Chapter 116
"This knowledge will grant you access to Transcendent power. With diligent practice and training, dealing with low-level monsters will be no problem at all."
"In addition, we have launched a preferential policy for the first batch of Soul Stone purchases, as well as a free distribution policy for the first batch of Body Strengthening Elixirs."
"Furthermore, medical expenses incurred due to injuries sustained during monster attacks will be covered by medical insurance."
"In addition, universities across the country will add courses such as basic knowledge training on the Land of Mist and explanations and training on Transcendent knowledge."
The old man rattled off dozens of new policies, including the standardized use of Transcendent powers, the addition of courses related to mist in the college entrance examination, and the establishment of numerous new martial arts schools with Transcendent abilities across the country.
Clearly, they had been preparing for this day for a long time.
This also signifies that Blue Star is about to enter a new era.
He paused, then continued, "I know that for many people, this is sudden and hard to accept."
But that's how times change; it won't make us all adapt.
"And with the arrival of the new era, even more opportunities will be brought."
"We can strive to cultivate ourselves, Control Transcendent power, and explore the limits of the human body."
"We can study more substances, enabling technological advancements."
"May we all strive together, and may the flame of Hua Country burn forever."
As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream ended.
The issue caused an uproar on major websites, forums, online communities, and even messaging apps.
Shen Xing casually clicked on a video, and the comment section had already exploded.
Ji Laoba: "6666, am I still asleep? What Land of Mist, what game invading reality, it's all so real! I don't believe it, I refuse to believe it even if you kill me!"
There's a Squirtle in the Sea: "You guys aren't even putting on an act anymore, are you? You're secretly playing Earth Online 2.0 without me, huh?"
Chen Ping'an: "Hahaha! I knew it! This world definitely has Transcendent power. My chance has come! I will single-handedly open the gates of heaven and vanquish all evil!"
Essence Fried Fish: "Go to the official website! There are tons of things to buy there: Soul Stone, Secret Potions, Skill Books! Holy crap, I'm going to sell my house and car! I want to have Transcendent power!"
My Sword and Shield: "Times have changed. What does that have to do with a food delivery guy like me?"
"..."
Shen Xing scanned through the comments, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
Clearly, the sudden announcement of the existence of the Land of Mist by the authorities has left most Common bewildered.
Just like when he first learned that dying in the game would mean dying in real life.
But the wheels of history wait for no one; they just roll straight ahead. You have to adapt as quickly as possible, or you will be eliminated by the times.
In the discussion group, Qin Lang and Xu Jiayi also watched the live stream.
I Eat Eat Eat Eat: "I never expected the authorities to actually release information about the Land of Mist. There's chaos outside my neighborhood; a bunch of people are running wildly in the rain."
Cilantro Who Loves to Play, "Me too! I saw a lot of guys running around in the hallways, yelling that the world was going to end."
"It seems that society as a whole is going to be in chaos for a while."
Shen Xing replied, "There's nothing we can do about it. After all, this heavy rain has affected too many areas; it's impossible to control."
I Eat Eat Eat Eat, "That's true. Announcing it now will allow everyone to prepare in advance, so that when a major disaster really happens, it won't be too late to react."
The three of them sighed with emotion.
At this moment, Qin Lang spoke again.
"Jiayi, Shen Xing, quickly check the Huaguo Pioneers Forum! The official announcement is out!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xing switched to the background and entered the forum.
It's worth mentioning that the Land of Mist website that people are currently logging into is not the same as the Huaguo Pioneers Forum.
The latter can only log in if they have previously played the game and have completed identity verification.
Upon opening the website interface, a pinned post appears.
Regarding the amendments to the Pioneer Management Regulations and changes to the Bounty Section
The post has garnered over 100,000 views in a short period and continues to rise.
Shen Xing also clicked in and glanced at it.
As the post title suggests, the official team has changed many of the management rules for Pioneer.
The most important rule is that using Transcendent powers from the game in public is not illegal as long as it does not harm others.
In addition, any public facilities damaged by Pioneer while fighting monsters will not be compensated by them, provided that you did not do so intentionally.
Furthermore, if Pioneer encounters another Pioneer committing violence in a public place, they can directly kill them, which is also considered an act of bravery and legitimate self-defense.
These regulations significantly reduced many of the restrictions imposed on players.
The post was met with cheers.
A player named Liu Yishou made a comment that resonated with many people.
"Damn, I don't have to hide it anymore! I've been so pent up these past few years. My family saw how much money I was making, and since I couldn't explain where it came from, they thought I was trafficking drugs!"
In addition, the bounty section has undergone a major update.
