Chapter 228
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Chapter 228: Title
As Ye Er, the external avatar of Ye Linlang, she remained unaware of many matters concerning her originator.
Though sharing a spiritual essence, they existed as distinct entities—save for their hierarchical bond, they might as well be separate individuals.
This left Ye Er perplexed by her counterpart’s statement.
"Another World? What do you mean?"
With a sweeping gesture, Ye Linlang declared, "Observe for yourself."
A massive screen materialized nearby, split into two sections, each depicting a distinct universe.
The left panel revealed the cold grandeur of space—obsidian cosmos swirling with galaxies, metallic warships harvesting asteroids, and deep-space bases illuminated by the constant traffic of spaceships. The imagined interstellar era unfolded vividly before them.
The right panel showcased a realm where brass cogwheels meshed with arcane symbols—a steampunk dimension blending primitive industry and wizardry in paradoxical harmony. The marvels of steam magic technology took tangible form here.
Magic—or rather, the wizards—had forged a path entirely divergent from Outlets. This world mirrored Earth’s technological trajectory, yet Blue Star’s development paled against the wizarding realm’s millennia of evolution.
"These worlds…" Ye Er breathed in realization, "You crafted them."
A slight nod accompanied Ye Linlang’s feline smile. "Precisely."
"But Outlets and Heavenly Inquiry World remain incomplete…" Ye Er’s brow furrowed. "Is expanding further wise…?"
Ye Linlang’s lips curled knowingly. "Time favors boldness. Heavenly Inquiry and Outlets crumble faster than anticipated."
"Artificial worlds lack endurance—their fragility reduces challenge parameters."
A pulsating numeral materialized between them. "Recognize this tally?" Ye Linlang inquired.
"Enlighten me?"
"Current applicants for Heavenly Inquiry and Outlets." The originator’s voice carried cosmic amusement.
Ye Er recalled Blue Star’s impending intervention—a consequence of their own 50% conquest threshold. Her system access confirmed this, remembering how universal notifications had echoed through both worlds when halfway milestones were achieved.
—That distinctive chime from Heavenly Law Battleground’s system.
The message had been simple: upon partial conquest completion, Blue Star reinforcements would manifest.
"Such fervor surprises you?"
"Mission architectures breed obsession." An orange materialized in Ye Linlang’s palm, its peel unraveling in spiral ribbons. "My memories hold context you lack."
"My homeland knew four civilization-devouring cataclysms."
The avatar only possessed curated knowledge—past life recollections remained Ye Linlang’s sole privilege.
"Four… cataclysms?" Ye Er noted her originator’s wistful expression with confusion.
"Insect swarms. Rogue AI. Infernal legions—" The orange segments glistened as Ye Linlang listed them. "—and the Fourth Disaster: players."
"Entities who’d deicide if deities bore health bars."
"Our conquerors risk permanent death—unlike respawning gamers. Hence I restrict Blue Star’s true form teleportation."
"Only world consciousness-chosen pioneers may cross bodily into Another World."
Ye Linlang paused at this point. Based on her knowledge, numerous unfortunate casualties had already occurred among the ten thousand individuals who underwent true form crossing over.
Had she not dispatched overseers from both Eastern and Western realms of the dead during personnel selection, those lost souls would have vanished completely by now. Subsequent teleportations would involve only soul projections – none except the initial group could experience true form crossing unless they achieved full conquest of another world.
Death simply meant acquiring new vessels.
Ye Linlang was currently experimenting with this method, hoping to bypass hostile world consciousness for direct personnel deployment. Now wouldn’t that be perfect? Deploying spies would make her no different from the stubborn world consciousness itself.
“Do they know about this?”
“Not yet, presumably. Our current focus remains on Jiang Nan’s operations. Equipment logistics fall under his jurisdiction and Blue Star’s various factions.”
Ye Er inquired, “When will you activate the remaining two worlds?”
“Soon. I recalled you to expedite matters in Heavenly Inquiry World. The Galactic Empire requires an operative – relying solely on Blue Star natives proves insufficient.”
After a contemplative silence, Ye Er grasped her True Form’s implication – she was to become a double agent within the Galactic Empire.
“You summoned me because you won’t dirty your own hands, correct?” Ye Er fixed her with an penetrating gaze.
Ye Linlang shrugged. “My direct involvement would constitute cheating. A person of high status shouldn’t risk danger. As my incarnation, resolving such dilemmas constitutes your core function.”
Ye Er found no rebuttal. Acknowledging her True Form’s flawless logic, she acquiesced: “Alright, I’ll settle Heavenly Inquiry World’s affairs promptly.”
At Heavenly Law Battleground…
Jiang Nan scanned current news updates. Observing the contained South China Sea tsunami, he exhaled in relief. “Thankfully contained. Had that tsunami had struck, the consequences would have been unthinkable.”
