Zongman: The post-2D era

There were faded murals hanging on the walls, and the eyes of the characters in the paintings seemed to move slightly as he moved, revealing an indescribable sadness and expectation.

Feng Feng's heartbeat gradually accelerated as he went deeper, and a feeling of both nervousness and excitement surged in his chest.

Feng Feng held the long sword in his hand, the tip of the sword lightly touching the ground. He walked carefully with every step, fearing that any slight sound would break the silence.

Deep within the stunning old Tokyo building, the moonlight filtered through the shattered skylight, casting mottled shadows. A robot screen lit up, its red data eye flashing.

"Intruder detected, automated protection system ends energy saving, starts up, scans for intruder..."

Feng Feng slowly walked into a long and narrow corridor. The walls on both sides were mottled by the erosion of time.

Although the colors of the oil paintings on the wall have faded, the eyes of the characters in the paintings are still lifelike, as if they can penetrate the dust of time and have a silent conversation with Feng Feng.

Suddenly, a slight noise came from not far away. Feng Feng immediately became alert, his body tensed, and the tip of his sword slightly raised, ready to deal with any danger that might arise.

At the end of the dim and long corridor, the light suddenly became soft and strange.

A blue light that did not belong to this world slowly rose from Yui's palm, like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly illuminating the surroundings.

Her eyes were shining with a strange light, and the blue data stream was like a gurgling stream or a vast galaxy, pouring out from her eyes and weaving into complex and exquisite patterns in the air.

"Feng Feng, the Lord of Utopia," her voice was gentle and firm, and every word seemed to contain endless power and emotion.

"I am Kirito's daughter, Yui. Across the boundaries of time and space, I bring my father's last wishes and unfinished mission."

An indescribable wave of emotion surged in Feng Feng's heart. He stared at Yui, who had grown up and had some of the charm of Hatsune Miku.

Under the moonlight, her eyes looked even deeper, and blue data streams slowly flowed around her, adding a touch of sci-fi fantasy to this ancient space.

Feng Feng opened his thin lips and spoke in a low and complicated voice: "Kirito's last wish... Is he really gone?"

Yui nodded slightly, a barely perceptible sadness flashed in her eyes. She stretched out a hand, and blue light gathered at her fingertips, gradually converging into a series of light and shadow pictures.

It was a scene where Kirito and his companions fought side by side, and their determined eyes as they faced difficulties together.

As the scenes flow, they finally freeze on a quiet night. Kirito stands alone on the top of a tall tower, gazing into the distance, his eyes full of expectations and reluctance for the future.

As the blue light surged from Yui's fingertips, the scene suddenly changed, as if traveling through a tunnel of time and space, bringing Feng Feng and everyone else into another scene.

Before my eyes, the night falls, the stars dot the boundless sky, and a vast bonfire forest comes into view.

The flames danced, weaving a warm band of light on the deep forest path, guiding the way home.

Kirito stood in an open area, surrounded by a blazing bonfire. The flames reflected on his resolute face, making him look particularly solemn.

He turned and looked not far away, where young Yui was being carefully protected by Asuna and her other friends, her eyes full of curiosity and uneasiness about the unknown world.

"We retreat to the Bonfire Forest," Kirito's voice echoed in the picture, firm and warm, "This will become our new line of defense, a great wall to resist future changes."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it. A barrier made of light slowly rose up, surrounding the entire Bonfire Forest East, as if he had really built an indestructible barrier.

The flames and the barrier complement each other, covering this land with a layer of mysterious and firm protective color, and also reflecting the flame of protection and hope in everyone's heart, which will never be extinguished.

Kirito's eyes slowly swept around, and those familiar faces looked both determined and tired in the dancing firelight.

Their eyes showed uncertainty about the future but also firm trust in their deep friendship.

In the night, the wind blew gently, driving the flames to dance, as if even nature was cheering for these warriors.

Kirito took a deep breath and walked firmly towards the center of the campfire, where a faint but extremely clear blue light was slowly gathering. It was the indelible bond between him, this land, and his companions.

"I will act as the 'battery' of the barrier."

He closed his eyes and slowly raised his hands with his palms facing each other. It seemed as if some kind of power was awakening in his body, resonating with the blue light.

"You are all above level 180. You are invincible on the other side. You will guard the other side and maintain order and development."

Kirito's words were like the sound of a heavy bell, echoing in the sky above the bonfire forest, and every word fell heavily on everyone's heart.

He slowly looked around, his eyes showing both determination and reluctance, and finally fixed on the less than ten companions in front of him.

In the light of the fire, their faces appeared determined and tired, but there was an eternal light flickering in their eyes, which was the absolute trust and reluctance to part with Kirito.

"Kirito, we will definitely find a way to save you."

Chapter 761: Sword Art Online: Mutation

Monday, July 29

The college students are still discussing last week's sports meeting.

Feng Feng, Xue No and Yui were in the classroom of the experimental building, staring at the screen in front of them and studying.

On the screen, Kirito took a deep breath, and a faint blue light began to appear around his body, reflecting the light from the surrounding barrier, as if he was about to become a part of this great wall.

He took a step forward, and each step seemed unusually heavy, yet unusually firm.

When he walked to the center of the campfire, the blue light became stronger and stronger, almost swallowing his entire body.

He closed his eyes and raised his hands high with his palms facing each other. It seemed as if an ancient and powerful force was surging in his body, resonating with the surrounding barriers and emitting a buzzing sound.

Suddenly, the night sky of the Bonfire Forest was torn apart, and a dazzling white light streaked across the sky and fell straight to where Kirito was.

