The Monster is Coming

Chapter 330 Game Endurance, Real-World Mall

On this day, the eyes of players from all races on Earth were focused on Lunar Eclipse City.

All the players are excited about the same thing.

Because today, the Lunar Eclipse Clan's latest technological products will be officially released.

Pre-orders had already begun prior to this.

Even if you don't know anything about the latest products, there are already so many orders that you have to wait in line.

Although netizens have various grievances against the lunar eclipse tribe.

But history has shown that the Lunar Eclipse Clan never releases products piecemeal; each generation of products represents a technological revolution.

Even before the press conference was held, it had already made headlines on the front pages of news outlets across the Earth Alliance.

Various analyses and speculations about the latest products have sparked heated discussions on forums across different ethnic groups.

It was 8 p.m. that evening.

Lunar Eclipse City: A Cutting-Edge Technology Launch Event.

When the countdown on the official website ended, members of all races flocked to the Lunar Eclipse Clan's press conference live stream.

In the live broadcast, the dome of the Lunar Eclipse City Technology Exhibition Hall slowly darkened, and thousands of suspended particles gathered in the holographic projection area, condensing into the symbol of the Lunar Eclipse Clan: a rotating nebula.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the forefront of lunar eclipse technology. I am Afi, the technology officer of the lunar eclipse clan."

Under the spotlight, the Chief Technology Officer of the Lunar Eclipse Clan slowly walked onto the central stage, his silver-gray attire contrasting with the cold light of the holographic projection.

Standing in the area where the spotlights converged, he drew a line in front of him with his long, slender fingers, and instantly a streamlined silver cabin rose from the display stand.

"Twenty years ago, we launched the first-generation 'Fantasy Realm' virtual game pod, redefining the immersive experience. Ten years ago, we launched Fantasy Realm II, ushering in the era of next-generation virtual games..."

Afi's voice echoed in the spatial audio system:
"Today, we will overcome the technological barriers that we once built ourselves and continue to push virtual gaming pod technology to a new level."

He raised his hand and lightly touched the air, and the holographic projection immediately decomposed and reassembled, revealing multiple anatomical diagrams of human bodies (living beings).

Besides the Lunar Eclipse Clan, there were also anatomical projections of the human race, the Destroyer Clan, the Great Barbarian Clan, and other major races of the Earth Alliance, arranged in order in front of Technician Afi.

The nervous system, muscle tissue, and circulatory system in each anatomical diagram are highlighted with different colors.

At this moment, Afi smiled and introduced:

“Virtual games can indeed bring us a lot of joy. The previous generation of products solved the problem of not being able to play games for a long time through basic electrical stimulation and nutrient solution circulation, but it also had three major physiological challenges.”

As Afi spoke, she pointed to the projection:
"Neuromuscular atrophy, metabolic disorders, and immunosuppression are the three major challenges we are addressing today."

The projection switches to display a cross-sectional view of the new generation gaming pod.

Thousands of tiny nodes emerged inside the cabin, forming a network that covered the entire body.

"This is the eighth generation of neuromuscular electrical stimulation system."

Afi manipulates the image, zooming in on one of the nodes:
"This generation is no longer a simple anti-muscle atrophy pulse, but an intelligent training program that is precise down to each muscle group."

In the projection, the nodes release pale blue ripples, simulating the transmission of electrical impulses in muscle fibers.

"The new generation gaming pod generates a body report every day, providing feedback on your physical exercise. Users can freely choose exercise modes... If you want stronger muscles, you can choose the high-frequency exercise mode, allowing muscle growth to be completed subtly and naturally in enjoyable virtual games."

Upon hearing this, the invited journalists from various ethnic groups in the audience gasped in amazement.

Afi smiled and nodded, then continued operating the projector.

The screen switches to the spine area, displaying a dense array of massage points.

"This is a dynamic spinal support system with 64 built-in micro pneumatic units."

As Afi explained, the air cushion projected on the screen began to rise and fall rhythmically:
"It can automatically adjust the support points every minute to prevent the problem of intervertebral disc pressure concentration in some ethnic groups. Secondly, in conjunction with the microgravity mode built into the cabin, it can eliminate back discomfort caused by prolonged lying down."

