112: Looking forward to the update, spiritual consciousness system

The Xuanhuan World has released a major update!

This news spread like a whirlwind across the entire internet.

The Ancient Style Game Development Competition was still ongoing, and game updates from participating games were incredibly normal, but the Xuanhuan World update still, without a doubt, topped the hot search, showing just how popular it currently was.

More importantly, this update was extraordinary.

"New generation VR cabin compatibility?"

"Holy moly, this thing hasn't even officially launched yet, has it? Huanmeng has already announced an update for compatibility?"

"Not just compatibility, but also a lot of new features developed. It seems Huanmeng got the development kit."

"Doesn't this mean Huanmeng has gained the cooperation status with Hua Xia Creation?"

"Good heavens, then Huanmeng will also get a share of the VR cabins sold after this?"

Netizens discussed animatedly, all finding it incredible.

Being able to develop in advance indicated that Huanmeng Studio and Hua Xia Creation Company had deep cooperation, receiving the development kit or even technical support ahead of time.

And this meant that Huanmeng, a small, new force in game development, was actually regarded as a strategic partner by Hua Xia Creation, just like those long-established major game companies, and they were even willing to share profits!

How much importance did Hua Xia Creation, and even the higher-ups, place on Xuanhuan World?

After everyone lamented Huanmeng's rise and Xuanhuan World's irreversible status as a hit game, their attention shifted to the update content.

Similar to previous Xuanhuan World update announcements, Huanmeng did not list all the update content, but instead let players explore it themselves. However, key updates still had a simple description—

the Soul System.

"Brothers, what's this Soul System all about?"

"It seems to say that besides the Physical Body, there's also a Soul. Powerful Cultivators can survive as a soul body even after their Physical Body dies."

"So it's gameplay after death?"

"No, you also have a Soul when you're alive. Some Cultivators can even specialize in Cultivation Techniques and Spells related to the Soul."

"The more common one is spiritual sense. This relies on the Soul and is considered a true sixth sense beyond the five senses. It can perceive the surroundings in all aspects, which is very powerful."

"Hey, the description says that after the Soul, spiritual sense, and other Systems are completely updated for compatibility, the entire Xuanhuan World's operational experience will be specialized, becoming even more Xuanhuan. What does that mean?"

"I don't know, we might have to wait for the new VR cabin to be released to find out."

"How much longer will that be?"

"Not long. It's on pre-sale now and officially launches in three days."

"Damn it, I have to wait three more days. I really can't wait another day!"

Players discussed animatedly, itching with anticipation.

The 'pie' Huanmeng drew this time was too big, claiming to completely revolutionize the Xuanhuan World's operational experience, adding countless new features, and completing another important puzzle piece of the Xuanhuan World.

The problem was that only the latest VR cabin could experience all the features, making everyone incredibly eager.

Meanwhile, at the Xing Shi Club.

As a commercial club, they naturally got the new VR cabin, which was still on pre-sale, in advance.

All the professional players and reserves were excited. Playing Xuanhuan World these days was not just work but had also become their hobby.

"What exactly is this Soul System, have you guys found out?"

"I read the announcement; it says some soul body characters will appear, some in Green Emerald Heaven. I guess it's just background for the plot."

"No, no, no, I also read the announcement carefully. It's not just a plot influence; the operational experience has also changed. It says the spiritual sense System has been completely redone. Unlike the previous visual display, it will be a unique experience."

"What does that mean?"

"I don't know, we'll have to experience it in the game to find out."

Players discussed animatedly, all very curious about this update. Soon, everyone lay down in their VR cabins and activated deep blue mode.

The current Seiya captain, Wang Long, opened his eyes in a cave in the Xuanhuan World.

He waved his hand and lifted his leg, instantly making him frown.

The "feel" was different.

Currently, he was at the Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivation. Because he hadn't found a suitable Immortal Foundation Method, he wasn't in a hurry to Breakthrough, but the strength and speed his character possessed were also beyond what Wang Long in reality could achieve.

The problem was that the previous Xuanhuan World operations were similar to other games, where the control commands and the character's actions were somewhat disconnected, often requiring watching the character's "action performance."

But now, it was completely like moving his own arm, allowing precise control over every action. And it wasn't just movements of his hands and feet; a Qi Refining Cultivator's control over his body surpassed that of a Mortal. He could even control every inch of his muscles.

"Interesting..."

Wang Long's eyes lit up. This operational optimization truly captivated him, making him genuinely feel like he was in another new world, possessing a brand new body.

"Captain!"

Just then, a teammate nearby shouted, "Holy moly, this spiritual sense is too awesome!"

That teammate was a Mortal Foundation Cultivator, one of Seiya's main forces, but a Mortal Foundation had no future, so he had actually been a bit unhappy before.

But now, he was excited, even actively leaving the cave, soaring into the air, and then releasing his spiritual sense to perceive all directions.

Wang Long knew that a Qi Refining Cultivator's spiritual sense was very weak, only capable of internal observation, not external release. Only Foundation Establishment could truly release it externally.

"What exactly is the experience of spiritual sense like?"

Wang Long curiously asked his teammate.

The Mortal Foundation Cultivator said excitedly, "It's incredible! Completely different from before!"

"Before, external spiritual sense release was essentially a series of images being transmitted back, with the System marking points of interest, no different from watching multiple monitors."

"But it's different now. I feel like I'm truly roaming in all directions. I can see, I can hear, I can smell, and I can even perceive touch."

"The most amazing thing is that even though so much information floods my mind, I don't feel any unnaturalness. I can even easily discover places that might have anomalies."

The Mortal Foundation Cultivator spoke eloquently. In his description, spiritual sense was even more efficient than the body's original five senses, both in terms of information volume and processing efficiency.

After listening, Wang Long's heart burned with eagerness. He wished he could Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment right now and experience the benefits of spiritual sense.

At this moment, he finally understood why so many people gave up on the more difficult Immortal Foundation and achieved Mortal Foundation at their youngest, most hopeful age. Because Qi Refining indeed brought a series of physical changes compared to Mortals, but Foundation Establishment brought even more tempting changes compared to Qi Refining.

He even wondered, as cultivation grew higher and higher, and spiritual sense gradually replaced the traditional five senses, what would a Cultivator's Physical Body even be considered?

"soul body, no wonder the main plot of this update is about Soul Bodies..."

Wang Long clicked his tongue, but didn't think much further. After all, he was a brute, more concerned with combat matters.

So he asked the Mortal Foundation Cultivator, "What's your spiritual sense range now?"

The Cultivator replied, "Thirteen meters."

Wang Long nodded. This data wasn't too outrageous. After all, it was only the worst kind of Mortal Foundation within Foundation Establishment. He would probably need to continue improving his cultivation to further expand his spiritual sense.

He immediately said, "Let's go, continue to the Green Emerald Mountains, and see if we can find those Soul Bodies Huanmeng mentioned."

The members of Seiya formed a team and explored the Green Emerald Mountains.

With the help of spiritual sense, their treasure-hunting efficiency was unprecedentedly high. Before long, they saw a purple Demonic Beast lion guarding a cave, inside of which were purple crystals that looked very precious.

Wang Long and the others temporarily stopped there, observing carefully, and even sent someone to engage in combat, trying to find a way to seize the treasure... Meanwhile, Yan Xiao left the Yan Family and came to the Green Emerald Mountains alone.

He hid in a shaded spot, looking at the lush mountains, and said as if to himself, "Teacher, is this the Green Emerald Heaven?"