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Discussions about the new topic in Digital City did not cease throughout the night. Theoretically, data-based life forms do not require rest, except for those accustomed to it from the Virtual World, most people do not have the habit of sleeping.

However, this time, whether they were commoners without the habit of sleep or nobles who were accustomed to it, all were eagerly awaiting the official news.

For the commoners, this might be the only chance in their entire lives to enjoy the legendary Virtual World.

As for the nobles who had already entered and could leave the Virtual World, it was also a tremendous opportunity.

Anyone who could travel from the Virtual Realm to Digital City had made a name for themselves, at least enough to be a member of the Central Federation Special Combat Forces.

Their status was exceedingly high, yet for many, their limits had already been determined, and a new world, reportedly several times more advanced than Zhuxian World, presented a brand new track.

Who would want to remain stagnant? Who wouldn’t want to start over?

This resulted in a dramatic reversal of the national war outcome, which failed to make the headlines, that in itself was an extraordinary spectacle.

Throughout the long night of discussion, most people were debating whether the official announcement was real or just an empty promise. Publicly, they claimed that everyone had the chance, but what if, once the opening occurred, the available spots had already been predetermined?

Although that’s what most people thought, the internet discussions didn’t reflect much of this view as many enjoyed mocking reality. However, this time, everyone hoped for a miracle, at least until the answer was revealed...

Finally... after a long night of waiting, at nine o’clock the next day, the result everyone had been waiting for appeared on the official bulletin.

’After the ceaseless efforts of our forebears, we now formally announce that the Central Federation will fully open a new Virtual World, a vast world hundreds of times larger than the Zhuxian World, capable of accommodating tens of billions of people even in its initial phase, by our estimates.

It is, to date, the Federation’s largest project! ’

Upon hearing this, every netizen waiting for the news felt their heart leap: immense scale, tens of billions at least, doesn’t that mean?

Even with numerous insiders, there would at least be some spots left over for the likes of them, the average people, right?

With this thought, those who had been sarcastically commenting online quickly deleted their posts, anxiously waiting.

’The first batch of residents to settle in the new world will number one hundred million, the largest migration project to the Virtual Realm to date.

The officials have held multiple meetings to discuss this migration project and place great emphasis on ensuring it is fair, just, and transparent. ..’

Can’t you hurry up and skip these formalities?

Many people watching the live stream felt their hearts in their throats, growing impatient with the hostess’s cliché phrases, yet no one dared to criticise in the live comments, fearing that doing so would mark them and sever their chances with the Virtual Realm forever.

’The number of people involved in this migration project is vast, yet it is still impossible to cover everyone.

The main criterion for this migration will be social contribution.

Those selected please patiently await notification.

To those not selected, do not be disheartened.

The project is massive and has a very high developmental ceiling, so even if you’re not selected this time, any law-abiding and diligent citizen will have ample opportunities in the future.

We will now announce the criteria for selection. ’

’The migration project consists of a self-registration process followed by an official selection, where your social contribution score and merit medals from daily contributions will determine your eligibility...’

Contribution score? Merit medals?

Upon hearing this, the majority of commoners showed a look of disappointment on their faces. In the end... does it still prioritize the wealthy?

The so-called social contribution points refer to the rewards earned within the data world, and naturally, the points earned daily by highly educated engineers cannot be matched by ordinary assembly workers and repair technicians, let alone those born with access to various resources from prominent families.

So, in the end, it’s still none of their business, the ordinary people, right?

A hundred million sounds like a lot, but once you subtract the connections of the influential families, and then the number of engineers accumulated over many years, how many spots are really left for them?

As expected... is it another false hope?

Just as many people were feeling disappointed, a new figure appeared, causing quite a few to be taken aback.

In the official live broadcast, a man dressed in ancient attire appeared.

He looked very young, and his face was unfamiliar.

Those who followed the news knew that, among the younger generation, most could be recognized as scions of influential families.

The successors of data lives are cultivated artificially based on genetics, which makes descendants look very similar to their predecessors.

The faces of family scions were easy to distinguish from those of common folk with just a little attention.

But the man before them was clearly not a scion of any known influential family.

"Next, let us have the new project pioneer, the official first collaborator, Mr. Chen Qing, to talk about the rules of this immigration."

All eyes turned curiously to the man. He... was the pioneer of the new world?

So young?

Many in the Virtual Realm were rubbing their hands in anticipation. A person so young managed to become someone personally received by Elder Hou. How great were the opportunities in that world?

Everyone knew that in the new world, the earlier one could get in, the bigger the opportunity.

Looking at Zhang Zhengyuan and some other self-made newcomers, in a world where the paths to advance were nearly blocked, the Virtual Realm was the only chance to break through those blockades, and a new Virtual Realm represented even bigger opportunities!

"Cough..." Chen Qing cleared his throat, looking at the simulated lights below with some discomfort. He remembered that when he was the chief designer, he was never comfortable with such scenes, always avoiding news releases or interviews if he could.

But this time he knew he couldn’t escape.

Apart from needing to show his face to let the common folk of the Federation know his importance, he was also deliberately flamboyant, intending to provoke action from those lurking in the shadows.

The person who sent him into the Demonic World always made him feel uneasy, an uneasiness that was even greater than that caused by Number One.

"Just as the comrade said earlier, this immigration plan is mainly based on the level of social contribution. However, I must clarify that a high contribution does not guarantee a spot in the first batch."

Many listeners were startled. Some senior engineers became anxious.

Many of them had no special connections and had gotten to where they were solely through academic talents.

The Virtual World was almost monopolized by influential families, and it was difficult for ordinary people to get in no matter how hard they tried.

And now, a new opportunity had arisen, yet they were being told that having a high contribution score wasn’t enough?

What was this all about?

"The immigration is divided into four areas.

.." Chen Qing did not beat around the bush.

With a wave of his hand, a large map appeared on the screen: "First, let me point out that this world is unstable, as it is in the beginning stages of development, and the danger is quite significant.

Those seeking stability should consider waiting for the next batch. "

This was a kindly meant warning, but at the moment obviously no one was heeding it. Based on past experiences, those who played it safe were always left empty-handed. Those who could make a name for themselves in the Virtual Realm were always the ones who rushed in first.

"The four areas we now control are Southeast, West Sea, Southeast, and... the Northern Wasteland!"