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Chapter 485: Indulging in Play, Losing Sight of the Goal? The Mechanic Race! (Part 2)
Chapter 485: Indulging in Play, Losing Sight of the Goal? The Mechanic Race! (Part 2)
The only issue is that he doesn't have much lifespan left, and it's uncertain how long he can live.
However, for someone at this cultivation level, even if their lifespan is limited, it's still relative.
Perhaps he can still live for a few thousand years?
A few thousand years...
It should be enough time to find a way to cure his Dao injury or live a second life.
"Speaking of living a second life..."
"The later Ya Ya, or Ye Tiandi, is an expert in this field~"
Both of them have lived through nine lives~!
"But it's not at that stage yet."
"Or perhaps..."
"After both sides have established complete trust, I can teach him the Indestructible Heavenly Art. Maybe with the Indestructible Heavenly Art, he can also live a second life."
"..."
"In any case, let's keep him around for now."
Lin Fan's thoughts were exceptionally clear.
And this annual tribulation was thus 'easily overcome'.
At the very least, there was no fighting, so from this perspective, it was considered easy.
"You don't need to rush either."
Duan Cangqiong smiled, "I'll contact some old fellows shortly and briefly inform them of the situation. This way, your matters related to Immortal Machine won't encounter too many obstacles."
"This small favor, the old man can still do."
"That's great." Lin Fan also smiled.
Fifth Zhuge bowed, "Thank you, Senior."
Chen Gongshou immediately flattered, "Senior Duan is so noble and upright."
"As cultivators, we..."
But Duan Cangqiong spoke slowly, "There must be some principles we uphold."
"..."
...
After this battle.
Immortal Machine...
Became even more popular.
Heavenly Mechanism Tower also increased its expansion efforts! After Old Wang and the numerous secondary distributors opened for business, they found that their sales were booming, and they gradually got ideas.
They realized that although they could make a fortune on their own, their energy was ultimately limited! So...
They began to emulate Heavenly Mechanism Tower and search for third-tier distributors.
Risk?
Anyway, they had to pay first, so what risk was there?
The only problem was the insufficient supply, which limited their exaggerated speed.
Although online payment had not yet become completely popular, at least the users had gradually learned about and accepted its existence.
Currently, its functions were limited to opening memberships, sending red envelopes, transferring money, and more.
The member ratio was directly over seventy percent, and this ratio was still slowly increasing! Not having a membership would make one feel embarrassed to say they had access to Immortal Machine!
With the new 'factories' coming online one after another, the production of Immortal Machines and satellites also increased.
When the third-tier distributors started to exert effort, the Immortal Machine business gradually expanded to dozens of continents...
The heat surged once again!
But...
Immortal Machines became even harder to buy and were in even shorter supply.
"The shortage issue will inevitably be a long-term problem."
Lin Fan stroked his chin, "Currently, online payments have gradually been accepted by people, and not many are complaining about running away with the money anymore."
"We can proceed with the next step, Bar Bar Tower."
"I think so too." Bar Bar Tower nodded.
"In the end, it's still a matter of insufficient resources, and we dare not make too big of a move."
"But if we had more resources, we could speed up everything."
"However, the prerequisite is that we don't get into trouble."
"Getting into trouble is indeed a problem." Lin Fan smiled, "But with Duan Cangqiong, Senior Duan, overseeing things, as long as we don't attract too much attention, nothing will happen in the short term."
"Speaking of..."
"Even if something happens, the first to be affected should be the Heavenly Mechanism Tower."
"Since the Heavenly Mechanism Tower isn't worried, we don't need to be too tense either."
"That's true."
Bar Bar Tower found this reasoning reasonable.
Those guys at the Heavenly Mechanism Tower were all brainy, and they weren't afraid of being tricksters. Moon Embrace Sect and Lin Fan indeed didn't need to be overly concerned.
"Then..."
"Let's launch some small games first to test the waters?"
"Let's start with some chess-like games first. People will find them more acceptable. Once they gradually get used to it, we'll introduce an Immortal Hero Battle Arena and give them a shock with the impact of gaming."
