the SSS-level ones! The stable area…the stable area can’t be defended anymore!!”
Kaneki Ken: “Touka-chan…she was injured while trying to protect us! We are now trapped in an abandoned warehouse, and there are monsters everywhere outside! Mr. Chufeng, please, save us!”
A series of messages asking for help, coupled with Kaneki Ken’s panic and despair that almost overflowed the screen, made the atmosphere in the group instantly tense.
Misaka Mikoto: “Kaneki?! What happened? What is a ghoul? What is SSS-level?” She didn’t know much about Kaneki Ken’s world, only that it was a relatively peaceful (?) modern city.
Kiritani Kazuto: “Sounds like… a monster attack? Kaneki-kun, calm down and explain the situation clearly!”
Saber Altria: “A formidable enemy you’ve never seen before? Lord Kaneki, please remain calm and find a safe shelter.”
Accelerator (feeling bad after being “educated,” but frowning at the sight of this scene): “Tsk, what kind of trouble is this? That brat called Kaneki, who usually looks so fragile, actually encountered a crisis of this magnitude?”
Ainz Ooal Gown: “Oh? The otherworldly invasion scene? That brings back some unpleasant memories. However, to make Lord Kaneki lose his composure like this, the enemy must be quite powerful.”
Chu Feng’s brow furrowed slightly. He knew Kaneki Ken’s world; it was a world where ghouls and humans coexisted, but their overall strength wasn’t particularly exaggerated. Logically, with Kaneki Ken’s current strength (which had also been strengthened somewhat in the group dungeon), he wouldn’t be forced to this point of desperation.
“A ghoul I’ve never seen before?” Chu Feng tapped the table lightly with his index finger, a gleam in his eyes, “Even scarier than SSS-level?”
He knew the ghoul classification system. SSS-level ghouls were considered top-tier, like the store manager Yoshimura and the “One-Eyed Owl.” If a ghoul far surpassing SSS-level appeared, there were only two possibilities: either some unknown anomaly had occurred in Kaneki Ken’s world, or… there was external interference!
Chu Feng immediately replied in the group: “@Kanekiken, don’t panic. Describe the characteristics of those ‘new ghouls’ you saw in as much detail as possible. Their attack methods, appearance, and whether they have special kagune or abilities?”
At the same time, he secretly activated the editor’s permissions, attempting to remotely scan and analyze Kaneki Ken’s world coordinates. Although the editor’s primary function was currently creating and placing copies, some basic “world information exploration” functions were still available, albeit at a higher cost of editing points.
Soon, Kaneki Ken’s description came over intermittently with a tearful voice.
Kaneki Ken: “Those ghouls… their kagune are very strange! Some are like… as hard as steel, and can even transform! Some… some can spray out extremely corrosive liquids! And one… one is covered in a black shell, and it’s so fast that you can’t see it, and it seriously injured Touka-chan in an instant!”
Kaneki Ken: “They… they don’t seem to feel pain. Even if their arms are cut off, they can regenerate quickly. And… and their eyes are not the red eyes of ghouls, but… they are compound eyes that emit a strange green light!!”
“Iron claws? Deformation? Corrosive fluid? Black shell? Green compound eyes?” Chu Feng’s eyes became more and more solemn as he listened to these descriptions.
These characteristics don’t look like the ghouls that should appear in the world view of “Tokyo Ghoul” at all! They are more like… monster settings in some other works!
Just then, the editor’s preliminary scan results came out.
[World coordinates (Ken Kaneki): XX District, Tokyo]World stability: mild turbulence
Abnormal energy fluctuations: Faint but persistent traces of “alien interference” detected, suspected residual reaction of low-level “system/editor” energy.
[Threat Level Assessment: Medium (Constitutes a fatal threat to the current group member Kaneki Ken)]“Interference from another world? Residual energy from low-level systems or editors?” Chu Feng understood immediately after seeing this message.
Sure enough, this wasn’t an internal problem within Kaneki Ken’s world, but rather the work of other “travelers” or “system hosts”! Furthermore, it seemed that the other party’s “system” wasn’t very high-level, and their methods were relatively crude, directly deploying modified “ghouls” to destroy and plunder, much like the villains in some third-rate system novels.
“It seems like I’ve met a ‘companion’.” Chu Feng’s mouth curled up into a cold smile, “However, since I’ve caught you, don’t blame me for being rude.”
Chu Feng had no good face for this “pest” who wantonly destroyed the balance of other worlds and even threatened the lives of his own team members.
He immediately comforted the group: “@Kaneki Ken, I already have a general understanding of the situation. You and your companions should try to ensure your own safety first, and do not easily engage in battle with those ‘new ghouls’. I will find a way to support you as soon as possible.”
Kaneki Ken (with a glimmer of hope): “Really…really? Mr. Chu Feng! Do you have any solution?”
Chu Feng: “Of course. But before that, I need to confirm something.” He paused and continued: “Pao-san, Accelerator, do you have any familiar impressions of those ‘new ghouls’ described by Kaneki? For example, in your Academy City, or in other ability systems you have come into contact with, are there any similar monsters?”
He suspected that the holder of the “low-level system” might have extracted the monster template from some technological or biochemical works and then grafted it onto the ghoul.
Misaka Mikoto: “Hmm… steel kagune and transformation, that sounds a bit like the abilities of some power armor or cyborgs. Corrosive fluid and rapid regeneration… that’s too broad. As for the green compound eyes, I don’t remember anything special.”
Accelerator: “Hmph, just a bunch of stitched monsters. However, if it’s just enemies of this level, I’d be quite interested to see how vulnerable their ‘vectors’ are.” This guy obviously hasn’t fully recovered from the “psychological trauma” of the previous copy, and urgently needs to find a target to vent his anger.
Chu Feng nodded, forming a rough conclusion. The other party’s system probably didn’t even have the “deep template editing” feature. It simply crudely stitched together the characteristics of monsters from different works, creating nothing more than a group of “stitched monsters” with specific abilities.
For enemies of this level, if Chu Feng wanted, he could even design a stronger copy BOSS, which would directly descend into Kaneki Ken’s world to crush those so-called “new ghouls” and the mastermind behind them.
However, that would be too ostentatious, and would also fail to “scare the crap out of you” or “gather intelligence.” He wanted to know the origins of the owner of this “low-level system” and whether there was a higher-level being behind it.
Chu Feng pondered for a moment, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He decided to personally “go down” and take a look, but not in person, but in a more covert and intimidating way.
He wants to design a special “reality interference type” copy and put it into Kaneki Ken’s world! It can not only solve Kaneki Ken’s crisis, but also follow the clues to find the “colleague” hiding behind the scenes!
This copy does not need to be too complicated, but it must be “professional” and “shocking” enough!
Chu Feng’s gaze fell on the two features he had just obtained: [Heroic Spirit Summoning Authority (Incomplete)] and [Rule Distortion (Micro-Probability)].
A bold plan quickly took shape in his mind.
He wants to stage a “justice from heaven” in the world of ghouls!
So, the question is, who should I choose as the first “Justice Messenger” to appear? Should I choose Saber of the Sword Class, or the Archer Class… No, I can’t summon the Archer Class yet.
Chu Feng touched his chin, and the image of a man wearing a white windbreaker, holding two guns and with cold eyes appeared in his mind.
“It’s decided to be you!”
Chapter 22 Chu Feng’s Decision! The First “Reality Interference” Instance Released! (Old Version)
Chu Feng took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening. Since he had decided to intervene in the “abnormal events” in Kaneki Ken’s world and might face another “system owner”, he had to act cautiously and efficiently.
He first said to Kaneki Ken, “@Kaneki Ken, I have a preliminary plan. Next, I will launch a special ‘Training and Counterattack’ instance at your location. This instance will provide you and your companions with targeted and intensive training, while also assisting you in clearing out the surrounding enemies and identifying the mastermind.”
Hearing this, Kaneki Ken’s desperate tone finally shone a ray of hope: “Special…special copy? Delivered directly to us? Mr. Chu Feng, is this really possible?”
Chu Feng smiled confidently: “For me, it’s a piece of cake. However, the intensity of this dungeon is not low, you should be mentally prepared.”
After saying that, Chu Feng focused his attention entirely on the operating interface of [Zhu Tian Copy Editor Plus].
“Reality Interference Copy Release, Permission Confirmed…”
“Target world: Ghoul plane (Tokyo area)…”
“Energy consumption estimate: a lot of edit points, a few reversal points…”
“Stability assessment: There is a slight world rejection reaction, which is within the controllable range…”
A series of prompts flashed before Chu Feng’s eyes. This kind of dungeon run, directly interfering with the real world, consumed far more resources than a normal test dungeon, and also placed a significant strain on the editor. Fortunately, he had accumulated a considerable amount of points beforehand; otherwise, he might not have been able to sustain it.
For the core framework of the copy, Chu Feng chose the “urban street fighting” template that he was relatively familiar with, and incorporated elements such as “stealth”, “tactical coordination” and “intelligence gathering”.
Chu Feng thought for a moment and decided on the name of the copy: [Tokyo Ghoul: White Death (Instructor Mode)].
“White Death” refers to CCG’s top investigator and is also a hint at “that person” who is about to appear.
The main enemies in the dungeon are naturally those modified “new ghouls.” Based on Kaneki Ken’s description, Chu Feng used the “Monster Customization Module” in the editor to quickly generate a batch of “simulated enemies” with characteristics similar to the monsters Kaneki Ken encountered, and appropriately increased their AI and attack desire.
The most important thing is the “friendly NPC” or “instructor” role in the copy.
Chu Feng’s gaze swept across the list of [Heroic Spirit Summoning Permissions (Incomplete)]. While Saber Altria’s template was powerful, her fighting style wasn’t very compatible with the urban combat environments of the ghoul world, nor with the fighting styles of Kaneki Ken and the others.
He needs someone who is better at modern urban combat, proficient in firearms and fighting, and has a strong aura and rich “teaching” experience (referring to experience in torturing people).
In the end, his choice was fixed on the template of a cold man wearing a white windbreaker and holding two guns – the man beyond death from the world of “GUNGRAVE”, Brandon Hitt, or Beyond the Grave!
Although it is a weakened version of the Incomplete Authority Summoning, Grave’s battle-hardened combat instincts and powerful firepower are enough to deal with the current situation and teach Kaneki Ken and the others a good lesson.
Consumes a large number of edit points to summon the Beyond the Grave template (instructor mode, strength-limited version)…
Set NPC personality: cold, taciturn, but extremely professional, focusing on actual combat and survival skills.
Grants NPCs a teaching aura: Under their guidance, the effectiveness of specific character training is improved, and insight into ghoul weaknesses is enhanced.
In order to make this reality-interference copy more realistic, Chu Feng also deliberately consumed some of the rule distortion (micro-probability) characteristics, so that some scene destruction and energy fluctuations in the copy could have a reasonable slight impact on the real environment of Kaneki Ken’s world, at least in terms of vision and perception, making Kaneki Ken and others feel that this is a real battle happening around them.
Everything is ready.
Chu Feng took a deep breath and pressed the copy release button heavily on the editor interface!
Target locked: Kaneki Ken’s coordinates at the abandoned warehouse.
Copy energy injection begins… expected to be completed in three minutes.
Please note, group member Kaneki Ken, the dungeon barrier will cover a 500-meter area around you, which will isolate you from the real world for a short period of time. Please do not panic.
Chu Feng synchronized the delivery information to the chat group.
Kaneki Ken, along with Touka, Shiho Renji, and the others, were hiding in a corner of the warehouse, nervously listening to the teeth-grinding roars and crashing sounds of the new ghouls outside. He was stunned at first when he suddenly received Chu Feng’s message, but then his eyes flashed with a strong desire to survive.
Mr. Chu Feng said… he said he’s going to send a copy here! Let’s get ready! Kaneki Ken excitedly shouted to his companions.
Kirishima Touka clutched her injured arm, a trace of disbelief on her pale face: Directly deploying a copy? How is this possible…
Sifang Lianshi was relatively calm. He said in a deep voice: “Whatever it is, since it is Mr. Chu Feng’s arrangement, we must trust it. Get ready for battle!”
As they spoke, the sky outside the warehouse suddenly grew gloomy. Then, a wave of energy, barely perceptible to the naked eye, radiated rapidly from the warehouse they were in, spreading out like a wave.
The new ghouls outside the warehouse seemed to have sensed something and began to stir uncomfortably. But then, the strange green light in their eyes flashed even more violently, as if they had received some kind of command and began to attack the warehouse’s defenses even more frantically.
They… they seem even more excited! Kaneki Ken shouted nervously.
The next second, a cold and mechanical system prompt sounded in the minds of Kaneki Ken, Touka, and Shikata Renji at the same time:
[Reality Interference Dungeon Tokyo Ghoul: White Death (Instructor Mode) has been activated! ][Area blockade completed, external perception blocked.]Mission Objectives: 1. Survive and complete all training sessions under the instructor’s guidance. 2. Eliminate all hostile targets in the area. 3. Find and eliminate the source of alien interference.
[Warning: This instance is highly dangerous. Character death will be determined according to reality synchronization rules…]Before they could fully understand the meaning of these messages, the heavy iron door of the warehouse suddenly made a loud noise and was torn open from the outside by an irresistible force!
Several new ghouls with ferocious appearances rushed in roaring!
Kaneki Ken and the others’ faces changed drastically. Just as they were about to fight, a tall and silent figure appeared between them and the ghoul as if by teleportation.
The man was wearing a dusty white windbreaker, carrying a huge metal cross (Coffin) on his back, and holding an exaggerated large-caliber pistol in each hand. His cold eyes swept over the ghouls who rushed in, without a trace of emotion.
Instructor…Beyond the Grave, in position.
Training begins now.
A low and hoarse voice sounded, and the next moment, gunfire roared!
Chapter 23: Instructor Grave appears! Kaneki: This is the real White Death! (Old version)
The sound of gunfire, like the prelude to death, suddenly rang out in the closed warehouse!
“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Those weren’t ordinary bursts of pistol fire; they were roaring like the roar of heavy artillery! Kaneki Ken could even clearly see the muzzles of the two massive “Cerberus” pistols in Instructor Grave’s hands, emitting visible orange-red flames and powerful shockwaves with every shot!
The bullets were like the Grim Reaper’s scythe, tearing through the air accurately and mercilessly, shooting towards the “new ghouls” who had just rushed into the warehouse.
“Puff! Puff!”
The ghouls at the forefront, their supposedly tough kagune and twisted limbs, were as fragile as paper in the face of Grave’s bullets. The bullets pierced their bodies easily, sending up plumes of blood and shredded flesh. The immense force even sent them flying backward, slamming heavily against the wall, leaving behind blurry pools of blood.
In just one encounter, three or four “new ghouls” equivalent to A-level or even S-level were killed on the spot by Grave in a devastating manner!
The clean and neat killing without a trace of fireworks made Kaneki Ken, Touka and Shiho Renji, who were just in a state of extreme tension, stunned and almost forgot to breathe.
“This…this…” Kaneki Ken’s mouth dropped open. He had never seen such a terrifying yet efficient fighting style before. Was that truly a level humans could achieve? Compared to this instructor, all the CCG investigators he had met before seemed like ungraduated students!
Dong Xiang was also completely shocked. The speed and attack of Yu He that she was proud of were probably not even able to touch the corner of the white-clothed instructor’s clothes.
Sifang Lianshi’s expression was the most solemn. He felt an almost tangible breath of death from Grave. It was a murderous aura honed from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, cold and pure.
“This is… the instructor sent by Mr. Chu Feng?” Kaneki Ken murmured to himself. Besides shock, he felt more relieved for surviving the disaster and had a burning hope.
Grave seemed oblivious to their shock. His icy eyes remained motionless. After clearing out the first wave of enemies, his body sank slightly, and like a cheetah, he burst into astonishing speed, charging towards the still-snarling “new ghouls” outside the warehouse!
His movements were wild and dramatic, yet exquisitely executed. Every dodge perfectly avoided the ghoul’s attack, and every shot accurately struck the enemy’s vital points. He didn’t even need to aim deliberately; the twin guns in his hands seemed to possess a life of their own, automatically locking onto each target he needed to eliminate.
Outside the warehouse, the sound of gunfire became more frequent, and the screams of ghouls could be heard one after another.
Kaneki Ken and the others could only see Grave’s white windbreaker flickering like a ghost in the dim light, and every flicker was accompanied by the fall of one or two “new ghouls”.
What frightened them even more was that Grave’s marksmanship was not only terrifying, his close combat ability was equally terrifying!
When a ghoul with a kagune as strong as steel managed to get close, wielding its sharp claws as it clawed at Grave’s head, Grave didn’t even turn around. He swung the handle of his left hand pistol backward, striking the ghoul’s wrist with precision, cracking bone. Then, he swung the muzzle of his right hand pistol at an incredible angle, practically touching his body, and fired a single shot into the ghoul’s head!
“Bang!”
The close-range bombardment directly blew off half of the ghoul’s head!
Another enormous ghoul, covered in a black shell, charged forward, relying on its defensive power. Grave didn’t dodge or evade. The moment it was about to hit him, he took a sudden step forward, his body leaning back as if boneless. At the same time, the massive metal cross on his back—the weapon known as the “Coffin”—was pulled out with a whistling sound and smashed fiercely into the black-shelled ghoul’s head!
“Bang!”
With a loud, dull thud that made one’s teeth ache, the black-shelled ghoul’s hard head was actually dented by the blow. Its huge body fell to the ground with a thud, twitched a few times, and then stopped moving.
“A coffin… is also a weapon?” Dong Xiang’s eyelids twitched.
Throughout the entire battle, Grave barely uttered a single word. Only the cold roar of his weapons filled the air, and the precise killing continued. He was like a highly efficient killing machine: calm, swift, and deadly.
In less than five minutes, he had slaughtered dozens of these ferocious “new ghouls” surrounding the warehouse all by himself! The air was filled with the rich smell of blood and gunpowder.
Grave slowly stood up and put the “death coffin” back on his back, the twin pistols in his hands still emitting a faint smoke. He turned around and swept a cold gaze over Kaneki Ken and the other two.
“We’ve cleared out the surrounding miscellaneous soldiers.” He said in his characteristic hoarse voice, “You’re too weak.”
Although it was a ruthless evaluation, Kaneki Ken and the others had no intention of refutation at this moment. Instead, they felt that it was natural.
“Next, follow the dungeon mission requirements and proceed to the first phase of training.” Grave’s voice was emotionless. “Goal: Survive my attacks for ten minutes. Or, damage even a hair on my head.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Grave disappeared again!
Kaneki Ken only felt a strong wind blowing towards him. He didn’t even see the other party’s movements clearly when he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. He flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hit the wall hard, and almost fainted.
“Too slow.” Grave’s cold voice sounded in his ears.
Elsewhere, Touka and Shigao Renji were also attacked simultaneously. Touka’s vaunted speed was as slow as a snail’s pace against Grave’s, easily dodging her kagune attack and sending him flying with a kick. Shigao Renji, experienced and able to parry a few blows, was also struck in the chest by Grave’s elbow, his breath being stifled.
“Slow reaction, poor coordination, and almost zero combat awareness.” Grave shuttled between the three people like a ghost. Every attack made them embarrassed, but he cleverly controlled the strength so that they would not lose their combat effectiveness directly.
“Is this… what Mr. Chu Feng talked about… intensive training?” Kaneki Ken coughed up blood and struggled to stand up, but an unyielding fire burned in his eyes.
He knew this was real combat! This was the oppressive feeling that a true “White Death” should possess! Compared to this Instructor Grave, everything he had experienced before was like child’s play!
Despite the pain and embarrassment, Kaneki Ken felt an unprecedented desire in his heart—a desire to become stronger! A desire to keep up with the pace of this instructor!
He glanced at Dong Xiang and Shi Fang Ren Shi, who were also struggling to hold on, and gritted his teeth. They had to hold on, not only to survive, but also to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become stronger!
Chu Feng watched with satisfaction as Grave “ravaged” the three people in the editor space. This was the desired effect! If he didn’t push their potential to the limit, how could he handle the potentially more challenging situation ahead?
“Grave’s teaching method is really exciting.” Chu Feng touched his chin and began to look forward to what kind of sparks Kaneki Ken and the others would produce under the ravages of this “devil instructor”.
That “source of alien interference” hidden behind the scenes should finally show its true colors, right? Chu Feng’s mouth curled up in a deep arc.
Chapter 24: Reversal! The invaders are actually “gamers” from another world?! (Old version)
Under Instructor Grave’s brutal and inhumane training, time ticked by. Kaneki Ken, Touka, and Shikata Renji went from being completely defenseless at first to gradually being able to detect some of Grave’s attacks, and even occasionally executing effective dodges or blocks. Their progress, though slow, was noticeable.
Of course, the price of this progress is bruises all over the body and almost exhausted physical and mental strength. If it weren’t for the ghouls’ powerful recovery ability, they would have collapsed long ago.
“Bang!” Kaneki Ken was kicked by Grave again, feeling his ribs nearly broken. But he endured the pain, twisting his body in mid-air, and instantly extending his Scaled Blade, lashing at Grave’s ankle like a whip!
This was the experience he had gained after being abused countless times – although Grave’s attacks were swift and deadly, they were not without flaws, especially when there were extremely brief pauses between consecutive attacks.
Grave seemed a little surprised by Kaneki Ken’s reaction. He tapped the ground with his toes and easily avoided Rinhe’s attack, but a hint of imperceptible approval seemed to flash in his cold eyes.
“Not bad. At least you know how to think when you’re being beaten.” Grave’s voice remained flat.
Meanwhile, Touka and Shikata Renji gradually developed some coordination. Touka used Yuhe’s ranged attacks to harass, while Shikata Renji, with his extensive combat experience, sought opportunities to close in. Although Grave still easily parried their attacks, they were at least no longer as defenseless as they had been at the beginning.
“Ten minutes have passed.” Grave suddenly stopped attacking, stepped back, and stood still. “First phase of training, barely passed. Next, clean up the ‘junk’ outside and gather intelligence.”
After saying that, he turned and walked out of the warehouse, meaning for them to follow him.
Kaneki Ken and the other two felt as if they had been granted amnesty. They collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, feeling as if every bone in their body had been broken. But after a brief rest, they immediately supported each other and stood up. After those ten hellish minutes, they felt that their understanding of combat had been elevated to a higher level.
Chu Feng also popped up prompts in the editor space at the appropriate time.
[Ding! The second stage of the dungeon mission begins: clearing and reconnaissance.][Mission Requirements: Under the leadership of Instructor Grave, gradually eliminate all “new ghouls” entrenched in the dungeon area and collect all clues related to the “source of alien interference.”][Tip: Instructor Grave has expertise in “Anti-Tracking” and “Intelligence Analysis”, please cooperate actively.]With a clear goal, Kaneki Ken and the other two cheered up and followed Grave’s footsteps out of the warehouse.
The streets outside were completely occupied by those “new ghouls.” They wandered aimlessly, emitting a disgusting smell of blood and a strange, non-ghoul smell.
Grave did not start killing them directly, but led them to shuttle through the shadows of the buildings, like a top hunter, quietly observing the movement patterns and distribution patterns of these “prey”.
“Although these things are called ghouls, their behavior patterns are more like those of irrational beasts, or… controlled puppets.” Grave pointed to several “new ghouls” that were gnawing on the corpses of their companions not far away and said to Kaneki Ken.
Kaneki Ken nodded. He had also noticed something unusual about these ghouls. They seemed to lack the intelligence that ghouls should have, only knowing how to destroy and kill. Their thirst for blood far exceeded that of ordinary ghouls, and they would even attack and devour each other.
Chu Feng was also analyzing the data transmitted from Grave’s perspective. By comparing the behavioral patterns, energy fluctuations, and the subtle structures of the kagune in these “new ghouls,” he became increasingly certain of his judgment.
“The transformation methods used by these ghouls…are extremely crude,” Chu Feng muttered to himself. “It’s like they’ve randomly grafted genes from different creatures together, solely aiming for short-term, powerful destructive power, completely disregarding rejection reactions and energy sustainability. Furthermore, within their husks, a faint ‘command code’ remains that doesn’t belong to this world.”
This “command code” is very low-level, like the lowest-end remote control program, which can only allow these ghouls to execute some simple commands, such as attacking, moving, or guarding a specific area.
“It seems that the level of that ‘comrade’ is even lower than I thought.” Chu Feng showed a trace of disdain. “He is simply a novice village-level system owner. He doesn’t even understand the most basic ‘world rule compatibility’.”
As they were investigating, Grave suddenly stopped and looked sharply towards the end of the street.
“There’s a ‘leader’ coming,” Grave whispered, “and there’s more than one.”
Just as he finished speaking, several inhuman roars were heard from a distance, and then three ghouls that were obviously larger than ordinary “new ghouls” and more ferocious in appearance appeared at the corner of the street.
One of them had a kagune that was like a huge steel sickle, flashing with cold light; another one continuously spewed out green corrosive liquid from its mouth, corroding the ground with a sizzling sound; the last one was the same black-shelled ghoul that had seriously injured Touka before. It was extremely fast and could walk on the wall as if it were flat ground.
These three are obviously the “little bosses” of this area.
“Kaneki, the one with the black shell is yours. Try to analyze its movement patterns and find its weaknesses.” Grave’s orders were clear and concise. “Touka, Shifang, you guys hold back the one that’s spraying corrosive fluid. Pay attention to its attack range and frequency. As for the one wielding the sickle…”
The corner of Grave’s mouth curled up in a cold arc.
“I’ll tear it down myself.”
The next moment, Grave shot out like a cannonball, heading straight for the ghoul wielding the steel sickle!
Kaneki Ken took a deep breath and, without hesitation, unleashed his full might, charging towards the black-shelled ghoul! After Grave’s “training,” his understanding of combat had completely changed. He was determined to personally eliminate the one who had hurt Touka!
Fierce fighting breaks out again!
On the other side, Chu Feng had roughly locked down the hiding place of the “low-level system holder” through the vision shared by Grave and the “energy tracking” function of the editor.
It was an abandoned subway station on the edge of the dungeon area, where the largest number of “new ghouls” gathered, and a weak but continuous “system energy” emanated from underground.
“As expected, he’s a guy who likes to hide in rat holes.” Chu Feng sneered, “His methods are crude, but he’s quite courageous. He even dares to cause trouble near my territory.”
He did not immediately let Grave lead his men to attack, but instead planned to let Kaneki Ken and the others solve the current trouble first. At the same time, he wanted to give that “colleague” a “surprise gift”.
Chu Feng mobilized the editor’s authority and began to quietly set up a small barrier of “information shielding” and “energy interference” around the abandoned subway station.
“Since you enjoy using low-level commands to control these stitched monsters, then I’ll let you experience what ‘signal interruption, everyone offline’ means!”
This so-called “Myriad Worlds System Owner” had no idea what kind of existence he had provoked. His mediocre “score-crushing” methods were simply a show of skill in front of Chu Feng, a professional “dungeon designer”, and were a laughing stock!
Chu Feng couldn’t wait to see what kind of wonderful expression that “colleague” would have when he found out that the “ghoul army” he had carefully cultivated suddenly “rebelled” or “became paralyzed” collectively.
This is the real “reversal”!
Chapter 25 Chu Feng: Are you qualified to be an editor? One-click formatting warning! (Old version)
Just as Kaneki Ken and his companions were in the midst of a fierce battle with three new ghouls of the “small boss” level and were gradually gaining the upper hand, in a dark corner deep in an abandoned subway station, a thin figure wearing a hoodie and a cheap plastic mask, whose face could not be seen clearly, was dancing and gesticulating in front of a simple virtual light screen in front of him, chuckling neurotically.
“Hehehe… That’s right, that’s it! Kill! Destroy! Points! More points! As long as I have enough points, I can exchange them for stronger ghoul templates, and even… I can even strengthen myself! Then, the whole world will be at my feet!”
This person was the low-level system owner who had released a “new type of ghoul” into Kaneki Ken’s world and attempted to “score points” by creating chaos. His system interface was very simple, with only a number showing the points and some crude “ghoul summon” and “area command” buttons.
At this moment, he was watching with relish the scene of the ghoul army he created wreaking havoc in the city through the system’s “God’s perspective”. Especially when he saw Kaneki Ken and others engaged in a tough battle, he was so excited that he was shaking all over.
“Yes! That’s it! Struggle! Despair! The more painful you are, the faster my points will increase! Hahahaha!” He let out a shrill laugh, completely unaware that an invisible net had quietly enveloped his “rat’s hole.”
Chu Feng observed the clown’s performance with great interest in the editor space. Through the “information shielding” and “energy interference” barriers he had previously set up, he had successfully intercepted part of the command flow between the other party’s system and the “new ghoul” it controlled.
“It’s truly the most basic, one-way command control. It lacks even the most basic data encryption and anti-interference capabilities.” Chu Feng shook his head, a hint of pity (primarily for the other party’s intelligence) on his face. “A system of this caliber dares to stir up trouble. Truly ignorant and fearless.”
He didn’t even need to use too advanced editing permissions. He could easily deal with the other party with the “firewall module” and some basic “data intrusion” scripts that came with the [Zhu Tian Copy Editor Plus].
“Okay, we’ve watched enough foreplay, it’s time to send you on your way. Let’s go together.” Chu Feng’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
He thought about it, and a command was sent through the editor!
Inside the abandoned subway station, the low-level system user was watching intently when suddenly, the virtual screen in front of him flashed, and the entire interface froze! Immediately afterwards, a line of bright red warning prompts quickly took over the entire screen like a virus!
[Warning! Unknown high-intensity energy intrusion detected! The system core is under attack!][Warning! Ghoul control permissions lost! Command module crashed!][Warning! The firewall has been breached! Data is being forcibly cleared! ]“Wha…what?!!” The smile on the masked man’s face froze instantly, replaced by endless horror and disbelief. He frantically tapped the light screen, trying to regain control, but it was all in vain.
He watched helplessly as his system interface was erased as if by an eraser. All the function buttons, score displays, and even the ghoul templates he had accumulated with great difficulty, were rapidly disappearing!
“No! No! My system! My ghoul! My points!!” The masked man howled in despair. He felt his power being drained away bit by bit.
At the same time, the “new ghouls” that were wreaking havoc outside the subway station and throughout the city also underwent a strange change. The shimmering green compound eyes in their eyes suddenly began to flicker violently, and then… one by one, they went out!
Without the “command codes” sent by the low-level system, these crudely modified stitched monsters, like robots with their power unplugged, instantly lost their ability to move. They froze in place and then collapsed to the ground like mud. The energy in their hercules quickly dissipated, and their bodies began to show signs of unstable collapse.
Kaneki Ken, who was fighting fiercely with a black-shelled ghoul, suddenly found that the enemy in front of him paused, and then fell straight down. Cracks began to appear on the hard shell on his body, as if it had lost some kind of support.
“This…what’s going on?” Kaneki Ken was stunned, a little confused.
Touka and Renji Shipo encountered the same situation. The ghoul that was still spewing corrosive liquid suddenly collapsed to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut, and stopped moving.
Even the “little boss” who was fighting fiercely with Grave and wielding a steel sickle became slow and stiff after letting out an unwilling roar, and was eventually shot in the head by Grave, completely ending his life.
“Hmm?” Grave looked at the ghouls around him who had suddenly gone on strike, a hint of doubt flashing through his cold eyes. This situation was clearly beyond the scope of the dungeon’s expectations.
Chu Feng’s voice rang out in the minds of Grave, Kaneki Ken, and the others at the right moment: “Well done, everyone. It seems our little mouse can no longer sit still.”
In the abandoned subway station, the masked man’s system interface had completely turned blank, with only the constantly flashing, mocking word “GameOver” left.
“No… Impossible! Who is it! Who did it?!” The masked man looked crazy. He couldn’t accept that the system he relied on for survival was destroyed so easily.
At this moment, a calm yet playful voice, as if coming from all directions, rang clearly in his ears:
“You even have a system firewall that’s as bad as paper, and you still have the nerve to come out and play as a player? Do you even deserve to be called an editor?”
“Who?! Who’s talking?!” The masked man looked around in horror, but there was nothing around him except cold walls and scattered garbage.
“It doesn’t matter who I am.” Chu Feng’s voice continued, carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty. “What matters is that a termite like you who casually tramples on the rules of other worlds and treats life as worthless is not qualified to own something like the system.”
[Zhutian Instance Editor Plus], permission suppression has been activated. Low-level system cleanup procedures have been completed.
As Chu Feng finished speaking, the masked man felt his vision go dark. The last spiritual connection between him and the low-profile version of the Myriad Worlds System was completely severed by an irresistible force! Immediately afterwards, a powerful backlash came from the void and directly acted on his soul.
Aaaaaa——!!!
The masked man let out a shrill, inhuman scream, and then, as if drained of all strength, he collapsed to the ground, completely unconscious. The plastic mask on his face also slipped off, revealing a young face that looked pale and haggard from his long-term obsession with virtual power.
Chu Feng snorted coldly. He had no interest in even taking a second look at this kind of stuff.
The ghoul world’s minor troubles have been resolved. Chu Feng returned his gaze to the chat group. However, this incident also served as a reminder for me. It seems I’m not the only one in the universe who possesses an editor. While this one is just a low-level piece of junk, there’s no guarantee there won’t be more advanced and more troublesome ones.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself, “It seems that improving my own strength and strengthening the functions of [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus] must be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Otherwise, the next time I meet a colleague, he might not be so easy to deal with.”
This unexpected encounter also gave Chu Feng a more intuitive understanding of the editor’s permission suppression and firewall anti-intrusion functions. His editor seemed to be even more powerful and mysterious than he had imagined.
Does this mean that above the [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus], there is a higher-level existence, or… a creator?
New mysteries began to emerge in Chu Feng’s mind.
Chapter 26: The Ghoul Incident Ends! Kaneki Ken’s Gratitude and Chat Group Level Upgrade! (Old Version)
With the loss of the low-end system owner, the “new ghoul” in Kaneki Ken’s area completely lost control, becoming a pile of lifeless “rotting flesh.” Instructor Grave, still meticulously directing Kaneki Ken, Touka, and Shikata Renji, completely eliminated the remaining threat and conducted a thorough inspection of the scene to ensure no further trouble remained.
When the crisis was completely resolved and the copy mission was declared completed, Grave’s figure turned into a little light, disappeared from the spot, and returned to Chu Feng’s editor Valhalla.
Kaneki Ken looked at the streets that had returned to their former glory (although still dilapidated), and his companions who were tired but safe, and his heart was filled with gratitude towards Chu Feng. He knew that if Chu Feng had not intervened in time, they would have been killed here today.
“Mr. Chu Feng… Thank you! I really… I really don’t know how to thank you!” Kaneki Ken said in the group, his voice almost choking with sobs. This time, he truly felt the power and reliability of this mysterious group leader.
Although Touka and Shiho Renshi did not speak directly in the group, Kaneki Ken could feel that their awe and gratitude towards Chu Feng had reached a new level.
Chu Feng smiled calmly, “It’s just a small favor, Kaneki. You’re also a member of our [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group]. When a group member is in trouble, I, as the group leader, naturally can’t just stand by and watch.”
He paused, then continued, “Furthermore, this incident isn’t entirely bad. At least, it lets us know that we’re not the only ones who are ‘special’ in the universe.”
