vrcanaries Chapter 333 Obtaining the Virtual Space for the Entry (Level A)
Chapter 333 Obtaining the Virtual Space for the Entry (Level A)
At this moment, Lin Yeming had just finished taking a bath, his hair still damp. He was wearing a loose bathrobe, sitting at his desk, the desk lamp casting a warm glow, focused on writing tonight's action report.
The pen tip scratched across the paper with a rhythmic rustling sound, and the room was filled with the faint warmth and tranquility of a post-shower bath.
Suddenly, without warning, that familiar yet cold, semi-transparent interface unfolded before his eyes, and the pale blue light illuminated his still slightly rosy cheeks.
[You have triggered the mission: A Vengeful Spirit from Another Planet!]
[Mission Objective: Goldras has disturbed the spirit of the cosmic emperor Isilis, and his seal is about to break. The warriors guarding him are powerless to stop it. They request that you either seal him back or completely destroy him.]
[Mission Requirements: 1. Seal Isilis. 2. Completely kill Isilis. 3. ???]
[Mission Rewards: Based on mission completion, you will receive the following rewards: one copying privilege for Ultraman Tiga's signature, three privileges to plunder signatures from this monster, and ???.]
Lin Yeming's pen suddenly stopped on the paper, the ink penetrating the paper and leaving a small, abrupt, dark ink dot.
The lingering relaxation after the bath vanished instantly, as if the warmth surrounding me had been blown away by an invisible chill. The lingering steam that had seeped out from under the bathroom door seemed to freeze in the air.
He raised his head, his pupils slightly contracted, staring intently at the system interface that only he could see, his lips unconsciously pursed into a straight line.
The knuckles of the fingers gripping the pen turned slightly white from the force, and the other hand, resting on the edge of the report paper, unconsciously curled its knuckles, gripping the paper and leaving a few fine wrinkles.
As his back straightened instantly, the loose collar of his bathrobe slipped open slightly, revealing his collarbone, which was still damp with a few water droplets.
Only the lamp faithfully shone in the room, casting his motionless shadow long onto the wall behind him, like a statue that had suddenly frozen in time.
"I understand the reasoning."
"You triggered a quest, but why did you create a hidden quest?"
"System, you've gone astray."
"Seal it, or kill it completely." Lin Yeming carefully considered each word of the mission conditions, his gaze lingering for a moment on the third, incomprehensible "???".
The system rarely provides such ambiguous options, which often means that there are more difficult conditions to meet and richer task rewards.
The allure of the Samsung mission was quite strong for Lin Yeming.
His breathing calmed down, but some kind of instinct deep within his body had been completely awakened.
The muscles beneath the bathrobe tauted unconsciously, no longer the languor of someone after a bath, but the tension of a cheetah poised to pounce.
A drop of water finally succumbed to its weight, rolling down his neck, past the hollow of his collarbone, and disappearing into the loose collar of his bathrobe, leaving a fleeting, icy trail.
He didn't act immediately; his brain was working at high speed in a very short time.
Fortunately, the presence of the ancient warrior gene improved his memory, making it easier for him to learn about details.
Isilis?
An emperor who once reigned over the entire universe?
It once put Dyna in a tough fight.
An emperor sealed away for 1.2 billion years.
Leaving aside the others, the last memory made Lin Yeming a little unable to hold back.
Sealed for 1.2 billion years, isn't that equivalent to being banned from a game for 1.2 billion years?
Only the moon and the universe can withstand this, otherwise the server would have been shut down long ago.
Is this guy even able to keep up with the latest version?
However, Lin Yeming would not underestimate his opponent.
A great leader once taught us to despise the enemy strategically, but to take the enemy seriously tactically.
Following this rule, Lin Yeming opened the panel and extracted the last remaining entries for use.
But when he opened the panel, he was a little confused.
Because the original panel suddenly had an additional task reward.
[You can choose any entry about Faibas and copy it here.]
This reward was given by the will of Earth because it was approved by Kallen!
Lin Yeming stared at the newly added line of small, pale gold text on the panel in front of him, his eyelashes trembling slightly.
It wasn't a cold, mechanical prompt from the system, but rather carried a gentle, almost grateful, wave, like the soft echo left by a breeze brushing across the surface of consciousness. This recognition and gift from the will of Earth was entirely different from the system's clearly priced rewards.
“Karen…” he murmured the name of the data life form that was almost integrated with the Earth’s network, his fingertip unconsciously wiping the ink spot left on the paper by his force. “It seems that the ‘recognition’ was more valuable than I thought.”
Faibas is a biological computer monster influenced by human emotions.
What will its vocabulary contain? Will it be the "computer demon" characteristics that lean towards electronic warfare and data manipulation, or something more special that emerged after resonating with Kallen?