"No problem, I'll launch and push it immediately."
Bar Bar Tower agreed right away.
A few chess-like games, what's the big deal? With Bar Bar Tower's capabilities, it was a piece of cake.
It chose to integrate multiple games into a 'gaming platform' and created an 'Entertaining App', launching it directly with all the Immortal Machines.
Moreover, it cleverly 'borrowed' the platform rules from a certain penguin company.
Users could claim 'coins' ten times daily.
One thousand each time, but they couldn't start a game if they had less than a thousand coins.
If they lost all ten times, what then? No problem, just pay to play.
It was easy to spend money for power!
And the winners weren't without benefits either. For example, a million coins could be exchanged for a month's membership.
Two million coins could be directly exchanged for ten months of membership, with the money transferred directly to their accounts.
The game varieties weren't as flashy as the penguin platform's.
Currently, there were only Go, Chess, Mahjong, and Landlord.
Go was familiar to the Immortal World, but Chess...
While the Immortal World had something similar, it wasn't exactly the same.
Mahjong and Landlord...
You wouldn't believe it, but this stuff was actually quite popular!
It was only popular among a small group of people.
So, launching these few games wouldn't seem too out of place.
...
As soon as the Entertaining App went online, the synchronized pop-up promotion was arranged.
Update Announcement:
A new app, 'Entertainment', has been launched.
The rules are as follows: ...
The reason for launching the Entertainment App was twofold. Firstly, it aimed to provide benefits to users, allowing them to earn some spiritual stones through entertainment. Secondly, it hoped to remind cultivators not to bury themselves in cultivation but to occasionally pause and appreciate the beauty around them.
Furthermore, the update encouraged users to balance work and leisure, reminding them to take a break from their hard work and give themselves a vacation.
...
As soon as the update announcement was released, many users felt a twinge in their hearts.
Damn!
As the saying goes, cultivation is bitter, and all beings suffer...
But no one suffers like I do...
In the beginning, for the vast majority of cultivators, their cultivation journey is truly a history of blood and tears.
Bearing countless scars!
But before that...
Who cared about the bitterness of their journey? All they cared about was how high they could fly!
Dare not rest for even a moment!
Work-life balance?
How many years has it been since they last heard that term?
It was many years ago when those who truly cared and cherished them were still around.
But now...
Sigh...
This update announcement truly struck a chord with them!
Just for this, it deserves a wave of support!!!
And it's not just the update announcement.
The news and the Multiverse Forum are also under the control of Bar Bar Tower, with related information flooding the screens.
Especially within the Multiverse Forum.
Posts expressing 'victory' and praising the entertaining gameplay are trending, directly leading to a surge in players.
At first, most of them were curious, feeling that the game spoke to their hearts. They wanted to give themselves a 'break'.
After all, it's about work-life balance!
But gradually...
Many became engrossed in the game!
It's not that they were easily addicted, but the nature of games, especially when linked to winning and losing...
It's not easy to break free!
The number of those going crazy with in-game purchases isn't high, but those who think about claiming the ten gold coins daily are numerous.
If they don't claim the free coins, won't they be at a loss?
And if they claim them but don't play, isn't that also a waste?
So...
If they claim them, they must play!
And once they start playing...
Losing is one thing, but what if they win? They'd have to continue, right? What if they reach two million, that's ten spirit stones!
Even if it's just one million, they could still get a membership, couldn't they?
Thus...
Many players become 'addicted' daily, unable to tear themselves away!
Moreover, Bar Bar Tower is so meticulous!
To ensure a decent gaming experience for all players, he directly controls the points in the background.
Even a novice won't be completely crushed.
Out of ten games, they'll get a few good hands.
Of course, this doesn't apply to Go and Chinese chess.
He can only arrange weaker opponents for them.
But even so, he strives to guarantee everyone's gaming experience, maximizing everything.
So exhilarating!
Initially, players become engrossed, unable to break free.
