Calamity Dragon, Starting with the Cultivation of Knight Families

Chapter 257 Ascended One, Evil God?

Sitting inside the police car belonging to the headquarters of Giant Technology.

At this moment, Chenghua still hadn't figured out the reason.

"Mr. Chenghua, congratulations! You have successfully obtained the qualification of an Ascended Person."

"You may still have many questions, but we can't say much more right now."

"In short, according to procedure, Mr. Chenghua, please take a look at this information report about you and see if there are any errors."

The head guard spoke to Cheng Hua in a friendly manner.

"can."

What else could Chenghua say?

This is the inner city guard of the ecological metropolitan area; they wield immense power in the outer city of the metropolitan area.

The lead guard carefully picked up a projection device that resembled a tablet.

Then, looking at the text on the projected tablet, he calmly began to speak:
"Chenghua, 20 years old, single, residing at Block 112, Fitt District, outer ring of Jubo Eco-City".

"My parents died early, and I currently live alone while working as an employee of a nutritional supplement company in the Fitt District."

"According to the records, you should have two more years to accumulate enough points to be promoted to supervisor of Workshop No. 7 at the Nutrition Preparation Company."

"Mr. Chenghua, could you please check if there are any errors or omissions in my record?"

Chenghua has nothing to say about this information report.

"There is no error or omission; my situation is indeed roughly as described."

"So, sir, can you tell me now? What is an Ascended One?"

Chenghua was very curious about the title of this "sublimator".

But in his mind, this must be similar to the concept of superhuman beings in this world, right?

Upon hearing this, the head guard thought for a moment and finally said:

"Given that Mr. Chenghua's background is indeed clean."

"Well, I can only tell you that becoming an Ascended Person means that an ordinary person like you, Mr. Chenghua, with no background, has the qualifications to officially become a member of the Eco-City."

"That is, the qualifications to be an employee of Giant Technology Corporation!"

"As for anything else, that's beyond our authority to tell you."

"However, Mr. Chenghua, you don't need to be in a hurry. Once we're inside the eco-city, a specialist from the company's human resources department will answer your questions."

The lead officer carefully examined Cheng Hua and spoke as calmly as possible.

"Is that so?"

Chenghua knew when to stop and tried to act like a native of this world.

"Well, so, sir guard, how should I address you?"

"No need for formalities, Mr. Chenghua, you can just call me Zan'en!"

Zain looked at the lucky young man in front of him with great envy.

A transcendent being.

Within the urban ecosystem of the giant technology company, there are approximately 1.4 million people.

But so far, there have been fewer than a thousand ascendants.

Those who ascend are undoubtedly the darlings of this world, this dark age!
Unfortunately, it's incredibly difficult for ordinary people to become those who have transcended.

Even for top executives of large, diversified companies, the difficulty of having their offspring become Ascended is terrifying.

While cases like Cheng Hua's, where a commoner suddenly awakens the potential of an Ascended Being, have occurred before.

But the probability is about the same as buying a lottery ticket.

As for why Chenghua was discovered by people inside the eco-city immediately after becoming an ascendant, that's a different story.

This matter is also very simple.

Because the giant ecological city possesses the power to absolutely monitor the entire metropolitan area, both inside and outside.

Whether from a technological perspective or from the perspective of those who elevate the nation.

In short, as long as someone inside or outside the ecosystem becomes an ascendant, they will inevitably be discovered by the giant technology companies immediately.

This explains why Zain and his group suddenly visited Chenghua's home.

Zain's attitude was excellent.

This also indirectly made Chenghua understand the true value of the so-called "sublimation".

But the more this was the case, the more hesitant Chenghua became.

Are extraordinary individuals really that rare in this world?
I clearly feel that there are black and gray extraordinary particles everywhere.

But Cheng Hua thought about the harsh living environment outside the ecological metropolis and the fact that ordinary people had no idea about "sublimators," so he knew that this matter was definitely not as simple as he thought.

Moreover, Chenghua had not noticed the abnormality of the black and gray particles he was absorbing during his previous meditation.

But now that I'm awake, I can feel the energy of those rare black and gray extraordinary particles flowing through my body.

Cheng Hua inexplicably felt a very frightening spiritual response.

This spiritual feedback was like a constant reminder to Chenghua that he should not absorb too much of this black and gray extraordinary particle.

When Cheng Hua uses this power to advance from the apprenticeship to the 'entry-level' stage, dangers beyond his imagination will surely arise.

Therefore, I tried my best to suppress my surprise and uncertainty.

Chenghua immediately continued:
“Mr. Zane, well, since you can’t tell me the specifics of the Ascended.”

"I don't know, what else can you say?"

Cheng Hua, unusually bold, looked directly at the guard in front of him.

The meaning behind the words is already quite clear.

As for Zain, being a smart man, he naturally understands.

So, looking at this young man who seems unfazed by praise or criticism...

He pondered for a moment, then finally said:

"Since Mr. Chenghua insists on asking me."