Other members of the group also spoke up, expressing their concern for Kaneki Ken, and at the same time expressed their amazement at Chu Feng’s thundering methods.
Misaka Mikoto: “Wow! Chu Feng, you can actually interfere with the affairs of other worlds! That’s amazing! That low-end system is completely vulnerable in front of you!”
Kiritani Kazuto: “Yeah, I didn’t expect there were other system holders. But from Mr. Chu Feng’s description, the other party’s level doesn’t seem to be that good.”
Accelerator: “Hmph, they’re just a bunch of trash who can only hide in the dark and control puppets. If I meet them, I will crush them and their systems together!” Although he was still arrogant, there was obviously a hint of recognition of Chu Feng’s strength in his tone.
Ainz Ooal Gown, the Bone King: “Your Excellency Chu Feng’s methods are truly unfathomable. To easily wipe out an entire system, this kind of power is beyond my comprehension. It seems that my understanding of the world is still too shallow.”
Just as everyone was discussing, a grand and solemn system prompt sounded in the minds of all group members, including Chu Feng.
[Ding! Congratulations to the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group] for successfully resisting the first alien system invasion!][Event Rating: B+ (Major threat level too low, but the nature of the interference is special)][Group experience value increased significantly! Group level increased to LV2! ]【Group function upgrade! 】
[1. Unlock the group task release module: Group owners and administrators can spend a certain amount of editing points to release targeted or public tasks to group members. After completing them, they can obtain group contribution points and corresponding rewards.][2. Unlock the Group Store (Basic) module: Group owners can list some dungeon outputs, skill experience cards, special consumables, etc. for group members to redeem using edit points or group contribution points.][Group leader Chu Feng received a special reward for his outstanding contribution to this incident: 10,000 editing points, 1 World Trace fragment, and a slight increase in the editor firewall strength.]The series of system prompts made Chu Feng stunned for a moment. He didn’t expect that after solving the low-spec system, there would be such an unexpected surprise!
The group level has been upgraded! Two new group features have also been unlocked!
Group quest posting? Group shop? Chu Feng’s eyes lit up. These two features sounded incredibly useful! Not only could they issue quests to guide group members into deeper dungeon exploration or world interaction, but they could also use the shop to recycle unused resources or provide them with much-needed items. It was a perfectly closed loop of positive returns!
Moreover, what is that World Trace Fragment? The name sounds very impressive!
The other members in the group were also instantly excited after hearing the notification that the group had been upgraded and new features had been unlocked!
Kaneki Ken (excited): The group…the group has been upgraded?! There are even group quests and a group shop?! Great! So, can we become stronger by completing quests, or exchange them for specialties from other worlds?
Misaka Mikoto (eyes shining): The group shop! I wonder if there’s a Quata figurine in there! Or some kind of power-boosting item?
Kiritani Kazuto (anticipating): A group quest? That sounds challenging! I wonder what kind of quest it will be.
Saber Altria (Unique Focus): Will there be food in the group store? Like, potatoes?
Chu Feng watched the group’s atmosphere suddenly become lively, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He knew that the emergence of these two new features would greatly enhance the group’s cohesion and activity, and would also allow him, the mastermind behind the scenes, to better extract… no, guide the group members to make progress together and explore more unknown possibilities.
Everyone, please be patient. Chu Feng sent a smiling emoji. “I’ll sort out the specific details of the group tasks and group shop as soon as possible. Believe me, this will definitely bring you a brand new experience.”
He has already started thinking about what the first batch of products should be, as well as the first group task, to whom it should be issued, and what the content should be.
A future full of more possibilities is slowly unfolding.
As for the mysterious fragment of the Trace of the World, Chu Feng also planned to study it carefully after comforting the group members. His intuition told him that this thing might be more precious than the 10,000 editing points!
The turmoil in the ghoul world has come to an end, but Chu Feng is still unsatisfied, and countless possibilities are waiting for him in the future.
Chapter 27: First Experience with the Group Shop! Saber Redeems a Cart of Potatoes! (Old Version)
Chu Feng didn’t keep the group members waiting for long. After spending some time researching the “World Trace Fragment” (finding that it was temporarily unusable, like a beacon requiring specific conditions to activate), and after thoroughly exploring the editor’s new features, he officially announced the opening of the [Group Store] in the group.
Chu Feng: “@All members, the [Group Shop (Basic)] is now officially online. You can redeem it with editing points earned through dungeons, or contribution points earned by completing group tasks (will be available later).”
Chu Feng: “The store is currently in its early stages, with a limited variety of goods. We will gradually enrich the product list based on everyone’s needs and my ability to acquire new sources of goods.”
Following Chu Feng’s announcement, a virtual store interface appeared in front of all group members simultaneously. The interface design was simple and clear, with clear product classifications. On the left was the product list, and on the right were product details and redemption buttons.
Chu Feng also carefully considered the first batch of products to be put on the shelves.
First is the [Consumables Area]:
1. “Inferior Red Potion (SAO Exclusive)”: Instantly restores a small amount of health. Cooldown: 30 seconds. Price: 10 Edit Points.
2. “Military Compressed Biscuits (Gakuen City Product)”: Quickly replenishes stamina, average taste. Price: 5 Edit Points.
3. “Refreshing Mints (Real World Modified)”: Increases concentration for a short period of time. Price: 8 Edit Points.
4. “Universal Antidote (Low-Profile Version)”: Can remove some toxins below Rank C. Price: 50 Edit Points.
Then there is the [Skill Experience Area (One-time)]:
1. “Basic Swordsmanship Experience Card (Goblin Slayer World)”: Use to gain a small amount of basic swordsmanship experience. Price: 100 Edit Points.
2. “Primary Magic Sensing Talisman (FGO World)”: Increases sensitivity to magic for a short period of time. Price: 80 Edit Points.
3. “Ghoul Kagome Control Basics (Materials courtesy of Kaneki Ken)”: Non-ghouls should use with caution, as there’s a chance of it going berserk. Price: 150 Edit Points.
Next is the [Special Props Area]:
1. “Goblin Lair Quick Clearance Ticket”: Receives a base reward corresponding to a D-rank dungeon. Price: 200 Edit Points.
2. “Normal-Quality Coffee Beans (Anding District Specialty)”: Recommended by Kaneki Ken. Price: 30 editor points/pound.
3. “Quatai Doll (Misaka Mikoto’s Grudge Version)”: Chu Feng’s mischievous offering, rumored to have the magical power to attract the attention of a certain electric princess. Price: 500 Edit Points. (Misaka Mikoto: Chu Feng, just wait!!!)
The last and most eye-catching section is [Saber’s Kitchen]:
1. “Various Varieties of High-Quality Potatoes (Directly from the Celtic Region)”: Fresh, plump potatoes with an excellent taste. Price: 1 Edit Point per pound.
2. “Altria’s Potato Feast, Volume 1” (Recipe): Contains 30 innovative potato recipes, from fried potatoes to mashed potatoes, from potato salad to potato soup. Price: 50 Edit Points.
3. “The King’s Banquet: Meat Dishes Collection” (Recipe): A collector’s edition recipe provided by Saber, said to originate from the court of Camelot. Price: 300 Edit Points.
As soon as the product list came out, the group fell silent for a few seconds. Then, the first person who couldn’t hold back was…
Saber Altria: “Potatoes!!! Really potatoes!!! And there’s a recipe!!!” Her voice was filled with incredible ecstasy, as if she had seen a long-lost relative.
The next second, the system prompts the screen frantically:
[Group member “Saber Altria” successfully redeemed 1,000 kilograms of “Multi-variety High-quality Potatoes”!][Group member “Saber Altria” successfully redeemed “Altria’s Potato Feast Volume 1”! ][Group member “Saber Altria” successfully redeemed “The King’s Banquet: Meat Dishes Collection”! ]Misaka Mikoto: “One… one thousand kilograms of potatoes?! Saber, are you going to fill up your warehouse?!” Misaka Mikoto was stunned by Saber’s purchasing power.
Kiritani Kazuto (wiping sweat): “Miss Saber’s obsession with food is truly… admirable.”
Accelerator: “Tsk, boring woman, wasting points on something like that.” He said this, but his eyes glanced at the “Refreshing Mint Candy”, as if calculating the cost-effectiveness.
Kaneki Ken: “Ms. Saber… you are so energetic. That coffee bean is indeed the signature of our Anding District. Mr. Chu Feng actually got it.” He was a little surprised and a little happy.
Bone King Ainz Ooal Gown (thoughtfully): “Exchange Edit Points for real-world items? This method of cross-world resource circulation is worth studying. That ‘Primary Magical Power Sensing Talisman’ seems to be of some use to my magical experiments.”
Yuji Itadori: “Wow! So many delicious foods! And skill cards! That ghoul kagune control… Can I use it? What will happen if I use it?” He seemed very curious.
Ryoumen Sukuna (sneered in Yuji’s mind): “Kid, do you want to turn into something that’s neither human nor ghost? However, that ‘inferior red potion’ is better than your current recovery ability.”
Chu Feng couldn’t help but smile as he watched the various reactions from the group members, especially Saber’s boldness in spending a fortune (dot) just for potatoes. As soon as these shops opened, the atmosphere in the group really became even more lively.
After being shocked, Misaka Mikoto fixed her eyes on the “Kuata Doll (Misaka Mikoto’s Resentful Version)” and the notes behind it. She was so angry that sparks almost came out of her head.
Misaka Mikoto: “Chu! Feng! You bastard! You actually sold my Quata out! And even wrote that kind of note! I’m going to electrocute you!!!”
Chu Feng calmly replied: “@Misaka Mikoto, art comes from life. And, you see, it’s very popular.” (Actually, no one is interested in it after it goes on sale.)
After frantically purchasing potatoes and recipes, Saber bubbled with satisfaction: “Thank you, group leader! The quality of these potatoes is better than the ones I ate in Camelot! Be sure to notify me when you purchase them next time!” She seemed to have already seen the mountains of potato dishes on the dining table in the future, and she was almost bubbling with happiness.
Chu Feng looked at the “buyer’s show” Saber had sent him (a photo of a pile of potatoes) and shook his head helplessly. It looked like potatoes would dominate the group store’s bestseller list for a while.
Other group members also began to select products according to their needs.
Kirito exchanged a few bottles of “inferior red potion” and a “basic swordsmanship experience card” in preparation for improving himself before the next dungeon.
Kaneki Ken was very interested in the “Introduction to Ghoul Kagome Control”, but he knew that he could not control it perfectly at the moment, so he just added it to his wish list.
After hesitating for a long time, Accelerator finally secretly bought a few “mints to refresh the mind”. He needed them to assist in his calculations.
Bone King directly bought the “Primary Magic Sensing Talisman” and prepared to study how to use magic in the other world.
Chu Feng was delighted as he watched the ever-decreasing inventory and ever-increasing editing points in the backend. These stores were like a perpetual motion machine!
Of course, he also knew that the limited items in the primary store would soon be insufficient for this group of increasingly powerful members. He had to find a way to expand the supply quickly and add more high-end and rare items to the shelves.
“It seems that the ‘Group Task Release’ function needs to be utilized as soon as possible.” Chu Feng stroked his chin in thought. “By issuing some exploration or collection tasks, I can let group members ‘develop’ new world resources. I can then ‘recycle’ and ‘redistribute’ them through the store. This is the way to maximize profits.”
As for the target of the first group mission… Chu Feng’s lips curled up into a mysterious smile. He already had a brilliant (and deceptive) idea.
Saber’s first experience at the group store ended amidst her boundless love for potatoes and everyone’s anticipation. But everyone knew this was just the beginning. In the future, this small store would connect countless bizarre worlds, bringing endless possibilities and… even more twists and turns!
Chu Feng, the “gold medal planner” who likes to operate behind the scenes, has also set his sights on a broader stage.
Chapter 28: Bone King Ainz joins the group! Nazarick vs. the Different World Labyrinth (Chu Feng Version)! (Old Version)
Just as the hustle and bustle of the group store gradually died down, and the group members were studying the newly acquired goods or looking forward to the group tasks mentioned by Chu Feng, a crisp system prompt sounded again in everyone’s mind.
[Ding! New member Ainz Ooal Gown joins the group! ]As soon as this name appeared, the chat group, which was originally quite active, instantly fell into an eerie silence.
Saber Altria: Ainz Ooal Gown? This name… sounds like an organization? She was a little confused about the structure of this name.
Kazuto Kiritani: It feels… quite oppressive. Is he a powerful person? He sensed something unusual in the name.
Misaka Mikoto: Ainz? Ur? Gown? What a strange name! It sounds like someone who’s not to be trifled with. She frowned.
Accelerator: Huh, here comes another ghost-playing fellow? He curled his lips in disdain.
Kaneki Ken: …He watched silently without saying a word, but his vigilance had already risen in his heart.
Yuji Itadori: Ainz… green onions? Are you selling green onions? He scratched his head and asked in a somewhat naive manner.
Ryoumen Sukuna (sneers in Yuji’s mind): Kid, what else is on your mind besides food? This name has a rotten and dead air, but it also contains a huge amount of magic power. He is an interesting guy.
When Chu Feng saw the name of this new member, his eyes lit up instantly, as bright as a hundred-watt light bulb!
Ainz Ooal Gown! Momonga! The Supreme Being of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick! O Bone King!
This is a true heavyweight newcomer! A walking treasure trove, a big shot brimming with potential for a comeback!
Chu Feng was ecstatic in his heart, but on the surface he still maintained the calmness of a group leader.
Chu Feng: Welcome new members to the group, @Ainz Ooal Gown. Please read the group announcement first to understand the basic rules of the group. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
At this time, in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, between the thrones.
Ainz Ooal Gown, clad in a magnificent magical robe and in the form of a skeleton, sat upright upon his throne. Within his hollow eye sockets, two pinpricks of crimson light flickered faintly, revealing his inner restlessness.
Just now, an interface called [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group] suddenly appeared in his mind, along with a series of incredible information.
A copy editor for the various heavens? Group testing? Reversal points? Ainz muttered to himself, his voice echoing in the empty hall.
He was originally worried about the future development direction of Nazarick and how to collect information in this unknown world, but he did not expect to suddenly encounter such an extraordinary event.
Ainz Ooal Gown (inner monologue): What exactly is this? Some new world-class item? Or is it another player’s prank? No, this kind of method, which directly affects the consciousness, doesn’t seem like something an ordinary player can do.
He read the group announcement carefully, and the more he read, the more frightened he became.
Can you connect different worlds? Design all kinds of incredible copies for testing? And gain the power to strengthen yourself?
This is even more bizarre than him traveling to this strange world!
Ainz Ooal Gown: Hello everyone, I’m Ainz Ooal Gown. I’m new here, so please be kind. He sent his first message in the group chat, his tone maintaining his usual calm and dignified tone.
Chu Feng’s smile widened when he saw Bone King speak. The fish has taken the bait!
Chu Feng: @Ainz Ooal Gown, judging by your name, you don’t seem human? I wonder what the world you’re in is like? He began to actively guide the conversation, trying to elicit more information.
Ainz Ooal Gown (responding cautiously): “I’m in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, and I have some… well, loyal subordinates under my command.” He didn’t reveal too much about himself.
Chu Feng understood. As expected of Bone King, he was incredibly cautious. But it didn’t matter. As long as you joined my group, there would always be a time when you would expose yourself.
Chu Feng: The Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick? Sounds like a place full of mystery and challenges. Coincidentally, I recently conceived a new large-scale dungeon. Perhaps Lord Ainz Ooal Gown and your subordinates would be interested in a friendly exchange test?
As soon as Chu Feng made the invitation, the other group members became excited.
Saber Altria: Oh? The group owner has a new dungeon? What kind of dungeon is it this time? She’s looking forward to it, hoping it won’t be another goblin dungeon.
Kazuto Kiritani: “A large-scale dungeon? Will it be harder than the previous FGO singularity F?” He was eager to try.
Misaka Mikoto: Friendly communication test? Chu Feng, I don’t believe a single punctuation mark when you say friendly! She made a disdainful expression.
A red light flickered in Ainz Ooal Gown’s eyes. A dungeon test? This would be a good opportunity to find out the true nature of this chat group.
Ainz Ooal Gown: Oh? I wonder what kind of dungeon it is? If it’s suitable, I’d be happy to lead my Guardians through it.
This is exactly what Chu Feng was waiting for!
Chu Feng: I call this dungeon [Endless Corridor: Sage’s Tower and Demon King’s Tomb]. It combines the rigorous D&D ruleset with some Japanese RPG exploration and growth elements. It’s a massive underground maze dungeon that requires wisdom, strength, and a little bit of luck.
Chu Feng: The dungeon is set in an ancient magic tower abandoned by the gods and the vast tomb beneath it. It is filled with powerful monsters, ingenious mechanisms, lost treasures, and…some unconventional rules.
When Chu Feng talked about the unconventional rules, he emphasized the tone.
He had already thought of giving Bone King and his guardians a surprise.
Nazarick’s strength is undeniable, especially with their sophisticated YGGDRASIL gameplay system and various powerful magic items. If we used a conventional dungeon layout, we’d likely be swept away by them, which would be pointless.
So, Chu Feng is going to do something fancy this time.
For example, adding a forced character attribute rotation area in the maze can suddenly turn a powerful warrior into a powerless mage, forcing the arrogant mage to rely only on melee combat.
Another example is setting up some traps that require specific emotions to pass through, such as a treasure chest that can only be opened when feeling true happiness, or a hidden passage that can only be revealed when experiencing extreme sadness. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for a group of undead who are indifferent or even emotionless.
Also, you can add some illogical puzzles. The answers may be hidden in the most inconspicuous places, or even in some settings that seem like bugs.
In short, the goal is to break the inherent combat thinking and intelligence advantages of Bone King and the Guardians, and let them experience the sour feeling that plans cannot keep up with changes and common sense is invalid.
As Ainz Ooal Gown listened to Chu Feng’s description, his skull jaw opened and closed slightly, as if he was thinking.
Ainz Ooal Gown (inner monologue): D&D rules? Japanese RPG elements? This is somewhat similar to my original world’s YGGDRASIL, yet also different. Sounds… quite challenging. Perfect for testing the Guardians’ adaptability.
Ainz Ooal Gown: This certainly sounds like an interesting dungeon. Well then, my Guardians and I accept this invitation to test it.
A big smile appeared on Chu Feng’s lips.
Chu Feng: Very good! Then, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown, please make some preparations. The dungeon is scheduled to open in twelve hours. At that time, I will place the dungeon entrance directly in the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick… well, a suitable location.
He paused deliberately, imagining what kind of chaotic scene it would be if the entrance to the dungeon was opened directly next to the Bone King’s throne or in Albedo’s room.
Other members in the group are also looking forward to this upcoming large-scale copy.
Accelerator: Humph, a bunch of skeletons trying to conquer a maze? Just hope they don’t fall apart halfway through.
Misaka Mikoto was a little gloating: Mr. Bones and his subordinates, I wish you have fun in Chu Feng’s friendly copy (squinting smile).
Kirito was a little worried: I wonder if the difficulty of this dungeon will exceed that of the previous team dungeons…
Chu Feng looked at the discussion in the group and had already started thinking about how to maximize the reversal effect of this copy.
What kind of sparks will be created when the Bone King Ainz Ooal Gown and his group of unique and powerful floor guardians enter a different world maze carefully created by Chu Feng, which is full of anti-routines and malice?
Will Nazarick continue to crush everything and demonstrate its supreme majesty as always? Or will it repeatedly run into obstacles in the face of Chu Feng’s thousands of tricks, or even… a spectacular overturn?
Everything will be revealed in twelve hours!
This will definitely be a dramatic reversal that all group members (and Chu Feng himself) should look forward to!
Chapter 29: Demiurge: The plan worked? No, it was Chu Feng’s trick! (Old version)
Twelve hours later, in the ninth floor of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, in the circular hall in front of the quiet Treasure Hall, circles of spatial ripples suddenly appeared without any warning.
Ainz Ooal Gown was already wearing his black magic robe dotted with dark red gems, holding the [Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown]. He was accompanied by Albedo, Demiurge, Aura, Mare, Cocytus, and Sebastian, a group of guardians, ready for battle.
In the center of the space ripples, a vortex emitting a faint blue light slowly took shape, and eventually stabilized into an elliptical portal about three meters high.
Chu Feng’s voice clearly reached Ainz’s mind through the group chat: “@Ainz Ooal Gown, the entrance to the [Endless Corridor: Tower of Sages and Tomb of the Demon King] dungeon has been opened. Friendly reminder: a maximum of seven people are allowed into this dungeon, and upon entry, all maps, markers, and instant messaging functions provided by the YGGDRASIL system will be blocked. Happy testing everyone.”
“Block the map and communications?” The red light in Ainz’s eyes condensed slightly. This undoubtedly increased the difficulty and uncertainty of the copy.
“Lord Ainz, do we need to send a reconnaissance team into this unknown portal?” Demiurge stepped forward and asked respectfully, his eyes gleaming with wisdom and vigilance.
Ainz nodded slightly. “Demiurge, you, Albedo, and Cocytus will be the first group to enter. Aura and Mare will be responsible for mid-range support and disarming traps. Sebastian, you will protect me. If we encounter any danger that we cannot resist, retreat immediately.”
“As you command, Lord Ainz!” the Guardians responded in unison.
Demiurge straightened his suit, a confident smile playing on his lips. “Haha, an unknown dungeon? This is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate our unwavering loyalty and wisdom to Ainz-sama. Presumably, everything is according to Ainz-sama’s plan.”
Ainz (inwardly mortified): “No, I have absolutely no plan…”
He nodded with apparent authority. “Let us go. Let this so-called copy editor witness the true power of Nazarick.”
Demiurge was the first to step into the pale blue portal, followed closely by Albedo and Cocytus. Then came Aura, Mare, and finally Ainz and Sebastian.
The moment Ainz stepped through the portal, the scene before him suddenly changed. They arrived in a narrow corridor made of rough stone. The air was filled with a faint smell of dust and a faint hint of magic. Torches burning with a faint green flame were placed at intervals on the walls on both sides of the corridor, illuminating the surroundings with flickering light.
Is this the inside of the dungeon? It looks ordinary. Albedo surveyed her surroundings, a hint of disdain in her tone.
Demiurge was more cautious, carefully observing the rock patterns on the wall and the burning torches. “Lady Albedo, don’t be careless.” Since Chu Feng specifically warned me, this dungeon must be much more complex than it appears.
Humph, before the supreme power of Lord Ainz, all plots and schemes will vanish into thin air. Albedo was filled with blind admiration for Ainz.
Just then, Demiurge noticed that not far ahead in the corridor, there seemed to be some vague magic circle patterns carved on the ground.
“Ainz-sama, there’s something unusual up ahead,” Demiurge warned.
“Hmm, I sensed a faint fluctuation of the magic trap.” Ainz nodded. “Aura, Mare, I leave it to you.”
Yes, Ainz-sama! Aura and Mare immediately stepped forward and began to carefully examine the magic circle.
Demiurge began to rapidly formulate a strategy in his mind: According to typical dungeon setups, the initial traps were usually relatively insignificant, primarily intended to intimidate the invaders and test their ability to respond. This magic circle was likely a trigger-activated slowing or binding trap, designed to complement the subsequent attacks of low-level monsters…
He habitually began to analyze, trying to predict Chu Feng’s first-level design.
However, the moment Aura carefully touched the edge of the magic circle with her tool, something unexpected happened.
The entire magic circle suddenly burst into a dazzling white light, and then, an abrupt system prompt sounded in the minds of all Nazarick members. This sound did not come from the chat group, but from the mechanism of the copy itself.
[Ding! Special rules area activated: Professional Wind Blows!][Rules: Within this area, all entrants’ class characteristics will be randomly swapped for ten minutes. After the swap, the original level will be retained, but skills and equipment must meet the requirements of the new class, otherwise they will be temporarily unusable.]Wha…what?! The confident smile on Demiurge’s face froze instantly.
Randomly swapping class traits?! What kind of unreasonable rule is this!
As the white light dissipated, the people of Nazarick were shocked to find that their bodies and perceptions had undergone strange changes.
Demiurge, a demon versed in magic and strategic command, suddenly felt an explosive surge of physical power within him. His mind became somewhat simplistic and straightforward, his thoughts shifting from how to win through strategy to whether it would be faster to crush the enemy with his fists. He looked down and realized that his once-fitting suit was now strained by his muscular build.
He, Demiurge, the mastermind of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, had actually transformed into… a muscular hunk?! And it seemed he was the type who only knew how to use brute force!
Beside him, Albedo, the heavily armored succubus leader wielding a massive axe, felt a surge of magical energy within her. Her understanding of all elemental magics seemed innate. She instinctively raised her hand, and a blazing fireball suddenly formed in her palm! She had become a mage?!
Wielding a massive battle axe, Cocytus, the embodiment of the warrior spirit, suddenly discovered he knew all about traps and mechanisms, even coming up with techniques for dismantling complex magic locks. He had become a thief?!
Aura and Mare, the dark elf twins, suffered a similar fate. Aura, skilled in ranger skills, felt a resonance with divine magic, seemingly unleashing healing and blessings. Meanwhile, the more reserved Mare discovered he had acquired a berserker’s instincts, wanting nothing more than to charge at the enemy with a roar!
As for Sebastian, the old but still vigorous butler, he now found himself overflowing with the temperament of a bard, and his mind inexplicably overflowed with a bunch of hymns and heroic epics…
The worst sufferer was none other than Ainz Ooal Gown himself.
He, the Supreme Ruler of Nazarick, a top-tier magic caster, found his magical power vanishing without a trace, replaced by a strange familiarity with bows and arrows and wilderness survival techniques. His Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown grew incredibly heavy, as if stripped of all its magical power. He glanced down at his skeletal claws, and an urge to draw his bow and shoot arose.
Ainz Ooal Gown, turned into a… skeleton archer?!
Demiurge (the current muscular version) felt the unfamiliar power in his body and his mind became somewhat stubborn, and for the first time he began to doubt his own wisdom.
This… this was totally unexpected! This kind of unreasonable rule… what on earth does Chu Feng want to do?! Demiurge’s forehead (if he had sweat glands right now) was practically sweating.
His original plan was blown away without a trace by Chu Feng’s first-level professional strong wind and thousands of tricks!
The so-called show of force was not some low-level trap or monster at all, but a temporary elimination of their proud professional system and combat experience at the rules level!
Chapter 30 Bone King: This dungeon designer is so terrifying! Reversal: Only by spending money can you become stronger! (Old version)
“Lord Ainz!” Albedo (the mage version) exclaimed in surprise. She felt the unfamiliar surge of magical energy within her, and was momentarily at a loss. She subconsciously tried to swing her battle axe, but found that her current strength was insufficient to even lift the heavy weapon.
“Calm down, Albedo!” Ainz (Archer Version) said in a deep voice, even though he himself felt the current situation was extremely absurd and difficult. He tried to mobilize his magic power, but found his mind empty, with only some knowledge about archery and trap setting swirling in his mind.
“What the hell is going on? Job swap? I’ve never heard of this kind of rule in YGGDRASIL!” Cocytus (thief version) waved his limbs, which had become much thinner, feeling very uncomfortable.
“Wow! Brother, I… I want to cut someone!” Mare (Berserker version)’s eyes were red, and he clenched his fists tightly, looking eager to try, which was in stark contrast to his usual cowardice.
Aura (Priest Version) stared blankly at her hands, which emanated a soft white light. “I… I think I can heal now?”
Sebastian (the bard version) subconsciously cleared his throat, and a rhythmic heroic hymn almost came out of his mouth, but fortunately he held it back in time.
Demiurge (the muscular version) forced himself to calm down. Although his brain circuits were now more inclined to solve problems with violence, his remaining rationality told him that the situation was very bad.
“Ainz-sama, the effects of this ‘Class Wind Blow’ last for ten minutes. We must adapt to our new classes and find ways to deal with them within these ten minutes.” Demiurge struggled to organize his words, attempting a tactical analysis, but the words always turned into an impulsive “just do it” mentality.
At this moment, heavy footsteps were heard in front of the corridor, and several hideous-looking skeleton cave giants holding huge bone clubs staggered out. The blue soul fire burned in their empty eye sockets. They were obviously the “welcome” monsters of this copy.
Normally, a monster of this caliber wouldn’t even be enough to fill the gaps between the teeth of Nazarick’s guardians. But now…
“There’s an enemy! Let me do it!” Demiurge roared, and like a true macho man, he charged forward with his bare hands! His current occupation seemed to be some kind of “fighter” or “barbarian” variant.
“Bang!” Demiurge smashed his fist into the sternum of a Skeleton Cave Giant, sending it flying with such force that it shattered into pieces against the wall. But he felt a sharp pain in his own fist as well; it was clear that this head-on confrontation was unwise.
“Demiurge! Don’t be reckless!” Ainz shouted hurriedly. He was now level 100, but he couldn’t use a single decent attack skill. He tried to draw the imaginary bowstring, but found that he had no bow or arrow at all!
Seeing this, Albedo also hurriedly raised her hand and unleashed a small fireball at the other Skeleton Cave Giant. Yes, a small fireball only the size of a fist, it flew past and hit the giant, leaving only a small charred mark, almost no damage.
“My magic… why is it so weak?!” Albedo couldn’t believe it. She felt like she had plenty of mana, but the magic she cast was so unsatisfactory. Clearly, she had the magic power of a mage, but lacked the corresponding casting skills and skill level.
Cocytus tried to use the thief’s agility to dodge attacks and find the monster’s weaknesses, but his huge body and insectoid limbs were not suitable for stealth and sneak attacks.
Aura’s healing spell shone brightly, but it restored minimal health to Demiurge. Mare howled and tried to charge, but Sebastian (who was surprisingly agile in his bard form) quickly restrained him.
For a moment, the elite troops of Nazarick, facing several low-level skeleton cave giants, were caught in an unprecedented hard battle and chaos!
Chu Feng was in the God’s perspective observation room of the copy, watching this chaotic scene, and almost laughed out loud.
“Hahaha! This is exactly what I want! Let you experience what a major version nerf is!” Chu Feng was overjoyed. He wanted to use this extreme method to force these NPCs, who were accustomed to their own powerful strength, to jump out of their comfort zone and experience the feeling of “starting from scratch.”
The ten minutes of “Professional Wind Blow” passed quickly. When the magic effect was lifted and the people in Nazarick returned to their original state, those skeleton cave giants were barely dealt with by them in various embarrassing ways.
Demiurge returned to his wise demon form. He looked at the broken bones scattered on the ground with lingering fear, and for the first time felt a deep fear of Chu Feng, the “copy designer”.
“Lord Ainz, this Chu Feng… his thinking is completely beyond common sense. This kind of mandatory rule change is simply unheard of.” Demiurge said in a serious tone.
Ainz nodded. He hadn’t expected that he and the Guardians would be defeated in such a place. “Indeed, the design of this dungeon is filled with malicious intent and… unpredictability. It seems we can no longer rely on past experience.”
Just when they thought they could take a breather and replan their strategy, a “clattering” sound of metal collision suddenly came from deep in the tunnel. Then, a huge treasure chest shining with golden light fell from the sky and slammed heavily in front of them.
A shiny sign hung on the treasure chest, with a line of large characters written on it: “Congratulations on passing the first level of the test (noobs fighting each other)! Big bonus for newbies! Open the treasure chest to get powerful buff potions to help you pass the level easily!”
“Benefits?” Albedo and the others looked at each other in disbelief.
Ainz, however, keenly sensed something was amiss. Given Chu Feng’s wicked taste, would he be so kind as to offer them a treat?
He motioned Cocytus to come forward and investigate.
Cocytus (who has returned to warrior form) carefully opened the treasure chest, and sure enough, there was a row of potions of different colors inside. Each bottle of potion was labeled: “Ten times attack power potion”, “Ten times defense power potion”, “Hundred times magic recovery speed potion”, “MAX luck value potion”, etc., which looked extremely tempting.
“Ainz-sama, these potions… appear to be genuine,” Cocytus said hesitantly.
Just as Demiurge was about to say, “This might be a trap,” Ainz suddenly spoke up, “Let’s take all these potions with us.”
He had a hunch that these medicines might not be so easy to use.
Sure enough, when they picked up the potion and prepared to move on, a stone slab in an inconspicuous corner beside the corridor suddenly lit up, and a new line of text appeared on it:
[Warm Tip: All buff potions in this dungeon are “trial versions.” While their effects are exceptional, they will consume the “Dungeon Special Token: Wisdom Dust.” Wisdom Dust can be earned by defeating monsters, disarming traps, solving puzzles, or by topping up in the “Dungeon Shop.” Current Wisdom Dust balance: 0.]The Dungeon Shop entrance has been unlocked. Do you want to top up now? Top-up ratio: 1 Edit Point = 10 Wisdom Stardust. First-time top-up of any amount will receive a “Newbie Gift Pack”!
Seeing this, Ainz Ooal Gown, the Supreme Lord of Nazarick, felt for the first time the deep malice from the capital of another world.
He looked at the powerful “trial version” potions in his hands, then looked at the glittering golden “recharge” prompt, and his “wisdom stardust” with a “0” balance. The skull cheek (if he had any) twitched violently.
“This dungeon designer… is so terrifying!” Ainz exclaimed sincerely.
He finally understood the true reversal and core gameplay of this copy.
It’s not some ingenious trap, nor some powerful monster, but – you can only become stronger by spending money!
Chu Feng, the mastermind behind the scenes who is keen on all kinds of fancy operations and magical reversals, is so crazy that he has set up a “氪金 system” in the copy!
Ainz Ooal Gown, once a top spender in YGGDRASIL, now seems to have to go back to his old ways and figure out how to “make money” in this dungeon in order to successfully clear this malicious dungeon and find out the details of this chat group and Chu Feng. He has temporarily changed his job from a feared “Supreme One” to a diligent “hardworking gold digger”.
Chu Feng was in the observation room, watching the Bone King’s wonderful changes in “expression”, and laughed so hard that his stomach hurt.
“Bone King, Bone King, welcome to my krypton gold paradise! How can you become stronger without charging some money?”
Chapter 31 Reward: ‘Undead Legion Editing Permission (Trial Card)’! Chu Feng is delighted! (Old Version)
Ainz Ooal Gown, the Supreme Ruler of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, was filled with a complex and inscrutable state of mind. He and his guardians, ultimately relying on their unfathomable depths and the “money” they had to rely on under Chu Feng’s malicious rules, had managed to trudge through this otherworldly labyrinth filled with absurdity and irony. The so-called “wisdom dust” had nearly drained the meager savings from the system’s “gift” upon their initial entry into the dungeon, as well as from subsequent monster slayings.
Recalling the panic during the “Professional Storm” and the frustration of facing “no top-up, no buffs,” even a mastermind like Demiurge had to admit that the cunning thinking and cunning tactics of this dungeon designer, Chu Feng, had completely exceeded their expectations. Ainz even felt that the so-called game designers in YGGDRASIL were as innocent as a bunch of little white rabbits in front of Chu Feng.
“Ainz-sama, we… succeeded.” Albedo’s voice was a touch tired, but more so relieved. The other Guardians also had varying expressions, ranging from joy at completing a level to deep fear of these bizarre dungeon rules.
Ainz nodded silently, his assessment of Chu Feng and the [Super-Dimensional Anti-Routine Testing Group] once again elevated to a whole new level. This young man, or rather, this mysterious being, possessed power and creativity that should not be underestimated.
