86: We must eradicate the root of the problem! (Update 3)
This point made by Ding Chang was something Lin Ye hadn't thought about carefully before.
It's impossible for others to comprehend the technology in Raging Sea, but some of the design techniques for the dungeon can be imitated by experienced Designers.
For example, this system of continuously stacking mission rewards and penalties.
This is like a floodgate; once opened, it will surge forth.
The consequence will be that many dungeons on Azure Star in the future will result in huge point deductions that players will be unable to guard against.
Even if Sky Curtain makes corrections later, it will allow these people to make a profit.
"Actually, these matters aren't for an old man like me to tell you, Mr. Lin. You are now the pillar of Great Xia; the entire Great Xia is under your protection. Actually, I'm not qualified to say these things to you."
Lin Ye shook his head repeatedly. "Old Ding, don't say that. Your advice is very useful to me."
"There's one more thing, if you'll permit me to ramble a bit more."
"Regarding Kim Geun-seok's challenge to you online, don't accept it, and don't pay any attention to him… The Kim family chaebol in South Korea is practically all-powerful, and their methods are even more despicable than the former Emperor Takakawa. There's no need to expend your energy on them."
"As for those false reports from the South Korean media, Great Xia's high-level officials will naturally handle them; you don't need to explain anything."
Saying that, Ding Chang patted Lin Ye's shoulder, forcing a smile onto his face.
"Mr. Lin, you just need to continue creating astonishing dungeons."
"I, an old man, don't have much time left. I have only one wish in this life, and that is to see the people of Great Xia reach the top of the Hero Ranking!"
"In you, I see hope!"
As he spoke, two lines of hot tears streamed from Ding Chang's eyes.
Lin Ye steadied himself, gently took Ding Chang's hand, and said calmly:
"Mr. Ding, if you hadn't given me command of your warship in the Battle of the Imperial Sea dungeon at that time, perhaps there would be no Raging Sea, and Miss Zhao and I would have been eliminated."
"So I am very grateful to you."
What Lin Ye said was from his heart.
At that time, Lin Ye was in his weakest LV0 period, without any weapons on him. Even if Lin Ye had a head full of military knowledge, it would have been useless.
If Ding Chang hadn't trusted him that time, and if the other high-level Challengers in the dungeon hadn't listened to his command, that dungeon would most likely have ended in failure.
At that time, Lin Ye only had a pitiful 70 points. If he lost two more times, he would very likely be eliminated.
One should be grateful to those who help in times of need. Although Ding Chang himself might not have realized how significant that assistance was, Lin Ye kept it in his heart.
"You said you always treated the Zhao Jianyu sisters as your granddaughters. I just want to ask you one question… Do you want to avenge your granddaughter?"
This time it was Ding Chang's turn to be stunned; he hadn't expected Lin Ye to suddenly say such a thing.
"I…"
"If I were thirty years younger, if my dungeon hadn't been sealed… how would that kid named Kim dare to be so arrogant!"
In an instant, a hint of killing intent appeared on Ding Chang's face.
That feeling was exactly the same as when he was in the Battle of the Imperial Sea dungeon!
"Okay, then I understand." Lin Ye nodded slightly, his tone remaining calm and indifferent.
"You rest well. I will come to see you again later." With that, Lin Ye stood up and wiped away all the cigarette ash that had fallen onto the quilt in front of Ding Chang.
"Mr. Lin… Mr. Lin…" Ding Chang still wanted to say something, but Lin Ye had already turned and left the room.
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Lin Ye didn't waste a moment, driving directly towards his Cliff Villa.
The Challenger for Winter is Coming now had a clear target!
That was Kim Geun-seok and the Kim family chaebol group behind him!
In fact, as a transmigrator, Lin Ye's feelings for this world were still very faint.
He wouldn't be the kind of hot-headed youth who would impulsively help others seek revenge.
The reason for settling on Kim Geun-seok as the Challenger was more for the consideration of his own future progress.
Firstly, the repeated provocations from the South Korea Settlement had annoyed Lin Ye greatly!
In addition, Ding Chang had just mentioned a detail that Lin Ye kept in mind.
That was, after Zhao Jianyu actively challenged Kim Geun-seok's dungeon, she was directly designated and pulled into a dungeon by another person from the Kim family chaebol the next day, and then on the third day, she was pulled into a dungeon by Kim Geun-seok and eliminated.
This couldn't be a coincidence.
It was clearly a deliberate premeditation by the Kim family chaebol.
But Zhao Jianyu was just an unknown young Designer, and while she had some talent, it was definitely not enough to attract the attention of people from other Settlements.
If viewed this way, Ding Chang's inference was very accurate: it must be that South Korea learned that Great Xia's First Research Institute had once tried to recruit him, so they thought Zhao Jianyu might be related to him.
Or perhaps Kim Geun-seok thought Zhao Jianyu might have his technology in her possession…
Lin Ye's thoughts surged like a tide.
From this perspective, Kim Geun-seok and the Kim family chaebol had malicious intentions towards him.
It was simply because he had immunity, so they couldn't act against him directly.
For such a hidden danger, what Lin Ye had to do would not be to just teach them a lesson and let it go, like with Ito Hidekazu before, but to directly uproot it.
Returning to the Cliff Villa, Lin Ye immediately entered the Genesis Space without a word.
At this time, all the weapons for Winter is Coming had already been manufactured, and the dungeon completion was already one hundred percent.
But Lin Ye directly gave Genesis Space a new command.
"I want to perfect a map of a force called 'Bangzi Nation' in this area between Dragon Country and Dongying Island…"
"This country has a very small territory and was once a vassal state of Dragon Country…"
"Later, this country will be set as the birthplace of the Challengers when the dungeon is first opened."
An hour later, Bangzi Nation vividly appeared on Earth Online.
Bangzi Nation had virtually no distinguishing features, no iconic buildings, and not too many details, so it was very simple to design.
Then Lin Ye decisively exited the Genesis Space.
He directly submitted an application to Sky Curtain.
"Sky Curtain, please review my new dungeon, named Earth Online: The Five Constants: Winter is Coming!"
"The initial number of Challengers is set to ten thousand."
[Received dungeon Designer: Lin Ye's submitted review application for the Winter is Coming dungeon!]
[Dungeon review has been initiated! Next, Sky Curtain will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the dungeon's rationality, innovativeness, foresight, and other aspects!]
[Due to the large size of this dungeon, the review will take some time. Please, Designer, wait patiently.]