books44 Chapter 913 - 7: A Strange New Player?
Chapter 913 - 7: A Strange New Player?
Sword Casting Manor.Due to expansion, the main gate has been moved to the mountainside. The gate exudes a sense of weight and presence, with two lampposts made by Jiucai Rong on each side, shouting "Welcome," "Welcome"...
The manager personally greets everyone, making the sincerity palpable.
There's also a couplet by the gate.
[Candle extinguished, embers burn, soul scorched, the spirit persists]
[Fate forges the furnace, Blade, Spear, Sword and Halberd carry forward]
The calligraphy dances like a dragon and phoenix, emanating a sharpness that feels like it pierces the heart and mind.
The several hundred newly logged-in blacksmiths stand dazed, their minds still replaying the mythical scenes just witnessed, overwhelmed by the regal aura of the Night Emperor.
They finally experienced the feeling that previous blacksmiths felt on the game's first launch: the terrible pressure that seemed to glue their throats shut with sticky rice cake, leaving them breathless, their hearts seemingly stopping.
Bai Xiaotao let out a breath, gasping for air, after a moment of relief, couldn't help but exclaim:
"Is this what it means to be an Immortal... Just the mere presence of their aura is so terrifying, but it demonstrates how sensitive the game's perception functions are, able to replicate such pressure which doesn't exist in reality."
"And, these people are quite skilled! They understand psychology."
"The introductory cinematic just now was truly a perfect work of art!"
As a seasoned veteran player, he quickly sensed the sincerity of these people.
How to bring the deepest, most instinctive shock to this group of new players?
Emotions are channeled layer by layer, erupting.
They first played the video of the Sacrificial Era's final battle, showing Night Emperor, Xin Xichen, the artist, Jiu Shui... and others competing for Immortal Fate. The editing of this mythical battle alone, from every angle, was incredibly professional, definitely crafted by a master.
It made the audience's blood boil!
But this scene was ultimately too lofty for the newly entering blacksmiths.
At first glance, it seemed like a mythical blockbuster, giving the blacksmiths a sense of vanity.
The artist's battle lacked a sense of immersion, akin to humans sitting in a movie theater; no matter how impressive the scenes in the film are, they remain merely impressive, not integrating into reality.
And them?
Next, they cleverly utilized the Immortal "Night Emperor" from the artist's battle, broadcasting a real-time live-action opening animation, bringing the immersion closer.
As the Night Emperor roams the city of Xi Rong in the broadcast, eating and drinking, there's an intimate feeling, as if he were no longer the cold Immortal Tao Venerate.
Joking with his wife from time to time, reminiscing about The Shop and the little cake, checking on the development of Shi Youxing and Shi Youyou, finally igniting emotions fully: bestowing Immortal Fate upon Zhang Huaping.
This was absolutely the crowning touch.
Most new players during the public test had done their homework, familiarizing themselves with these NPCs through the forum.
Zhang Huaping, in particular, had the closest relationship with them, being a high-level NPC beneficial in the early stages for the blacksmiths, already strong in the Four Viscera Realm.
And now?
Appearing as an Immortal before Zhang Huaping, bestowing Immortal Fate.
Every segment and plot was meticulously designed, with emotion, drawing the blacksmiths' perspective closer while showcasing the highest achievements of the older generation veteran blacksmiths, who had already become Immortals.
"This opening is absolutely a work of art, worthy of being called the ninth art." Bai Xiaotao felt the immense sincerity, shouting: "These beasts understand human nature so well, they understand the layout so well!"
The bullet screen was exploding, listening to this game anchor's layer-by-layer analysis, it felt fantastic, with a group of people chatting:
"Damn, so that's how it is!"
"Zhang Huaping: So, was I, just about to start work, also a part of your opening animation play?"
"Zhang Huaping: Damn it, I thought you really bestowed Immortal Fate on me, turns out I was just used for show."
"Zhang Huaping: This generation of bosses really know how to play."
"Zhang Huaping: Damn it, are you trying to scare me again, won't you let me go?"
...
The bullet screen was full of joy, everyone was Zhang Huaping.
After coming back to his senses, Bai Xiaotao felt his logged-in character's body, his whole body was ancient bronze, adorably petite, standing at 1.4 meters tall.
His skin was hard and when he tapped it, it made a clanking sound.
According to the pre-launch materials on the official website, this was the classic starting character: Money Child.
He looked at the [Switch Character Page], finding several new launch packs available on the new face-customization interface, with optional premium characters.
"So they start by giving a free basic character, but for the rest you have to switch characters on your own?"
Bai Xiaotao pondered for a moment, considering how to gain an advantage on the first day of the launch.
The first step was definitely falling into the trap of these cunning guys, first taking a loan to get a premium character...
But what next?
As a high-level player, playing with style was still quite a challenge.
He wasn't planning on competing with those veteran test blacksmiths, since the game chose not to delete the closed beta data, they were many versions ahead, so just consider them NPCs.
His competitors were the same batch of new players.
Bai Xiaotao felt quite fortunate, entering on the first day of the public beta.
Being a day earlier, he could perhaps find some moneymaking job, create some small commodities, then sell them to players logging in over the next few days, and there would be his initial accumulation, wouldn't it?
"Brothers, watch me, a high-level player, show you how to play a game." Bai Xiaotao walked into the manor square.
First, in view, was a huge Turtle Shell Wooden Fish, which had become a landmark building of the square.
And at this moment.
In the center of the square, a vast mythical spell water-screen mirror displayed Phoenix Yi performing, her gentle song echoed throughout the manor, reverberating continuously.
The elegant and cheerful melody seemed to contain the meaning of destruction and rebirth; this cross-world folk-style song couldn't be better sung by Phoenix Yi, the reborn Auspicious Beast.
Even Bai Xiaotao was tempted to hum along.
And above the entrance of the blacksmith shop, a small screen was playing next door's Celestial Destiny world's AFK pet—Divine Craftsman Daojiu, his blacksmithing segment, immortal light shone, and an Immortal Weapon instantly came out, leaving an impression of coolness and handsomeness!
After Divine Craftsman Daojiu finished blacksmithing, he looked solemnly and said, "If you're my brother, then come forge! This is a real man's profession! Join our blacksmith shop in the first test! Let's create brilliance together."
The footage kept replaying.
In the Spirit Farmer Area as well, next door's Shennong Mudworker's small screen video was hanging, along with various blessings and invitations to join.
Hairpin Lady Tower was no different, hanging with a video of Lin Meimei.
This was a whole new recruiting mode, just like new university students entering university, each club showcasing its strength, hoping to recruit more newcomers.
While pondering which secondary profession to choose among the crowd, Bai Xiaotao suddenly spotted a new blacksmith girl.
She was cautiously looking around, appearing extremely vigilant, crouching on a small step in a corner, seemingly recording something, constantly observing each new player's expression and demeanor with care.
[Xu Jiayu]
He looked at the ID name above her head, a rare serious person, like a native name.
He couldn't help but approach her cautiously to see what she was writing, instead of playing the game after launch, she was exploring everywhere, strolling around this great mountain city?
The scenery here was great!
Looking at the scenery enthusiasts next to him, the girls were joyfully running around.
But as soon as he got closer, he discovered that this Money Lolita was squatting on the stairs, writing in the native language, tremblingly writing a [Pseudo-human Observation Diary]
"I discovered the den of an advanced pseudo-human civilization..."