At the same time, Chu Feng, who was in the copy observation room, heard the long-awaited system prompt sound in his ears.
[Ding! Group member “Ainz Ooal Gown” and his team have successfully cleared the dungeon “Nazarick vs. Another World Labyrinth (Chu Feng Version)”!][Instance Rating: A-Level (Because testers were forced to use “氪金” means, some of the twists and turns of the fun were not fully displayed, but the process was still full of surprises!)][Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8000 editing points! ][Congratulations to the host for obtaining a large number of reversal points, which have been automatically converted into 3 advanced editing material packs! ][Special rewards being calculated…]Chu Feng’s eyes lit up instantly. Eight thousand editing points! That was a huge sum! Not to mention three premium editing packs, who knows what goodies they’d reveal. It seemed like letting a top player like Bone King experience the “common player’s krypton gold path” could indeed unleash astonishing “reversal” value.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving the special clearance reward – Permission Trial Card: Undead Legion Editing Permissions (7 days)!]A card, gleaming with a dim light, appeared out of thin air in Chu Feng’s hand. On the card, countless hideous skeletons, elusive ghosts, and heavily armored Death Knights loomed, emitting a chilling aura that made one’s heart tremble.
[Undead Legion Editing Permission (7-Day Trial Card): After using this card, the host will temporarily gain full editing privileges for “Undead” units when designing dungeons within 7 days. This includes, but is not limited to, adjusting the Undead’s race templates (Skeleton, Zombie, Ghost, Vampire, Lich, etc.), customizing their stat growth, editing their unique skills, designing their unique appearance, and even combining the characteristics of different Undead to create entirely new Undead units. Edited Undead can be summoned in dungeons as hostile monsters or friendly NPCs.]“Fuck! This is awesome!” Chu Feng almost jumped up from his chair, his face beaming with joy.
This was like a pillow thrown right when you’re sleepy! He was just worrying about the lack of variety in monsters in his dungeon and the lack of diverse tactics, but the “Undead Legion Editing Permission” was a game-changer!
Think about it, designing a dungeon in the future could definitely feature a scourge of the undead. A sea of skeletons overwhelms everything, elusive ghost assassins claim lives, elegant and powerful vampire nobles bewitch the living, and even the supremely wise lich manipulates everything from the shadows!
He could even create undead with special abilities. For example, a skeleton mage that could fire a railgun? A ghost dog that could leap through space? Or perhaps a Death Knight equipped with a beam sword? If he dared to dream it, it seemed within his authority, it could be realized!
“Seven days of experience time… is enough for me to design several large-scale undead-themed copies, and even transform some of the previous small copies into undead ones!” Chu Feng stroked his chin, his eyes flashing with excitement and calculation.
He seemed to have already foreseen the “surprises” and “exciting” adventures that the next group member who entered his carefully designed “Paradise of the Dead” would experience, and how many precious edit points and reversal points those undead creatures would contribute to him.
“Hey, hey, hey, a new storm has emerged. How can we stand still?” Chu Feng hummed a tuneless song as he began to impatiently conceive the blueprint for the next dungeon. A feast of the undead, filled with bones and wailing, but also filled with endless “fun”, was about to be born in his hands.
Now, he needs to plan carefully how to maximize the value of this precious seven-day experience card.
Perhaps, you can test the knife on a disobedient new member of the group first?
Or, why not just plan a large-scale “One Hundred Demons Night Parade” event to make the entire chat group excited about it?
Chu Feng’s mouth curled up into a big arc.
Chapter 32 Visitors from the JOJO World! Invitation from Jotaro Kujo! (Old Version)
Chu Feng tapped the table with his fingertips, still carefully considering the usefulness of the “Undead Legion Editing Permissions (7-Day Trial Card)”.
This experience card was incredibly powerful. If used properly, it would surely elevate the dungeon he designed to a whole new level of excitement. Just as he was lost in thought, the interface of the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group] suddenly flickered to life, and a distinctive system notification popped up, instantly capturing his full attention.
[Ding! New member “The Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo” has joined the group chat!] The system notification’s font displayed a deep, noble dark gold. A shimmering, dynamic light effect, like ripples on water, lingered around its edges. This contrasted starkly with the plain, pure white notifications displayed by all previous group members, signaling the new member’s extraordinary status.
“Oh wow? That entrance effect is extraordinary. Could it be a truly important figure?” Chu Feng’s eyebrows rose slightly, a hint of intense interest piqued. He was familiar with the name Jotaro Kujo. As the undisputed protagonist of Stardust Crusaders, the third installment in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series, his immense strength and unique charisma had already etched a deep impression on everyone.
His Stand, Star Platinum, is hailed as the “strongest and fastest.” Its unparalleled precision, devastating power, and extreme speed are truly akin to a humanoid cheat. Combined with Jotaro’s impeccably calm combat intelligence and textbook-level on-the-spot adaptability, it’s the epitome of perfection.
The addition of such a top-tier expert would undoubtedly bring unprecedented new challenges to Chu Feng’s meticulously designed dungeon tests. But at the same time, this also meant… a massive amount of high-quality reversal points were waiting for him! Chu Feng could almost sense that the addition of this newcomer would bring his editor system another huge leap forward.
As Chu Feng had anticipated, this new member’s speaking style was as direct and efficient as his reputation. Without the slightest bit of politeness or small talk, he got straight to the point. His clarity of purpose was impressive, and it made Chu Feng even more excited about him.
[The Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo: @Chu Feng, you are the administrator of this chat group called [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group], and also the designer of those special dungeons, correct?] This concise and clear question, without any unnecessary embellishment, directly and accurately pointed out Chu Feng’s identity, showing his insight.
Chu Feng stroked his chin, a hint of amused smile playing on his lips, and replied slowly: [Chu Feng: It is indeed me, the genuine article. Welcome newcomer, Mr. Jotaro. Judging from your remarkable title, you must be an extremely powerful being. My apologies for your disrespect.] His tone was polite, but also somewhat tentative.
The other members of the group, who usually preferred to remain silent, were completely shocked by the new boss’s impactful entrance, and they all started to speak up, expressing their surprise and curiosity. After all, this kind of entrance with its own background music was so rare that it was enough to attract everyone’s attention.
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: Wow! There’s a new member in the group! The name ‘Invincible Star Platinum’ sounds super impressive! I feel like he’ll be an extremely powerful swordsman!] Kirito always has a natural curiosity about the strong. After all, he has also fought his way through.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Invincible Star Platinum? Doesn’t that sound… more like a code name for some new, special alloy? Could she be the user of some high-tech weapon? Mikoto’s way of thinking always carries a unique scientific perspective, and her focus differs from that of the average person.
One-Eyed Ghoul Kaneki Ken: Hello, Mr. Jotaro. I’m Kaneki Ken, and I’m grateful for your guidance.
The little angel Jinmu still maintained his unique politeness and humility, expressing goodwill to the new strong man.
Ainz Ooal Gown, Lord of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick: Oh my, this is truly… another seemingly powerful figure has arrived in the group? I’m really looking forward to what’s to come.
Ainz, the Bone King, now had a completely new and slightly more subtle understanding of the word “strong”. This was especially true after he had personally experienced the bizarre maze designed by Chu Feng, where one had to spend gold to become stronger.
However, Jotaro Kujo didn’t seem to react much to the enthusiastic greetings from the other group members. His attention remained intensely focused on Chu Feng, as if the others were merely insignificant background material. He continued to address Chu Feng with new messages in his characteristic, unquestionable tone.
[Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo: I just took a moment to review the so-called dungeon challenge recordings stored in the group chat. I have to admit, they’re quite interesting. Especially your design idea of forcibly changing the established rules, thereby putting participants in unexpected predicaments, is quite novel.]He seemed to pause deliberately, as if he was considering his next words, or perhaps he was quietly observing Chu Feng’s reaction. This slight pause actually added a bit of invisible pressure, making Chu Feng take this newcomer more seriously.
[Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo: I’m deeply intrigued by the so-called ‘reversals’ you mentioned, which offer the ultimate experience. If conditions permit, I’d love to personally experience those special dungeons you’ve personally designed, which others say are filled with ‘malice’ and ‘surprises.’]This last resounding sentence carried an undeniable tone of confirmation between the lines. Rather than a question, it was more like a strong, direct challenge, or perhaps… a special invitation mixed with expectation and scrutiny, inviting Chu Feng to prove his qualifications.
“Interesting, this is really interesting!”
The corners of Chu Feng’s mouth had unknowingly stretched into a rather happy arc.
This is the famous Jotaro Kujo, a man who has always been known for his absolute calmness and overwhelming strength. At this moment, he actually took the initiative to speak and asked to test the copy he designed.
This is simply pie in the sky, a top quality tester delivered to your doorstep!
Seeing that the newcomer Jotaro was so “brave” or “ignorant of life and death”, the other members of the “Victims Alliance” in the group could not hold back and came forward one after another, trying to use their “tragic” personal experiences to persuade the warrior to retreat and make him understand the “dangers” of the Chu Feng copy.
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: Mr. Jotaro, please think twice before you act! In the dungeons designed by Master Chu Feng, never utter the three taboo words “interested” lightly, or you’ll be in real misfortune!] Kirito still vividly recalls the deep fear he felt when he was mercilessly dominated by that terrifying “instant death bug.”
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: That’s right! Those dungeons are filled with all sorts of completely unreasonable and bizarre settings! If you really want to experience it, please be fully prepared in advance, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous! Misaka Mikoto is still brooding over the “Misaka network collective overload” incident and has a lot of resentment.
King Arthur: Humph, I hope your so-called ‘Star Platinum’ can be more effective than my holy sword in dealing with those endless, unpredictable traps and shameless sneak attacks. Saber Altria was clearly recalling the unpleasant experience of being humiliated by the Goblin Shaman.
Chu Feng watched the lively chatter in the group with great interest. Despite all the complaints and calls for withdrawal, his mind was already racing like a supercomputer. To defeat a top opponent like Jotaro Kujo, ordinary physical traps or sheer numerical superiority were clearly not enough.
After all, Star Platinum’s bug-level precision, its terrifying speed that defies human reaction limits, and its destructive power powerful enough to shatter diamonds, combined, practically make it invincible. Not to mention his ultimate trump card, the time-stopping “Smash Varudo,” a time-based bug skill.
Therefore, if we want to truly allow Jotaro Kujo to experience the essence of the so-called “reversal,” we must find a new way and start from the most fundamental level of rules. Moreover, the starting point must be based on the core ability of “Platinum World” that he is most proud of and relies on the most, in order to achieve the miraculous effect!
“Since you’ve come so far, I’m going to be rude to you, Mr. Jotaro!” Chu Feng’s dark eyes flashed with a sly, yet expectant glint, like that of an old fox. In his mind, he had already conceived a brilliant, exclusive dungeon idea, one that was full of “JoJo flavor.”
Chu Feng: Very good, Mr. Jotaro. Your extraordinary courage is truly commendable. Since you’ve extended such a gracious invitation, I’m naturally happy to tailor a “wonderful adventure” for you that I guarantee you’ll never forget. Chu Feng’s reply was tinged with a hint of joking, yet filled with confidence.
Chu Feng: As for the theme of this dungeon tailored for you… let’s tentatively call it “Time’s Ultimate Challenge.” How about that? Please prepare for a moment. I’ll quickly bring you and your ‘Platinum Star’ into the exclusive stage I’ve carefully prepared for you.
A specially customized copy specifically for the “Invincible Star Platinum” Jotaro Kujo is about to take shape under Chu Feng’s ingenious conception and editing. His heart at this moment is filled with indescribable anticipation.
He was extremely eager to see what kind of earth-shattering, wonderful and shocking “God reversal” sparks would be produced when Jotaro’s devastating and invincible “Ora-Ora” combo met his carefully designed “time rule kill”!
On the other side, after seeing Chu Feng’s confident reply, Jotaro Kujo’s tense mouth corners slightly raised up, outlining an extremely subtle but meaningful arc.
He habitually pressed down the brim of his hat, and his low and magnetic voice had a unique laziness.
“Yeah, yeah, daze, it sounds like this is really starting to get interesting.” There was an imperceptible, sharp light of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Chapter 33: Countdown to “Made in Heaven”! Jotaro vs. Time Boss! (Old Version)
Chu Feng moved quickly. Having already come up with a brilliant idea and obtained Jotaro’s “testing permission,” he immediately plunged into editing the dungeon. Taking into account the characteristics of Jotaro Kujo and his Stand, “Planet Platinum World,” Chu Feng’s design centered around one word: “speed!” He also focused on the various chain reactions and restrictions that speed triggers.
A moment later, Chu Feng’s private message popped up on Jotaro Kujo’s chat group interface.
[Chu Feng: Mr. Jotaro, the dungeon “Made in Heaven Countdown” is ready. Friendly reminder: This dungeon requires extremely high timing and reaction speed, so please be sure to concentrate. Are you ready?][The Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo: Anytime.] The reply was still concise.
The next second, Jotaro felt the scenery in front of him distorted, and a familiar feeling of weightlessness came over him. He had been pulled into the copy space carefully constructed by Chu Feng.
Opening his eyes, Jotaro found himself in a pure white circular arena. Roughly a hundred meters in diameter, surrounded by a wall of constantly swirling data, it exuded a sense of science fiction and the unknown. In the very center of the arena, suspended a massive countdown hourglass, composed of countless golden gears and intricate runes. The number at the top of the hourglass prominently read [00:05:00].
Five minutes countdown!
“Is this the so-called ‘Countdown to Made in Heaven’?” Jotaro looked around, his expression calm, but his eyes sharp as an eagle, not missing a single detail. His Stand, Star Platinum, also quietly appeared at his side, its purple eyes also scanning the surroundings with vigilance.
At this moment, at the other end of the arena, a figure slowly took shape.
He was a handsome man dressed in pure white priest robes, with a strange smile on his face. He held a thick black tome in his hand, and exuded an unsettling aura that seemed to blend in with the entire space.
“Welcome to my ‘new world,’ time traveler.” The priest-like boss smiled and spoke in an ethereal voice. “I am the ‘Guide of Time’ here, Pucci. And you will be the first guest to witness the arrival of ‘Heaven’.”
“Puch?” Jotaro frowned slightly. The name felt vaguely familiar to him, as if it were connected to a certain old enemy. However, the aura and feeling of this “Puch” before him were completely different from the one he remembered. Clearly, this was Chu Feng’s “magic modification.”
“Stop talking nonsense.” Jotaro adjusted the brim of his hat and said coldly, “Your ‘paradise’ means nothing to me. Tell me, what are the rules of this copy?”
“Haha, you’re such an impatient person.” Father Pucci gracefully flipped open the black tome in his hand. The pages moved without a breeze, emitting a faint golden light. “The rules are simple. See that hourglass? When it reaches zero, that’s when ‘Heaven’ descends, and that’s when you’re defeated.”
He extended a finger, pointing to the countdown hourglass in the air. “During this time, I will continuously accelerate the flow of time in this world. All you need to do is find and defeat me, the ‘Guide,’ before time completely spirals out of control.”
“Time acceleration?” Jotaro’s eyes narrowed, and Star Platinum clenched his fists slightly. He had faced enemies who could accelerate time before, and he knew the tricky aspects of this ability.
Father Pucci seemed to see through his thoughts and continued, “Don’t worry. For the fairness of the game, the time you can pause won’t be shortened by the acceleration of external time. But…” He changed the subject, his smile becoming more playful. “The ever-accelerating time will greatly compress your thinking and reaction time. You need to catch the ‘singularity’ of my actions in this increasingly rapid pace. That’s my only weakness.”
“Singularity?”
“That’s right.” Father Pucci snapped his fingers.
The flow of time in the arena suddenly sped up a fraction! Though the speed wasn’t significant, Jotaro was acutely aware of the change. The hourglass in the distance also visibly sped up.
[00:04:55]“The game has begun.” Father Pucci’s figure suddenly became blurred. In the accelerated flow of time, his movement trajectory became erratic, like a white phantom.
“Ah, ah, daze…” A cold arc appeared on the corner of Jotaro’s mouth. “Time acceleration? Interesting. Then let me see if your speed can be faster than my ‘Star Platinum’!”
The ultimate showdown is about to begin! Facing a boss with a “Made in Heaven” acceleration ability and ever-shrinking reaction time, can Jotaro Kujo and his invincible “Platinum World” once again create a miracle? Under extreme time pressure, can they find that fleeting “singularity” and crush it with their iron fist?
Chu Feng was in the observation room, and he couldn’t wait to see what would happen next!
Chapter 34 Oola Oola Oola! Reversal: The Paradox Trap of Time! (Old Version)
Father Pucci’s figure transformed into a series of afterimages in the accelerated flow of time, moving rapidly around Jotaro, trying to find an opportunity to attack. In his hands, the black tome occasionally flipped, emitting inexplicable fluctuations, as if further accelerating the flow of time.
【00:04:30】The numbers on the hourglass are decreasing rapidly.
“Star Platinum!” Jotaro shouted, and the purple giant behind him instantly erupted with astonishing momentum. Facing such a high-speed enemy and the ever-accelerating pace of time, passive defense would only put him in a more disadvantageous position.
“Ola!”
Star Platinum’s iron fists rained down like raindrops, each one containing enough force to shatter diamonds. However, under the influence of the accelerated flow of time, Father Pucci was always able to dodge Star Platinum’s attacks by a hair’s breadth, and occasionally even used the black tome to release some twisted energy waves to counterattack.
Jotaro’s gaze grew increasingly serious. He realized that this “Puche”‘s movement pattern wasn’t simply random, high-speed movement. It seemed to be following a specific trajectory, and every dodge and attack seemed to be in sync with the accelerated rhythm of time.
“Where exactly is his ‘singularity’?” Jotaro’s mind was racing.
Time continued to accelerate! The data stream surrounding the arena flickered faster and faster, even beginning to show slight distortions. Father Pucci’s movement speed also became increasingly astonishing, and all that could be seen was a series of white light bands moving across the arena.
[00:03:15]“We can’t wait any longer!” Jotaro took a deep breath. He knew that if time continued to accelerate, even if “Star Platinum” could keep up with the other party’s speed, his own dynamic vision and reaction ability would sooner or later reach its limit.
“Platinum Star World (ザ·ワールド)!”
In an instant, the entire arena fell silent! The flowing light wall froze, the rapidly spinning hourglass stopped, and even Father Pucci’s ghostly figure froze in mid-air, maintaining a strange, dodging posture.
Time stopped!
“Now!” Jotaro rushed towards the motionless Pucci without any hesitation.
“Ola Ola Ola Ola Ola Ola Ola Ola——!!!”
The roar of Star Platinum resounded throughout the still space! Countless iron fists filled with rage and power poured down on Father Pucci like a violent storm! Each punch accurately hit the “core judgment point” preset by Chu Feng during editing.
In a world where time stops, Star Platinum’s attacks are absolutely impossible to dodge!
“puff–!”
Even the boss’s body, strengthened by Chu Feng’s magical modifications, couldn’t withstand such a dense attack. Father Pucci’s white robe shattered into pieces, and golden data streams flowed from the corners of his mouth.
“It’s over!” Jotaro snorted coldly, preparing to give him the final blow after time resumed flowing.
However, just when time was about to resume flowing, something strange happened!
Father Pucci, who had been severely beaten by Star Platinum, suddenly revealed an even more eerie smile. The black tome he had been tightly clutching in his hand suddenly erupted with a blinding light, its pages flipping wildly, and the runes on it began to wriggle like living things!
“Time traveler, you have indeed grasped my ‘singularity’, but… you have also stepped into the ‘paradox’ set by my Lord.” Father Pucci’s voice sounded directly in Jotaro’s mind, with a hint of mockery and relief.
Immediately afterwards, an irresistible distorted force erupted from the black tome, instantly enveloping the entire arena!
Jotaro felt dizzy, and the scene in front of him began to shake, tear, and reorganize violently!
When he regained consciousness, he found himself still standing in the center of the arena, the giant hourglass still suspended in the air, the numbers on it showing [00:02:50]. Father Pucci, standing at the other end of the arena, intact, with that unpleasant smile on his face, as if the earth-shattering “Euler Combo” had never happened.
“What’s going on?” Jotaro’s brows furrowed tightly, an unprecedented sense of absurdity washing over him. He could clearly feel that Star Platinum’s attack had indeed hit its target; the feeling of that punch hitting the flesh was unmistakable!
“Time… has been reset?” Star Platinum also asked in a low voice.
Father Pucci smiled and clapped his hands. “A brilliant attack! You almost defeated me. But, as I said, this is a paradox. On this small stage, the result of ‘defeating me’ renders the premise of ‘you failed to defeat me before I reached my maximum acceleration’ untenable.”
“Simply put,” Father Pucci spread his hands, “the more successfully you ‘defeat’ me, the more it proves that you ‘cannot defeat me before the final moment.’ Because the true ‘end of the game’ is when the hourglass reaches zero.”
Jotaro understood instantly. This was a despicable trap that tampered with the process based on the result! Chu Feng had never designed this copy to allow him to win by “defeating the boss” normally!
“Ah, ah… What a troublesome Stand user… No, a troublesome copy designer.” Jotaro adjusted the brim of his hat, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, but more of it was the excitement of meeting a worthy rival.
He was tricked! And it happened in the area of time, which was his strongest point!
“I won, but it seems like I didn’t win completely…” This feeling of frustration and powerlessness ignited a stronger fighting spirit in Jotaro’s heart.
Chu Feng was in the observation room, looking at Jotaro’s expression of “I’ve been defeated but I don’t accept it”, and almost laughed like a pig.
“Hahaha! As expected of Jotaro! You figured it out so quickly! That’s right, the core of this dungeon is this ‘Time Paradox Trap’! It’s designed to let you experience this ‘Schrödinger’s Victory’!”
This “miracle reversal” of the rules is the “feast” that Chu Feng carefully prepared for Jotaro!
He wanted to see what kind of shocking way to break this almost unsolvable logical loop, Jotaro Kujo and his invincible “Star Platinum” would come up with!
Chapter 35 Reward: Getting Started with “Causality Operation (Instance Only)”! (Old Version)
“Time… was reset?”
Jotaro Kujo stood there, his brow furrowed. The intense feeling of time and space distortion hadn’t completely dissipated yet, and the intact Father Pucci and the partially reversed hourglass before him mercilessly mocked his previous efforts.
“Oh my, what a bad joke,” Jotaro muttered to himself. He had seen strange Stand abilities before, but this paradoxical trap that directly used the result of “victory” as the condition for “failure” was the first time he had encountered it.
Father Pucci still maintained that elegant yet provocative smile. “Traveler, do you still want to try? Or have you already understood the true meaning of this ‘paradise’?”
[00:02:40]Time waits for no one. Without further ado, Jotaro launched another attack. This time, he chose not to kill Pucci outright in the time freeze, but instead tried to find a way to interrupt the time acceleration or remove the strange black tome from Pucci’s trajectory.
“Ola!” Star Platinum’s fist accurately hit Pucci’s wrist holding the book.
However, Pucci’s figure accelerated again like a ghost, narrowly avoiding the attack. Even if he was occasionally brushed by the wind from Star Platinum’s fist, causing some data to be lost, as long as Jotaro’s attack intentions came close to “defeating” or “ending” Pucci, that familiar paradoxical force would descend again, turning back time by a few seconds.
After several attempts, Jotaro’s face darkened. He realized that no matter how he changed his attack strategy, as long as the ultimate goal was to destroy Pucci’s fighting power, the paradox would always occur. The rule designed by Chu Feng was like an invisible iron wall, blocking all paths to “victory.”
“Damn… this bastard designer!” Even though Jotaro is such a calm person, he couldn’t help but curse Chu Feng in his heart at this moment.
[00:01:30] There is very little golden sand left in the hourglass.
Father Pucci’s voice was tinged with pride. “Give up, time traveler. In this paradoxical cycle, you cannot possibly defeat me. Just wait patiently for the arrival of ‘heaven,’ wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
Jotaro took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly sharp. He stopped his pointless attacks and instead began to carefully observe the constantly flowing digital light wall around him, the huge time hourglass, and the faint energy threads on Father Pucci’s body that connected him to the entire space.
“Platinum Star World!”
Once again, time stopped.
This time, Jotaro didn’t rush at Pucci. He stood quietly, his gaze like a scanner, examining this frozen world. His mind raced at unprecedented speed, connecting all the details of the previous battle, every word Pucci had said, and the myriad inconsistencies of this dungeon.
“I see…” After a few seconds, the corners of Jotaro’s mouth suddenly curled up into an imperceptible arc, and there was a hint of realization and a kind of understanding that seemed to see through everything in his eyes.
He slowly raised his head, his gaze seeming to penetrate the barrier of the copy space and look towards an unknown dimension.
“Hey, the guy who designed this stupid game.” Jotaro’s voice was low, but it carried an undeniable penetrating power, echoing in the stillness of time. “What’s the point of these contradictory rules, other than making them a delight for you to watch from behind the scenes?”
“Or do you just want to see what kind of desperate or ridiculous expressions the test subjects will show when faced with this ‘game’ that absolutely cannot be won through normal means?”
“Ah, ah, ah… Such boring taste.”
After saying these words, Jotaro didn’t even look at Father Pucci again, but just gently pressed the brim of his hat and released the time stop.
Time resumed its flow.
【00:00:05】The hourglass is about to run out.
Father Pucci was about to say something when suddenly, the entire copy space shook slightly.
[Ding! Group member “Invincible Star Platinum Jotaro Kujo” has successfully cleared the dungeon “Made in Heaven Countdown”!][Instance Evaluation: S-Rank (With insight beyond the rules, he saw through the core paradox of the instance design and issued a ‘soul-searching’ question to the instance designer. The reversal effect was excellent!)]This sudden clearance decision instantly froze the smile on Father Pucci’s face, and even Jotaro himself was stunned for a moment, a trace of confusion. Just… cleared the game? He clearly hadn’t done anything.
Chu Feng was in the observation room, laughing so hard that he slapped his thigh.
“As expected of you! Jotaro! Hahahaha! Such reaction, such sharpness, you just flipped the table and stopped playing, and even mocked the designer’s attitude! It’s simply a stroke of genius! It’s exactly what I like!”
Chu Feng had originally anticipated several possible ways Jotaro might try to break the deadlock, such as attacking the hourglass or trapping Pucci in a state where the paradox couldn’t be triggered. But he never expected that Jotaro would actually see through the true nature of the copy and, in turn, “educate” him, the designer!
This is the ultimate “reversal”! It’s not about playing within the rules, but about jumping out of the rules and attacking the rules themselves!
[Congratulations to the host for successfully mastering the skill “Causality Operation (Instance Only)” from this S-level reversal evaluation!][Causality Operation (Instance-Only) Introduction: When designing a instance, the host can distort or set simple causal relationships in a small, low-intensity manner, such as “Event A must lead to Event B (no matter how bizarre the process)” or “Result D can only be triggered if Condition C is met (even if C and D are unrelated).” Note: This ability currently only works within the instance, and excessive causal distortion may cause the instance’s logic to collapse.]A wave of enlightenment washed over Chu Feng. He felt as if his understanding of the dungeon rules had reached a whole new level. Previously, when he designed reversals, he relied more on information gaps and unexpected combinations. But now, he could directly equate “cause” and “result”!
“Hehehe…causality manipulation…” Chu Feng rubbed his chin, a dangerous glint in his eyes. “Now, my copy is going to be even more interesting. Next time, should I design a copy that says ‘Good guys are doomed to die because they talk too much’, or ‘The higher the villain jumps, the harder he falls’?”
Chu Feng has already begun to impatiently conceive of the next new copy that will make the group members “extremely miserable” but “unable to stop”.
Although Jotaro Kujo still had some doubts about why he had passed the level, he also vaguely felt that he seemed to have been “tricked” by the sinister copy designer again.
Chapter 36: Lelouch joins the group! The “Rebellious Chess Game” dungeon opens! (Old version)
Jotaro Kujo’s “table-flipping” clearance, and Chu Feng’s resulting “Introduction to Causality Operations (Dungeon-only)” ability, were undoubtedly the most explosive topics in the recent [Hyperdimension Anti-Routine Test Group]. Group members expressed their “incomprehension but profound shock” at Jotaro’s impressive maneuvers, while also expressing a deep sense of awe at Chu Feng’s increasingly “deeply inscrutable” dungeon design abilities.
Just when Chu Feng was enthusiastically studying how to integrate the “law of cause and effect” into the next copy and bring new “surprises” to the group members, another special group entry reminder sounded.
[Ding! New member “Black Knights ZERO·Lelouch·Lamperouge” has joined the group chat! ]The font color of this tip is deep purple, and the edge has a barely noticeable dark red outline like a burning flame, highlighting the extraordinary status of this newcomer.
“Oh? Zero’s here too?” Chu Feng’s eyes lit up instantly. Lelouch Lamperouge, the ingenious mastermind of the CodeGeass world, wielding the “Absolute Command” Geass, a man who single-handedly shook the world. His arrival was like finding a top-tier “strategy dungeon” tester right on Chu Feng’s doorstep!
Black Knights Zero, Lelouch Lamperouge: Is this… a new ‘world’? Or some kind of spiritual connection? Lelouch’s voice was as calm and measured as ever, clearly wary of this sudden “chat group.”
Chu Feng: Welcome to the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group], Mr. Lelouch. You can think of this as a platform connecting powerful individuals from different dimensions to jointly experience and challenge unknown possibilities. Chu Feng expertly delivered the official welcome address.
[Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: The Black Knights? Sounds like a chuunibyou organization… ZERO? Is that a code name?] Misaka Mikoto is as quick-witted as ever.
[SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: It feels like another big guy! Is the average strength of this group getting higher and higher? ]Ainz Ooal Gown, Lord of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick: “Haha, the Black Knights… It sounds like they share similarities with our Nazarick. Sir Zero, nice to meet you.” Bone King also popped up, always paying special attention to such organized, leader-like individuals.
Lelouch quickly browsed through the historical chat records in the group and some of the public copy videos, especially the strange way of completing Jotaro’s “Made in Heaven Countdown” copy, which made a gleam of light flash in his deep eyes.
Black Knights Zero Lelouch Lamperouge: Interesting. By designing ‘replicas’ with vastly different rules, are you testing the limits of individual abilities and adaptability? @Chu Feng, I’m very interested in your ‘work.’
“He’s a smart guy indeed!” Chu Feng secretly praised him. Lelouch almost instantly understood the core operating model of this chat group.
“Now that the wise generals are in place, it’s time to show off our true skills!” Chu Feng’s lips curled up into a smile full of “goodwill.” He immediately activated the editor and began to conceive a large-scale strategy simulation copy tailored specifically for Lelouch.
What he wanted to design was not only a test of Lelouch’s command ability, but also an in-depth exploration of how Geass works under different rules and restrictions.
A moment later, Chu Feng officially @ Lelouch in the group.
Chu Feng: Mr. Lelouch, since you’re interested in my ‘work,’ I’ve prepared a special ‘chess game’ for you. The dungeon is called “The Chess Game of Rebellion.” In this game, you’ll play the commander of a special army composed of characters from different dimensions (NPC templates) in a sandbox confrontation against another army of the same configuration. The key to victory lies not only in your tactical command, but also in how you skillfully utilize your unique ‘power.'”
[Black Knights Zero·Lelouch·Lamperouge: Unique power… are you referring to Geass? It seems you know more about me than I thought.] Lelouch’s voice was unremarkable.
[Chu Feng: I know a thing or two. So, ZERO, are you ready to accept this special challenge?]Black Knights Zero Lelouch Lamperouge: Humph, I couldn’t ask for more. Let me see just how rebellious your chess game can be.
As Lelouch agreed, a purple-black light enveloped him and the transmission began!
Chu Feng smiled with a masterful eye. The “rebellious chess game” he’d prepared for Lelouch was more than just a simple sandbox simulation. He’d deliberately incorporated some “interesting” restrictions and guidelines into the dungeon rules regarding the use of Geass. For example, Geass commands could only be used against targets with a certain “mental barrier” strength, and the effectiveness of Geass attacks would be significantly reduced within certain “interference zones.” He’d also set up some “hidden chain events” that could be triggered by Geass attacks, which, once successfully triggered, could yield unexpected strategic advantages.
More importantly, Lelouch’s opponent, Chu Feng, also carefully selected a “group member template” who is also known for his wisdom and special abilities as the AI commander. However, the commander’s style of doing things and Lelouch’s “kingly” path may produce a very interesting chemical reaction.
“Lelouch, Lelouch, under my rules, will your Geass shine even brighter, or will it suffer an unprecedented ‘Waterloo’?” Chu Feng stared at the observation screen with interest. “I’m looking forward to what kind of ‘miracle reversal’ you can bring me!”
A massive virtual sandbox unfolded before Lelouch, showcasing mountains, rivers, cities, forests, and every kind of terrain imaginable. At either end of the sandbox stood models of two distinct armies.
Lelouch’s army, composed of swordsmen, magicians, archers, and some strange-looking warriors of different races, is full of fantasy. On the other side of the sandbox, there is a well-equipped, neatly-formed, modern army full of iron and discipline. Tanks, artillery, and aircraft are all on display!
“Fantasy vs. modern… kind of interesting.” Lelouch’s lips curled up slightly, his eyes gleaming with the excitement of a chess player facing a game. “So, who will be my opponent?”
Chu Feng had already prepared the answer to this question.
Chapter 37: The Limit of Geass! Reversal: AI’s Ruthless Optimal Solution! (Old Version)
Chu Feng smiled slightly, and through the copy system, the virtual image of Lelouch’s opponent slowly emerged at the other end of the sandbox.
She was a beautiful, intellectual woman wearing a white research coat and glasses, her eyes gleaming with a calmness and indifference beyond human. Beside her, several geometric data modules floated in ever-shifting forms.
[AI Commander Template: Ritsuko Akagi (EVA World, MAGI System Personalized Projection, Modified Version)][Features: Absolute rationality, big data analysis and optimal solution deduction, battlefield emotional isolation, and maximum resource utilization.]“Akagi Ritsuko… the personification of the MAGI system?” Lelouch’s brows furrowed slightly. He sensed from this opponent a cold and pure “computing power” that was completely different from that of humans.
“Hmph, using pure rationality to fight against my Geass and strategy? Interesting.” Lelouch was not afraid, but instead felt a strong desire to challenge.
The game begins!
Lelouch quickly got into the swing of things, calmly analyzing the characteristics of his “fantasy army” and the terrain advantages. He discovered that while his own individual soldiers (especially the hero units) might be stronger in combat, they were far inferior to the opposing “modern army” in terms of organization, long-range firepower, and mobility.
“In that case, let’s use the opponent’s method to break the rules.” A cold light flashed in Lelouch’s eyes.
He decisively gave up the plan of a large-scale head-on conflict, and instead divided his troops into small units, using the special abilities of fantasy soldiers (such as stealth, flight, and magical interference) to engage in maneuvering with the enemy in complex terrain.
At the same time, he began to use Geass cautiously.
“Give an order in the name of ZERO, the reconnaissance team ahead, immediately change direction and make a strategic move to the southeast canyon!” Lelouch launched Geass at a small enemy tank reconnaissance unit on the sand table.
A purple bird mark flashed above the target unit. As if controlled by an invisible hand, the tank team rigidly changed its marching route and headed towards the ambush circle set by Lelouch.
