The Demonic World I designed
Chapter 1239 - 1238: Will It Be the Same for Me?

Chapter 1239: Chapter 1238: Will It Be the Same for Me?

"How are we supposed to capture this thing?"

Ziyue also found this thing quite tricky. She seemed to have vaguely heard of it, and after Pu YunChuan left the company, the Demon Statue was heavily criticized by countless players upon release. As a result, the fourth version was boycotted and subsequently underwent major changes. However, before they had fully implemented the changes, significant international tension had already started to escalate.

Because the game’s headquarters was in America, the game was eventually completely banned on the mainland. In Europe and America, due to the control by the Nobility, the servers were shut down as well. Perhaps no one expected that this was a terribly wrong decision.

Because no matter how difficult a game is, there are always expert players who can conquer it. Although Pu YunChuan’s designs were heavily criticized back then, those players eventually overcame them one by one. But the last time was different. It seemed the Nobility were concerned about players having too much information. Not only did they shut down the game, but they also secretly eliminated several top players during the chaos of the Third World War.

In the later Digital City era, there were almost no veteran players who survived having played this game. Future conquests of the game all relied on newly recruited and trained players. The Nobility wanted to keep control in their own hands, but they unknowingly dug a huge pit for themselves.

When information about the Fearful Heavenly Demon was released, the Western Nobility and Elder Long panicked. Even with their vast powers, this creature’s ability seemed specifically designed to destroy their forces. How could they dare to face it head-on?

For so many years, they haven’t dared to release the fourth version, mainly because of the Fearful Heavenly Demon, as they haven’t found a way to combat it.

"Did Pu YunChuan ever consider a countermeasure when designing it back then?" Ziyue asked Chen Qing.

"Honestly... no!" Chen Qing replied with a bitter smile. He remembered clearly how, back then, Pu YunChuan’s third version monsters were quickly conquered, even faster than in the first version. Many expert players mocked him, which seemed to have provoked Pu YunChuan, who was not in the best health at the time. That’s why he decided to release a more indecipherable boss.

To silence those expert players, Pu YunChuan evidently did not consider any weaknesses while designing. According to him, he would design it first and adjust it later if it proved too strong.

Unfortunately... it seems there was never a chance to adjust that thing.

Thinking about it now, if the Mortal World were to be destroyed, how would Pu YunChuan feel knowing that the world he wanted to protect was ultimately obliterated by that creature?

An impulsive decision back then ended up determining the world’s fate. It’s sometimes quite incredible when you think about it.

"So... there’s no strategy?" Ziyue was stunned.

"Pretty much... that’s what it means..." Chen Qing covered his face.

He always felt confident dealing with any monster before, because he had a Creator’s psychological advantage. No matter how strong they were, no matter how weak he was, they were beings he created, and he always had a way to handle them. For instance, Ali feared the Mirror Demon, and Ancient Worms feared the Illusion Technique, all of which had some weaknesses.

But for that thing, when Pu YunChuan created it, he never thought of a strategy. It was made to trouble the elite players, so how could it be handled?

"Then... what should we do?" Ziyue stuttered.

"Let’s try capturing it first," Chen Qing analyzed, "That thing’s ability should be limited and should work within a certain range. It can’t possibly maintain worldwide panic, can it? Even if my brother never thought of a strategy at the beginning, during the design process, as designers, they wouldn’t unconsciously make some bugs too exaggerated; there should be some logic to it."

"Let’s first check the information." Chen Qing was saying just as Wei Gongcheng hurriedly approached from a distance.

Seeing the anxious look on Wei Gongcheng’s face, Chen Qing had a bad feeling.

"How is it?"

"Things are dire!" Wei Gongcheng said in a gloomy tone, "There’s news from Yundu that the Emperor of the Siao Family has been affected. It seems it’s the Ghost King who defected to them that spread it. The Emperor has already isolated the Ghost King and himself in the Imperial Palace, handing over the responsibilities to the Princess Royale through letters."

Chen Qing: "....."

Even his supposedly generous father-in-law was affected?

This panic ability was truly intimidating. However, it was similar; Wei Gongcheng could also have a seed of fear planted in him, so it’s not impossible for the Emperor.

But what was the transmission route?

Chen Qing thought back, but couldn’t recall the details.

Back when Pu YunChuan designed that monster, it seemed that it could transmit through many means, as long as it could spread panic... Yes, that was it.

Something seemed off!

Chen Qing realized that from the moment those in the know, including themselves, knew about that thing, they could already be affected.

The more they knew about its terrors, the more they feared it, and the more they feared it, the harder it was to stop its spread...

However, there must be a range. It’s not possible for it to control from halfway across the world like a virus, is it?

If that were the case, it would be too formidable.

"You’re in such a hurry, is there more than one piece of bad news?"

"Yes..." Wei Gongcheng hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice, "There’s trouble in Jiangnan."

"Has the news spread?" Chen Qing’s heart tightened. The thing he feared most had happened.

The creature should have noticed him....

After all, Elder Long was supposed to be its prey, yet his base was taken over by Chen Qing, and most importantly, there was a huge suspicion in Chen Qing’s heart...

"What caused the panic in Jiangnan?" Chen Qing asked in a lowered voice.

"This..." Wei Gongcheng hesitated and looked at Chen Qing.

"Just say it. What’s the use of hiding if it has already happened?" Chen Qing shot a look at him.

"It’s mainly about your identity being spread, and the news about those coming from the outside world being exposed. The fact that you are an outsider has also been leaked, and many are saying that you’re using Reincarnation to have outsiders replace us!"

Chen Qing: "......"

He had long anticipated this day would come.

As more and more people came from Digital City and the responsible Hell Rulers received them more often, they would gradually understand what they were dealing with. Over time, it couldn’t be kept a secret.....

Yet, he didn’t expect it to come so quickly.

Still, even so, the resulting panic and even resentment among the lower levels in Jiangnan left Chen Qing feeling a bit chilly.

King of Qin had warned him about this countless times.

Human nature is both the most beautiful and the ugliest of things. Many times... no matter how well you’ve done, a single doubt or dissatisfaction can completely undo all your previous efforts.

Humans... are like that.

He had anticipated this early on. King of Qin had once brought light to this world, creating a peaceful era in that dark and terrifying world, giving the lower class warmth and sustenance. Ideally, he should have been the hero in everyone’s heart.

Yet, just because of a single Demon identity, his ultimate fate... was like that.....

And what about himself?

Would he face the same fate?