Chapter 2: Unwilling to Be Ordinary, Reborn into the Mythical World

On December 31, 2078, Lin Mu stood on a bustling street, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and he exclaimed, "It's the day before the virtual reality game, Mythical World, opens. Damn, I can't believe I've really been reborn!"

The Rebirth Pill had actually made him reborn!

A genuine Rebirth Pill!

Memories of his past flashed through Lin Mu's mind, and countless thoughts swirled in his head, leaving him profoundly moved.

Rebirth had actually happened to him. He and his friends had joked about it before, but he never thought it would come true!

Thinking about the four years of ups and downs, the various bitter and sweet experiences flooded his heart, intertwining with complex emotions: "Weakness is a sin. With such an opportunity, how can I still be content with being ordinary? My past wasn't mediocre; it was just a lack of opportunity! If I hadn't been cautious, I might have ended up like those players swallowed by the darkness!

Now, he had the greatest opportunity! The compromises of the past would no longer exist. With unparalleled advanced experience, he was back at the starting line. He would strive to reach the pinnacle of the world, commanding it with authority...

"I believe in myself. I will conquer the vast and mysterious Mythical World!" Lin Mu roared, his face beaming with joy.

"Ah, another middle schooler poisoned by the virtual world!"

"My son bought a virtual helmet and talks about being the world's ruler, with Diao Chan on one side and Cai Wenji on the other, and even talks about emulating Cao Cao's love for older women... I gave him a good beating with a bamboo stick!"

"Hehe, my kid is the same..."

"I heard another virtual game is opening. These middle schoolers will contribute to the GDP again!"

Hearing the passersby's comments, Lin Mu's face turned black. I just accidentally said what I was thinking, and laughed out loud.

Lin Mu focused on the virtual screen hanging on the building: "Promoted by the Chinese government, the world's first virtual reality game, Mythical World! You can have a new starting point in life!"

"You can have a new starting point in life!"

His situation truly reflected this statement. It wasn't just a surface meaning; it even held the hope of human evolution.

Lin Mu kept thinking about his past life. He was reborn, but he didn't know if the game's situation had changed. He hoped the changes wouldn't be too significant, or else his four years of real life and forty years of game experience would be useless!

Lin Mu was an orphan, raised by a butler "Grandpa," who was an old intelligent simulation robot.

Now, with the development of bio-simulation robots, these robots possess various biological advantages and can help humans with many dangerous tasks...

Intelligent robots were outdated technology, and Lin Mu's "Grandpa" was a somewhat old but very "emotional" robot.

From childhood to adulthood, "Grandpa" took care of him, like a giant protecting him from the elements, allowing him to have a happy childhood despite his loneliness.

The current social welfare system was well-developed, and with some savings left by his parents, he lived a carefree and peaceful 17 years.

"Grandpa" was not an ordinary robot because he had great wisdom, something only Lin Mu knew.

However, when Lin Mu turned 18, his "Grandpa," who had been with him for many years, left quietly, leaving a letter and an ancient ring.

Lin Mu cherished the letter and the ring, never touching them. Even now, he knew they were hidden under his bed. After reading the letter, Lin Mu did not search for "Grandpa"...

In today's technologically advanced world, many traditions still exist. Although knowledge and technology have advanced, educational habits remain the same as in the old days: starting primary school at 7 and university at 18, with the only difference being the significant changes in the educational content.

Starting primary school at 7 and university at 18 was Lin Mu's entire academic life.

During his nearly four years of university, he became obsessed with virtual games, commanding armies and leading battles in the virtual world, becoming a well-known expert.

His virtual bank savings were decent, enough to support himself without worrying about his family.

When he saw the government's full promotion of Mythical World, he, with his keen sense, promptly bought a virtual helmet and began exploring the vast world!

As a professional player, he became one of the first to enter the game. Due to a fortunate encounter, he got lucky right from the start, obtaining a Village Establishment Token and establishing one of the top ten territories in China, becoming an envied lord player.

However, due to a leak of information, other powerful forces learned of his situation and wanted to seize his territory.

In a certain high-level meeting, the weak Lin Mu had no choice but to submit to a powerful faction for protection.

The faction he joined was one he highly respected.

After submitting, he received many benefits and favorable treatment.

Over the years, Lin Mu did not have many good opportunities, much like a talented scholar who never found his place.

Later, due to various reasons, he left to develop his own territory.

With his experience, he upgraded a small village to a county, demonstrating his exceptional abilities.

In the end, his former guild asked for his help to defeat a dominant boss. Lin Mu agreed without hesitation, as the guild still held many fond memories for him.

Now, due to the mutated Rebirth Pill, Lin Mu had returned to the day before the game opened, a true miracle.

This would be Lin Mu's greatest secret.

He needed to set his sights far, like becoming a town lord and vying for world dominance... The thought still made him a bit excited.

Thinking about the mysteries, the powerful generals and strategists, the historical beauties, and the countless treasures, Lin Mu trembled with excitement.

