This Twisted Three Kingdoms Game Is Brutally Insane
Chapter 283 ·Fourth Beta Update and a Purple Skill!
The game's official forum.
Only one day had passed since the conclusion of the Old Wan Campaign.
The details and information regarding it had already been published on the forum.
At the top of the homepage, an announcement titled 《Strange Three Kingdoms Fourth Beta Test and Update》 had been released.
The announcement immediately sparked widespread discussion.
Various threads rapidly climbed onto the trending list.
Meanwhile.
At the headquarters of the Special Investigation Bureau.
Zhou Zhengming and the others were also conducting research on these developments.
“The Old Wan storyline should now be completely finished. The Scourge Legion is currently busy competing to activate the remaining Blessing Points. At the current pace, they should occupy every Blessing Point in the Wancheng region within the next few days, allowing the territory to fully take control of the entire area.”
During the Bureau's regular meeting.
Feng Ying was reporting the latest intelligence.
“The Old Wan storyline progressed fairly smoothly, and the Legion gained tremendous rewards from the campaign!”
“Several top-tier players who obtained Golden Treasure Chests drew million-point Enlightenment Tower Recharge Vouchers.”
“With those vouchers, combined with the Essence they had personally accumulated, they are expected to spend no less than 1.2 million Essence on skill cultivation over the coming days.”
“These top players already possessed at least one or two Blue Skills. Once they fully digest the gains from the Old Wan Campaign, they are expected to acquire another two or even three Blue Skills.”
“...”
After hearing Feng Ying's report.
Zhou Zhengming and the others all wore solemn expressions.
The benefits gained by the Scourge Legion this time had exceeded everyone's expectations.
Top players such as Ye Limeng, Black Pupil Brother Rui, Chimei Wangliang, Lone Boat, Old Wang the Berserker, Arthur King, and others.
Would all experience significant increases in strength over the coming days.
Although the official legion led by the Immortal Dragon Soul Legion possessed tremendous financial resources and intelligence support from the real world.
Becoming the number one legion in the short term would still be no easy feat.
It couldn't be helped.
No matter how much money they had.
Or how powerful their background was.
It could only provide indirect assistance.
The influence that real-world official forces could exert remained extremely limited.
Zhou Zhengming said,
“The Investigation Division must cooperate fully with the Intelligence Division and Research Division to collect information, updating the strength changes of these top players at all times—especially intelligence concerning newly acquired skills.”
Wang Yue replied,
“Yes!”
Zhou Zhengming continued,
“Report the latest developments.”
Feng Ying said,
“The conclusion of this campaign marks the final stage of the territory's conquest of the Wancheng region.”
“At least two major changes will occur within the territory.”
“The first is the addition of important NPCs.”
“The second is the addition of new gameplay systems and maps.”
“Although the territory contains hundreds of thousands of so-called NPCs.”
“Every NPC possesses their own personality.”
“And every one of them carries the potential to influence the storyline.”
“The truly heavyweight NPCs capable of directly driving the territory's development are still mainly Hero Units such as Jia Xu.”
“After the conclusion of the Old Wan Campaign, two brand-new Hero Units have become the main focus.”
“The first is Dian Wei, the final boss of the Wancheng map.”
“The second is a newly appeared female NPC named Zou Wan.”
Upon hearing this.
Everyone nodded.
There had long been a saying among the Three Kingdoms:
'First Lü Bu, second Zhao Yun, third Dian Wei.'
At least in most people's understanding.
Dian Wei's martial prowess ranked only behind Lü Bu and Zhao Yun.
During the battle for Old Wan.
The overwhelming pressure exuded by Dian Wei had left a profound impression on everyone.
He was the first Fallen One to be successfully reversed.
This demonstrated that as long as sufficient conditions were met.
Even beings who had already fallen into corruption could be restored.
And even recruited.
Providing players with an entirely new direction for developing storylines in the future.
As Feng Ying continued her report.
She displayed Dian Wei's photograph.
A bald giant.
Standing two and a half meters tall.
His body entirely composed of translucent crystal.
Possessing six arms.
Appeared on the screen.
