Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 682 - 663: Mini World (Seeking Monthly Pass)

Chapter 682: Chapter 663: Mini World (Seeking Monthly Pass)

"Alright, brothers, no need to see me off anymore, my mind is made up.

"Next time we meet, I will be the first Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator in this server!

"Jianshang, I’m leaving the matters of the Technology Cultivation Supplement Company entirely to you. All you need to do is avoid exploding your body and hold on until I come out from seclusion.

"Once I achieve Divinity Transformation, I will sweep through the Six Major Sects!"

Instructor Ding appeared very confident.

At this moment, he was in a special entrance deep within the Barbaric World.

Beside him were several core members of the Technology Cultivation Supplement Company, all there to see him off.

This was a new map mechanism in the game "Reverse Heaven": the Little World.

As players’ cultivation levels increased, different new mechanisms were discovered. After all, as a long-term online game, "Reverse Heaven" must continuously provide players with a sense of freshness.

This function was exactly that.

Its official name was "The Small World," also known as "Cave Heaven Blessed Land" or "Immortal Cave Mansion."

These special dungeon entrances only existed deep in the Barbaric World, generally requiring players to be at Nascent Soul Stage or higher to reach this area.

According to the setting, Cave Heaven Blessed Land is basically an Immortal Cave Mansion from Ancient Times, as often depicted in many cultivation novels.

The Immortals left for various reasons, either their lifespans ended, or they ascended to the Upper Realm, resulting in these caves being abandoned.

Over countless years, the caves continued to absorb nature’s spiritual energy, with the spirit grass, minerals, and spirit beasts inside growing under the nourishment of spiritual energy, forming a unique small ecological world.

These caves have different thresholds. The lowest level caves require players to have Nascent Soul Cultivation to enter.

If players reach Divinity Transformation within a given timeframe, they can freely leave and take with them the obtained Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures along with their cultivation gains. The Cave Heaven Blessed Land, or rather the small world left behind by the Immortal, will naturally dissipate;

If the time is up and players haven’t reached Divinity Transformation, they will be expelled from the small world, able to take only one-tenth of their cultivation gains and some random materials.

The timeframe varies for each cave, with the shortest starting at 10 days and the longest up to a month.

Of course, it’s all game packaging. In player terms, it’s a special super dungeon mechanic.

Once in the super dungeon, players cannot exit and will be cut off from the world.

During this period, players must log in at least once a day, and each login brings several new challenges.

Various powerful demon beasts or enemies may randomly appear, or there could be special, randomly generated puzzle levels.

Cultivating in this dungeon grants higher efficiency than the outside, aiding in breakthroughs.

However, players must complete the dungeon to retain their cultivation gains; otherwise, they’d only leave with a small portion, making it a loss.

Such caves randomly appear deep in the Barbaric World, reducing in number as each one is cleared.

These dungeons continually refresh, but their specific contents depend on luck.

The early bird catches the worm. As a top whale in the server, Instructor Ding naturally got the chance to enter first.

Other Nascent Soul cultivators could also enter, but even whales have differences in capacity. Many are worried about failing to break through to Divinity Transformation, making the effort in vain.

Moreover, in this Cave Heaven Blessed Land, players might explode and die, and even if they are reborn, they must stay in the cave until time is up.

For average players, the risks far outweigh the rewards, deterring them from trying.

Instructor Ding was naturally among the first to venture into uncharted territories.

Another critical point is that every cave has unique authority traits, related to the original owners.

This cave’s high spiritual energy and natural concentrations made it suitable for Instructor Ding, a disciple of the Erosion Spirit Heavenly Palace.

Disciples from other sects had low success rates here, so few were willing to risk it.

"Brother Lecturer, I’ve packed all the elixirs and materials you might need. You can’t use storage rings inside, so make sure to plan well and avoid exploding yourself from overeating.

"Returning safely is most important."

Only Eating Cilantro thoughtfully reminded.

Instructor Ding was touched: "Don’t worry! I will become the first Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator in the server!

"I’ve moved as much stuff as possible from the warehouse to my storage ring. You can sell it too, no need to stress. We have enough funds to afford some losses."

Only Eating Cilantro said: "Don’t worry, Brother Lecturer, I will make loads of money, ensuring you have all the resources you need for Divinity Transformation!"

The two exchanged flying kiss emojis, then Instructor Ding stepped into the Cave Heaven Blessed Land.

The screen displayed a prominent prompt.

[Entering this Small World will prohibit the following functions:]

[1. Chat and voice communication with the outside world;]

[2. Tao Companion shared storage ring function;]

[3. Item mailing and sending function;]

[4. ...]

[Anyone lacking a firm will, please exit immediately!]

[One hour later, this Small World will permanently close, please make a quick decision, fellow cultivator!]

Instructor Ding already understood these limitations, so he was not surprised, just patiently waiting for an hour to pass.

Obviously, once confirmed into the dungeon, players must remain the duration, with no mid-way exit. Hence, the official set strict confirmation procedures.

The restrictions increase the challenge, especially forbidding shared storage rings and mailing functions.

Players must rely solely on their inventory to carry various elixir pills, materials, and tools, with no replenishment once inside.

During this period, players must not only defeat demon beasts, gather minerals and herbs, but also seize every moment to cultivate.

The amount of items a player brings is part of the test: efficient resource use is crucial.

With inventory slots limited, players must bring elixirs for cultivation and consumables for combat.

Planning usage is critical, as failure means wasted effort.

If shared storage rings and mailing were allowed, external supplies would negate the challenge.

This aligns with the true meaning of "seclusion."

However, completely cutting off players from the outside is impossible.

Though in-game voice and private chat are disabled, players can use external social software to communicate.

After waiting, Instructor Ding received a private message. The Small World hadn’t fully closed, so these functions still worked.

Jianshang messaged: "Bro, did you really let your Tao Companion keep all your warehouse items? Think twice, is this reliable?

"Those materials are worth at least tens of thousands, your entire fortune."

Jianshang was clearly worried for Instructor Ding.

As a top whale, Instructor Ding had spent considerable money in the game, as much as a decent luxury sedan in real life.

This amount spent quickly is astronomical for most, though not for a true top whale.

"Reverse Heaven" limits how much players can invest, with items like Nine Dragon Elixirs having consumption caps, making it a slow, sustained investment.

Instructor Ding spent much but also earned, with the Technology Cultivation Supplement Company replenishing funds.

Though an agent for the company, their main stock was in the company’s shared cave mansion, and some in Jianshang’s private vault, inaccessible to others.

The storage ring items were Instructor Ding’s private assets.

"What of it? The most important thing between Tao Companions is?

"Trust!"

Jianshang: "... Bro, don’t joke. In real life, thousands of dollars can sever brothers, and you trust an online friend this much?

"If she sells everything, you won’t need to reopen for a year."

Instructor Ding: "Ha, you’re just envious of my understanding Tao Companion!"

Jianshang: "..."

Instructor Ding coughed lightly: "Alright, no more jokes. I trust her, that’s one thing, but more importantly I asked Nitiandang’s staff.

"They told me not to worry."

Jianshang was shocked: "What? Bro, did you fall into a scam? How did you contact Nitiandang staff?"

Instructor Ding explained: "Technically, it’s an ex-staff, Gan Di."

Jianshang was speechless: "Reliable? Gan Di left Nitiandang a while ago.

"Even if he knew "Reverse Heaven" settings, who knows if they’ve changed since his departure?

"Forget it, bro, just come out, secure your valuables, then go into seclusion.

"If she cares about you, she won’t be upset."

Instructor Ding firmly stated: "Rest assured, brother, no need to say more, my mind is made up!"

The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!