We promised to develop a game of elimination, but what the hell is going on with Havoc in Heaven?

The commotion in the conference room had not subsided.

The people in the conference room were still surprised to learn that their business partner was Lin Dong.

Then, Lin Dong surprised them by demanding that their new game win the World Game Gold Award.

Is this the three tricks that Lin Donglai's company used against them?

They didn't doubt Lin Dong.

After all, Lin Dong has already proven his ability with "The Myth". Now, "The Myth" has won more than just the gold medal. The World Book Company has even set up a unique award for it, which is well-deserved.

And this was achieved not long after the start of the World Swimming Championships.

First, there was "God of War" which won the World Tour Gold Award when it first came out of nowhere, and then there was "Myth" which pioneered the World Tour.

Is there any need to doubt Lin Dong's abilities?

They are doubting themselves!
As a new company, although it is quite large thanks to the Mu family's wealth, apart from Lin Dong, there are no particularly famous figures in the industry.

Can a new company really win a World Tour Gold Award under such stringent conditions?

Not every company is Dongqing!

If winning the gold medal were that easy, wouldn't everyone be making games?

Of course, if Lin Dong were to stay here, they wouldn't be without confidence... But Lin Dong also has things to do with Dong Qing and the "Myth" project, so he can't stay here forever!

This left them completely uncertain and extremely uneasy.

But Lin Dong completely ignored all of that.

He tapped his fingertips lightly twice on the conference table, the crisp sound silencing everyone, who then all turned to look at him.

He didn't explain where the "certainty" lay, but simply opened the tablet he carried with him, and a line of large characters instantly popped up on the projection screen—"Black Myth: Wukong".

As Lin Dong opened the PPT he had prepared, he explained the core gameplay of "Black Myth: Wukong" to everyone present, including some preliminary character designs, scene sketches, gameplay frameworks, and so on.

They also talked about "Journey to the West," from the high spirits of Flower Fruit Mountain to the unruly rampage in Heaven, to the patient transformation on the journey to the West, and finally to the realization that everything was just an illusion.

In this era of strong copyright awareness, Lin Dong is not afraid of others stealing his ideas. The copyrights of "The Myth" and "Journey to the West" are in his hands, and even if others want to do it, they have to get his permission.

As for forcing him to agree through underhanded means... neither the Mu family, to which Mu Wanqing belongs, nor the Lin family, to which Lin Qiulin belongs, are pushovers, so that possibility is basically ruled out.

The conference room was completely silent. Everyone was captivated by Lin Dong's idea. Upon hearing the name "Black Myth: Wukong," everyone present had their eyes light up and were incredibly excited.

As expected of the designer Lin, who created "God of War" and "Myth", his performance is as terrifying as ever.

However, the more this happens, the greater their pressure becomes.

The game is undoubtedly a good game.

But if they ruin it, or fail to do it well, and bring shame to "The Myth", "Journey to the West", and Lin Dong, then they would be guilty of heinous crimes.

That would mean being nailed to the pillar of shame, and possibly even having to apologize to the entire nation.

Even if the game is not bad, if it does not meet Lin Dongshi's expectations for the gold medal, I'm afraid I won't be able to deliver.
Therefore, after the meeting ended.

As everyone left, their hearts were filled with joy, excitement, and exhilaration, but their faces were also filled with worry, trepidation, and unease.

Mixed feelings.

Is this the pressure of working with legends?

After everyone left, Mu Zhenhai excitedly said to Lin Dong, "Xiao Lin, your game is absolutely amazing! Just from what you've said, I have a feeling this game is going to be a hit!"

With "The Myth" and "Journey to the West" preceding them, they are now incredibly famous.

The quality of "Black Myth: Wukong" is so good that it can be said to be built on the shoulders of giants. Even if Mu Zhenhai is a semi-layman, he can understand it.

This game is absolutely going to be a hit; you can't even imagine it failing!
Mu Zhenhai dares to speak his mind.

His company could become famous overnight with just this game.

How could he not be excited?

Lin Dong smiled and said, "Uncle Mu, you flatter me."

"Overpraise? No, no, not at all." Mu Zhenhai shook his head upon hearing this.

He finally understood why his daughter had succeeded so easily in starting a company with Lin Dong; she was truly a prodigy. It was no wonder his daughter insisted on following him.

Mu Zhenhai found Lin Dong more and more pleasing to the eye, but then, as if remembering something, he paused and said, "But that gold medal... I'm afraid it won't be so easy to win."