A researcher from the Special Investigation Bureau asked,
“Why has Dian Wei's appearance changed so drastically after joining the territory compared to how he looked in Old Wan?”
Feng Ying replied,
“Demonic Dian Wei displayed three combat forms.”
“The first was the Heavy Giant Form.”
“In this form, he stood approximately sixteen to seventeen meters tall.”
“Although enormous in size.”
“It was actually his weakest form.”
“He couldn't even break through Lord Hang Yu's defenses.”
“The second was the Medium Giant Form.”
“In this form, he stood seven to eight meters tall.”
“He exchanged over a hundred rounds with the Lord.”
“He was capable of breaking through the Lord's defenses.”
“But quickly fell into a disadvantage under the Lord's counterattacks.”
“The third was the unarmored crystal giant form.”
“The form Dian Wei currently possesses.”
“Although Dian Wei never directly fought the Lord in this form.”
“It is estimated to be stronger than both previous forms.”
“He could even unleash map-wide attacks capable of instantly destroying one of the Lord's projections.”
A Bureau researcher asked,
“So you're saying that after joining the territory.”
“His strongest third form has now become his permanent state?”
Feng Ying nodded.
“At present.”
“That appears to be the case.”
Everyone clicked their tongues in amazement.
“If Dian Wei can permanently maintain his strongest third form.”
“Then there would have been no need for him to use his previous two forms during battle.”
Zhou Zhengming added,
“Furthermore, judging from the photograph.”
“His current appearance also differs somewhat from the third form seen in Old Wan.”
“Perhaps another transformation occurred after he was subdued by the Lord.”
Academician Xia remarked,
“I've heard that reversing Dian Wei consumed three extremely precious materials.”
“Could that be the reason he has become even stronger than before?”
Zhou Zhengming nodded.
“That is highly possible.”
“Dian Wei was already astonishingly powerful.”
“If he became even stronger on top of that.”
“He may already have surpassed the ceiling of the Abyss Overlord rank.”
“I believe that for a very long time to come.”
“He will remain the strongest individual beneath the Lord.”
Feng Ying also sighed.
“The territory's foundation was already growing increasingly powerful.”
“Now that it has such a peerless warrior protecting it.”
“Its ability to withstand future threats will undoubtedly increase dramatically.”
Zhou Zhengming instructed,
“Dian Wei will become an important NPC and the military symbol of the territory.”
“We must establish a good relationship with him.”
“The Special Investigation Team should assign personnel to make contact with him as soon as possible.”
Wang Yue replied,
“We've already begun making arrangements.”
The Special Investigation Bureau decided to gather as much intelligence on Dian Wei as possible.
Including his abilities.
His personality.
His preferences.
Only then could they formulate future strategies for dealing with him.
Building a relationship with such a formidable figure.
Would greatly benefit the Legion's future development.
If any trouble arose in the future.
Being able to request Dian Wei's assistance.
Would make that favor immeasurably valuable.
Furthermore.
The Bureau concluded that.
Dian Wei almost certainly possessed Purple-quality skills.
If players could learn even one or two of them.
Wouldn't they become virtually invincible among the player base?
Feng Ying continued.
“Besides Dian Wei.”
“The territory's other newly added important NPC, Zou Wan.”
“Has also attracted enormous attention.”
“She is rapidly becoming the newest hot topic both on the forums and among Arcane scholars.”
Zhou Zhengming asked,
“That's strange.”
“Was there ever a person named Zou Wan in the Three Kingdoms?”
“There probably wasn't.”
Feng Ying replied,
“Zou Wan's origins remain mysterious.”
“At present, we only know that she is connected to the Wancheng Campaign.”
“No one has yet uncovered her background.”
“However.”
“Judging from her surname.”
“She appears to be connected to the Zou Clan of Wancheng.”
“And the character 'Wan' in her name also seems to hint at ties to Wancheng.”
“She may be a descendant of Lady Zou's clan.”
“Some Arcane scholars even speculate that Zou Wan is Lady Zou's reincarnation.”
“This matter still requires further investigation.”
“To gather more conclusive evidence.”
“...”
“Although Zou Wan's origins remain shrouded in mystery.”
