Ring!!!
The echo of the bell at twelve was not over as the winds blew violently.
The red light in the sky disappeared with a loud noise. Lightning began to tear apart the skies, and the overwhelming thunder growled loudly.
Any creature in the New World could see the night sky painted completely white when the lightning struck if they raised their heads toward the sky.
It was tragic, holy, and full of danger, yet had a subtle beauty to it.
Moments later, snowflakes began to fall.
Winter had finally arrived!
“What a big snowflake. It looks so pure. I’ve never seen such a scene on earth!”
Standing on the high slope behind the village, Su Chan casually caught a snowflake the size of a baby’s fist. She lifted it up, her eyes full of curiosity.
Quite different from the yellowish snowflakes seen on Earth.
The snow in the wasteland was extremely pure, white, and shiny. Even if you took a closer look, you could not see any impurities in it.
After a while, the snowflakes on Su Chan’s hands gradually began to melt because of her body temperature, finally turned into water, and naturally fell from the gap between her fingers.
There was a layer of snow that covered the ground.
“So fast!”
“It’s very fast. After all, five hundred millimeters of snowfall in a single day. If this was on Earth, so many people would be displaced!”
Su Mo patted Oreo, who was also squatting beside them and had transformed into his majestic form, with the snowflake logo that flashed between his eyebrows.
Wearing his insulated helmet, Su Mo looked calm as usual.
Since the game had announced the details of the disaster in advance, the villagers were prepared very early.
Five hundred millimeters of snowfall in a single day was not the usual amount like precipitation.
On Earth, meteorologically, there were strict specifications for the volume of snow.
There were a lot of voids between the snowflakes because of their fluffy nature. They were just like fermented dough. There was a lot of empty air in the middle.
The measurement method was not to wait for the snow to accumulate on the ground for a day and then use a ruler to measure the height in millimeters from the ground and the top of the snow.
Like precipitation, it referred to the amount of snow that fell within a certain period of time, using a certain standard container to measure the amount of snow collected after it melted.
7.5mm after a 24-hour snowfall was considered heavy snow.
When the value reached about 10mm, it was completely considered a “blizzard.”
‘Fortunately, the temperature is not low right now, it’s only -20 degrees and we have prepared in advance. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult for us to survive!’
Basically, if snow fell until surface frost and snow crystals appeared, the thickness of the snow could usually reach at least 4.5cm or more.
This kind of snowflake generally lasted for 4 hours, and the thickness of the snow could reach about 11cm.
The snow could accumulate to up to nine centimeters if it were fluffy snow such as goose feather snow.
According to the snowfall of 500 mm in a single day, this was 45 meters of snow.
Even a giant beast would be buried deep in the snow!
However!
The snow that fell on the New World was not only highly condensed but also had no ice crystals on its surface like the last blizzard.
It was a blessing in an unfortunate situation!
With a base of 500 millimeters, by the end of today, the snow depth should be around 4-6 meters.
“Su Chan, go to the game panel and see if the disaster resistance channel has opened!”
“It’s open! The game says other functions will be temporarily locked during the disaster!”
“Oh?”
The reason why he had endured his urge to open the game panel was that he wanted to keep accumulating “win streaks so that he could open them at once to get better rewards.
His plan to accumulate winning streaks not only generated better rewards but also avoided wasting opportunities and maximized benefits.
Now, since other functions were locked, Su Mo was ready and immediately used his mind to summon out his game panel.
After a few days of absence, the background color of the game panel changed from blue to silver because the disaster had struck.
Upon close inspection, you could also see snowflakes flashing across the panel, which corresponded with the nature of the disaster.
[Record: Greetings, honored human player, “Su Mo,” it has been detected that the disaster has struck, and all other functions of the panel have been temporarily disabled. We ask for your kind understanding.]
[Record: The current disaster resistance function has been enabled for a limited time. Please restart the game panel again to view the latest updated details of the disaster resistance function.]
[Record: Have a nice game!]
Three beeps sounded from the game panel.
Su Mo immediately followed the instructions and restarted the game panel.
When he relaunched the panel, all the functions gradually faded into the background, and the icon with the word ‘disaster resistance’ was left in the center of the interface!
‘Hmm? This sure is an eye-catching design!’
There was only one button that could be operated on the entire game panel interface.
Su Mo did not hesitate and quickly used his mind to control and tap on it. Then, he waited patiently for the page to pop up.
[Record: The disaster resistance function has been updated to version 2.0. Do you want to read the updated details now?]
