There's something wrong with me

Chapter 189: Security Settings and Overlays

In less than two days, representatives from various parties arrived in Great Xia.

The reception was left to Liu and the others.

Zhang Feng, on the other hand, began to 'edit the world'. This was a test of his own computing power and also a reflection of the knowledge he had gained during this period.

It was also on this day.

As the small building began to select suitable locations throughout the City.

Zhang Feng came to the top of the base and, under the escort of a group of special personnel, connected to the main body of the virtual small building using his Spiritual Sense.

The next second.

Zhang Feng appeared in a blank space.

There was no landing point here, and no distinction between up, down, left, or right.

This was the 'cleared world'.

Previous test data, character models, and other such things were all in the 'inventory' within his field of vision.

The staff had intentionally edited it into this mode to make it easier for Director Zhang to use.

But honestly, this combination of science fiction and cultivation.

Zhang Feng felt it was very abstract and never expected it to be realized.

However, he could use this consciousness link to become familiar with the 'virtual rules' feedback from the past six months.

Because with the efforts of the staff, the rules within the virtual world were now very stable.

Just as he had thought before, as long as it was stable, it was equivalent to having many more 'structural constants' implicitly.

Also within his Spiritual Sense field of vision, what appeared to be a blank space actually contained a very stable formation structure.

It was a pity he hadn't learned 'Spiritual Eye' yet, otherwise he would be able to see that this world was filled with 'Runes'.

Of course, this was something only he could see; even if others learned relevant Spiritual Eye techniques, they wouldn't be able to see the 'essence' of this world.

Unless his Spiritual Sense strokes surpassed his own.

That is, higher than the 'authority' of the virtual small building, otherwise they could only see the normal virtual world.

His authority within the virtual small building was infinite; he could utilize all existing rules.

However, this experience of 'utilizing all rules' was not helpful for his knowledge.

It was like an ordinary person drawing the Earth; they wouldn't suddenly become the Creator.

His use of high authority was a similar concept.

It was merely simple creation without being able to analyze the creation process within.

This was also what he meant by 'knowing the how, but not the why'.

Especially the 'highest rule' of the virtual world, which was data itself.

For instance, now, Zhang Feng looked at a ground template and then placed it in the blank space.

A vast expanse of land, stretching as far as the eye could see, instantly appeared.

It was entirely the data calculation of Superconducting quantum.

This was something that couldn't be learned.

But Zhang Feng, by comparing the stability of the surrounding Runes with the stability of the land, could deduce the stability correlation within the Rune structure.

This was only possible after knowledge supplementation from scientists in various fields and physical corrections to the Superconducting Runes by the staff, allowing for the final formation stability.

It was basically a collection of the wisdom of all humanity, jointly analyzing the structure of Rune Technology.

Even if they didn't know Rune Technology or cultivate Spiritual Sense.

But this was what Zhang Feng envisioned: borrowing the computing power of the Superconducting quantum small building and the entire wisdom of humanity, and finally using the virtual small building as a medium to demonstrate the principle of 'learning from others to improve oneself'.

And now, the 'stable formation structure' had been deduced.

Although it was a bit convoluted and expensive, the result was good.

Virtual technology and Rune Technology could definitely elevate civilization to the next level.

Thinking.

Zhang Feng was not afraid of his thoughts being leaked, nor was he afraid of the researchers in front of the instruments outside knowing.

Because they seemed like administrators and closely monitored the virtual world data.

But his Spiritual Sense level was the same as the formation, so they could not obtain his thoughts.

This included ordinary people playing or training in the virtual world; their inner thoughts could not be heard by others.

Within the virtual world, it was more a presentation of 'motor responses' on neurons.

It was just that when ordinary people thought, there was a high probability they wouldn't move.

Because moving within the virtual world required mental control.

However, unconscious movements didn't count.

This was the same as in the real world; people could walk and think at the same time.

It was considered a perfect representation of actions in the real world, though they would be relatively stiff.

For example, when thinking about something, walking would be jerky and 'unnatural'.

