Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 681 - 662: Final Sprint_3

Chapter 681: Chapter 662: Final Sprint_3

The Divinity Transformation Stage is another threshold full of novelty for players.

At this stage, the concept of "authority" within the game is introduced.

Compared to the Core Formation Stage, in the Nascent Soul Stage, players can not only find Tao Companions but also acquire new cultivation techniques and abilities. For instance, they can make their Nascent Soul assist in using unique spells and attacks.

In the game "Reverse Heaven," challenging across realms is extremely difficult unless the opponent is merely a temporary boost through a Time Loan.

However, there’s no fundamental difference between the Nascent Soul and Core Formation stages.

The Divinity Transformation Stage, on the other hand, is different. According to the relevant tips in the realm, players entering the Divinity Transformation Stage must undergo the Divinity Transformation Tribulation, which is a more difficult and complex challenge than any previous Heavenly Tribulation.

Upon successfully breaking through to the Divinity Transformation Realm, cultivators will feel a broader world and begin to master some unique authorities.

There are six unique authorities in the game corresponding to the six major sects’ characteristics: Qi Refinement, Time, Elixir Pills, Tribulation Crossing, Tao Companions, and Meditation.

In other words, according to "Reverse Heaven’s" settings, the six major sects became so because they mastered these six authorities.

After entering the Divinity Transformation Stage, players can share a part of their sect’s authority.

Instructor Ding is currently not clear about the situation in other sects. He only knows that disciples of the Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace, once they reach the Divinity Transformation Stage, receive epic-level enhancements in sect benefits.

He himself carries an Erosion Spirit Array, which can siphon off 5% of the Qi Refinement results from all cultivators within a certain range to strengthen himself.

In addition, his private Cave Mansion also has this effect.

This setup seems quite exaggerated to Instructor Ding.

Originally, the sect benefit of the Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace was the Erosion Spirit Array, which was only available in the sect’s main hall and could automatically absorb 20% of the Qi Refinement results from all non-sect cultivators within ten thousand miles, distributing them to all sect disciples.

It looked impressive, but it was mainly useful in the early stages. In the mid-period, it became rather insignificant.

Because the world of "Reverse Heaven" is vast, ten thousand miles cannot even cover other six major sects, only reaching various nearby loose cultivators and players from small sects.

Nor could it siphon from other Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace players.

As game progressions continue, the original loose cultivators joined other sects, or some directly ascended to the Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace, thus, the share of cultivation allotted naturally diminished.

After entering the Divinity Transformation Stage, even though it only siphons 5% of the cultivation, Instructor Ding can run around freely.

He could place the Cave Mansion in one location and then himself in another, doubling the absorption rate and doubling the fun.

For example, he could go to a place near a small sect like the Henggang Sect, and whenever players there cultivate, he automatically gains a portion of their cultivation. It’s simply delightful.

Reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage means players cross an important threshold, starting to acquire some very special privileges.

In a relevant novel, this would be the preliminary mastery of the world’s authority, beginning to shift from a pawn to a player.

As players’ realms continue to ascend, the ability of these authorities will also be continuously enhanced. Perhaps one day, they could siphon the entire server, which would be superbly exhilarating.

What exactly are the authorities of other sects?

Instructor Ding is still unsure, but he guesses they might also be super-enhanced versions of previous sect benefits.

Of course, players are not completely locked to the six major sects. When crossing the Divinity Transformation Tribulation, players can independently choose the corresponding authority.

Theoretically, disciples of the Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace can also attempt to master the authority of the Wuxiang Pill Alliance or the Time Wheel Zen Sect.

However, doing so faces two problems:

First, the Divinity Transformation Tribulation involves authority; thus, using corresponding sect’s cultivation techniques will be easier to overcome. If they obtain other sects’ authorities, the difficulty of the tribulation crossing will greatly increase.

Second, after the Divinity Transformation Stage, the ability of the authorities must also be upgraded. The corresponding sects control these channels, so a rogue player competing with the entire sect’s players for business would be tough.

In general, it’s possible to do this but not necessary, as the cost is too high.

It would be simpler to transfer to the corresponding sect directly.

Of course, if some very powerful players stubbornly want to do so, the game mechanism supports this.

After all, cultivation games inherently support those exceptionally powerful individuals who defy the heavens and change their fate, as long as they can pay the corresponding price.

Seeing the significant benefits of the Divinity Transformation Stage, Instructor Ding couldn’t hold back. He began calculating how to push himself to become the first Divinity Transformation Stage master on the server.