Mu Zhenhai didn't deny the excellence of "Black Myth: Wukong." He even felt that if the game were released at the World Game Competition next year, the gold medal would be a sure thing, if not a sure thing.

But the World Athletics Championships have already been underway for a while now, and joining midway through... it's going to be really difficult to win a gold medal.

The World Game Competition is a competition that almost all game companies on the entire planet Earth participate in. Each game category has only one gold award, in addition to five silver awards and fifteen bronze awards. For a game, winning a bronze award is already very good, so you can imagine how difficult it is to win a gold award.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way, Uncle Mu. We haven’t even started yet, so how do we know it won’t work? The gold award isn’t that amazing, and don’t think of it as something too lofty. I have confidence in ‘Black Myth: Wukong’,” Lin Dong said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhenhai immediately felt ashamed and said, "You're right. How do we know it won't work if we don't try? I have to have faith in us."

That's what they say, but if Lin Dong hadn't said it, Mu Zhenhai would have thought the man was far too arrogant.

A gold medal is nothing special?
Before the highest award for "Myth" was announced, the World Game Gold Award was the most prestigious award in the world of gaming!

Many game companies wouldn't dare say they're guaranteed to win, but many game companies dream of it.

Anyone who says this would be considered arrogant, even a former gold medalist, but if Lin Dong, the creator of "Myth," says it, it would seem normal.

"However, on another note, Xiao Lin, I initially thought that since the players would be playing as Sun Wukong, you would tell the story from Sun Wukong's perspective, letting the players storm the Dragon Palace, wreak havoc in the Underworld, and cause chaos in the Heavenly Palace, and then go through the eighty-one tribulations. I didn't expect you to be telling the story after the journey to the West," Mu Zhenhai said with a smile.

"I've thought about this a lot before deciding to do a story after the pilgrimage, which is better than doing the story of 'Journey to the West' itself," Lin Dong said.

If it were a true adaptation of Journey to the West, it would truly be difficult to win a gold medal. After all, while the story of Journey to the West is good, most players have already experienced it in Mythology, participated in it, or indirectly witnessed it. Taking it out again, even if they play as Sun Wukong, would just fall short.

However, "Black Myth: Wukong" is different. It is a new story that players do not know or are unfamiliar with. New stories are naturally more impactful than old ones, and are more likely to win gold awards.

This is why Lin Dong chose "Black Myth: Wukong".

"Well, regarding 'Black Myth: Wukong,' if it's finished, when do you think would be a good time for us to release it?" Mu Zhenhai nodded and asked again.

It's no wonder Mu Zhenhai asked this question before the game even started. There always has to be a time limit before production begins. With the technological level of Earth, it should be no problem to make it in a few months, and we also have to consider participating in this year's World Games Competition.

"Another point is that 'Black Myth: Wukong' mainly tells the story after the journey to the West. Although 'Journey to the West' is very popular now and can be said to be destined to be a novel for all people in the future, there are actually quite a few people who have not read 'Journey to the West'. Will these people be able to understand the game then?"

At this point, Mu Zhenhai still looked worried.

If there's any drawback to "Black Myth: Wukong", then this is its only drawback.

Unlike Earth in the past, where "Journey to the West" was popular for so many years and was a book for everyone, "Journey to the West" on Earth is still just getting started, even though it is a phenomenal novel.

Of course, this doesn't mean that fewer people know about "Journey to the West" or Sun Wukong.

Just look at the number of players of "Myth" and the terrifying sales of "Journey to the West" and you'll know.

Even if only a portion of "Black Myth: Wukong" is transferred over, it will still be an extremely exaggerated number.

But since the goal is already a World Swimming Gold Medal, the problems still need to be solved.

"Regarding this, Uncle Mu, I've already thought it through. As for the release date of 'Black Myth: Wukong,' I hope it's not only not rushed, but can even be released a little later. We'll strive to make the game more perfect and more detailed."

Lin Dong laughed and said, "To be honest, Journey to the West has been adapted into a TV series. The TV series will be released soon. After the TV series finishes airing, Journey to the West will be truly popularized. Only a minority of people will not have seen it. At that time, there will be no one who does not know Journey to the West. Releasing Black Myth: Wukong at that time will undoubtedly be the most appropriate."

With the technological advancements of this era on Earth, the filming of "Journey to the West" will be very quick, and it won't be long before it's released and finished airing.

When everyone has finished watching "Journey to the West" and is at their most excited and interested, it is most appropriate to bring out "Black Myth: Wukong".

