After the call ended, Zhan Yan entered the Chao Fan Forum.
Data interaction and information connectivity function like precision gears, rotating in tandem through probing and engagement, with forum data relentlessly tracking every visitor.
The extraordinary detection begins at this stage, which also serves as a basic data collection process. Ordinary users without special capabilities will only see spam ads.
The dim gray stars shrouded Zhan Yan in a mist-like haze, concealing all information beneath the hazy light.
Jian Yan ventured into the heart of the forum's data, where behind the delicate curtain of surface-level information, he encountered a wall as solid as a mountain.
The Extraordinary Forum indeed had safeguards. Zhan Yan stepped back without further probing.
Registration is simple—just enter your nickname and password.
After a moment's thought, Yan Zhan typed four characters into the nickname field:' Approaching Science'.
After entering the forum, Zhan Yan first skimmed through the overview.
The forum is divided into three distinct sections: the Task Zone, the Trading Zone, and the Spam Zone, each with a clear purpose.
After joining the forum, Zhan Yan first clicked into the spam zone.
People are most relaxed when chatting and gossiping. When it's not about serious matters, this is the quickest way to get a feel for the forum atmosphere.
The irrigation zone contains a premium section, primarily featuring posts by experienced veterans sharing mission guides and practical knowledge. After browsing a few threads, Zhan Yan struggled to extricate himself from the vast ocean of information, planning to return later to explore further.
Back in the non-core section, where posts refresh the fastest, half the content is ranting about the youth mode, while the other half is obsessed with fan works—especially the banned user 'No CP, No Happiness,' who has now switched to a new account.
Which rule prohibits fan art posting?!!
LZ: "What's wrong with you, CP-kissing?"
@admin, step out of the field! Why did you ban my account? Why did you delete my post? Show me the forum rules!
LZ:
Is this your forum? You don't follow the rules? You have privileges?
LZ:
Did I accidentally hit a nerve with my fanfiction? Are you secretly smitten with the Celestial Master but can't win him over, or are you chasing the Demon King Chongming only to get rejected?
3L:
LZ, don't go crazy—this account will get banned soon.
L:
lz is really bold. Though he didn't say it outright, everyone knows there must be backing from those major forces behind the forum.
L:
The Unusual Affairs Bureau and the Demon Alliance have always been at odds. If you write a CP between these two titans, it's no surprise it gets banned.
L:
Isn't the main reason that LZ wrote ooc?
The tyrannical Celestial Master and his gorgeous wife,啧啧啧
LZ:
If I get blocked, I'll create a new account.
LZ:
Don't play the game of unwritten rules! Let the rules be the rules.
If the forum isn't free, who would even bother to speak? Just lick the admin and go.
LZ:
If these two families are at odds, does the whole world have to side with them?
LZ:
How did I get so out of control? Who dares say the Celestial Master's Thunder Technique isn't absolutely dominant? Though no one's ever seen the Demon King Chongming's true form, isn't the Chongming Bird's demonic body dazzling? Shouldn't its transformation be a radiant beauty?
20L:
It's overbearing. The overbearing one just banned you outright.
35L:
Writing these two CPs is pure fantasy, right? Just look at the relationship between the Abnormal Affairs Bureau and the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance-it's already a miracle if the Celestial Master and the Demon King Chongming don't clash when they meet.
L:
Good grief, why is LZ acting so crazy?
L:
LZ wasn't just banned—he lost access to his posts too.
I've already read it and written over a hundred thousand words. If I hadn't archived it...
It is sad.
30L:
Lz is so miserable, I feel sorry for him.
32L "Craftsman 3":
What a sweet P! Have you ever read what he wrote?
33L "Craftsman 3":
What kind of figure has he turned the Celestial Master into? He deserves to be banned!
Should we not be ashamed to slander the hero?
35L:
This master craftsman already has three accounts!
LZ replied to "Craftsman 3":
You tell me what is slander!
I admit you said my writing wasn't good enough. What do you mean by' slander'?!
LZ replied to "Craftsman 3":
You're the one who's pretending to be a fan of the Black Bar?
Craftsman 3:
See for yourself if it is slander.
Let me quote a passage for you:
The Celestial Master clamped Chongming's jaw shut:' Flee? Where else can you run? This world offers no refuge for you but my embrace.'
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L:
This... LZ's writing is still pretty good.
Is the LZ exam considering switching platforms?
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Zhan Yan:...
Is this extraordinary forum of yours really serious?
Stepping out of the fan community's disputes, Zhan Yan uncovered the violent chaos on the other side:
Why argue over a broken fan-made content? Isn't the newly launched teen mode getting enough attention?
LZ "Not feeling like going to work":
Super Forum has implemented real-name verification for @AbnormalTransactionManagement, @WanyaoAlliance, and @Chaofushan. You can do it!
LZ:
Not verified? You can't join the forum. Collect all superpowered users' information. What do you want?
2L:
Yes! Back to teen mode.
I thought it was a primary school student taking an online class [lol]
3L "Youth No.1":
After all these years, I finally realize our forum is still a youth-oriented space.
Is it because of this that the fan works next door can't succeed? [haha]
5L:
First, let's harmonize the task area. All the violent scenes and chaotic content have been removed, and even the inappropriate images have been deleted. Teenagers can't stand this anymore.
9L:
Just shut down the forum.
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The comments below this post are far more heated than the debate among fans, and overwhelmingly oppose real-name verification.