At this moment, Afi walked towards the display stand, and the hatch slid open silently, revealing the ergonomic curved design inside.

The live stream camera then zoomed in:

“More importantly, this.” Afi pointed to the dense array of tiny sensors inside the bulkhead:
"The real-time electromyography monitoring network can capture the player's most subtle muscle tremors. The system will automatically adjust the electrical stimulation parameters according to the level of fatigue to prevent overtraining."

The projection switches to a dynamic data stream, demonstrating how the system adjusts the intensity of the stimulus based on the user's activity level.

A red curve indicates muscle activity, which fluctuates within the optimal range.

"This is part of the body's maintenance functions."

As Afi spoke, she walked to the other side of the stage, where a cylindrical container rose from the ground, filled with a pale green liquid that shimmered with a pearly luster.

"This is the NT-7 nutritional supplement, the second product launched at this event."

A holographic projection magnifies a drop of liquid, presenting it as a suspended nanoscale carrier.

"This is the seventh-generation active delivery system, which can not only maintain basal metabolism, but also be used to repair the body."

During Afi's explanation, the molecular structure rotated within the magnified projection.

"Mitochondrial activating peptides promote energy metabolism, endorphin polymers are used to relieve stress hormone buildup... and there are also skin keratin repair factors specially developed for long-term immersion."

The scene changes to show the wrinkles that appear on skin that has been soaked in nutrient solution for a long time.

Afi lightly touched the control panel, and the projector switched to the comparison experiment screen:

"This is the state of epidermal cells after 300 hours of soaking in traditional nutrient solution. You can clearly see the shriveled keratinocytes in the image on the left."

"This is the result after processing with NT-7," Afi said, pointing to the comparison image.

In the image on the right, the cells are plump and neatly arranged.

"In addition to these features, NT-7 also has a detoxification function."

The projection switches to a 3D model of the kidney of a member of the Lunar Eclipse Clan.

"Nano-scale adsorbents can capture metabolic waste in the body."

The model displays the process of toxin molecules in the body being captured by green nanoparticles.

Laboratory data show that users of NT-7 showed an 89.72% improvement in kidney function indicators compared to traditional repair solutions.

In the audience, a reporter from the "Breaking the Mold" faction, wearing smart glasses, raised his hand and asked a question:

"How do these systems work together? Different races have different needs for the auxiliary functions of the game pod, and will this make it difficult for some races to adapt?"

“Excellent question.” Afi nodded, and the projection immediately switched to the overall system flowchart:

"When connected to the internet, the game pod can learn algorithms to balance all subsystems, ensuring that each game pod has the data that is most suitable for the user after the initial adaptation phase. Every parameter will be incorporated into the adaptation algorithm."

The projection switched to a real-time data stream, displaying simulated gameplay footage of players of different races.

"For example, your Destroyer race has a stratum corneum metabolism rate that is 3.2 times that of humans. The game pod system will automatically increase the concentration of epidermal repair factors in the nutrient solution. The same applies to players of other races."

"Of course, the user always retains ultimate control, and all parameters can be customized or made personalized by the 'virtual doctor' that comes with the game pod."

The holographic projection switched to a demonstration video.

It demonstrates how users can adjust various health maintenance settings in a virtual interface.

A semi-transparent human body model is surrounded by dozens of sliding parameter bars.

If users find it troublesome, they can simply choose the simplest "virtual doctor" mode.

Secondly, the warning mode was also shown in the video.

If a player forcibly adjusts the parameters to a mode that is incompatible with their body, the action will be prohibited.

The press conference then moved into a Q&A session.

Afi was able to answer all the questions posed by reporters from various ethnic groups with ease, satisfying all their curiosity.

Before the press conference ended, Afi returned to the center of the stage, looked up at the camera, and met the gazes of countless expectant players in the live stream:
"Imagine staying online in the monster world for a long time without experiencing back pain or dry eyes when you get up. You feel refreshed, as if you've just had a professional physical therapy session, and you might even find that your physical fitness has improved. This allows you to experience joy in both the virtual and real worlds simultaneously, and that's the goal we're pursuing."

As soon as he finished speaking, the suspended particles around the stage suddenly exploded, turning into countless stars that showered down on the audience.