“She is by no means an insignificant figure.”
“She has already been entrusted with important responsibilities by the Lord.”
“She has even been granted Hero Unit status.”
“She is currently the territory's first female Hero.”
“This also demonstrates that Hero Units are not necessarily famous historical ministers.”
“Great generals.”
“Or legendary eccentrics.”
“So long as someone is sufficiently outstanding.”
“And possesses exceptional ability.”
“Even someone with little fame.”
“Or even an ordinary native.”
“May still be chosen.”
“As for whether players of the Scourge Legion can qualify.”
“That remains unknown.”
“...”
“Zou Wan is currently extremely popular among players.”
“The level of discussion surrounding her.”
“Already rivals that of another widely discussed female NPC, Yan Ling.”
“Furthermore.”
“Because of her mysterious background.”
“Combined with her unparalleled beauty.”
“Many players have begun spreading rumors about her relationship with the Lord.”
“Some even believe that Zou Wan is simply part of the Lord's harem.”
“Regarding that.”
“We have no way of confirming anything.”
“However.”
“One thing is certain.”
“Zou Wan's appearance has introduced an entirely new secondary profession to the territory.”
“Builder.”
“...”
After Zou Wan appeared within the territory.
The Builder profession officially came into public view.
A Starsea Builder.
Was also known as a Formation Builder.
Their primary specialty.
Was constructing extraordinary buildings.
As well as all varieties of formations.
It was a profession with tremendous potential.
Its future prospects would rival those of Artifact Refining.
Alchemy.
And Cooking.
Naturally.
It attracted intense attention from every major faction.
Including the Special Investigation Bureau.
Feng Ying continued.
“The appearance of this new secondary profession.”
“Is only one of the many changes brought about by the conclusion of the Old Wan Campaign.”
“The homepage of the official Strange Three Kingdoms website has just published 《Strange Three Kingdoms Fourth Closed Beta and Update Plan》.”
“The game's closed beta has officially entered its fourth phase.”
“This announcement did not reveal the exact number of new players being recruited.”
“However.”
“Judging by the recent trend of recruiting over a thousand new players every day.”
“We believe player recruitment will gradually become normalized.”
“It is even possible.”
“That after another one or two beta phases.”
“The game will officially launch into full public release.”
“...”
Zhou Zhengming felt tremendous pressure.
The development of Strange Three Kingdoms.
Was simply progressing far too quickly.
If full public release truly arrived.
Was human society prepared?
Almost certainly not.
At least another year or two would be required.
Otherwise.
Massive upheaval would be unavoidable.
Feng Ying continued reporting the latest intelligence.
“The fourth beta introduces enormous changes.”
“Besides opening entirely new maps.”
“Many new gameplay systems will also be introduced.”
“Including the Arena System.”
“And the Team Dungeon System.”
“The Team Dungeon has already been experienced during the Sacred Azure City event map.”
“The Arena has likewise been rumored for quite some time.”
“Both are expected to officially launch within the territory very soon.”
“They may contain tremendous opportunities.”
“In addition.”
“The finals of the Starsea Lord Tournament will also begin soon.”
“This may become the first in-game event open to every player.”
“...”
After hearing these reports.
Zhou Zhengming and the others exchanged glances.
The creators behind Strange Three Kingdoms.
Really were packaging this world according to game operation principles.
However.
No matter how closely these arenas.
Dungeons.
Or events resembled game mechanics.
They were ultimately nothing more than a layer of packaging.
Fortunately.
It was precisely because of this packaging.
That the truth had remained hidden for so long.
Otherwise.
The world would already have descended into chaos.
Zhou Zhengming declared,
“The fourth beta introduces enormous changes.”
“With them come many new opportunities and challenges.”
“Our Bureau must devote its full efforts.”
“We cannot afford to relax!”
Everyone responded in unison.
“Yes!”
Zhou Zhengming then turned toward Wang Yue.
“Director Wang.”
“Do you have anything to report?”
Wang Yue replied,
“The Immortal Dragon Soul Legion has been developing steadily.”
“It is expected to surpass two thousand members within the next one or two days.”