“Very good, the Geass is still effective.” Lelouch smiled slightly. He used similar tactics to constantly mobilize small groups of enemy forces, creating localized chaos and creating opportunities for his own surprise attacks and encroachment.
Lelouch, thanks to precise Geass control and brilliant tactical planning, gained the upper hand early in the game. He successfully lured several enemy main forces into his own magical traps, or used Geass to silence key enemy fire points, securing precious opportunities for his side.
On the sand table, the red chess pieces representing the modern army were successively removed by Lelouch’s black chess pieces, and the casualty ratio once reached an astonishing three to one.
Chu Feng nodded repeatedly as he watched from the observation room. As expected of Lelouch, his use of Geass and his grasp of battlefield opportunities were truly top-notch. Despite the intelligence asymmetry, the AI’s initial exploratory attack had completely fallen into his rhythm.
However, just when Lelouch thought he had secured victory and was about to further expand his advantage and launch a general attack on the enemy headquarters, the situation suddenly changed.
The opposing AI commander, Ritsuko Akagi, suddenly changed her action pattern after experiencing several small-scale failures in the early stages.
The modern army, which had been constantly infiltrating and probing, suddenly stopped all active attacks and began to shrink its defense line. In an almost turtle-like manner, it concentrated all its forces in several key strategic locations and built an impenetrable firepower network.
Huh? Giving up the offensive and switching to full defense? Lelouch was a little surprised. This style of play, while safe, also meant giving up the initiative on the battlefield.
But soon, Lelouch couldn’t laugh anymore.
He found that no matter how he used Geass tactics to lure them in or sent in elite squads for surprise attacks, he could no longer easily shake the enemy’s defenses. The AI, Ritsuko Akagi, seemed to completely ignore localized losses, sacrificing peripheral pieces without a care as long as the core position was not threatened.
Adding to Lelouch’s headaches was the AI’s increasingly accurate and deadly artillery fire. Every time his troops gathered and attempted an offensive, they were immediately met with devastating long-range fire. It was as if the AI could predict his every move.
It’s analyzing my command pattern and the characteristics of my Geass! Lelouch reacted instantly.
Chu Feng could clearly see in the background the AI Ritsuko Akagi’s data analysis module operating at high speed. Every encounter with Lelouch, every activation and deactivation of the Geass, was recorded, analyzed, and summarized. The MAGI system’s terrifying computing power was gradually analyzing Lelouch’s tactical style and the patterns of the Geass.
In the name of ZERO, order all the artillery positions on that hill to turn their guns and attack your own supply lines! Lelouch once again launched a Geass attack on a key enemy unit.
However, this time, just as the purple bird mark lit up, an invisible mental barrier suddenly appeared above the artillery position, and the effect of Geass was greatly weakened, only slowing down the artillerymen’s movements for a moment, and failing to fully execute the order!
Had the mental barrier increased in strength? Or was there a disruptive force field in that specific area? Lelouch’s expression grew serious.
The AI Ritsuko Akagi doesn’t seem content with passive defense. After successfully blocking several of Lelouch’s attacks and initially analyzing some of his tactics, she begins to counterattack with extreme ruthlessness and efficiency.
She wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice a flanking unit just to lure one of Lelouch’s elite squads into a well-laid fire trap, and she wouldn’t hesitate to rescue Geass-controlled units, using them as bait to plot against Lelouch.
Each of her decisions was based on extensive data analysis and probability deduction, pursuing the optimal solution for the entire situation rather than the gains and losses of individual cities or regions. This cold and ruthless command style made Lelouch, accustomed to creating miracles through ingenious strategies and controlling people’s hearts, feel an unprecedented difficulty.
Lelouch’s meticulously planned surprise attacks were perfectly neutralized by the AI at the expense of a few of his own. His vaunted Geass abilities were also significantly diminished by the AI’s increasingly targeted deployments and perfectly rational responses.
The balance of the battle began to tilt towards AI Ritsuko Akagi unknowingly.
Damn it… This style of play doesn’t follow any rules at all, it only pursues the optimal solution… Lelouch gritted his teeth. For the first time, he felt that his wisdom seemed to have met its true nemesis.
His brilliant strategies that could overturn the tide of battle seemed to become ineffective in the face of AI’s cold calculations.
The ceiling of the battle of wits, in front of the absolutely rational AI, seems to have… hit a wall?
Chapter 38: A preview of Zero Requiem? Chu Feng: I only provide the stage! (Old version)
On the sandbox, the battle intensified. Like a sophisticated and ruthless war machine, the modern army commanded by AI Ritsuko Akagi steadily eroded Lelouch’s fantastical forces. Each of her advances was based on massive data analysis, leaving Lelouch no chance for surprise attacks or counterattacks. The effects of the Geass were becoming less effective due to the enemy’s increasingly formidable mental defenses and targeted deployments.
Lelouch’s black pieces dwindled, and the battlefield space he could control was compressed to the limit. His prided wisdom was thwarted by the AI’s almost cheating “full map vision” and “optimal solution deduction.” Sweat dripped from Lelouch’s forehead, and he felt an unprecedented pressure.
“No… If we keep going like this, we’re doomed!” Lelouch’s eyes flashed with determination. Conventional tactics were no longer enough to reverse the situation. He had to resort to risky tactics and employ unconventional thinking to break this deadlock! He stared at the few remaining key pieces on the sandbox, especially the black king representing his “Commander” unit.
A crazy and bold plan gradually took shape in his mind.
“Since we can’t win at the tactical level, we can only make a big gamble at the strategic level!” Lelouch suddenly raised his head, his eyes burning with the fire of risking his life.
He began a series of seemingly self-destructive maneuvers. He ordered his most elite fantasy troops to launch a near-suicidal feint attack on several non-core defense points of the AI Akagi Ritsuko, creating the illusion of a trapped beast fighting desperately, intending to disperse its forces and break out.
The AI Ritsuko Akagi was fooled. Although she noticed that Lelouch’s offensive was a bit abnormal, based on the principle of “maximizing benefits”, she still mobilized part of the troops to encircle these feint attack troops, trying to consume Lelouch’s manpower at the lowest cost.
And at the moment when the AI’s attention was attracted by these feint attack troops, Lelouch made a decision that surprised Chu Feng.
He controlled the black king chess piece representing his “commander” and quietly left the cover of the main force. In an extremely covert manner, he sneaked towards a relatively weakly defended area on the flank of the AI Ritsuko Akagi’s command headquarters.
“Is this… going deep into the enemy’s territory alone? It can even be said to be seeking death?” Chu Feng looked at Lelouch’s actions and raised his eyebrows slightly.
AI Ritsuko Akagi quickly noticed the unusual movement of Lelouch’s commander unit. Her data model immediately determined that this was a perfect opportunity to kill the enemy leader! Once Lelouch’s commander unit was eliminated, the game would end immediately.
So, without hesitation, the AI mobilized several elite mechanized units closest to Lelouch’s commander unit, forming an encirclement that quickly closed in on Lelouch’s position.
“Everything is going as planned…” Lelouch looked at the red arrows representing the enemy forces on the sand table, and a cold arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He did not choose to escape, nor did he command other troops to return for support, but waited quietly for the encirclement to form.
When the AI’s mechanized troops surrounded Lelouch’s commander unit and the dense artillery fire was about to cover the area, a purple light flashed in Lelouch’s eyes, and the power of Geass broke out without reservation!
“I hereby order all enemy units surrounding me to immediately direct all firepower towards your commander, the AI Akagi Ritsuko, and launch an indiscriminate saturation attack!”
This time, the Geass’s target wasn’t a single unit, but multiple targets! Furthermore, the order went beyond conventional tactical instructions and was more like a crazy suggestion based on “betrayal” and “destruction”!
With the support of extreme concentration and huge mental power, and the fact that AI Ritsuko Akagi concentrated a large number of troops to encircle “ZERO”, it also invisibly created conditions for the group effect of Geass.
In an instant, the enemy tanks, mechas, and attack helicopters that were pointing their guns at Lelouch seemed to have a collective short circuit. All of their weapon systems suddenly changed direction. Before the AI Ritsuko Akagi could react, the overwhelming artillery fire, like the rage of revenge, poured down on the other end of the sandbox, which was the white castle model representing the AI headquarters!
Boom boom boom——!!!
A violent explosion sounded on the sand table (copy special effect), and the white castle model representing the AI command center was instantly turned into a sea of fire and ruins under the “ruthless betrayal” of friendly forces and devastating firepower coverage!
[System prompt: The enemy commander unit has been destroyed! ]Congratulations to the player “Black Knights ZERO·Lelouch·Lamperouge” for winning!
“Success…” Lelouch looked at the result on the sandbox and breathed a long sigh of relief, a tired yet satisfying smile on his face. He had orchestrated the most magnificent betrayal with his own “death,” ultimately winning this nearly impossible game.
Chu Feng sat in the observation room, speechless for a long time. He watched Lelouch’s actions, which resembled a rehearsal for “Zero Requiem,” and a wave of emotion welled up in his heart. “Sacrificing yourself to achieve the ultimate strategic goal… Lelouch, you’ve truly mastered the art of deception and sacrifice to perfection.”
[Ding! Group member “Black Knights ZERO·Lelouch·Lamperouge” has successfully cleared the dungeon “The Chess Game of Rebellion”!][Instance Rating: S+ (Unbelievable reversal achieved through unimaginable determination and sacrifice!)][Congratulations to the host for obtaining 12,000 edit points! ][Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Advanced Editing Material Pack x5! ][Ding! Congratulations to the host for learning the editing technique of “Strategic Deception (Advanced)” from Lelouch’s way of clearing the game!][Ding! Congratulations to Lelouch Lamperouge for receiving the dungeon rewards: 1 Tactical Deduction Sandbox (upgradeable), 10 CC pizza takeout coupons.]Chu Feng looked at the system prompt, lost in thought. This Lelouch had not only brought him a lucrative reward, but more importantly, his determination to achieve his goals at all costs, even at the cost of his own life, had given Chu Feng a deeper understanding of the words “plot” and “fate.”
“I only provide the stage, and you, on my stage, perform your own unique ‘reversals’…” Chu Feng muttered to himself, “But, where will these ‘reversals’ lead to in the end?”
A huge question, like a seed, was quietly planted in Chu Feng’s heart.
He vaguely felt that everything he did seemed to be more than just “editing copies” and “testing group members”.
Behind this, there seems to be a deeper thread of fate.
Chapter 39 Chat Group Annual Event Preview: The First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition! (Old Version)
Lelouch’s masterful, self-sacrificing victory in the “Rebellious Chess” dungeon dropped a bombshell on the “Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group,” sending shockwaves through the group. Everyone who watched the dungeon replay was deeply moved by Lelouch’s masterful, yet ruthless, tactical execution.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: “You can do it like this?! Sacrifice yourself as bait, and then let the enemy attack themselves? This ZERO…what’s wrong with their brain?!” Misaka Mikoto says that she can’t even come up with this kind of circuit for her own railgun.
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: Too… too strong! This kind of tactics is totally unheard of! It feels like they’re not playing the same game as us!] Kirito felt his own perspective on the game was impacted.
[One-eyed ghoul, Kaneki Ken: Can we go this far for victory…] Kaneki Ken muttered to himself. Lelouch’s determination made him think a lot.
Ainz Ooal Gown, Lord of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick: …Truly admirable wisdom and decisiveness. Demiurge, what is your opinion of this Zero? Bone King silently @ed his advisor.
Demiurge (Demiurge’s substitute): Lord Ainz, I believe that this Lord Zero’s mastery of strategic deception and psychological warfare has reached a pinnacle. Under the same circumstances, even I would find it difficult to counter him. He is someone to be highly vigilant against and… to learn from.] There was a subtle hint of excitement in Demiurge’s tone, clearly having found an opponent with whom he could “spar.”
[The Invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo: “Ah, ah, he’s truly a guy who doesn’t play by the rules. He achieved the greatest results with the smallest price.”] Jotaro also gave a positive evaluation.
For a time, the discussion about Lelouch in the group was unprecedentedly heated, and his reputation as a “wise general” was completely established in the group.
Chu Feng, having earned a massive amount of editing points and the “Strategic Deception (Advanced)” editing skill, was in high spirits. The more exciting reversals his group members pulled off, the faster his strength improved. This virtuous cycle delighted him endlessly.
“Since everyone is so enthusiastic, it’s time to launch some large-scale activities to further stimulate their ‘reversal’ potential!” Chu Feng touched his chin, a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
He cleared his throat and sent an announcement to everyone in the group.
Chu Feng: @All members, in light of everyone’s recent enthusiastic performance and outstanding achievements in various dungeons, in order to further enhance everyone’s combat capabilities, teamwork skills, and… anti-routine abilities! This group has decided to hold the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition]!
Chu Feng: I’ll personally design a series of brand-new dungeons filled with challenges and opportunities for this competition. All group members are welcome to sign up! Not only will there be generous rewards for edit points, reversal points, and rare items, but the winning team will also receive the special privilege of making a wish to the group leader (within the group leader’s ability and consistent with group rules and world laws)!
[Chu Feng: The registration deadline is 12:00 tonight. No more entries will be accepted after the deadline! The final right of interpretation belongs to the group owner!]As soon as this announcement came out, the entire chat group exploded instantly!
“The First All-Heaven Dungeon Reversal Competition?!”
“The championship reward is to make a wish to the group leader?!”
Almost all the group members were shocked by this news. Although Chu Feng was usually very generous, the “right to make a wish” sounded very significant!
Saber Artoria: Make a wish to the group leader… If I win, can you wish for Britain’s grain to fill Camelot?! Saber’s first priority is always her people and food.
[SAO cheater, Kazuto Kirigaya: Make a wish… so that Asuna and I can be together in real life…] Kirito didn’t finish his words, but the meaning was self-evident.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Humph, making a wish or something… If it allows me to advance directly to Level 6, I’d consider participating! Misaka Mikoto said proudly.
Yuji Itadori: Ohhhh! A competition! That sounds so exciting! Sukuna, should we participate?
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Little brat, if the champion can completely free me from this vessel of yours, I don’t mind stretching my muscles.]Even the usually calm Bone King and Jotaro had a flicker of interest in their eyes. After all, the “right to make a wish” was a huge temptation for anyone.
Chu Feng looked at the lively discussion in the group and nodded with satisfaction. This was exactly the effect he wanted!
“So, what kind of design should we use for the contest dungeon to maximize their ‘reversal spirit’?” Chu Feng’s lips curled up into a wicked smile. “Got it! Let’s go with that theme! It will definitely give them a lot of ‘surprises’!”
A competition theme full of “love” and “backstab” is brewing in Chu Feng’s mind.
Group members, are you ready to face the new “test” from the “Gold Medal Planner”?
Chapter 40 Competition Rules Announced! Theme: “Me and My Unfair Teammates”! (Old Version)
Chu Feng looked at the huge uproar in the group chat caused by the competition announcement and smiled with satisfaction. The allure of the right to make a wish was enormous, enough to make these usually fearless guys devote their full attention to it.
However, getting the final right to make a wish is not so easy. The “surprise” he carefully prepared has just begun to be revealed.
[Chu Feng: Ahem, everyone, please be quiet. The specific rules for the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition] are now announced as follows!]As soon as these words were spoken, the originally noisy chat group suddenly became quiet, and everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for what would happen next.
[Chu Feng: First of all, the core theme of this competition is – ‘Me and My Unfair Teammates’!]“Me and my nemesis teammates?!”
Seeing this topic, many people in the group had question marks over their heads. Why does this sound so unreliable?
Saber Altria: Enemies… teammates? Group leader, what does this mean? Could teammates become obstacles? Saber was puzzled. She had always trusted her companions.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Haha, interesting. Are they trying to test our teamwork or see us fighting amongst ourselves? Misaka Mikoto keenly sensed a hint of “malice.”
Chu Feng smiled slightly and continued to announce the rules.
[Chu Feng: For this competition, all registered participants will be randomly divided into two-person groups by the system! You cannot choose your own teammates, nor can you refuse the teammates assigned by the system. Each round of the dungeon will be challenged and scored in the form of two-person teams.][Chu Feng: The content of this dungeon will greatly test your tacit understanding and collaboration skills. Of course, your adaptability and… tolerance when facing special teammates.]Forced two-person teaming?!
Or is it completely random?!
As soon as this rule was announced, the group erupted in an uproar. Randomly assigning teammates meant too much uncertainty! What if you were assigned a teammate whose abilities were completely incompatible with yours, or even had a personality conflict? Wouldn’t that be a game over?
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: Random assignments… This is quite a challenge. I hope I won’t be assigned to a teammate who messes around.] Kirito’s forehead was slightly sweaty.
Accelerator: Huh? Random? I don’t want to team up with a bunch of scumbags! Accelerator said bluntly.
[Ryomen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Oh? Random blood food? Sounds interesting.] Sukuna-sama’s focus is always unique.
Chu Feng ignored the various cries and expectations in the group and simply waved his hand.
[Chu Feng: Registration has closed! Now, we’ll start randomly assigning teams! The grouping results are as follows!]In an instant, golden lights flashed across the virtual screen of the chat group, and the contestants’ avatars began to spin rapidly, then paired up in pairs and fixed.
When the final group list was clearly displayed in front of everyone, the entire chat group fell into an eerie silence, and then broke out into a discussion that was even more intense than when the competition was announced!
Group 1: [Saber Altria] [Accelerator]Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Pfft! Saber and that white-haired guy?! This combination… it’s like chivalry colliding with vector manipulation! The scene is so beautiful I can’t even imagine it!] Misaka was the first to burst out in anger.
[SAO Cheat Suppressor·Kiritani Kazuto: One is an upright king who adheres to the spirit of chivalry, and the other is the strongest and most evil being in Academy City… Can these two communicate with each other?] Kirito has begun to worry about Saber.
Saber Altria: Sir Accelerator… I don’t quite understand you, but since we’re teammates, I’ll do my best to cooperate. Saber herself seemed quite calm.
Accelerator: Tsk, just don’t hold me back, woman. Accelerator still had that annoying tone.
Group 2: [SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto] [Itadori Yuji (Ryomen Sukuna)][Tanjiro Kamado: Mr. Kirito, are you and Itadori-kun going to be a team? Itadori-kun works hard, he should be a good teammate!] Tanjiro said kindly.
[Megumi Fushiguro: …Yuji, take care of that guy in your body.] Megumi Fushiguro’s face turned a little dark.
[SAO cheater Kiritani Kazuto: Itadori-kun’s words are fine, but Master Sukuna… I’m a little panicked.] Kirito was already sweating coldly, because he knew what kind of personality Sukuna had.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Oh? Is this the brat called Kiritani Kazuto? He looks so tender, I wonder what he tastes like… hehehe!]Kirito felt a chill on the back of his neck.
Team 3: [Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto] [Code Geass: Lamperouge]Saber Altria: Misaka-dono and Mr. Zero are a team? Both of them are extremely intelligent, and I’m sure they will be very successful together. Saber gave her blessing.
Accelerator: Humph, one of you is good at discharging electricity, and the other is good at using your brain. Don’t think you’re safe.
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Lelouch… I don’t like the way he treats people as chess pieces, but his ingenuity is indeed top-notch. As long as he doesn’t treat me as a discarded pawn, there should be no problem with cooperation.] Misaka analyzed calmly.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Hehe, Miss A Certain Scientific Railgun, it’s a pleasure to work with such a powerful force like you. Don’t worry, I always cherish valuable chess pieces… ahem, companion. Lelouch responded politely, but there was always a hint of deeper meaning in his words.
Besides these particularly eye-catching pairings, the other teams also have their own highlights. For example, the teaming of Ainz Ooal Gown, Lord of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, and Tanjirō Kamado, a swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps, is quite a contrasting pairing.
There is also the invincible Star Platinum, Jotaro Kujo, and the one-eyed ghoul, Ken Kaneki, in a group. I wonder what kind of chemical reaction will be produced when the taciturn tough guy is paired with a sensitive ghoul.
The entire chat group was in an uproar because of these disastrous or surprising team assignments.
Chu Feng: Very good, the groups are complete! Chosen ones, get ready to meet your nemesis teammates and showcase your team spirit and reversal charm in the upcoming matches!
[Chu Feng: The first stage of the first Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition is about to begin! Stay tuned!]Chu Feng’s mouth spread into a huge grin. He couldn’t wait to see these bizarre combinations in the dungeon, fighting each other, and then all kinds of god-level reversals!
This is the real fun of hosting the competition!
Chapter 41: The Tournament Begins! Stage 1: ‘One Piece: The Impossible Rescue of the Top War’! (Old Version)
As Chu Feng said in the chat group, “The first level is about to begin! Stay tuned!”, all the group members who signed up for the competition, no matter where they were at the moment, whether they were training, resting, or dealing with affairs in their own world, felt a flash before their eyes.
The next second, they found themselves in a completely unfamiliar environment.
The deafening sound of artillery fire, the heart-wrenching shouts, the clanging of weapons, and the thick smell of gunpowder and blood instantly filled their senses.
Before them lay a vast, boundless battlefield of ice. In the distance, within a vast, crescent-shaped harbor, countless naval soldiers engaged in a fierce battle with a diverse group of fiercely dressed pirates. In the center of the battlefield, atop a towering execution platform, a freckled young man in a straw hat was bound by iron chains, his expression filled with grief, anger, and despair.
In front of the young man, a white-haired old man with a burly figure like a mountain, holding a huge naginata and with IV tubes inserted all over his body, was confronting the admirals of the navy with unparalleled dominance. Every time he swung his sword, it carried the power to destroy the world.
“This is… the Battle of Marineford?!”
Many group members who were familiar with the world of One Piece, such as Kirito and Misaka Mikoto, immediately recognized the scene before them.
Saber Altria: What a tragic battlefield… Is that young man trapped on the execution platform the target this time? Saber tightened her grip on the invisible sword. Her knight’s sense of duty prevented her from turning a blind eye to the scene before her.
Accelerator: Huh, an all-out war between the navy and the pirates? Interesting. So, this time, we’re supposed to choose sides and start a big fight? Accelerator’s lips curled up into a bloodthirsty grin. He loved this kind of chaotic scene.
At this moment, Chu Feng’s voice rang in the minds of all the contestants, and at the same time, the specific mission objectives of the copy also appeared clearly before their eyes.
Chu Feng’s Narration (Instance Mission): Welcome to the first stage of the First All-Heaven Instance Reversal Competition – ‘One Piece: The Impossible Rescue at the Top’!
Chu Feng’s narration: Contestants, your current identities are ‘third-party interveners with special abilities’. Your mission objectives are as follows:
Chu Feng’s Narration: 1. Core Objective (Unbreakable): Fire Fist Ace must die in the Battle of Marineford. Any attempt to directly or indirectly prevent Ace’s death will result in a failed instance and severe punishment.
Chu Feng’s Narration: Second, Secondary Objective (Points Item): Without changing Ace’s death, rescue as many members of the Whitebeard Pirates as possible (points are calculated based on the strength and number of rescued members).
Chu Feng’s Narration: 3. Additional Objective (Points Item): Create as much chaos as possible on the battlefield, causing as much distress and damage to the navy as possible (points are calculated based on the degree of chaos and actual damage to the navy).
[Chu Feng’s Narration: 4. Reversal Scoring (Hidden High-Score Item): While completing the above objectives, if you can pull off a truly astonishing ‘God-like Reversal’, you will receive additional high-score rewards.]Chu Feng’s Narration: Time limit for this round of dungeon: The Battle of Marineford is over. Have fun everyone!
When Chu Feng announced all the rules, especially the core goal of “Fire Fist Ace must die”, all the contestants were stunned.
[Tanjiro Kamado: Does he have to… die? But he looks so painful…] Tanjiro’s eyes were full of pity. He couldn’t understand this setting.
[SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto: So that’s the rule… In other words, we can’t just go and save Ace, but instead have to make sure he dies before rescuing others? This is too…] Kirito felt a headache coming on. The objective of this dungeon was a real dilemma.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Humph, that bastard’s plan is just like that! It’s called a rescue, but in reality, it’s making us dance on the edge of a knife, and we have to do it in a fancy way! ] Misaka pointed out Chu Feng’s sinister intentions.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Interesting. With the core objective locked in, all the room for maneuver lies in balancing secondary and additional objectives, and maximizing the value of the reversal within these constraints. This is truly a test. Lelouch’s eyes gleamed with wisdom as he began to analyze the key to a breakthrough.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering inside Yuji’s body): Hehehe, are you going to let me watch an interesting soul die? However, it would be nice if I could fight to my heart’s content on the battlefield. Little brat, don’t get in the way!] Sukuna is not interested in Ace’s life or death, he is only interested in the strong and chaos on the battlefield.
At this time, the teammates who were randomly assigned together also began to have emergency communication before the game.
Saber, do you understand? We can’t save that guy named Ace, but we can save the others and turn this place upside down! Accelerator stretched his neck and said to the blonde female knight beside him.
Saber frowned slightly. Although she felt somewhat resistant to the core goal, as a contestant, she would still abide by the rules: “I understand. So, our primary target is the Whitebeard Pirates who are currently under siege by the navy?”
Whatever! As long as I can have a good fight! Accelerator said this, already eager to rush into the battlefield.
On the other side, Kirito said solemnly to Itadori Yuji (or rather, to Sukuna within Itadori): “Mr. Sukuna, we are teammates this time. Can we discuss tactics first? Our goal is to save people, not just destroy…”
“Little brat, do I need you to teach me how to do things?” Sukuna’s impatient voice came from Yuji’s mouth. “Just follow me and don’t die.”
Kirito: …He feels that surviving this first level is a victory.
The intellectual team of Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch quickly reached a consensus.
“Misaka, your abilities are well-suited for large-scale precision strikes and control. I’ll point out key strategic points later. Your mission is to remove obstacles and create chaos with maximum efficiency.” Lelouch pushed his glasses up.
Sure. But you’d better not think of using Geass to order me around, otherwise… A flash of lightning flashed across Misaka Misaka’s bangs.
Of course, the basis of cooperation is mutual respect. Lelouch smiled slightly.
With the brief exchanges between the teams over, the first stage of the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition] officially kicked off!
These powerful people from different worlds, with their eccentric teammates and the tricky tasks assigned by Chu Feng, are about to set off an unprecedented storm in this magnificent war at the top!
Chapter 42: Saber and Accelerator’s “Knight vs. Villain” Combo! (Old Version)
On the battlefield of the Battle of Marineford, the sounds of artillery fire and fighting rang out one after another.
“Saber Altria” and “Accelerator”, a pair of very different styles, took action almost at the same time after a brief “communication”, but their directions and methods were completely different.
Saber held the invisible Sword of Promised Victory, her golden ahoge swaying slightly in the smoke. Her gaze scanned the battlefield like a hawk, quickly locking onto the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, who was currently under siege by the Navy’s elite forces and in dire straits.
“In the name of knights, come to help!”
With a delicate cry, Saber’s figure transformed into a streak of golden light, instantly piercing the battlefield. She chose not to launch a large-scale attack, but instead relied on her A-rank intuition and unparalleled swordsmanship to weave through the dense artillery fire and the sea of naval swords.
The Wind King’s barrier unfolded, and the invisible blade accurately parried incoming attacks. Each swing was just the right amount of force to knock back a marine, creating a moment of respite for the trapped pirates. Her fighting style was full of order and precision, like a stream of fresh air on the battlefield, with a clear goal: to save those who deserved to be saved.
On the other side, Accelerator was in a completely different situation.
“You bastards, all of you, go to hell!”
He opened his arms, a twisted yet delighted smile on his face, and unleashed his number one vector manipulation abilities in Academy City without reservation!
boom–!!!
The solid ice beneath his feet instantly shattered. Countless massive blocks of ice, manipulated by him, whistled like cannonballs and slammed into the densely packed area of the navy. The flow of air, the propagation of sound, the transfer of heat… every vector on the battlefield seemed to become a toy in his hands.
The navy soldiers were horrified to find that the bullets they fired would reflect back strangely, the sword energy they slashed would inexplicably deviate from the direction, and even the ground beneath their feet would suddenly collapse or bulge.
Accelerator had no clear target in mind; he simply unleashed maximum destruction and chaos on the battlefield. Like a bull in a china shop, he toppled overboard, leaving the wailing of the enemy everywhere he went. The Marine formation was thrown into chaos, and countless soldiers were sent flying, either dead or wounded, by his reckless vector attacks.
“Who is that white-haired brat?!”
“His abilities are so strange! Our attacks are completely ineffective against him!”
In the navy, many officers at the general and colonel level noticed this white-haired young man with astonishing destructive power and ordered concentrated fire.
However, whether it was cannonballs, swords, or attacks from Devil Fruit users, they all seemed pale and powerless in front of Accelerator’s buggy “reflection”. All attacks would be returned the same way they came, or even rebounded with greater force.
Interestingly, Saber’s precise rescue and Accelerator’s indiscriminate destruction have formed a peculiar “complementarity” to a certain extent.
Saber charged in the front, and with her superb martial arts and knightly dignity, she attracted the attention of a large number of elite naval forces and successfully rescued several members of the Whitebeard Pirates who were trapped.
Accelerator was like a giant scavenger. In the area where he wreaked havoc, the navy was unable to form an effective encirclement. He also provided cover for the fleeing pirates, greatly increasing the chaos on the battlefield and perfectly meeting the “additional goal” set by Chu Feng.
“Hey, that white-haired kid over there! You did a great job!” A pirate captain who was rescued by Saber was in a miserable state. Seeing Accelerator displaying his prowess, he couldn’t help but praise loudly.
Accelerator heard this, glanced at the pirate, then looked at Saber who was wielding the holy sword in a heroic manner not far away, and curled his lips: “Tsk, a bunch of weaklings.”
At this moment, the Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Longzi of the Titans, noticed Accelerator who was wreaking havoc.
“That arrogant white-haired brat! I’ll stop you!” Vice Admiral Lonze roared, brandishing his massive battle axe and slashing at Accelerator. His massive stature and incredible strength shook the ice with every step he took.
“Oh? Is there a big guy coming?” Accelerator raised his eyelids disdainfully, with no intention of dodging at all.
At almost the same moment, Saber, who was covering the pirates’ retreat not far away, also noticed Vice Admiral Lonze’s attack. She could sense the terrifying power contained in the giant axe. If it hit her head-on, even she would probably have to avoid the attack.
“Mr. Accelerator, be careful!” Saber subconsciously warned.
However, before she could finish her words, Vice Admiral Longzi’s giant axe, which was powerful enough to split mountains and rocks, had already chopped down in front of Accelerator with a force of ten thousand pounds!
Just when everyone thought that Accelerator would be chopped into pieces by this axe, a strange scene happened!
The moment the huge battle axe touched Accelerator’s body, it seemed to hit an invisible, indestructible wall, and all the force was reflected instantly!
“What—?!!” Lieutenant General Longzi’s pupils suddenly shrank. He felt a force even more violent than the one he had chopped out, rebounding along the axe handle!
“Crack!”
The massive battle axe snapped with a clang! Vice Admiral Longzi’s massive frame, like being struck head-on by a battering ram, flew backward with a scream, knocking over dozens of naval soldiers before coming to a halt in disarray, blood gushing from his mouth.
“Nice power, but unfortunately, it’s not good enough.” Accelerator licked his lips with his tongue, his eyes flashing with even more excitement.
Saber watched this scene, a flicker of surprise in her azure eyes. She knew Accelerator was powerful, but she hadn’t expected his defense to be so abnormal, capable of easily deflecting even that level of physical attack.
At this moment, Saber’s “chivalrous rescue” and Accelerator’s “evil-style crushing” delivered a jaw-dropping “combination punch” in an unexpected way!
One of them is responsible for precise killing and rescue, attracting firepower; the other is responsible for large-scale AOE clearing and absolute defense, creating panic.
Although there was almost no verbal communication between the two, and even their actions had very different goals, this combination of “knight and villain” successfully rescued a group of members of the Whitebeard Pirates in the early days of the War of Marineford, and turned the Navy’s line upside down.
Of course, their high-profile actions also successfully attracted the attention of higher-level combat forces on the battlefield.
“Those two guys… are not from Whitebeard, nor are they from the Revolutionary Army… Who are they?” Zhan Taomaru frowned in the distance.
The three admirals of the navy also glanced vaguely in the direction of Saber and Accelerator. Obviously, these two sudden “variables” had aroused their vigilance.
Saber and Accelerator’s journey of “impossible rescue” has just begun.
Chu Feng was watching the screen with great interest, anticipating how they would deal with stronger enemies next, and whether more exciting “sparks” would erupt between this pair of “unfair teammates”.
Chapter 43 Kirito: Mr. Sukuna, don’t eat your teammates! Reversal: The Cursed King’s battlefield buffet! (Old version)
Unlike the “accidentally compatible” pair of Saber and Accelerator, the group of “SAO cheater Kiritani Kazuto” and “Ryomen Sukuna (Yuji Itadori’s substitute)” has been filled with a strong “unreliable” atmosphere from the very beginning.
As the fighting on the battlefield unfolded, Kirito took a deep breath and tried to make a final tactical communication with his “teammates” beside him.
“Mr. Sukuna,” Kirito tried his best to sound calm, even though he could feel the chilling evil aura emanating from Yuji Itadori, “Our goal is to rescue the members of the Whitebeard Pirates and create chaos, but the core premise is that we cannot prevent Ace’s death. So, we’d better determine a rescue area first, and then…”
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Sukuna’s voice full of malice and disdain.
“Kid, are you bossing me around?” A ferocious smile, characteristic of Sukuna, appeared on Yuji Itadori’s face. His scarlet eyes swept over Kirito with a hint of amusement, “I’ll do whatever I want. All you have to do is follow behind and don’t hold me back.”
A drop of sweat trickled down Kirito’s forehead. He knew it would be like this! Talking about strategy with the legendary Curse King was like talking to a cow!
“No…that’s not what I meant…” Kirito wanted to argue again.
But Sukuna had clearly lost his patience. He looked past Kirito and towards the crowd fighting in the distance, his mouth curled into a creepy arc.
“Oh? There are so many interesting souls… from the navy, from pirates… they all smell good.” Sukuna stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. The look in his eyes was like a starving beast seeing a table full of sumptuous feasts.
“Wait…wait! Master Sukuna! You’re not going to…eat them, are you?!” Kirito reacted instantly, his voice distorted with fear. They’re here to save people, not to open a buffet! Besides, eating souls is too bizarre!
“Hehehe…” Sukuna let out a low laugh and didn’t directly answer Kirito’s question. Instead, he looked at the figures fighting on the battlefield with interest. “What a wonderful playground. There are cries, despair and death everywhere… I like this atmosphere.”
As he said that, Sukuna (Yuji) took a sudden step forward, completely ignoring Kirito’s presence, and rushed straight towards the direction where the navy formation was most densely packed!
“Hey! Uncle Sukuna! We’re going in the wrong direction! We are trying to save the people from the Whitebeard Pirates!” Kirito shouted hurriedly, but Sukuna ignored him.
“The field expands—”
Just when Kirito thought Sukuna was going to use his ultimate move, he saw Sukuna (Yuji) just grinning, clenching his hands, and it seemed as if invisible cursed energy was gathering in the air.
“——The idea is quite good, but unfortunately the container is too weak now, and I am too lazy to waste my energy on such a small fry.” Sukuna changed the subject and said jokingly.