This was not a problem with the formation structure, but a player problem.

If a player had two Spiritual Minds, they could do things and think at the same time.

If they only had one Spiritual Mind, there would always be some 'distortion'.

Of course, if you insisted that the technology wasn't advanced enough, that would also be correct.

Current technology could not achieve perfect replication.

But ordinary people thinking about important matters and grand plans would certainly not be able to do delicate tasks.

For example, when engaged in a life-and-death struggle with a zombie, and both sides were evenly matched.

A normal person surely wouldn't be thinking about what to eat tonight and how to make braised carp.

Normal people would focus more on the battle, thinking about how to kill the enemy and transforming their inner thoughts into moves.

So, in Zhang Feng's opinion, this 'unnatural' distortion that occurred when a person 'thought' was irrelevant.

Because in the serious matter of life-and-death crisis, they would definitely be thinking and acting simultaneously, so indirectly, the virtual world was natural and consistent with normal logic.

If it was something unimportant, then a little distortion was harmless.

After all, normal people also get distracted when thinking.

And through these judgments.

Zhang Feng was also able to specifically differentiate behavioral logic, so that after collecting player information, he could better distinguish and organize it, and achieve learning in neurology.

After all, players' various behavioral data was the main source of knowledge.

Every action they took in the virtual world, along with the corresponding detailed data in the backend, was specific neurological feedback.

It could also be called mental 'code'.

As long as there was enough code, theoretically, the computing small building could deduce true virtual reality.

Then, after a major breakthrough in neurology, it could also feed back into the formation structure, increasing the structural constants.

With more constants, he could also select useful information to optimize and add to his Spiritual Sense.

This was completely a cyclical process of 'I build you, you build him, he feeds back to me, I optimize you again, you supplement him again, and he finally feeds back significantly to me'.

It was the same mutually reinforcing concept as big data.

Cultivation was a large-scale processing line of cyclical optimization.

...

Six hours.

Zhang Feng had enough Spiritual Mind to think and create simultaneously, and before he knew it, he had built the outline of a massive city.

Meanwhile, in reality, within the base.

In the virtual research hall, many personnel were writing programs and relaying messages back and forth.

'Director Zhang wants to deploy Zombie 1465...'

'Character 15648...'

'Coffee shop building optimization.'

'Unit meter, coordinate 1561, 91, grid unit meter, deploy telephone booth!'

Everyone was writing data, cooperating with Zhang Feng to realize the construction of the virtual world.

For instance, when Zhang Feng clicked on buildings in his field of vision, they would first extract data from the blueprint, and then the quantum computer would perform the final processing and detail optimization.

One virtual small building, supplemented by ten Superconducting quantum small buildings for assistance.

The powerful computing power ensured perfect fluidity in everything.

At the same time.

Within the virtual world.

Zhang Feng 'installed' a zombie on the street.

Now, the entire city, with over 200,000 people and 500,000 zombies with '10~80' physiques, was set up.

But it was very quiet, all in a paused state.

There wasn't even a hint of wind.

Zhang Feng looked around, walked to a 'Zombie Leader with 80 Physique', and started the 'recovery program' for it alone.

There were fifty such leaders.

'Howl~'

The next second, a strong smell of decay wafted from the surroundings.

This rotten zombie leader, just like a real one, had lifelike torn muscle textures and was walking around Zhang Feng.

Then it suddenly knelt down, performing an act of submission.

The reason for this was that in the data calculation, Zhang Feng was their 'Creator'.

'Not bad, quite real, similar to the zombies in the apocalypse world.'

Seeing its rotten face show a look of piety.

Zhang Feng felt it was quite real. As for whether its terrifying and realistic appearance would scare ordinary players.

When they entered the game, there would be options for blurred vision and pain adjustment.

Even if some people sought excitement and adjusted it to 100%, and suffered a fatal injury, there was a protective system to disconnect them.

In that case, a corresponding 'protection pod' would be needed.

Because if a person received a fatal attack, there was a high probability they would make defensive and counter-attacking physical movements.

