Guo Yun: Plays Ye Shunguang, teammate Ye Shiyuan

[Selection of participants for the forbidden zone of national destiny is complete! The first batch of participants is as follows.]

[Dragon Kingdom: Ye Shunguang, Zhou Liming, Ye Jianguo, Chen Jianjun. 】

[The Beacon of Light: Jack Wilson, Emily Carter, Brian Davis, Sofia Rodriguez.]

[Sakura Country: Kenichi Yamamoto, Masako Miyazawa, Ichiro Sato, Mirei Suzuki. 】

[South Korea: Kim Min-jun, Park Ji-yeon, Lee Jong-suk, Choi Eun-hee.]

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Cold, golden text slowly rolled across the sky, the list of each country crystal clear, imprinted directly into the minds of everyone around the world.

Ye Shunguang's attention was focused only on the first name on the Dragon Kingdom's list—his own name was prominently listed, proving he hadn't escaped the "law" of transmigrators.

But she had no time to dwell on the dangers of the forbidden area of ​​national destiny; her gaze quickly swept over her entire body...

"One last thing is missing!" Ye Shunguang's eyes narrowed, and with a thought, a pair of mostly black boots with yellow accents and red high heels appeared out of thin air on the floor in front of him.

She bent down, lifted her boots, and with a gentle lift of her delicate feet, slipped smoothly into the shoes.

The soft leather conforms to the curves of the foot, and the stiletto heel is designed with exquisite precision, perfectly outlining the beautiful curve of the arch of the foot while cleverly distributing pressure, allowing the snow-white sole to comfortably fit the shoe without the restrictive feeling of ordinary high heels.

She stood up and lightly stomped her feet on the spot. The sound of her boots hitting the floor was crisp and clear, which not only perfectly accentuated the long and beautiful shape of her legs, but also made her figure appear even more upright and dashing. She was exactly like Ye Shunguang who had stepped out of the game.

"Perfect!" Ye Shunguang smiled with satisfaction, his brown tail swaying gently behind him, a hint of smugness in his expression.

Just then, the voice from the heavens boomed again without warning deep within my consciousness, carrying an undeniable force: [Participants have been selected, teleporting in progress...]

"?!" Ye Shunguang's expression changed drastically. He suddenly remembered something, and his eyes instantly locked onto an exquisite food box on the table.

Oh no! Her osmanthus cake!

She bought this box of osmanthus cake yesterday at the most famous old-brand pastry shop in Linjiang City. It was soft, sweet, and fragrant with a faint osmanthus aroma. It was the most delicious snack she had eaten since she transmigrated to this world.

I only ate two pieces yesterday, and I planned to enjoy the rest slowly today. But just now, because my system space was full of supplies and I was busy putting on my shoes, I just left them on the table and almost forgot about them!

"Wait! My osmanthus cake!" Ye Shunguang screamed, almost reflexively leaping up and rushing towards the dining table like an arrow.

Her movements were astonishingly fast, possessing the agility characteristic of characters from "District Zero," her reddish-brown figure leaving a trail of afterimages in the room. The moment her fingertips touched the cool wooden surface of the food box, a strong sense of spatial distortion instantly swept over her entire body.

The world spun around me, and the room in front of me began to blur and distort, with the walls and furniture gradually dissolving like ink thrown into water.

Ye Shunguang felt his body become light and airy, as if he were being pulled by an invisible force and falling rapidly in some unknown direction.

Hey! That teleportation was way too fast! Instant teleportation! Didn't you give us any preparation time at all?!

She let out a wail in her heart, her gaze finally landing on the chandelier in the room. Then everything went black, and she and the food box in her arms vanished completely from the rented room, leaving only a table of unwashed breakfast and the afterimage of the open system space.

Meanwhile, across the globe, a semi-transparent notification appeared in the minds of countless people: [Global livestream is now open; livestreams in various countries are now open, awaiting connection.]