The next moment, he (Itadori) rushed into the group of navy soldiers like a ghost. He did not use any fancy moves, but relied on Itadori Yuji’s body strengthened by the cursed power and Sukuna’s own terrifying fighting instinct to launch the most primitive and brutal attack!
A punch was thrown, and the air made a loud explosion. Several naval soldiers were blown away before they could even react. The sound of broken bones could be heard clearly!
With a kick, the ice surface cracked, and the sailor who was kicked flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, knocking down a group of his companions!
Each of Sukuna’s attacks was simple and direct, yet contained a despairing force. He was like a ferocious beast in human form, charging through the navy’s formation, leaving men and horses falling and blood and flesh flying everywhere he passed.
What made Kirito’s scalp tingle even more was that Sukuna would occasionally grab some dying navy soldiers during the intervals of battle, and then let out a meaningless low laugh, and those soldiers would shrivel up at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if their vitality had been drained away in an instant.
“He… he’s really eating!” Kirito’s eyes twitched, his stomach churning. This wasn’t a teammate; it was a giant prehistoric crocodile that had infiltrated the flock!
“Mr. Sukuna! Please! Those are navy! Not food! And our mission is to rescue the Whitebeard Pirates!” Kirito dodged the flying ice and broken limbs while trying in vain to awaken Sukuna’s “team spirit”.
“Shut up, brat!” Sukuna (Yuji) turned around and glared at Kirito impatiently, “I’m just cleaning up some eyesores. As for those Whitebeard pirates…if they’re so weak that they need me to save them, they might as well just die.”
Having said that, Sukuna’s “indiscriminate buffet-style” attack unexpectedly had an excellent effect of clearing the field.
The direction he attacked happened to be the weakest link in the Navy’s encirclement of the Whitebeard Pirates’ flank. His action directly tore a huge hole in the Navy’s formation.
Many Whitebeard pirates who were originally suppressed by the navy and could not raise their heads, saw such a fierce “friendly force” (? ? ) suddenly coming out from this direction, and the pressure was immediately reduced. They seized the opportunity to counterattack or break through.
“Then… who is that guy?! He’s so strong! He actually broke up the navy’s formation by himself!”
“Who cares who he is! Brothers, rush out with me now!”
In the chaos, quite a few members of the Whitebeard Pirates took advantage of the chaos created by Sukuna and successfully escaped from the encirclement of the navy.
Kirito stared at the scene in front of him in amazement.
Although Mr. Sukuna’s style of doing things is extremely brutal and his motives are very suspicious, but judging from the results… he seems to have indeed “helped” the Whitebeard Pirates and indeed caused huge “trouble and losses” to the navy.
“This… this also counts as completing the mission objective, right?” Kirito’s mouth twitched, a mixture of emotions welling up in his heart. He felt his perspective on life being wildly reshaped by this “unfair teammate.”
Sukuna, on the other hand, was completely immersed in this “killing feast.” His excitement grew as he fought, and the fluctuations of his cursed energy grew stronger and stronger, even threatening to become uncontrollable. More ominous black lines began to appear on Yuji Itadori’s body.
“Not enough! Absolutely not enough! The souls of these scumbags cannot satisfy me!” Sukuna (Yuji) roared to the heavens, his voice filled with brutality and desire. His gaze began to cast towards those with even more powerful auras on the battlefield—the navy officers, even… the three admirals!
Seeing this, Kirito’s heart was filled with alarm! If this man really lost control, let alone completing the mission, it was hard to say whether the two of them could leave this dungeon alive!
“Uncle Sukuna! Calm down! Calm down! We also have to consider the hidden score of the copy!” Kirito thought quickly and shouted loudly, trying to attract Sukuna’s attention with the “reversal score” set by Chu Feng.
“Reversal rating?” Sukuna (Yuji) paused slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his scarlet eyes.
Chu Feng was watching the copy monitoring with great interest at the moment, especially the plot of Sukuna who “did his own thing but ended up getting what he wanted by accident”, which was simply the best material for a “miracle reversal”!
He even began to consider whether to set up a “Best Troublemaker Award” specifically for Sukuna.
Chapter 44: Misaka Mikoto’s Railgun Clears the Field! Lelouch’s Geass Chain Control! (Old Version)
If the combination of Saber and Accelerator is the violent aesthetics of “knights and villains”, and the combination of Kirito and Sukuna is the horror comedy of “mortals and demon kings”, then the combination of “Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto” and “Black Knights Zero: Lelouch Lamperouge” is a perfect interpretation of what “intellectual crushing” and “precision strikes” mean.
While other teams on the battlefield were still struggling with how to get along with their “unfavorable teammates”, Lelouch and Misaka Mikoto reached a silent understanding almost the moment the dungeon began.
“Bilibili,” Lelouch’s voice echoed through the team chat in Misaka Mikoto’s mind. His tone wasn’t one of command, but rather one of calm deliberation. “Your Railgun is extremely powerful, but it requires a short charging time and a clear trajectory. I’ll create these conditions for you.”
“Hmph, who’s Bilibili!” Misaka Mikoto snorted in dissatisfaction, but there was no objection in her tone. “ZERO, right? Your Geass ability should be very effective in this chaotic battlefield. I need an unobstructed field of vision and at least three seconds of charging time. Can you do that?”
“Three seconds is enough.” Lelouch’s lips curled up into a confident smile, “Then, happy cooperation.”
Without any unnecessary nonsense, the two of them started cooperating immediately.
Lelouch didn’t charge directly into the center of the battlefield like Accelerator, nor did he attack at will like Sukuna. His figure wandered around the edge of the battlefield like a ghost, his scarlet Geass eyes looming under the black ZERO mask.
His targets were the middle and low-level officers who commanded the naval squadrons.
“Obey me!”
A low and bewitching voice sounded, and a navy lieutenant who was commanding soldiers to surround a small group of Whitebeard pirates suddenly shook his body and his eyes became empty in an instant.
“Order your troops to charge to the left wing and attack your friendly forces!” Lelouch gave precise instructions through the mental link.
“Yes, Lord ZERO!” The naval lieutenant turned around without hesitation and shouted orders to his former subordinates to attack indiscriminately.
In an instant, a small disturbance and a gap appeared in the navy’s encirclement. And this “disturbance”, under Lelouch’s precise control, spread across the battlefield like a plague.
He was like a brilliant chess player, controlling each key “chess piece” to create a chain reaction of chaos on the navy’s front. These chaos were not aimed at large-scale destruction, but for a specific purpose – to create a perfect bombardment window for Misaka Mikoto!
“Misaka Mikoto, the bearing is 7 o’clock, the elevation is 15 degrees, and an unobstructed area with a width of 50 meters is expected to appear in three seconds!” Lelouch calmly reported the parameters.
“receive!”
Misaka Mikoto had already occupied a high ground at the edge of the battlefield, her bangs flashing with dazzling lightning. A game coin shot out from her fingertips, and a dazzling orange arc of electricity wrapped around it like a lightning snake!
A beam of orange light that tore through the air roared out at three times the speed of sound and accurately hit the area predicted by Lelouch!
The navy soldiers in that area, under Lelouch’s “indirect command”, happened to gather together briefly because they were chasing a “rebellious” friendly force, forming a not-too-small concentration of troops.
The beam of the railgun devoured everything, and the shockwave from the explosion sent the surrounding marines flying, clearing a large area. Those marines directly hit were reduced to charcoal before they could even scream.
“Beautiful!” Lelouch exclaimed sincerely.
This precise and efficient clearing capability is exactly what he needs.
In the following time, the two showed amazing cooperation efficiency.
Lelouch is like a ghost commander on the battlefield, constantly using Geass to incite low-level officers in the navy to kill each other, or “drive” enemies in a specific area to a predetermined location.
Misaka Mikoto transformed into a mobile turret. Every roar of the railgun could accurately cover the high-value target area “marked” by Lelouch, causing huge damage and psychological shock to the navy.
They don’t charge into battle like Saber, nor do they pursue the thrill of killing like Sukuna. Their battles are more like precise “surgery”: calm, efficient, yet incredibly deadly.
In a short period of time, the number of naval soldiers killed by their “Geass command + electromagnetic gun clearing” combination was actually showing a tendency to surpass that of the other groups!
“What kind of monsters are these two guys…?!”
“One is hiding in the back giving orders, while the other’s attacks are like a map cannon!”
Many of the navy commanders who noticed their movements felt their scalps tingle. This kind of coordination was even more difficult to deal with than some pirate groups that worked together well!
“ZERO… Your command ability is indeed well-deserved.” Misaka Mikoto looked at the areas in the distance that were cleared one after another by her, and couldn’t help but look up to Lelouch’s tactical ability.
“Your railgun is also the best executioner.” Lelouch replied without hesitation.
The two exchanged a smile, and a tacit understanding of “strong alliance” quietly grew between them. While other teams were still struggling with how to communicate with their “idiot teammates,” they were already thinking about how to win first place in this competition.
Chu Feng was also amazed at the perfect cooperation of this “intelligence-oriented” duo in the monitoring room.
“As expected of Zero and Misaka Mikoto, their teamwork is textbook-level! It looks like the competition for the championship of this tournament will be quite fierce!”
What kind of amazing “reversal” will this pair bring in subsequent copies?
Chapter 45: End of Level 1! Points Ranking and “Most Bad Teammate Award”! (Old Version)
Just as the situation of the Marineford War was gradually heading in a strange direction that even the original author could not recognize due to the meddling of various “third-party interveners”, a cold and majestic voice, like the pendulum of fate, sounded simultaneously in the minds of all the contestants.
System prompt: The core objective of the “One Piece: Marineford War: Impossible Rescue” dungeon, “Death of Ace the Fire Fist,” has been achieved. The dungeon will be closed soon, and the mission settlement process will begin.
Along with this prompt sound, the contestants who were still fighting bloody battles on the battlefield were pulled out of the dungeon by an irresistible force no matter what they were doing. Their eyes went dark, and when they regained consciousness, they had returned to the place where they had entered the dungeon.
Only within the chat group, the constantly updated battle reports and standings proved that the thrilling “Marine War” just now was not an illusion.
Chu Feng: @All members and contestants, the first round of the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition] has now concluded successfully! Thank you all for your active participation and… your wonderful performances!
Chu Feng’s voice carried a hint of sarcasm, and he was obviously very satisfied with the “magic operations” of each group just now.
[Chu Feng: Now announcing the scoring rules and final rankings for the first round! ][Chu Feng: The scoring dimensions for this dungeon are as follows:][Chu Feng: 1. The number and quality of rescued Whitebeard Pirates members: A comprehensive score is given based on the strength, status, and survival status of the rescued members in the original work.][Chu Feng: 2. Disruption and damage caused to the navy: Scored based on the actual damage and distress caused to the navy’s formations, important strongholds, and key personnel.][Chu Feng: 3. Reversal Brilliance: This is a hidden bonus point, and the group leader will make a subjective assessment based on everyone’s on-the-spot response, tactical innovation, and whether or not they created an unexpected “magic reversal” plot.][Chu Feng: Combining the above three points, the final points ranking for the first round is as follows—]On the chat group interface, a huge virtual leaderboard slowly unfolded, with the names and scores of all participating teams clearly listed on it.
[First Place: Misaka Mikoto, Lelouch, and Lamperouge Team! Points: 1850!]Comment: Textbook-like intelligence crushing and precise strikes! The perfect combination of Geass and electromagnetic cannons, efficient clearing of the field, clear tactical objectives, and almost zero mistakes! Reversal excitement rating: A+ (tacit cooperation, chain control)
Seeing this result, many people in the group expressed their conviction.
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: It’s really Misaka Mikoto and Zero… We can’t learn this kind of cooperation.] Kirito sighed.
[Saber Altria: This is indeed an excellent tactical execution.] Saber also gave her approval.
Second Place: Saber, Altria, and Accelerator Team! Points: 1680!
Comment: An unexpected rhapsody between the knights and the villains! Saber’s precise rescue and Accelerator’s indiscriminate vector bombing create a miraculous effect amidst the chaos! Despite minor friction, the overall goal is highly accomplished! Reversal Rating: A (Contrasting cuteness, violent aesthetic)
Accelerator: Tsk, only second place? Are that masked guy and that girl with electric sparks that powerful? Accelerator was clearly a little annoyed, but he didn’t dwell on it.
[The Kamado Tanjiro and Fushiguro Megumi team was eliminated early because their teammate Kamado Tanjiro sacrificed his life to save the Neko Viper owner from being besieged by the navy. However, his actions demonstrated noble character and earned him the “Best Humanitarian Spirit Award.” They were also awarded an additional 300 points for their support, ultimately placing them in third place! Total points: 1450!]Comment: A steady combination of a gentle swordsman and a calm sorcerer. Although they didn’t make it to the end, Tanjiro’s kindness and Fushiguro Megumi’s composure are impressive. Thrilling twist rating: B+ (cross-world rescue, selfless sacrifice)
[The Yuji Itadori (Sukuna’s substitute) and the Kazuto Kiritani team, uh… in light of Sukuna’s outstanding ‘personal ability’ and ‘active transformation’ of the battlefield environment, as well as Kirito’s unremitting ‘persuasion’ and ‘aftermath’ work…]Chu Feng looked at the settlement data of this pair, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily. After pondering for a moment, he cleared his throat and announced in a tone with a strange smile:
[Chu Feng: Yuji Itadori (Sukuna’s substitute) and Kazuto Kiritani’s team, final score: 1300 points, ranked fourth.]Chu Feng: Also, given the extremely unstable internal team relationships and the endless unexpected situations this group displayed during the dungeon, we hereby award them the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition – Most Defeating Teammate Potential Award]! As for the acceptance speech… I think I’ll skip it!]“puff–!!!”
“The Most Potential Teammate Award?!”
As soon as this award was announced, the entire chat group burst into laughter!
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Hahahaha! I’m dying of laughter! The most disappointing teammate with the potential to win the award? Kirito, you’ve worked hard! Misaka Mikoto unceremoniously sent a series of mocking emojis.
Saber Altria: Mr. Kirito, although the process was difficult, but… the result doesn’t seem too bad? Saber tried to comfort him.
Kirito looked at the glaring award name and felt like crying but had no tears.
[SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto: I… I have it so hard! Mr. Sukuna, could you be a little more… team-oriented next time?][Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Kid, it’s not your place to comment on my actions. However, that ‘Most Trashy Teammate’ award sounds a lot more interesting than first place, hehehe…]Uncle Sukuna obviously didn’t care about this “honor” at all, and even found it a bit interesting.
Chu Feng looked at the joyful atmosphere in the group and nodded with satisfaction. A competition, after all, had to be topical and entertaining.
“Alright everyone, the smoke of the first level has cleared, but the real challenge has just begun.” Chu Feng’s voice rang out again, a hint of mystery in his voice. “After a short break, we’ll face the second level, which will be even more brutal and will test your ‘team camaraderie’ even more!”
“What kind of bizarre world and rules are in the second level dungeon?”
“How will the grudges and hatreds between the groups develop?”
“Can Kirito and Sukuna, the ‘most disappointing teammate with potential’, create new ‘glories’?”
Everyone’s heart was filled with fantasies about the next game and… a hint of foreboding.
Chapter 46, Level 2: “EVA: Apostle Advent – Pilot Re-education”! (Old Version)
After a short break (and heated complaints and gossip in the group), Chu Feng’s malicious voice once again sounded on time in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group].
Chu Feng: @All members, congratulations to all the happy contestants on successfully surviving the first round. Now, are you ready for the even more exciting second round?
Chu Feng deliberately emphasized the word “exciting,” causing all the group members’ hearts to skip a beat. After the experience of the impossible rescue attempt at the top of the war in the first level, they already had a deep psychological shadow from the excitement Chu Feng mentioned.
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Hey, group leader, you better stop messing around! Can this dungeon be a little more normal?!] Misaka Mikoto was the first to issue a warning.
Saber Altria: Your Excellency, although I’m looking forward to new challenges, I still hope that the dungeon rules can be more… fair. Saber expressed her request tactfully.
[Accelerator: Huh? Is it starting again? I can’t wait to continue the fight I left off last time!] Accelerator is still that battle maniac.
[SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani: …I just hope that my teammates this time can be a little more… normal.] Kirito prayed silently.
Chu Feng ignored the various voices in the group and directly announced the copy information of the second level.
Chu Feng: [The First All-Heaven Instance Reversal Competition] Level 2 – EVA: Apostle’s Advent: Pilot Retraining! Now Open!]Before he could finish his words, the same forced teleportation as in the first level occurred again. All the contestants, regardless of their location, saw blackness before their eyes as they were pulled into a completely new dungeon dimension.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a dark, cramped metal cockpit. Before them lay a complex dashboard and screens flashing with data. Their bodies were fixed to their seats, their hands and feet seemingly connected to some kind of joysticks and pedals. An indescribable feeling of oppression and claustrophobia overwhelmed them.
Immediately afterwards, a cold electronic synthesized voice sounded in the cockpit, and began to broadcast the copy information.
[Instance System: Welcome to the EVA: Apostle Advent Pilot Retraining Instance.][Instance System: You have been forcibly assigned to the driver’s seat of the universal humanoid decisive battle weapon, Neon Genesis Evangelion Unit-01 (Simplified Modified Version).][Instance System: This instance is a team-based one, with two people sharing one EVA Unit-01. One person serves as the primary pilot, responsible for the unit’s primary controls and weapon systems; the other serves as the co-pilot, responsible for detecting enemies, managing energy, and assisting or taking over if the primary pilot’s mental state becomes unstable. The primary and co-pilot roles can be switched at any time.][Instance System: Current instance objective – repel or annihilate the attacking Sixth Apostle, Remiel (Chu Feng Magic Modified Version).][Instance System: Warning! EVA synchronization below 10% will result in forced ejection and instance failure! Mental contamination above 90% will cause the instance to go berserk. Proceed at your own risk!]EVA Unit-01?!
Open… open carrots?!
Two people need to drive one?!
After hearing the dungeon description, all the participants were stunned. Aside from a few who knew something about the EVA world (like Kirito and Lelouch, who claimed to know a thing or two), most people were completely bewildered.
Asking them, a bunch of people who are good at swords, discharges, vector manipulation, spells, and Geass… to drive a giant humanoid robot to fight the apostles? The thought of it is outrageous!
And they’re all in pairs! It looks like this theme of unlucky teammates is here to stay!
Saber Altria (pilot): What…what is this? These levers and buttons…I can’t understand them at all! Saber looked at the densely packed dashboard before her, feeling it was even more complicated than commanding a massive battle.
Accelerator (co-pilot): Tsk, isn’t it just a big tin toy? Let me drive it and tear down that apostle along with this broken machine! Accelerator tried to force the joystick, but it didn’t budge at all. Instead, it triggered a series of alarms.
[Alert: Warning! Illegal operation detected! Synchronization rate dropped by 5%!][Kiritani Kazuto (pilot): Oh no! The way this thing operates is completely different from SAO! It feels… so heavy!] Kirito tried hard to recall the EVA animation clips he had seen, trying to understand the operating logic, but the feedback from the machine was unusually slow.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (co-pilot, sensing through Itadori’s body): Oh? This iron shell… seems to contain some interesting spiritual fluctuations? Hehehehe… kid, let me try.] Sukuna became very interested in the structure of the EVA.
Misaka Mikoto (pilot): Damn it! Why doesn’t my electromagnetic force work here?! Is this machine made of some insulating material?! Misaka Mikoto tries to use her ability to directly control the machine, but finds that the current is like a drop in the ocean.
Lelouch Lamperouge (Co-pilot): Calm down, Bilibili. According to the previous hint, this weapon seems to be linked to the pilot’s mental synchronization rate. Forcibly using external abilities will probably only backfire. We must first understand its operating principles. Lelouch quickly entered analysis mode.
As the pilots frantically tried to make sense of the situation, a massive alarm blared outside the cockpit. On the screen, a gigantic octahedron, shimmering blue and constantly shifting, approached their Third New Tokyo at an alarming speed!
That was none other than the Sixth Angel, Remiel, who had been meticulously modified by Chu Feng! Its attack method was no longer limited to high-energy particle cannons; Chu Feng had also madly integrated the characteristics of powerful bosses from other anime works into it!
For example, when attacking from a distance, it will add a weakened version of Accelerator’s Vector Reflection from “A Certain Magical Index”, making conventional physical attacks ineffective! At close range, it can instantly transform, imitating some of the Armored Titan’s collision capabilities from “Attack on Titan”!
Letting a group of non-professional pilots, driving a simplified version of Unit-01, fight against a strengthened Angel with complex abilities… Chu Feng, you are truly a devil! This thought emerged in the minds of all the contestants.
The second stage of driver re-education is destined to be more chaotic and full of surprises than the first stage!
Chapter 47 Kirito: Why am I picking carrots here?! Saber: This iron lump is so hard to pick! (Old version)
The sixth apostle, Remiel, is a modified version of Chu Feng, and his alarm is sharp and piercing.
Like a death warrant, it resounded violently over the Third New Tokyo City.
This ominous sound was clearly transmitted into the cockpit of every EVA Unit-01.
However, the contestants in the cabin had no time to care about anything else at this moment.
They are fighting a desperate battle with the extremely heavy “iron lump” under them.
There was a flurry of activity in the cockpit, and the scene was extremely chaotic at one point.
The approaching terrifying enemy was temporarily put behind their minds.
**Kirito and Ryoumen Sukuna (Yuji Itadori) team:**
“This is so abominable! What kind of crazy logic is this?!”
Veins bulged on Kirito’s forehead and sweat poured down his head.
He frantically manipulated the joystick with both hands, trying to keep Unit-01 steady.
He vaguely remembered that in the animation, the EVA’s movements should be synchronized with the pilot’s.
But no matter how he imitated the “walking” posture, Unit-01 just wouldn’t listen.
The bulky steel giant just staggered in place with a funny posture.
He was like a drunk, burly man who might fall down at any time.
“Hey, kid, are you able to do it?” Sukuna’s voice rang out.
Yuji Itadori’s mind was filled with impatience towards the King of Curses.
“I can sense that this iron shell is quite powerful.”
“Don’t waste my precious patience on such nonsense!”
“I… of course I’m trying my best!” Kirito gritted his teeth, feeling unwilling.
He is a SAO cheater and a top VRMMORPG player!
How could I be completely stumped by a mere robot that was complex to operate?
Kirito took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He recalled his experience in all the mecha games he had played.
Then he pushed the joystick forward and stepped hard on the pedal!
“It’s moving! It’s really moving!” Kirito felt an instant surge of ecstasy in his heart.
Unit-01 seemed to have obeyed the command and indeed took a big step forward!
However, the smile on his face didn’t last more than three seconds.
Unit-01 lost its balance and its huge body fell forward with a loud bang!
“Wa …
The cockpit suddenly began to spin, and Kirito let out a shrill scream.
If he hadn’t been securely restrained by his seatbelt, he would have landed face first on the ground.
[Alert: Synchronization rate has dropped sharply by 10%! The machine has suffered minor damage!]“Useless brat! What a waste!” Sukuna cursed angrily.
He was extremely disappointed with Kirito’s shameful behavior.
**Saber Altria and Accelerator Team:**
On the other hand, the situation of Knight King Saber Artoria was not much better.
“This…what is the driving principle behind this? Why is my magic power ineffective?”
Saber frowned, and she tried to use her “Magic Release” skill.
Carefully inject it into the cold joystick, hoping for a reaction.
She hoped to control the iron golem like a beloved horse.
But the result was naturally like a drop in the ocean, and the steel creature did not move at all.
She then tried to communicate with the knight using his thoughts, trying to understand his “will”.
But apart from the touch of cold metal, nothing could be clearly felt.
“You damned piece of iron! Why won’t you obey my orders?”
Saber was a little mad, she would rather face the charge of thousands of troops.
I don’t want to continue to struggle with these complicated and cumbersome buttons and joysticks.
She felt proud of her chivalry and fighting instincts.
In the face of these modern technologies that flash with unknown light, they are all useless.
“Hey, that blonde woman over there, can you drive?”
Accelerator, who was sitting in the passenger seat, urged impatiently.
“If you keep dithering like this, that apostle will be in trouble.”
“But it’s about to hit us right in the face! Let me handle it!”
As he said that, Accelerator reached out his hand, trying to seize control of the driver’s seat.
“Stop! You rude barbarian!” Saber immediately spoke out to stop him.
She snapped sternly, “This machine is incredibly complex!”
“You must never treat it in such a barbaric and brutal way!”
“Huh? Precision? In my eyes, it’s just a pile of things.”
“These are scrap metal parts that I can easily dismantle at any time!”
Accelerator scoffed, a dangerous glint in his eyes.
He reached out and tried to forcibly unplug a component that looked like a core control.
[Alert: Warning! The co-pilot has a tendency to violently destroy the aircraft!][The synchronization rate has dropped by 8%! Please stop this dangerous behavior immediately!]“Look! It’s all your fault!” Saber glared at Accelerator.
I felt a headache because of this teammate who did what he wanted.
**Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch Lamperouge Team:**
In comparison, the situation of the group of Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch.
It’s a little better, but only “a little better”.
“Calm down, Misaka-san,” Lelouch’s voice remained calm.
He reminded: “According to the system prompts, synchronization rate and mental state are the key.”
“We must not be impatient now. First, we have to try.”
“Get familiar with the basic functions of these joysticks as quickly as possible and find the control balance.”
“And the correct method to make the machine move stably.”
Misaka Mikoto took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Although she is a psychic in Academy City, she has a Level 5 railgun.
But they knew nothing about how to operate this large manned machinery.
“I understand! I’ll try my best!” She gritted her teeth.
Start carefully trying to push the joystick in front of you.
At the same time, he was concentrating on sensing the subtle feedback from Unit-01.
However, Unit-01’s movements still appeared extremely clumsy and unbearable.
Every wobbly step was like dancing a funny old-age disco.
Looking outside the cockpit, inside the NERV temporary command room, were Misato Katsuragi and the others.
My eyelids were twitching uncontrollably and my heart was in my throat.
“Is this… is this really the EVA, our NERV’s proud decisive battle weapon?”
The Hyuga operator looked at the funny movements of the Unit-01s on the screen.
I feel that the three views that I have built up over the years have been severely impacted.
“This group of temporary drivers of unknown origin… simply, simply…”
“You are wantonly wasting our precious EVA!” Aoba Shigeru covered his face in despair.
His voice was filled with incredible pain and powerlessness.
Chu Feng watched all this quietly through a special God’s perspective.
The corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up into a smile filled with amusement.
“That’s right, this kind of flustered and awkward feeling is exactly what we want!”
“I won’t torture you, the chosen ones, to death.”
“How can this reflect the essence of my ‘re-education’ this time?”
As for the one that is rapidly approaching, it is the one that has merged with Accelerator.
The “Vector Reflection” ability and the Armored Titan’s unparalleled collision ability.
Chu Feng’s modified version of Remiel said that it was just a small scene.
It’s just an appetizer carefully prepared for these “novice drivers”.
The real “surprises” are still waiting for you!
Chapter 48: Reversal! Sukuna-sama’s “Cursed Power Erosion Driving Method”! (Old Version)
Just as the various “heroes” were being tortured to death by Unit-01’s operating system, and the synchronization alarms were blaring one after another, the modified Sixth Angel, Remuel, which combined Accelerator’s “Vector Reflection” and the Armored Titan’s collision characteristics, had already rushed into the defense circle of Tokyo-3 with devastating momentum! Its tip shone with a dangerous light, foreshadowing the impending disaster.
“boom–!!!”
A thick beam of particles whizzed out from the tip of Remiel. However, a few dozen meters away from Unit-01 (Saber), which clumsily attempted to dodge, the beam was strangely distorted and reflected by an invisible barrier, shooting into the empty sky! The AT field’s defense seemed to be effective, but the distorted trajectory hinted at an unusual power.
“It’s an AT field! But… this Angel’s attack actually has vector manipulation capabilities?!” Inside the NERV command room, Dr. Akagi Ritsuko stared at the analytical data on the screen, her expression more serious than ever. This combination of power was beyond her expectations.
Then, Remiel’s massive blue octahedron suddenly accelerated, like a cannonball, slamming fiercely into Unit-01 (the Misaka Misaka Team), which had barely regained its footing! The impact unleashed a terrifying gust of wind.
“AT force field, full blast!” Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch roared at the same time, and a light orange hexagonal energy barrier quickly unfolded on the surface of the Unit 01 they were driving, trying to block the fatal blow.
“Bang!!!!”
A deafening roar echoed like the toll of Doomsday. Even the fully deployed AT field couldn’t completely neutralize the devastating impact. Misaka Mikoto’s Unit-01 was thrown back, seemingly out of control. The cockpit shook violently, its synchronization rate plummeted, and alarms blared.
“Damn it! This guy’s melee attack is too strong!” Misaka Mikoto gritted her teeth, her arms trembling slightly from the huge reaction force. She had never imagined that there would be such a brutal enemy.
Seeing the Saber team and the Misaka Mikoto team locked in a life-and-death battle, the other Unit-01s were still clumsily trying to organize effective attacks or conduct messy defenses. The entire battlefield scene was once precarious, and the shadow of failure loomed.
At this moment, Ryoumen Sukuna, who had been silent the entire time, watching Kirito operate Unit-01 like a burlesque square dance, finally lost all patience. He scoffed, thinking that the fight between these little brats was child’s play.
“Kid, get out of my way, you’re in the way!” Sukuna’s cold voice was like a cold wind from the underworld, exploding in Yuji Itadori’s mind, carrying with it an unquestionable absolute majesty and murderous intent.
“Eh? Master Sukuna? You… you can drive this big thing?” Kirito (the driver) paused and asked in surprise. He had never imagined that the Curse King would have such an “interest”.
“Hehehe… A mere iron shell infused with a soul, what’s so difficult about that?” Sukuna let out a chilling, sinister laugh. “I’m more interested in the ‘soul’ inside it!”
Before he finished speaking, a terrifying cursed force far more powerful, more evil, and more pure than that seen in previous battles with Itadori suddenly erupted from Itadori Yuji’s body like a volcano! This cursed force did not spread outward wantonly, but like a group of living black venomous snakes, it precisely followed the neural connection system between the pilot and the EVA, madly and greedily pouring into the core of Unit-01!
“Buzz——!!!”
The Unit-01 containing Kirito and Sukuna suddenly emitted a sharp, intense buzzing sound. Amidst its deep purple paint, a large number of strange, twisted black curse patterns rapidly emerged. The patterns were identical to the ancient curse patterns that appeared on Sukuna’s body! Unit-01’s eyes also suddenly changed from their normal yellow to a chilling scarlet, flashing with a brutal, bloodthirsty light!
[Alert! Alert! The pilot’s mental state has been detected to be extremely abnormal! The spell power index has exceeded the critical value and is surging rapidly! Unknown high-energy erosion is occurring within the plug! The synchronization rate… the synchronization rate is rapidly climbing at an abnormal rate! Three hundred percent… four hundred percent… and still continuing!] The alarms in the cockpit were now continuous.
Inside the cockpit, Kirito stared in amazement at the events unfolding before him, watching the synchronization rate on the screen soar. He could clearly sense a terrifying force, so powerful it felt as if it could crush the stars, completely controlling Unit-01. The sole source of this power was none other than his seemingly tranquil “teammate” beside him—Ryomen Sukuna, the Cursed King from a thousand years ago!
Sukuna didn’t even bother touching the seemingly intricate joysticks and densely packed buttons. He simply closed his eyes in arrogance, and with the absolute will of the Millennium Curse King and his bottomless, immense cursed energy, he forcibly “possessed” the body of Unit-01, hailed as a “universal humanoid decisive weapon.” To him, it was just a matter of changing bodies for fun.
“roar–!!!”
A roar that wasn’t human, nor was it simply the roar of machinery. It was more like the furious roar of some unparalleled beast awakened from the ancient wilderness. From the mouth of Unit-01, possessed by Sukuna, it resounded through the heavens! The roar was filled with brutality and unbridled unruliness!
The next second, this Unit 01 covered with ominous runes started moving!
Its movements were no longer clumsy or slow, instead brimming with the terrifying power of primitive savagery and unimaginable agility! With a speed completely belying its immense weight, it transformed into a blurry purple-black afterimage, tearing through the air and charging headfirst into the demonically modified Remiel wreaking havoc on the battlefield!
“What…what is that?!”
“Evangelion Unit-01…did it go berserk?! Or was it contaminated?!”
Inside the NERV command room, Katsuragi Misato, Akagi Ritsuko, and the others watched the main screen display the image of Unit-01, which had completely changed, exuding an ominous aura. They all jumped out of their command seats in shock, their faces filled with disbelief and deep horror. This was beyond all expectations!
Even Chu Feng, who had been watching the battle from a bird’s-eye view, enjoying the feeling of being in control, widened his eyes slightly at this moment, and an irrepressible arc of excitement appeared at the corner of his mouth. “Oh? Using cursed energy to directly erode the EVA’s neural control system? Forcibly seizing control and even reverse the synchronization rate to such an extent? This guy Sukuna… he really always manages to bring unexpected ‘surprises’ to this group leader! This reversal, I give it full marks! It’s so exciting!”
On the battlefield, the massive, gleaming crystal of the modified Remiel seemed to sense the unprecedented, deadly threat posed by the Curse Rune Unit-01. It immediately ceased attacking other targets and swiftly turned its gun. A high-energy particle beam infused with vector reflection properties ripped through the atmosphere once again, bursting forth, aiming directly at the Sukuna EVA!
However, facing this devastating blow, Unit-01, which was covered with curse patterns, simply raised a huge curse-patched hand slowly and disdainfully, its action full of arrogance that looked down on everything.
“Field expansion: Demon Subduing Cook (imitation)!” Sukuna’s low and hoarse voice, with a hint of teasing, resounded throughout the battlefield through the loudspeaker of Unit 01.
Although Sukuna only used Unit-01 as a medium to perform an incomplete and even crude imitation version, the terrifying pressure and the prototype of the domain that came from the Curse King himself instantly caused the space around Unit-01 to twist and vibrate violently, as if even the light was swallowed by the invisible force!
The particle beam, powerful enough to penetrate several layers of special armor, disappeared like a drop in the ocean the moment it reached that distorted space. It was continuously sliced, decomposed, and annihilated by countless invisible blades, ultimately completely transforming into a scattering of harmless light points, dissipating into nothingness! The previously invincible vector properties seemed so ridiculous in the face of absolute power.
“What?! Even that level of vector reflection was easily cracked?!” Chu Feng’s eyes lit up, gleaming with a light of “interest.” This wasn’t just a matter of driving skill; it was clearly a conflict of rules at a higher level! A curse mocking science!
Mr. Sukuna’s “cursed force erosion driving method” and the unreasonable “simulated field expansion” directly raised the difficulty of this copy, which was supposed to be “driver re-education”, to a whole new and desperate dimension!
He was already looking forward to the wonderful expressions of other group members when they saw this scene.
This is the “miracle reversal” he wants!
Chapter 49: The prototype of the championship? Chu Feng: Everything is possible! (Old version)
Mr. Sukuna’s “Imitation Demon-Subduing Chef” easily resolved the particle cannon attack of the modified Remiel. This scene not only plunged the NERV headquarters into silence, but also stunned the other contestants who were struggling to hold on.
