The discussion about new topics in Data City didn't stop all night. Theoretically speaking, data life doesn't need rest. Apart from people in the virtual world who are used to resting, most people don't have the habit of sleeping.
This time, however, both commoners who didn't have the habit of sleeping and nobles who did were eagerly awaiting the official news.
For ordinary people, this may be the only chance in their lives to enjoy the legendary virtual world.
For the nobles who had already entered the virtual world and managed to emerge, this was also a tremendous opportunity. Anyone who could traverse from the Virtual Realm to the Data City had made a name for themselves in the Virtual Realm, at least enough to serve as a member of the Central Federation Forces. They held extremely high positions, but for many, their potential was already limited. A new world, according to reliable sources, was several times more advanced than Jade Dynasty —it was practically a new playing field. Who wanted to stagnate? Who wouldn't want another chance?
This dramatic reversal of the national war's outcome, yet failed to make headlines, is quite a spectacle.
The long discussion that lasted all night mostly revolved around whether the official declaration was genuine or just empty rhetoric. It publicly stated that everyone had a chance, but in reality, the spots had already been pre-arranged once the event began.
While most people think this way, there hasn't been much discussion about it online this time. Many people like to mock reality, but this time everyone wants a miracle, at least until the answer is revealed.
After a long night of waiting, the result everyone had been waiting for finally appeared in the official announcement at 9:00 AM the next day.
"Thanks to the tireless efforts of our predecessors, we now officially announce that the Central Federation will fully open a new virtual world. This virtual world is enormous, a hundred times the size of the Jade Dynasty World, and its capacity, even in its initial stages, is estimated to exceed several billion people. It is the largest project in the entire Federation to date!"
Upon hearing this, the hearts of all netizens waiting for news leaped with excitement. The scale was enormous, exceeding billions—couldn't that mean...?
Even if there are many people with connections, shouldn't some be spared for ordinary people like them?
With this in mind, those who had been mocking him online deleted their posts and waited anxiously.
"The first batch of people to move into the New World number 100 million. This is the largest Virtual Realm transfer project to date. The official team has held multiple meetings to discuss this project and attaches great importance to it, emphasizing the need for fairness, impartiality, and transparency."
Can you hurry up and stop with the platitudes?
Many viewers watched the live stream with their hearts in their throats, extremely impatient with the woman's cryptic questions, yet no one dared to openly criticize or mock her, fearing they would be flagged and forever barred from this Virtual Realm.
"This immigration project involves a large number of people, but it still cannot cover everyone. The main criterion for this immigration is one's contribution to society. Those selected will patiently await their call, and those not selected should not be discouraged. This project is massive and has extremely high development potential. Even if you are not selected this time, as long as you are a law-abiding and hardworking citizen, you will have many opportunities in the future. Now, I will announce the selection criteria."
This immigration program uses a voluntary application process followed by official selection. The eligibility criteria will be determined based on your social contribution points and awards received.
Contribution points? Contribution medals?
Upon hearing this, most ordinary people showed disappointment. Does it really mean the wealthy get priority after all?
Social points are the rewards earned in the data world. The points earned daily by highly educated engineers are certainly incomparable to those of ordinary workers and maintenance workers, not to mention those from privileged families who are born with various resources.
So this time it really has nothing to do with ordinary people, right?
One hundred million sounds like a lot, but if you exclude those with connections who have passed away, and then subtract the number of engineers accumulated over the years, how many will be left when it's their turn?
Was it just another false alarm?
Just when many were disappointed, a new figure appeared, surprising many.
In the official live broadcast, a man in ancient costume appeared. He looked extremely young and his face was unfamiliar. Those who follow the news regularly know that most of the younger generation are actually from noble families. The offspring of digital life are artificially cultivated based on genes, which results in the offspring looking very similar to their predecessors. It is easy to tell the difference between the faces of noble families and ordinary people with a little attention.
The person in front of them was clearly not from any famous aristocratic family.
"Next, please welcome Mr. Chen Qing, the pioneer of this new project and the official primary partner, to explain the rules for this immigration program."
Everyone looked at the man with curiosity. Was that the pioneer of the New World?
So young?
Many people in the Virtual Realm are eager to try their luck. For someone so young to become someone personally received by Elder Hou —what kind of opportunities does that represent in that world?
Everyone knows that in the New World, the earlier you enter, the greater your chances. Take Zhang Zhengyuan and some self-taught newcomers as examples. In a world where upward mobility is almost completely blocked, the Virtual Realm is the only chance to break through the blockade, and the new Virtual Realm is an even greater opportunity!
Chen Qing coughed lightly, looking at the simulated lights below. He felt a little uncomfortable. In his memory, when he was the chief designer, he was the least comfortable with this kind of scene. He would avoid press conferences or interviews whenever possible.
However, this time he knew he couldn't escape. Besides needing to make a high profile and let the ordinary people of the Federation know his importance, he was also deliberately being flamboyant to provoke the person in the shadows. The person who sent him into the Demon World always made him feel uneasy, even more so than Number One.
"As the comrade just mentioned, this immigration plan is mainly based on the level of social contribution. However, it should be noted that not everyone with a high level of contribution will necessarily be included in this first batch."
Many people were stunned. Some senior engineers felt a surge of tension. Many of them didn't have any special connections; they had climbed to their current positions entirely through their academic talent. The virtual world was practically monopolized by powerful families, making it incredibly difficult for ordinary people to enter, no matter how hard they tried. Now that a new one had finally appeared, they thought they had a chance, but were being told that even a high contribution score didn't guarantee entry?
What exactly is it like?
"This immigration is divided into four regions," Chen Qing said without keeping anyone in suspense, conjuring a large map on the screen. "First, let me clarify that this world is unstable; it's in its early stages of development, and the risks are actually quite high. Those seeking stability can consider waiting for the next batch."
This was a well-intentioned warning, but obviously no one listened at this moment. Based on past experience, those who seek stability always end up missing out. Those who rise to prominence in the Virtual Realm are always among the first to rush in.
"These four regions are the areas we currently control: Jiangnan, the West Sea, the Southeast, and the Northern Wasteland!"