Xie Biqi walked into the Special Review Bureau and looked at the rows of computers and screens.

Dr. Huang was staring at the largest screen, which displayed a countdown timer with bright red numbers precise to the second.

At this moment, less than 24 hours remained, and the seconds in the last column were still rapidly decreasing...

It was—the countdown to the public testing of "Game Different World"!

"Doctor, how is it going?"

Xie Biqi asked.

"Although we can't influence the official website, lowering the search popularity of 'Game Different World' using various technical methods is not much of a problem."

Dr. Huang spread his hands, "Under the Empire's orders, those portal websites and self-media can only cooperate... But the higher-ups are quite conflicted about such actions. Firstly, the game had several rounds of closed beta tests earlier, establishing its reputation, so even with current restrictions, there are still tens of millions of fans..."

Xie Biqi immediately felt a headache, a liver ache, a pain everywhere...

However, there was little point in worrying about these matters right now: "And then?"

"Then, we don't know if foreign players will be able to join during the public testing... But judging from the fact that the game's official website is accessible from abroad, the probability is high... If we impose restrictions, while foreign countries heavily promote it, our initially accumulated advantage might be completely lost... As for coordinating with other nations, retreating and advancing together, jointly developing the game resources and such... I believe you don't harbor such naive thoughts."

"Human nature is selfish, and countries even more so operate based on interests..." Xie Biqi nodded, "So what is the higher-ups' plan?"

"To suppress the popularity of other aspects, at least keywords and posts about things like superpowers and the real world need to be controlled online. Other than that, treat it as an ordinary game... Everything must wait until after this round of public testing starts, then we can continue to devise plans..."

After all, "Game Different World" had a history of problems during its closed beta, perhaps this public testing would only involve ten thousand people.

It could also possibly pull in all of humanity into the game—although unlikely, it cannot be said to be non-existent!

"Is this the only way?"

Xie Biqi felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

And as the countdown approached zero, more and more people began to pay attention to that game's official website.

From the president of the Star Ring Alliance to the Emperor and Prime Minister of the Da Xia Empire... A large number of tycoons and high-ranking officials... Those in the know like Edward and many uninformed gamers... All these people, whether they were decision-makers or informed individuals, were anxiously awaiting fate's decree.

Time ticked away second by second, until it reached 11:59:59 PM on March 2nd!

"Adding a larger number of players, to accelerate the absorption ceremony, is feasible, so then..."

In the villa, Zhong Shenxiu toyed with the 'Heart's Key' and suddenly smiled, "Let's begin!"

March 3rd, midnight.

Yuan Grotto Heaven.

Countless humans waiting on the "Game Different World" website saw the changes on the site.

A fireworks effect, probably costing only about fifty cents, burst on the website, becoming exceedingly festive:

[Thank you for your support, public testing officially begins!]

[Login method: Silently chant 'Lord of Order, God of Games, Master of Data, Protector of Players'... All who recite this revered name may be chosen to enter the game!]

[Public testing update released!]

[Nine new beginner villages established, public testing players will be randomly placed at various Resurrection Points and wild areas of the game!]

What about the Cultivation Technique NPCs?

Although Zhong Shenxiu raised many dogs in Yan Han, and could even directly move Er Ha's Quanrong Clan over, he couldn't be bothered with the hassle and simply 'enlightened' nine spirits to make up the numbers.

...

Special Review Bureau.

Shen Mo slammed his fist down on the console, "As expected... the least desirable scenario! Directly reciting the revered name to enter the game!"

"Do bad things always have a way of happening?"

Dr. Huang murmured as well.

"Log on immediately, prepare for observation! We have to estimate roughly how many players have entered and it would be best to record and file every new player!"

Shen Mo roared.

At that moment, even he had to enter the game as basic manpower, beginning to stand guard outside Resurrection Square.

"Lord of Order, God of Games, Master of Data, Protector of Players..."

...

At this moment, Zhong Shenxiu felt an endless array of mysterious connections.

Within a short time, at least ten million people had chanted his revered name.

If he hadn't already achieved his Dharma Body, perhaps the sheer volume of this information would have been enough to contaminate him somewhat.

"Chanting the revered name is tantamount to exposing oneself completely before me..."

Zhong Shenxiu tossed the 'Key of Heart' and began to draw at random.

Supplying millions or tens of millions of players at once?

Even for him, that would be enough to make him spew blood—Heavenly Show Points would go bankrupt...

Providing players with the power to traverse between two realms, to sculpt their character's appearance, to refresh revivals... all required a massive amount of mana to support.

If it weren't for the Key of Heart, any other being with a Dharma Body wouldn't make such a losing deal, and it would be extremely difficult to sustain.

"So... let's start with a hundred thousand!"

Zhong Shenxiu thought for a moment and began to establish connections.

...

Grotto Heaven.

Resurrection Square.

"Everyone, pay attention and keep your eyes on this place!"

Xie Biqi, who had just logged on, commanded.

By now, all the hands that the Daxia Alliance could use had arrived, and they had even recruited many part-time players.

"Although the official has added other newbie villages, this place is sure to be one of the main cities. Estimate the flow of people and try to capture as much as possible!"

"Daoist professionals, get your Image Retention Technique ready. If anyone's spiritual power is running low, come over here—I've prepared Divine Essence Fruit!"

Shen Mo also coughed and looked at 'Motherly Mid Laner Protector' and the few other mages present.

Although Daoist careers aren't as strong as Martial Artists initially and Ninth Grade Daoists can only play with some illusion techniques, they can be very useful.

For instance... the 'Image Retention Technique', which works like a camera, could record certain segments of light and images for safekeeping.

Unfortunately... the Daoist heritage is difficult, and there are far too few mages.

The Daxia Alliance could only scrounge up a handful of them, and 'Motherly Mid Laner Protector' and 'Please Call Me Boss He' were amongst the absolute main forces.

Swoosh swoosh!

The next moment, a surge of white light flooded above Resurrection Square.

A tide of people!

An endless sea of people, once they numbered over ten thousand!

Resurrection Square was not small, but it still couldn't accommodate ten thousand people. The new players appeared in batches.

The first hundred or so new players were refreshed into the game, curiously looking around at everything.

Most of them were young people, both male and female, and there was a good mix of foreigners among them.

Edward opened his eyes and, looking at all this, murmured, "Praise the Lord of Order... this is truly a miracle!"

"Foreigners?"

Xu Sheng looked at Edward, his face still showing surprise.

He had just idly recited something from the official website because it seemed interesting, and then... he had actually entered the game?

But wait... was this really a game? Or could it be a case of transdimensional travel?

Despite having read plenty of such novels, the reality of actually being transported didn't excite him that much.

After all, who knew how dangerous and difficult another world could be? They say that even the ancient landlords couldn't eat fine rice and meat at every meal...

"Welcome new players, we are the first guild of 'Game Different World'—the Daxia Alliance. Please keep order and proceed out of Resurrection Square!"

Jiang Shang wore a warm smile on his face as he stepped forward to guide the players, handing out newcomer guides as he went.

The stupid suggestion made by some members to have each player register and fill out forms as they emerged was directly voted down—such an idea was tantamount to making enemies with all new players!

The clueless rookies stumbled out of Resurrection Square, while the white light behind them continued to refresh new arrivals.

Shen Mo and Xie Biqi exchanged glances, nodding approvingly as they watched 'Motherly Mid Laner Protector' and the other Daoists quietly casting their spells.

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