318: Chapter 318 The Sixth World

"Everyone might think this new product from Third-Party Technology is impressive, but the functions in the footage are actually just modules."

Xiao Zhi chuckled, covering her mouth, "This isn't the non-medium holographic projection everyone is imagining; the basic version doesn't support this feature."

"But even for the basic version, we've prepared tens of thousands of modules in the library and personalized editing programs. It can meet all the needs of work and life, and can even create wake-up gestures based on your preferences..."

Hearing her words, the crowd broke into a flurry of discussion. Some were explaining what non-medium holographic projection was, while others were quite disappointed. Although this was already very Mew, it wasn't perfect yet.

Wait, if this device couldn't achieve perfect interaction, how did Xiao Zhi interact with them just now?

At this moment, Xiao Zhi winked mischievously, "I know what everyone is thinking..."

With a wave of her hand, an even more sci-fi-looking box appeared.

"Ta-da! The Zheng Tu Holographic Generator Deluxe Edition. It perfectly supports non-medium holographic projection. Without it, Xiao Zhi wouldn't be able to interact with everyone like this."

This time, the uproar and gasps were far more intense and synchronized than any before. Everyone understood the meaning of those few sentences: that dreamlike interaction just now wasn't pre-programmed, but real-time interaction in the truest sense.

The audience erupted.

"Non-medium! It can really do non-medium holographic projection!"

"I suspect this company is using cheats..."

"Doesn't that mean scenes from sci-fi movies have become reality?"

"..."

Xiao Zhi waited patiently for the crowd to quiet down before introducing several other features. Then came the moment everyone had been long-awaiting.

The price!

Looking at the countless eyes shining with anticipation, an excited expression appeared on Xiao Zhi's face, as if she had finally reached this moment.

"I guess everyone can't wait to know how much 'pocket change' is needed for a ticket to the holographic intelligent world, right?"

Xiao Zhi mimicked the gesture of counting money, triggering another round of light laughter and easing the inherent tension before the price announcement.

"Alright, now I officially announce the official prices for the Zheng Tu Holographic Generator series under Third-Party Technology!"

Xiao Zhi snapped her fingers.

Suddenly, a list clearly appeared in the air above the square:

Ten-meter range: Basic Version 18,888 zhongzhou currency, Deluxe Version 588,888 zhongzhou currency.

Fifty-meter range: Basic Version 6,888,888 zhongzhou currency, Deluxe Version 288,888,888 zhongzhou currency.

One-hundred-meter range: Basic Version 188,888,888 zhongzhou currency, Deluxe Version 5,888,888,888 zhongzhou currency.

One-kilometer range and Custom Edition: Basic Version ≥ 12 billion zhongzhou currency.

...

Once these prices were revealed, a collective gasp swept the venue, mixed with cries of shock, bewilderment, and disbelief.

"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Ancestor!"

Someone at the scene was counting the digits with trembling fingers. He expected it to be expensive, but not this expensive. The final price even surpassed eleven digits. Truly, except for the basic version within a ten-meter range, the others weren't intended for ordinary people at all, and the price of the deluxe version for that range also grew in a leapfrog fashion.

This was probably the value of non-medium holographic projection.

He dared to say that 99% of people in the world couldn't afford these prices. Most were prepared for enterprises, conglomerates, or even national institutions, such as for use in shopping malls, various exhibition halls, or high-end conference rooms.

Probably only super-wealthy forces would buy equipment with a range of a hundred meters or more.

With the announcement of the prices, the atmosphere of the press conference reached its climax. Flashbulbs didn't stop, and at this moment, hundreds of millions of netizens watching the live stream simultaneously were already flooding the comment sections and live rooms of major platforms.

There was both praise and criticism.

"Tears are falling for me with a monthly salary of 4,000. Goodbye, my holographic projection world. 2D, it was just a misunderstanding earlier; I won't abandon you."

"Don't panic, the price of the ten-meter range basic version is still sweet. It's enough."

"With this money, I'd rather buy a journey helmet."

