Translator: CinderTL
After discussing mental transmission with Wei Wei for a while, Feng Qi suddenly recalled a question and couldn't resist asking:
"Sister Wei, using telekinesis drains your own mental energy. Doesn't such frequent training leave you mentally exhausted?"
Wei Wei smiled at his question. "I forgot to mention—my mental strength and reserves are more than three times yours at this stage."
Feng Qi's expression turned to astonishment.
Human research into the mental realm was progressing slowly. For the most part, mental power growth still relied on consuming special spirit materials produced within Domain Fields.
His enhanced mental strength was primarily due to slaying several elemental domain creatures in the Dream Realm.
However, he remained deeply curious about how Wei Wei had achieved such a feat.
Faced with his inquiry, Wei Wei pondered for a moment before replying with a hint of uncertainty, "Could it be from all those sleepless nights I've spent working?"
Feng Qi: ...
He wasn't sure if staying up late could actually boost mental strength, but he knew it could cause baldness. He found Wei Wei's explanation rather perfunctory.
"Alright, enough joking around. Honestly, I don't know why my mental strength is so high either. Ever since my encounter with that old woman Mu Yao years ago, my body has undergone numerous changes."
"My ageless appearance and extended lifespan are the most obvious changes. Beyond that, my mental strength has increased, and my physical strength has also changed... Don't let my frail appearance fool you; my combat rating is still upper bronze, and my physical endurance is what allows me to pull all-nighters on research projects."
Hearing Wei Wei's explanation, Feng Qi suddenly understood.
Mu Yao's origins remained a mystery.
He had glimpsed fragments of her memories, revealing her terrifying combat prowess.
Yet her true origins remained shrouded in mystery. All that was known was that she had lived for eons and had been relentlessly searching for miracles.
Mu Yao's pursuit of miracles had led her to historical figures like the first dean of Scarlet, Emperor Ye, Wei Wei, Mu Qing, and countless others who had shaped the course of history.
Her influence on history was immeasurable.
Feng Qi even suspected that Mu Yao might be behind the rapid advancements in modern cultivation studies.
After their conversation, Wei Wei chose to strengthen her faith connection.
Feng Qi rose and left Wei Wei's room, heading straight for the Virtual Research Department.
During breakfast, he had spoken with Liang Yu, the director of the newly established Virtual Game Department at the Scarlet Research Institute.
Liang Yu had mentioned that all the virtual data he had brought back from the future had been integrated into the architecture of Dawn, and he invited Feng Qi to participate in the testing.
Before leaving, Feng Qi decided to visit the Virtual Department for a look.
The Virtual Department was located on the third floor of Scarlet Base.
As he stood before the main laboratory door, the detection device automatically scanned him and opened the door.
Feng Qi now held one of the highest levels of authority within the Scarlet Research Institute.
He could go wherever he pleased without obstruction.
He stepped into the main laboratory of the Virtual Department.
The laboratory was roughly the size of a football field, filled with cutting-edge technological equipment recently transported from the Future Research Institute.
To accelerate technological development in the virtual sector, the Future Research Institute had transferred all data related to virtual games to the Scarlet Research Institute.
Combined with the information Feng Qi brought back from the future each time, the Scarlet Virtual Department's growth rate was now astonishingly rapid.
As his gaze swept across the room, he noticed Liang Yu standing before the main control console.
Liang Yu was approximately 1.75 meters tall and 38 years old, but he already looked older, with streaks of gray at his temples from years of sleep deprivation.
Originally the deputy director of the Scarlet Information Engineering Department, primarily responsible for the Scarlet Database, he had recently been appointed director of the newly established Virtual Department.
Sensing Feng Qi's gaze, Liang Yu turned his head. A smile lit up his face as he spotted Feng Qi, and he quickly strode over.
"Ah Qi, you're here?"
"Yes, director Liang. I came to take a look around."
Hearing this, Liang Yu chuckled and clapped him on the shoulder. "We've completed the first round of testing for the two virtual instance you brought back. Want to try them out yourself?"
