Sacrifice's Rise: I Became Invincible After Entering Godslayer Temple

If the previous update was just a speculation for John, now he could be completely certain. 

The system was indeed encouraging players to start engaging in bloody competitions to rapidly enhance their own strength. 

Apart from players in the life class, anyone belonging to a combat class had no choice but to participate in these newly opened features, because they were faster avenues to improving one's power compared to the routine monster slayings and level upgrades. 

Now, it was no longer up to the players to choose. 

If you were reluctant to partake in these new features while others did, a significant gap in strength would quickly emerge.

After pondering quietly for a moment, John continued to read down:

"3. New Special Dungeon: To allow players to better challenge themselves, we have specially designed some Special Dungeons. These instances integrate intense battles and clever puzzles, enabling every player to continually break through their own limits in the challenges and earn rich rewards and experience."

John gave a slight smile. 

This announcement didn't surprise him much. 

As the levels of the players in the game were getting higher and higher, it was impossible to continue the previous single-combat type dungeons. 

It was necessary to introduce diversified dungeon types to provide a space for the intellectual players to enhance their strength. 

Moreover, opening this kind of dungeon to some extent was also to sift through the players, making the competition among them even more bloody and complex.

John had always been interested in this type of dungeon...

As for the content in the latter part of the announcement, there wasn't much worth paying attention to. 

They were mainly basic attribute adjustments and additions to the skills of various classes.

At the bottom, the players' discussions were the most interesting.

"Damn, another sudden version update, I was halfway through battling a wild monster." 

"I had it worse, I was just embedding an energy gem I had finally obtained at the town's blacksmith. I don't know if it will affect the success rate." 

"Don't worry, if the embedding fails due to the update, the officials will definitely compensate you." 

"Bullshit, would the officials be that kind?" 

"So, what is the reason for the sudden version update this time?" 

"I don't know, they always do this, it's so inconsiderate."

"I am actually very interested in these update contents, especially the arena, eh. I want to go and PK with other experts, to see just how good my current strength is."

"This is prepared for professional players, we solo players shouldn't bother participating…"

"Ever heard of the saying, 'Experts are among the commons'?"

"How will the new Dungeon be?"

"It feels like it should be the puzzle-solving type that doesn't require much combat ability."

"Hahaha, isn't it specially prepared for high IQ players like me then?"

"Dude above, starting to have delusions again, are we?"

...

Players were engaging in a fierce discussion on the game forum. 

In a moment, various views and perspectives converged, with professional players also joining in, exploring how to quickly enhance their strength in this new version.

Some players believe that the Special Dungeon is a treasure trove, offering substantial experience and rewards, and definitely a fast track to power advancement. 

They enthusiastically shared their exploration experiences, discussing the best challenge strategies and team configurations.

However, there were also players who expressed concerns about this update, fearing that the system's bloody competitive mode could potentially ruin the game's fairness. 

Many were apprehensive that the gap in strength would widen, with the strong getting stronger and the weak getting eliminated faster. 

They voiced their dissatisfaction with the system design on the forum, calling on the game makers to treat all players fairly.

Beyond this, some players began to speculate about the exact design of the Special Dungeon. 

They pondered the intentions of the game designers, attempting to uncover the potential puzzles and mechanisms hidden behind the Dungeon. 

On the forum, a variety of speculations, conjectures, and theories emerged, inciting wave after wave of heated responses.

John watched these passionate discussions with a faint smile. 

Knowing the truth, he was well aware that these discussions and demands from the players were meaningless. 

The updates to the Godslayer game had nothing to do with the game officials who issued the announcements; the two companies couldn't influence the content of the game updates at all...

"Finished reading? Any thoughts?"

Elder Anderson sat quietly opposite John, allowing him to finish reading all the announcements before speaking with a light smile. 

This question was another important reason why he asked to meet with John today. 

Although Elder Anderson himself didn't play the game, being the leader in the development of the Godslayer game, he had a deep understanding of it. 

So, he could comprehend the contents of the announcement, but for some reason, Elder Anderson always felt that the newly opened features in the announcement harbored different implications. 

