Exploding God

Numbness, lethargy...

The virtual battle that just took place was just as shocking to the two of them as the last time they were sniped.

In this battle, Lu Ze displayed something even more terrifying.

A keen insight into human nature, mastery of the battlefield, and a suffocatingly confident strategy...

Lu Ze easily destroyed the pride of the two as star construct pilots with just six bullets.

The battle scene kept replaying in Qi Yuan's mind. He felt like a puppet on a string, with every move controlled by his opponent. That was what made him feel the chill down his spine.

"Can we talk now?"

Lu Ze's image appeared in the battle room, calmly watching the two.

……

Do you know what the most important quality is to become an excellent soldier?

"Footwork, marksmanship, physical fitness?... Sorry, my mind is a bit muddled right now." Qi Yuan's mood was very complicated, and he only listened to half of Lu Ze's question.

As for Han Zhen, he clenched his fist and asked in a probing tone, "Power?"

It's your heart.

Lu Ze struck his heart with his backhand, his gaze calm: "In this world, there is a group of people who are strong and unyielding, able to stand fearlessly before the most powerful enemy in the universe. They are all ordinary people, but before they enlisted, they were given this piece of advice."

"What did you say?" the two asked instinctively.

"You have been drafted into the army. You will become the most powerful warriors in history, until you become the guardians of this earth and humanity."

"Hahaha, protecting the Earth, isn't this just a game...?" Han Zhen laughed unconsciously, but when he saw Lu Ze's calm expression, he felt a sudden tightness in his heart.

"The Red Mist mutation has already occurred, so how far away is the day I'm talking about?" Lu Ze's face was half-smiled. "You just need to remember that whether they faced Mist behemoths that were dozens or hundreds of times taller than their bodies, or even more terrifying... enemies, they charged forward one after another, and even though they tasted the bitter fruit of temporary defeat, they were ultimately moving forward."

"Carrying the faith of hundreds of millions of people behind us, and their strongest pride and indomitable spirit, we move forward, overcoming all obstacles."

"Calmness and fearlessness are ingrained in the souls of these people. Through battle after battle, they have finally established their reputation as kings of the battlefield."

"They have a common name: Planet Warriors."

The scene changed, and the three returned to the [Singularity Cafe]. Lu Ze calmly handed the two of them two cups of freshly made virtual coffee.

"How did you know..." Qi Yuan swallowed hard. Although every sentence sounded like a fantasy, it had a strangely convincing power coming from the mouth of this guy who was even younger than him.

"Although it sounds incredible, why do I have a feeling that this could be true..." Han Zhen frowned. As a fighter pilot with the highest requirements for physical fitness, his intuition was the sharpest in the team.

So when Lu Ze finished speaking, he instinctively felt it was nonsense, but his intuition told him that it seemed to be true.

This bizarre situation caused Han Zhen, who appeared calm on the surface, to react even more intensely than Qi Yuan.

"What I see in the mist." Lu Ze took a sip of the virtual coffee in the second world, a Mandheling coffee commonly known as "girl coffee," with a gentle aroma that continuously influenced his senses.

The Star Source Consciousness Sea, which remained constant and unaffected by any deviation, clearly and explicitly informed Lu Ze that this was a virtual world. However, at this moment, Lu Ze still followed the rules set by this virtual world and integrated himself into it.

Although it is virtual, it represents the infinite possibilities for humanity's future.

As human beings, we should be proud of this great era.

Mist...

The two of them suddenly widened their eyes.

At this moment, nothing can compare to that eerie fog.

This kid actually claims he saw it in the fog?!

"If you have a thirst for knowledge about this world, why not explore it together?"

"That's precisely why I've come to see you today."

Lu Ze was like an old man fishing on the riverbank in the snow, methodically baiting, casting, and reeling in his line; or like a master Go player with profound skill, whose eyes seemed to see through a hundred moves ahead from the moment the game was revealed, step by step, until he placed his piece with great momentum to finish the game.

"What...do you need us to do?"

"The first step is that the economic base determines the superstructure."

"You want to borrow money?" Han Zhen blurted out, please forgive him for being so vulgar.

"No, it's about borrowing one of your construct mechs and one of you."

"What...are you going to do?!"