“Becoming the third Legion in the Scourge Legion to exceed two thousand members.”
Among the Scourge Legion's five major Legions.
Only the Hall of War Gods and Wings of Freedom had recently surpassed two thousand members.
For the Immortal Dragon Soul Legion.
Becoming the third Legion to reach two thousand official members before Divine Feather Palace and Ragnarök.
Was already an impressive achievement.
Wang Yue continued.
“In addition to our two thousand players.”
“We have also launched a strategy to recruit native talents.”
“We have already hired over six hundred natives.”
“That number is expected to double within the next seven days.”
The territory possessed a population of hundreds of thousands.
Among the natives.
Many possessed excellent aptitude.
Some had talents for Alchemy.
Artifact Refining.
Or other professions.
Others possessed remarkable combat talents.
Or were already highly skilled experts.
Scattered throughout the population.
These individuals were difficult to notice.
Even the territory itself could not fully discover and cultivate them.
As a result.
Every major Legion had begun competing fiercely to recruit talented natives.
They dispatched personnel throughout the territory.
Specifically to identify talented individuals.
Once recruited into a Legion.
The Legion itself would supply the Essence.
Resources.
And Skill Books.
To cultivate them.
Gradually transforming them into the Legion's logistical backbone and long-term foundation.
Wang Yue explained,
“Our plan is to cultivate.”
“No fewer than twenty Apprentice Cooks.”
“Fifteen Apprentice Artifact Refiners.”
“And fifteen Apprentice Alchemists.”
“Within one month.”
“From among them.”
“We will further select specialists in equipment repair.”
“Talisman crafting.”
“And Formation construction.”
“Our shop on Lord Avenue No.1 has officially opened.”
“As the player population continues growing.”
“Our profits are likewise increasing.”
“We expect to recover our investment within several months.”
“...”
“In addition.”
“We have also discovered another major opportunity in the territory's development!”
Zhou Zhengming immediately asked,
“What is it?”
Wang Yue replied,
“According to the information we've gathered.”
“The territory has recently begun implementing a Homeland Reconstruction Plan throughout every region.”
“The objective.”
“Is to rebuild the towns and cities surrounding each Blessing Point.”
“For city-level Blessing Points.”
“Reconstruction and management remain directly under the territory's authority.”
“However.”
“Construction of township-level Blessing Points.”
“Is expected to be outsourced to the various Legions.”
“Our Bureau possesses not only the Immortal Dragon Soul Legion.”
“But also numerous small and medium-sized Legions.”
“All of them can compete for these contracts.”
“Allowing us to control more towns.”
“And laying the foundation for future industries and resource acquisition.”
Wang Yue displayed a map of the territory.
Then began explaining it.
First.
The former Corpse Lich Territory.
It originally consisted of three regions.
The Xian Mountain Region.
Contained four cities.
And seventeen towns.
Twenty-one settlements in total.
Almost all required reconstruction.
The Heyin Region.
Contained one city.
And seven towns.
Eight settlements altogether.
Almost all likewise required rebuilding.
The Xiping Region.
Contained one city.
And twelve towns.
Thirteen settlements in total.
Again.
Nearly all required reconstruction.
Wang Yue said,
“After generations of rule by the Corpse Lich Territory.”
“These three regions have essentially become wastelands.”
“Rebuilding them will be extremely difficult.”
“They require an enormous influx of population.”
“The territory currently has fewer than five hundred thousand inhabitants.”
“Even filling Wancheng and the existing cities with natives alone is already difficult.”
“Therefore.”
“The Scourge Legion.”
“As a source of new population.”
“Has become an essential infusion of fresh blood.”
“This is one of the main reasons.”
“Why the territory intends to outsource construction of remote townships to the Scourge Legions.”
“Every map.”
“And every region.”
“Contains abundant resources.”
“Especially the monsters that periodically respawn in the wilderness.”
“As well as naturally generated crystal deposits.”
“Medicinal herbs.”
“And countless other resources.”
“We can also establish our own plantations.”
“Ranches.”
“And various industries nearby.”
“So long as we participate in the territory's reconstruction strategy.”
