nucmednet Chapter 19 This is the New Era
Chapter 19 This is the New Era
"Did you understand?"
Li Guoan's last words echoed in the conference room, each one carrying immense weight.
Chen You lowered his head even further, his ears burning hot.
Li Guoan's words were less of a reprimand and more of a wake-up call.
save money?
Yes, I'm still playing this "game" with the same mindset I had when I was living my life.
Little did he know that on this chessboard, his unique piece was worth far more than money.
"I see."
Chen You's voice was a little hoarse. He nodded vigorously, raised his head, and met Li Guoan's sharp, hawk-like eyes.
"Chief, next time... there won't be a next time."
Seeing that Chen You had finally come to his senses, Li Guoan's expression softened slightly.
He didn't really want to reprimand Chen You, but he needed to use the most profound method to completely change Chen You's mindset.
There is no room for luck in this project.
He himself bears no responsibility as well.
Li Guoan sighed softly to himself.
He subconsciously treated this as a "game," feeling that Chen You, as a "player," should understand the rules of the game better and have more decision-making power.
But he overlooked the fact that, stripped of his identity as a "player," Chen You is just a young man in his twenties, an ordinary person who has just entered society.
Making him face that bizarre and cruel world alone, and the fear of life and death, is indeed asking too much of him.
A comprehensive training program for Chen You must be put on the agenda immediately, and it should be given the highest priority.
It's not just about physical fitness, but more importantly, about cultivating mental fortitude and fighting spirit.
Li Guoan pulled himself out of his thoughts, shifting his gaze from Chen You to the experts sitting upright around the circular conference table.
"Alright, let's continue with the debriefing. Everyone, please share your thoughts; feel free to raise any ideas you may have."
The conference room fell silent again as all the experts quickly processed the information and organized their thoughts.
A moment later, the head of the data analysis team, a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses who looked refined, was the first to push up his glasses and speak.
"Director Li, I have a few initial observations." His voice was clear and organized.
"According to Comrade Chen You's description, the 'Origin Realm' created a separate 'Immortal' profession system for him, or rather for our Chinese civilization."
"This shows that this vast world is not static; it possesses an extremely high capacity for dynamic evolution."
"There may even be some kind of 'will' or 'rule' that we cannot understand, which is in control."
He didn't dwell on the power and mystery of that unknown world, but quickly steered the conversation back to the data level.
"Based on the changes in the attribute panel provided by Comrade Chen You, I have drawn a key conclusion."
"For the profession of 'cultivator,' the improvement of one's realm is far more important than the traditional level improvement."
He pulled up a set of data and projected it onto the screen in the center of the conference table.
"Level up and gain 5 free attribute points."
"After taking the Creation Pill, his life, attack, and defense all received a huge boost from zero to the first level of Qi Refining."
"I did a rough calculation, and the overall attribute gains from this breakthrough are at least equivalent to a continuous increase of more than ten levels."
"However, it's uncertain whether this kind of advancement applies to every level," the man concluded.
"I will immediately lead the team to try to build a unique growth data analysis model for the 'cultivation' system."
"But this requires more detailed data to fill in and verify, especially the data from the next breakthrough."
Li Guoan nodded.
After the data team leader sat down, the tactical analysis team leader, who was upright and had a resolute face, immediately stood up.
"Director Li, from a tactical perspective, we are currently facing a very clear timeframe—thirty days."
His voice was strong and resolute, carrying the decisiveness unique to soldiers.
"The 30-day newbie protection period is Comrade Chen You's last window of opportunity for safe development."
"Once the PVP protection is removed, he will be completely exposed to countless alien adventurers in the 'Source Realm'."
"According to the leaderboard data, high-level players have an overwhelming level advantage."
"We must assume that the worst-case scenario will definitely occur."
"Therefore, I suggest that a detailed 'extreme enhancement plan' must be developed for these thirty days, down to each and every day."
"There is only one goal: within one month, regardless of any cost, to enhance Comrade Chen You's strength to a level sufficient to protect himself, and even to have a certain ability to counterattack."
"PVP..." Li Guoan repeated the word softly, lost in thought.
The tactical leader added, "Yes, PvP. But currently we know nothing about the player interaction mechanics in the 'Source Realm'."
"For example, is there malicious competition between players?"
"How much do the rules of this world support or restrict PVP behavior? These are all unknowns."
The atmosphere in the meeting room became heavy again because of this topic.
Everyone understands that when a game is no longer just a game, when the outcome of player-versus-player combat may involve real damage or even death, the nature of the problem changes completely.
Li Guoan, who had remained silent, had already thought about things much further ahead.
Impact on reality...
Li Guoan looked at Chen You.
"Can your techniques be used in the real world?"
Chen You was suddenly taken aback.
He had sensed something before, but the situation was so interconnected that he hadn't had a chance to say anything.
"Yes!" Chen You hurriedly replied, his voice dry with excitement.
"I already discovered that! My passive skill, [Spiritual Vision], persists even after I exit the game!"
"I can see... I can see those... those energy particles that the game calls 'spiritual energy' floating around in our world!"
Although it's rare, it definitely exists!
What this means is self-evident.
The power he gained in the game is real and not fake!
He is not just a game character, but a living, breathing person taking the first step on the path to the extraordinary!
"Hiss~"
A collective gasp filled the conference room.
If taking out equipment from the game previously only proved that the "Source Realm" is a high-dimensional space where matter can be exchanged.
Chen You's confirmation at this moment completely overturned everyone's understanding of the real world.
This means that extraordinary power does not only exist in that mysterious "Source Realm".
Its gates have already opened a crack into the real world and into China through Chen You!
Li Guoan fell silent again, but his mind was racing at an alarming pace.
A completely new possibility, even more magnificent than studying biology or analyzing new materials, was presented to him.
He raised his head, looked at Chen You again, and asked the question that could determine the future of China.
"Can this power... be replicated? Can others cultivate it too?"
Swish!
All eyes were focused on Chen You, their gazes filled with fervor, longing, and even a hint of awe.
They were no longer looking at a lucky young man.
Instead, they were looking up to the initiator of a new era, a pioneer who held divine authority.