Era

What a good person.

As Lu Xiu entered the pure white Construction Space, she thought of the young lady in black stockings and high heels, filled with gratitude.

It seems that chatting with people really does help organize your thoughts.

At first, she only had a vague idea of what to do, but after chatting for a while, her goal became clear immediately—well, actually, it was mainly what she wanted to do.

As for online games, there are currently no multiplayer modes available for dungeons, so we'll leave that out for now.

If we're talking about horror games, Resident Evil is a great example, so making a horror game with weapons would be a good fit for players here. Let's make [Outlast]! The biggest feature of this game is that you can't fight back; you can only use a DV camera, hide, parkour, and solve puzzles throughout.

This will definitely leave an unprecedented impression on all players.

Players here will definitely experience an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

Furthermore, since the theme of Resident Evil is the Ordinary Person's Courage, a dungeon based on this game could be themed "The Price of Big News."

On the other hand...

While Sekiro has accustomed players here to sword fights, what if, after an update, players in this world prefer hand-to-hand combat?

Therefore, we definitely need a dungeon that focuses on hand-to-hand combat.

This is compounded by Shen Nian's statement that some people dislike using weapons.

Sifu, this game is a good model for dungeons; you can give it a try.

Wait a minute.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiu suddenly had a brilliant idea. The dungeon she was making wasn't a real game, and it didn't necessarily have to be based on only one template. She could completely integrate different gameplay elements into one dungeon.

For example.

In the Outlast room.

The player finally managed to escape to a safe room, Open Gate, a muscular man stood there, posing for a fight.

Come.

Boxing!

The premise states that these people are also on an adventure, trapped in a mental hospital, and don't know whether the player's character is human or ghost, so a battle is inevitable.

Lu Xiu thought about that scene for a moment -

The player barely escaped, turned off the DV camera, and arrived at a safe room. Before he could even catch his breath, he was about to fight several burly men.

Ha ha ha ha.

----Good nerve.

Upon thinking of this, Lu Xiu was amused and laughed heartily.

But that won't work.

That would definitely ruin the atmosphere, so let's leave it for now. --- However, dungeons aren't limited to any one game, so let's see if there are any suitable gameplay elements to incorporate later.

Yes, Outlast, Sifu.

This gives us two directions for the new instance.

Finally, let's make a dungeon where you have to face large monsters.

Shen Nian said there was a need.

That definitely needs to be given to the players. Although the Guardian Ape in Sekiro is quite large, it is still just a monkey. The Divine Dragon is more of a visually appealing boss.

However, this applies to large monsters.

What game should we use as a model?

Lu Xiu thought for a moment and realized that the large monsters that impressed her the most, besides the dragons in Monster Hunter, were the Darkeater Midir in Dark Souls III. Monster Hunter is a co-op game, and the experience might not be very good when playing solo. Of course, it can be changed, but it's better to just use a different blueprint.

As for Dark Souls, to be honest, the large monsters that Hidetaka Miyazaki created are all quite impressive.

But I don't know how it will be in dungeons; those large boss battles in the game are actually quite grueling.

Most importantly.

Dark Souls is just too massive, with such a long playthrough. Without changing the pricing, players here will probably die forever and still not be able to finish it.

There are too many problems.

Forget it—let's try building a dragon first.

Instead of going through a lengthy map exploration process, simply construct a sufficiently large ruined area, stuff that behemoth inside, and then, without stripping it of its abilities, let it try attacking with the Loathing Halberd and see what it feels like.

It's also a good opportunity to familiarize myself with the new weapon.

Thinking of this...

Lu Xiu made up her mind and no longer hesitated.

Visual Mental Imagery Construction Method.

start up.

Lu Xiu raised her hand directly, and as the pure white ground flowed like water, she seemed like a god separating heaven and earth in the chaos. Streams of violent rocks and soil gushed out from nothingness, and beneath her feet, they condensed and reorganized at an incredible speed, forming a scene.

It was a forgotten cave deep underground, where a few rays of light shone down from the dome, turning the puddles at our feet into a murky, leaden gray, instantly creating an extremely wide battleground.