In the Dragon Kingdom, countless families' television and mobile phone screens simultaneously lit up automatically, redirecting to a brand-new live streaming interface. The background of the live streaming room was deep black, with nine large golden characters floating in the center: "Dragon Kingdom National Fortune Forbidden Zone Live Streaming Room," and a progress bar displaying "Loading... 99%" below.

Almost instantly, the live stream chat exploded with a flood of comments, instantly filling the screen:

"Holy crap! This is incredible?! A notification popped up on my screen asking if I wanted to start a live stream, and I mentally confirmed it. My phone and TV simultaneously opened the live stream!"

"+1! Me too! And I discovered that you can close the live stream window on your phone, but the image will still float right in front of you. You can hide it with your mind, and you can bring it up anytime you want to watch it. It's so convenient!"

"Have you guys noticed this feature? I just tried long-pressing the screen, and a translation option popped up! Whether it's comments in other countries' live streams, or when players encounter foreigners in the future, it should be able to translate automatically!"

"Holy crap! Really? Let me try... It actually works! This canopy is so smart! Is it some kind of alien technology?"

"Damn it! I was the one who discovered the translation function first, how come you said it before me? Did you peek into my memory?!"

"Hey, where did this Korean come from? Trying to cause trouble in our Dragon Country's livestream? Get out of here!"

"Yoshi, netizens from China are so rude! They actually dared to use such vulgar language so openly. It's so disappointing! And they call themselves civilized? It seems you have no love at all!"

"You're so sweet, aren't you? I'm sweet too, I love you to death for him! I just…!"

"Damn it, you Japanese devil, I'll just... ***** ***** ***** ***** *****!"

"Baka! How dare you talk to me like that? Our great Sakura country is a land of etiquette!"

"A land of etiquette? I think it's more like a land of robbers! ********** ...

"What's wrong with me talking to you, you bastard! I never talk to pigs, but I'm making an exception for you today, and you're still yelling at me? You filthy thing that crawled out of the sewer, go back to hell!"

"You have the nerve to say we're rude? Have you forgotten what your Japan did back then? I'll just... **********************************************!"

"Brothers, stop wasting your breath on these bastards, just report them! Let the administrators kick them out!"

"I've already reported it! The National Games livestream room is our Dragon Country's territory, how can we tolerate these foreign devils barking here!"

The live stream instantly turned into a fierce war of words. Chinese netizens were furious and unleashed a torrent of insults at the Korean and Japanese netizens who had infiltrated the live stream, spamming the screen with all sorts of vulgar language.

The online argument lasted about five minutes. Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, a system notification suddenly popped up in the live stream: [A large number of non-Chinese IP addresses have been detected maliciously spamming the chat. An automatic filtering mechanism has been activated, and the non-Chinese IP addresses have been forcibly removed from the live stream.]

As soon as the notification appeared, the comments with obvious foreign accents disappeared instantly, and the live stream finally returned to peace.

"Ah! Finally, we've kicked these scum out!"

"Well done! The national fortune livestream should only feature people from our Dragon Country!"

"Now it's peaceful, we can wait for the contestants to appear on screen in peace!"

"By the way, how long will the teleportation take? Why is there no video yet? I can't wait any longer!"

"I wonder how the players are doing now? Are they in any danger?"

Just as netizens were discussing it, the black screen in the live broadcast room suddenly lit up, and the scene switched to a beautifully decorated studio.

The studio backdrop featured a giant Chinese flag, with a broadcasting platform in front. Two hosts in formal attire sat upright, flanked by two special guests: a middle-aged man in military uniform with a serious expression, and a bespectacled, refined-looking elderly man.

"Hi everyone! I'm your host, Bingbing." The camera focused on the female host, who gave a professional and gentle smile. Her voice, carried through loudspeakers to every household, said, "I believe everyone here is as shocked and excited as I am right now. The National Games Forbidden Zone incident happened suddenly, and it concerns the fate of every Chinese citizen. Next, we will follow the performance of the four Chinese athletes in real time."

