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It was truly a high-tech marvel, and just the name that Li Hong had given it sent a chill down Mark's spine.
This was something extraordinary, something that could change the world—there was no exaggeration in that statement.
While those internet giants were reveling in VR and AR technologies, they were merely playing with shadows when faced with the impact of a true virtual world.
To put it bluntly, in the face of a genuine virtual reality, VR and AR were nothing more than paper tigers.
At the same time, Mark quickly understood why Li Hong wanted him to contact Penguin Group.
Once this virtual world was unleashed, the game industry would truly enter an ice age. Aside from companies that could master this virtual realm, all other gaming enterprises would face the threat of bankruptcy or having to pivot entirely.
“Boss, is this... really true?” Mark stammered, pointing at the helmet on the table, his face filled with astonishment.
Li Hong smiled and nodded at Mark, then explained, “There’s no need to doubt; this is real!”
“Oh my God! What am I hearing...” Mark covered his mouth, overwhelmed with joy.
Fortunately, he managed to maintain some self-control. After a fit of wild laughter, he quickly left the office to contact Penguin Group.
Li Hong shook his head with a smile, not displeased by Mark's reaction.
After all, Mark and his team were people he had brought out from Shroud World; they were good partners he knew well. After such a long time together, he had come to understand Mark somewhat.
This guy was like that—whenever something exciting happened, he would immediately tear away his civilized facade and transform into a wild gorilla.
Fortunately for Li Hong, he didn’t have time to dwell on such trivial matters. His mind was consumed with thoughts about how to manufacture this Virtual Helmet.
He had seen the blueprints and watched Mark assemble it.
It was simple enough; assembling the helmet wasn't particularly difficult. With some time and practice, anyone could become a skilled assembler.
However, Li Hong wasn't troubled by the complexity of the assembly process. His real concern was who to assign the task of assembly.
This was no trivial matter, as the assembly process involved the confidentiality of the blueprints. Therefore, it was an operation that required a high level of secrecy.
He couldn't trust workers hired from outside. The stakes in this virtual world were too high to risk outsourcing the job.
To produce these helmets, he could only rely on people he trusted.
Fortunately, this was manageable. Previously, he had brought tens of thousands from the Soul Clan to Blue Star. These individuals had been modified by the Supreme God, and their loyalty to Li Hong was firmly established, so there was no need for concern.
Moreover, with a production line of thousands, they could quickly churn out a large batch of qualified products.
With this thought, Li Hong felt a weight lift off his shoulders.
As long as there were no issues during the assembly process, he wouldn't have to worry about anything else.
After all, once assembled, the helmet would be imbued with divine power, making it impervious to damage even from the most advanced tools.
After pondering for a moment, Li Hong suddenly realized he had overlooked a crucial aspect.
That was the program for the virtual world!
The stark emptiness of the table left a deep impression on him.
The bare table itself wasn't a big deal. But the real core—the virtual world—was nothing more than a desolate island.
"This won't do; I need to fill in the content as soon as possible," Li Hong thought to himself.
If it remained this empty, it wouldn't serve much purpose.
After all, they couldn't expect people to buy the helmet just to gaze at the island without being able to do anything else, could they?
Fortunately, the helmet's programming wasn't too advanced; it still relied on internet connectivity.
As long as they set up the server properly and connected the sold helmets to it, they could achieve any desired outcome.
At this thought, Li Hong suddenly realized the expandability of this helmet.
It seemed that this helmet could be used not only as a gaming device but also as a substitute for PCs and smartphones!
At the very least, they could transfer all the programs they could think of onto this platform.
With the immersive experience of the Virtual Helmet, who would still be foolish enough to use a smartphone or a PC?
"What the hell, this is a game changer!" Li Hong exclaimed in astonishment.
If things turned out as he imagined, what would be left for the internet?
Wouldn't companies like Apple, Google, and Intel go bankrupt one by one?
Thinking about this made Li Hong's mood sour.
This was no joke; if things escalated, wouldn't these companies send hitmen after him?
Not to mention that cutting off someone's financial lifeline is akin to killing their parents. If this continued, none of these big corporations would spare him.
"Forget about everything else for now. It's better to focus on making games first. Once I have a solid foundation, I can slowly encroach on these guys," Li Hong thought to himself.
If one were to attempt to eliminate all these companies in one fell swoop, Li Hong would probably not even know how he met his end.
One must eat a meal bite by bite and walk a path step by step.
Jumping ahead is not a good thing; once pulled down, the fall could be catastrophic.
Compared to the troublesome iIndustry and the internet sector, the Game Industry is much simpler.
Instead of tackling those tough nuts to crack, focus on the Game Industry. Once the virtual world has fully developed, it won't be too late to deal with them gradually.
Having made up his mind, Li Hong decided to let the designers at his company start developing games right away.
At the very least, they needed to have the games ready before they could assemble and sell their headsets. Otherwise, if someone bought one only to face a bare panel, they would surely curse Li Hong and his ancestors!
Such unethical deeds were not something Li Hong dared to commit.
Before he could ponder these thoughts further, a pleasant ringing suddenly echoed from his waist.
Ever since Yuchen had criticized Li Hong's ringtone for being unpleasant, he had changed it to a soothing piano piece.
This was indeed the sound of his incoming call.
Li Hong took out his phone and immediately smiled.
“Hello, Ma Ge, what’s up?”
Indeed, the caller was none other than his good friend Ma Ge.
“What on earth are you all doing? Previously when I asked if you were selling your company, you said no. Fine, if you’re not selling, I’ll just invest. But now that we’ve agreed on the investment, you tell me you’re selling?” Ma Ge complained.
Li Hong's sudden change of heart completely baffled him. Just a moment ago, he had been adamant about not selling, and now he was agreeing to sell after negotiating a stake?
"Cough, cough... This is all my fault; I didn't think it through. I thought our team was sufficient to operate the Goddess Alliance while developing a new game. But now I've realized we can't manage both," Li Hong said casually.
"So, you decided to sell your stake to focus on your new game?" Ma Ge asked, still skeptical.
This was too suspicious! Li Hong had been so resolute before; how could he suddenly change his mind?
Although Ma Ge was eager to acquire the stake, he couldn't quite grasp what was really going on. This abrupt reversal felt like there might be a trap involved.
Li Hong didn't blame Ma Ge for being surprised; in the business world, where deception abounds, it's always wise to be cautious.
However, Ma Ge would never guess the true reason behind this shift.
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