With a slight thought, the section on copying entries on the panel immediately expanded, revealing several clear options:
[Copyable entry (Source: Bio-computer monster Faibas/Electronic girl Karen hybrid traits):]
1. Kallen E-90 (Rank B): Creates an illusion to replace her original body; this illusion does not affect her strength.
2. Brainwashing (Level A): Changing another person's cognition or memory.
3. Data Intrusion (Level A): Using data intrusion to manipulate others, but requires the data itself.
4. Virtual Space (Level A): Powerful computing power enables the virtual to be transformed into reality.
5. Body Armor (Class C): Easily withstands Ultraman Tiga's complex attacks.
Lin Yeming's gaze slowly swept over the five options, his fingertips tapping lightly on the cool tabletop.
The B-rank [Kallen E-90] was ruled out first. Creating illusions might be useful, but against a cosmic emperor who could be sealed for 1.2 billion years, this level of cover would likely be of little use, especially since it was only B-rank.
C-rank [Body Armor] is also unnecessary to consider. Being able to withstand Tiga's composite attack sounds good, but it's merely "resistance," and Isilis's power level is clearly far beyond the norm. Defense is not always the best option.
His gaze swept over the remaining three A-level entries.
[Brainwashing]: Altering cognition and memory is a mysterious and unpredictable ability; if used properly, it might be possible to achieve victory without bloodshed. However, the target is Isilis, an emperor whose will has been tempered and refined through 1.2 billion years of sealing; his unwavering resolve is unlikely to be easily shaken. The success rate is questionable, but the risk is extremely high.
[Data Intrusion]: Manipulation requires the existence of an intrusive "data" interface. Isilis is a cosmic emperor, an extremely ancient soul, whose form of existence is closer to a powerful spiritual or energy entity than a mechanical or network life form composed of code and programs.
This term seems less relevant at this moment.
Finally, his gaze settled on the [virtual space].
"Powerful computing power has the ability to turn virtual reality into reality."
Lin Yeming repeated the entry description in a low voice, the sharp light in his eyes gradually calming down and turning into a deeper contemplation.
Virtual and reality.
Data and substance.
This is not as simple as creating an illusion.
The phrase "turning it into reality" implies the possibility of changing the rules of the battlefield.
Especially when he thought about the essence of Faibas and the note "hybrid traits" in the source of this entry, it may not only inherit the "computing power" of Faibas as a biological computer, but also incorporate a certain specialness that touches the "essence of existence" after Karen resonates with the human emotional network.
Most importantly, this entry reminded him of a certain Ultraman.
His unique ability is virtual!
Whether it's for a battle that won't last long or for future plans.
This term has greater potential than others.
Facing an ancient war spirit that has been sealed for 1.2 billion years and is likely filled with resentment and a desire to conquer the real universe, an ability that can blur or even distort the boundaries of reality might create an unexpected advantage.
Moreover, the ambiguous "???" in the mission conditions and the equally unknown "???" in the rewards both suggest that this event may involve variables beyond the conventional "kill" or "seal". A flexible and versatile term with strong control and creativity might be better suited to deal with the unknown.
"System, copy the entry [Virtual Space (Level A)]."
He made his decision, his voice calm yet resolute.
[Command confirmed.]
[Entry being copied... Source: Faibas/Karen mixed traits.]
[Entry: [Virtual Space (Level A)] Copy successful. Loaded into user thesaurus.]
A cool and vast "feeling" instantly flowed through Lin Yeming's body. It wasn't a tangible energy surge, but rather a sudden expansion of his consciousness. Countless flashes of thought, like streams of data, swept through the depths of his mind. Although he couldn't immediately comprehend everything, he clearly sensed that his "connection" with the surrounding space had changed. Tables, chairs, lamps, papers, walls... even the lingering moisture in the air seemed to be perceived, touched, and even... "defined" within a certain range by some invisible "network."
The last stubborn drop of water finally fell from the tip of her hair, spreading a dark hue on the fibers of her bathrobe.
Lin Yeming slowly exhaled and gently put down the pen that had left an ink stain on the report paper.
His movements were composed, as if the tension and decision he had just made had never happened.
Only those eyes, reflecting the residual light of the system's dark blue interface, were even more profound and sharp than before, like undercurrents surging beneath a tranquil lake.
He leaned back in his chair, the loose fabric of his bathrobe brushing against his skin with each movement. Gaining new abilities brought no relaxation; instead, it made him think even more deeply about the upcoming mission.
“Goldras has disturbed the soul of Isilis…” He murmured the key sentence in the mission prompt, “Is it that monster with the ability to transcend space and time? Did its activities accidentally disrupt the balance of the seal? Or is it… that Isilis’s awakening is part of a larger process?”
"The warriors guarding him were powerless to stop him..." This means there was a defensive force present, but they were at a disadvantage. It could be Earth's troops, or it could be another cosmic force. Either way, it indicates that Isilis's power has begun to manifest.
“Seal it, or kill it completely…” Lin Yeming’s fingers unconsciously brushed over the icon of the [Virtual Space] on the entry panel, feeling the touch that was different from the power of Tiga’s light, carrying a slight electronic chill. “Perhaps, there is a third way… to use this newly acquired power between the virtual and the real.”
His gaze returned to the mission rewards—the permission to copy the Ultraman Tiga entry, the number of times he could plunder monster entries, and that tempting "???".