“Our Legions will be able to permanently station themselves in those regions.”
“And even enjoy priority rights to develop local monster resources.”
“...”
The territory currently possessed as many as 115 Blessing Points.
Besides the forty-two located within the former Corpse Lich Territory.
There were another twenty-four spread across Luoshui.
Wolong Mountain.
And White Tiger Mountain.
The Wancheng region alone.
Contained an astonishing fifty-nine Blessing Points.
Developing all of them.
Would be no easy task.
In the future.
The territory intended to mobilize players on a massive scale.
Allowing players to lead natives in rebuilding ruins throughout the land.
So that resources could be developed as early as possible.
Legions participating in reconstruction.
Would receive priority development rights.
Stationing rights.
And partial land usage rights.
It had to be said.
This strategy would not only save the territory enormous expenses.
And greatly reduce the Lord's workload.
But also represented an enormous temptation for players.
It was nothing less than a strategic opportunity.
Zhou Zhengming immediately made his decision.
Ordering the Research Division and Intelligence Division.
To work through the night.
Analyzing which regions held the greatest development value.
Then.
Spend Contribution Points.
Spend money aggressively.
Offer generous incentives.
Recruit native workers from New Wan.
And other cities.
With high salaries.
Bring them to these ruins.
And begin construction immediately.
It was obvious.
The Special Investigation Bureau would not be the only faction to recognize this opportunity.
Every major force.
Would also spend its own money.
Recruiting workers from every city.
Even providing relocation subsidies.
Simply to complete construction as quickly as possible.
And satisfy the territory's requirements.
This way.
Everyone would benefit.
The natives would gain employment.
And earn large amounts of Contribution Points.
Player factions would obtain territory.
And secure their share of future profits.
Meanwhile.
The territory would save enormous expenditures.
Accelerate reconstruction.
And develop regional resources far more efficiently.
……
While the Special Investigation Bureau held its meeting.
Every major faction had already begun taking action.
Even as players on the forums continued gossiping about Hang Yu and Zou Wan.
Hang Yu found time to visit the Skill Tower.
He embedded the newly obtained Skill Stone: Demon God's Power into the territory.
A First-Order Skill Tower.
Could embed White and Green Skills.
A Second-Order Skill Tower.
Could embed up to Blue Skills.
As well as the relatively rare Green Cultivation Arts.
A Third-Order Skill Tower.
Could embed Purple Skills.
As well as Blue Cultivation Arts.
The territory's Skill Tower.
Was capable of embedding Purple Skills.
This Demon God's Power.
Was not only the territory's first Purple Skill.
But also the only one currently in existence.
Although Dian Wei possessed the Purple Cultivation Art Demon God Transformation.
That cultivation art required a unique physique.
Only Dian Wei's special Abyssal Physique could cultivate it.
It was effectively exclusive to him.
Even Hang Yu himself.
Could not learn it.
Furthermore.
Transmitting a Purple Cultivation Art.
Was extraordinarily difficult.
Even if Demon God Transformation had no physique requirements.
The territory currently lacked the means.
To pass down such a high-level cultivation art.
After embedding the Skill Stone.
Hang Yu immediately began comprehending the skill.
【Would you like to learn "Demon God's Power"? Learning this skill requires 5,000,000 Essence!】
As expected of a Purple Skill.
Its learning requirements.
And consumption.
Were both astonishing.
Hang Yu did not hesitate.
He immediately chose to comprehend it.
The entire Skill Tower trembled violently.
A vast torrent of knowledge and enlightenment.
Flooded into his body like a raging tide.
【Stored Essence -5,000,000!】
【Skill "Demon God's Power" successfully learned!】
Hang Yu immediately examined the effects of this Purple Skill.
【Demon God's Power】Purple Skill.
Current Level: 1.
Consumes 50% Mana to activate.
Instantly restores 50% HP.
Consumes 500 Mana per second thereafter.
Total Strength +30%.
Total Agility +30%.
Total Spirit +30%.
Total Will +30%.
Maximum duration: 10 minutes.
Cooldown: 120 minutes.
“So powerful!”
Even Hang Yu could not help exclaiming in admiration.
