113: Chapter 113 Virtual Helmet Test Successfully Completed! In-Depth Video Leaked.

"Don't just stand there! Move!"

Lu Li's sharp shout instantly gave the panicked duo a sense of direction.

He twirled his wooden sword, his gaze so sharp it didn't look like he was playing a game.

"Wang Peng!"

"Here!" The little fatty gave a start, straightening his back reflexively.

"You're tanky, go lure the mobs!"

Lu Li pointed at the dozen or so zombies flanking from the left. "Don't fight them head-on; just run them in circles. As long as you do this, when the game officially launches, I'll gift you the full set of limited-edition skins!"

"Holy crap? Bro, are you asking me to go die?"

Looking at those rotten, greenish pixelated faces and hearing those nauseating growls, Wang Peng's legs were trembling.

But the moment he heard "full set of skins," combined with his brother's unquestionable gaze...

Limited-edition skins? Are those just skins? Those are his capital to show off in class! That's the confidence he needs to stand tall in front of the class beauty!

"Bro, you really are my own brother!"

"I'll do it! For the skins! Hey, grandsons, Grandpa is right here!"

Wang Peng let out a weird cry, picked up a wooden sword, hurled it fiercely at the zombie horde, and then turned and ran.

His posture, scrambling and rolling, was pathetic yet carried a tragic air of martyrdom.

Surprisingly, however, he was actually quite fast.

The zombie horde, which had intended to surround them, was instantly torn open, and most of their aggro was drawn to this moving piece of "pork belly."

"Qingxue, Yang Yueru!"

Lu Li didn't look back, his eyes locked firmly on the remaining zombies. "You two are in charge of logistics. Right here, use the soil and wooden blocks to build a high platform fortress! Make it quick!"

"Got it!"

Su Qingxue didn't waste any words.

She moved quickly, and within seconds, she had already built a wall.

After all, she was a veteran PC gamer.

Beside her, the slightly dazed Yang Yueru came to her senses upon hearing Lu Li's voice.

Yang Yueru selected the wooden blocks from her inventory, gave a slight mental nudge, and the wooden blocks appeared in her hand.

"Pop." A crisp sound effect played.

A wooden crate appeared out of thin air, stacked seamlessly on the ground.

This pleasure of building, where "what you think is what you get," made the two women's eyes sparkle with excitement.

"Yang Yueru, pass me the blocks! I'll handle the roof!"

"Coming, sister-in-law!"

The two women coordinated perfectly.

A simple shelter was rising from the ground at a visible speed.

Su Qingxue even thoughtfully left firing ports at the top.

"Qin Ya, do you know how to use a bow?"

Lu Li turned to look at Qin Ya beside him and tossed her a wooden bow and two stacks of arrows.

Qin Ya took the bow, felt the tension of the bowstring, and a cold, beautiful smile curled at the corners of her lips.

"I've practiced with recurve bows at a club."

She nocked an arrow and drew the string.

There was no aiming assist line; it was all based on instinct.

Twang! The bowstring vibrated.

A feathered arrow pierced the air and landed precisely in the eye socket of a zombie attempting to sneak up on Wang Peng.

The zombie's body turned red, and it was knocked back half a step.

"Nice!"

Lu Li praised her, then stopped giving orders and charged into the zombie horde with his sword.

At this moment, he cast aside his lazy demeanor. Playing a game using only his thoughts was simply his dream way of entertainment.

He transformed into a top-tier expert in the game.

He also cranked up his attack stats.

Sidestep, dodge.

The zombie's stiff arm swiped past the tip of his nose.

Lu Li flicked his wrist, and his wooden sword pierced precisely into the zombie's throat.

There was no splash of blood, only red damage indicators flashing.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The most primitive melee combat.

With every impact, a realistic vibration traveled up his arm.

Non-existent sweat trickled down Lu Li's temple.

He was enjoying it.

Enjoying the thrill of adrenaline surging in this virtual world.

"Ahhh! Bro! I can't hold on anymore! They want to eat my brains!"

Wang Peng's shrill scream echoed from afar.

The kid was being followed by a massive horde of over thirty zombies, like he was leading a train.

"Fall back!"

Lu Li kicked the zombie in front of him away and used the momentum to jump backward. "Everyone, fall back! Get on the high platform!"

Wang Peng felt as if he had been granted amnesty.

He scrambled and crawled toward the fortress Su Qingxue and the others had built, and as the last one, he climbed up.

Su Qingxue was quick and sharp; seeing him climb up...

She used wooden blocks to seal the entrance.

"Roar!!"

Countless zombies slammed into the earth platform, making dull thudding sounds.

Many other zombies could only jump repeatedly below, emitting all sorts of roars.

"Hoo..."

On top of the fortress, the five of them huddled together, panting heavily.

Su Qingxue looked at the calm Lu Li beside her, then at the panting but excited Wang Peng, and then at Yang Yueru, whose eyes were shining.