Bingbing paused, tidied the folder in her hand, and continued, "Before the footage from the forbidden area is synchronized, let's briefly introduce the basic information of the four Dragon Kingdom contestants. We have urgently gathered relevant data to present you with the most comprehensive information possible."

She turned to the man in military uniform beside her and introduced him: "This is Major General Zhao Weiguo, a military expert from the Eastern Theater Command. General Zhao has many years of combat experience and strategic analysis capabilities. Next, General Zhao will explain to us the dangers that the contestants may face and the corresponding strategies."

Major General Zhao Weiguo nodded slightly to the camera and said in a deep voice, "Hello everyone, the fate of the nation is uncertain. Our four contestants bear the expectations of the country and the people. We will do our best to analyze the situation for you, and please trust our contestants."

"This is Professor Li Jianming from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor Li is a renowned scientific researcher with profound expertise in multiple fields such as biology and geology," Bingbing introduced the elderly man next to her.

Professor Li Jianming adjusted his glasses and said gently, "Hello everyone, I will now use my existing knowledge to analyze the unknown environments and creatures that may appear in the forbidden area, hoping to provide some reference for the contestants."

After introducing the guests, Bingbing picked up the folder again, her expression turning serious: "First, let's introduce our first and second contestants, Comrade Ye Jianguo and Comrade Chen Jianjun. According to their files, both are from the Eastern Theater Command and are veteran soldiers with over ten years of service. Comrade Ye Jianguo has participated in numerous earthquake relief and border maintenance missions, and is skilled in wilderness survival and close-quarters combat; Comrade Chen Jianjun is an excellent sniper with extremely strong mental fortitude and exceptional accuracy."

"According to eyewitnesses at the scene, when the transmission order was issued, Comrades Ye Jianguo and Chen Jianjun were carrying out an emergency combat readiness mission assigned by the state, and they were carrying standard weapons, ammunition, and wilderness survival equipment." Bingbing's voice carried a hint of relief, "In other words, in this national security zone, we had at least two experienced and well-equipped soldiers present, which undoubtedly provided us with an important layer of protection."

The live stream chat instantly erupted, the screen filled with cheers and praise:

"Wow! God bless China! Two soldiers from the People's Liberation Army have been selected! That's awesome!"

"That's great! With the soldier here, I feel much more at ease! The combat effectiveness and survival skills of soldiers are absolutely top-notch!"

"Ye Jianguo and Chen Jianjun—just hearing their names sounds reliable! No wonder they're elites from the Eastern Theater Command!"

"With the military officers protecting them, the other contestants should be much safer, right?"

"Standardized weapons! Ammunition! This is real strength! Much stronger than those competitors from other countries who might just be ordinary people!"

"So I can watch the live stream at home and don't have to go to school?"

Seizing the opportunity, Bingbing turned to General Zhao and asked, "General Zhao, could you analyze for us how effective the weapons the soldiers are in the restricted area?"

Major General Zhao Weiguo took over the conversation and said in a deep voice: "Comrades Ye Jianguo and Chen Jianjun are both soldiers who have undergone rigorous training. Although the weapons they carry are standard equipment, they can play a vital role in wilderness survival and when encountering ordinary dangers."

In particular, Comrade Chen Jianjun's sniping skills have a clear advantage in long-range reconnaissance and strikes. However, the environment of the restricted area is unknown, and we cannot rule out the possibility of special environmental conditions or biological immunity to conventional weapons; the contestants will need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Bingbing nodded and continued, "Next up is the third contestant, Zhou Liming. According to his file, Comrade Zhou Liming is male, only 23 years old, an outstanding graduate of Binjiang University of Technology, and is currently interning at a research institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is a rising star in the scientific research field."

"During his time at the university, Comrade Zhou Liming participated in numerous national-level scientific research projects, demonstrating exceptional talent, particularly in materials science and artificial intelligence. He received national scholarships and research awards multiple times. He possesses exceptional logical thinking and learning abilities, and excels at quickly analyzing problems and finding solutions in complex environments."