Coupled with a sudden disconnection, there was a high chance they would continue these actions in reality.

This required protection to prevent someone from playing at their computer desk and then, due to the stimulation and disconnection, punching and breaking their computer.

This included subsequent psychological treatment and related sequelae within the virtual world.

The Planning Department also provided an online treatment plan; fully virtual psychologists can be used for partial treatment and diagnosis.

Of course, if the effect is not good, players can apply for offline treatment.

And to prevent some people from having problems without realizing it.

The quantum building will also detect players' behavior in the virtual world to see if it conforms to their usual logical actions.

Including players' relatives and friends, at least one person will sign an observation agreement, and if they find something wrong with the player's daily life, they can contact the relevant authorities.

It can be said that while virtual and reality are scientific leaps.

They are definitely not safe.

Because they directly target the most fundamental spirit of humans.

Normal people can become abnormal playing games, let alone something 100% real.

However, Zhang Feng also knows that the main problem lies with the first world he designed.

If it were changed to something like 'playing house' for children, and player behavior was strictly limited, then there would be no problem.

But, that would be boring.

The world has become extraordinary, and there are so many martial artists globally, what's the point of playing house?

Might as well have an enhanced version of 'Apocalypse: Resident Evil'.

...

Ten days later.

The virtual buildings in the City were completed and debugged.

Their radiation range covered more than half of the City, and new virtual buildings were continuously being processed.

It is estimated that within about a month, the entire City will be covered.

And on the evening of this day, ten days later.

The news about virtual and reality, which had been kept under wraps for more than half a year, was also announced on the official website.

This news (virtual and reality) also stirred up a great storm throughout the world.

No one expected that virtual technology would appear so quickly.

...

Liang Haozhi is an ordinary office worker.

Of course, he is also not ordinary, because his physique is 24.

In the earliest extraordinary period, he used his spare time to exercise his body.

Although he has not yet opened his meridians, let alone started Visualization.

But before the extraordinary era, with his physique and combat memory, he was already a top-tier master.

And this evening, three minutes after the news was announced.

"I'm leaving!"

As usual, he left the small company with only five people.

But as soon as he reached the elevator on his floor, he heard the people around him excitedly discussing 'virtual reality technology'.

'What is this?'

He didn't know what was going on, because he rarely looked at his phone when walking.

Furthermore, he had just finished work and just finished a call with a difficult client.

He just wanted to turn off his phone now.

But hearing so many people talking about it now, and hearing that it was official website news, he also felt curious, took out the phone from his pocket, and opened the news on it.

With just one glance, upon seeing the news content and some virtual worlds depicting 'apocalyptic' scenes.

He also fell into the same excitement as the people beside him.

'This... this is really a good place to relax...'

This was his first thought.

However, there were some conditions to get a spot.

Either, you live within the City and have the authority to purchase a 'virtual chip'.

Or you have an 'Extraordinary Merit Card' and can apply to purchase one.

And after purchasing, the official side will arrange temporary accommodation for the buyer within the City.

He had heard of the reputation of the City.

Besides being the home of the Pioneer, it is also a world center where every inch of land is worth gold.

And his five thousand Federation coins a month, although already quite a bit, compared to the City, is only enough for a roadside snack.

A skewer of lamb is seventy, he can buy more than seventy skewers.

As for the virtual chip, the price announced by the official side is not expensive.

People with an Extraordinary Card only need ten thousand yuan.

People in the City, however, need ten million.

It is completely polarized.

After seeing this price, Liang Haozhi pondered for a while before dialing a number he hadn't called in a long time.

After the call connected.

Liang Haozhi left the elevator area and came to the deserted fire escape here.

"Dad, can I borrow your Extraordinary Card? I want to buy something."

His dad is an advanced worker in a large Superconducting project in this province.

It's just that generally, his dad often travels for business and often goes to other places to study.

Liang Haozhi also has daily social engagements, or goes to the gym for a while after work.

Both father and son now have jobs and their own matters, so they rarely contact each other.

So Liang Haozhi felt a bit awkward asking for something this time.