"Improve the engine injection system, launch the first generation product. It is tentatively planned that each generation of products will extend the mech's air time by 5%. After obtaining the first batch of funds through distribution, we will officially establish the company... Then I will leave you with blueprints for all types of products from generation 1 to 7 to ensure that we always stay ahead of the competition for the next three years."

"Why three years? And what's the way out for us if we join?"

"Because three years is enough for you to understand this world. After that, I will give you two choices." Lu Ze put down his coffee cup, his eyes calm. "Whether you continue to look up at this starry sky, or go and conquer it."

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……

The rest is quite simple.

The two perfectly honest young men, who had been completely fooled, even started arguing about whose mech to provide.

In the end, Qi Yuan was unfortunately eliminated because he wasn't as thick-skinned as Han Zhen, while Han Zhen argued that as the fighter pilot with the highest danger rating, he had the most urgent need for engine improvements.

No. 77, Luoyun Street, Tingluo District, is an old residential area with buildings over 60 years old. It has no security system, no property management company, and cockroaches and rats roam the buildings.

The 40-square-meter housing units mean that every building is packed with residents. Even so, this still exceeds the population of 80% in the red-brown area. After all, in this era of fog and uncertainty, having a place to live is already a great blessing.

Room 203, Building 4, is a cramped two-bedroom apartment. Old, yellowed cabinets are placed in the corner, and household items and appliances are neatly arranged in this dilapidated room. Several porcelain bowls on the small round table exude a simple living atmosphere.

Inside the master bedroom, the two elderly people were still taking a nap.

Inside the small, 8-square-meter secondary bedroom, a flickering light illuminated the room. Suddenly, the ringing of a bracelet caused a flurry of activity inside.

"Boss?!"

Upon seeing the profile picture on the bracelet, Jin Chenghui gasped and immediately answered the call.

Is a world-saving mission about to begin?

"What is the progress of the encrypted communication tool?"

"That's a piece of cake, I got it sorted out yesterday," Jin Chenghui said obsequiously.

"Share the program with me. Chenghui, you have experience developing Melting Point software, so you should have some understanding of hardware design, right?"

"Boss, I'm not bragging, but apart from the supercomputers in fortresses and central cities, there's no hardware in this world that I can't handle!" Jin Chenghui's face turned bright red, as if the question was an insult to him. However, he quickly pushed up his glasses and chuckled, "But boss, my home computer is fine for programming, but if I really want to do design work, I'll need to upgrade the equipment, which will probably cost three to five thousand yuan."

"Okay, let's use 10,000 yuan to upgrade the equipment and prepare for drafting. We'll use the remaining 2,000 yuan to supplement household expenses and buy some good meat and vegetables for the elderly."

—Ding-dong! [The Wanderer] transferred 12000 yuan!

Jin Chenghui froze, the 15-year-old boy staring in disbelief at the notification coming from his bracelet.

A layer of mist quietly enveloped my vision.

"What's wrong?"

Upon hearing the question, Jin Chenghui quickly took off his glasses, wiped his reddened eyes with the back of his hand, and his voice was choked with emotion.

"It's alright, I... I promise to complete the mission!"

"I believe you. I'll contact you tomorrow."

In front of a VR center in Tingluo District, Lu Ze gently turned off his wristband.

Kim Sung-hwi appears to be very outgoing, but in some ways, he is very similar to his younger brother.

Oh right, it seems like A-Ming is about to get out of school.

I wonder what will happen to that kid who bullied Ah Ming yesterday...

Lu Ze was very much looking forward to it.

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P.S.: Recommending two books~~ Both authors are from our group, and most importantly, we both live in Jinan! We're planning to meet up soon, so I'm recommending them in advance~~~

1. Qing Shan Qu Zui's "Becoming the Richest Man by Losing Money Starting with Games" - Qing Jie's books are guaranteed to be of high quality, with top-notch writing skills and professionalism. I only realized I was from the same city after finishing both of her books.

2. Recently, everyone in the group has been raving that my son, General Zhao, is poised to have 10,000 subscriptions. His new book, "Ancestor Simulator," is a wildly popular farming novel that has achieved phenomenal success. Everyone is encouraged to invest in it during the new book release period.