Mythical World was a virtual game developed by all the governments of Earth. Yes, all the governments. Its arrival was grand and powerful.

With the development of the times, countless technologies have flourished, and the virtual world has been developed, along with the exploration of the universe.

The government, controlling all of Earth, is a massive entity.

Currently, all the governments of Earth have formed a federal government, the predecessor of the United Nations. Although renamed, it still lacks real power because many things cannot be changed, deeply hindering Earth's development...

However, in some aspects, its power is greater than the former United Nations, and it is still controlled by a few rogue nations and mysterious forces.

These matters are currently far from him.

After relentless promotion by various countries, many people have logged into the game.

The name of Mythical World varies by country. In China, it is called Mythical Three Kingdoms, and in the United States, it has a different name.

Some enhancements gained in Mythical World can improve the real world, and real-world situations can affect Mythical World.

Mythical World is an opportunity for human evolution.

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This is some explosive information that could have many consequences.

Of course, this information was only revealed by the government after the game had been running for half a year in real time.

Many powerful players have discovered many secrets in the game, but they haven't spread them widely.

In the professional gaming circle, many kidnapping and murder incidents have occurred, but most have been suppressed by powerful factions or the government, unknown to the general public.

Now, on December 31, people only see Mythical World as another major work by a game company.

Ordinary people continue their peaceful lives. However, in various countries, powerful factions, and the upper echelons of society, there are hidden undercurrents. They are the rulers and wealth giants of their respective countries.

Information about Mythical World is scarce. The game world is managed by the most advanced AI, Nuwa, with no human managers. There is only one server worldwide, and only Nuwa has access to player data, completely preventing data leaks and enhancing player safety in the real world.

The various agencies only provide the sale and maintenance of game peripherals, as well as the development of game-related products and the management of game studios.

Player information can still be exposed through real-world means, but as long as one keeps it secret and doesn't reveal it to other players, the safety is still high.

Mythical World is a game that combines lord strategy and adventure. The game map is based on the real world map, scaled up proportionally.

However, due to the rules of the Mythical World, some terrain features may change. For strategic reasons, specific mountain ranges, rivers, and city names and locations may be slightly adjusted.

According to player analysis, the map's length and width are approximately 40 times larger, and the height is 100 times greater. This means that a 100-meter hill in the real world would be 10,000 meters high in the game, which is terrifying to think about.

Of course, these are player estimates, not official data. The exact size of the Mythical World is unknown, and many areas have not been explored, only guessed. Additionally, the Mythical World has its own mysterious rules, leading to many strange changes.

These are all player estimates, and Nuwa has not provided any data.

However, the larger map means more secrets for players to discover, greatly increasing the game's playability.

Based on real-world borders, each country's game background is taken from a specific historical period, generally centered around the cold weapon era, creating a world with rich historical plots and emotions.

For regions without a cold weapon history, the AI automatically generates a background based on the world's history. Specific game background information can be found on the Mythical World homepage.

The Chinese region's historical stage is from the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period...

Lin Mu slowly calmed down, pondered for a while, and then left.

He needed to go home. He had run out onto the street in excitement due to his rebirth, forgetting to bring his smartwatch and unable to buy a "special" game helmet. To buy a special game helmet, one must go in person.

Rushing home, he opened the door and saw the familiar yet somewhat strange surroundings, feeling a sense of strangeness.

This was the house Lin Mu rented outside of school, and he was still a fourth-year university student.

A few months into his fourth year, he moved out to rent a place to be a professional player, as the schedules of professional players often conflict with those of his dorm mates.

Thinking about his three "bros" in the dorm, a trace of nostalgia flashed across Lin Mu's face. Although he rented a place outside, he often returned to the dorm, only staying out when he needed to stay up all night for tasks or raids.

Today, he had planned to buy a helmet, as the game was opening in one day.

Reborn, he carefully recalled the deep memories and planned his future actions. He knew some secrets that could give him an advantage in the early stages of the game. Not using these advantages would be foolish.

Actually, buying online was possible, but there were no special small rewards.

Arriving at the sales location in the city center, Lin Mu did not go to the main sales point but instead went to a side receptionist, a bio-simulation robot. "Hello, can I help you?"

"Hello, I am a relative of an employee at Tianyue Studio in Xinghai City. I am here to buy a game helmet."

"Please provide the relevant studio employee's code." "ty03ty237."

"Okay, please pay 15,899 RMB." The currency is still RMB, colloquially known as "soft girl coins" in the professional player community.

Lin Mu found a loophole here. This method of buying game studio helmets was told to him by a local professional player friend in his past life, but the studio's permissions had been revoked. Now, it was still possible to buy, and there were no quantity limits as long as the relevant information was provided. Lin Mu quietly used this information without fear of exposing his identity, as other players' families also used it.

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This is my first book. I hope everyone can give it some recommendations, votes, and add it to your bookshelf. These are very important for a new book. Thank you!~

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