It was as if he only remembered his dad when something came up.

Especially something like the Extraordinary Card, which generally cannot be lent out, and his dad treats it as a treasure.

"Dad..."

At this moment, Liang Haozhi saw that his dad wasn't saying anything, and called out again weakly.

"Ah, my apprentice had something just now," his dad's voice came a moment later, "What were you saying just now?"

"It's..." Liang Haozhi looked at the peeling walls around him, mustered a lot of courage, and said again, "The Extraordinary Card... can I borrow it?"

"You want to buy a chip?" His dad said directly, and said with a smile, "I've already bought it for you and had the staff send it home.

If you're off work, hurry back.

Also, my Extraordinary Card has been sent back as well.

There's a lot of spending in the City.

With the card, you can eat for free at the official restaurants.

If you want to buy things to cook, you can also go to the official supermarket.

I won't give you money, I'm afraid you'll spend it recklessly there and it'll be gone after a few meals."

"Dad..." Liang Haozhi was instantly stunned, and a very uncomfortable feeling surged in his heart.

He finally knows now what it means for a 'dad to usually ignore you, but definitely cover you when it comes to important matters'.

...

That evening, he returned home.

After receiving the chip and glasses wrapped in an alloy box, Liang Haozhi used his dad's Extraordinary Card to book a 'maglev train ticket' for the day after tomorrow.

The reason it's the day after tomorrow is that the tickets for the past few days were all sold out.

As for high-speed rail, trains, planes, etc., they have all been sold out for the past half month.

The virtual and reality technology in the City has been met with anticipation and influx from countless people.

Even if many people don't have the device, they still want to go and see.

Because half a month later, on the day the virtual world opens, the scenes within the virtual world will be broadcast live on the screens on the streets within the City.

Although it will also be broadcast online and on various TV stations.

But it's definitely not as good as seeing it in person.

Watching the virtual broadcast in the City, even if it's not different from watching online, these people still feel like they are participating.

This is what these people think.

When Liang Haozhi watched some game competitions before, he also liked to go to the venue and watch the large screen broadcasts, so he could understand this feeling.

Is it considered experiencing the atmosphere?

He couldn't say, but he just did it.

...

Three days later, in the morning.

He arrived at the maglev train station in his province.

Overall, this station is similar to a regular train station.

But there weren't many people near the station.

Because without an Extraordinary Card, a ticket costs two thousand yuan.

Except for when it was just built a year ago and many people came to experience riding it, few people usually ride it.

Of course, this 'few' is also 'not few', at least it can ensure that each train is basically full.

As the world continues to develop, everyone's income has also increased.

Someone like Liang Haozhi earning five thousand a month is truly the ordinary standard now.

Now, related industries like heavy industry construction, as well as retail, and service industries like martial arts practice.

Earning thirty to forty thousand a month is not a dream.

Liang Haozhi, however, likes to relax and practice martial arts, so he stayed in a small company.

But although he only earns five thousand a month, with an Extraordinary Card, the train ticket is only two hundred yuan.

Moreover, Liang Haozhi had heard from his dad that in the future, when the train becomes widespread, people with Extraordinary Cards might even ride for free.

The ticket prices for ordinary people will also be greatly reduced.

...

After getting on the train.

The overall shape of the maglev train is also similar to high-speed rail.

But when he scanned the passengers in the train, he found that many people were either energetic martial artists or well-dressed elites.

In comparison, he was truly ordinary.

'Among everyone going to the City this time, it seems I'm the only one who looks out of place...'

He shook his head, dispelling the thoughts in his mind, and sat in his seat according to the number.

Then, as the announcement of the train starting came from the speaker.

Only after looking at the scenery outside receding did he realize that the train seemed to be moving slowly.

The maglev train's extremely high stability made it impossible for passengers on board to feel the train moving at all.

And in the next second.

The scenery outside the window receded at an even faster speed, gradually becoming a blurry scene.

Liang Haozhi didn't feel any pushback, but the speed had already reached nine hundred kilometers per hour.