The lucrative rewards of the Samsung mission are worth the risk, but only if he can make good use of all the cards he has.
He still has one more card to play: upgrading the affixes in his hand. However, this random upgrade can only be applied to affixes below grade A.
In other words, as long as you train and upgrade the entries below level A, wouldn't that mean you can easily advance to level A?
Lin Yeming accepted the mission, then changed his clothes and used his teleportation ability to take Silvergon to a planet far from Earth, where he used his abilities to spar with Silvergon.
In the cold vacuum of space, there is no sound, only eternal silence and the cold, lifeless light cast by distant stars.
A void area, where tiny interstellar dust floated, rippled silently in space like waves.
Lin Yeming's figure solidified, firmly "standing" in this weightless environment. There was no solid ground beneath his feet, but the abundant light energy within him and his powerful body control allowed him to remain as stable as if he were standing on the ground.
Almost simultaneously with his appearance, another space beside him seemed to be torn open like a thick curtain, and a massive figure interwoven with silver-gray and deep blue squeezed out. Hilbagon let out a low growl; the sound couldn't travel in a vacuum, but through the special mental link between it and Lin Yeming, it resonated directly in Lin Yeming's consciousness. It shook its enormous head, its dark golden beastly eyes curiously surveying this unfamiliar starry sky, its thick tail swaying unconsciously, stirring up the nearby dust clouds.
"This is it." Lin Yeming conveyed his thoughts through the mental link, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings. This place was far from any star system, and the gravitational environment was relatively simple and stable. Even if a big commotion was caused, it would not be easily detected by conventional means, and it would not affect innocent people.
His first task was to familiarize himself with the newly acquired [Virtual Space (Level A)].
He closed his eyes, letting his mind sink into the depths of his consciousness. The newly formed "veins," carrying a unique chilling aura of data flow, were clearly discernible. He tried to "touch" the surrounding space.
At first, it was just perception. He could "see" the relative position and trajectory of every speck of dust within a radius of about 100 meters centered on himself, and could even vaguely perceive the massive and slow gravitational fluctuations of the two planets further away. This was not vision, but a spatial modeling directly imprinted in his mind.
Then comes intervention.
Lin Yeming extended his finger, concentrating his mind. A point of eerie blue light shone in front of his fingertip, rapidly stretching and expanding into a semi-transparent cube frame, about one meter on each side, constantly flowing with 0 and 1 data runes. The light within the cube was eerily distorted, its color a stark contrast to the pitch-black vacuum outside, presenting a deathly white reminiscent of a laboratory.
"Virtual space... unfolds."
The cube frame suddenly expanded! In an instant, a spherical space with a radius of about fifty meters and whose boundaries faintly shimmered with data streams enveloped Lin Yeming and Hilbagon.
Inside this "sphere," the backdrop of the vacuum of space vanished, replaced by an unreal light. The direction of gravity became definable—with a thought from Lin Yeming, he and Hilbargon landed steadily on a "ground" that appeared out of thin air, composed of streams of data light. He could even simulate faint air pressure and temperature, though these were not essential to them.
“Interesting…” Lin Yeming felt this sense of control. This wasn’t about creating matter, but rather using powerful “computing power” (essentially a special kind of mental power and rule-interference power) to temporarily overwrite reality, defining a domain that followed some of his rules. Here, he could modify physical parameters to a certain extent, create illusions, and even materialize the “attack” part of the data layer.
"Hilbargon, give it a try," Lin Yeming ordered via mental connection.
The silver behemoth roared and charged towards Lin Yeming with tremendous force from its powerful hind legs. The speed was so great that it created a sharp whistling sound even in the simulated "air" of the virtual space.
Lin Yeming neither dodged nor avoided, and his mind stirred again.
The "space" in Hilbargon's charge path suddenly twisted and contorted, as if sinking into an invisible quagmire. Its speed visibly decreased, and its movements became sluggish, as if slowed down several times over. At the same time, dozens of virtual chains made of flashing arcs of electricity shot out from the surrounding data stream walls, wrapping around its limbs and torso.
This is a basic application of "virtual space"—environmental intervention and the constraints of data materialization.
Hilbagun roared in fury, unleashing a savage force. Dark golden energy exploded across its body, snapping many of the arc chains and significantly weakening the slowing effect. After all, it was a monster with A-rank potential, possessing extremely powerful physical strength and energy.
"As expected, the interference effect is reduced when facing units with high energy or strong will." Lin Yeming analyzed calmly, without disappointment. This was to be expected; A-level entries are not invincible.
He canceled the environmental intervention, and with a quick movement, took the initiative to meet them.
In the time that followed, in this desolate interstellar region, streams of light and shadowy beasts constantly intertwined.
By employing various low-level lighting techniques, along with other low-level vocabulary, they managed to hold their own against Hilbargon.
Not only did he improve, but Hilbargon also improved a lot.
He even felt that Hilbargon would soon reach his limit.
At that time, it will evolve directly, which will be of great help to Lin Yeming.