“Yes!”
[Record: Hello, honourable player Su Mo. We have detected that you have won first place several times in your previous disaster resistance performance, and your performance has been excellent. We will specially open the second-level permission for you.
[Record: Hello, Su Mo. I am the assistant of this disaster-resistance game. I will accompany you until the next disaster is over.]
The game panel’s interface changed, and a group of blue things floated from it. At first glance, it looked a bit like a mysterious spirit.
Seconds later, an artificially synthesized electronic sound resonated from the mouth of the image.
Su Mo observed it closely and was thrilled.
“Is this some kind of cosplay?”
The little blue spiritual assistant in the game interface was similar to a human. It wore oversized dark blue pants, which looked extremely funny.
His dazed expression made him look a little cute at first glance.
The little blue spiritual assistant was unsure why Su Mo had laughed, but he continued to explain.
“Hello Su Mo, disaster assistants can only be owned by those with Level 1 permission or above. My purpose is to assist and guide you to survive disasters better, or to help your territory develop rapidly. The assistance provided to you throughout the whole process is free!”
“Oh? Permission? What’s that?”
“According to the performance of the individual creature in the previous disaster, we utilize a set of calculation rules to measure the permission level of a player. The highest level is 9, and the lowest is 0. Your performance is excellent and you have been graded a Level 2 permission.”
“Does that mean that someone with Level 0 permission doesn’t get a little spiritual assistant?” asked Su Mo.
“Yes, you can understand that way!”
The answer could easily give one a sense of superiority.
After listening to the description of the blue spiritual assistant, Su Mo pretended to be deep in thought, but he was secretly vigilant in his heart.
One who offered unsolicited hospitality must be harboring evil intentions!
As long as it involved upgrades, tiers, and levels, things that were rewarded…
It was easy to cause creatures that were originally in a harmonious relationship to turn against each other and fight immediately.
It could also lead to the upper and lower management of the territory collapsing in seconds for benefits.
“Do you need me to introduce you to the upgrades of the disaster resistance function?”
“Yes.”
“Well then, let me introduce them to you!”
Su Mo looked out the corners of his eyes and checked his surrounding to ensure that the villagers could act according to the plan and that there was no danger.
Then, he sat down and fixed his eyes on the game panel.
“The disaster is our screening of the strong.
“The better you perform in a disaster, the more attention and assistance we will provide to you.
“This time, the disaster resistance function has been upgraded, and three different versions have been created, namely—the territory lord version, the resident version, and the individual version, to help players experience better gameplay.
“It is detected that you have a territory bound to you, so the version that is unlocked to you in the disaster resistance function is the territory lord version.
“However, please pay attention that once you un-bind from the territory and fall from the status of territory lord, the territory lord version will automatically be changed to the individual version. Even if you re-bind to the territory, you will need to pay 10,000 disaster points to restore the territory lord version.”
The bad news always came first.
After hearing this, Su Mo’s face did not fluctuate, and the spiritual assistant continued to explain.
“In this update, the airdrop rewards will continue, and we will divide rewards into three different categories—lords, citizens, and individuals will no longer conflict, and the evaluation rules will also be changed. A territory that performs well against the disaster will receive an airdrop that belongs to the territory lord. At the same time, if territory residents perform well, they also receive an airdrop that belongs to them. The territory lord’s airdrop is limited to one, whereas the resident’s airdrop is unlimited.
“In this update, the ranking will be included in the rank assessment. Those ranked first to third and are below Level 6 will be promoted by one level. If they’re above Level 6, they will be promoted by half a level. Those ranked fourth to tenth and are below Level 6 will be promoted by half level, and those above Level 6 will not be promoted.
“In this update, humans and foreign races will both integrate the disaster resistance panel. You can view the list of all territory lords on the panel, and you can also see the details of all territories that are willing to disclose their attributes.
“In this update, the territory reward function will be enabled. According to the performance of your territory during the disaster, a certain level of rewards will be given to help you better survive the next disaster. The rewards include, but are not limited to, resources, materials, creatures, technology, weapons, relics, pets…
“In this update, according to the creature population density, the New World will be doubled in proportion. The existing territory will not change, and the unowned territory will be expanded to meet expansion needs.
“Would you like to view your territory lord’s disaster resistance panel?”
A series of update messages were read out quickly as the blue spiritual assistant spoke at the speed of a cannonball.
Several aspects that Su Mo was concerned about were also mentioned.
The airdrop reward would continue, but in order to be fair and give more people a chance to receive it, three categories have been set up.