For those in extraordinary positions, keeping their abilities and identities secret is crucial. If others discover their weaknesses, they could easily be exploited.
Zhan Yan agreed wholeheartedly, which is why he only logged into the forum after confirming the 'chew-gourd' system could protect his personal information.
No administrator has yet addressed the 'Youth Mode' issue. After reviewing the timestamps of various posts, it was found that this feature was introduced just over two hours ago. The first batch of users who were kicked out for flooding the forum minutes prior were the ones who discovered this bizarre setting.
Yan Zhan left the irrigation area and went to the other two areas.
The task zone handles task assignments and pickups, while the trading zone facilitates free transactions—all of which are linked to the Extraordinary. Task assignments require points, task pickups demand level progression, and transactions need credit verification. Currently, none of these features are available to Zhan Yan.
The 'Gua System' has no combat abilities, but that doesn't mean it's useless. Whether it's eliminating anomalies or obtaining special items, all these tasks rely on intelligence.
Yan Zhan could become the best intelligence agent, but he still needs certain prerequisites: reputation and credibility.
Reputation needs to be built up, and now there seems to be an opportunity for it.
Zhan Yan activated the gossip system and typed in the keywords: 'Chao Fan Forum' and 'Youth Mode'.
After bypassing a group of forum users dissatisfied with the youth mode, Zhan Yan found what he was looking for in a thread from over two hours ago.
[Class B anomaly "Youthful Grievance" has hijacked the Super Forum, forcibly enabling its youth mode. "Shudder, you arrogant adults! From now on, we're all teenagers!"]
He argued that this wasn't the work of Super Forum. While the forum's creators undoubtedly aimed to collect user data, they wouldn't resort to such crude methods. This approach would have little success potential, would provoke widespread user backlash, cause traffic decline, and ultimately lead to the forum's demise.
Yan Yan searched for 'teenagers' grievances 'using the trending topic tracker, reviewed the results, compiled the information, then returned to the forum and clicked' Post New Thread'.
{Some may have noticed that this 'Youth Mode' is an intrusion into the forum?}
LZ "Approaching Science":
Abnormal Name: The Grievance of Adolescents
Rating: B
Type: Informational exception
Initially classified as a C-level anomaly, it operated covertly online, absorbing the frustration of teenagers who, without real-name verification, were restricted to two hours of gaming, along with other grievances related to real-name verification and internet restrictions.
Previously, rules such as "after 40 minutes of use, you must reset the password," "blocking sounds like 'jiu' and 'shou,' " and "no descriptions below the neck" were created on platforms like "Kuai Bo," "Tian Yin," and "Jinjiang Literature City," yet they went unnoticed.
The post quickly went viral, attracting a large number of followers.
L:
Seriously?
Youth 2:
Lz must know who's behind this forum, right? Hilarious. No one would suspect this forum was hacked.
L:
Let me give you some information.
The Abnormal Transaction Management Bureau has a top talent with the ability called 'Network Ghost' —the name speaks for itself, doesn't it?
The Vajra King of the Demon Alliance possesses a divine power called "Unshakable as a Mountain," which no one can breach her will barrier. This ability forms the foundation of the forum's construction. With "Unshakable as a Mountain," the forum can only collect basic superhuman sensory data from logged-in users, and no one can penetrate its information protection unless they expose themselves. Everyone's identity remains secure. Without this foundation, no one would log into the forum.
The Demon King of Wanyan at Mount Chao is the most skilled in casting spells. He has cast a curse on the forum, and anyone attempting to attack or steal forum information will inevitably fall victim to it.
That's just the surface. With these big shots around, do you really think a B-level anomaly could infiltrate the forum?
L:
Seriously, OP. Are you just making a meme here?
Apart from the possibility of a malicious intrusion, I can't think of any other plausible reason why the forum would implement this' teen mode'.
L:
I've been wanting to vent about the' 8+1 'vibrato and Jinjiang's 'Grandma|Headache' for ages.
L:
@Anomaly Management Bureau@Wanyao Alliance@Chaofushan, come here! Someone suspects your forum's security is weak.
L" do not feel like working ":
No one's paying attention? LZ is saying this anomaly has escalated from C-level to B-level.
22L:
The account 'Approaching Science' has no previous posts—it's a new account.
24L:
Or maybe it's a fake account set up by an elderly user whose main account got banned [lol]
27L:
The OP is absolutely right! Do you really think this is some stupid idea from the forum? [dog head]
32L "Teenager 3":
The OP is absolutely right! This is a blatant intrusion! You bunch of clueless folks!
But the OP got one thing wrong—this isn't a B-level anomaly, it's an A-level one!
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After posting this, Yan Zhan stopped responding. He probably checked the reactions—half were mocking him, while the other half thought he was just playing with the meme and joining in.
No rush. He doesn't need to reply now. The administrators will get their reaction, and that's when he'll get his reward.
When the time comes, 'Approaching Science' —the alias of the first to report the anomalous intrusion—will inevitably spark discussions on the forum, earning him the fame he seeks. This will mark his first step toward becoming the most renowned intelligence operative in the anomalous forum.
Zhan Yan's phone suddenly rang.' I've got some little secrets—I won't tell you about them.'
He picked up the phone.
Jian Yun said, "Yan Yan, the small steamed buns and braised pork I packed ahead are frozen in the lower compartment of the fridge. I forgot to mention this before. I won't be home these days, so if you're hungry, don't forget to grab some."
Zhan Yan, the most famous intelligence agent in the future, cried out: "Oh! Dad, I love you!"