Once you click in, you'll see a satellite panoramic view that provides real-time monitoring of the fog energy in all cities within Hua Country.
Wherever the fog erupts, nearby players can rush there immediately to deal with the monsters that appear within it.
Simply upload a picture and you'll automatically earn contribution points—it's incredibly convenient.
Clearly, this is the official way to use the players' power to maintain social stability.
After reading the post, Shen Xing couldn't help but sigh.
"This major update to the official bounty section is truly a stroke of genius."
After all, killing these roaming monsters can yield resources like Soul Stone, silver coins, and soul fragments, just like in the game.
And there's also a bounty to be won.
It also allows you to hone your skills in controlling different unit types.
You could say that for every effort you make, you reap three rewards.
I believe many players will be happy to accept this.
In addition, the official satellite maps can show the intensity of abnormal energy, thus allowing us to roughly determine the strength of the monsters in the area.
Players can decide whether or not to clear the anomalies in this area based on their own strength, thereby reducing the risk.
"I'll give it a try later, and earn some extra money while I'm at it."
"There's still four million in mortgage payments left to make."
Shen Xing thought to himself with a smile, then put on his glasses.
Although the world has changed, he still has to play games, after all, it's his livelihood.
Moreover, changes in the real world do not affect the game.
That's what Shen Xing was thinking.
However, shortly after he logged into the game, a series of system notifications flashed before his eyes.
[Attention all Pioneer! The Land of Mist 2.0 update is coming soon!]
[Update Content ①: The energy of the Land of Mist continues to influence Blue Star, and will be initially digitized, allowing all intelligent beings to see their attribute panels.]
(Note: This only displays the properties panel; no other functions are available.)
[Update Content ②: More game slots have been distributed, and new players will appear near some territories]
[Update Content 3: Reduced the drop rate of soul fragments from killing monsters in the Mist, increased the drop rate of Soul Stone]
[Update 4: Wilderness resource points have refreshed and new resource points have been added, including a few high-level resource points. These may be occupied by powerful monsters, so proceed with caution.]
[Update: The major expansion "Rain of Weeping" is now available!]
The Rain God, slumbering for many years, awakens from an ancient, Land of Abandonment. His overflowing divine power shrouds the Land of Mist in torrential rain, unleashing monsters that ravage the region. All Pioneer must take up arms to defend their territory!
[The Points Leaderboard is now open!]
Over the next seven days, you will earn 1 point for each Common ★ monster killed, 2 points for Common ★★ monster killed, and 3 points for Common ★★★ monster killed.
Killing Elite ★ grants 10 points, Elite ★★ grants 20 points, and Elite ★★★ grants 30 points.
Killing Boss One Star (★) grants 100 points... and so on.
[Because the Rain God is in the Tier One of awakening and his physical energy is insufficient, this ranking is only open to Tier One (apprentice) level lords.]
Other lords can exchange points for [items] in the Rain God Shop.
[You can check the leaderboard rewards for details.]
As this series of update notifications flashed before their eyes, Shen Xing was stunned, Hua Country players were stunned, and players all over the world were stunned.
Whether on the Pioneer Forum or the Mist Forum, the number of posts exploded instantly.
"Call..."
Shen Xing took a deep breath to calm herself down.
"That's outrageous, I never thought the game would get version updates."
"We were just saying that ordinary people couldn't adapt to the changing times, now it's our turn as players."
He pondered for a moment, then analyzed, "Based on speculation, this update should be related to changes on Blue Star."
"The energy emanating from the Land of Mist has altered the environment of Blue Star, prompting some targeted adjustments."
"Similar situations will likely occur again, and with each version update, the environment of Blue Star may become even closer to the Land of Mist?"
"Or... is this not just a game intrusion, but something deeper behind it?"
Shen Xing pondered, but clearly no one could answer the question.
After a moment, he shook his head and said, "Let's not think about that now, let's focus on the update."
As the saying goes, each version brings its own meta; no matter how lucky or how talented you are, you still have to adapt to the new version.
Otherwise, a single patch or content change could bring you down from your pedestal.
Of course, wall-mounted ones are an exception.
Although Lord Shen has the Xiao Xiao advantage of [Life-Sacrifice Evolution], he feels that he is not yet capable of defying the heavens.
Besides, going against the heavens is exhausting.
If I follow the will of Heaven, and with the Xiao Xiao help of Life-Sacrifice Evolution, I'll become the ultimate character of the current version, a combination of overpowered and overpowered abilities. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
So he began to carefully analyze each and every detail of the update.
The first update has the biggest impact: the attribute panel can now be seen in real life, and even Common who have never played the game can see it.