“With this crisis averted, I should address the big shot’s assignments. This Multiverse Task Connection System stalled completely for over a month despite initial projections.” His eyes traced glowing script visible only to him across the Heavenly Tablet.
“Ah, requires fifty percent conquest completion for activation.”
Jiang Nan rubbed his chin. “Silver Sparrow – status report.”
The metallic-hued bird alighted on his shoulder. “Your command, Master?”
“Was the latest mission brief disseminated?” He scrolled through adjacent displays. “Impressive recruitment numbers for such recent deployment.”
“Satisfactory. Progression appears feasible.”
“The requested game development?”
“Completed per specifications.”
Jiang Nan’s grin widened. “Notify all nations. Commence distribution immediately – install that mini-game across all platforms post-system linkage.”
“By your will.”
Within Blue Star, Jiang Nan stood second only to Ye Linlang in understanding interdimensional teleportation mechanics and the grand scheme’s intricacies. His insights even deepened regarding Heavenly Law Battleground’s nature – simultaneously a manifestation of cosmic order yet distinct from it, serving dual purposes: fostering competitive growth and enabling multidimensional transit.
Any world assimilated or subjugated by their realm became accessible through the Battleground’s inherent teleportation properties.
There are two types of teleportation: soul teleportation and physical teleportation…
In the summer of 2046, a revolutionary technological product emerged—transcending both pre and post Awakening of Spiritual Energy eras—instantly dominating every platform’s trending list.
【2046 Virtual Era Arrives! Yearning for the Second Life experience? Eager to explore the virtual world? Don’t delay—order now!】
This trashy ad, reminiscent of TV shopping channel commercials, would have been ignored in the past. Even scams used to show more effort.
The plain black-and-white design looked nothing like conventional game advertisements.
What truly captured global attention was the advertiser’s identity.
Holy hell—had the entire Blue Star gone mad? Government agencies were promoting this through texts, news broadcasts, and official channels, practically urging doorstep delivery for every citizen.
Skepticism turned to frenzy with official endorsement. Had technology truly achieved the impossible? Was virtual reality finally realized?
Orders flooded manufacturing plants like an unstoppable tide.
Priced at 888 yuan—under 900 with shipping—the virtual device cost less than a phone. A small price for something risk-free, especially compared to standard 3D gear.
Beyond basic models existed premium options like gaming pods.
These luxury units carried staggering price tags ranging from 10,000 to millions depending on specifications.
Governments also produced simplified bracelet connectors for poverty relief programs. For many struggling families, even 1,000 yuan remained unaffordable.
Jiang Nan insisted on universal accessibility when issuing mandates. His requirement stemmed from practicality—everyone recognized the technology’s significance.
He aimed to prevent capitalist nations from perpetuating class divides through financial gatekeeping.
Zhongxia faced no such concerns. As his homeland with persistent poverty alleviation efforts and foresight, the initiative would’ve launched regardless.
…Production costs for basic connectors hovered around 600 yuan, with surplus funds allocated to confidential projects.
Manufacturers groaned under governmental demands. Domestic orders alone exceeded 800 million units received over a month prior.
Despite operating at maximum capacity, only 60% of orders were fulfilled—foreign requests compounding the pressure.
Blue Star’s sole nation with a complete industrial ecosystem dominated production through unmatched speed and quality.
The choice was laughably obvious for global procurement.
With 7 billion global citizens, the minimum target stood at 5 billion devices.
2046 differed drastically from 2020—most now completed nine-year compulsory education, achieving digital literacy.
Excluding technophobic seniors born pre-1980, the majority fell within target demographics.
More remarkably, the virtual world accommodated elderly users through leisure modes, expanding its reach beyond youth.
Delivery schedules prioritized early purchasers through official portals.
Priority access naturally went to influential figures. While ordinary people remained oblivious, governments fully grasped the technology’s potential.
National authorities unsurprisingly received their allocations first.
Special Bureau Headquarters
Lan Yan, the metropolitan-chic receptionist, tapped her pen against a delivery form in the lobby. "Summer giveaway?" she mused, scribbling her signature.
After the courier departed, she inspected the towering stack.
"Virtual devices? But I just ordered…" Her sentence trailed off as she remembered the manifest.
Clicking across marble floors in high heels, she retrieved the document—every name familiar.
The mountain of crates dwarfed her frame. "One per person?" she murmured, scanning the list. "Official Practitioner benefits?"
"Guess I’m making phone calls all afternoon…"
Her offhand remark held unintended truth. Government-affiliated Practitioners enjoyed privileges like priority deliveries—perks secured by Xi Ning.
As the Bureau’s Deputy Director overseeing administrative duties, he ensured such advantages for his team.
…
While public discourse about virtual devices intensified, major gaming corporations maintained eerie silence.
The dawn of virtual reality reshaped industries, with internet-based sectors like gaming suffering heaviest blows.
Advertisements touting "Second Life" and "virtual world" experiences spelled doom for conventional digital entertainment.