"Well then, I'll just say what I can."

"The so-called sublimation is both an opportunity and the beginning of trouble."

"First of all, by becoming an ascendant, Mr. Chenghua, you will receive unimaginable benefits, just like these green and natural foods, which you can eat as much as you want in the future."

Zain pointed to the barbecue and several side dishes on the square table inside the car where the two were sitting opposite each other.

Then, changing the subject, he said:
“You won’t lack anything in terms of housing and material comforts, and even if you want a spouse, plenty of people will come to you.”

"However, enjoying everything comes at a price."

"That is, you must accept the company's 'brain-computer interface' installation agreement."

To clearly explain to Chenghua what brain-computer interfaces are, Zain even turned around and showed the USB-like device on the back of his neck.

"Brain-computer interface? Game interface?"

Chenghua doesn't understand this "brain-computer interface" thing.

But when he saw the connector on the back of the officer's neck, he recognized what it was.

This is clearly the game interface for virtual reality technology games in this world!
Speaking of games.

In any world, this kind of thing is clearly indispensable.

Whether it's a game played on a paper board or a video game.

As long as there are people in the world, whether for entertainment or to relieve stress, games will be indispensable.

And in this world called 'Azure Star'.

Due to immense pressure in reality, interpersonal relationships are extremely cold and lack communication.

Therefore, in order to relieve stress.

Different eco-cities are actively developing virtual reality games.

It is ostensibly to allow people to experience the beauty of life in a virtual reality world, a world different from the harsh realities of life.

But in essence, it's nothing more than a way for these companies to further squeeze the living space of ordinary people at the bottom of society.

After all, playing games costs money.

Even more so, in order to satisfy the venting desires of ordinary people, these games will even create different virtual environments for different people.

In short, as long as you spend enough money, you can defeat and obtain people in the game who you can't defeat or get in real life.

The plot about the Dragon King returning is child's play.

If you have money, let alone the return of the Dragon King, even if you want to destroy the universe, the corporate game AI can simulate it for you.

In this oppressive world, the emergence of virtual games is no less valuable than electronic drugs for people living in poverty.

Someone like Chenghua, who at least received a primary school education, naturally understands the essence of companies creating games.

Therefore, unlike many ordinary people who accepted the game interface installation protocol, Chenghua never installed the game interface.

"Game interface?"

"That makes sense!"

"But the brain-computer interface I'm talking about isn't the kind of cheap stuff that exploits ordinary people."

Zane smiled slightly, and then, to make it easier for Chenghua to understand, added:
"To put it simply, if the games that ordinary people play are single-player games simulated by AI, then the games that we, the employees inside the eco-city, play are online games!"

“And this game connects all the players in the entire Azure Star, in all the eco-cities.” Cheng Hua understood after Zane said that.

But new questions arose, and Cheng Hua even had a vague feeling that things were developing in a wrong direction.

So he immediately said:
"So, the purpose of the Ascended being implanted with a brain-computer interface is to play so-called online games?"

Upon hearing this, Zain nodded unconsciously, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"Yes, the reason why all the Ascended have brain-computer interfaces is to play online games."

"Universe World! This is the game that's currently being played in all the ecological cities of Cangxing."

"But you'd better take everything in this game seriously, because..."

Just as Zain was about to continue speaking, a red alarm suddenly sounded in the car.

The alarm only went off three times, but Zane had already shut up.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Chenghua, it seems that's all I can say to you right now."

"In addition, Ascended Ones have a great immunity mechanism when playing this game. In short, Mr. Chenghua, just remember this."

play games?
The entire world? Should we take games too seriously?
Gan! ! !
Why does this feel so familiar?

A real game remake?

Chenghua's emotions were in turmoil at this moment.

But he wasn't sure until the very last moment.

Then, soon, in a moment of silence...

The colossal eco-city has arrived!
After passing through a protective shield resembling light patterns, we proceeded along the tunnel beneath the giant city wall.

Soon, after a dark journey, the security vehicle entered another world!
Yes!

At the very moment of passing through the tunnel.

What appeared before Chenghua was an incredibly pure world!
Above the sky, there are blue skies and white clouds.

On both sides of the road are rows of tall and neat buildings.

Here, crowds of people laughing and chatting can be clearly seen on both sides of the street.

You can also see children playing and frolicking, as well as green roadside plants.

"Surprised?"

"However, everything in the sky is simulated by the energy modules of the ecological city."

"Blue sky, white clouds, and birds are all like that."

"The only real things are probably the city's buildings and the families of these companies' employees."

Zain looked at the stunned Chenghua and was very satisfied with his expression, so he immediately said this.

to be frank.

Having witnessed the apocalyptic landscape outside the ecological metropolis, Cheng Hua was somewhat shocked by the contrast when he saw the environment inside the metropolis.

But this shock only lasted for a moment.

Putting aside everything else, let's not even talk about the many Death Star base cities of the Star Empire.