The barrage of comments sparked another wave of excitement, with netizens expressing their delight:

"Holy crap! A 23-year-old graduate from Harbin Institute of Technology! Internship at the Chinese Academy of Sciences! That's some seriously insane intelligence!"

"Two strong fighters and one brilliant strategist—this combination is amazing!"

"A rising star in the scientific community! With him around, they might be able to crack some unknown technologies or puzzles in this forbidden area!"

"Amazing! So young and promising, truly a case of the younger generation surpassing the older!"

"Now I can rest assured. With military strength guaranteed and intelligence on their side, the Dragon Kingdom is safe!"

"So I can watch the live stream at home and don't have to go to school?"

"Professor Li, what role do you think Zhou Liming's research background can play in the forbidden area?" Bingbing, still trying to reassure the audience, then asked the guest a question.

Professor Li Jianming replied with a smile: "Comrade Zhou Liming's strength lies in his logical thinking and learning ability. The forbidden area may contain unknown environments, creatures, or rules, requiring rapid adaptation and analysis."

His research background allows him to discover patterns and solve problems more quickly, such as analyzing the composition of unknown substances and interpreting potential signals, which can play a decisive role at critical moments.

After introducing the three contestants, the atmosphere in the live stream had reached its peak, with viewers full of confidence in China's future. However, when Bingbing announced the name of the last contestant, her tone paused noticeably, and her expression became somewhat subtle.

"The last contestant is Ye Shunguang." Bingbing paused for a full three seconds before slowly saying, "According to the information we obtained, Comrade Ye Shunguang is female, from Linjiang, and is 22 years old."

At this point, Bingbing paused again, looked down at the folder in her hand, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face.

The live stream chat was silent for a second, then exploded with discussion:

"?"

"And then? That's it?"

"Children, do you have many questions?"

"That's it? Age, gender, place of origin, that's all?"

"Oh no, what's going on? Why is there so little information?"

"I'm from Linjiang! I think I've seen this Miss Ye Shunguang before! At the last anime convention, she cosplayed an original character, and she was absolutely stunning—brown hair, red eyes, and even a tail! But her fighting ability is unknown!"

"Cosplayers at anime conventions? This...this is so different from soldiers or top scientific researchers, isn't it?"

"Don't worry, everyone. We already have two military officers and a genius. As long as this young lady doesn't hold us back, there shouldn't be any major problems!"

"That's true, but I'm still a little worried... The forbidden area for national destiny sounds very dangerous, can a cosplayer handle it?"

"Could it be that the data wasn't fully retrieved? After all, the incident happened so suddenly, there might not have been enough time to organize some information."

Seeing the rapidly scrolling comments in the live stream, Bingbing coughed twice and quickly tried to smooth things over: "Ahem... everyone, please calm down. Because the incident at the Forbidden Zone of National Fortune happened very suddenly, we have limited time to retrieve information, and we do not yet have more detailed information about Comrade Ye Shunguang, such as his profession and special skills."

"However, there's no need to worry too much," Bingbing said, her tone shifting to a confident smile. "The less we know, the bigger the surprise! Although we don't know much about Comrade Ye Shunguang yet, we can see her performance live from the National Forbidden Zone. Who knows, Comrade Ye Shunguang might have some unknown talent that will bring us unexpected surprises?"

"Bingbing is right! You can't judge a book by its cover. Maybe this young lady is a hidden master?"

"Let's hope so! After all, we're representing the Dragon Kingdom in this competition; we can't afford to mess things up!"

"Come on, I doubt it! She's probably just an ordinary online princess who'll only be a hindrance in the forbidden area!"

"Mr. Jiang from XX Street, XX District, XX City, XX Province, please watch your words! The national competition live stream hasn't even started yet, and you're already here badmouthing your own country's athletes. What are you up to? Watch out, I'll confront you offline!"

"I'm so excited!"

