After Transmigrating into the Cyber Game, I Defeated the Boss and Successfully Rose to the Top Chapter 112: Artificial Souls - Part 39

The comnt sections and live comnts on video websites were all disabled, so Kui Xin couldn't gauge the reactions of ordinary people. She refreshed the forum and noticed a recent post stating that Old Kang's video had surged to the top of trending searches.

86L: So fearless netizens really intend to try it now. Reading the comnts made furious enough to risk a brain hemorrhage; it feels like the warnings have backfired. I advise everyone not to read those comnts; they only lead to frustration and harm your health.

87L: Anti-intellectualism has grown more prevalent in recent years.

88L: It's not necessarily about anti-intellectualism. If we hadn't personally experienced the crossover ourselves, nobody would dare believe what Old Kang said was true.

89L: Bloggers are already creating videos fra-by-fra, analyzing whether Old Kang used special effects or not. One blogger claims Old Kang didn't use any effects, but so comnters suspect he colluded with Old Kang to promote the ga.

90L: I advise everyone not to make any comnts online; even when chatting with friends and family, be particularly cautious. The best course of action is to disable microphone permissions on your devices. In this digital age, there's no such thing as privacy. Once you post sothing, others can potentially trace it back to your ho on the internet. We should be vigilant about cyberbullying and doxxing, which have occurred online. It's crucial never to underestimate others' lack of moral boundaries.

116L: Old Kang's video has been uploaded to foreign websites, and soone added subtitles for it.

117L replying to 116L: Damn. Now Old Kang will beco globally famous.

118L replying to 117L: The view count isn't that high—just a few hundred. Videos posted by Chinese users often have limited reach overseas, and the account that shared them was new, lacking a substantial follower base.

119: Even with subtitles, the spread might not be significant. Language and cultural barriers aren't easily overco.

120: Is there any courageous foreign player who could create a video warning their fellow non-Chinese players to avoid these gas?

121L replying to 120L: It seems unlikely. If soone takes the initiative, others might follow suit but don't forget that anti-intellectualism is more prevalent abroad than here. Their societal environnt and culture differ greatly from ours. I suspect that even if soone steps forward, the impact as a deterrent will be minimal.

133L: Breaking news! A foreign player really posted a video. That player explained the basic premise of ‘Crimson Earth' and showcased their superhuman abilities.

Shortly after, 133l shared several screenshots from the video, showing soone becoming invisible on the spot like a chaleon, with empty clothes floating mid-air for a chilling effect reminiscent of horror movies.

So users accessed the foreign website to watch the video, then captured key phrases and translated them onto the forum.

149L: This foreign player must be out of his mind; he's inciting interest rather than dissuading others from playing. With an enticing tone, he said entering that world grants superpowers, akin to being reborn, allowing one to start anew in another realm… I strongly suspect his motives are not pure.

150l: Although what he said isn't entirely wrong, he focused only on the benefits of the Second World without ntioning its drawbacks or risks. Indeed, it raises suspicion about his intentions.

151L: No need to doubt it; there have always been people willing to harm themselves just to hurt others. So individuals might think, since they've already had such bad luck, why not bring misfortune upon others too? So they encourage others to participate in the ga, seeking internal satisfaction as others experience similar hardships.

152L replying to 151L: I also believe such people exist. It's not that they are inherently evil, but this ga is too easy to corrupt individuals. How many can truly remain true to themselves in that brutal world? In the real world, everyone is ordinary with both selfish and kind aspects. But after being baptized by the Second World, how much of their kindness remains intact? The harsh environnt brings out people's wickedness, turning them into devils.

153L replying to 152L: Evil simply ans evil; it has nothing to do with the environnt. Good people don't turn into murderers just because they enter a bad environnt.

154L replying to 153L: My point is that without that detrintal environnt, most would have lived their entire lives as ordinary individuals in the real world, unlikely to cause significant harm to society. However, due to the environnt's influence, they transform into villains… It's sowhat disheartening, isn't it?

