Low-Key, Truly Low-Key

As soon as Lin Fan spoke, Jiu Wu became unhappy. Now that the main character had arrived, could he let him leave?

But since he's currently just an ordinary disciple, there's really no way for him to stay.

They could only watch helplessly as Dan the Fatty bowed and scraped as he approached Qi Zixiao and entered a sealed alchemy room together.

"Snort!"

Jiu Wu suddenly flicked his sleeve. "Once you come out, I'll go up Bright Moon Peak to find you!"

Inside the alchemy room, Lin Fan provided a new original array diagram, Dan the Fatty diligently worked to refine a brand-new internet terminal.

At the same time, Lin Fan couldn't help but start thinking.

"Speaking of which, it seems like Jiu Wu's obsession with mahjong is a good thing for me~~"

"At least if you want to promote your terminal through mahjong, the difficulty will be reduced significantly."

"After all, even the dignified Jiu Wu Shishu keeps saying that he wants to comprehend the Great Dao by playing mahjong. Wouldn't all the disciples follow suit immediately?"

As for whether Jiu Wu was just having fun or truly trying to comprehend the Great Dao... does it matter?

At least what he said about comprehending the Great Dao is correct!

"A lucky accident, and it's so awesome."

After pondering for a while, Lin Fan began to think about his vision for the Internet.

In a sense, what he is building is indeed the internet, because he learned from A Wu that the signal from the Sky Gazing Mirror can easily spread throughout the entire 'cultivation world'.

However, from another perspective, it is currently just a local area network within the Purple Mansion Holy Land.

After all, they failed to sell the terminals or anything like that, didn't they?

"However, on the other hand, both local area networks and the internet are a level above the current networks on Earth..."

If we're talking about 'science,' the Earth's network certainly fits the definition of science better.

However, the ' Immortal Net ' that Lin Fan built himself, if explained in Earth terms, means that the terminals are only responsible for data interaction and not for any data processing at all. All data processing, storage, etc., are done by the 'cloud server'!

What does that mean?

Many large companies around the world are now researching cloud servers!

In theory, as long as the network speed and cloud server processing speed are sufficient, the user's 'terminal' does not need high-end CPUs, memory, hard drives, etc.

As long as it can be powered on, connected to the internet, and display a screen, that's fine; and it can also exchange data.

All computation and storage are handled by cloud servers for the user.

In Earth terms, if cloud servers are truly mature, then even if you buy a 20-year-old computer, as long as its internet module and graphics card are up-to-date, even if all other components are outdated, you can still enjoy playing today's AAA games!

Because at that level of terminal, all that's needed is to exchange data and display it.

The game runs on cloud servers!

The data exchanged between them, taking operations as an example, is at most a certain number of button clicks per second. The total size of all the operation instructions transmitted would not exceed 1MB.

Then, the cloud server processes this data, performs synchronous calculations, and then returns the corresponding results (screen).

This is the advantage of cloud servers!

It's incredibly user-friendly, but it's a bit of a headache for terminal manufacturers.

However, there are several important issues that must be addressed in order to have a mature cloud server and its supporting facilities.

One is the performance of cloud servers.

Imagine how high the performance would be required for a cloud server to process data for thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of people, and to provide all the functions of a mobile phone or even a computer.

It's terrifyingly high!

Another very important factor is internet speed.

If the internet speed is insufficient and real-time transmission is not possible, everything else is in vain!

After all, while the data uploaded by users may be small, the data downloaded could be very large, such as a AAA game with all effects turned on...

In addition to these, there are many other factors.

This is also why cloud servers on Earth have been slow to mature.

"I don't need to worry about these issues right now."

"A Wu is almost the core system of a super server, and she has artificial intelligence. She can even assign many emotionless Tool System (a wisp of mind) to process large amounts of information."

"As for internet speed..."

"I haven't tested it, so I don't know exactly how fast it can be, but it's definitely fast enough for most games, not AAA titles!"

"After releasing a AAA game?"

"If that's not enough, we'll figure out another way. I can't possibly create a AAA game in such a short time, can I?"

Everything is clear now!

The principle behind the Cultivation World's internet, or "Immortal Net" for short, is similar to the concept of cloud servers on Earth.

"But doing this is... cough cough, it's practically treating A Wu like a super tool."

"Fortunately, her soul is strong enough, her computing power is also abnormally high, and she can even create many emotionless tool people on her own, so... there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

What Lin Fan fears most now is that A Wu will quit.

After all, everything in the Immortal Net is built on A Wu's terrifying computing power.

What if there were no A Wu?

Even with the Sky Gazing Mirror, the so-called Immortal Net is at most a 2G wireless communication network...

It's only 2G, which is far from what Lin Fan wanted.