Even the base cities that Earth has established on the Moon and several nearby desolate planets are fully capable of achieving this level, and may even surpass it in many ways.

"Even if the sky is virtual, everything here is beautiful enough to be like paradise compared to the outside."

Cheng Hua offered perfunctory praise while also exchanging a brief chat with Zane.

Finally, the security vehicle stopped in front of the tallest 100-story building in the metropolitan area, a building entirely made of glass curtain walls.

The reception staff had been waiting for a long time.

She is a young woman in business attire.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Cheng Hua was led into the interior of the giant company by the receptionist.

Riding the elevator.

Finally, the elevator stopped on the thirty-seventh floor.

The moment the elevator doors opened, the so-called HR specialist was already waiting at the elevator entrance.

For Chenghua, the subsequent procedures were just a formality.

From signing an exclusive Ascendant contract with Jubilee Technologies to being arranged to enter the 'brain-computer interface' implantation operating room.

finally.

Less than five hours later, Chenghua stood in front of the mirror and looked at the painless and itch-free interface on the back of his head.

Cheng Huacai numbly accepted reality.

"Congratulations, Mr. Chenghua, you are now a true leader in corporate transformation."

"Currently, your permissions are Level E."

"You will enjoy all the benefits granted by the authority granted by the company."

"However, at the same time, you must play the game of the world once a month."

"Well, Mr. Chenghua, would you like to rest for a month first, or get straight to the game?"

Chenghua's personal assistant was looking at him with a big smile on her face.

Cheng Hua frowned and turned to look at the elegant woman beside him.

"Commissioner Annie, shouldn't you first tell me about the specifics of the Ascended, and the content of the Universal Game?"

Faced with Chenghua's questioning and inquiry.

Annie smiled professionally and said, "Mr. Chenghua, you don't need me to answer everything you want to know, because you will understand everything after you play the game for the first time."

"Whether it's the inside story of the Ascended or the situation of the Universal Game."

"So, Mr. Chenghua, do you want to play the game now, or enjoy this hard-won month first?"

Cheng Hua stared directly at the woman in front of him.

Looking at her professional smile that seemed completely unconcerned about her attitude, I eventually calmed down.

"In that case, let's play the game first!"

The woman looked slightly surprised, and said as if to remind him, "Mr. Chenghua, are you sure you don't want to rest for a month first? After all, this is an eco-city."

"Arrange a nutrition cell for me. I suppose you wouldn't want me to complain about you, Miss Specialist?"

Chenghua didn't want to say anything more to the woman in front of him.

Because he saw the discriminatory gaze of class in this woman's eyes, the kind of look that so-called superiors in big cities would give to so-called country folk.

Similar storylines have been overused in Blue Star Films.

Seeing Cheng Hua's reaction, the woman's expression froze for a moment before she quickly changed her demeanor and adopted a professional expression again.

"I understand."

"Then, Mr. Chenghua, please come with me to Area C, where there are vacant game nutrient pods."

"."

Soaked in a viscous nutrient solution.

Chenghua took a deep breath and finally closed his eyes.

Meanwhile, the female agent standing nearby had already slowly inserted the prepared connector into the back of Chenghua's neck.

Finally, the true face of this world slowly began to appear before Chenghua's eyes.

In the darkness, Cheng Hua heard a mechanical voice.

[Ascended ID confirmed: 121953]

[Game access license confirmed; currently integrating with Universal World.]

[Rational exemption calculations begin; flesh-and-blood reconstruction planning underway.]

[Rationality exemption ultimate detection achieved. Congratulations! You are the 163rd player to successfully possess a divine-level flesh-and-blood reconstruction body. You have obtained the 'Evil God' divine body.]

【.】

The mechanical voice broadcast continued.

But at this moment, Chenghua seemed to have fallen into some kind of coma and could no longer hear anything.

But at the same time, above the corresponding orbit of the blue star.

A mass of pitch-black flesh appeared out of nowhere in the material world, as if it had suddenly emerged from the subspace.

As soon as this mass of dark flesh appeared, it began to rapidly absorb large amounts of black and gray mist from beneath the planet, much like a siphoning black hole.

Thus, this mass of flesh and blood began to throb and swell rapidly, much like the pounding of a heart.

Finally, a piercing warning sound rang out inside the Giant Technology Building.

It was at that moment that countless managers stood up from their workstations in astonishment and shock.

Above the orbit of the Azure Star, a new 'Evil God' was born!
at the same time.

In different worlds, the sky above Blue Star suddenly and inexplicably began to churn with clouds.

[Anomalies detected in the life forms of the local ecosystem; the local ecosystem has been invaded by unknown rules. Anti-anchoring procedures are now being initiated.]

[Energy transfer begins, significantly increasing the mental resistance of characters anchored by local anomalous souls.]

[Energy transfer in progress]

[Anti-anchoring blocking completed. Due to strong external interference, the lost ecological and spiritual coordinates cannot be detected at present. A solution is being sought.]

(End of this chapter)