Chapter 298 - - 296 Learning to Use Privileges_1

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“I’m not allowed to participate anymore?”

Duge fell silent for a moment, then fought for himself, “I discovered some patterns in the development of advanced skills in the last simulation, and I want to enter the simulation again to verify them.”

Then.

What he received was an even longer silence from Nan Youlong.

Duge continued, “Staff Chief Nan, as you know, I’m about to enter the Alien Battlefield again. If we can find the pattern for derivative skills, Qiyuan Star might have the chance to harvest more resources.”

Finally, Nan Youlong spoke, his voice tinged with a hint of helplessness, “Duge, I have seen what you did in the simulation. I know what you want to do.”

He paused, then said, “In fact, many people from Qiyuan Star have done what you’re attempting. We’ve tried to crack the technology of Pan-Universe Entertainment through the simulation, to find a chance for retaliation. But without exception, everyone has failed.

The simulation may seem real, but it is indeed a virtual world, just like a movie or a game. As long as you’re in it, you can never break through the programmer’s presets.

The advanced skills are only related to your words and actions at the time, with no discernible pattern.”

“If you want to know more about the simulation, I can have someone send over the records of previous explorations. But I don’t suggest you waste your time on this.”

Damn studying the simulation, I’m entering to search for skills, alright!

Duge muttered under his breath, “No need.”

Nan Youlong chuckled, “Duge, if you want to play in the simulation, then achieve more victories on the alien battlefields. The more victories you have, the greater your power on Qiyuan Star, and power can do as it pleases.”

“Hmm.”

Duge nodded.

Without needing Nan Youlong to tell him, he could sense it - things like exploration data for the simulation didn’t even require his request; Nan Youlong was offering them proactively, which was proof enough of his status on Qiyuan Star.

Duge asked, “Staff Chief Nan, if I wanted to get involved in the power core, what sort of position would be arranged for me right now?”

“Pre-war Staff Group,” Nan Youlong blurted out, “That’s the most suitable position for you right now and what everyone hopes you would take up. After all, the next Alien Battlefield will be different from the past, the previous selection methods are clearly no longer appropriate. The President hopes to use your insight to pick the right people, teach them your understanding of keywords, and come up with the most suitable tactics…”

“Pick people?” Duge was taken aback, then firmly declined, “Forget it, I’d rather watch the replay videos at home!”

“Duge, the comrades who survive with you on the same battlefield will be the foundation of your entry into politics,” Nan Youlong said, “Just like Laomi, who returned with you previously, the two of you can be considered to have gone through life and death together…”

That’s just his good luck!

Duge retorted in his mind again, “No need, I need to focus and prepare for the next Alien Battlefield.”

The strength of Bai Long and Pan-Universe Entertainment was so overwhelming that Duge really couldn’t muster the energy to get involved with the politics of Qiyuan Star.

The power struggles of people on Qiyuan Star, in his view, were as laughable as a group of captive chickens still fighting viciously for the position of rooster king…

What’s more.

He was currently carrying eleven skills. As long as the resources from Pan-Universe Entertainment were distributed next year, with Doctor’s Benevolence activated, everyone on Qiyuan Star would harbor goodwill towards him.

By then, once he took a high stand.

Under the influence of having complete command with a single call, wanting the presidency should be within reach if he so desires.

There’s no need to go through the trouble and spend time cultivating relationships.

If having command over Qiyuan Star’s elite with a single call isn’t enough, then stirring the waters to Muddy Water Touch Fish would make him the biggest beneficiary.

And if there’s anyone still defiant, just use Rear Eye and Plucking Feathers in Passing to physically eliminate them…

Power has always been linked to strength.

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In this tempestuous environment of Qiyuan Star, it was more practical to focus on cultivating one’s abilities and finding a way to escape the control of the Pan-Universe Entertainment Company than to enter the political arena.

What Duge regretted the most was that, although friendship was the key term out in the open, he had not brought out two advanced skills…

Seeing Duge’s insistence, Nan Youlong did not press further.

After all, only the top ten were taken from the alien battlefield, and Duge’s ability to ensure a spot within the top ten was already a huge windfall for them…

As for the specific tactics, they would discuss them later.

They would send them to Duge and have him provide guidance.

Duge was destined for the battlefield, and tactical arrangements concerned his own well-being; surely, he wouldn’t shirk even this responsibility…

Nan Youlong asked, “Duge, is there anything else?”

Duge thought for a moment and asked, “Can the cultivation techniques brought back from the simulation field or the alien battlefield be used outside?”

“Most likely not, as every world has its environment, and the physique of its inhabitants differs,” replied Nan Youlong. “Just like the last time we entered the alien battlefield, the spiritual energy required for cultivation is absent in our world, so even if you learn the technique, it’s useless.

However, some cultivation techniques that refine the spirit and body can be adapted for use. Over the years, Qiyuan Star has verified quite a few techniques. If you want, I can find you a few. But those you created yourself, I don’t recommend you practice them in private.

If anything goes wrong, the loss would outweigh the gain since our bodies in reality don’t possess the same potent recovery abilities as those in simulation fields or on alien battlefields.

Of course, if you think a technique could be applicable in reality, you can submit it, and we can have it validated by some people. We have dedicated skill experimentalists.

In fact, every major family has its skill validators. Once we confirm the technique is free of issues, we will return it to you to serve as your family’s cultivation technique. You can have your descendants train in it, or you can use it to exchange for benefits with others.”

After speaking,

Nan Youlong also issued a solemn warning to Duge: “Duge, I know you’ve created a set of cultivation techniques in the simulation field. However, the simulation field is not reality, and your situation is special right now. Don’t rush into experimenting with any techniques on your own; we have safer measures. Everybody is serving Qiyuan Star; no one will harm you or covet anything of yours. But if something happens to you, all of us couldn’t bear the responsibility.”

“Hmm, I understand,” Duge responded indifferently.

“Forget it, Liang Fei and Liang Le aren’t enough for you,” deduced Nan Youlong, sharp as ever, hearing Duge’s perfunctory answer. “I’ll select a few people to send over to you. For experimenting with techniques, or if there’s anything else, you can directly order them…”

Is this what it’s like to be a superior?

To ensure their own pleasures at all costs, to guarantee their own safety…

All those below must serve those above.

Listening to Nan Youlong’s thorough arrangements, Duge sighed silently, forcing himself to adapt to his change in status: “Thanks.”

“What’s with the formality between us?” laughed Nan Youlong. “What you’ve done for Qiyuan Star entitles you to enjoy any privilege. But speaking of which, you should also start building your own foundation. I won’t mention having children; that’s an old topic. Do you have anyone you want to promote? I can transfer them up and send them over to you.”

“No need, just arrange as you see fit.”

Duge smiled and casually refused the favor Nan Youlong offered.

Whom did he truly know?

It had been over a year since he’d crossed over to this place; he was either in the simulation field or on the alien battlefield.

People like Gao Ming were merely passersby in his life, and Duge’s interactions with them were not even as numerous as those with Nan Youlong and Liang Fei and Liang Le…

As for the people Nan Youlong arranged to come over,

Once they arrived, he would add the character “Yu” (Fish) to their names, signifying ownership, and he didn’t have to worry about them betraying or selling him out.

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