If we talk about high technology in the Otherworld, there's no doubt that this Virtual Network Division is at the pinnacle of cutting-edge advancements in this realm!
After the Great Cataclysm, humans still couldn't reconnect to the internet, and communicators barely had any signal beyond a short range.
Yet, in this vast Otherworld, which is countless times larger than Earth, there exists a Virtual Network that spans the entire world!
According to the information Su Xiaobai gathered, the Virtual Network is connected through the omnipresent 'Heaven's Will', linking countless cities, countless races, and countless regions—its scale is beyond comprehension!
"The omnipresent Heaven's Will… this is interesting!"
"That means, as long as I log into the Virtual Network, I can access information about the entire Otherworld, right?"
"That's actually good news!"
A glint flashed in Su Xiaobai's eyes.
Without hesitation, he headed straight for the Virtual Network Division.
On the way, he encountered some Demi-God Martial Commanders, leading troops in search of clues regarding the death of the City Lord's son. Many peak-tier Martial Commanders and Demi-God Martial Commanders from the Otherworld were being interrogated.
As for elite Martial Commanders?
They weren't even under suspicion.
After all, the City Lord's son was at least at the standard Martial Commander level and was equipped with top-tier armor and various life-saving techniques. Without an overwhelming power gap of at least two ranks, it would have been impossible to kill him so swiftly that he couldn't even call for help.
Thus, Su Xiaobai—the true culprit, who was only at the elite Martial Commander level—simply walked past them without raising suspicion.
"So this is the Virtual Network Division?"
"It really feels like stepping into another world!"
Upon entering, Su Xiaobai had the illusion of being inside a human base's Warrior Hall.
The floor was smooth and reflective, the decor was full of sci-fi aesthetics, yet when he turned around, the opposite side was still lined with traditional-style shops…
This bizarre blend of two different eras felt quite surreal to him.
"I want to enter the Virtual Network!"
Su Xiaobai approached the reception desk and stated his purpose directly.
Moments later, he was led to a private training room.
Besides various training facilities, the room contained a transparent cylindrical device.
According to the staff's explanation, as long as one entered the device, focused their mind, and elevated their spiritual power, they would immediately be transported into the Virtual Network world.
Su Xiaobai followed the instructions.
Stepping inside, he closed his eyes and extended his spiritual power upward.
The moment his spiritual power touched a certain activation mechanism, his consciousness suddenly detached!
When he 'opened his eyes' again, he was no longer in the transparent device or the training room. Instead, he found himself in a bustling city, filled with people and lively commotion!
"Please enter a username!"
A mechanical voice suddenly rang out. It was impossible to tell if the voice was male or female.
Using his real name was out of the question!
Might as well use an alias.
"Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon!"
Su Xiaobai directly used the name of his spiritual weapon as his in-game alias.
"Username successfully registered!"
"Sculpted Moon Azure Dragon, welcome to the Virtual Network World!"
"The Virtual Network World offers tremendous assistance in combat, cultivation, and martial techniques!"
Combat, cultivation, martial techniques?
So, in a way, the Virtual Network is also a "martial technique marketplace"?
On Earth, there was no such thing as a martial technique marketplace because all major factions kept their techniques strictly confidential. Unless one participated in high-end auctions meant for elite warriors, the only other way to acquire martial techniques was through plundering.
But in the Otherworld, the Virtual Network had taken over that role—offering martial techniques, training methods, and battle experience to all.
"Your current access level is Level 1. You may enter 'Newborn City' and the 'Illusory Tower'!"
"In Newborn City, you can use training points to purchase martial techniques, training manuals, and combat guides. You can also trade with others to obtain martial techniques, cultivation insights, and battle strategies!"
Su Xiaobai's eyes gleamed.
So that's how it works!
The Virtual Network had its own currency—training points!
With training points, one could trade with others.
Battle experience, cultivation insights, and martial techniques—all these could be exchanged without needing a physical copy, just through text or images.
That's the true function of the Virtual Network!
"Currently, the primary way to earn training points is through the Illusory Tower!"
"The Illusory Tower has a total of 108 floors. Based on statistical analysis:
Ordinary Spirit-level warriors can reach the 10th floor. Each floor cleared grants 100 training points. Clearing the 10th floor grants an extra Spirit-level martial technique!
Elite Spirit-level warriors can reach the 20th floor. Floors 11 and beyond reward 200 training points per floor. Clearing the 20th floor grants an extra Spirit-level martial technique!
Peak Spirit-level warriors can reach the 30th floor. Floors 21 and beyond reward 300 training points per floor. Clearing the 30th floor grants an extra Spirit-level martial technique!
Pseudo-Transcendent warriors can reach the 40th floor. Floors 31 and beyond reward 400 training points per floor. Clearing the 40th floor grants an extra Super-Spirit martial technique!
Transcendent-level warriors cannot challenge the Illusory Tower. The system will automatically upgrade their access level and unlock new locations!"
Pseudo-Transcendent, also known as Demi-God level, could only reach the 40th floor?
And Transcendent warriors couldn't challenge the tower at all?
Then who was meant to clear the floors beyond the 40th?
Just as Su Xiaobai pondered this, the Virtual Network's mechanical voice answered his unspoken question:
"If your strength is exceptional, you may continue challenging higher floors. Each floor cleared will reward training points according to the previous rules!"
"If you are stuck on a floor, you may repeatedly challenge it. As long as you show progress in the Virtual Network's statistical records, you will receive training points!"
"Additionally, each floor has its own leaderboard. If you rank in the top 100 of a floor, you will receive extra training points. Every time you break your own ranking record, you will earn additional training points!"
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Beyond the 40th floor, it all depended on personal skill.
The stronger you were, the higher you climbed, and the more training points you earned.
If you weren't strong enough, no problem—you could refine your techniques, study battle strategies, and repeatedly challenge the same floor. As long as you improved or climbed the leaderboard, you'd still be rewarded!
With this system, training points could continuously accumulate!
"Finally, please note that when you enter the Virtual Network World, real-world martial techniques cannot be used. Only techniques recognized by the Virtual Network will be effective!"
"As a newcomer, the system will gift you three Spirit-level martial techniques: one for body refinement, one for weapon mastery, and one for elemental abilities. Please make your selection and proceed to the Illusory Tower to begin your challenge!"