“Are you…are you kidding? What just happened was…the expansion of a field?” Inside the cockpit of Misaka Mikoto’s crew, Misaka Mikoto looked at the Cursed Unit-01 on the screen, which was emitting an ominous aura, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her usually confident face.
“No, the structure is incomplete. It’s more like an imitation of a certain concept, but the power of the rules it contains… is indeed extraordinary.” Lelouch’s eyes flickered behind his glasses. “That teammate of Itadori Yuji, Ryoumen Sukuna, his danger level needs to be reassessed.”
The duo of Saber and Accelerator also temporarily stopped dealing with the Angels. Saber said solemnly, “What a powerful sense of oppression! That black Unit-01 feels more dangerous to me than any enemy we’ve faced before!”
Accelerator grinned, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “Ha! This is getting more and more interesting! That guy seems to be even more destructive than me!”
On the battlefield, after Curse Rune Unit-01 neutralized Remiel’s attack, it did not give it any chance to breathe.
“Hehehe… It’s a nice toy, but unfortunately, it’s too fragile!” Sukuna’s voice was filled with a hint of mockery. The Eva-01 covered with curse patterns stomped on the ground suddenly, and its huge body appeared in front of the modified Remuel as if teleporting!
Faced with Remiel’s hard octahedral core, Unit 01 under Sukuna’s control was too lazy to even use the AT force field or weapons, but directly stretched out a huge palm covered with curse runes!
“untie!”
Following Sukuna’s low shout, an invisible cutting force burst out from the palm of Unit-01!
The apostle core, which was strong enough to withstand the attack of N2 thunder, was easily cut and disintegrated like tofu before Sukuna’s simple word “destruction”! The energy that made up Remiel’s body instantly became unstable and began to dissipate crazily!
“It’s not over yet!” Sukuna seemed to be still unsatisfied, and the other hand of the Curse-Rune Unit-01 followed closely and directly inserted into the core of Remiel that was about to collapse!
“open!”
Another loud shout, the violent cursed power along with the physical force of Unit-01, forcibly tore the modified Remiel apart from the inside!
A deafening explosion resounded through the sky. The once invincible Sixth Angel, Remiel (Chu Feng’s magically modified and enhanced version), was unable to fully display his proud “vector reflection” and “Armored Titan characteristics”. He was violently dismantled into light particles all over the sky by Master Sukuna in an almost humiliating manner!
“Is this… is this the end?” Kirito, in the cockpit, watched Sukuna’s “one-man show” from beginning to end, completely paralyzed. He had originally thought this would be a grueling team battle, but instead, his teammate transformed into a super boss and instantly defeated the final boss! This script was wrong!
[Instance System: Target Sixth Apostle, Remiel (Magic Revamp) has been eliminated. The pilot retraining mission for EVA: Apostle Advent has been completed. Scoring and calculations have begun…]As the prompt sound of the end of the copy rang out, all the contestants were teleported back to their respective worlds.
In the chat group, Sukuna’s shocking performance once again caused an uproar.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: …I take back what I said before. Compared to that Ryoumen Sukuna, Accelerator is just a sweet kid!
Accelerator: Huh?! Bilibili, what did you say?! You wanna fight?!
[SAO Cheater Kazuto Kiritani: Um… although the process was a little unexpected, we won, right? (cold sweat)][Chu Feng: Congratulations to everyone for successfully clearing the second level! Now we’ll announce the second level points and overall rankings!]The virtual list unfolds again.
[Top of the Second Stage Scoreboard: Team Kazuto Kiriya and Ryoumen Sukuna! Score: 2500 points! (This includes the Special Reversal Score: SS-Rank – Cursed Power Erosion Piloting)]Comment: While everyone was wondering how to pilot an EVA, someone chose to become one! Ryoumen Sukuna, with his unique cursed-force-eroding piloting method, perfectly demonstrated that rules are meant to be broken! His performance was both subversive and entertaining, with a truly reversal effect!
Seeing these scores, especially the SS-level reversal score, the other groups were silent. How could they even compare? They were simply flipping the table and not playing by the rules!
[First place in the overall standings: Team Kazuto Kiritani and Ryoumen Sukuna! Total points: 1650 (first stage) + 2500 (second stage) = 4150 points!]Second place in the overall standings: Misaka Mikoto, Lelouch, and Lamperouge team! Total points: 1850 (first stage) + 1500 (second stage, points earned from killing the virtual Angel projections through regular teamwork) = 3350 points!
Third place in the overall standings: Saber, Altria, and Accelerator team! Total points: 1680 (first stage) + 1450 (second stage) = 3130 points!
…
Kirito and Sukuna’s team successfully overtook the opponent in total points and took the top spot thanks to their incredible performance in the second round!
Saber Altria: …Although I am somewhat unwilling to accept this, Lord Ryoumen Sukuna’s strength is truly unfathomable. 】
Lelouch Lamperouge: Haha, what an unexpected dark horse. It seems it’s still too early to tell who will be the final champion.
The discussion about the championship in the group instantly exploded, and most people believed that with the BUG-like existence of Mr. Sukuna, Kirito’s team’s championship was almost a foregone conclusion.
At this moment, Chu Feng spoke slowly.
Chu Feng: Haha, everyone’s really enthusiastic. But I never said the competition only had two rounds, ok? The real showdown is still to come.
[Chu Feng: Moreover, the rules of the final level may bring even greater surprises to everyone. Therefore, the current ranking does not represent the final result. Everything is possible, isn’t it?]Chu Feng’s words were full of mystery, successfully shifting everyone’s attention from Sukuna’s strength to the anticipation of the final battle.
The champion of the competition seems to be full of suspense!
Chapter 50 Final Battle Preview! “Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation)”! (Old Version)
Chu Feng’s words “Everything is possible” were like a drop of cold water poured into hot oil, instantly filling the already somewhat clear championship discussion in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group] with fog and gunpowder again.
[Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: The Final Stage? And there are even more surprising rules? Hey, group leader, what the hell are you doing?! Just tell us straight up, don’t keep us in suspense!] Misaka Mikoto was the first to lose her patience. She didn’t want to be thrown off course at the last minute because of some bizarre rule.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Oh? The final stage that renders the current ranking meaningless… It sounds like it won’t be a simple confrontation of force or tactics. Lelouch keenly sensed something unusual.
[Saber Altria: No matter what the final test is, I will do my best for the future of Britain!] Saber is still the king full of chivalrous faith.
Accelerator: Ha! Who cares about the rules? As long as we can have a good fight! I hope the opponent in the final stage won’t be as weak as that octopus! Accelerator is referring to Remiel, who was killed instantly by Sukuna.
[SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto: …I have a bad feeling.] Kirito silently glanced at Sukuna-san’s glorious record in the chat log, feeling that his own road to becoming a champion was still bumpy.
Chu Feng had been waiting for this moment of intense excitement. He cleared his throat and, with a tone that carried a touch of the majesty of a creator god, announced the details of the final battle, which would overturn everyone’s understanding.
Chu Feng: Congratulations to all the contestants on your successful advancement to the final battle of the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition]! Now, I will announce the final dungeon mode—Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation)!
Battle of the Multiverse Editor?!
As soon as this title came out, the group was silent for a few seconds, and then burst into exclamations and questions that were more intense than ever before.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Editor Wars?! Group leader, are you kidding me? Are you asking us to be editors… too?
Ainz Ooal Gown, Lord of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick: This… this is truly beyond imagination. Could it be that the group leader intends to grant us some editing privileges? There was a hint of disbelief in Bone King’s voice.
Chu Feng: That’s right! Just as you thought! In the final battle, you will no longer be mere pawns, but will also have the opportunity to experience the feeling of being the chess master!
[Chu Feng: The rules for the final level are as follows——]Chu Feng: First, all teams that successfully advance will receive a [Micro-Instance Editor (Competition Trial Version)] provided by the group owner. This editor has basic scene building, NPC template loading (the resource library is provided by the group owner, including some low-level anime characters and original creatures), simple logic command editing, and other functions.
[Chu Feng: Second, each team needs to design and build a small, defensive or enemy-trapping dungeon with unique rules or themes within the specified time (24 hours) using the editor and limited initial resources.][Chu Feng: 3. After the instance is complete, each team will command the NPC units within their instance to connect with and attack the instances of other teams! Your goal is to, while protecting your own instance’s core from being destroyed, destroy the other team’s instance’s core as much as possible, or disable their NPC units.]Chu Feng: Fourth, special reminder! While the teams are battling each other, this group leader will also periodically and indiscriminately release my carefully curated [World Will Scavengers (High-Intensity Elite NPCs)] into all participating dungeons! These scavengers possess extremely destructive power and targeted abilities, posing a significant threat to all dungeons! Whether you can survive this multi-party melee and persevere to the end depends on your abilities!
Chu Feng: Fifth, the final scoring will be based on a comprehensive assessment of each team’s dungeon creativity, resource utilization, NPC command skills, offensive and defensive records, and their performance against the World Will Scavengers! Reversal scoring will still be valid; those who can design unexpected dungeon mechanics or tactics will receive extremely high bonus points!
After Chu Feng announced this series of earth-shattering rules, the entire chat group fell into a strange silence that lasted for a minute.
Then, there was exclamation and uproar like a volcanic eruption!
Let us design our own copy?!
And you have to command NPCs to fight other teams’ dungeons?!
At the same time, we have to defend against the super NPCs deployed by the group leader? !
This is no longer a simple battle, it is an all-round test of creativity, strategy, tactics, and even the understanding of the essence of editing!
[SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: This… This is just like… Let us be GMs ourselves and have a mod war with each other!] As a game geek, Kirito immediately understood the core of this model.
Lelouch Lamperouge: …I see. The group leader’s goal isn’t just to test our combat abilities, but also our understanding and creativity of the rules? Interesting, very interesting!] Lelouch’s eyes gleamed with an unprecedented glint. This battle, where the entire battlefield was transformed into a chessboard, where even the rules could be partially customized, was practically tailor-made for him!
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Designing a copy by yourself… It sounds complicated, but… If I could design a copy specifically to counter a certain white-haired bastard…] A dangerous smile appeared on Misaka Misaka’s lips, and her eyes unconsciously glanced at Accelerator’s avatar.
Accelerator: Huh? Throwing your own garbage at each other? Sounds like a good idea! I want to see whose garbage is tougher!
Even Sukuna, who had never paid much attention to the rules of the game, now became interested in this editor battle through Yuji’s perspective.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Oh? You create your own battlefield, set your own rules? Humph, if I could freely edit a world filled with flesh, blood, and wailing… that would be quite a pleasure.]Chu Feng looked at the group members’ shocked and excited reactions with satisfaction.
That’s right, this is one of the real purposes of his organizing this competition – to screen out those who not only have strong strength, but also have wild imagination, dare to break the rules, and can even touch the level of rules!
This multiverse editor battle (simulation) is not only a decisive battle for the championship, but also an in-depth exploration of the potential of the group members by Chu Feng and… an unconventional editing teaching!
Of course, those world will scavengers who he has high hopes for will also make this teaching more impressive.
Chu Feng: Dear future master editors, I’ll give you one night to digest the rules and conceive your masterpieces. Tomorrow at this time, the final showdown will begin! I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of amazing twists you’ll bring me!
Chu Feng’s words opened the prelude to this upcoming, unprecedented final battle, which was full of infinite possibilities!
Who will be crowned the champion of the tournament? What kind of bizarre and amazing dungeons and strategies will these powerful figures from different anime worlds create after gaining partial editing authority?
All the answers will be revealed in tomorrow’s final battle!
Chu Feng also vaguely felt that the final result of this competition might open a new chapter for him and this [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group]!
Chapter 51: Decisive Battle! My First Experience with Editing Permissions! (Old Version)
The clamor and anticipation of the previous night had transformed into a nearly tangible, heated atmosphere within the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group]. When the countdown set by Chu Feng reached zero, the familiar yet slightly playful system notification sound rang out in the minds of every member who had advanced.
[System prompt: [The final battle of the First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition – Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation) has officially begun!]As soon as the words fell, all the contestants’ eyes flashed. A translucent control panel, imbued with a sense of technology and inscribed with unknown runes, suddenly appeared before them. In the center, a rotating cube emanated a soft glow, with clear text beside it: [Micro-Instance Editor (Competition Trial Version)].
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: This… is the editor? It feels a little more complicated than I imagined!] Kirito reached out and tentatively touched the control panel. A faint electric sensation came from his fingertips, and a large amount of information about the basic operations of the editor instantly flooded into his mind.
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Humph, it’s finally here! Let me see what this thing is all about! Accelerator, don’t mess me up!] While quickly absorbing the editor information, Misaka Mikoto habitually warned her nemesis teammate.
Accelerator: Huh? I need you to teach me how to play? Just don’t let your rubbish design hold me back! Accelerator grinned, his eyes filled with intense interest in this new toy and a subtle eagerness to try it out.
Saber Altria: Using the power of editors to construct a barrier for the Trial… This is truly an unprecedented experience. Sir Accelerator, we must treat this with caution. This is not just a contest of strength, but also a clash of wisdom and ideals. Saber’s expression was serious; she had already begun to consider how to incorporate the spirit of chivalry into the dungeon design.
Lelouch Lamperouge: “What a generous leader! You’ve granted us this experience so close to the power of God. Now, let us savor both the joy and the cruelty of this creation.” Lelouch’s lips curved slightly, his eyes behind his glasses gleaming with an all-seeing light.
The material library provided by Chu Feng is open to all teams. It contains various basic terrain modules, trap mechanism templates, low-level monster NPC data (from goblins to ordinary aliens, from zombies to basic magical creatures), and even some simplified versions of classic small mechanisms that were reversed by team members in the copies he designed.
Resource points are limited. How to maximize the characteristics and strength of the copy within limited resources has become the first problem facing all teams.
Saber and Accelerator’s team were caught in a huge conflict of ideologies from the very beginning.
Saber Altria: I think we should set up a Hero’s Trial Corridor in the core area of our dungeon! The traps there will not only test the invader’s strength, but also their character and courage! For example, a flaming bridge that requires sacrifice to cross, and a gate of wisdom that can only be opened with an honest answer! Saber carefully sketched her ideas on the editor.
Accelerator: Huh?! What are you talking about? Who would fall for something so slow and tedious? I’d just turn the entrance into a one-way vector maze! With every step, the vector direction of the person entering would randomly change, leaving them unable to tell front from back, left from right, and spinning in circles until they die! That’s efficiency! Accelerator interrupted rudely, attempting to transform Saber’s design into a jumble of chaotic arrows.
Saber Altria: This is unchivalrous! We should give our opponents a fair chance! Your plan is too sinister and lacks honor!
Accelerator: Can a sense of honor be eaten? Can it make those bastards surrender? Listen, little blonde girl, this is war, not playing house! I want absolute victory, not some frivolous knight’s self-satisfaction!
The two of them argued almost incessantly (mostly through the team chat). Saber clung to her chivalric traps, believing the truly powerful would break through them with honor. Accelerator, on the other hand, advocated for the most direct and brutal use of physical laws and vector calculations, leaving the enemy in utter despair.
In the end, after Chu Feng was kindly reminded that if he didn’t start designing, his resources would be cleared, the two reached a strange compromise.
In the first half of their instance, Accelerator led the construction of an area called the Chaos Vector Corridor. The walls, floor, and even the airflow within this area were covered in tiny, ever-shifting vectors. Once inside, intruders would feel invisible pulls and pushes from all directions, completely disorienting them and causing even characters with exceptional spatial perception to experience extreme discomfort.
Even more insidious, Accelerator had also set up several vector traps. For example, a seemingly safe platform would suddenly increase the downward force a hundredfold upon stepping on it, plunging the person directly into the ground. Or a passageway would suddenly have the walls on either side exert opposing vector forces, instantly squeezing the person.
After passing through the [Chaos Vector Corridor] (if anyone can make it through), they will be greeted by the [Glorious Trial Chamber] designed by Saber.
The style here suddenly changes, and it is filled with a sacred and solemn atmosphere. The ground is covered with red carpets, and the walls are hung with various knight emblems and murals praising courage.
But the traps here are also chivalrous. For example, a [Scales of Justice] requires the intruder to place what they consider most precious (conceptual) on one end. If the scales recognize its value, they can pass; otherwise, they will suffer a shock of belief (mental attack).
Or there’s a [Guardian Stone Statue], which will pose a moral dilemma. If you answer incorrectly or try to crack it with brute force, the statue will activate, becoming as powerful as a well-equipped knight captain.
The core area is a huge, constantly rotating spherical maze composed of vector arrows, with several small rooms inside that require specific knight virtues (such as sacrifice, mercy, and courage) to trigger the mechanism.
The entire copy is simply a forced stitching of chaotic evil and the Virgin of Order, full of a creepy sense of separation and an indescribable weird aesthetic.
Chu Feng (inner thoughts): Wow, wow! This combination is pure performance art! I wonder which unlucky soul will be the first to encounter this ice and fire dungeon.
The other teams were also furiously working on their own creations. Kirito and Sukuna’s team chat was unusually quiet, with only Sukuna’s occasional, meaningless chuckles. On Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch’s side, the atmosphere was pure academic seminar, with all sorts of complex instructions and logical structures being constantly proposed and optimized.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the twenty-four-hour construction time seemed both long and short to these novices who were just getting started with editing.
When the countdown ended, all teams’ [Micro-copy Editors] simultaneously locked the final design.
[System prompt: All participating teams have completed the dungeon construction! The Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation) attack phase is about to begin!][Chu Feng: Everyone, are you ready for the first wave of impact? Friendly reminder, my world’s will scavengers are very strict~ They will thoroughly purify unqualified creations.]Chu Feng’s voice, which carried a hint of evil taste, resounded throughout the crowd, causing those who had just finished their work to feel nervous.
Who designed the most ingenious copy, or… the most disappointing one?
The ultimate battle centered around creation and destruction, wisdom and violence, has already begun its chaotic and magnificent prelude!
Chapter 52: Kirito and Sukuna: We are responsible for the demolition, you can do whatever you want! (Old version)
Just as the design of the dramatic conflict-filled copy of Saber and Accelerator came to an end, the creations of several other teams gradually took shape, each with a different style and full of the team members’ distinctive personal imprints.
Among them, the most surprising and the one that Chu Feng secretly looked forward to the most was the group of Kirito and Sukuna (in the body of Yuji Itadori).
Common sense would dictate that Kirito, as a seasoned gamer, would prefer to design classic mazes, puzzles, or instances with elaborate boss battles. However, throughout the team chat, Sukuna’s whispers, tinged with a hint of amusement and disdain, were the only real chatter.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji): Kid, get rid of all those fancy things. Mazes? Traps? Those kinds of things are only for the weak.][SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: But, Sukuna-sama, the editor provides many interesting mechanic modules. If used properly, you can win with a weak advantage…][Ryoumen Sukuna: Shut up. In my vocabulary, there’s no such thing as the weak defeating the strong, only crushing and being crushed. Simply invest all your resources into increasing the attack power and number of your sacrifices. Leave the rest to me.]The so-called sacrifices naturally refer to the low-level monster NPCs provided in the editor’s material library.
So, while other teams were still racking their brains to think of how to use limited resources to design traps and mechanisms that were both creative and effectively defended, Kirito’s group had an extremely unique style.
Their miniature replica, if it could be called a replica, was spartan in its construction. There were no complex mazes, no elaborate mechanisms, and even few decent shelters. The core area of the entire replica was a vast, empty circular arena.
Almost 90% of all their resource points were invested in the two options of increasing the number of NPCs and strengthening their basic attack power.
Goblins were strengthened into violent goblins with gnarled muscles, zombies evolved into faster-moving zombies, and even the lowest-level slimes were endowed with the properties of strong acid corrosion and splitting and proliferation.
These NPCs densely packed together at the edge of the arena, like a black tide, exuding an unsettling aura of violence. In the center of the arena, designated by Sukuna, stood a throne constructed from countless bones, emitting an ominous red glow.
SAO Cheater Kazuto Kiritani (laughing bitterly): This isn’t a dungeon, it’s a monster siege… and there are only monsters, no castle…
Kirito could almost foresee what kind of rude and unreasonable welcome ceremony the NPC units of other teams would face when they connected to their copy.
We’ll take care of the demolition, you guys do whatever you want. This sentence, casually uttered by Sukuna in the team chat, perfectly summarizes the core design concept of their dungeon.
Chu Feng looked at the final design drawings of Kirito and Sukuna’s team, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Chu Feng (inner thoughts): This… this isn’t just laziness, this is outright contempt! Completely abandoning strategy and technique in pursuit of the ultimate aesthetic of violence? However, that does fit Sukuna’s personality. I wonder how this pure force will fare against the other team’s meticulously planned tactics.
In sharp contrast to the simplicity and roughness of the Kirito and Sukuna group is naturally the intellectual combination of Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch.
Their team channel has been filled with an efficient and calm academic discussion atmosphere from the very beginning.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Misaka-san, according to your calculations, if we connect the pressure-sensing mechanism at the entrance to the electromagnetic acceleration track in series, and also use a visual deception illusion module, can we accurately guide the enemy into our pre-set A-chain trap area the moment they enter?
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Theoretically, it’s feasible. However, the charging time of the electromagnetic rail and the synchronization accuracy of the phantom module need to be further optimized. I suggest adding two micro-current sensors at points B and C as a secondary calibration to ensure that the chain reaction is triggered correctly.]Lelouch Lamperouge: Very good. Then, after trap area A is triggered, I’ll use the slight elevation difference in the terrain to guide the enemy to the plasma maze at point D. I’ll deploy a logic bomb (a command that, upon triggering a specific condition, temporarily disrupts the logic of all NPCs in the area) at the core node of the maze.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun Misaka Mikoto: The logic bomb’s range and duration require precise control. I don’t want my electromagnetic towers affected. Additionally, I’ll set up controlled EMP release points at several key points in the maze, specifically targeting mechanized or energy-dependent NPC units.
Their conversation was filled with technical jargon and precise calculations. Their replica blueprint resembled a complex and precise circuit board, with countless lines and nodes interwoven, each one linked together, each affecting the entire system.
Its core design concept is chain reaction and precise control.
They cleverly allocated limited resources to various small but efficient mechanisms, and through sophisticated logic programming, enabled these mechanisms to be triggered one after another like dominoes.
An invader might just step on a wrong tile, which would trigger a series of chain reactions: ground collapse, magnetic binding, high-voltage power grid, energy pulse… There are even cognitive traps carefully designed by Lelouch that exploit the visual and auditory loopholes of NPCs.
The core area of their dungeon is a computing center surrounded by several towering electromagnetic towers. These towers are not only the main firepower output points of the Misaka Mikoto, but also the control nodes and energy supply sources of the entire dungeon chain mechanism.
Chu Feng (inner thoughts): An intellectual crush? Lelouch’s tactical planning, combined with Misaka Mikoto’s engineering prowess, this combination is truly formidable. Their copy is like a sophisticated hunting machine; once prey enters, it’s disintegrated layer by layer.
Simple and crude force versus precisely calculated ingenuity, which strategy will gain the upper hand in the upcoming offensive?
Chu Feng’s heart was full of anticipation.
He could already foresee what kind of intense sparks would erupt when these two copies with completely different styles were connected.
While all the teams were focusing on each other’s creations, Chu Feng quietly called up a special interface of his editor.
On the interface, rows of NPC templates exuding a dangerous aura are quietly displayed, and their name suffixes, without exception, all have the word “Scavenger”.
Chu Feng (with a wicked smile): Little ones, are you ready to face your final examiners? I hope your work will give them more time to clean up.
The horn of the offensive phase is about to sound!
Chapter 53: Reversal! Chu Feng’s scavenger is immune to “plot kill”! (Old version)
[System prompt: The “Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation)” attack phase has officially begun! Team dungeons will be randomly “connected.” Please prepare for “friendly visits” from other teams and “special attention” from group leaders!]As Chu Feng’s malicious notification sounded, all the contestants felt their mini-copy editors tremble slightly. Then, at the edge of their respective copies, one or more light gates emitting spatial ripples appeared out of thin air.
“Connection established!” Kirito shouted immediately. He could sense that his “simple” arena copy was connected to at least two other copies at the same time.
Almost simultaneously, a variety of NPC units began to emerge from the light gates. There were goblins wielding crude weapons, groups of zombies moving with a slightly stiff posture, and even some elemental creatures shimmering with magical brilliance.
These were obviously the first wave of “cannon fodder” exploratory troops sent by other teams.
However, Sukuna just lazily glanced at the “miscellaneous soldiers” pouring out of the light gate, with a sneer of disdain on his lips, and he didn’t even bother to raise his hand.
Beneath his throne filled with bones, the “violent goblin” army and the “sprinting corpse” brigade that had already assembled, like sharks smelling blood, let out bursts of low roars and took the initiative to meet them!
A chaotic melee involving only low-level NPCs instantly erupted within the arena between Kirito and Sukuna! The advantage of numbers was immediately apparent. Despite the diverse array of NPCs on the opposing team, they were quickly overwhelmed and shredded by Sukuna’s seemingly endless “cannon fodder.”
On the other side, the “chain trap hunting ground” carefully constructed by Misaka Mikoto and Lelouch also welcomed the first batch of “guests”.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Are you here…Misaka-san, follow Plan A and activate the pressure sensor and electromagnetic acceleration rail at the entrance.
[Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Got it!]Several “Glorious Knights and Squires” (low-level cannon fodder Saber had created with a few resource points) from Saber and Accelerator’s team had just stepped into their dungeon entrance when the ground beneath their feet began to vibrate slightly. Immediately afterwards, a powerful electromagnetic force erupted from the ground, accompanied by a cleverly designed visual illusion. Without even a moment to react, the Knights and Squires were “sucked” into a narrow, dangerously flashing passage!
Chain trap, start!
However, just as the “friendly exchanges” between the copies of each team had just begun, and no one had time to feel happy or upset about their initial results, a heart-pounding and terrifying aura descended into every micro copy without any warning!
[Chu Feng: Everyone, my “World Will Scavengers” are here to visit~ Please treat them well! ]Along with Chu Feng’s voice that sounded like a devil’s whisper, the space was forcibly torn apart near the core area of each copy, and several humanoid creatures, which were completely black and of various shapes, but all exuded coldness, deathly silence, and a pure will of “clearing”, slowly descended.
They have no facial features, only smooth masks, and their bodies are engraved with complex patterns that no one can understand. In their hands, they hold various energy weapons with ancient shapes but obviously powerful at first glance.
“Is this… an NPC deployed by the group leader?” Lelouch’s brows were instantly furrowed. He felt an unprecedented pressure from these “scavengers”, a pure “threat” without any emotion.
“It doesn’t look easy to deal with!” Misaka Mikoto also put away the relaxed look on her face, her instinct was frantically sounding the alarm.
One of the “scavengers” holding a huge energy sickle ignored the various NPCs fighting around him and walked straight towards the “computing center” of Lelouch and Misaka Misaka’s copy – those towering electromagnetic towers.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Targeting the core area? Misaka-san, activate the EMP trap in area B7 and try to disable its mobility! At the same time, order the nearby ‘Suicide Beetle’ NPC to approach!
Lelouch quickly gave the order. He had determined through preliminary observation that this “Scavenger” seemed to be an energy-driven unit.
Misaka Mikoto immediately executed the order, and a strong electromagnetic pulse erupted under the feet of the “Scavenger”. However, a shocking scene occurred!
The EMP, which was enough to instantly paralyze ordinary mechanical units, had no effect on the “Scavenger”! It didn’t even pause for a moment, continuing to move forward towards the electromagnetic tower.
“EMP is ineffective?!” Misaka Mikoto was shocked.
“Is it a special energy shield? Or… is it immune to this kind of conventional means?” Lelouch’s expression also became solemn.
“Then try this!” Misaka’s eyes narrowed, and a dazzling flash of lightning began to gather at the top of one of the electromagnetic towers. “Radar, lock on to the target, and fire!”
An extremely condensed orange-yellow beam of light roared out at three times the speed of sound and accurately hit the “scavenger”!
Faced with this terrifying attack that was enough to instantly vaporize a tank, the “scavenger” simply raised the energy sickle in his hand and slashed it lightly.
laugh–
A pitch-black space crack appeared out of nowhere where the sickle passed, and half of the violent railgun was swallowed by the crack. The remaining half of the energy brushed past the edge of the “Scavenger”, leaving only an insignificant scorch mark on its black armor!
“How… How is this possible?! My railgun actually…” Misaka Mikoto’s eyes were filled with disbelief. That was her signature attack, and it was so easily neutralized?
“It’s not a suppression of energy levels, but… a deflection of the rules!” Lelouch’s pupils suddenly contracted. He keenly grasped the key point. “Its weapon, or rather, it itself, seems to be able to interfere with the laws of physics to a certain extent!”
“In that case…” A fierce look flashed in Lelouch’s eyes, “Then, I will use absolute orders to restrain your actions!”
He locked his gaze on the “Scavenger”, took a deep breath, and the scarlet bird mark in his left eye suddenly lit up!
“In the name of Lelouch Vi Britannia, I order you to stop!”
The power of Geass, activate!
In Lelouch’s past experience, anyone who was watched by him and given an absolute order could not resist, no matter how strong their will was.
However, strange things happened again!
Upon hearing Lelouch’s command, the complex patterns on the “Scavenger”‘s smooth visor flickered briefly before returning to normal. It continued its unwavering march toward the electromagnetic tower, as if Lelouch’s Geass, powerful enough to overthrow an empire, had been a meaningless whim.
“Geass…is ineffective?!” This time, even the usually calm Lelouch showed a rare look of astonishment on his face.
Chu Feng (sipping tea leisurely from a God’s perspective, internally remarking): Naive. My little cuties are immune to plot-killing.
One of the core characteristics that Chu Feng set for these “world will scavengers” is – [absolute logical execution].
This means they disregard any abilities based on “special settings,” “idealistic power,” “forced orders,” or “plot convenience.” Whether it’s the absolute control of the mind like Geass or the high-energy attacks like Misaka Mikoto’s Railgun, as long as the “rules” involved fall outside the “basic combat logic” followed by the Scavengers, they will be significantly weakened or even rendered ineffective!
They only follow the most primitive and basic combat rules: search for enemies, analyze threat levels, choose the best attack method, and eliminate targets.
All the fancy special abilities are like dreams and bubbles in front of them.
All teams that relied on special rules or powerful skills for dungeon design suffered a heavy loss! Their once-vaunted “kill traps” or “unsolvable control” were rendered ineffective by these unreasonable “scavengers.”
The balance of the battlefield seemed to tilt towards Chu Feng, the “mastermind” in an instant.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun, Misaka Mikoto (Team Channel): Damn it! What the hell is this thing made of?! Is it just a matter of primitive physical attacks?!
Lelouch Lamperouge (Team Channel): Calm down, Misaka-san. Since it follows ‘basic combat logic,’ it must have patterns and weaknesses. We just haven’t found them yet…
Chu Feng’s “malice” was clearly conveyed to every contestant through these stubborn “scavengers”.
Faced with an enemy that is almost immune to all “stupid operations”, who can be the first to find their “basic logic” weaknesses and thus open a breakthrough?
The difficulty of this decisive battle obviously exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Chapter 54: The Contest Ends! The Champion and the Unexpected MVP! (Old Version)
“boom–!!”
Another carefully designed “Magic Spire” collapsed under the simple yet powerful energy slash of the “Scavenger”, and the splashing rubble and smoke filled the entire miniature copy space.
Saber gasped. Her proud “Chivalry Labyrinth” had been torn to pieces by these unromantic black iron lumps. The traps she and Accelerator had designed to target “intelligent creatures” were practically useless before these scavengers who only knew “basic combat logic.”
Saber Altria (Team Channel): These… ‘Scavengers’ seem to only target the core area. They ignore the NPCs and fortifications we’ve deployed on the periphery, unless they block our path!
Accelerator (Team Channel): Tsk! Troublesome bastards! My vector manipulation is also very ineffective against them! Their attacks come with some kind of ‘rule disturbance’, making it difficult for my calculation formula to work perfectly!
Accelerator’s situation is slightly better. Thanks to the powerful versatility of vector operations, he can still barely deal with the Scavenger, but his “Micro Copy Core” is also in danger.
The situation of other teams was even more dire.
Some teams tried to use the “human wave tactics” to kill the scavengers, but their NPC units were harvested in large numbers like wheat. The scavenger’s area attack with almost no cooldown time was an absolute nightmare for low-level NPCs.
Teams that relied on specific character templates (such as summoning powerful mythical beasts or NPCs with special control skills) suffered the most from the Scavenger’s “story kill immunity.” Their ace NPCs’ attacks were either ineffective or easily defeated by the Scavenger in a highly “unscientific” yet “basic logic” way.
Chu Feng’s “malice” was fully demonstrated at this moment.
However, just when most teams were in a tough fight, and even the core members of several teams were ruthlessly destroyed by the scavengers and had to leave the stage in disgrace, a battlefield that was beyond everyone’s expectations showed amazing resilience.
Kirito and Sukuna’s “Violent Demolition Office”.
Their dungeon, that empty, skill-free arena, was also currently under siege by several “scavengers.” But strangely, the intensity of the battle far surpassed that of other, more elaborately designed dungeons.
The reasons are simple: “numbers” and “pure fighting instinct”.
“roar!!!”
Sukuna (in the form of Yuji) sat atop a throne made of bones with an extremely arrogant attitude. He did not directly participate in the battle, but like a true “Cursed King”, he overlooked the chaotic battlefield below. With his oppressive will, he commanded the endless “violent goblins” and “sprinting corpses” to launch wave after wave of fearless charges against the invading “scavengers”.
These low-level NPCs, driven by Sukuna’s will, are fearless and keep fighting one after another.
A scavenger holding a giant energy axe had just chopped dozens of goblins in front of him into pieces. The next second, more goblins rushed up from all directions. Some hugged his legs, some smashed his joints with simple stone axes, and some even bit his hard armor directly with their teeth.
The scavenger’s attack efficiency was extremely high, and each strike could take out a large number of NPC lives. However, the resources Kirito’s team had invested in “NPC numbers” almost like cheating had a miraculous effect at this moment.
Their NPCs seem endless!
[SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto (Team Channel, voice trembling): Master Sukuna… We… We seem to be collapsing! The Core’s defense index is rapidly decreasing!]Kirito’s heart leaped into his throat as he watched the red alarm flash on the control panel. Their “core” of the dungeon, the Skeleton Throne, was completely defenseless, relying solely on the flesh and blood of the NPCs.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (whispering from within Yuji, with a hint of gleeful cruelty): Oh? You can’t hold on any longer? Brat, it seems you still don’t understand… sometimes, the so-called battle is just so plain and simple.]Sukuna slowly raised one hand and pointed at a “scavenger” who was about to break through the NPC defense line and rush towards the Skeleton Throne.
“Crush it.”
Following Sukuna’s cold order, hundreds of “violent goblins” and “galloping corpses” who were originally fighting on their own, seemed to have received some kind of instructions, and instantly changed their attack targets, rushing towards the designated “scavenger” like a tide!
There are no tactics, no skills, only the most primitive and brutal beating!
Although the “Scavenger” was powerful, its movements became sluggish under this almost suicidal, saturation attack that ignored casualties. Each of its attacks could clear out a group of NPCs, but more NPCs would immediately fill in.
Chu Feng (inner thoughts): …Should I say he’s worthy of being the Curse King? This understanding of combat instincts, and this extreme exploitation of the value of cannon fodder… simply incredible!