Intrigued by the virtual instance, Feng Qi immediately nodded. "I'd be glad to."
"Don't stand on ceremony with me. Just treat me like a friend. Come on, let's go."
With that, Liang Yu turned and walked toward the neatly arranged rows of virtual game pods in the distance.
Feng Qi immediately followed.
Arriving at the virtual game pods, Liang Yu stopped and turned to explain the pod's evolution to Feng Qi.
These high-end virtual game pods resembled flattened eggs lying on their sides, a stark contrast to the models previously sent to Star City Academy.
Technologically, they had undergone three major innovations.
The immersive gaming experience and the body-conditioning capabilities during gameplay far surpassed those of the original versions.
To enhance the virtual reality immersion—that is, the realism—the construction materials for these high-end pods included dreamstone harvested from the Dream Domain Field.
Consequently, the production cost of each pod was extremely high, reaching 450,000 units. If they were to be sold in the future, factoring in logistics and other expenses, the price would likely exceed 470,000 units.
Currently, the Virtual Department was focused on reducing costs.
After all, the primary goal of developing virtual games was to accelerate the progress of Human Civilization, not to profit from them. A high price would significantly hinder the widespread adoption of virtual game pods.
After listening to Liang Yu's explanation, Feng Qi decided to personally experience the capabilities of the high-end virtual game pod.
Approaching one of the pods, he followed Liang Yu's instructions and pressed the "Start" button on the right side.
The egg-shaped virtual game pod's outer shell slowly rose.
Feng Qi then went to the pod's compartment and retrieved a brand-new set of virtual wearable gear.
After putting it on, he lay down inside the virtual game pod.
With a few adjustments, nutrient fluid sprayed from both sides of the pod, and the shell slowly closed.
After a brief wait, darkness enveloped his vision.
Welcome to Dawn, future saviors!
A gentle female voice echoed in his mind, and his perspective shifted to reveal a futuristic cityscape brimming with advanced technology.
Simultaneously, a list of options appeared before his eyes:
Enter city (free trade, Social Interaction, and other features)
Multiplayer Arena (Ranked Matchmaking)
Multiplayer Arena (Custom Rooms)
Domain Instance Mode - Solo Mode - Team Mode (Available Instances: 2)
Custom Instance Mode - Paid Dungeon Map Library: 0 (Temporarily Unavailable)
Custom Instance Map Editor (Available Map Assets: 23,215 - Temporarily Unavailable)
simulation training room (Skill Release Training, Skill Combination Training)
Personal Space (Add Friends, Battle Records, Wall of Honor, Replays, Friend Contacts, Avatar Customization...)
Internal Test Scenario 1 (Temporarily Unavailable)
Internal Test Scenario 2 (Temporarily Unavailable)
Compared to the initial version, the current options list now included a "city" feature, unlocking the main scenario for free trade.
Driven by curiosity, he clicked the "city" button.
Immediately, the background scene surged forward, and the options list vanished.
He found himself standing in the center of a city square, surrounded by futuristic streets and towering skyscrapers. Yet the scene was completely deserted except for him.
Scanning his surroundings, he marveled at the hyperrealistic detail, making it nearly impossible to distinguish from reality.
The lighting effects were particularly impressive, approaching 100% fidelity to the real world. For example, when dark clouds drifted across the bright full moon overhead, the light dimmed instantly, and as the clouds passed, the world brightened again.
Walking through the streets, Feng Qi was filled with awe.
If such realistic scenarios were used for scientific research, one could imagine the exponential advancements in human technology that would follow.
After strolling along the street for a while, he summoned his status panel.
Next, he decided to test the virtual game's newly added virtual instance feature.
Upon opening the Instance menu, images of the available dungeon scenarios appeared before him.
Each scenario image was accompanied by a brief description and difficulty rating.
Currently, only two dungeon scenarios were available.
In addition, the upper right corner displayed information about his personal attributes, virtual wearable gear, and inventory.
Driven by curiosity, he clicked on the second dungeon, "Silver Moon Domain Field."
(End of the Chapter)
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