A thrill she had never felt before made her feel incredibly exhilarated.

It wasn't just because of the game.

It was because she realized that her own husband had truly created a world.

"Counterattack!"

Lu Li stood on the edge of the platform, looking down as if he were a monarch.

"Wipe them all out!"

Qin Ya drew her bow and nocked an arrow; at this distance, it was a guaranteed headshot every time.

After all, attacking from high ground makes it a breeze.

Lu Li held his wooden sword, clearing out any stragglers attempting to pile up and climb over.

It was clearly just a game.

But with the support of the Virtual Helmet, the realistic sense of presence made every second thrilling.

Ten minutes later.

The last zombie turned into white smoke and dissipated.

The red sun rose from behind the eastern mountains.

Golden sunlight spilled over the devastated battlefield.

It felt warm.

Shining on their bodies, they could even feel the warmth.

"We won..."

Wang Peng lay sprawled on the ground like a starfish, his chest heaving violently.

He looked at the sky and chuckled foolishly. "Hehe, we won... that was too exciting."

Lu Li put away his wooden sword and looked at the rising sun, his gaze deep.

The first field test of the virtual world game had concluded perfectly.

The data was stable.

This world, it was a success.

...

The moment he took off the helmet.

A strong sense of weightlessness hit him instantly, as if he had missed a step on a staircase.

Su Qingxue subconsciously grabbed the armrest of the sofa, her knuckles turning white from the force.

The living room lights of the real world appeared somewhat glaring and pale.

The air only held the faint scent of incense, lacking the earthy smell and the fragrance of grass.

This huge sense of contrast left people feeling hollow inside.

It was like falling from heaven back to the mortal world.

Compared to that vibrant, fresh-aired virtual world, reality seemed somewhat... boring.

"The aftereffect is quite strong."

Wang Peng rubbed his temples, looking like he wanted more. "Bro, just now I felt like a god of war! Even if I was a god of war who was being chased."

Lu Li smiled and didn't respond.

He handed the helmet to Lu Yaoguang, who had been waiting anxiously on the side.

"Go ahead, don't play too wildly, and remember to help Mom and Dad serve the dishes later."

"Got it! Bro, you're the best!"

Lu Yaoguang cheered and impatiently put on Lu Li's helmet, eager to enter that fantasy world to try it out.

Beside them, Wang Peng suddenly remembered something.

He suddenly sprang up from the sofa, staring at Lu Li with burning eyes.

"Cousin! Um... there's something."

"When I entered the game earlier, I found a screen recording function in the menu bar, and I recorded the whole thing."

The little fatty swallowed his saliva, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Can I post that video in the class group? I want to show off... no, I want to educate my classmates about high technology."

Lu Yaoguang also stopped, took off the helmet, and looked at her brother longingly.

"I also filmed two clips of the gameplay on the TV. I wanted to post them on my Moments, but I held back because I was afraid of leaking secrets."

The living room fell silent.

Everyone's gaze converged on Lu Li.

Su Qingxue was playing with the helmet, appearing indifferent, but in reality, her ears were already perked up.

This concerned Guanghui Technology's decisions for this year.

Qin Ya had just come out of the bathroom after washing her face, water droplets still on her face, and she also looked at him quietly.

They all knew.

As long as this video was released.

Even if it was only for a short dozen seconds.

The entire internet, no, the entire global technology circle, would experience a magnitude-ten earthquake.

Lu Li leaned back on the sofa, his fingers tapping gently on the armrest.

Post it? Of course, he had to post it.

This was originally part of his plan.

A teaser? No. This was a declaration of war.

It was a declaration of war against that stagnant old era.

A confident arc curled at the corners of Lu Li's mouth, and he nodded. "Post it. It won't affect the company's strategy."

Anyway, Guanghui Technology was going to start the teaser on the official website tomorrow.

A product of this level was already ready to be sold.

He didn't even need to think to know that this Virtual Helmet would sell out instantly.

Because countless players and readers had once fantasized about owning this piece of equipment to enter that bizarre and fantastical second world.

Even those familiar game IDs would once again ring out through the heavens.

They were Nie Yan's Nirvana Flame, Ye Xiu's Lord Grim, Lu Chen's Broken Halberd Sinks in the Sand, and Gu Fei's Thousand Miles Drunk.

And countless long-dormant passions would be reignited at this moment.

This was the youth memory of countless people.

"Understood!"

Wang Peng was so excited he almost jumped up.

With trembling fingers, he opened WeChat and selected the group chat named "The Big Shots of Grade 6 Class 2."

Video uploaded. Sent.

Meanwhile, the sound of chopping on a cutting board came from the kitchen; that was his parents preparing dinner.

The mundane bustle of life is what soothes the ordinary heart.

Lu Li stood up, picked up his laptop, and headed straight for the second floor. His back was straight and tall.