Chu Feng discovered that his carefully designed “Scavenger”, with its characteristics of “immunity to plot killing” and “absolute logical execution”, was actually somewhat restricted in the face of Sukuna’s pure violence of “not caring about reason but only about results”.
The scavengers cannot understand “fear” and will not retreat because of the number of NPCs, but their basic AI logic, when faced with this “trade life for injury, and wear you down with numbers” tactic, can only follow the established procedures to carry out the “optimal solution” of clearing.
Sukuna took full advantage of this. He didn’t care about the NPC casualties at all. All he wanted was to use the lives of these “sacrifices” to consume the “fixed durability” of the “Scavenger”.
Time passes by every second.
More and more teams left the dungeon in disgrace because the core of the dungeon was destroyed.
After destroying two scavengers, Lelouch and Misaka Mikoto’s “Chain Trap Hunting Ground” was declared a failure because the core area was breached and all the electromagnetic towers were removed.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto (public screen): Damn it! I was almost there! These black iron lumps are too hard!
Lelouch Lamperouge (public screen): …What a powerful ‘chess piece’, group leader. I admit, I underestimated the power of ‘absolute logic’.
In the end, when the last contestant from another team was eliminated by the system, the only ones left on the battlefield of the entire “Multiverse Editor Battle (Simulation)” were Kirito and Sukuna, who were still struggling to resist, but the “Arena” where the Skeleton Throne still stood tall!
[System prompt: All other teams have been eliminated! Team “Kirito and Sukuna” perseveres to the end! The first Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition, the champion is born!][SAO cheater, Kazuto Kiritani (public screen, with ecstasy after surviving a disaster): Won… Won?! We actually won?!]This result is shocking!
No one expected that this group, which exuded an atmosphere of “simple and crude” and “giving up treatment” from beginning to end, could rely on the most primitive “numerical crushing” and Sukuna’s almost beast-like combat instinct to kill all opponents, including those tricky “scavengers” deployed by Chu Feng!
Accelerator (on screen): Huh?! Those two guys? You must be kidding!
[Saber Altria (public screen): …Although the process is somewhat…difficult to evaluate, the result is truly admirable.]Just as everyone was still digesting the unexpected outcome of the championship, Chu Feng’s voice rang out again.
Chu Feng: Congratulations to Kirito and Team Sukuna for winning the championship! The championship rewards will be distributed later! However, before the championship rewards are handed out, I would like to announce the MVP winner of this tournament!
MVP? And MVP?
[Chu Feng: The MVP of this competition is not awarded to a single individual, but to a team that unexpectedly performed a “god-level reversal combo” that amazed even this group leader! They are—]Chu Feng deliberately prolonged his voice to keep the audience in suspense.
[Chu Feng: Tanjiro Kamado from the world of Demon Slayer, and Megumi Fushiguro’s team from the world of Jujutsu Kaisen! ]Tanjiro and Fushiguro Megumi?
These two teams didn’t perform particularly well in previous games, and were even a little invisible. How could they be the MVPs?
There were a lot of question marks in the group.
[Chu Feng: In the second stage, ‘EVA: Angel Advent: Pilot Retraining,’ Tanjiro and Fushiguro Megumi were assigned to the same EVA Unit-01 (a simplified version). Faced with the powerful modified Angel, they were in dire straits. However, just as Unit-01 was about to be pierced by the Angel’s core, a miracle occurred!]Chu Feng called up the video playback of the copy at that time.
In the picture, Tanjiro’s strong will to never give up and Fushiguro Megumi’s cursed energy fluctuations that want to protect her companions, under extreme pressure, actually produced a wonderful resonance with the violent animal instincts of EVA Unit-01!
Tanjiro’s “Water Breathing” sword technique, unleashed through Unit-01’s movements, transforms into a torrent of blue water that slices through the AT field! Fushiguro Megumi’s Shikigami, Jade Dog and Nue, seemingly imbued with the armor and power of EVA, split from Unit-01’s back, transforming into two small but fierce EVA Shikigami, launching a fearless assisting attack on the Angel!
Chu Feng: Tanjiro Kamado’s ‘Sun Wheel Blade Conception’ and Megumi Fushiguro’s ‘Ten Shadow Spells’, under the special ‘catalyst’ of EVA, unexpectedly merged into a brand new combination skill – [Shinto, Beast Formation Incantation, EVA Trinity Onslaught]! In one fell swoop, they severely damaged the Modified Apostle, completing a stunning comeback!
Although the name of this combination skill was made up by Chu Feng on the spur of the moment, the scene in which one man and one EVA fought together with two EVA Shikigami was indeed full of indescribable impact and the charm of “divine reversal”.
Tanjiro Kamado (on social media, a bit embarrassed): Eh? At that time… I just thought I absolutely couldn’t give up…
[Fushiguro Megumi (online chat, slightly confused): …I just feel like I can make the Jade Dogs a little stronger…]These two honest children obviously haven’t fully understood what triggered them at that time.
But the other members of the group, especially the tech geeks and combat enthusiasts, were already going crazy.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Wait a minute! Abilities from different worldviews can be combined like this in EVA?! This is unscientific!
Lelouch Lamperouge: …An interesting phenomenon. Resonance of emotions, synchronization of wills, coupled with an unknown catalyst… Perhaps this is another form of ‘reversal’.
[Chu Feng: That’s right! Therefore, the MVP title is well deserved! The MVP rewards will be distributed later!]Chu Feng smiled faintly. This competition not only allowed him to collect a vast amount of “reversal points” and combat data, but more importantly, he saw the infinite possibilities displayed by these group members from different worlds on the “Editor” platform.
The “strength” of Kirito and Sukuna, the “cleverness” of Lelouch and Misaka Mikoto, and the “flash of inspiration” of Tanjiro and the dark horse Megumi Fushiguro all provide new inspiration for his future copy designs.
In particular, Sukuna’s original understanding of the “essence of combat” and Tanjiro and Fushiguro Megumi’s potential for “cross-border ability fusion” gave Chu Feng new ideas for the deeper use of the “editor”.
So, what exactly will the prizes be for the champion and MVP? And what new editor features will Chu Feng gain from this competition that will surprise even himself?
Everything will be revealed after the rewards are distributed!
Chapter 55: Big Bonus Giveaway! “World Fragments” and “Rule Editor (First Edition)”! (Old Version)
The smoke from the competition hadn’t yet completely cleared, but the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group] was already abuzz. Some sighed in regret over the championship, others were convinced, but most were eagerly anticipating the upcoming rewards and what new tricks Chu Feng, the gold medal planner (dog head), would come up with.
[Chu Feng: Okay, everyone, please be quiet. The exciting awards ceremony begins now!]Chu Feng’s voice was filled with a hint of joy, and it was obvious that he was very satisfied with the results of this competition.
[Chu Feng: First, please invite our champion team—Team Kirito and Team Sukuna—to give their acceptance speeches! Of course, Kirito will be the main speaker, and Mr. Sukuna is welcome to do whatever he wants.]In front of the screen, Kirito scratched his head, his face still flushed with disbelief. He glanced at his teammates, who remained indifferent to the outside world, as if the thrilling battle just now had nothing to do with them. Itadori Yuji was the only one who silently endured it all, and spoke with a wry smile.
[SAO Cheater·Kiritani Kazuto: Uh… I was actually quite surprised to win the championship. Mainly because… Mr. Sukuna was really awesome. I was basically just providing my body and shouting “666” the whole time. Thanks to the group owner, thanks to all my opponents, I hope that in the next tournament, I can rely on my own strength… Yeah, we’ll talk about it later!]Kirito’s speech was plain and simple, even with a bit of humility of having won without doing anything.
[Ryomen Sukuna (whispering within Yuji’s body, scoffing disdainfully): Humph, just a bunch of trash.]Chu Feng: Thank you, Kirito, for your wonderful (easy win) speech! Next, the champion team will be awarded the highest honor of this tournament—a copy of the [Specified Anime World Rule Fragment (optional)]!
As Chu Feng finished speaking, a golden light was projected directly in front of Kirito (and Yuji), forming a constantly rotating mysterious treasure chest made up of countless runes.
System prompt: Champion team Kirito and Sukuna have received the [Specified Anime World Rule Fragments (Optional)] treasure chest! Please select the type of rule fragment you would like from the following options (each type corresponds to a portion of the core rules of a different anime world. After obtaining it, the group leader can help analyze it and try to integrate it into your own or apply it to a specific environment):
Then, several options emitting different halos appeared above the treasure chest:
1. [Ultimate Fragment of the Principle of Sword]: Contains a portion of the purest principles of swordsmanship from a certain world. Upon understanding, it can greatly enhance the power and artistic conception of swordsmanship. (Subtle references to worlds like “Rurouni Kenshin” or “Bleach”)
2. [Energy Explosion Source Fragment]: This involves the application and amplification of certain cosmic energies. Absorbing this energy can increase energy control limits and explosive power. (It seems to be related to the worlds of Dragon Ball or One Punch Man.)
3. [Fragment of the Origin of Curses and Oaths]: This fragment touches upon the essence of the power of curses and the rules governing the formation of oaths. Understanding this fragment can enhance resistance to or the ability to use curses. (Obviously from Jujutsu Kaisen or a similar world)
4. [Technology and Future Blueprint Fragments]: Contains some of the design concepts and implementation paths of future high-tech. After analysis, it can obtain technological knowledge that is ahead of its time. (Possibly from the “Ghost in the Shell” or “Gundam” series)
5. [Survival and Evolution Fragments]: Uncover some of the secrets of biological evolution and the laws of survival in a harsh world. Understanding them can enhance adaptability and resilience. (Sounds like something out of “Attack on Titan” or “Tokyo Ghoul”)
[Chu Feng: Please note that Rule Fragments are extremely valuable and powerful, and cannot be changed after selection. As for how to distribute them… it’s up to you to discuss within your team.] Chu Feng’s smile carried a hint of excitement and interest.
Kirito looked at these options, his eyes instantly burning. Each of these fragments of rules represented the possibility of reaching a higher realm! But he also knew that he, who had won without any effort, probably didn’t have the right to monopolize these things.
He subconsciously looked at Yuji Itadori, or rather, at Sukuna within him.
[Ryoumen Sukuna (murmuring within Yuji, seemingly interested in these options): Oh? Fragments of the world’s rules… That’s quite interesting. Kid, that [Fragment of the Origin of Curse and Oath] sounds quite fitting for me.]Kirito breathed a sigh of relief and immediately selected the [Root Fragment of the Curse and Oath]. A golden light flashed, and a diamond-shaped crystal, as black as ink and emitting an ominous aura, appeared out of thin air. It slowly merged into Yuji Itadori’s body and disappeared in an instant. Itadori groaned, his face paling for a moment, but his eyes seemed to become even deeper.
[Chu Feng: A wise choice. Next, it’s time to present the rewards for the MVP team—Tanjiro Kamado and Megumi Fushiguro!]Chu Feng: Congratulations, you two! You will receive a [Skill Fusion Card (Epic)]! This card allows you to designate any two skills you have mastered (regardless of worldview). With the group leader’s assistance, you can perform a permanent skill fusion attempt with a chance of producing a god-level mutation!
A card shining with colorful light appeared in front of Tanjiro and Megumi Fushiguro.
Tanjiro Kamado (surprise): A fusion of skills? My and Fushiguro’s?
[Megumi Fushiguro (also a little surprised): Can any skills be used? ]Chu Feng: That’s right, any skill you’ve already mastered. Of course, the quality of the fusion, and whether any interesting side effects will occur, depends on your luck and compatibility.
Tanjiro and Megumi Fushiguro exchanged glances, each seeing excitement and anticipation in the other’s eyes. This reward was perfect for a team like theirs, skilled at teamwork and with complementary abilities.
[Chu Feng: As for the other contestants, they will also receive participation prizes—a large number of editing points and reversal points, as well as the privilege of being the first to experience the group leader’s new dungeon! The specific rewards will be distributed to everyone’s accounts later.]There was a great deal of joy in the group, and everyone was happy.
Just as the group members were immersed in the joy of winning the award, in Chu Feng’s mind, a series of exciting prompt sounds came from [Zhu Tian Copy Editor Plus]!
[System prompt: Congratulations to the host for successfully hosting the first Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition! Competition data has been collected!][System prompt: A large number of high-quality reversal points have been detected. Data analysis and module optimization are in progress…][System prompt: [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus] version is being upgraded… Estimated time is ten minutes.][System Tip: This upgrade will unlock a new core module – [Rule Editor (First Edition)]! The host will gain the ability to customize, modify, and even create simple rules within the dungeon to a limited extent!][System Tips: The upgrade will also optimize multiple sub-modules such as material library management, NPC intelligent logic, and world view compatibility! ]Chu Feng’s heart skipped a beat!
Rules Editor (First Edition)!
This was far more powerful than the piecemeal rule perturbations and causal lines he’d used before! This meant that when he designed dungeons in the future, it would no longer be just a matter of piecing together scenes and plots, but he could truly design them from a rules-based perspective!
For example, he could design a copy where the gravity is variable; or design a copy where the entrants will randomly exchange some properties; or even design a copy where the flow of time is different from that in other areas!
This ability to customize rules will undoubtedly bring the fun, challenge, and reversal possibilities of his copy to a whole new level!
Great! Chu Feng almost couldn’t help laughing. This competition was really worth the effort!
The ten-minute wait seemed both long and full of anticipation to Chu Feng.
When the prompt sound indicating that the editor upgrade was complete sounded, Chu Feng couldn’t wait to open the brand new editor interface.
Sure enough, a mysteriously glowing “Rule Editor” icon appeared in the core functionality area. Clicking it revealed a list of sub-options, such as environmental rule settings, unit attribute modification rules, win/loss condition determination rules, and special event triggering rules. While most of these were marked as preliminary or awaiting unlocking of more advanced permissions, the potential they displayed was enough to excite Chu Feng.
Hey, with this new toy, designing dungeons will be even more fun! Chu Feng rubbed his hands, his eyes gleaming with eagerness. So, who should he use as the guinea pig for his first rule-based dungeon? Or, what kind of unreasonable rules should he design to surprise even the experienced players?
Chu Feng’s eyes unconsciously swept over the group members who were happily discussing rewards, and a kind smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Because of the success of this competition, the editor in his hand has truly entered a new field where he can play with the rules!
Chapter 56: Group Review! Chu Feng’s New Toy (Old Version)
The aftermath of the [First Zhutian Dungeon Reversal Competition] continued to ferment in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group] for several days.
The group members relished the jaw-dropping mastery and maneuvers in the finals. Kirito and Sukuna’s brutal, almost artful, victory, Lelouch and Misaka Mikoto’s meticulous calculations only to be defeated by the Scavengers, and Tanjiro and Megumi Fushiguro’s stunning EVA trinity attack, all became enduring topics of discussion.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Damn it! If I’d known those lumps of steel were immune to special rules, I wouldn’t have designed so many fancy chain attacks! I should have just put all my resources into the railgun’s output and blasted them head-on! Misaka Mikoto is still a little upset about the loss in the finals.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Haha, Misaka-san, the charm of battle lies in the unknown. If everything were predictable, it would be too boring. However, the group leader’s scavenger design does teach us a lesson – in the face of absolute basic logic, over-reliance on special rules can sometimes become a weakness.
Accelerator: Tsk, it’s still not strong enough. If I had a higher level of editor privileges, I could just edit a vector operation to create an absolute domain. Scavengers, whatever they are, would be bounced back!
[SAO cheater·Kiritani Kazuto: Um…Mr. Accelerator, the editor we used in the finals is just a trial version…] Kirito reminded quietly.
Saber Altria: This tournament has benefited me greatly. I’ve witnessed combat styles from different worlds, and I’ve also experienced the wonders of editing. Group leader, if there’s a similar opportunity next time, I’ll definitely give it my all.
The group was busy reviewing the past, with all kinds of hindsight tactics such as “What if I had done that at the time” emerging one after another, and the air was filled with joy.
As the instigator of all this, Chu Feng invested most of his energy into his newly upgraded [Rule Editor (First Edition)].
This new feature opened the door to a new world for him.
He studied the rule modules marked with the word “first edition” in the editor interface over and over again, imagining the wonderful effects they could produce in the copy.
Environmental rule setting… well, you can try designing a zero-gravity area, or an area with abnormal time flow rate, so that those guys who are accustomed to conventional physical laws can experience what it means to be caught off guard.
Unit attribute modification rules… this is interesting! For example, design a unit that enters this area with a constant luck value of E and a forced critical hit rate of zero. This is a paradise for those who like to gamble on their luck! Chu Feng’s face showed a malicious smile. He could already imagine some group members going crazy under such rules.
The victory and defeat conditions… this is even more flexible! Besides the standard victory conditions of defeating the boss or surviving for a certain amount of time, can I set some more bizarre victory conditions? For example, whoever can make the dungeon boss laugh first wins? Or collecting a certain number of group leader emojis to clear the level?
Chu Feng’s imagination grew bigger and bigger, and all kinds of strange rules kept colliding in his mind, sparking countless sparks of inspiration.
Of course, he also understood that the [Rule Editor] was only in its initial version, and many advanced and complex rule settings were still locked, requiring more reversal points or special world origin energy to unlock.
Furthermore, customizing rules doesn’t come without a price. The further they deviate from basic logic, the greater the editor’s energy consumption and the higher the stability requirements for the dungeon world. Overdesigning can easily cause the dungeon to crash or even damage the editor itself.
It seems that playing with the rules is also a skill. Chu Feng touched his chin, thinking.
He decided to start with the simplest rule module.
After some screening, Chu Feng fixed his sights on a sub-option in the unit attribute modification rules – [Temporary forced modification of a single attribute].
This function allows him to forcibly increase or decrease a certain basic attribute of the units entering a specific area or at a specific time in the copy, such as attack power, defense power, speed, and even… luck value.
It’s decided to be you! A sly look flashed in Chu Feng’s eyes. He first cast a small-scale aura that reduces intelligence… No, it’s an area that forcibly reduces thinking speed by 50%, to see how it works.
He immediately set to work, marking out an area roughly the size of a basketball court in a blank test miniature copy, and then carefully attached the rule that would forcibly reduce thinking speed.
On the editor interface, the indicator light representing the effectiveness of the rule flickered slightly, and the energy consumption bar also dropped slightly.
Success! Chu Feng was delighted.
Although it was just a basic attribute modification rule, it was undoubtedly his first step towards becoming a rule master!
Then… Chu Feng’s gaze turned to the group chat interface again. Looking at the group members who were still having a heated discussion, the kind smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more intense.
Who will be the first lucky person to experience my rule-based dungeon? Or, what kind of unreasonable new rules should I design to give these battle-hardened veterans an unforgettable surprise?
Chu Feng has begun to look forward to the wonderful expressions of the group members when he incorporates these rules full of love into the official copy.
New toys have arrived, and a new storm, driven by rules, is about to quietly erupt within the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group]! And how will those members, still unaware of this, cope with the well-intentioned baptism of rules from the group owner?
Chapter 57: New Boss Joins the Group! “The Most Ancient King” Gilgamesh! (Old Version)
Just as Chu Feng was immersed in the joy of successfully developing a rule-based killer (in his own opinion), and secretly pondering who the next lucky winner should be, a deafening system prompt sound suddenly rang out without any warning in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group]!
[Ding! High-energy reaction detected! An unknown and powerful entity is attempting to connect to this group… The connection request has been sent via a special encrypted channel… Resolving their identity information…]This sudden reminder instantly quieted down the group members who were originally discussing the competition and rewards enthusiastically.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: High-energy reaction? An unknown powerful being? Group leader, what are you up to backstage again?!
Accelerator: Huh? Someone strong enough to fight is finally coming? I can’t wait any longer!
[SAO cheater, Kiritani Kazuto: Isn’t this another enemy like the masked challenger from last time?] Kirito clenched his fist nervously.
Chu Feng was also slightly stunned. He had not actively invited new members, and this kind of prompt for trying to connect was the first time he had seen it. Usually, he would use the editor to randomly screen or specifically invite people.
Could it be… a follow-up to the previous encrypted invitation? Chu Feng’s heart moved.
Before he could think about it, the next prompt from the system popped up immediately. This time, the information was more specific and more… shocking!
[System prompt: Identity information analysis completed! New member [Hero King Gilgamesh (Archer/Wise King Mode switchable)] has successfully joined the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Test Group]!]For a moment, the entire chat group seemed to have been muted, and you could hear a pin drop.
Gilgamesh?!
The man who was known as the oldest hero king of mankind and possessed the original text of all the treasures in the world?
Whether it’s Saber and Kirito who are relatively familiar with myths and legends, or Accelerator and Misaka Misaka who mainly live in modern cities, they have all more or less heard of the great reputation of this king of kings!
Saber Altria, in particular, saw the name. Her azure eyes suddenly shrank, and her grip on the invisible sword unconsciously tightened a little. She knew all too well the power and arrogance of this most ancient king.
The next second, a dazzling golden avatar, filled with supreme majesty and arrogance, lit up in the group member list. Immediately afterwards, a statement filled with the aura of a king exploded in the group like thunder.
Hero King Gilgamesh: Oh? Is this the place? The place where the editor, claiming to be able to edit everything and create trials, resides? Humph, miscellaneous cultivators, I have no interest in your petty games. Let that so-called group leader speak up! I’ve heard that this place holds trials of the highest standard, worthy of my gratification. If that’s false, prepare to face my wrath!
This speech was filled with arrogance and contempt in every word!
The atmosphere in the group suddenly became stagnant.
Accelerator: Huh?! Who is this guy? He’s even more arrogant than me! Want to fight?! Accelerator was the first to express his dissatisfaction.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: The Ancient King? Humph, even if he’s a mythical figure, don’t be so arrogant! This isn’t your Uruk!
Even Lelouch, who was usually relatively calm, flickered slightly behind his glasses at this moment, obviously feeling a little troubled by the domineering CEO-like remarks of this newcomer.
Chu Feng looked at the glittering speech on the screen, as well as the shocked yet wary reactions of the other group members, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up into a subtle arc.
Gilgamesh! And judging by the system prompts, it seems that the relatively rational but also more difficult to please wise king mode may still be switched to!
This is really… when you feel sleepy, someone gives you a pillow!
He was worried about not having a suitable high-intensity tester for his [Rule Editor (First Edition)]! This most ancient king’s strength, knowledge, and the number and quality of his Noble Phantasms were undoubtedly the highest level in the group at this stage!
If he could experience the copy of the rule system that he had carefully designed, the data and reversal points collected would definitely be unprecedentedly rich!
As for the other party’s arrogant attitude… Chu Feng said, that’s not a big deal! Any problem that can be solved with a copy is not a problem! There is no arrogant king that can’t be taught a lesson by a carefully designed copy. If there is, then let’s get another one!
Chu Feng: Haha, welcome to our group, His Excellency the Hero King. A trial of the highest order? I do have some unassuming little things here that might just catch your eye. Chu Feng replied with a measured air of mystery and confidence.
Hero King Gilgamesh: Oh? You’re quite arrogant. Well then, let me see the full extent of your so-called trial! If you can’t satisfy me… humph!
The threat posed by Jin Shanshan is self-evident.
Chu Feng laughed inwardly: Satisfied? I’m afraid you’ll be too satisfied by then!
He quickly formulated a plan in his mind. Against a being of Gilgamesh’s caliber, simply overwhelming them with sheer force or devising traps would likely be of limited effectiveness. The opponent’s King’s Treasure possessed a Noble Phantasm capable of handling nearly any situation, while the Omniscient Star could see through most schemes.
We must start from the rules level! We must design a copy that will make him have great power and countless treasures, but it will be difficult for him to use them, and he may even feel frustrated!
Got it! Chu Feng’s eyes flashed.
He came up with a brilliant (he thought) idea, a dungeon theme that could both limit Gilgamesh’s advantages and maximize the malice of his own [Rule Editor]!
Chu Feng (to Gilgamesh): King, please wait a moment. This group leader will prepare a special appetizer just for you. You’ll know if it suits your taste after trying it.
[Hero King Gilgamesh: Hmph, I’ll be waiting to see what happens! I hope your little dish won’t keep me waiting too long, and won’t disappoint me…!]The other members of the group held their breath at this moment. They all had a premonition that a fierce fight between the group leader and the ancient king (or, in other words, the group leader was unilaterally seeking his own death) was about to take place!
Chu Feng couldn’t wait to open his [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus] and began his highest standard of hospitality for the Hero King Gilgamesh!
Chapter 58 Chu Feng: King, come and try this “The King’s Treasure Stolen Case” copy! (Old version)
Chu Feng’s lips curled into a smile of eagerness, his fingers moving nimbly across the control panel of the [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus]. He skillfully combined and pieced together targeted rule modules and plot elements, and a dungeon tailored specifically for the Hero King Gilgamesh was taking shape at breakneck speed.
The King’s Treasure, huh? The source material for every Noble Phantasm in the world, huh? Very well, but what if… your treasury is emptied?
There was a cunning glint in Chu Feng’s eyes. He decided to give this proud hero king a hard blow, directly hitting his most proud collector’s nature.
[Instance Name]: The King’s Treasure (Special Custom Edition)
[Instance Background]: The impenetrable treasury of Uruk, connected to the Golden City, was plundered overnight by the mysterious Phantom Thieves of All Worlds! Countless precious treasures and hidden treasures vanished! Enraged, the Hero King Gilgamesh must follow the clues and reclaim his treasure from the hands of these top Phantom Thieves (created by NPCs in the editor) from various worlds, each with their own unique tactics, within a limited timeframe!
【Core Rules of Dungeon】:
1. [The Beginning of the Lost Kingship]: Upon entering the dungeon, over 90% of the Noble Phantasms in Gilgamesh’s Treasure will be temporarily sealed, making them unavailable for direct use. Only if he successfully recovers a stolen Noble Phantasm from a Phantom Thief NPC will he have a chance to unlock a Noble Phantasm of the same or similar rank in the Treasure.
2. [Phantom Thief Challenges]: Each Phantom Thief NPC possesses unique abilities and methods from their respective original works (e.g., Kaito Kid’s disguise and magic, Lupin the Third’s planning and teamwork, the Cat’s Eye sisters’ sex appeal and high-tech equipment, etc.). They will leave behind various clues and challenges, both true and false, to test the Hero King’s wit and tracking abilities.
3. [Lost Glory]: The dungeon clearance evaluation will be based on the number and types of Noble Phantasms successfully recovered by the King of Heroes, as well as the time and elegance spent defeating each Phantom Thief NPC. The more valuable the Noble Phantasms recovered, the higher the evaluation.
4. [King’s Majesty (Special Restrictions)]: To ensure a good gaming experience, some rule-based kills or concept-level Noble Phantasms (such as some EA powers, direct spoilers of the Omniscient Star, etc.) within the dungeon will be subject to certain restrictions, encouraging the Hero King to use more skills and wisdom to solve problems.
Hehe, Jin Shanshan, let’s see how you can be happy this time! Chu Feng looked at the copy rules he had set, and the smile on his face became more kind.
These rules and regulations are almost all aimed at Jin Shanshan’s pain points.
Not being able to use the King’s treasure at will means that he can no longer use his endless treasures to mindlessly bombard like before.
Faced with a group of thieves with strange methods and proficient in escaping and hiding, even his omniscience and omnipotence would be greatly reduced due to insufficient information and various misleading information.
Not to mention the elegance and special restrictions, this is simply a blatant provocation to the Hero King’s pride!
Chu Feng: King, your appetizers are ready. Instance name: The King’s Treasure Theft. Friendly reminder: this trial may require you to rely more on wisdom than pure strength. Are you ready?
Chu Feng deliberately emphasized the word “wisdom”.
The chat group was already buzzing over the name of this dungeon.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Poof! The King’s Treasure Theft?! Group leader, you’re too mean! Are you trying to make Gilgamesh experience the feeling of losing everything?
Accelerator: Ha! This is interesting! I wonder what that self-proclaimed king’s expression will be like when he finds out all his toys have been stolen!
[SAO Cheat Suppressor, Kiritani Kazuto: It sounds like… a puzzle and tracking type dungeon? That should be quite difficult for the King of Heroes, right? After all, he always gives people the impression of relying on his Noble Phantasms to crush everyone…]Saber Altria: …Although the method is somewhat…unique, if this opportunity can help the king understand something beyond power, it might be a good thing. Saber’s tone was somewhat complicated. She felt that Chu Feng’s ability to stir up trouble was first-rate, but she also vaguely looked forward to seeing the arrogant king suffer a setback.
[Hero King Gilgamesh: …The King’s treasure…was stolen? Zashu, are you…kidding me!!!]Jin Shanshan’s signature golden chain effect speech box was now flashing violently with anger. A rage that threatened to overflow the screen was clearly transmitted to every member of the group.
To him, this wasn’t just a dungeon setup; it was the ultimate blasphemy against his supreme dignity as the most ancient collector! His treasures, to be plundered by a group of thieves?! Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!
Hero King Gilgamesh: Excellent! Excellent! Group leader, you’ve successfully… angered me! No matter who those ants are who dare lay their hands on my treasure, I will make them know the true meaning of despair! Open the dungeon! I will make those bastards pay the price!!!
Jin Shanshan’s anger value was obviously maxed out in an instant.
This is exactly the effect Chu Feng wants!
I hope you can still be so energetic after entering the dungeon. Chu Feng thought to himself and pressed the dungeon start button without hesitation.
The next moment, golden light enveloped the portrait of the Hero King Gilgamesh, and he was instantly teleported to the theft scene specially prepared for him!
A grand hunt for the King’s treasure (or, the Passion of the Hero King) is about to begin among the Phantom Thieves from various anime worlds!
So, can the Hero King, who has lost the right to use most of his Noble Phantasms and can only rely on his limited strength and wisdom, successfully recover his lost treasure and maintain his royal majesty?
Or will he experience unprecedented frustration and…pleasure in the mystery of the thieves carefully designed by Chu Feng?
All the group members opened their eyes wide, ready to enjoy this annual drama directed by the group leader himself and starring the most ancient king!
Chapter 59: Omniscient Star vs. Kaito Kidd! EA shows off its power! (Old version)
The golden light faded, and the Hero King Gilgamesh found himself standing in a vast, devastated palace. This was once the core area of the Great Treasury of Uruk, where he stored countless treasures. But now, the displays of Noble Phantasms, once dazzling with all manner of mystical brilliance, were mostly empty.
There were some pried-open boxes scattered on the ground, and a few secret compartments that had been violently broken open remained on the wall. There was even a faint smell in the air that belonged to different thieves.
“Miscellaneous cultivators…Miscellaneous cultivators!!!”
Gilgamesh’s chest heaved violently, his handsome face contorted with utter fury. His crimson, snake-like pupils burned with a rage powerful enough to incinerate everything. Uncontrollably, golden ripples of magic emanated from his body, creating cracks in the ground.
What a humiliation! He, mankind’s most ancient hero king, the original holder of countless treasures, his treasure house was actually looted by a group of cowardly rats!
Hero King Gilgamesh (roaring in the dungeon): Group leader!!! You just wait for me! When I find these damned ants, I will make you taste the wrath of a king!!!
Chu Feng, who was slacking off in the editing space, looked at Jin Shanshan’s furious look through the copy monitor and just took a sip of happy water comfortably.
“That’s right, King. We should always maintain this abundant energy.”
Gilgamesh took a deep breath, forcing down the rage that threatened to burst forth. He knew the most important thing now was to recover the stolen treasure and bring those daring thieves to justice one by one!
“Hmph, do you think you can leave me helpless like this? Naive!”
He closed his eyes, and a golden line between his eyebrows slowly lit up, as if his third eye was slowly opening – [Star of Omniscience and Omnipotence (ShaNagbaImuru)]!
Although Chu Feng has imposed certain restrictions on the direct spoiler ability of this BUG-level treasure in the copy rules, preventing it from directly seeing all the truth and the future, its powerful intelligence collection and analysis capabilities are still unmatched in tracking clues.
Countless streams of information poured into Gilgamesh’s mind like a flood. Every trace of the treasury’s atmosphere, every trace, even the subtlest disturbances in space, were analyzed by the Omniscient Star, quickly constructing a vague image of one of the thieves and the direction of his escape.
Found… the first bastard! Gilgamesh’s eyes snapped open, a cold murderous intent flashing in his crimson pupils. A clown who enjoys playing with white costumes and pigeons? Very well, I will start with you and teach you what true art is—the art of death!
Before he finished speaking, his figure had already transformed into a golden streak of light, rushing away in the direction indicated by the [Star of Omniscience and Omnipotence]!
At the same time, in a replica subspace built to imitate the night scene of a modern city, Kaito Kidd (NPC), dressed in a gorgeous white dress, a top hat, and a monocle that gleamed cunningly in the moonlight, was standing elegantly on the edge of the roof of a skyscraper, tossing and playing with a glittering gem the size of a pigeon egg in his hand – it was one of the many treasures borrowed from the King’s Treasure.
Oh my? They caught up so quickly? As expected of the legendary King of Heroes, his mobility is truly astonishing. Kaito Kid’s lips curled up slightly, as if he was completely unconcerned about the approaching pursuer.
The next second, golden light exploded not far behind him, and Gilgamesh’s figure appeared, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.
Zaxiu, return what does not belong to you! Gilgamesh’s voice was icy cold, without a trace of emotion.
Oh my, what a terrifying look. But, Your Excellency, King of Heroes, are you referring to this thing that doesn’t belong to me? Kaito Kidd feigned surprise and shook the gem in his hand. Then, with a single wave of his hand, dozens of playing cards shot towards Gilgamesh like birds, accompanied by a burst of thick smoke bombs!
“Little trick!” Gilgamesh snorted coldly, and the golden magic around him shook, dispersing all the playing cards and smoke.
However, in this short moment, Kaito Kidd’s figure disappeared from the spot.
“Want to escape? Can you escape from this king?” Gilgamesh’s murderous intent intensified. He activated his [Omniscience and Omnipotence] once again, quickly locking onto Kidd’s figure as he glided between buildings.
A cat-and-mouse game begins.
Kaito Kidd is indeed a top magic thief. His endless array of small props, sleight of hand, substitution techniques, and clever evasion using terrain once made Gilgamesh, who was used to crushing everything with absolute strength, quite impatient.
Just running away like a rat? How boring! After Kidd dodged several of his attacks with various unbelievable magic tricks, Gilgamesh’s patience finally ran out.
He had originally wanted to slowly deal with the thief who dared to provoke him first, but now, he just wanted to end this boring chase as soon as possible.
Since you refuse to submit to the law, I will crush you and this false night sky together!
Gilgamesh slowly raised his right hand, and a dark red hilt, adorned with cuneiform inscriptions, began to gather within his grasp. Although most of his Noble Phantasms were sealed, the embryonic form of one of his most trusted and destructive Noble Phantasms, Enuma Elish, could still summon a tiny wield of its power.
Terrifying magical energy began to gather, and the space around the dark red sword began to slightly distort, groaning under the heavy burden. A destructive aura instantly enveloped the entire subspace of the dungeon.
Kaito Kidd, who was making an elegant escape using his hang glider, suddenly felt a shudder from the depths of his soul! He turned around and saw the dark red sword light, powerful enough to tear apart the world, sweeping towards him and the large buildings below him with an unmatched momentum!
What… What?! What level of attack is this?! This is ridiculous! Kaito Kid’s calm expression suddenly broke, and cold sweat instantly soaked his hat.
