Hyperdimensional Warlock

Chapter 4023 Update Announcement
Looking at the red exclamation mark in his field of vision, Angel's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that... the text column has been updated?
Angel subconsciously reached out and touched it. The next second, the red exclamation mark spread rapidly like water waves, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into an hourglass-shaped progress bar.

Below the progress bar, the words "Text bar updating" appeared clearly.

Seeing this scene, Angel realized that his guess was correct and the text column was indeed updated.

If you think about it carefully, this is actually reasonable. The last time the text bar was updated, it was because the number of users reached a certain point. Now that Dream Crystal has ushered in a new peak of traffic, the text bar update is a natural result.

At the same time, all the creatures with text columns in the Dream Crystal Origin suddenly stopped as if they were cast under a spell, and their eyes were focused on the eye-catching red exclamation mark in their field of vision!

Those who had experienced the last update reacted instantly, their faces full of anticipation.

The newcomers who had just entered the Dream Crystal Plain were confused at first, but after the old players around them explained everything, they gradually understood the situation.

The hourglass-shaped progress bar kept flipping. After a few minutes, when the upper and lower quicksands had completely swapped, an update notice began to appear on the text bar:
「Text column announcement update」

"The number of text bar users has reached the update node, and new features will be enabled."

「1. Regional module. (Click for details)」

"2. Sandbox wonderland. (Click for details)"

「3. Ranking list. (Click for details)」

"Announcement update time..."

At this time, Angel had already seen the three updated contents in the text column, but from a literal point of view, the "ranking list" was easier to understand, and the other two were completely confusing.

But then again.

When he saw the "ranking list", his heart skipped a beat, thinking that it was likely that the powers in the fairyland had taken advantage of him again.

There is a "ranking list" attached to the text column, which is such a typical game novel setting. Even Angel doesn't believe that the power of Wonderland is not copied!

It’s just copying, Angel is used to it, but is it really appropriate to add something like “rankings” to the current Dream Crystal?

Which list do you want to rank? Equipment list? Battle power list? Or pet list?
No matter which one it is, isn't this thing a target now that it's out?

Angel sighed, temporarily suppressed his wandering thoughts, and began to check out the new features.

「1. Regional module. (Click for details)」

Ingres was used to "manual operation", so he simply stretched out his hand and pointed at the air. In an instant, dense text information emerged like a tide.

He quickly read through it word by word and soon understood the gist of the function.

To put it simply, the power of the fairyland divides the Dream Crystal Origin into many areas.

To give an example, think of the Dream Crystal Origin as a grand world map with countless city-states scattered across the map, and each city-state is equivalent to a region.

This is what is called a "region module"!
After reading it, although Ingres understood the superficial meaning, he really couldn't understand why the power of Wonderland would go to so much trouble to divide the regions.

If it is just to demarcate the territory for the thousands of tribes in the Bairijing Domain, it does not have much practical significance. After all, regional division is not something you can draw as you wish, and it involves many complex geopolitical factors.

Therefore, at present, Angel is unable to fully understand the deep meaning of "regional module".

However, he guessed that the regional module should not be viewed separately, and might be related to the subsequent content. Thinking of this, Angel continued to read on.

"2. Sandbox wonderland."

"The Sandbox Wonderland is a special wonderland. When the number of wonderlands in a certain area reaches a certain standard, the Sandbox Wonderland will appear. If you successfully complete the Sandbox Wonderland, you can obtain the virtual sandbox of the area... Click to expand."

"The first sandbox wonderland will open in twelve hours."

"Opening location: Area 1."

"Countdown: 11:59:51"

"Countdown: 11:59:50"

"..."

The eloquent text, like a short essay, introduces the situation of the sandbox wonderland.

Ingres read it several times, and combined with the relevant information of the "regional module" above, he roughly understood the meaning of the sandbox wonderland.

"Sandbox Wonderland" is highly integrated with "Regional Module"!

When the number of fairyland copies in a certain area is reached, the sandbox copy of the corresponding area will be launched.

