174: Chapter 174 Promotional Video

It's actually VR!

This news was jaw-dropping. The concept of VR has been around for a long time; it's a tired cliché that has been talked to death. Most people's impression of it is just a set of lenses and a head-mounted display that easily causes dizziness and nausea during gaming. Aside from hardcore gamers and specific industrial fields, it has never truly entered the lives of the general public.

Today's VR field has long since become a crowded marketplace where companies of all sizes swarm in, resulting in a mix of good and bad products that are hard to distinguish.

Is Third-Party Biotechnology trying to get a slice of the pie here too?

Could there really be something innovative about it?

The official announcement from Third-Party Technology left many people in a state of confusion.

But before they could discuss it for long, Third-Party Technology made another move, releasing two new pieces of content at once to truly showcase the product.

And this time, the people caught up in this wave were left speechless.

On this day,

As a veteran marketing account creator, Zhang Yu naturally wouldn't miss this point of public interest. He arrived at the office early, preparing to churn out a video for the views.

Thanks to the Metabolix Capsules, Zhang Yu's weight had dropped from 220 pounds all the way to a normal level of 160 pounds, completing his transformation from a greasy guy to an average handsome man, and he had even found a beautiful girlfriend.

But because of this, Zhang Yu had to earn more money to support his girlfriend.

Zhang Yu was well aware of this company that produced Metabolix Capsules—in fact, he was very familiar with them. Back when they conquered cancer, he never had to worry about content resources; any video he posted about them would cause a massive stir.

"How can it be VR?" Zhang Yu frowned after opening his computer, feeling a bit speechless. He had thought this company had developed some new medicine.

But it didn't matter; content was content. Zhang Yu regained interest and began scrolling down to look.

A very cool-looking helmet appeared below. This black helmet was an all-in-one design, with smooth yet powerful lines, looking like a simplified version of a helmet from some futuristic fighter jet.

Zhang Yu's eyes lit up. A VR device in this style had never appeared before; it looked quite impressive.

"Zheng Tu 1.0 Consciousness Helmet?"

The name left Zhang Yu a bit puzzled, but he soon learned why it was called that.

In the technical summary, a type of Brain-Interface Technology using immortality External Neural Electrodes was clearly written:

Revolutionary external Brain-Computer Interface Technology. It can monitor user brain activity in real-time and establish a connection, converting consciousness into brainwave control signals, helping you step into a whole new dimension of next-generation human-computer interaction!

Zhang Yu spat out a mouthful of soda. Could this be real?

There was also a video below.

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"If you had a second life, what would you do with it?"

No image appeared on the screen immediately; there was only a magnetic male voice, carrying a depth like that of exploring an unknown sea of stars.

Whoosh—

The moment the voice faded, the darkness was torn apart by a piercing light, like rapidly flowing light rays and nebulae. The next second, the vision stabilized, revealing a completely alien sky.

The perspective of the primary protagonist appeared; he seemed to wake up on a hillside.

"This time, your journey is to the wild lands on the other side of the sea of stars..."

The magnetic voice narrated as the protagonist's perspective turned toward the distance. There were dilapidated cities, craggy and bizarre stone forests, and things flashing past within them.

"You are a pioneer, a warrior, and a bearer of the sparks of civilization..."

Nearby were soft, moss-like plants. The perspective looked around, and seeing that the environment seemed safe, the protagonist stood up and began walking toward the distant city ruins with slightly mechanical steps.

Background music, a mix of electronic sound effects and ethereal chanting, slowly seeped in, creating a grand yet lonely atmosphere.

"This is a world with species as numerous as sand. This is a frontier where crisis and opportunity coexist. This is... a New World!"

Just as the voice stopped, the screen jolted violently! The ground to the player's left suddenly exploded, and a massive beast, resembling the 'Tank Bug' from Starship Troopers, burst from the earth. Its carapace was shiny, and the huge ramming horn on its head glinted with a cold light.

The protagonist was startled, and the perspective fled forward desperately.

"Survival has never been easy. Those nightmares that once ran rampant in human fantasy have become reality here..."

The camera cut rapidly!

Like the Queen in Alien, laying giant eggs in the depths of a dark cave, the sound of dripping slime was clearly audible.

Like the zombie swarms in World War Z, sweeping across the land, reaching everywhere.

Like the giant tentacled monsters hidden in the thick fog from Mist, shrouding the entire sky with their massive shadows...

These terrifying monsters from different sci-fi classics appeared one after another on this alien planet, forming a bizarre and murderous tableau.

"But we have never lacked courage. Build your stronghold, set up your turrets, and use steel and energy to carve your name into this land!"

With those words, the rhythm of the BGM suddenly accelerated, becoming stirring and full of power.

In the video, countless building complexes rose from the ground.

"When the acid blood of the Xenomorph meets armor, when the monster's claws clash with Gauss Rifles, when fear faces the sparks of a New Life civilization..."

The images flashed faster and faster, showing even more magnificent scenes.

Off-road vehicles sped across vast plains, base fortresses defended against tides of zombie armies, and VTOL Aircraft engaged in fierce dogfights with flying monsters.

There were even more advanced Jaegers, wielding Chainswords, charging toward a beast as large as a mountain...

"In this land steeped in countless legends, what can you create?"

"Will you build a massive city, explore the ultimate mysteries of life, or... simply survive to witness the next dawn?"

The man's voice reached its peak amidst the grand chorus and the loud clarion call of war, then suddenly softened, leaving only a lingering echo filled with endless possibilities and anticipation.

"Your second life, your legendary journey, sets sail here."

The screen returned to darkness.

At this point, the five-minute promotional video finally ended.

"Holy crap, holy crap!"

After watching the video, Zhang Yu's eyes were filled with shock. He shouted several expletives but still couldn't calm down. The second piece of content released by Third-Party Technology was actually a game video.

It made sense; after all, this was the field where VR was most applied.

But was it reasonable to say this was actual in-game footage? Zhang Yu's heart pounded as he looked at the small text at the bottom of the video. He also realized why this company had been aggressively acquiring movie copyrights—it was all for this game.

Zhang Yu's mind was no longer on churning out a video or on his girlfriend. No matter how much this helmet cost, he was going to buy it!