155L: Over these past few weeks, I've reflected on life more than any other period before, and now I appreciate it even more. Only after experiencing those trials did I realize the true value of an ordinary existence.

156L: Do you rember a few weeks ago when soone leaked information about the Federation in the Second World allegedly brainwashing players? At the ti, there were speculations that a surge of traitors might erge among players. I suspect this foreign guy who posted the video to incite others could be one of them.

157L: But would a traitor be so brainless to directly incite chaos like this? I feel like this person is just purely malicious.

Kui Xin exited that thread and refreshed the forum's hopage, searching for other informative posts.

If He Kangshi's video hadn't been deleted by official authorities, it would at least take several days to gauge its impact. Public opinion requires ti to fernt; observing short-term effects or reactions from specific groups wouldn't provide an accurate assessnt.

Ti—everything needed ti.

However, the announcent of the one hundred thousand player slots was due in just a week. Once revealed, another hundred thousand players would flood the forums, making it too late then.

Silently, Kui Xin scrolled through multiple pages of threads, surprisingly coming across discussions about the major event in Black Sea City—an event closely related to her own situation.

"Have you seen the news about Black Sea City? The Deputy Director of the Investigation Departnt was assassinated by terrorists."

Original Post: This news has shocked for the entire year. Black Sea City is one of the Federation's most important port cities, economically thriving and akin to New York City in the Lighthouse Country in terms of significance. The Investigation Departnt itself is also highly influential, with the Director holding almost equal status to the city's mayor. Drawing parallels to the First World, if such a high-ranking governnt official were assassinated, imagine the massive international uproar it would cause?

1L: Truly lives up to being the Second World, eye-opening indeed.

2L: Which terrorist organization carried it out?

3L: It seems like I should pay more attention to the news from now on. Because I am a corporate drone every day in the Second World, I barely have ti for anything else, including watching the news.

4L (Original Poster): This incident has garnered significant attention, making headlines in mainstream dia about the Second World. The news articles remain featured even up until Return Day. People in the Second World are just as shocked as we are, and surprisingly, there's a small group cheering it on—hilarious.

8L: I've been following this news too. According to official reports, the assassination was planned and carried out by a terrorist organization called "chanical Dawn." Now, this organization is wanted globally, with rewards offered for relevant information—a hundred thousand Federation Credits for any tip, half a million for major leads, and a million for assistance in capture.

12L: Hey, I'm also familiar with this. It turns out that the Deputy Director assassinated by the terrorist organization was also an heir to a powerful financial dynasty. Apart from the official bounty, that influential family issued a private reward through the underground networks, which is even higher in value—starting at thirty million, with no upper limit! Isn't that insane?

16L: He was a Deputy Director, so he must have had bodyguards accompanying him during his travels, right? Those bodyguards would likely be awakened beings themselves, at least. What kind of terrifying organization could assassinate a Deputy Director under such heavy protection?! That's insanely impressive!

17L: I'm more interested in what this organization's objectives are. Since it's a terrorist group, they surely wouldn't be aligned with the federal governnt. What are the benefits of killing a political figure?

18L: On a darker note, could it be related to political struggles hiring assassins?

This thread didn't garner much discussion, as everyone was captivated by the upcoming second wave of Closed Beta and He Kangshi's video.

"Dear friends, my transmigration location is in a remote corner of the Second World, far from any major developnts. As a result, my access to information about the outside world is significantly delayed. Sotis, news that everyone else already knows isn't readily available to . It would be greatly appreciated if you could share significant events happening in the Second World within this thread. I want to stay inford."

Main Post: As stated above, There is no need for highly confidential information; just sharing major news updates would be sufficient. Many thanks in advance!!

1l: With the Second World so advanced, are there still places where internet coverage is lacking?

2L (original poster) replying to 1L: Yes, indeed. My newbie village aligns geographically with Equatorial Guinea in the First World. It's extrely arid, desolate, isolated, and impoverished; all resources have been depleted, and pollution is severe. When I first transmigrated there, I nearly starved to death qwq.

3L: Don't reveal personal information, OP!

