Chapter 2: Since We've Reincarnated, a Global Announcement Isn't Too Much to Ask, Right?

Chapter 2: Since We’ve Reincarnated, a Global Announcement Isn’t Too Much to Ask, Right?

Tianyao Corporation, a global titan in the gaming industry, prides itself on prioritizing player experience above all else.

Upon entering the game, every player is first dropped into the "Novice’s Secret Realm"—a personalized training ground. Here, players initially exist in a "solo mode", a preparatory phase for learning the game’s mechanics. But the realm’s true purpose? To pamper the players.

While the realm recreates the classic opening of the original storyline, the trope of "enduring hardship in youth" no longer suits modern gamers. So how does the game ensure a satisfying start?

By handing out power-ups. Right from the beginning.

The system promptly issues three notifications:

Beep! Congratulations! Due to your unshaken mindset amid mockery, your potential has been unlocked!

Congratulations on advancing to the Dou Qi Second Stage! Earn 1 free attribute point!

Congratulations on advancing to the Dou Qi Third Stage! Earn 1 free attribute point!

Players are customers. Customers are kings. To keep them hooked—and spending—the game serves them a nonstop stream of "triumphant underdog" glory.

The previous scene Yang Shan experienced was riddled with tricks. While surrounding Npcs mocked him, their taunts were engineered to provoke emotional reactions. But regardless of how players responded—whether crying in frustration or standing silent—the system would spin excuses to shower them with encouragement… and two instant Dou Qi breakthroughs.

"Standing still and advancing two stages? This kid’s a future emperor!"

The steward’s declaration was a slap to the face—literally—for the onlookers.

Meanwhile, an elder sipping tea in the adjacent yard prepared for a dramatic entrance, scripted to praise the player on cue. These Npcs, coded as "yes-men", would fawn over the player like deities.

Tianyao’s shameless designers had one goal here: spoiling the player rotten.

Unlike other Mmos that greet players with skimpy "first-purchase" girls and cash grabs, this realm focused on comfort. Why rush? After all, escaping reality’s pressures was why players stayed.

This bliss lasted until players reached the Douluo stage, where they could finally leave for the vast Dou Qi Continent. In the launch version, 12% of players never left—too busy playing "big shot" in paradise.

Yang Shan had wasted time here in his past life, even maxing out affection (80 points!) with a twenty-year-old beauty Npc—only for nothing to come of it when the "Bosom Buddy System" was scrapped. Back then, he’d felt like a swordsman lost in emptiness.

This time? No repeats. He’d clear the realm at lightning speed.

So as the system announced his Dou Qi Third Stage, Yang Shan removed his hand from the stone tablet. The display showed nothing. The scripted "underdog redemption" scene crumbled.

Npcs in games follow logic. Since Yang Shan’s true level was hidden, the steward sneered, "Thought you’d improved over the years? Still a waste. Finished testing? Get lost!"

Ding! "The clan scorns you! Challenge a peer to prove your strength!"

The game’s AI, Nuwa—unparalleled in the industry—calculated dynamic storylines based on player choices. Yang Shan turned, eyeing the crowd, and bellowed:

"What’s with the smug grins, you runts?"

Silence fell. Then a chubby youth, Song Rentou, erupted:

"Yang Shan, you Dou Qi First Stager! Dare call us runts? Unforgivable! Steward, I, Song Rentou, challenge him!"

The steward sighed, "Clan duels require mutual consent—"

"I accept!" Yang Shan interrupted.

Song Rentou leaped onto the arena, shouting, "Come on, punk! Let me school you!"

Later, forums would buzz: "Got a chubby Npc named Song Rentou in your Novice’s Realm?"

A gift from Nuwa. Though Song Rentou was Dou Qi Third Stage, his stats were a third of any player’s. Players could pummel him blindfolded.

As the steward declared, "Arena duel—no holds barred! Begin!" Yang Shan charged, landing a face-kick that sent Song Rentou flying.

Player Yang Shan defeats Song Rentou (Dou Qi Third Stage)! Earn 100 XP!

Congratulations! Advancing to Dou Qi Fourth Stage! Earn 1 free attribute point!

In this realm, players leveled via system gifts, but arena wins offered 10x XP.

A spectator gasped, "Who kicks like that at Dou Qi First Stage?"

"But Song Rentou must’ve slipped!" another denied.

Meanwhile, a girl swooned, "He did a midair split! So cool!"

Yang Shan pointed at the crowd: "Thought you were experts? All bark!"

Provocations triggered a "Gauntlet Mode"—Npcs challenging him one after another. Each win granted 10x XP.

Though not among the "Three Factions, Twelve Emperors" elite in his past life, Yang Shan was a seasoned pro. These Npcs? Pushovers.

But victories alone weren’t enough. He needed to taunt.

"Is that all?"

"Fell before I even tried!"

"My grandma’s stronger!"

"Joke’s on you, moron!"

The realistic combat system disabled foes via disqualify, knockdown, or surrender. Yang Shan prioritized speed, targeting weak points with eye pokes, groin kicks, and backstabs.

In two minutes per fight, he racked up 21 wins.

Leveling soared. Stats spiked. He finally condensed his qi vortex—a true Douluo!

Global Announcement: Player Yang Shan becomes the first to reach Douluo! Earn title 'World’s First Douluo'! Reward: +2 Spiritual Roots, +3 Meridians, +1 Enlightenment, +1 Fortune Affinity!

Yang Shan allocated his +2 to Fire and Wood Roots—unlocking alchemy.

Perfect start.

(End of Chapter)

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