"The episode that I support the most (facepalm.jpg)"

"Jiang XX: I was just making a comment, why did they dig up my home address?"

"Hahaha, serves you right for talking nonsense! Predicting the downfall of Chinese players in the Chinese livestream, this is what happens!"

"Speaking of which, is Ye Shunguang really that good-looking? @DaLinjiangIsMyHometown, please elaborate!"

"Same here! @DaLinjiangIsMyHometown, do you have any photos? Let's see how beautiful this mysterious young lady is!"

"So I can watch the live stream at home and don't have to go to school?"

"Yes, that's right! Ye Shunguang is absolutely gorgeous!"

"I took a picture with her at the last anime convention. She has brown hair, red eyes, super fair skin, and a great figure. Especially her eyes, they're so bright and expressive! Plus, she's very kind and even signed my autograph!"

"Wow! That sounds amazing! Looks are everything; even if they're not strong in combat, they're still pleasing to the eye!"

"Can't you guys upstairs have some ambition? This forbidden zone for national destiny is a place to test fighting strength, not a beauty pageant!"

"I don't care, as long as the girl is pretty, I'll support her!"

"+1! I'm a fan because of her looks! Go, girl!"

"So I can watch live streams at home."

"The guy upstairs probably got it all true."

"The person upstairs really doesn't want to go to school, but judging from the situation, they're probably going to be loved to death by their family."

"Let's talk about love to death in detail. @I'm number one at swearing."

"By the way, when will the teleportation finally end? I can't wait to see the players' live feed!"

"Yeah, yeah! Hurry up and sync the footage! I can't wait to see what the forbidden area looks like!"

The live stream chat was still buzzing with activity. Viewers went from expressing their curiosity and concern about Ye Shunguang to discussing school, work, and the unknown of the forbidden area for the nation's fate.

The crowd's emotions were complex and intense, a mixture of fear of unknown dangers and anticipation for the Chinese contestants, especially for Ye Shunguang, whose background was mysterious and whose looks were exceptionally good.

Meanwhile, in the studio, Bingbing and the two guests were discussing Ye Shunguang's situation.

"General Zhao, Professor Li, what unknown talents do you think contestant Ye Shunguang might possess?" Bingbing asked.

Major General Zhao Weiguo pondered for a moment and said, "Based on the information we have so far, we cannot make a judgment. But the fact that she was chosen by Tianmu means that she must have something extraordinary about her, which may be her physical qualities or other special abilities."

After all, the selection mechanism of the Sky Curtain seems fair at present. Although the specific situation in other countries is unknown, since it involves immediate teleportation without corresponding preparation, it's unlikely that ordinary people will be selected for the sake of fairness.

Professor Li Jianming nodded: "I agree with General Zhao's view. The rules of the forbidden area are unknown, and the required abilities may be multifaceted, not just physical strength and intelligence. Perhaps Ye Shunguang has unexpected advantages, such as extremely strong adaptability, perception, or other special skills."

Just then, the live stream screen flickered, the large golden text in the center disappeared, and was replaced by a notification: [Teleportation complete. The Dragon Kingdom player has arrived at the National Fortune Forbidden Zone. Live footage will be synchronized shortly...]

In the studio, Bingbing's eyes lit up instantly, and she excitedly announced to the camera, "Dear viewers! Great news! The transmission is complete, and the contestants' live feeds will be synchronized soon! Let's hold our breath and see what the forbidden zone of national destiny looks like, and how our four contestants are doing!"

The live stream chat instantly reached its peak, with dense text almost covering the entire screen:

"It's here! It's finally starting!"

"I'm so nervous! I hope all the athletes are safe and sound!"

"Go, soldier! Go, genius! Go, lady!"

"The Dragon Kingdom will prevail! The Dragon Kingdom will prevail! The Dragon Kingdom will prevail!"

"Let me see what the forbidden area is like! Is it like in the novels, full of danger and opportunity?"

"Miss Ye Shunguang, please stay safe! I'm looking forward to seeing you show off your skills!"

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