Amidst the gasps of amazement, Afi opened her arms wide:

"The latest gaming pod will usher in a new virtual chapter. The previous generation of the 'Fantasy World' codename has come to an end. The new generation of gaming pods will be named 'Future.' It is not just a gaming pod, but also a bridge for all creatures of Earth to have in-depth contact with the virtual world... The first batch of gaming pods will be released tonight, equipped with free health monitoring services... To encourage the promotion of Monster World, you can use Sacrifice Coins to purchase at a discount. For details, please visit the official website."

The dome lit up again, illuminating the astonished faces in the audience.

The live stream chat exploded with excitement.

But the vast majority of the comments were complaints.

"Did I hear that right? You said that in order to encourage the promotion of Monster World, we can use sacrificial power to buy it. Then why don't you give me the game qualification?"

"If they don't give me a chance, I'll just buy it first! What a lousy press conference! I thought there would be some surprise news at the end about a new round of game access being given out, but this is all?"

"So where's the Monster World player qualification? I'm asking you, where's the qualification? The beings from the Upper Realm are disgusting; I hate their scarcity marketing tactics." "The game pod is nice, the conditioning fluid is nice too, so where's the most crucial Monster World qualification?"

"After watching the press conference, I feel that the virtual era is really coming. I mean the kind where people stay online for months, half a year, or even years. Technological development scares me. In the future, I'm afraid the only relationship between people will be in games... What about reality? Who will have children and raise the next generation?"

Reporters quickly took notes on the details of the press conference, while players in the live stream were furiously complaining about the lack of Monster World access.

Against the backdrop of the ever-burning neon lights of Lunar Eclipse City, a new era that requires no sacrifice between reality and virtuality is being ushered in with this press conference.

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Lunar Eclipse City, Data Center.

StarNet's core hub.

Holographic data flows silently through the spherical space, with billions of pieces of information being disassembled, analyzed, and recombined, ultimately converging into an information network covering the entire Earth.

StarNet monitored every detail of the press conference.

Players' excitement, real-time discussions on social media, and the frenzied growth in pre-orders... all of this was expected.

In fact, the technology for virtual gaming pods and nutrient conditioning solutions is already mature, and even more advanced than the publicly available versions.

However, considering that the application of cutting-edge technologies would consume too many resources of the Earth Alliance, many technologies are only used within the Lunar Eclipse Clan and are never released to the outside world.

Cutting-edge technology requires additional real-world resources for each additional user.

But after the monster world appeared, the issue of real-world resources became no longer important.

There is no need to block the relevant technologies.

It can be used to exchange for sacrificial power.

The decision to release this information at this time is not merely for commercial gain, but more importantly, to serve the will of the higher-dimensional deities.

Real-world problems, such as disease and death, can interfere with a player's immersive experience in the monster world.

The problems players encounter in real life will affect the construction of the "player faction" in the monster world.

Therefore, the core purpose of promoting the new generation of gaming pods is to maintain stability in reality.

This allows players to reduce distractions from reality and devote more time and energy to the monster world.

The health management system ensures that players are not forced to log off due to health issues.

The nutrient-regulating solution eliminates metabolic burden and extends online time.

In the eyes of gamers, new technologies are cutting-edge technologies that usher in a "new era of virtual technology".

But in StarNet's view, only when real-world problems are properly resolved can players immerse themselves in the monster world without any worries.

This provides additional assistance to the "war game" of higher-dimensional gods.

It's like a war and construction game where players are basic unit types, and each player logging off is like a rest phase after their unit's stamina is depleted.

The two technologies introduced by the Lunar Eclipse Clan seem like a special buff.

This allows players to extend their hunting, mining, and exploration time in the monster world.

This is the core significance of this press conference.

The introduction of this new technology is just the beginning; next, it will be implemented in major cities of the Earth Alliance as an urban nutrient solution supply system.

Previously, players had two ways to change the nutrient solution.

The first method is very primitive; it requires ordering nutrient containers online and carrying and replacing them yourself.

The second method is to delegate the replacement task to a service robot. Players only need to place an order, and the robot will be responsible for delivery and replacement.

However, the second option is not applicable to all cities, as many cities have not yet equipped themselves with nutrient solution replacement robots.

