Chapter 370 is a hot topic online, receiving widespread praise.

However, the forum had already exploded! The posts were refreshing at a dizzying speed.

"Awesome!! Brother Jing is so fucking awesome! This game is so damn fun!"

"The first-person combat is absolutely thrilling! I feel like I'm the Sword God!"

"Manually typing dialogue is so interesting! I chatted about the philosophy of life with an NPC for ages, and he actually gave me a hidden quest—inviting me to be a private school teacher!"

"The map's freedom is incredibly high! I climbed to a mountaintop and actually found a treasure chest!"

"This graphics quality, this physics engine—it leaves current games on the market miles behind!"

"I beg you, President Jiang! Please release the official version soon! My wallet is already itching!"

Looking around, it was almost entirely filled with glowing praise.

Combat players raved about the realism and freedom of the combat system, while explorer players loved the incredibly high freedom and the setting where choices affect the storyline.

The occasional nitpickers were quickly drowned in the ocean of praise.

Right then, the official website's homepage updated with a more detailed game introduction announcement.

The announcement revealed that the current beta version was just the tip of the iceberg of the game.

The official version will open up the party system, allowing players to explore the vast world map together and challenge powerful world bosses.

There will also be thrilling single-player PK and team competitive modes, as well as a rich dungeon system waiting to be conquered, dropping various weapons, equipment, gold coins, and rare materials.

Players can even establish their own guild forces, fight for cities, and experience the thrill of vying for hegemony in a chaotic world.

At the end of the announcement, it was written in bold: "Here, there is nothing you can't do, only what you can't imagine!"

The forum boiled over completely!

"Oh my god! We can even have guild wars and capture cities?!"

"Dungeons! PVP! It's coming, it's coming!"

"This is no longer just a game; this is practically a second world!"

"I can already imagine living a life of chivalrous vengeance and making a name for myself in there!"

"Socializers rejoice! I can enjoy the game's scenery with my sisters now!"

"Killing time? This game can be played for a lifetime!"

The discussion heat on the internet about this game called [phantom world] instantly surpassed all other topics.

Everyone realized that this "mini-game" Jiang Jing had casually thrown out was not some amateur project at all, but a product capable of completely overturning the current landscape of the gaming industry.

What it brought was not just a technological crushing defeat for others, but a brand-new, highly free, and immersive gaming philosophy.

Countless players looked forward to it with eager anticipation, waiting for the day the official version would arrive.

Looking at the almost unanimous praise and overwhelming urging on the official forum and major social media platforms, Jiang Jing smiled with satisfaction.

He knew the timing was just about right.

Thus, through the official channels of Xingchen Technology, he released another piece of news.

The announcement detailed the release plan for the game: it would be launched globally and simultaneously.

At that time, players would have the opportunity to meet others from all over the world in the game. With built-in real-time voice and text translation systems, there was absolutely no need to worry about language barriers.

What ignited the crowd even more was the description of the versions:

Standard Edition: Priced at 3,000 RMB.

Includes a set of special handheld controllers to experience the already stunning first-person immersive graphics and free-roaming gameplay from the beta version.

Deluxe Edition: Priced at 500,000 RMB.

Will be equipped with a set of fully automatic VR equipment featuring "Neuron Link", independently developed by Xingchen Technology.

With the game pre-installed, this equipment utilizes Jiang Jing's core Brain-control Technology to directly control the game character by capturing and analyzing the user's brainwaves.

No need for any cumbersome keyboards, mice, or controllers—truly achieving mind control.

The official claim stated that its graphical realism and sense of immersion would reach an unbelievable level. Putting on the VR gear would feel like a soul transmigration, personally descending into the game world, making the experience incredibly thrilling!

Once this news came out, the entire internet went completely crazy!

"Holy shit?! Brain-control VR?! President Jiang applied the Brain-control Technology of Prosthetic limbs to a game?!"

"Isn't this fucking Oasis from Ready Player One?! No, this is even more badass than Oasis! Direct brain control!"

"500,000... Sorry to bother you, I am not worthy..."

"Although I can't afford the Deluxe Edition, I must rush to get the Standard Edition! Being able to experience this level of graphics and freedom for 3,000 RMB is a massive steal!"

"Global server! We can play with foreigners now! The built-in translation is awesome!"

"President Jiang is about to unify the global gaming circle at this rate!"

Players cheered with joy, especially those wealthy tycoons and celebrities who weren't short on cash.

@Jiang Jing—Brother, I've ordered the Deluxe Edition! Waiting for the equipment! This thing is right up my alley!"

Chen He followed closely behind: "Hahaha, finally! I must get the Deluxe Edition! I can't wait to play a game with my brain!"

Lin Gengxin: "Deluxe Edition purchased! Please let the delivery be fast!"

These celebrities and second-generation rich heirs who had crossed paths with Jiang Jing cheered the loudest, which also prompted more wealthy people to follow suit and place orders.

After all, 500,000 RMB was an astronomical figure for ordinary people, but for certain groups, it was merely buying the trendiest new toy.

Looking at the bustling scene on the internet and the pre-sale data starting to jump crazily on the backend, a satisfied smile appeared on Jiang Jing's face.

While ordinary players and wealthy tycoons were celebrating for "phantom world", the mood of certain people was completely different.

At the headquarters of Tencent Group, Pony Ma personally experienced the beta version of "phantom world" in his private lounge.

When he exited the game and took off his headphones, there was no joy on his face, only a heavy solemnity and a deep sense of powerlessness.

Leaning back in his chair, he sighed silently.

This game... from technology to philosophy, was completely a dimensionality reduction strike against all existing games.

If he hadn't clearly known Jiang Jing's background and how highly valued he was, he would have definitely hesitated not to use every means at his disposal to either acquire this game or completely crush it.

Unfortunately, Jiang Jing was an existence he could not afford to provoke.

"I only hope... he can leave a sip of soup for the traditional gaming market."

Pony Ma rubbed the space between his eyebrows, his tone filled with helplessness.

He knew that the landscape of the gaming industry would change completely starting today.

Meanwhile, the bosses of other gaming companies, big and small, were even more anxious, as if sitting on pins and needles.

They seemed to have already envisioned a miserable future where their own game players would drain away in droves, leaving their servers completely deserted.

How was Jiang Jing here to share the cake? He was practically driving a Tank to take the whole cake away, plate and all!

Jiang Jing couldn't be bothered to care about what these people thought; he just ate and drank as usual every day.

Teasing Jiang Yan at the company during the day and letting off steam back at the manor at night, his days were relaxed and pleasant.