Chapter 11

Li Chen An then looked at the live broadcast. He was suffering from a terminal illness, and this was his chance for a turnaround. But did the gene evolution method have a learning threshold?

"Everyone must know that learning the gene evolution method is very difficult. Once the movements are incorrect, it can be harmful to the body. The experimenters all learn in virtual helmets," Secretary-General Angus said with a smile. "Now, I will announce the joint resolution of the entire Blue Star Alliance! All humans on Blue Star, as long as they are six years old, can receive a free virtual helmet. In the virtual world, all humans can choose any of the ten evolution methods."

This announcement excited Li Chen An, Yang Qing Shuo, and others, and people around the world were沸腾 (boiling with excitement), with countless people cheering.

"If a child with a terminal illness is under six years old, they can also obtain a virtual helmet after applying," Secretary-General Angus said. "In the virtual helmet, to help everyone learn the evolution method, only one virtual world game has been created."

"The creation of the virtual world game is much more difficult than creating a city with a population of tens of millions! By combining the essence of civilization from the Fluorescent Mars, we have created this game called 'Life Evolution'."

"The 'Life Evolution' game not only allows everyone to learn the gene evolution method but also collects the physical evolution data of everyone in the game. The evolution data of tens of millions of people, continuously accumulated and summarized, will help us humans create even stronger evolution methods in the future, making us more powerful and extending our lifespan," Secretary-General Angus said. "Moreover, in the personal space of the game world, learning and scientific research can also be conducted. I believe that as long as we humans work together, we will certainly become stronger and go further in this vast universe."

"Technology changes humanity."

"From today, we humans will enter a brand new era!" Secretary-General Angus said proudly. "Regarding the virtual helmets, all countries will distribute them within three days. The 'Life Evolution' game will officially open at 9 PM on July 25th, Beijing time."

The last sentence, translated differently, had different times.

In Sakura Country, it was "Edo time, 10 PM on July 25th."

In Tianzhu Country, it was "Peacock City time, 6:30 PM on July 25th."

In White Eagle Federation, it was "Metropolis time, 8 AM on July 25th."

In Rome, it was "Fog City time, 1 PM on July 25th."

...

People around the world were all excited.

In Xia Country, Jiangnan Province, Mingyue City, Xu Jingming's home.

"National notification has been issued, with arrangements for the distribution of virtual helmets in various regions," Li Miaomiao said.

Grandpa Xu, who was also checking his screen, smiled and said, "The news was sent as soon as the press conference ended. The efficiency is really high."

Xu Jingming was also checking.

There were detailed arrangements in various regions, and Mingyue City was no exception. The places for collecting virtual helmets in each county and district had already been announced.

"Helmet distribution starts at 1 PM tomorrow. We have twelve collection points in Xicheng District," Xu Jingming said after reading. "Let's submit the application now and choose the nearest collection point, the stadium."

"We'll choose the same time slot."

The whole family submitted their applications and quickly confirmed the collection point at the stadium.

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At 5 PM on July 22nd, at the Xicheng District Stadium in Mingyue City, the Xu Jingming family was queuing up. Since each family had a designated time slot, they only had to wait for three minutes before it was their turn.

"Virtual helmet." Xu Jingming held the box he received, curious and excited.

This was a new object. Although humans had long imagined it, this was the first real contact.

Almost 100% virtual? It was truly incredible.

"Let's go home."

Xu Jingming, his parents, Grandpa Xu, and Li Miaomiao and her parents all left together. The stadium still had hundreds of people entering and exiting, with those leaving happily holding boxes.

At this moment, in Xia Country and around the world, people of different skin colors were all receiving virtual helmets.

...

With the anticipation of people around the world, the time finally came to 9 PM on July 25th.

"Qing Shuo, it's time, let's go." Xu Jingming was also on a video call with his friend.

"I never thought my hand would have a chance to grow back," Yang Qing Shuo said with enthusiasm. "See you in the game."

He hung up the call.

Xu Jingming walked into the bedroom, and Li Miaomiao was on a video call with her two female assistants: "Everyone, let's go. 'Life Evolution' is a game that almost all humans on Blue Star will play. Its popularity will far surpass all historical games. From now on, our studio's battlefield will be this virtual game."

"Yes, boss," Kong and Xiao Zeng, the two female assistants, responded in unison.

"Let's go to the battlefield!" Li Miaomiao clenched her fist, and the two female assistants also clenched their fists. Li Miaomiao then hung up the call.

Xu Jingming watched this scene and couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at?" Li Miaomiao glanced at Xu Jingming, holding the red virtual helmet in her arms. "This virtual helmet has extremely high technological content. Even with mass production, the cost of each one is at least ten thousand. With 7 billion free distributions worldwide... the cost is staggering."

Xu Jingming nodded: "Such a big event, and there was no leak before the press conference. This is a grand gesture, benefiting all of humanity. Not only will it make all humans evolve and double their lifespan, but it will also allow people to utilize nighttime, effectively quadrupling the time they can use."

"Moreover," Li Miaomiao said, "it has also created an unprecedented game. With 7 billion people, all those over six years old can receive a virtual helmet. Tell me, who wouldn't log in?"

"Not logging in to the virtual helmet means giving up the chance for a quadrupled lifespan," Xu Jingming said.

"So, the players of this game will be almost everyone in the world," Li Miaomiao said, extremely excited, lying down. "No more talking, let's get in. I can't wait to see the 100% virtual world."

"I wonder what the game world is like." Xu Jingming also lay down, picking up the silver-gray helmet from the bedside table. "Let's start."

"Virtual world!" Li Miaomiao was also looking forward to it.

Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, lying on the same bed, looked at each other and put on their virtual helmets.

At this moment, people around the world were putting on their virtual helmets, entering the virtual world.

...

Xu Jingming first felt the metal contacts inside the helmet touching his scalp, causing a slight tingling sensation. He felt his consciousness rapidly sinking.

Boom!

"Xu Jingming, welcome to the Life Evolution world."