Take the first sandbox wonderland that is about to open as an example.

The first sandbox wonderland opens in "Area 1", and the corresponding location of Area 1 is - Rabbit Town!

There are numerous copies in Area 1 where Rabbit Town is located. As the first birth point of Dream Crystal Origin, there are at least a dozen or even twenty copies that have been cleared.

According to the rules of "Sandbox Wonderland", as long as a challenger successfully passes seven copies in Area 1, the Sandbox Wonderland will appear, so the first Sandbox Wonderland appeared in Rabbit Town.

What is a sandbox wonderland?

It can be understood as a special permission copy.

As long as you have perfectly cleared the sandbox wonderland in that area, you will gain partial authority over that area.

Let’s take Rabbit Town as an example.

If someone has perfectly completed the Sand Table Wonderland in Area 1, you will be able to obtain the [Virtual Sand Table] in Area 1.

This [virtual sandbox] corresponds to the terrain environment and copy marks in area 1.

Once there are changes in the terrain environment, or a new copy is released or completed, it will be immediately fed back to the [Virtual Sandbox].

In a sense, it provides players with a live updated regional map.

From Angel's point of view, the regional authority granted was not high, but for the superiors of each race, it was actually very good.

According to the [virtual sandbox], you can effectively control the area you own.

The above is the meaning of "Sandbox Wonderland". It can be said that the power of Wonderland is to stimulate the passion of challenging the dungeon by transferring part of the authority to the "strong".

Oh, I would like to add one more thing.

Just because Rabbit Town only needs to clear seven dungeons to reach the sandbox wonderland doesn’t mean that other areas have the same standard.

This standard depends on the size of the area.

In the "Regional Module", Region 1, where Rabbit Town is located, is a relatively small region. By analogy, it is roughly the same size as a province in the Plantagenet Empire.

Therefore, you only need to complete seven copies to unlock the sandbox wonderland.

With his authority, Angel saw that there were several areas in the "regional module", such as Area 56 and Area 99. Their areas were extremely vast, comparable to the entire Plantagenet Empire.

The number of copies needed to clear these two areas is probably more than seven, and seventy may not even be enough!

……

After reading the "Regional Module" and "Sandbox Wonderland", Ingres had a better understanding of the update of the text column.

The power of the fairyland may have also discovered that the Dream Crystal Origin is now in a situation where all races are rising up and everything needs to be rebuilt.

Therefore, this update has the situation of dividing areas and granting permissions.

If there had not been this regional division, there would probably have been geopolitical disputes in the future.

The power of Wonderland is updated directly through the text column, nipping these hidden dangers in the bud.

After a moment of emotion, Angel looked at the last item updated in the text column, which was also what he had complained about before: "Ranking List".

"Come, come, let's see whether you copied the Fairyland Item Rankings, or the Battle Power Rankings, or both..."

Angel muttered as he clicked on the details of the rankings.

"3. Ranking list."

"This ranking is based on the total area of ​​the area corresponding to the virtual sandbox."

Angel: "..."

Well, he misunderstood the power of fairyland.

It’s not a props ranking list, nor a combat power ranking list, but... a land area ranking list.

That’s not right. It’s a bit too absolute to say it’s the land area. The total area of ​​the virtual sandbox does not correspond to the land area, but the general meaning is actually pretty much the same.

If nothing unexpected happens, this ranking list will probably be the one that thousands of tribes in Dream Crystal Origin will compete for in the future.

Ingres continued to look down.

"The ranking list is updated in real time, and rewards are distributed every four years. All those on the list will receive corresponding generous rewards in order of real-time ranking."

"The next reward settlement will be six months later"

"Countdown: 179 days 23:55:36"

"Countdown: 179 days 23:55:35"

"..."

There will be rewards for reaching the top of the leaderboard.

Ingres was not too surprised by this.

Isn't it common for the rankings to have rewards? Even in the Olha Steel Characteristics Ranking of the Hundred Dragons Kingdom, Algaron will give various precious materials to the top of the list, and also the blessing of reputation.