The territory lord ranking was naturally a fight between gods, foreign races, and humans competing on the same stage, and whoever had the most powerful territory would be rewarded with the airdrop.
The resident ranking still had a big relationship with the territory. The probability of getting a resident airdrop leader would be much higher in a thriving territory.
The individual rankings, also known as the lone wolf rankings, were equally fierce and competitive. Countless people who walked outside without a territory had to compete and the one who had the last laugh would be rewarded.
Meanwhile, the activation of the territorial reward function was considered a small compensation for the territory lords.
Through various rewards, the game panel hinted that territory lords that peacefully and develop steadily would also be able to receive rewards without the need to leave their territory.
As for the final increase in the area of the New World…
Su Mo could not figure out the reason at the moment, so he could only note it down in his heart and signal the spiritual assistant to continue.
“Next, I will open your unique territory lord version of the disaster resistance panel.”
He waved his hand at the empty panel behind, and five new functions slowly emerged at the spiritual assistant’s summon.
Upon closer inspection, you could see the big characters on these functions, which were, “Territory Attributes,” “Territory Leaderboard,” “Disaster Resistance Channel,” “Ruin Function,” and “Task List.”
“The first thing I’ll show you is your territory’s attributes.
“Please enter the title of the territory first!”
A small box emerged.
Su Mo raised his hand and typed in the words “Heaven’s Origin.”
Then, a stream of light flickered, and the other four functions disappeared as a panel with dense small characters popped out.
Su Mo was taken aback by the information that appeared.
[Territory name: Heaven’s Origin]
[Lord: Su Mo]
[Territory location:11666.31666.25]
[Territory area: 150 square kilometers]
[Territory residents: 1415 (Male: 1064, Female: 351)]
[Territory infrastructures: 1 small and simple gate, 4 large and simple residential accommodation (can accommodate 2000 people), 1 heating boiler, 4 small modified workshops (can accommodate 250 people), 1 small mining farm (Value: 28), a micro-farm (Value: 3)]
[Special infrastructures: Mysterious Statue (Monument)]
[Territory allies: Ancient ents]
[Territory prosperity: 38 (Territory residents have suitable residence and satisfactory food rations. The territory also has a corresponding market order and development channels. It only takes time to brew, and will eventually become a presence that will dominate the area.)]
[Territory development: 27 (Single-directional technology development is slightly insufficient, buildings in the territory are scarce, basic public facilities are scarce, and additional expansion is urgently needed.)]
[Territory health: 71 (There are no potential hidden dangers in the territory, and there are no invading enemies.)]
[Territory special attributes: Little Blessed Land]
[Overview of territory development: This is a powerful territory. The territory lord is Su Mo, who has placed first in disaster resistance for human beings many times. The territory has plenty of rare resources and a strong military force. The territory focuses on technology on the side, which caused the short-term development speed in the territory to grow relatively fast, and it is one of the top human territories.]
“Ah… this…”
Su Mo was at a loss for words at the straightforward introductions on the game panel.
It was similar to the territory attributes from the daily system announcement but slightly different.
He was used to the daily complaints and suggestions about the insufficiency in the territory.
This time, the game seemed to be giving him a bootlicker’s version of the attributes.
Many key properties and attributes were not listed.
The irrelevant bragging attributes, however, were plentiful.
“This is your territory’s attributes. According to the needs of the territory, we will release tasks to help you build the territory better!”
The spiritual assistant repeatedly nodded, seemingly satisfied with Su Mo’s stunned expression.
He pointed and touched the illusionary game panel.
Seconds later, the panel automatically exited, and a new leaderboard interface surfaced.
“Heaven’s Origin is currently ranked 292nd among all territories in the New World and 18th among human territories!”
It was an expected rank.
Su Mo was not the least bit surprised.
Very few people were in his territory, and he was starting from scratch. Except for some food, the resources in the early stage were very scarce.
He could not compete with those big clans who came over a month earlier and had brought tons of resources with them.
The details listed about the basin were a lot worse when compared to the few human territories that enjoyed the double dividends of ruins and caravans.
“Would you like to set information to the public?”
“No!”
It was better to grow their wealth quietly.
Su Mo wanted to hide their development progress as much as possible and lurk beneath the surface of the water.
He just needed some time.
When the territory developed thoroughly, those who tried to stop them would be powerless and could not stop them!
Su Mo swiped the spiritual assistant away and took control of the game panel.
His face turned pale, and he began to look at the people who had published information on the leaderboard one by one.
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