Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 669 - 652: The Scam (Makeup Update)

Chapter 669: Chapter 652: The Scam (Makeup Update)

"What the heck is going on here!

"Am I dead?

"What happened to the 72% probability?"

Li Wenhao looked utterly baffled.

He angrily questioned Mouse, whose voice sounded innocent.

"Bro, 72% isn’t 100%!

"Plus, you didn’t even dodge the thunderclouds on the floor. That’s on you, not me!

"I got your permission before altering the probability. You can’t blame me for this..."

Li Wenhao thought it over and felt there was some truth to it. It wasn’t fair to blame him...

The Heavenly Tribulation mechanic in "Reverse Heaven" is basically multiple rounds of heavenly lightning, each with a mix of targeting and non-targeting lightning.

If the player plays well, they can dodge all the floor lightning.

As for the targeting lightning, it sticks to the player, and you just have to tough it out.

Whether you rely on attributes, magical treasures, or elixirs, it all depends on the player’s abilities.

The system’s passing rate for tribulation is computed by an AI algorithm, considering the average player skill level.

This means that with Li Wenhao’s failures and taking some floor lightning hits, the probability would have decreased further.

To be fair, the success rate of 87% dropping to 72% was clearly stated in the agreement; there didn’t seem to be any deceit involved.

Li Wenhao chose this high-risk tribulation path to form a better Golden Core, so naturally, he should bear all the risks.

"Sigh, fine, it’s my fault for not playing well."

Li Wenhao didn’t say much more and quietly went into rebirth mode.

The first tribulation crossing of the Tou Fangfang Cultivation Group ended in complete failure.

...

Three days later.

Li Wenhao finished today’s cultivation, set his character to meditate in the Martial Arts Arena, and started browsing videos and chatting with the livestream audience.

"Whatever, since the first tribulation failed, let’s play slowly."

Li Wenhao’s Foundation Establishment cultivation was previously achieved through a Time Loan. After rebirth, the loan’s effect was gone, so his cultivation level plummeted.

He could take out another Cultivation Loan but felt it was unnecessary at this stage since the one-year, ten-year, and hundred-year disciple paths were all pretty crowded.

Previously, he reaped some benefits from the Sect by leveraging the hundred-year disciple path, so it wasn’t worth competing further.

"Let me check out the latest disaster videos.

"Sigh, I’m not even in them. Just as expected, a small fry like me can’t make it to the Heavenly Pride List, let alone qualify for disaster videos."

Disaster videos are updated every few days, but they never keep up with the game’s body explosion deaths.

As a streamer whose character had little to no power, Li Wenhao wouldn’t even make the list among the countless content.

While watching, Li Wenhao suddenly realized something was off.

"Wait, this Mouse looks familiar.

"Isn’t he the Life Star Pavilion disciple who altered my tribulation probability?

"He made it to the Heavenly Pride List?

"That’s not right. He was always out running errands. He shouldn’t have much time for cultivation."

Mouse’s strong entry into the Heavenly Pride List at ninth place seemed odd, as many top players had died or dropped out. Yet his rapid progress was undeniable.

Chen Tingquan, who was meditating alongside, found it unsurprising.

"Makes sense; the Life Star Pavilion is one of the Six Major Sects after all.

"Besides, doing side jobs doesn’t necessarily affect cultivation. Didn’t Jian Shang also make it to the list?"

Li Wenhao shook his head: "No, Jian Shang’s situation is totally different!

"Jian Shang has Instructor Ding’s sales network support and can get Nine Dragon Elixirs at low prices.

"Instructor Ding helps Jian Shang to top the list and stabilize the Technology Cultivation Supplement Company’s status.

"Plus, Jian Shang is a disciple of the Time Wheel Zen Sect and can utilize the Time Loan. With all these advantages, it’s no wonder he made the Heavenly Pride List.

"But Mouse? He’s just an Inner Sect Disciple of Life Star Pavilion and has no rapid cultivation-boosting secret technique.

"He might earn a bit of money altering tribulation probabilities, but that’s just a service fee; the money isn’t nearly enough to cover the cost of Nine Dragon Elixirs for climbing the Heavenly Pride List.

"Something’s up, seriously up!"

At first, Chen Tingquan didn’t pay much attention, as the Heavenly Pride List constantly changes, and no one knows why some get on it—possibly from making a lot of money recently.