In other words, A Wu spare a large number of "tools"...

"No!"

Even with a helper, Lin Fan still felt uneasy. "Since A Wu is so bored, I'll think of more games for her to play."

"So, this way, I can consider it a way to get closer to her?"

"Once we get to know each other well, she can't just abandon us."

"I was so clever!"

Lin Fan was once again deeply impressed by his own wit!

"Your Highness, it's done."

Half a day later, Dan Chengzi called out to Lin Fan, who was completely absorbed in 'wit': "This time there are more than two hundred!"

"However... it seems a little different from last time?"

"Of course it's different. This is the official version; the last one was just a beta version!"

Lin Fan picked up a piece and activated it casually.

In an instant, the connection between the jade talisman and the 'server' was established, and a virtual projection appeared.

Username and password.

Login, register...

The familiar interface appeared, and it even had a slight three-dimensional feel, which made Lin Fan very satisfied!

Two-factor authentication!

The beta version only identified users based on differences in True Essence, but now it also requires an account and password.

This is the first layer of verification. After this, if anyone manages to steal a jade talisman, even if they know the talisman and the password, their True Essence essence will be different, and A Wu will refuse to let them log in!

With dual authentication, there's no need to worry about someone impersonating you.

In addition, Lin Fan had also considered the possibility of 'hacking', and even discussed it with A Wu.

However, the conclusion is that even the most powerful cultivators cannot infiltrate the area unless their computational abilities are stronger than A Wu's, or even reach a level of overwhelming power!

otherwise...

If the Artifact Spirit of a majestic imperial weapon is so easily 'invaded,' then she is not worthy of being the Artifact Spirit.

"This is??"

Looking at the login box he had never seen before, Dan the Fatty was filled with questions.

"Come, come, let me teach you!"

Judging from Dan Chengzi's recent performance, this guy is totally a super "live-streaming sales host"! Let's teach him first, no problem!

"The username is just a name you can come up with, and the password is an identifier to confirm your identity."

"With these, no one can impersonate you unless you give them your password!"

"Try it too. Click register, and then enter your account and password using True Essence."

With Lin Fan's explanation, Dan the Fatty understood some of it, but he had some difficulty entering the account information.

"Anything is fine?"

"Anything is fine!" Lin Fan nodded slowly. "This account isn't your real name, but of course you can use your real name if you want."

"But actually, I prefer to call it a 'nickname'. You can call it Holy Master or even Heavenly Dao if you want."

"..."

Dan Chengzi felt a chill run down his spine. "I... I'd better keep a low profile?"

Calling him Holy Master? He must have never been beaten up before!

As for calling upon Heaven's will... Oh my god, what if a heavenly Tribulation Lightning strikes me and kills me?

Dan the Fatty said he still values his life, and then entered a very 'low-key' username.

"The Number One Alchemist of the Younger Generation???"

Lin Fan blinked. "..."

"Isn't this low-key enough?" Dan the Fatty looked at Lin Fan.

"Keep a low profile, indeed!"

Lin Fan's lips twitched repeatedly...

"This is incredibly low-key! Is there anyone more low-key than you? No one, absolutely no one!"

I think so too~

Dan the Fatty was very pleased with himself.

Lin Fan: "..."

After teaching the guy how to register and log in, Lin Fan explained all the current functions again. Although Dan Chengzi didn't understand them all, he said he had memorized them.

"Good, I'll reserve a batch for you, just like before. You, on the other hand, will distribute these terminals to me for free."

"As for its functions, you can explore them on your own later!"

"Yes, Your Highness, please take care!"

Dan Chengzi's eyes shone.

This thing looks pretty fun!

For example... after adding Junior Sister Yun as a friend, you miss her but are too shy to ask? Then just post it on your Moments!

Hehehe.

"And you can even play mahjong on this?!"

At that moment, Dan Chengzi seemed to see countless Spirit Stone swarming towards him.

Ugh, what a headache!

With a big smile on his face, he came to the hall with many jade talismans and started distributing and teaching them.

"You finally figured it out!"

Lin Fan had just stepped out of the Alchemy Room when he was caught red-handed by Jiu Wu's avatar, who had been waiting there.

"Let's go, find a few people, and play a few rounds of mahjong!"

"Jiu Wu Shishu?"

Lin Fan whispered, "As you know, I'm about to receive the Jade Pool Saintess, so it's probably not very convenient right now."

"It seems there is such a thing..."

Jiu Wu was taken aback, then became annoyed. "Then what do you suggest? I haven't won a single round. Do you think I'm an old man who's easy to bully?"

"Cough cough!"

Lin Fan's eyes darted around.

"Jiu Wu Shishu, I have an idea~~~"