4L (OP): No worries; nobody would go to that forsaken place. Do you know why it's so impoverished and heavily polluted? It's because the Federal Governnt abandoned the Wasteland District. You'll find the most severely radiation-contaminated factories and destitute people suffering from radiation sickness—it's hell on earth. Compare the poorest African countries in the First World with the Wasteland District, and you'll realize the Wasteland District is even worse off than the poorest African nations.

5L: OP, that sounds terrible.

6L: Sorry, OP; I can't help much, as I never really follow the news regularly. Give until next week, when I return to the Second World. I'll specifically keep track of the news for you and update this thread then.

7L (OP): Thanks a lot!

8L: I haven't paid close attention either, but after watching a few days' worth of news, let share what I recall. First, the biggest event was the assassination of Deputy Director Lin Xinji from Black Sea City's Investigation Departnt by the terrorist group chanical Dawn. Additionally, there was a high-ranking official, whose na I don't rember clearly but who held an apparently important position, who got caught embezzling 30 billion… Next, there was an accident at a flammable ice mining site in the Polar Regions, resulting in over thirty deaths, and the insurance company denied responsibility, refusing compensation. Furthermore, nurous environntal scholars criticized whaling ships for killing whales, leading to public sit-in protests beneath tech corporation buildings against the widespread adoption of chanical neural interface technology…

9l: Adding another piece of news: the civilian version of the brain-machine interface is about to be released. It can be used by psychiatrists to treat ntal patients and individuals with psychological disorders. The related policies and laws are also being refined. Based on information provided by experts on the forum, I believe the widespread adoption of brain-machine interfaces brings both joy and concern.

10l: An advocate delivering a human rights speech on the street was assassinated during their talk, and the killer remains at large. People spontaneously took to the streets, protesting for relevant authorities to apprehend the murderer. Unfortunately, a stampede occurred amidst the demonstration, resulting in several deaths.

16L: Reading these news updates from the previous posts just leaves stunned. The Second World truly is an ultimate cesspool.

17L: OP, could you enlighten us with more details about the Wasteland District?

18L (original poster): Once I have so free ti tonight after getting ho, I'll provide the information. Survival in the Second World isn't enough for an old workhorse; I still need to work in the First World.

Kui Xin put down her phone and rubbed her forehead, taking a mont to process the news she had gleaned from the forum.

She got up, opened the window to ventilate the room, and then grabbed high-calorie foods from the refrigerator, stuffing them into her mouth.

Kui Xin was about to start practicing her superhuman ability, "Data Manipulation." Based on previous experiences, it was crucial to eat well before training, as using superhuman abilities similarly depleted energy like physical exercise causing hunger.

The situation changed with every passing mont, so she had to seize the opportunity to strengthen herself rapidly, familiarizing herself with her superhuman ability in order to gain an advantage amidst these shifting circumstances.

After preparing, Kui Xin took a deep breath and activated Data Manipulation.

In an instant, the scene before Kui Xin's eyes transford.

She saw countless green "doors" composed of numbers, letters, and symbols. Behind each door, there stretched a connected "network."

These networks intertwined and overlapped, carrying a torrential flow of information. The characters surged like a rushing river, constantly changing and overwhelming in their complexity.

Kui Xin observed the nearest "door"—her smartphone!

"So that's how it works…" She ca to a sudden realization. "A smartphone serves as a ‘port' for data, just like computers do. The data cables and electrical wires form the ‘network,' representing a tangible manifestation of the information superhighway."

Data Manipulation did not magically bestow Kui Xin with computer knowledge, turning her into a super hacker overnight. Instead, it presented various data, data ports, and a network of information in a way that she could understand and control.

She could reconstruct data like a building with blocks, enter through "ports" as if opening doors, ultimately connecting to the vast web that covers the world, and imrse her consciousness in the torrent of data.

Kui Xin looked at her phone, and her awareness was linked to the electronic device. Instantly, she gained control over the smartphone. With a re thought, the phone automatically switched to its social dia interface, followed by playing music on command, as if guided by an invisible hand.