After the light, there was no one in the middle of the fire, and Kirito disappeared!

Yui closed her eyes to avoid looking at the last image of her father and said, "Kirito turned into a great wall, blocking the mutation outside the wall."

Yukino paused with the pen in her hand and asked, "What exactly is the change?"

Feng Feng saw that Yui looked pale, shook his head at Yukino, and walked closer to Yui.

"Yui, let's go to the school garden together!"

Yui hummed softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice.

She stood up and walked towards the door with slightly heavy steps. Her back was elongated in the dim light, making her look particularly lonely and determined.

Seeing this, Yukino's eyes flashed with worry, and she quickly grabbed Fengfeng who was passing by and was about to catch up with Yui.

"Feng Feng, wait a moment." Xue No's voice was soft but a little anxious. She lowered her voice and fixed her eyes on Feng Feng's face.

"You must ask clearly what the so-called 'mutation' is. What does it mean to Kirito and to us? We can't just keep worrying blindly like this."

Upon hearing this, Feng Feng nodded, his eyes revealing unprecedented seriousness and determination.

He patted the back of Yukino's hand gently to comfort her, then quickly caught up with Yui.

At the moment when he was about to step out of the classroom, he turned around and looked at Yukino, and their eyes met in the air. There was no need for words. The tacit understanding and trust between them were enough to support them in facing the upcoming unknown.

Feng Feng took a few steps at a time and caught up with Yui, who was about to turn around and head to the cafeteria after questioning the students.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkling on her slightly nervous face, adding a touch of softness to her.

"Canteen, club activity building, which one should I go to?"

She bit her lower lip lightly, as if she was hesitating about something, but the curiosity and desire for the unknown in her eyes could not be concealed.

"Yui, the food in the cafeteria is indeed worth a try. I'm also hungry."

Feng Feng suggested with a smile, his voice warm and firm, trying to ease the anxiety in her heart.

He naturally took the handbag from her hand, and they walked side by side on the path leading to the cafeteria.

On both sides of the path are lush trees and the occasional chirping of birds, adding a bit of vitality to this quiet evening.

Yui's pace gradually slowed down, and she occasionally turned her head to look at Fengfeng, with gratitude and trust flashing in her eyes.

The setting sun stretched their shadows long and overlapped them, as if indicating that no matter what the road ahead holds, they will walk hand in hand and face it together.

Inside the restaurant, soft light shines on the wooden dining table, illuminating a table of sumptuous dishes, steaming and fragrant.

Feng Feng carefully served food to Yui. The two sat opposite each other. The occasional conversation mixed with the cheerful laughter of the students around them, forming a warm and harmonious picture.

Yui's gaze unconsciously passed through the window lattice and fell on the vibrant campus scene outside the window.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky a gentle orange-red. Students gathered in groups of three or five, playing and joking, or chatting in low voices, their faces filled with youthful smiles.

She was slightly dazed, as if she had traveled through a time tunnel and returned to her distant past, those carefree days full of dreams.

"I'll never have the chance to see these again after the mutation."

Feng Feng noticed that Yui's eyes occasionally flashed with a trace of melancholy, so he coughed lightly and raised a mischievous smile at the corner of his mouth: "You know, Yui, I recently learned a super cold joke, listen carefully -

Why are math books always the unhappiest? Because they always have too many questions but never give you answers! "

After he finished speaking, he couldn't help laughing. His laughter was clear and hearty, like dewdrops sliding down lotus leaves in the early summer morning, crisp and pleasant.

Upon hearing this, Yui was stunned at first, then the corners of her mouth slowly lifted up, and that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright.

She punched Feng Feng lightly and scolded him with a smile: "This joke is indeed quite cold, but I like it."

Their laughter echoed in the restaurant, dispelling the previous dullness and uneasiness. The air was filled with a faint warmth and sweetness that belonged only to the two of them.

Yui's smile gradually faded, and her expression became solemn. She put down her chopsticks, and her eyes penetrated the hustle and bustle of the restaurant, as if looking directly into the unknown abyss.

"The cause of the mutation remains a mystery, but recently, the situation has become more serious."

She said softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, "People are beginning to discover that those virtual spaces that originally only existed on electronic screens -

We call it the 'electric face space', which is quietly invading the boundaries of the real world in an indescribable way.

Occasionally, on the corners of the streets, code fragments that do not belong to this world appear, flashing a faint blue light that is out of tune with the surrounding scenery.

Even more terrifying is that there are rumors that some people were sucked into those cracks in their dreams, and when they woke up, they were in another dimension and could never find their way home again. "

Having said this, she clenched her fists involuntarily, with fear and determination in her eyes, as if she was trying to turn this heaviness into strength to move forward.

"Kirito and other SAO survivors were summoned by the authorities to enter the Electric Face Space for investigation. The result... you know."

Feng Feng's expression was solemn when he heard this, but it was quickly replaced by an unyielding light. He tapped the table lightly, his voice low and powerful:

“Yui, no matter how strange this electric face space is, we must become the light that cuts through the darkness.

Remember? In the world of Sword Art Online, Kirito also faced the unknown and fear, but never gave up on the path of finding the truth and returning to reality.

We must also become each other's pillars, explore the secrets behind this, and protect our world."

As he spoke, he reached out and held Yui's trembling hand, and their eyes met at this moment.

Suddenly, in the center of their sight, above a bowl of stir-fried vegetables, a blue data cube flashed.

Chapter 762: Sword Art Online: Blue's Grudge

Tuesday, July 30