And the number of those making in-game purchases increases daily.
But gradually, they realize something is amiss.
"Damn!"
"I played Mahjong for twelve hours yesterday!"
"Who the hell invented this Mahjong? It's so damn evil!"
"I'm different; I've been playing Chinese poker for forty-eight hours straight!"
"Damn it, this game ruins my mind, body, and cultivation. It makes me indulge in trivial matters... It's truly evil!"
"Yes, it's damn evil!"
"I'll never play again; I'll chop off my hand if I do!"
"How did you know I just chopped off one hand?"
"???"
"Damn!"
"..."
Players start to complain.
Some express deep disgust.
But most of them complain half-heartedly.
They feel like they've been 'poisoned', yet they can't shake the urge to claim and use the ten gold coins daily.
Meanwhile, those who win, especially those who exchange their points for memberships and spirit stones, are all smiles.
"..."
"Stable and improving."
On this day, Bar Bar Tower reports to Lin Fan: "Although many players curse the game, I've noticed that the harsher their curses, the longer they stay online."
"The daily recharge amount is also increasing."
"At the same time, our 'Celestial Eye' network is expanding rapidly."
"Currently, with West Bull Prosperous Continent as the center, dozens of surrounding continents are almost entirely covered by the Celestial Eye."
"In other words..."
He smiles, "Now, within these dozens of continents, if there's any major disturbance, it's basically impossible to hide it from our eyes and ears."
"However, the satellite's strength is ultimately too weak."
"If someone intends to sabotage it..."
"Fortunately, no one currently knows the satellite's function or the Celestial Eye's purpose. So, even if someone plans something, they likely won't damage the satellite in advance."
"Hence, the intelligence system can be initially established."
"Excellent."
Lin Fan nods, "Next, let's collaborate and try to combine technology with cultivation."
"Then, we'll create a more advanced satellite."
"I've been thinking the same." Bar Bar Tower agrees.
"I wonder how Luo Feng is doing."
Lin Fan murmurs.
...
"Endless Great Wall."
Luo Feng's eyes gleam as he gazes at the steel-forged Great Wall ahead.
"It's so awe-inspiring."
"Yes."
Bar Bar Tower's voice echoes in his ear, "Previously, I'd only heard about it, but now seeing it firsthand, it's indeed breathtaking."
"It's many times more impressive than the Meteorite Star."
"Indeed."
"The Immortal World is not at all inferior to our universe; it's even stronger in many ways!"
"And it's just a Great Wall..."
"It's almost beyond my comprehension."
So vast!
So awe-inspiring!
And even though Bar Bar Tower doesn't understand cultivation, he can instantly see how terrifying this Endless Great Wall is! It's not just about its size.
The oppressive aura is genuinely frightening.
"To bypass this Endless Great Wall without being detected is challenging, and even if it's possible, it would consume a significant amount of time."
"What do you think?"
Luo Feng ponders, "This..."
"And your suggestion?"
"I suggest you do it openly and honestly."
Bar Bar Tower pondered, "Enter the Endless Great Wall openly, and showcase your battle armor. Then, proactively explain that you intend to infiltrate the Mechanic Race as an insider."
"I believe that as long as those guys aren't idiots, they won't refuse or question you."
"After all, your strength currently appears rather weak."
"It's unlikely they'll suspect you of being a traitor, and even if you become one, what harm or trouble could you possibly bring to the Immortal World?"
Luo Feng: "..."
"Thank you!"
Although it was the truth, it was a rather unpleasant thing to say.
"That makes sense."
A slight twitch formed at the corner of his mouth, and he had to agree.
......
"You, infiltrate the Mechanic Race?"
The group stared at Luo Feng, all of them astonished.
"Just you?"
"A little guy at the Seventh Stage?"
"What makes you think you can infiltrate the Mechanic Race?"
"What's the point of you infiltrating?"
"No, no, this isn't about whether it's useful or not. It's that he can't possibly infiltrate; he'd likely be killed the moment he leaves the city."
