[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature":3,"chapter-this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-chapter-457":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","This Is Not a Bug but a Game Feature",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1472006,1919,"Chapter 457 - 282: The Eerie Progenitor","this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-chapter-457",457,"\u003Cp>Although the practice of segregating players, distinguishing Galaxy Set players from ordinary keyboard and mouse users, has maximized the alleviation of the horror in \"Dark Duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Ba knows well, it’s just self-deception!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver issue of Galaxy Peripherals hasn’t been solved; it merely gives players a choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer lies in the Mysterious Plateau!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re brave enough, unafraid of all consequences, then gear up with your Galaxy Set and head to the plateau for a blood battle with other players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, consequences have been forewarned. If mishap befalls you on the plateau, don’t blame Ba for not warning you; after all, the path is decided by oneself. It’s just like the Path to Immortality in the first \"Star Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the so-called Mysterious Plateau and Heaven-Dominating Emperor’s monopoly of all ages are just Chen Ba avoiding responsibility, making up a \"disclaimer\" like the Path to Immortality from the previous work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In \"Star Emperor 2,\" the horror level of the Path to Immortality has significantly decreased and no longer has its past glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the newly released Mysterious Plateau is no joke; in fact, in some sense, this plateau is even bloodier and more terrifying than the Path to Immortality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ba has done all he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If players disregard the advice and insist on donning the Galaxy Set to conquer the Mysterious Plateau, nothing more can be done, or else Tianba Studio won’t be responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mysterious Plateau holds great terrors and crises; the rewards for successful conquest are naturally not low. Otherwise, who would still eagerly rush to battle on the plateau?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ba has already planned that for players who conquer the plateau, a simple ladder ranking will be arranged, with the top ten players titled \"Mysterious Ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Mysterious Ancestor isn’t just a rank title; it’s a tool for showing off in the game!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why say this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because characters controlled by the Mysterious Ancestor, although the same as regular players, have \"exclusive skins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take \"Galactic Emperor,\" the most popular character in \"Star Emperor 2,\" as an example. If a Mysterious Ancestor selects this character, the version they use will differ from other players’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meaning that, after reaching the Mysterious Ancestor rank, you receive a complete set of ’Mysterious’ skins for all characters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a loyal player of \"Star Emperor,\" Old Chen asks curiously: \"Then that’s a decent reward, but ten people seem few, why only ten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten is not few!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ba explains: \"This is a rank reward, with ten positions each season, accumulating a decent number over time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, wouldn’t boosting services run rampant? Surely, some would want to find boosters to earn these rewards...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boosters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Old Chen finishes, Chen Ba can’t help but laugh: \"Dad, you say this just like finding boosters for the Path to Immortality in ’Star Emperor’; no such boosters exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What booster would dare use their equipment to gamble on such stuff?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they fail, wouldn’t they be at a huge loss? And customer loss coverage—doesn’t seem like many could handle switching computers frequently for boosters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, crucially, Tianba Studio’s detection mechanisms are so comprehensive that though boosters may exist, no one dares to take orders involving the Path to Immortality or Mysterious Plateau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see, then I’m relieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having understood, Old Chen enthusiastically declares: \"Is it too much to reserve a Mysterious Ancestor slot in advance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ba: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes he wonders if his dad has been repressed in the village for too long?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn’t he notice earlier that his dad was such a gaming addict? His zeal seems to rival that of internet-addicted teenagers skipping class to pull all-nighters at internet cafes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who’s he to deny his dad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from fishing, Old Chen has no other hobbies, and he often returns empty-handed from fishing trips; gaming is actually pretty good, it’s just a matter of investing a bit of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Chen Ba, he fully supports Old Chen’s hobby, since Old Chen raised him single-handedly, what’s wrong with spending a bit on games in his older years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s no joke; the game is his creation, and the money Old Chen spends in-game just transfers from one hand to the other, eventually ending up back in his pocket!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then good luck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ba yawns and says: \"Mysterious Plateau has hidden talents, Dad, don’t underestimate others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Chen’s computer was assembled by Chen Ba, although the specs are top-notch, truth be told, it’s not unbeatable on the Path to Immortality nor Mysterious Plateau...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Old Chen lets his guard down, things could go wrong! No one knows what monsters lurk in the small GAL League’s intensity on the plateau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’m aware...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spotting his son yawning, ready to sleep, Old Chen raises an eyebrow and suddenly asks: \"By the way, I forgot to ask! The game version was just updated, do you have time tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect, be my transporter. I’m visiting a friend I know from fishing, who likes drinking; I plan to bring him some fine wine, but my back is acting up...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take a couple of bottles, why the need for a huge box?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Ba grumbles, he still agrees, as it’s rare for his dad to make a friend, and he hopes to meet this person too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll call you tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Chen reveals a satisfied smile. Once his son turns to leave, he quickly takes out his phone and sends Wang Xuebing an \"OK\" gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Wang Xuebing receives the message and conveys similar news to his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his excuse is more advanced!\u003C\u002Fp>",938,"2026-06-06T03:03:37.618Z",1,"novelbin.me","47b525eb88f57da1c14cbd003fbcbc73fd765da920f68324c78390230cecf17c","this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-chapter-458","this-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-chapter-456",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-is-not-a-bug-but-a-game-feature-cover.jpg"]