A mere Level 1 Demon God's Power.
Already increased all four primary attributes by 30%.
At first glance.
That did not seem especially extraordinary.
Many outstanding talents could permanently increase attributes by twenty or thirty percent.
However.
The reality was entirely different.
Most aptitude and talent bonuses.
Applied only to net attributes.
Or even more specifically.
To the fundamental base values.
In other words.
Their baseline excluded equipment.
Cultivation.
Medicine.
Every external enhancement.
And even certain talent effects.
The unique feature of Demon God's Power.
Was that it did not calculate from base values.
It calculated from total values.
In other words.
Every point of the user's attributes.
Including temporary bonuses granted by equipment.
Skills.
Or medicine.
Would also be amplified.
That was truly absurd.
Increasing Hang Yu's total attributes by thirty percent.
Would result in an enormous numerical increase.
Enough to explosively boost his combat power.
Moreover.
The skill had only just been learned.
It was merely Level 1.
Hang Yu immediately decided to cultivate it to perfection.
However.
Fully mastering a Purple Skill.
Was extraordinarily difficult.
For an ordinary cultivator.
Even ten lifetimes might not be enough.
【Stored Essence -30,000,000!】
【Your "Demon God's Power" has reached its maximum level!】
A full thirty million Essence had been consumed.
Even for a Fourth-Order Lord.
That was certainly no small amount.
But for Hang Yu.
It was insignificant.
He examined the effects of the fully mastered skill.
————
【Demon God's Power】Purple Skill.
Current Level: 10.
Permanent Strength +150.
Permanent Agility +150.
Permanent Spirit +150.
Permanent Will +150.
Consumes 50% Mana to activate.
Instantly restores 50% HP.
Consumes 2,000 Mana per second thereafter.
Total Strength +100%.
Total Agility +100%.
Total Spirit +100%.
Total Will +100%.
Maximum duration: 20 minutes.
Cooldown: 60 minutes.
————
Excellent!
A single skill.
Granted six hundred points of permanent attributes.
That was already on par with Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear.
However.
Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear.
Was not a single skill.
It was an entire cultivation system containing dozens of skills.
In addition.
The skill's active effect.
Was virtually overpowered.
Once activated.
It doubled every total attribute.
Its maximum duration doubled.
Its cooldown was cut in half.
It was yet another skill capable of explosively increasing combat strength.
Naturally.
The fully mastered Demon God's Power.
Also carried an astonishing cost.
Not only did it consume fifty percent of current Mana upon activation.
It also drained two thousand Mana every second thereafter.
Even Hang Yu could not sustain it for very long.
It was clearly best suited.
For battles requiring a swift conclusion.
Now.
He felt even more confident.
About confronting Monarch-level opponents.
After mastering the skill.
Hang Yu walked out of the Skill Tower.
“My Lord!”
Dian Wei stood waiting outside the entrance.
The peerless general who had returned from the Abyss.
Had recently become Hang Yu's personal bodyguard.
Hang Yu suddenly realized.
That among everyone in the territory.
Only his own attributes surpassed Dian Wei's.
If Dian Wei also cultivated Demon God's Power.
The results would likely be exceptional.
Furthermore.
Dian Wei's cultivation art.
Demon God Transformation.
Had only reached Level 7.
Bringing a Purple Cultivation Art.
To full mastery.
Would probably require several times more Essence.
Than a Purple Secret Technique such as Demon God's Power.
But the increase to Dian Wei's strength.
Would also be tremendous.
Still.
Now was not the right time.
After all.
He had only recently joined the territory.
Even rewards.
Should come only after making further contributions.
Besides.
Whether cultivating Demon God Transformation.
Or the Secret Technique Demon God's Power.
Both required enormous amounts of Essence.
Hang Yu asked,
“What is it?”
Dian Wei reported,
“Zou Wan has sent word.”
“She has completed the task assigned by my Lord.”
“She has finished modifying the foreign buildings throughout Xian Mountain, Xiping, and Heyin.”
“She finished already? That's even faster than I expected.”
Hang Yu was slightly surprised.
“Let's go take a look.”
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