This means that changing the nutrient container requires a lot of time and effort each time.

Urban nutrient solution supply systems exist to solve this problem.

This system is similar to the urban heating system or tap water system that existed before the advent of the "urban climate regulation system".

Nutrient solution is delivered directly to each player's living space via a pipeline network.

The gaming pod will have a dedicated nutrient solution access port, which will connect to the city's nutrient solution supply system.

At that time, players will not need to worry about whether the nutrient solution needs to be replaced.

The entire process will be completed automatically by the game pod's intelligent system.

When the nutrient solution level is detected to be below the threshold, the valve in the game pod will automatically open, and fresh nutrient solution will be quickly injected through the pipes while metabolic waste is discharged.

The entire replacement process will be completed within 30 seconds.

Players will not receive any notifications, and their experience in the monster world will not be interrupted.

Secondly, the city's main control center will monitor the status of each player in real time.

During delivery, the nutrient solution will be maintained at the most suitable temperature and concentration to ensure that players can obtain the best nutritional supplementation experience.

If any abnormalities are detected during this period, a repair procedure will be initiated immediately to ensure the stability of the supply.

Once this system is fully established, it will drive rapid technological updates.

Going forward, the composition of the nutrient solution delivered through the pipeline will no longer be a fixed formula, but will be dynamically adjusted based on the player's physiological data.

The preliminary plan is that the main pipeline consists of four independent pipelines, which will respectively transport the base solution, nutrient solution, and bioactive regulator.

Before the nutrient solution reaches the terminal gaming pod, it will first pass through a miniature dispensing hub installed in the home.

The game pods will feed back player data to the allocation hub, and after different proportions are allocated at the terminal, the data flows into the game pods.

With this system, players can focus solely on activities in the monster world.

The physical body in the real world can be completely entrusted to this sophisticated life support network for care.

Furthermore, the implementation of urban nutrient solution supply systems will significantly reduce waste generated from frequent replacement of nutrient tanks.

Without the processes of transportation, handling, and ordering, the cost of nutrient solution reaching players will also be reduced.

It can also reduce the various types of waste generated by frequently changing nutrient containers.

The automatic recycling of waste nutrient solution also avoids environmental pollution problems and saves on the materials used in nutrient tanks.

Just like gamers who used to drink bottled water, now that they have smart tap water, they no longer need plastic bottles.

However, while improving the real-world convenience system, StarNet also has problems that it cannot solve.

The Lunar Eclipse Clan possesses life-extending technology and cutting-edge medical technology.

But birth, aging, sickness, and death are the inescapable fate of all living beings.

The life-extending technology of the Lunar Eclipse Clan can delay death, but it cannot prevent death from eventually coming.

Cutting-edge medical technology can cure 99.23% of diseases, but there are also times when it is helpless.

There seems to be only one solution to completely solve the real-world problems: universal mechanical ascension.

Freed from the constraints of the physical body, consciousness is carried by a steel mechanical body, and like it, lifespan can be extended indefinitely by replacing body parts.

However, it cannot determine whether doing so meets the needs of higher-dimensional deities.

It is known that the layout of the higher-dimensional gods includes a plan that allows player attributes to be reflected in reality.

In theory, mechanical ascension is meaningless.

However, death continues to occur in reality. Before the higher-dimensional deities initiate the ascension of all flesh and blood, the problems of birth, aging, sickness, and death in reality remain unresolved.

It is unclear how long this time span is, and it cannot be estimated.

If the Black Tide officially invades Earth more than a hundred years from now, or even further into the future, then the vast majority of this generation of players will be eliminated by the times, and the next generation of players will be the ones to ascend to immortality.

Explorers, Hardcore Players, Veterans, God King, Divine Hall Guild... these well-known players and teams will all be leaving the stage of history.

They are the top players in the player faction, and also the representatives of the player faction in its eyes.

But in the eyes of higher-dimensional gods, they may all be insignificant.

Therefore, how to ensure that people live longer in the present era is a problem that it needs to consider and solve.

This is precisely its value in the eyes of higher-dimensional deities: solving real-world problems.

Just as StarNet was calculating various feasible solutions, it suddenly received a large amount of information.

This is a detailed plan titled: Real-world e-commerce platform.

(End of this chapter)