'Colossus: What did I do wrong?'
'Colossus: MMP, why are you hitting a baby? Whine, whine!'
'Colossus: That day, as usual, I went out for a stroll, when suddenly a young man appeared. Without a word, he climbed onto my head and impaled me.'
...
The comments flooded in, all expressing sympathy for the Colossus. Its helpless cries and the sheer powerlessness at the moment of its fall resonated deeply with everyone.
"I really..."
Before Mo Zhi could explain, countless black mists surged from the fallen stone statue. Upon contact with the air, they instantly transformed into numerous black spikes.
The black spikes pierced Mo Na's body with lightning speed, giving Mo Zhi no time to react, and forcibly ejected her consciousness from Mo Na's body.
Invaded by the black mist, Mo Na's seven orifices sprayed black gas like a deflating balloon, and then, with a 'thump,' she collapsed.
"Huh?"
"What's going on?"
The screen flashed, and the perspective plunged into chaos, as if a soul were traversing an abyss.
As light appeared, Mo Zhi discovered they had been teleported back to the main hall of the starting point.
Mo Na lay there quietly, a shadowy humanoid figure standing beside her, displaying a hint of thoughtful consideration.
Wang Da'er, still resting peacefully on the altar, stirred slightly. Mo Na moved her fingers, stood up, and looked around with confusion.
Rumble!!
Following an earth-shattering tremor, a statue of an ape-like creature within the hall slowly shattered.
She had successfully unlocked the first statue.
"Next, in the cave by the sea... the slow-moving Colossus..."
"Defeat it..."
Duo Er Ming's voice echoed again, and Mo Zhi's consciousness poured back into Mo Na's body.
After regaining control of the body, Mo Zhi first took a turn, checking for any discomfort. Then, she examined the body for any abnormalities.
It was impossible for such a level of black mist to enter the body without leaving any symptoms. However, after searching, she found nothing unusual.
She only felt that her hands were a bit darker than before, but considering the sun exposure from traveling day and night, Mo Zhi didn't pay much attention to it.
"Here I come, second Colossus, your grandpa is here!"
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With the release of the world's first two VR titles, wealthy and leisurely players gradually entered the VR world.
Experiencing the distinct technological achievements of the new era.
Each player's progress varied. PDD woke up a bit later and, just as he was getting a grasp of the game rules, was on his way to find a Colossus.
"Wow, the feeling of galloping on horseback is so f***ing awesome!!"
"Do you guys know? That feeling of the wind on your face, extreme mental and physical relaxation, so incredibly freeing."
Unburdened by his excess weight, PDD experienced the sensation of riding and flying in the VR world through Wang Da'er's body, finding it exceptionally unique.
That feeling of lightness and strength was something he deeply yearned for.
The freedom of the VR world astonished him. It was like an open world with incredibly high freedom, coupled with five-sense feedback.
It was a paradise for players like him who weren't in great physical shape in reality.
However,
PDD's excitement didn't last long. When he traversed mountains and rivers to reach the peak where the first Colossus was located, the moment he saw the Colossus, his blood pressure shot up rapidly.
With his already mediocre physique, PDD couldn't endure it as well as Mo Zhi.
"Beep! Beep!"
"Beep! Beep!"
[Detecting abnormal player blood pressure readings... Processing... Please wait...]
"What's my dad's dad called~~"
"What's my dad's mom called~~"
In the blink of an eye, the scene before PDD vanished, replaced by a cheerful amusement park.
PDD himself was placed on a rocking car to calm his nerves.
"Damn it!"
PDD, his face flushed red, got off the rocking car, spewing profanities.
However, these protective measures were quite effective, and PDD's blood pressure, heart rate, and other physiological indicators significantly returned to normal.
His nerves, just startled by the colossal creature, gradually relaxed.
'Hahaha~~ I'm dying of laughter.'
'The designer is a true genius. Teacher PDD clearly triggered the system's protection mechanism.'
'Designer: If you can't play, go back to the kids' table!'
'Old Piao's blood pressure was clearly too high just now, affecting his real-world health, so the safety mechanism was triggered. It's just that this relaxation method is too bizarre!'
...
The viewers couldn't help themselves. The designer was truly wicked, arranging him on a rocking car to reflect if he couldn't play.
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"Hmph!"
With his blood pressure stabilized, PDD successfully exited the game. He removed his helmet and lit a mosquito coil.
"My goodness!"
"I really can't play this game. That thing is truly massive. You guys haven't experienced that immersive feeling in the game. How do I put it..."
PDD gestured animatedly: "It's like someone is choking you, your feet are welded to the ground with cement, you can't scream and you can't move, it's incredibly desperate."
Even back in reality, recalling the feeling of that moment, PDD still felt a lingering fear. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Forget it, forget it. I just had surgery not long ago, and my heart isn't great. I won't play."
"However, that protection mechanism is really hilariously absurd!"
He had been "cut leeks" by Bao Xue's access module and instinctively resisted their game. So, in a choice between the two, he chose to stream "Wang Da'er and the Colossus" produced by Ling Jing first.
If the effect was good, he wouldn't play Bao Xue's "Stellar" anymore.
As it turned out, he was directly kicked out. He had no choice but to play "Stellar." Now, he could only hope that "Stellar" wouldn't cause any trouble.
"Brothers, let's switch games. People with poor physical condition really can't play this thing produced by Ling Jing."
"It seems that fitness and maintenance are still very necessary."
Pinching the fat on his belly, PDD sighed, "Otherwise, even if VR games give you opportunities, you can't experience them."
...
As time passed, more and more players entered "Wang Da'er and the Colossus."
Each person was unique, and everyone saw a different "Wang Da'er" or "Mo Na." However, without exception, players who were not disqualified by their health metrics.
When saving the other half lying on the altar, they were exceptionally diligent.
Lin Fan was one of them.
When he entered the game and saw Mo Na's fair face, he inexplicably felt that Mo Na bore a striking resemblance to his wife, who had passed away in an accident.
He froze at that moment, rubbing his eyes several times, but he could still see his wife's shadow.
"Xiao Rou?"
Lin Fan, his voice hoarse, instinctively called out. He reached out to touch Mo Na's face, then quickly retracted his hand.
"Perhaps I miss you too much."
"To think that in this world, I have the chance to see you again."
The man slightly raised his head, trying his best not to let tears fall.
He clenched the Sword of Bygone Days in his hand, his gaze gradually hardening.
"Wait for me, I will definitely be able to revive you!"
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