But seeing Li Wenhao so concerned, Chen Tingquan decided to look it up.

He found some interesting discussions online.

"Hey, Mouse, check out the latest discussions. Life Star Pavilion is rising strong!

"Life Star Pavilion’s secret techniques aren’t just about altering tribulation probability. They have a ’Nine Revolutions Fortune Seizing Tribulation’ technique that converts the penalty from others’ failed tribulations into their own cultivation resources!"

Li Wenhao perked up: "Hmm? I knew something was wrong!

"Right, wasn’t there something about each of the Six Major Sects having its own unique secret technique mentioned early on in the game?

"But before, we didn’t need to cross tribulations, so everyone forgot about Life Star Pavilion’s setup.

"So, the cultivation I lost from my failed tribulation actually went to this Mouse!

"No wonder his cultivation improved so quickly!

"Wow, he’s stealing from the poor and giving to the rich, huh? Here I am, a pitiful non-spender, and I still get exploited by this whale born with a top-up of 648. Is there any justice? Any law?!"

The more Li Wenhao thought about it, the angrier he got.

Mouse had ascended the Heavenly Pride List by leeching off people’s failed tribulation resources, causing many to die horribly due to Heavenly Tribulations.

Chen Tingquan pondered for a moment: "But... can you really blame him?

"I think he suggested lowering your survival probability out of self-interest. Since lowering it means he’d gain some cultivation from your tribulation failure, but didn’t you agree to the terms?

"You consented and he offered. Nothing much to accuse him of.

"If you had successfully crossed the tribulation, you would have profited too."

Li Wenhao paused and realized this made some sense.

"But...

"Why did only he make it to the Heavenly Pride List, and not other Life Star Pavilion disciples?"

Li Wenhao still felt something was off.

Chen Tingquan thought it over: "That’s normal. Maybe the other Life Star Pavilion disciples didn’t spend as much money as he did.

"You only see him running around selling Life Star Pavilion services but not the effort and resources he invested in Blue and Green Modifier behind the scenes."

Li Wenhao nodded: "Okay, even though it still annoys me, I have to admit you have a point; I can’t really blame him."

As they chatted, Liang Chun approached them on a flying sword.

"Alright, guys, enough talking. I’m going to cross a tribulation!"

Li Wenhao nodded: "Let’s go watch!"

Although Liang Chun took the hundred-year disciple path, he had taken out considerable Cultivation Loans and reached the Core Formation Stage for tribulation just three days after Li Wenhao.

As usual, they arrived at the tribulation spot where Mouse was already waiting.

He was pretty diligent, probably online 24 hours a day.

"So, are you buying the tribulation service?" Li Wenhao asked.

Despite feeling a bit annoyed with Mouse, he had to admit that adjusting the tribulation survival rate and successfully forming a Golden Core was worth it.

However, Liang Chun didn’t go to Mouse for help; instead, he waited around.

Soon after, another Inner Sect Disciple from Life Star Pavilion arrived on a flying sword.

"Wow, do they even offer on-demand home services now?" Li Wenhao was surprised.

But a swap didn’t matter since they were all Life Star Pavilion disciples and could only adjust tribulation probabilities within system limits.

"Your tribulation survival probability is 86%."

This result wasn’t surprising; Li Wenhao’s rate was 87%, so it made sense for Liang Chun’s rate to be slightly lower at 86%.

But the next words from the Life Star Pavilion disciple shocked Li Wenhao.

"It’s an intermediate-level tribulation."

Li Wenhao froze: "Huh? What? Intermediate-level tribulation? Are you sure it’s intermediate-level?

"That doesn’t make sense. It should be lower-level with an 80%+ probability. Intermediate-level should be 70%, right?"

The disciple didn’t respond and just said: "Who knows better, you or me? I’m looking at the tribulation numbers right now."

Li Wenhao quickly asked: "What if we adjust to upper-level tribulation? What’s the probability then?"

The disciple paused, then replied: "Not recommended. It needs to be below 50% to adjust to upper-level tribulation, and it consumes more resources."

Li Wenhao’s face went stiff as he furiously looked around for Mouse, who had quietly slipped away.

"Damn it, I knew something was wrong!

"I’ve been had! Attention everyone, give an all-server bounty on this guy!"

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