Cut the Grass and Tear Out the Roots!

This was something Lin Ye hadn't thought about in detail before Ding Chang mentioned.

The technical aspects of the Raging Waves are beyond the comprehension of others, but some of the Instance design techniques can be imitated by experienced Designers.

Take, for example, this Reward and Punishment Mechanism.

It's like a sluice gate; once opened, it unleashes a torrent of water.

The consequence is that many Instance on Azure Star in the future will experience massive point deductions that are difficult to prevent.

Even if the Firmament is later modified, it will still allow these people to make a profit.

"Actually, these are things that an old man like me shouldn't be talking to you about. You are now the pillar of Great Xia, and the entire Great Xia is under your protection. I really have no right to tell you these things."

Lin Ye shook his head repeatedly. "Old Ding, please don't say that. Your advice is very helpful to me."

"There's one more thing I'd like to ramble on about."

"Regarding the challenge Kim Geun-seok is making against you online, do not accept it, and do not pay any attention to him... The Jin Family Chaebol is practically all-powerful in South Korea, and their methods are even more despicable than those of the previous Emperor Xiaochuan. There's no need to waste your energy on them."

"As for those false reports by South Korea media, the higher-ups in Great Xia will handle them naturally; you don't need to explain anything."

As he spoke, Ding Chang patted Lin Ye on the shoulder, forcing a smile onto his face.

"Mr. Lin, all you need to do now is continue creating groundbreaking Instance."

"My days are numbered. I have only one wish in this life: to see the people of Great Xia reach the top of the Hero Ranking!"

"I see hope in you!"

As he spoke, two streams of tears slid down Ding Chang's face.

Lin Ye steadied himself, gently lifted Ding Chang's hand, and said calmly:

"Mr. Ding, if you hadn't entrusted your warship to my command during the Battle of the Imperial Seas Instance, there might not have been the Raging Waves, and Miss Zhao and I would have been wiped out."

"So I'm very grateful to you."

Lin Ye spoke only what was on his mind.

At that time, Lin Ye was in his most vulnerable LV0 stage and had no weapons. Even though Lin Ye had a lot of military knowledge, it was useless.

If Ding Chang hadn't trusted him that time, and hadn't taken all the other high-level Challengers in the Instance and made them follow his commands, that Instance would most likely have ended in failure.

At that time, Lin Ye only had a pitiful 70 points. If he lost twice more, he would likely be eliminated.

People should be grateful to those who offer help in times of need. Although Ding Chang himself might not have realized the significance of that assistance, Lin Ye remembered it.

"You said you've always treated the Zhao Jianyu sisters like your own granddaughters. I just want to ask you one question... Do you want to avenge your granddaughters?"

This time, Ding Chang was stunned; he hadn't expected Lin Ye to suddenly say something like that.

"I..."

"If I were thirty years younger, if my Instance hadn't been blocked... how dare that brat surnamed Jin be so arrogant!"

In an instant, a murderous aura appeared on Ding Chang's face.

That feeling was exactly the same as his in the Imperial Sea Instance!

"Okay, I understand." Lin Ye nodded slightly, his tone remaining calm and composed.

"You should rest well. I'll come to see you again later." After saying that, Lin Ye stood up and wiped away the cigarette ash that had fallen onto the blanket in front of Ding Chang.

"Mr. Lin. Lin..." Ding Chang wanted to say something more, but Lin Ye had already turned and left the room.

Without wasting a moment, Lin Ye drove straight to his Cliffside Villa.

The challenger for the Winter Is Coming challenge is now in sight!

That's Kim Geun-seok and the Kim Family Conglomerate behind him!

In truth, as a transmigrator, Lin Ye's feelings towards this world were still quite detached.

He wouldn't be the kind of hothead who impulsively decides to seek revenge for someone.

The reason for choosing Kim Geun-seok as the Challengers was primarily due to considerations for his own future career.

First of all, the repeated tantrums from the South Korea Settlement really annoyed Lin Ye!

In addition, Ding Chang just mentioned a detail that Lin Ye kept in mind.

That is, after Zhao Jianyu actively challenged Kim Geun-seok's Instance, he was directly pulled into the Instance by another member of the Jin Family Chaebol the next day, and then on the third day, he was pulled into the Instance by Kim Geun-seok and eliminated.

This cannot be a coincidence.

It's obvious that this was a premeditated scheme by the Jin Family Chaebol.

However, Zhao Jianyu was just an unknown young Designer. Although he had some talent, he was definitely not someone that would attract the attention of people from other Settlements.

If we look at it this way, Ding Chang's deduction is quite accurate. It's certain that the South Korea learned that the Great Xia First Research Institute had tried to win him over, so they thought Zhao Jianyu might be related to him.

Or perhaps Kim Geun-seok felt that Zhao Jianyu might possess his own technology...

Lin Ye surged like a tide.

From this perspective, Kim Geun-seok and the Jin Family Chaebol were plotting against him.

It's simply because they have the Exemption Authority, so they can't do anything about it.

Faced with such a hidden danger, Lin Ye would not simply teach it a lesson and let it go like he did with Itō Hidetaka before; he would have to eradicate it completely at its root.

Back at the Cliffside Villa, Lin Ye entered the Creation Space without saying a word.

At this point, all the weapons for the Winter Is Coming have been completed, Instance is now 100% complete.

But Lin Ye directly gave the Divine Creation Space a new instruction.

"I want to finalize a sphere of influence map called 'Stick Country' in this area between Dragon Country and Eastern Ocean Island..."

"This country has a small territory and was once a vassal state of the Dragon Country..."

"This country will then be used as the starting location for Challengers when the Instance is first opened."

An hour later, Stick Country appeared vividly on Earth Online.

Stick Country can be said to lack any distinctive features, iconic buildings, or much detail, making its design quite simple.

Then Lin Ye decisively withdrew from the Creation Space.

They submitted an application directly to Firmament.

"Firmament, please review my new Instance, titled Earth Online: The Five Permanent Members - Winter Is Coming!"

The initial number of challengers is set at 10,000.

[The Dungeon Designer Lin Ye's application for review of the "Winter Is Coming"Instance has been received!]

[The Instance review process has begun! Next, Firmament will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Instance's rationality, innovation, and forward-thinking approach!]

[Due to the large size of this Instance, the review process will take some time. Designers, please be patient.]