So, this was something that Ingres had expected.

However, Angel was very curious about how generous the so-called reward was.

With doubts, Angel activated the highest authority of the wonderland power and explored the "backstage" of the ranking list.

After a moment, Angel's expression became a little subtle.

Ranking rewards...

how to say.

Is it generous? Yes, it is generous. As long as you are on the list, everyone will be rewarded with fairyland props.

However, the specific wonderland items that will be rewarded are still a mystery. Even if Angel uses his authority, he can only see the "random" rewards.

Apart from the rewards of wonderland props, another reward is... the number of chats.

For example, the number of world chats and regional chats.

Angel didn't expect that the ranking list would actually use the number of chats as a reward...

But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that this reward seemed to be okay. In one world chat, all the text column owners of the Dream Crystal Origin could see it. Moreover, if no one else refreshed the screen, this chat would probably last for a long time.

It is a good method for announcing matters, and it is much faster than announcing them one by one in reality.

……

Now, all three major updates have been seen.

This update is different from the previous one.

The first update only updated the basic module of the text column; and the three major functions of this update are linked to each other, similar to the permanent activities of a major version.

But for Angle personally, this update has little to do with him.

Whether it was the sandbox wonderland, the regional module, or the ranking list, these three functions were obviously prepared for groups. Or to put it more concretely, they were prepared for the leaders of the major tribes in the Bairijing Domain.

Take the sandbox wonderland as an example.

Although Angel still doesn't know what the situation is inside the sandbox wonderland, it is likely that a large number of people will be needed to attack it before any results can be achieved.

This actually does not provide any particular advantage to Angel or the Dream Mirror Organization.

Of course, if Angel used cheats, he should be able to pass the level easily.

It's just not necessary.

The hidden meaning behind this text column update was not only understood by Ingres. In fact, almost anyone who owned a text column could understand it.

Especially the leaders of the major ethnic groups.

When they saw the meaning of the sandbox wonderland and regional modules, they immediately understood that this was most likely the current "territory division"!

Moreover, this is the territorial division recognized by the will of the fairyland!
The major ethnic groups do not have much debate about regional divisions now. Everyone is looking for a place to settle down first and then see how it develops in the future.

After all, the reason why they gathered in the Dream Crystal Origin was more to find a way out for the tribe in the face of disaster and doomsday.

However, as time goes by, there will definitely be disputes over regional divisions in the future.

Rather than waiting until then for the conflict to intensify, it would be better to use the setting of this regional module as a benchmark, make arrangements in advance, and establish a preliminary structure.

Although the current layout does not mean that the profit "cake" can be divided steadily, after all, Dream Crystal is still in its early stages of development and the future is full of variables.

But with this foundation, we can at least provide a relatively clear direction for future development.

Therefore, when the text column update announcement was released, all major ethnic groups began to move.

This is also true for the crystal family.

Angel had just left the Crystal Palace when Ivda and the Giant City Spirit chased him out...

……

"Mr. Angel, please stay."

Ivda's voice came from behind.

Angel was not surprised and stopped silently. However, Wu Ling next to him had no idea of ​​the situation because there was no text column, and his face was full of confusion.

Gabriel seized this opportunity and told Wu Ling the update announcement in the text column.

After hearing this, Wu Ling fell into a brief contemplation.

At this time, Yifda and the giant city spirit also walked to their side.

At this time, Yifda and Jucheng Ling also walked quickly to their side. Yifda took a few breaths to calm down her rapid breathing due to running, and slowly said: "Sir, you must have seen the update announcement in the text column, right?"

Angel nodded slightly and said nothing.

Ivda bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Mr. Angel, after we saw the update announcement in the text column just now, I discussed it with Lord Ling of the Giant City, and I still feel that there are many things I don't understand. We would like to refer to the views of the Dream Mirror Organization. If it is convenient, I wonder if you can give us some guidance?"