Hence, he wanted to hear John's opinions.

John paused for a moment before replying nonchalantly, "Obviously, the system wants to encourage fiercer competition among the players..."

Elder Anderson nodded in agreement, pressing on, "Then, what do you think of the way the system encourages competition among players? What do you think would be its impact on the game's development?"

John pondered for a while before saying, "Encouraging competition among players can enhance the game's interest and challenge. Players would strive harder to improve their strength and actively participate in various activities."

"But, too ruthless a competition might lead to unfairness and widen the gap in strength between players. The strong becoming stronger and the weak weaker could rob a section of the player base of the joy of the game. Moreover, if the gap becomes too large, it might result in some players abandoning the game, which wouldn't bode well for the game's long-term development," John articulated, showing a deep understanding of potential repercussions.

Elder Anderson nodded approvingly, and then asked, "Do you think the system will make any adjustments for players who choose not to engage in the competition?"

John contemplated for a while and then responded, "Based on what was mentioned in the announcement, it seems that only the battle class players are required to participate in these features, while the life class players are not. This might be a measure to balance the disparities in strengths between different classes. But I'd need more information to be sure about the specifics."

Elder Anderson nodded to indicate understanding and continued, "What is your opinion on the newly added Special Dungeon? What impact do you think it will have on the game's experience and playstyle?"

After reflecting for a short while, John stated, "The design of the Special Dungeon likely incorporates both battle elements and puzzles, offering players a brand new space for challenges. For those who enjoy puzzle-solving and brain games, this could certainly be a great opportunity to enhance their abilities. Moreover, introducing diversified Dungeon types could afford different kinds of players more choices, augmenting the game's playability and enjoyment."

Elder Anderson listened intently, nodding in agreement with John's perspective. After pondering for a moment, he proceeded to inquire, "What impact do you think this version update will have on the future development of the game?"

John took a moment before answering, "Undoubtedly, this update will attract more players to join, increasing the game's activity and sociability. The introduction of the Special Dungeon can especially draw in various kinds of players, encouraging a diverse development within the game. This is favorable for the game's long-term development."

After hearing this, Elder Anderson smiled and said, "Your view is somewhat aligned with what I had in mind. I believe that the system adjustments and the rollout of new features in this version update can bring forth more possibilities and room for growth for the game."

John remained silent for a moment before speaking softly, "I'm afraid it might not be that simple..." 

"You mustn't forget, all these updates were autonomously implemented by the system. They have nothing to do with you all, so we can't view these updates solely from the gaming perspective..." 

He paused, his gaze piercing as he focused intently on Elder Anderson, articulating word by word, "I now harbor an unsettling hypothesis. I sense that the system is rapidly accelerating the game progression, cultivating these features to enhance players' competitive intensity, possibly nurturing it like nurturing a venomous insect..." 

"And its purpose is likely geared towards slaughter!!"

A sudden chill permeated the room as Elder Anderson was visibly startled, his face noticeably darkening. 

Although John's words weren't very detailed, given Elder Anderson's high intellect, he quickly grasped the grave implication behind them.

Sensing Elder Anderson's tension, John gently patted him on the shoulder, reassuringly saying, "Elder Anderson, it's just a speculation, we don't have solid evidence yet. We need more information to confirm this hypothesis, let's not be overly pessimistic."

With a wry smile, Elder Anderson nodded, understanding that he shouldn't be overtaken by fear, recognizing that this "nurturing venomous insect" scheme remained a speculation. 

Yet, instinctively, he felt that this speculation could very well be accurate.

After a prolonged silence, Elder Anderson spoke with a tinge of bitterness, "From what it seems, this system, in relation to our real world, indeed harbors more malice than goodwill..."

Slowly shaking his head, John's voice remained extremely grave, "Not just that, nobody knows what secret lies behind all this, because the level of the system we are dealing with is simply too high..." 

He looked intensely into Elder Anderson's eyes as he said word by word, "If it truly possesses wisdom, then its level might very well transcend the dimensions we operate within..."