327: Chapter 327 An Important Step

Lin Yuan's words echoed clearly throughout the vast press conference hall, carried by the amplification equipment.

Within the hall, there was not a single murmur of discussion.

There was only the mechanical whirring of hundreds of cameras frantically adjusting their focus, mixed with the heavy, almost uncontrollable breathing of the top-tier reporters in the audience.

The Virtual Reality Era.

These six short words were spoken lightly by Lin Yuan, yet their weight was immense, truly heavy!

It was no longer just a special-effects gimmick used to boost box office numbers in sci-fi movies, nor was it some wild, imaginative fantasy from web literature; it was the future that would soon change the way billions of people lived!

Countless people stared up blankly at the young man on the podium, their brains on the verge of a collective crash.

Lin Yuan's tone was so calm, so steady, that it made it impossible for anyone to even entertain a thought of refuting him.

Meanwhile, in the major live streaming rooms.

The previously dense comment sections, after experiencing a few seconds of eerie stagnation, ushered in a complete explosion of activity.

"God Lin is awesome! This is truly impressive!"

"The authors of online gaming novels have never lied to me! Is the holographic helmet about to go on sale? When will the game pods be released? I'll buy them no matter the price! I'll sell everything I have to get one!"

"I'm already imagining it. In the future, will I not have to squeeze into buses and subways during the morning rush hour to get to work? Can I just put on a helmet, lie at home, and earn money online?"

"The person above has a limited perspective! The second world, this is a state-led virtual society! Can we start a second life in there? Are there brand-new career paths?"

The speed at which the comments were scrolling was too fast for the naked eye to capture.

The backend operations staff at major internet platforms were sweating profusely, frantically switching to one set of backup server lines after another just to barely maintain the live stream feed.

In front of their screens, countless netizens in the Xia Kingdom were completely immersed in frenzied cheers.

That sense of genuine anticipation spread through the internet cables to thousands of households.

Following the grand blueprint outlined by Lin Yuan, the thoughts of countless people began to expand outward.

"Brothers, have you ever thought that this is probably the greatest opportunity for our generation of ordinary people to turn our lives around!"

"That's right! In reality, we can't compete with nepotism, but in this brand-new second world, everyone is on the same starting line!"

"As long as I put in the effort and have enough imagination, maybe I can build my own business empire in this virtual world!"

"Just like the protagonists in those virtual reality gaming novels! Break through class barriers, marry a wealthy beauty, and reach the pinnacle of life!"

Longing.

An unprecedented sense of longing filled the chests of countless young people.

In the current era where real society is gradually solidifying and the paths for upward mobility are becoming increasingly crowded, this "second world" thrown out by Lin Yuan undoubtedly illuminated a grand path for everyone.

Meanwhile, the signal for this live broadcast had long been simultaneously relayed by internet enthusiasts all over the world through various channels.

In the overseas streaming channels, comments in various languages were intertwined, and the level of excitement was no less than that in the domestic stream.

"My God, the people of the Xia Kingdom are terrifying. Are they about to create virtual reality again?"

"In an era where Fifth-Generation Communication Technology hasn't even been popularized yet, using Seventh-Generation Communication Technology as a base—such a feat is something no country on Blue Star can achieve except for the Xia Kingdom."

"I don't care what generation of communication it is, nor do I care about any political stance! I just want to know, will we be able to play it?!"

The focus of foreign netizens was extremely pure.

Faced with such an epoch-making technological creation, the barriers and prejudices of nationality were completely cast aside.

"If this second world really goes online, I am willing to pay any price to experience it!"

"Please, the Xia Kingdom must open global servers! I also want to experience a fully immersive virtual life!"

Intense anticipation and desire converged into a torrent on the overseas internet.

The charm of technology was displayed vividly at this moment; it transcended political prejudice and struck directly at the instinctual human pursuit of the unknown and the novel.

They gazed longingly at Lin Yuan on the screen, praying that this young scientist from the Xia Kingdom could give them a ticket to the new world.

On the podium.

Lin Yuan's gaze swept past the dazzling flashes in the front row and glanced at the real-time feedback data of the comments on the broadcast monitor to the side.

The screen was full of celebration, full of anticipation.

Everything was within his expectations and control.

"It seems that everyone is very much looking forward to the arrival of the second world."

Lin Yuan's voice remained calm, carrying a sense of ease as if he were taking a leisurely stroll.

"However—"

"Everyone, don't be in such a rush to pour all your enthusiasm into the virtual world just yet."

He smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping across the room with depth, and threw out a sentence that left the entire audience stunned.

"The second world is indeed an important step that we are about to take."

"But it... is only one of the items to be announced at today's press conference."

As his voice fell.

The entire press conference hall, along with the live streaming rooms with a cumulative online audience of billions, fell into an extremely eerie silence.

The reporters in the front row looked up, their eyes wide with shock.

The comments in the live streaming room dropped off a cliff; countless netizens' fingers froze in mid-air while typing on their keyboards, and some even knocked over their water cups due to trembling hands.

The same thought echoed in everyone's minds.

"What kind of international joke is this?!"

"The second world," which is capable of changing the way humans live, reshaping global social structures, and is regarded as one of the ultimate fantasies of technology...

...is actually just one of the items for today's press conference?!

After a brief stagnation, there was an even crazier level of attention.

After all, those who understand the routine of press conferences know that what appears first is often just to attract further ideas, while the one left for last is the real trump card!

The bodies of all the reporters in the hall leaned forward in unison, wishing they could press their ears against Lin Yuan's lips.

In the online live streaming rooms, countless people held their breath and stared fixedly at the screen, afraid of missing a single word.

Facing the highly concentrated gaze of the entire hall and the entire internet, Lin Yuan still controlled the rhythm with ease.

He spoke unhurriedly, guiding the audience's thinking toward the next coordinate.

"No matter how wonderful the virtual world is, it is ultimately just an interaction of data and a sustenance for the spirit."

"The future of human civilization cannot remain forever on server hard drives, acting like frogs in warm water."

"While we pursue freedom in the spiritual dimension, we must also not neglect this physical shell that carries our souls in reality."

Speaking of this, Lin Yuan leaned forward slightly, his gaze piercing through the screen, reaching directly into the depths of the souls of billions of people.

"I wonder if everyone still remembers the topic that was hotly debated on the internet a few days ago?"

"That is... the Super Soldier Serum!"