Lu Xiu began to walk forward, constantly refining the details of the venue.

Until you reach the center.

Lu Xiu slowly stopped and raised her head.

Then.

A dragon descended.

roar-

Accompanied by an ancient roar that seemed to pierce the soul and made the entire space tremble, a colossal creature slowly raised itself.

Its body was as hard as rock, covered with gray-black scales, between which were embedded deep purple-black crystals. Four tattered membranous wings were spread out on its back, with twisted wing bones.

A huge dragon head lowered down, looking at Lu Xiu.

"Bring it on."

Lu Xiu lowered his hand, summoned the System Panel, took out the weapon from his backpack, held the Nameless Blade that gleamed coldly upside down in his right hand, and pointed diagonally at the extremely heavy black Loathing Halberd with his left arm. Standing in the ankle-deep murky water, he looked up at the enormous creature with its four wings spread.

The delicate young girl, the ferocious twin weapons, and the enormous, strange dragon before them create a visually striking scene.

Let's see what it's like to fight large monsters first.

As Lu Xiu pondered this, she rushed forward.

At the same time.

Shen Nian ultimately didn't dare to disturb Lu Xiu.

He returned to the Coordination Bureau with trepidation.

However, she had already decided to keep what had just happened a secret forever.

Because I always feel like if I tell anyone, I'll be hunted down and killed later.

Li Shengkai had just returned from Huai Seven Camp and was arranging work when he bumped into Shen Nian, who was returning home. He greeted her with a smile, "Shen Nian."

Shen Nian paused, then came to her senses. "Director Li."

"Hmm, you went to deliver equipment? Did you give the equipment to Lu Xiu?"

"Given."

What was her reaction?

Shen Nian felt a little guilty. "Uh... I didn't really react, but I did seem to like it."

"Do you like it? It's quite unexpected that she would choose a weapon like that."

Li Shengkai shook his head upon hearing this. "Forget it—let Yan Fushou deal with this. I can't handle this kind of girl. Shen Nian, I remember you beat Sekiro over sixty tries, right?"

"----right."

Shen Nian nodded slowly, then asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Director Li?"

"You have time, right? Come with me. I was just about to contact Yan Fushou to borrow another person, but since you're here, we don't need to."

Li Shengkai didn't rush to answer, but walked straight towards the elevator.

Shen Nian was very puzzled, but she still followed.

soon.

She followed Li Shengkai to his office.

In his office, three people were already waiting: two men, one tall and one fat, and a slender girl with long, flowing silver hair.

"Jian Li, and Shen Nian."

Li Shengkai pulled out a chair and sat down. "Let me introduce you. These are two Architect from the Dungeon Resource Management Division. The tall one Sun Yi, and the fat one is called Feng Yan."

The two men, one tall and one fat, nodded to the two women.

Shen Nian nodded slightly to them, but her attention was more focused on Jian Li.

Because when she joined the Coordination Bureau, after fighting with Wei Yidong, she also fought with Jian Li.

She's amazing!

Jian Li remained standing there expressionless, making no attempt to greet him.

"The reason I asked you to come here is so that you can help me enter the instance they've built and take a look."

Li Shengkai understood Jian Li's personality and didn't mind. He continued, "As for why I'm looking for you guys, it's mainly because the dungeon they've built is modeled after Lu Xiu's Resident Evil. They personally believe it's already 70% as powerful as Lu Xiu's. I want to know how big the gap is. I've been away from the front lines of the strategy for a long time, and you guys are the people who know Lu Xiu's dungeon best. I'd like you to give me your evaluation after you clear it."

Of course, if there are any areas for improvement, feel free to point them out.

Upon hearing Li Shengkai's words...

The two men straightened their backs.

Jian Li didn't react.

Shen Nian glanced at the two men with surprise, then at Li Shengkai.

really.

The Coordination Bureau has already started having people imitate Lu Xiu —which makes sense, since who wouldn't want to mass-produce Architect like that?

But this progress looks so fast! It's already seventy percent of Lu Xiu's skill level—I wonder if it's true or not.

"I'm fine."