"A potential enterprise-level user passing by silently... The fifty-meter basic version is nearly seven million. Although it's painful, thinking about being able to create a holographic exhibition hall that crushes competitors, this ROI seems acceptable."

"Big boss upstairs! Look at the fifty-meter deluxe version! Nearly three hundred million, three small goals. Is this meant for a money-printing factory?"

"Am I the only one who feels that Third-Party Technology's daring to set such prices precisely shows that this technology is truly unrivaled in the world? Being expensive isn't its flaw; it's my flaw!"

...

After Xiao Zhi wiped her tears and waved goodbye, the global press conference drew to a close. Regardless, the term 'Zheng Tu Holographic Generator' had appeared on networks all over the world, attracting countless eyes.

Many were potential users of this product.

At the press conference venue, none of the reporters or guests left because the holographic projection on the square had started playing another video. This was the promotional trailer for the journey game from back then, with various monsters appearing one after another.

Under the holographic projection, these monsters were even more massive. The audience was immersed in the experience, deeply shocked, truly feeling as if the future had arrived.

At this time,

In the core area of Civilization Science City, Lin Fang took a box from a Clones's hand and went to his residence. Inside the box was nothing else but the L-Vax Vaccine from Verland's world. After a period of testing, it could now be applied to the real world.

Because there were sufficient raw materials, it wasn't considered too precious—at least much cheaper than the original Gene Optimization Agent.

Although it wouldn't be released to the public for the time being, within the company's inner world, any employee with B4-level clearance or higher had the authority to be injected with this vaccine. Once injected, in the blink of an eye, they could gain 500 years of lifespan and become a long-lived species.

Logically, employees not from the inner world had no authority to receive the injection, but there was one exception.

Lin Fang quickly saw his target.

Seeing the syringe needle in the young man's hand, Lin Tianxiong's brow jumped, and he hurriedly said, "Son, if you think I'm in the way, just say so. I'll go back to the Central Continent immediately. There are only the two of us in the family tree; you can't harm me."

"Dad, what are you thinking..."

Lin Fang, helpless, explained the effect of this vaccine to him. After listening, Lin Tianxiong was shocked and immediately stretched out his arm.

Regarding the former, Lin Tianxiong naturally trusted him.

After finishing the injection, Lin Fang didn't stay there any longer. Instead, he went to the Black Watch Base on the Titan. The third disaster was no longer a major issue; it was time to explore the next world.

After giving Xiao Hei a few instructions, Lin Fang looked at the Black Star on his wrist, where there was an unknown icon representing a new world.

Immediately, everything went black before his eyes.

[Successful descent into an unknown plane]

[Current plane weight: 0%]

[Sole objective: Search for resources, evacuate safely]

[Spacetime Package status: Idle]

[Evacuation countdown: 23:59:59]

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"Straight ahead, look out!!"

Just as Lin Fang opened his eyes, an urgent shout already rang in his ears.

He was in the cockpit of a helicopter. Ahead, a large tree nearly two meters in diameter, carrying soil and broken roots, was smashing toward the windshield with the force of a thunderbolt.

From this position, if hit by this tree, Lin Fang, sitting in the pilot's seat, would have no chance of survival.

Just as the large tree was inches away,

Lin Fang's body had already reacted. His right hand grabbed the control stick like lightning, pulling it back sharply and slamming it to the left. The whole sequence of movements was so fast it was just a blur.

Bang—

The cries of the others on the helicopter reached his ears.

The tree brushed past the right side of the helicopter's fuselage without further incident, but the helicopter was still severely damaged. Lin Fang could only try his best to control it and land it on the ground.

"Good job, soldier,"

After several people got off the helicopter, a burly man in black combat gear patted Lin Fang's shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of praise. "Quick reflexes, otherwise we would have been in danger. It seems we can't underestimate these monsters."

As he spoke, he spat on the ground in the distance and cursed, "This damn Kong!"

The officer didn't notice that the soldier he had just praised was staring intently at his chest, because a very clear logo was printed on it.

Atlas, Jushen Company!

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Thanks to Boss Sheng'er from Xiguang Huayue for the Great God Certification, and thanks to all shareholders for their gift support!