The magic and props he was proud of seemed so pale and powerless at this moment.
Without a trace of suspense, the dark red sword light cut through butter like a hot knife, turning Kaito Kidd, the skyscrapers below him, and the night sky simulated by the editor into nothingness!
Physical clearance is the most deadly!
Looking at the area that was cleared by his attack, Gilgamesh slowly put away the prototype of EA, with a hint of displeasure still on his face.
Humph, wasting my time. Who’s next?
Chu Feng watched this scene in his editing space and touched his chin. “Tsk tsk, it’s worthy of being a gold pickup. Even after being nerfed like this, it’s still simple and crude.” However, this EA prototype data is very valuable for research…
Clearly, while the Hero King’s first battle was violent, it wasn’t particularly graceful. Chu Feng was already calculating how much he should rate this puzzle-solving effort. Who would be the next unlucky thief?
Is it Lupin the Third who is proficient in teamwork, or the Cat’s Eye Sisters who are good at high technology?
The golden hunt has begun!
Chapter 60: “Rule Pollution” Begins! Chu Feng’s Editor Evolves Again! (Old Version)
When Gilgamesh reappeared from the shattered ruins of the Great Treasury of Uruk, his expression was still gloomy. Although he had successfully eliminated the first offender and recovered a few minor stolen items, the entire process seemed rife with roughness and unpleasantness, devoid of the poise and grace expected of a king.
“Hmph, a bunch of clever bastards forcing me to use EA is an insult to my power!” The Hero King cursed softly, clearly dissatisfied with the previous act of using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
At this moment, Chu Feng’s system prompt sound, which carried a hint of joking, sounded in his mind at the right time.
[System prompt: [The King’s Treasure Theft Case] Phase 1 (Kaito Kidd) has been cleared.]【Overall evaluation】: Grade C (barely passing).
【Evaluation details】：
*Tracking efficiency: B-level (acceptable for the initial use of the Omniscient and Omnipotent Star).
*Combat process: D-level (brute force crushing without any skills, lacking in entertainment and strategy).
*Noble Phantasm Recovery Completeness: C-Rank (Some gems were recovered, but most areas were affected by the EA prototype, causing additional damage).
*Royal Demeanor: E Rank (Your rage nearly overturned the dungeon subspace, which is not very kingly at all).
[Phase Rewards]: Based on your outstanding performance, you will be awarded a small amount of editing points and three C-rank Noble Phantasms from the King’s Treasure will be randomly unlocked.
[Friendly Reminder]: King, the true art lies in achieving the most perfect result at the lowest cost. Blindly destroying will make you a barbarian.
What did you say?! C-rated?! Barbarian?!
Gilgamesh looked at the heartbreaking comments, and the veins on his forehead bulged again. He, the mighty Hero King, had actually fallen flat on his face before a mere C-rank comment! And, that damned group owner had the audacity to speak to him in such a mocking tone!
Hero King Gilgamesh (roars): Master! Are you challenging me?! Everything I do is the Way of Kings! How can you, mere mortals, comprehend it?
Chu Feng laughed so hard in his editing space. This was the desired effect! How could the subsequent education continue without striking a blow to Jin Shanshan’s overflowing ego?
However, just as Chu Feng was about to continue admiring Jin Shanshan’s impotent rage, his [Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus] suddenly felt a slight movement.
Huh? Chu Feng raised his eyebrows and shifted his attention from the copy monitoring to the editor’s main interface.
Near the editor’s core module, a faint, almost imperceptible wisp of dark red energy entwined itself like a gossamer. The nature of this energy bore a faint resemblance to the destructive aura Gilgamesh had exuded when he had activated the EA prototype.
[System Warning: Unknown high-level energy residue detected, attempting to analyze… Analysis failed! This energy contains extremely complex world-class rule information, causing slight rule pollution to the stability of the current editor!][System prompt: Due to the influence of rule pollution, the stability of some low-level rule modules in the editor has slightly decreased. However, at the same time, the affinity of rule editing related modules to high-level energy has been slightly improved! ][New Feature Unlocked (Prototype): [Concept Armament (Material Collection)] – When the editor analyzes or comes into contact with energy or items containing powerful concepts or rules, there is a very low probability of capturing its concept fragments. After collecting enough fragments, you can try to simulate similar concept armaments or rule effects in the dungeon.][New prompt: The Editor Core has detected a special energy source (EA Prototype Emitted Power) that can be absorbed. Do you want to attempt to absorb it? Absorption will slightly increase the editing limit of the [Rule Editor] and have a certain chance of increasing the progress of analyzing destruction-related concepts. Note: The absorption process may be accompanied by unknown risks.]A series of system prompts made Chu Feng stunned.
Rule contamination? Could the power of EA actually contaminate the stability of the editor’s rules? Chu Feng’s eyes grew serious; this was the first time he’d encountered such a situation. As a Noble Phantasm against worlds, the EA possessed the power to tear the world apart and explain the principles of creation. It contained the ultimate power of rules, so it wasn’t entirely inconceivable that it would affect the editor.
But then, the unlocking of the prototype of [Conceptual Weapon] and the prompt for editing the rules that can absorb special energy enhancement made Chu Feng’s heart jump!
The editor… could actually evolve and strengthen itself by absorbing external energy?! This discovery was even more exciting than Gilgamesh getting a C-rank rating!
Previously, editor upgrades were mostly achieved by completing large instances and gaining large amounts of Edit Points and Reversal Points. Now, however, a new, more direct path to enhancement seems to have emerged—directly absorbing the powerful energy contained within the rules!
The golden EA… that’s one of the top rule-level powers! Although it’s just a little bit of the prototype, if I can absorb it… Chu Feng’s breathing became a little rapid.
This was like someone handing him a pillow just when he was sleepy! He was just worried that the [Rule Editor] was only in its initial version and many powerful rules couldn’t be edited, so now was his chance!
Risk? Humph, as a man determined to play with the heavens and the myriad worlds, how could he be afraid of such a risk! A trace of determination flashed in Chu Feng’s eyes.
He immediately gave the system an order: absorb the dissipated EA power!
As for Gilgamesh… let him slowly and gracefully search for the next unlucky person in the dungeon. Chu Feng now had something more important to do—witness with his own eyes how his editor completed his first meal!
The evolution of the editor seems to have unexpectedly opened up a new direction because of Jin Shanshan’s friendly guest appearance.
Chu Feng vaguely felt that the idea of actively collecting those rules-level powers had begun to grow wildly in his heart.
Chapter 61 “Attack on Titan” copy: Saving Carula starts with me! (Old version)
While Gilgamesh continued to battle wits and courage with Chu Feng in the King’s Treasure case (being fooled unilaterally), the atmosphere in the [Super Dimension Anti-Routine Testing Group] became somewhat unusual due to the subtle changes brought about by the editor’s successful absorption of EA’s dissipated energy, as well as Chu Feng’s declaration of actively collecting rule-level power.
The group members keenly felt that their group leader who loved to stir up trouble seemed to have found a new toy, and this toy would probably make their future dungeon experience more exciting.
At this moment, a message from a relatively quiet group member broke the peace in the group.
[Random Person (a certain peace-loving farming manga protagonist): Um… Group Leader, I recently rewatched “Attack on Titan” and the scene where Eren’s mother, Carla, was eaten, still made me feel so sad… She was so close to being saved, what a pity.]This statement, like a stone thrown into a lake, instantly caused ripples.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Ah, you mean that! It was truly heartbreaking! If only Hannes had been more decisive… Sigh!
[SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: The world of giants is too hopeless. Mrs. Carla’s death can be said to be one of the original driving forces behind all of Eren’s actions, but it is also a regret for countless viewers.]Saber Altria: While sacrificing oneself to protect someone important is admirable, if there is a chance of redemption, that would be best.
Chu Feng watched the discussion in the group chat, a glint of understanding flashing in his eyes. His previously unlocked [World Line Stability Anchor (Micro)] and his initial mastery of the [Rule Editor] had given him some bolder ideas.
Will the plot be revised… Making up for the regrets is also a good source of reversal material.
Chu Feng touched his chin, and a new copy idea quickly took shape in his mind.
Chu Feng: Everyone, since you’re all so sorry for what happened to Ms. Carla, as your caring group leader, I’ve decided to give you a chance to personally change this tragedy!
[Chu Feng: Registration is now open for the new, story-revised dungeon, Attack on Titan: Recapture of Wall Maria (Carla Survival Version)]! This dungeon has a single goal: at this critical moment when the Colossal Titan breaches the gates and countless Anomalocaris flood into the Shiganshina District, use your abilities and wisdom from various anime worlds to successfully rescue Carla Yeager, Eren Yeager’s mother!][Chu Feng: This dungeon will perfectly recreate the desperate scene of that day, and time is extremely tight! Whether you can create a miracle among the giants depends on your cooperation! Friendly reminder, this dungeon allows for small groups to participate, and the right combination of abilities will increase the success rate~]As soon as the preview of this copy came out, the group exploded again!
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Saving Carla?! Group Leader, are you serious?! That’s the beginning of the Attack on Titan plot! Can it really be changed?
Accelerator: Huh? Going to a world full of disgusting pieces of flesh to save an ordinary woman? Sounds like a hassle. But if I can have some fun in front of those stupid giants, it’s not a bad idea.
Tanjiro Kamado: Save… Mother? If I can, I’d do my best! I can smell… sadness and death from those giants!
[Chu Feng: The reversal and edit point rewards for this instance will be directly tied to Ms. Carula’s survival status and the level of perfection in her rescue! In other words, saving her is just the beginning; ensuring her safety, or even evacuating her unscathed, is the key to a high rating!]Chu Feng’s additional explanation further stimulated the group members’ desire for challenge.
Time is short, the goal is clear, but the difficulties are also obvious. Rescuing Carula, whose legs are trapped, from the rubble of the house in a short period of time, while also facing the possibility of an abnormal species appearing at any time, and the Colossal Titan that towers over everything like a mountain…it’s a nearly impossible task!
Simply having strong combat power may not be decisive in a rescue scenario where every second counts. What is more important is the delicate coordination of different abilities and precise timing!
[SAO Cheater Kazuto Kiritani: I sign up! This race against time to rescue someone brings back some not-so-nice memories… This time, I hope there’s a happy ending!]Saber Altria: To protect innocent lives, I offer my sword! Please count me in!
Soon, a makeshift rescue team was assembled. Besides Kirito and Saber, who had actively signed up, there was also Misaka Mikoto, skilled in precision destruction, Accelerator, who possessed powerful range-clearing abilities (though he might have preferred to dismantle the Titan directly), and Tanjiro Kamado, who possessed sharp perception and support abilities.
Chu Feng looked at this combination and nodded with satisfaction. Some were responsible for assault and advance, some for long-range support and precision strikes, and some for perception and assistance… In theory, this was indeed a rescue lineup with considerable potential.
But theory is just theory. Faced with overwhelming despair, can they truly create a miracle and rewrite Carla’s fate?
Chu Feng raised a meaningful smile and pressed the copy start button.
Well, the show is about to begin. Let me see what kind of amazing twists and turns you can bring me!
A flash of light passed, and the chosen group members had already arrived at that dusk filled with panic and destruction – the day of the fall of the Shiganshina District! And directly in front of them, the huge, steam-emitting head of the Colossal Titan slowly emerged from above the city wall!
A rescue operation racing against death has officially begun!
Chapter 62: Accelerator’s Vector Weapon! Misaka Mikoto’s Super Precise Kill! (Old Version)
“BOOM——!!!”
A deafening roar, accompanied by a violent tremor in the ground, announced the official arrival of the disaster. The Colossal Titan’s immensely powerful calves had already kicked open the outer gates of the Shiganshina District, sending countless rubble and dust swirling towards the city like a tsunami!
The panicked screams, the roar of collapsing houses, and the heavy and desperate footsteps of the giants instantly intertwined into a symphony of doomsday.
“Action begins!”
The rescue team selected by Chu Feng entered combat mode almost the moment the dungeon landed. They had no time to lament the hellish scene, because every minute and every second depended on a life and whether they could successfully rewrite this tragic fate.
Accelerator: Tsk! What a disgusting sight! These fleshy giants aren’t even worthy of being used as experimental material!
Accelerator hovered in mid-air, his pale face etched with the same disgust and impatience as always. He extended a hand and casually waved it at the small titans pouring in through the broken city gates and attempting to charge into the residential area below.
“Vector Operation—Directional Impact!”
The invisible vector force, like a raging hurricane, instantly swept across the area! The smaller giants, ranging from three to five meters in height, were as fragile as paper dolls before Accelerator’s vector manipulation. Some were blown away by the powerful repulsive force, crashing into the shattered buildings, breaking bones and tendons. Others were forcibly redirected by the distorted vectors, colliding with each other and falling into heaps. Some were even torn apart by the invisible force into flying pieces of flesh!
With just one strike, a large vacuum zone was cleared in the giant’s path!
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto (Team Channel): Well done, Whitehair! It seems you’re not just good at torturing vending machines! I’ve reached the designated sniper spot. Can you lock on to Tanjiro, Carla, and the target Titan?!
Meanwhile, Misaka Mikoto, with her exceptional mobility, had leaped a few times to the top of a relatively intact clock tower. She knelt on one knee, the game coin spinning rapidly between her fingers, creating dazzling sparks, ready to unleash her deadly railgun at any moment.
Her mission was to accurately snipe and kill the specific abnormal species that was about to devour Kalula amidst the vast enemy force! This was undoubtedly the ultimate test of her supernatural precision and battlefield observation skills.
Tanjiro Kamado (Team chat, voice anxious): I smell it! A strong smell of blood and… despair! Lady Carla is about 800 meters southeast of us, near a collapsed building! She’s been pinned down! And… there’s a very fast Anomalous Titan charging towards her! Its scent… is different from the other Titans, more… twisted!]Tanjiro closed his eyes, his nostrils flaring, trying to discern the most crucial information from the chaotic atmosphere of the battlefield. At this moment, his sense of smell became the eyes of the entire rescue operation.
Eight hundred meters… collapsed buildings… high-speed anomaly… Misaka Mikoto quickly constructed a three-dimensional model of the battlefield in her mind and began to calculate the trajectory.
However, the situation on the battlefield is far more complicated than imagined!
The massive cloud of dust from the Colossal Titan’s breach hadn’t yet completely dissipated. Combined with the dust kicked up by the collapsed buildings and the sand and gravel kicked up by the Titan’s movements, visibility throughout the Shiganshina district was extremely low. The wreckage of the buildings formed a natural shelter and blind spot.
Tokiwadai’s Railgun Misaka Mikoto (Team chat, frowning): Damn it! The smoke and rubble are so obstructing! I can’t see my target clearly! Tanjiro, can you be more precise? Or can someone help clear my vision?!
Misaka bit her lower lip, the electricity in her fingertips crackling, but she couldn’t fire. Her railgun was incredibly powerful, enough to penetrate anything. However, that required accurate targeting.
If she missed, not only would she waste precious mental and physical energy, but she might also accidentally injure allies. She might even risk harming the most important target, Carla. She couldn’t afford such consequences.
Visibility was extremely poor on this chaotic battlefield. The difficulty of executing a precise kill from a distance was beyond imagination. Beads of sweat formed on Misaka Misaka’s forehead, and she felt extremely anxious.
The Science Department’s abilities debuted in the world of Attack on Titan, showcasing incredible potential. Accelerator’s vector control, capable of sweeping large areas, is unmatched. Misaka Mikoto’s railgun, capable of long-range sniping, is terrifyingly powerful.
However, the thick smoke and rubble before them posed a formidable obstacle. This was the first pressing challenge facing their rescue operation: how to accurately locate and eliminate the threat amidst the smoke and rubble?
This not only tests Misaka Mikoto’s vision and calculation ability, but also the coordination and tacit understanding of the entire team. Every decision and every action must be precise and accurate, without any room for error.
Time passed relentlessly, minute by minute. Every second of delay made Carla’s situation more dangerous. The air seemed to freeze, suffocating, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
That strange creature, emitting a twisted, ominous aura, ran on all fours, sprinting like the wind. It was closing in on the desperate Kalula at an alarming speed! Its scarlet eyes fixed on its prey.
A massive shadow gradually enveloped Carla. She was pinned down by the heavy beams of the house, unable to move. She could clearly feel the ground shaking violently. It was the sound of the giant’s running footsteps, approaching ever closer!
Fear, like an icy tide, instantly overwhelmed her. She looked desperately at the ugly, giant figure approaching, her eyes filled with helplessness and unwillingness. Eren, Mikasa, she didn’t want to die yet!
Every member of the rescue team was in a state of panic. They had to find a perfect solution in the final seconds before the strange creature arrived! Success or failure depended on this one move!
Chapter 63 Tanjiro’s “smell” locates! Saber’s “Wind King Barrier” clears the obstacle! (Old version)
“learn!”
Just when Misaka Mikoto was feeling awkward because of her obstructed vision, a calm and firm voice sounded in the team channel.
It’s Saber Altria!
This battle-hardened Knight King stood atop a relatively open expanse of ruins, her golden fur swaying slightly in the smoke, her emerald green eyes sharp as an eagle’s as she scanned the battlefield. Naturally, she had heard Misaka Mikoto’s distress and Tanjiro’s anxiety.
“Tanjiro, please confirm the exact location of that abnormal species and the precise coordinates of Ms. Carla again! Misaka girl, prepare your strongest attack!” Saber’s voice was concise and powerful, instantly quieting down the somewhat panicked team channel.
Tanjiro Kamado (Team Channel): Yes! I can smell it! That anomaly… about three meters to its right is the eaves where Ms. Carla is pinned! It’s moving incredibly fast, less than seven hundred meters away! Tanjiro’s voice trembled slightly, but he was more focused than ever.
“That’s enough!” Saber growled.
The next moment, an invisible yet powerful magical force suddenly erupted from her petite body! A violent wind swept around her, blowing away the edge of her knight’s skirt armor and revealing her slender legs wrapped in silver combat boots.
“——Invisible Air!”
As Saber spoke the words of liberation, the air around the holy sword in her hand, which had been entangled in the wind and invisible, suddenly became more violent! No longer simply hidden, it transformed into a surging hurricane, blowing violently in the direction of the sniper trajectory pointed by Misaka Mikoto!
call–!!!
The powerful airflow, like the breath of a giant dragon, blew away the thick smoke, dust, gravel, and other debris that obstructed her vision. The rubble and debris that had previously obscured her vision were also pushed aside and blown away by this concentrated strong wind!
In just a few seconds, a relatively clear sniper vision was opened up from Misaka Mikoto on the top of the clock tower to the location where Tanjiro pointed out that Carla was in danger!
[Tokiwadai’s Railgun Misaka Mikoto (Team Channel, with a hint of surprise): Well done, Saber! This wind is much stronger than the school’s weather controller!] Misaka Mikoto was not stingy with her praise, and at the same time, she quickly adjusted the sight and locked onto the abnormal being that was madly rushing towards Carula.
It was a giant, not huge in size, but incredibly agile, running on all fours like a wild beast. Its target was clearly the helpless Kalula beneath the collapsed house.
And what Saber did was not just to clear the field of vision.
After releasing that directional strong wind, she plunged the holy sword in her hand into the ruins at her feet, clasping her hands together and pressing the end of the hilt. Surging magic power continued to surge out. With her as the center, an invisible wind pressure field formed, which continuously expanded outward!
Those small titans who tried to approach the rescue team from other directions, or who had been scattered and regrouped after being dispersed by Accelerator, immediately became extremely slow in their movements once they entered this wind pressure area, as if they were stuck in a quagmire. Some were even directly thrown around by the violent airflow, temporarily losing their threat.
Saber, with her own strength and the clever use of the Wind King’s barrier, not only created an excellent sniping opportunity for Misaka Mikoto, but also temporarily cleared a relatively safe rear area for the entire team!
The coordination was successful! The knight’s sword, which had once slain countless powerful enemies, now transformed into a wind that protected life, bringing a glimmer of hope to those in dire straits! The Wind King’s barrier demonstrated its powerful auxiliary capabilities.
After a brief moment of joy, everyone’s heart was once again shrouded in shadow.
They all understood that this was just a way to buy a little precious time.
The real test has just begun, cruel and realistic.
Even if Misaka Mikoto could accurately snipe that high-speed anomaly.
After successfully rescuing Carla, they also have to face more difficult problems.
This problem is much more complicated than just clearing visual obstructions.
The real problem is how to escape from here with Carla.
She had been under the heavy roof for a long time and her health condition was already worrying.
Extreme weakness, or even injury, can make movement difficult.
In this ruined city that has completely become a giant’s paradise.
Wanting to safely evacuate with a civilian who couldn’t move freely.
The difficulty of this task is almost a hopeless challenge.
There are wandering giants everywhere, their hungry eyes roaming around.
Every dark corner may hide deadly danger.
The heavy footsteps echoed throughout the city like death-dealing drumbeats.
It constantly reminds them how dire their current situation is.
The roars of the giants rose and fell, resonating in the air.
The strong smell of blood mixed with the burnt stench of dust was nauseating.
This former home has become an absolute hell on earth.
Not to mention the gap in the city wall in the distance that was kicked open by the Colossal Titan.
It is like a hideous scar that cannot be healed, branded on the edge of the city.
It opened like the gate to hell, flashing an ominous scarlet light.
Bottomless darkness overflowed from it, foreshadowing endless disasters.
The huge mouth opened greedily, as if wanting to swallow the whole world.
The last glimmer of hope outside the city was extinguished at this moment.
It continued to pour new and deeper despair into the city.
The despair was so thick that it could not be dissolved, and it weighed heavily on everyone’s heart.
Wave after wave of giant figures of various shapes and sizes appeared.
Their faces are distorted, their movements are clumsy but they are full of desire for destruction.
It was passing through that huge gap like an out-of-control black tide.
One after another, they poured into the Shiganshina district madly and without stopping.
They bring with them a breath of destruction and death so strong it is suffocating.
The roar was deafening, as if it would tear the survivors’ eardrums.
Their number seems endless, with no end in sight.
It makes people feel powerless deep in their bones and trembling in the depths of their soul.
Chapter 64: Instance Completed! Reward: “World Line Stability Anchor (Micro)”! (Old Version)
Under the violent vector control of Accelerator to clear the way, and the precise sniping of Misaka Mikoto’s railgun that cut through the sky with lightning, the huge body of the abnormal species fell to the ground with an unwilling roar, stirring up dust all over the sky.
Almost at the same time, Tanjiro Kamado, with his extraordinary keen sense of smell, had already locked onto the exact location of Carla and the ferocious giant like a hound in the smoke and chaotic battlefield.
Saber Altria didn’t hesitate at all. With a delicate cry, she unleashed the invisible sword in her hand, and the Wind King’s barrier instantly activated with full force! Surging magic power swept out, transforming into a protective hurricane.
The violent airflow was like the hand of an invisible giant, violently and domineeringly blowing away the thick smoke and dust that obscured the vision and the scattered rubble, clearing the battlefield.
This ingenious maneuver provided Misaka Mikoto with an excellent, unobstructed field of view, and also cleared all visible obstacles for the subsequent rescue operation. The battlefield situation instantly became clear.
The fierce wind pressure even briefly pushed back several other giants that tried to take advantage of the chaos and approached them several meters away like straws, buying precious seconds for action.
Almost at the same time, Accelerator pulled Kalula out of the rubble of the house that was about to collapse and was burning in a rough but extremely effective way, and out of danger.
Although the beautiful woman was frightened and pale, she did not suffer any substantial fatal injuries under Saber’s indestructible protection, but was a little embarrassed.
Immediately afterwards, without any thought of continuing the fight, they took Kalula and quickly moved to a relatively safe area inside the city wall under the cover of Misaka Mikoto’s powerful electromagnetic cannon and the unstoppable violence of Accelerator.
Although the entire rescue process was thrilling and full of dangers, thanks to the perfect cooperation between the team members from different worlds, which was so tacit that it could be said to be weird, and the clever use of the abilities of their respective worlds, this rescue, which should have been a tragedy in the original book, was actually miraculously successful!
When Carla was safely delivered to Eren and Mikasa, who had been waiting for a long time and were in tears, the touching scene of the family hugging each other and crying after experiencing life and death ordeal appeared clearly.
Chu Feng’s settlement voice, with a hint of teasing and satisfaction, also rang clearly in the minds of all the group members participating in this special copy, announcing their victory.
[Zhu Tian Dungeon Editor Plus Tip: The special plot-corrected dungeon – Maria Wall Recapture (Kalula Survival Version) has been successfully completed!] The dungeon always ends so quickly.
[Overall Instance Rating: S-Rank—A Miraculous Rescue! A Fate-Subverting Feat!] The evaluation level lifted the spirits of the participants, a testament to their efforts.
[Comment: You, in your mortal form, perform the deeds of gods. Amidst the crimson ruins of despair, you ignite a brilliant glimmer of hope. Your coordination is seamless, and your courage is enough to shake predetermined fate!] Chu Feng’s comments always carry a touch of epic, eccentricity.
Upon hearing this highly regarded S-rank evaluation and the weighty comments, the team members all smiled with relief. A sense of accomplishment washed over them.
Especially the kind-hearted Tanjiro Kamado, he feels that being able to help others escape a sad fate can make him feel more sincerely satisfied and happy than any substantial rewards.
[Dungeon rewards being calculated… Please wait a moment…][Special exclusive reward for Group Leader Chu Feng: World Line Stability Anchor (Micro) x 1! Congratulations, Group Leader!] The system’s notification tone carried a subtle hint of flattery.
[World Line Stability Anchor (Miniature): An extremely rare and valuable strategic item.] The description is simple, yet substantial, foreshadowing its extraordinary value.
[When the host makes significant changes to the worldline plot or forcibly interferes with a high-risk world, this anchor point can be consumed as a sacrifice.] The conditions for use are also quite harsh.
[It can effectively stabilize the fragile structure of the target instance world to a certain extent, significantly reducing the risk of causal backlash and world rejection.] The effect is incredible, making it a magical artifact!
Chu Feng’s deep eyes suddenly shone brightly when he saw the detailed description of this reward. This item was simply a god-level prop tailor-made for a plot-changing enthusiast like him!
He was worried before that when he tried to make magical changes to some classic and regretful plots in the world of anime, he would always be ruthlessly obstructed by the inertia of the plot, whether strong or weak, and sometimes even trigger a series of unpredictable catastrophic chain reactions.
This miniature world line stabilization anchor point, although it is noted as a one-time consumable item, it undoubtedly greatly improves his upper limit for various fancy operations in the future and his precious fault tolerance rate!
He could even be bolder and more unscrupulous in attempting those god-level, magically altered plots that he once couldn’t even think of due to too many concerns! Just thinking about it makes people excited.
[Basic rewards for participating group members: Each person receives special points x 5000 points.] This is a recognition of their hard work and also a kind of encouragement.
[Satisfaction Points: A special type of emotional point that can be redeemed for special commemorative items in the group shop (to be released), or used to slightly increase one’s positive emotional resonance and luck in plot-modified dungeons.] Its use also seems quite interesting.
For other group members, this new satisfaction point is also a very good reward. It has a wide range of uses and is worth looking forward to the subsequent store items.
Although it doesn’t directly improve strength like edit points, it may have unexpected effects in certain situations, such as adding a little bit of illusory luck.
More importantly, this rescue operation has indeed made up for a huge regret that has left countless people feeling uneasy. This sense of accomplishment is irreplaceable.
Misaka Mikoto curled her lips slightly, thinking to herself that Chu Feng had finally done something pretty good, although the copy design process was still so deceptive and full of malice.
Accelerator had the same indifferent expression as always. For him, as long as the battle process was exciting enough and he could fight happily, everything else was just trivial.
Saber and Tanjiro were genuinely happy that Eren and his mother were reunited safely, their faces filled with warm smiles. Kindness was their common shining point.
The great sense of accomplishment and deep spiritual satisfaction that comes from personally changing the tragic fate of others is difficult to describe in words with any cold material rewards.
Chu Feng played with the world line stable anchor point that seemed to not exist in the material world and emitted a faint light, carefully feeling the wonderful and mysterious power of rules contained in it.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose slightly, as if he had seen countless complex worlds filled with sadness and regret, quietly waiting for his benevolent hand of correction to come.
With this precious anchor as a strong foundation and guarantee, his courage naturally swelled, and he began to conceive some even crazier plans.
Some of the incredible plans and ideas that were previously not dared to be attempted due to concerns about the serious consequences of the world’s backlash or the complete collapse of the plot logic, now seem to be able to be seriously put on the agenda and realized one by one.
For example, let a tragic hero who should have died heroically and sadly in the plot live uprightly under the attention of the public and continue to write his legend?
Or perhaps, forcibly changing the tragic fate of a charismatic and important character who, due to various frustrations, turns evil and degenerates? Or even, directly subverting the fundamental darkness of a seemingly unbreakable world?
Just thinking about these possibilities in his mind made Chu Feng feel an indescribable excitement and trembling. This was the excitement he wanted to pursue!
This kind of supreme pleasure of being high and mighty, wantonly controlling the predetermined destiny of others, and playing with the world line at will, is a hundred or a thousand times more exciting than simply fighting and killing, and crushing others with force!
Chu Feng couldn’t help but lick his dry lips, his dark eyes flashing with a dangerous yet fiery light filled with endless anticipation, like a wolf about to hunt.
Chapter 65 “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” Instance: QB Must Die (Physical)! (Old Version)
The successful rescue of Carla and the acquisition of the “world line stable anchor point” undoubtedly made Chu Feng in a good mood.
After symbolically accepting a few words of flattery and thanks from everyone in the group, he turned his attention back to the chat group interface that was constantly refreshing various messages.
Recently, due to the success of the “Wall Maria Recapture (Kalula Survival Version)” dungeon, the atmosphere in the group has become extremely active.
Many group members were discussing whether they would have a chance to be selected by Chu Feng and have a “correction” if similar “regrets” existed in their own world.
Among them, the discussion about the existence of “magical girls” gradually became mainstream.
[Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: Speaking of which, being a magical girl doesn’t seem to be an easy job in many worlds. High risk, high pressure, and sometimes even no reward at all.]For once, Misaka Mikoto didn’t directly criticize, but instead made some remarks with a hint of emotion.
Saber Altria: Indeed. In the name of protection, they often bear burdens unimaginable to ordinary people. I’ve read stories of magical girls sacrificing themselves to protect the world, and it’s heartbreaking.
Saber obviously also felt something about this topic.
SAO cheater Kazuto Kiritani: I remember watching a game called Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The magical girls in it were just… well, it’s hard to describe. It felt like I was being tricked by a little white animal.
Kirito’s words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.
Tanjiro Kamado: A small white animal? Is it something like Kyubey? It looks cute, but…
Tanjiro was interrupted before he could finish his words.
[Homura Akemi (Concept): Kyubey…must die!!!]A strange ID suddenly spoke in the group, his tone filled with deep hatred and cold murderous intent.
The appearance of this ID instantly made the atmosphere in the group stagnant.
Chu Feng’s eyes flickered slightly. This ID… Homura Akemi? Or in the “concept” state? Interesting.
Accelerator: Huh? Where did this new guy come from? He’s quite arrogant. Did that Kyubey guy offend you?
Accelerator was obviously very interested in this explosive speech.
Homura Akemi (Concept): It…it deceived Madoka, deceived all magical girls! It uses hope as bait to spread despair! It is the root of all tragedy!
Homura Akemi’s speech was intermittent, but the anger and sadness contained in it could be clearly conveyed to every member of the group.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Kyubey, the Incubator… In exchange for granting a girl a wish, he transformed her into a magical girl and battled the witch. But the magical girl’s ultimate fate was to transform into a witch. A perfect energy recycling loop—a truly ingenious yet cruel design.
Lelouch quickly found relevant information about the world of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” from the “database” that Chu Feng had shared before, and pointed out the core of the QB system.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun: Misaka Mikoto: What?! There’s even this kind of operation? This is disgusting! They’re even worse than me… ahem, I mean, even more ruthless than some unscrupulous game planners! Isn’t this pure fraud?!
Misaka Mikoto was so indignant that she almost spoke out what was in her heart.
[Chu Feng: Ahem, everyone, please be patient. The fate of Kyubey and the magical girls is indeed a topic worth discussing.]Chu Feng came out at the right time to smooth things over.
He looked at the excited crowd and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
It seems that the people’s hearts can be used.
He cleared his throat and continued:
Chu Feng: Since everyone is so concerned about the fate of the magical girls and so indignant about Kyubey’s behavior, as the group leader, I feel it’s necessary to provide a platform for everyone to “uphold justice.”
[Chu Feng: Therefore, I have decided that the next plot-corrected dungeon will be – ‘Circle of Principles Defense War (No QB Version)’!][Chu Feng’s Narration (Quest Preview): This is a story about hope and despair, deception and redemption.]Chu Feng’s Narration: Core Objective of this dungeon: Before Kaname Madoka finally wishes to become the “Principle of the Circle,” find one or more methods to completely eliminate or permanently expel all instances of Hatcher Kyubey (QB) and their influence in the current universe.
[Chu Feng’s narration: Secondary goal: On the premise of achieving the core goal, try to establish a new, sustainable, and more friendly mutual assistance and growth system for magical girls.]Chu Feng’s Narration: Warning: The Hatchers, Qubby (QB), are a highly conceptualized cosmic race. While they may appear weak individually, their form of existence and methods of interference are extremely unique. Conventional physical attacks may be effective, but they may not be eradicated. Please proceed with caution, contestants.]Chu Feng’s Narration: This dungeon will be a combination of invitation and voluntary registration. Group members who strongly desire to “correct” QB can privately message me to register. The number of spots is limited, so first come, first served~
As soon as Chu Feng’s announcement came out, the group immediately exploded.
Tokiwadai’s A Certain Scientific Railgun, Misaka Mikoto: Okay! I’ll sign you up! QB must die (Physical)! Let him have a taste of my railgun!
Misaka Mikoto was the first to respond, lightning crackling between her bangs.
[Akami Homura (Concept): …If there is a chance to change my fate…I am willing to give everything.]Homura Akemi’s tone was still cold, but there seemed to be a hint of hope in it.
Lelouch Lamperouge: Destroy conceptual existence? Sounds challenging. I’m interested in QB’s contract mechanism and energy conversion method.
Lelouch pushed up his glasses, a gleam in his eyes.
Saber Altria: If I can help those girls who have been teased by fate, I will do it without hesitation.
The Knight King’s sense of justice is online again.
Accelerator: Tsk, it sounds troublesome, but it wouldn’t be bad if I could let that little white creature called QB experience despair.
Even a guy like Accelerator, who is eager to create chaos in the world, seems to be interested.
Looking at the group members who signed up enthusiastically, Chu Feng nodded with satisfaction.
Great, the fish have taken the bait.
QB, ah QB, although you are domineering in your world and playing with a group of innocent magical girls in the palm of your hand.
But now, you are about to face a group of “Avengers” from all over the world, who have all kinds of strange abilities and who hate you “to the core”!
Chu Feng had even begun to think in his mind about how to take advantage of this opportunity to make more money from QB’s special “rule system” ability.
After all, this kind of conceptual existence involving cause and effect, contracts, and energy conversion is of great benefit to him in perfecting his [Copy of the Universe Editor Plus].
A grand “hunt” for QB is about to begin on the stage he carefully woven!