Shen Nian was lost in thought, but she didn't show it on her face. She remained gentle and kind, and without much hesitation, replied, "What's the specific name of the dungeon? Could you please tell me?"

"Mine is called [Stealth Crawl]!"

The tall Sun Yi looked at Shen Nian, a hint of ambition in his eyes, and preemptively said, "Your corrections are welcome!"

The chubby Feng Yan continued, "Mine is called [Haunted House]!"

"It's not a matter of correction."

Shen Nian brought up the System Panel, then opened the dungeon library, searched, and found the target dungeon. It turned out to be an A-level dungeon, but it wasn't a public dungeon.

Instead, it only appears when you search by name, and is a private copy accessible only to a select few.

"Everyone in the Strategy Group has access."

At this point, Li Shengkai added, "I've already had them add your IDs."

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Shen Nian nodded and then entered the instance.

Li Shengkai then looked at Jian Li.

Jian Li expression, switched out of the System Panel, glanced at the two men one last time, and then entered the instance as well.

After the two entered the instance.

Li Shengkai breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Sun Yi and Feng Yan: "Are you sure you have 70% of Lu Xiu's power? Let me tell you, the two who just entered are the people who know Lu Xiu's instance best."

"Definitely."

The tall Sun Yi pushed up his glasses, his tone brimming with confidence. "Director Li, we've studied [Resident Evil] countless times over this period of time. Ultimately, isn't it just about using a cramped environment to limit vision, and then creating a sudden, jarring scare with a monster? We've figured out the logic behind scaring people perfectly."

The chubby guy next to him Feng Yan, chimed in, patting his fleshy chest. "That's right, we've put a lot of effort into the environment and sound effects. Although we wouldn't dare say we've surpassed Architect Lu, 70% is definitely a conservative estimate. Those two experts from the Strategy Group will definitely have a tough time if they go in."

As for why the rating is A, it's mainly because the dungeon we built wasn't as large as Lu Xiu's, and the boss wasn't as annoying.

I hope so.

Li Shengkai neither confirmed nor denied the claim.

He personally couldn't stand those kinds of dungeons and had been away from the front lines for a while, so he called over two people from the Strategy Group.

This was just an experiment.

If these two people are truly capable, that would definitely be a good thing.

If not----

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

Li Shengkai's thoughts came to an abrupt halt.

"Director Li!"

Lin Xiao, a subordinate of the Dungeon Resource Management Division responsible for collecting information from the forums and other unofficial dungeons, rushed in breathlessly, his face full of disbelief, and said, "Three new unofficial dungeons with a rating of A and one with a rating of S have appeared!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yi and Feng Yan in the office exchanged a glance, both of them filled with shock.

Lu Xiu?

So fast?

However, three ratings are A and one rating is S?

really.

Even she has her moments of creative blocks.

Even a genius like him cannot guarantee that every instance he creates will meet the exceptional standard of S-rank or even super S-rank.

In fact, the two of them had discussed it privately long ago. They realized that the abnormal output quality was completely illogical and that it was only a matter of time before they fell from grace.

And now it has indeed arrived.

Four instances, though—that's an exaggeration.

Li Shengkai was also taken aback. "Three ratings of A and one rating of S? Lu Xiu?"

Lin Xiao shook his head vigorously. "No—they are all Architect I don't know. They announced their names at almost the same time, and none of them applied for the Builder Special Fund. It seems to be—people from the Builder Group."

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These words were spoken.

The three of them were taken aback again.

Li Shengkai: "Huh?"

At the same time.

On the forum.

It was exceptionally lively.

Three new fan-made copies with an A rating and one with an S rating have appeared!

They appeared on the same day, at the same time!

It really caught everyone off guard.

But when they learned that the Architect was not Lu Xiu.

Various posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Some people asked where the architect came from, some asked who the Architect was, and some asked about the difficulty and rewards.

In short, it was a complete mess.

All the players were completely bewildered.

One post with an overwhelming number of replies perfectly encapsulates the current feelings of the players.

[Lu Xiu opened the door to folk Architect, but her era had ended—the era of diverse talents had arrived!!!]