They weren't high-ranking officials, but they were considered part of the backbone, and their strength wasn't weak.
Among them were even a few at the Thirteenth Stage.
However, the existence of the Thirteenth Stage individuals simply stared at Luo Feng quietly, wanting to see how he would 'argue' his case.
"I had some special opportunities."
"I found the remains of a predecessor who had ascended from a technological world."
As Luo Feng spoke, he paid close attention to the expressions of the crowd.
This was the suggestion Bar Bar Tower had come up with after its analysis.
Since these people were guarding the Endless Great Wall and facing the Mechanic Race, Bar Bar Tower inferred that they must be familiar with 'technology'.
So...
Using the 'remains' of a predecessor who had ascended from a technological world to explain the origin of the battle armor would likely not seem too abrupt.
"Their expressions didn't change at all."
Bar Bar Tower informed Luo Feng, "This shows that they indeed know about technology and accept this explanation. You can continue."
Luo Feng didn't respond but went on, "In that predecessor's remains, I learned some technology and also obtained some of his relics."
"And in that predecessor's relics, I found this set of battle armor."
He took out the battle armor and showed it to the crowd, then said, "That predecessor had also been pondering the Mechanic Race in his lifetime."
"Moreover, he used his technology to create this set of battle armor."
"He believed that wearing this armor would have a certain chance of evading the Mechanic Race's detection and infiltrating them."
"If it succeeds..."
"It would be a great achievement!"
"Unfortunately, due to some reasons, that predecessor didn't have the chance to implement this plan."
"I want to inherit that predecessor's will."
"I wonder what the predecessors think?"
The crowd looked at Luo Feng and then examined the battle armor.
"It does have a bit of the Mechanic Race's flavor."
"But it's only a tiny bit."
"The difference is quite significant."
"It's too refined, not rugged enough."
"Unfortunately, we can't help you."
"If you wear this thing and go out, it's possible to infiltrate, but it's also more likely to get killed directly."
"Are you sure you want to infiltrate?"
Just as Bar Bar Tower had guessed.
This conversation went very smoothly; they didn't even suspect Luo Feng of being a spy.
After all, what could a little guy like him accomplish?
A double agent...
It was hilarious! On the contrary, if he could succeed and bring back some intelligence on the Mechanic Race, it would be incredibly useful!
So, they were more than happy to let Luo Feng give it a try.
But they also made it clear that they were aware of the risks.
Moreover, they stated that if Luo Feng got caught, they wouldn't intervene, even in the face of danger.
"Understood!"
Luo Feng nodded firmly, "Before coming here, I had already considered all the risks."
"But..."
"If I just go in foolishly, it would indeed be a sure death."
"So, I wonder if the predecessors have any ideas?"
"..."
"We do."
A Thirteenth Stage individual spoke up, "Initiate a small-scale battle, and you can then blend in and retreat back to the Mechanic Race's side, which won't raise too much suspicion."
"However, the risk still exists."
"Then..."
"Here..."
They exchanged sound transmission talismans and left behind life scrolls. After that, Luo Feng quietly awaited the opportunity.
Several days later.
They found a chance to initiate a small-scale skirmish.
Luo Feng, wearing the battle armor, took this chance to join in the commotion with them.
Subsequently, both sides returned to their respective bases.
'Iron Man Luo Feng' also retreated towards the direction of the Mechanic Race.
"Perfect!"
"They didn't discover your anomaly right away; our first step has succeeded."
"Now, it's up to the subsequent developments. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly."
Luo Feng whispered, "Yes, hopefully, everything goes smoothly."
"What's that? Keep some distance from them."
"Okay."
"..."
Luo Feng controlled the battle armor, carefully observing the distant Mechanic Race members.
"They are indeed quite 'rugged'."
"There's some difference from what I imagined..."
"Perhaps, they think this is more 'cool'?"
Bar Bar Tower and Luo Feng had imagined the Mechanic Race to be like Iron Man.
But these guys were more like Menace the Heavens.
(End of Chapter)
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