"Huh?" Mu Zhenhai was stunned when he heard this.

He knew about the film and television adaptation of "Journey to the West," since it was made by his old friend's family. But to wait until "Journey to the West" was finished filming and airing before releasing a game...?
Well known.

World Swimming Championships, once a year, year after year.

Two or three months have passed now. Even if the production team of "Journey to the West" is very fast, it will still take half a year to finish filming and airing.

If they want to participate in the World Tour, then they only have two or three months at most!
"Xiao Lin, the timing was good, but do you think we can still win the gold medal in two or three months?" Mu Zhenhai's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help but ask.

“Yes! Why not!” Lin Dong replied, “Look at our ‘Myth,’ we won the Supreme Award in just two or three months. ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ will definitely win the Gold Award in two or three months.”

This is a world lacking in mythology, and Lin Dong is confident that he has no problem with it.

Mu Zhenhai rubbed his forehead and said nothing more. He sighed inwardly, thinking that young people are indeed impetuous. But since Lin Dong was not afraid, why should he be afraid?

If it really works out, it will undoubtedly be a legend, much more valuable than a regular gold medal.

The thought of this filled Mu Zhenhai with enthusiasm.

Over the next few hours, Lin Dong and Mu Zhenhai had an in-depth discussion about the details of the game.

From the design of character skills to the mechanics of boss battles, from the branching paths of the plot to the interactive details of the scenes, Lin Dong gave his insights on everything, and Mu Zhenhai would occasionally ask a few questions.

Listening to Lin Dong's speech, Mu Zhenhai was amazed. He realized that Lin Dong had not only discussed the general principles of games, but had also thought out some details. His mind was simply terrifying.

If those people in the meeting room knew, what would they be worried about? They wouldn't need to worry at all.

Because they are simply tools; all they need to do is follow Lin Dong's instructions. Anyone with professional skills can do this.

Is this what it feels like to carry an entire company and lead everyone to success?

Mu Zhenhai deeply felt this, and even began to feel somewhat envious that his daughter was able to find Lin Dong.

He knew that Lin Dong was outstanding not only in making games, but in every aspect. He was a true all-rounder, and such a person would be unimaginable anywhere.

As Lin Dong was discussing "Black Myth: Wukong" with him, Mu Zhenhai became more and more satisfied with Lin Dong and suddenly said, "Little Lin, don't worry, I won't object to your relationship with Wan Qing."

"Huh?" Lin Dong was stunned for a moment, he really didn't expect the topic to suddenly jump to him and his senior.

Even as dusk approached and Lin Dong was about to leave, the discussion came to an end, and Mu Zhenhai was still somewhat reluctant to see Lin Dong go.

Although Lin Dong refused Mu Zhenhai's offer to see him off, he promised Mu Zhenhai that he would send him all the details about the character design, background, and other aspects of "Black Myth: Wukong" later.

Not long after Lin Dong left, his phone lit up and rang. When he picked it up, he saw that it was Mu Wanqing.

Lin Dong couldn't help but laugh. Because of what happened last night, he hadn't seen Mu Wanqing this morning and thought his senior would be out of contact for a while. He didn't expect her to call him in the evening.

Lin Dong answered the phone quickly, and Mu Wanqing's voice soon came through the phone after he answered.

"How did it go, junior? Did you get stuck with my dad's group?" Mu Wanqing's voice was the same as before, and there was nothing unusual about it.

Lin Dong replied, "Don't worry, senior, everything is going smoothly. Uncle Mu is very happy right now."

Mu Wanqing exclaimed with delight, "That's great! I knew it! Junior, you'd definitely handle it. Where are you now? What are you planning to do? I'll come find you."

Lin Dong looked around and said, "I'm on... Jianhua Road now? As for what I'm going there for, of course I'm going home. It's time to go back to Dongqing. I feel like I've been out for quite a while, it's time to go back."

"Jianhua Road, right? Okay, I'll be right there. Wait for me there."

After saying that, Mu Wanqing hurriedly hung up the phone, not giving Lin Dong a chance to refuse.

Lin Dong looked at his phone, his expression a mix of amusement and exasperation. His senior was still the same as before. However, when he thought of her kiss yesterday and the inexplicable words Mu Zhenhai had said earlier, his heart suddenly raced, and a blush appeared on his face.

Forget it, don't think about this.

Gazing at Mu Zhenhai's company not far away, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. He knew that a new legend might be about to begin here, and he was filled with anticipation. (End of Chapter)