Heroes' Prison

Chapter 237 - 232 All Enter

The two deliverymen, upon seeing the Prison Warden and the prison guards looking respectful, seemed completely unsurprised and said indifferently to the Prison Warden, "We have delivered a batch of virtual reality equipment, intended for every convict in this prison. It’s your responsibility to distribute them. Try to finish as soon as possible, or it would be difficult for us to explain to our superiors."

"Yes, yes, yes! We will complete this task with the utmost speed!" the Prison Warden nodded repeatedly and said to the guards, "Come and move this stuff, distribute it quickly, make sure every convict gets a set of virtual reality equipment!"

Following that, the two employees from Era of Corporation opened the cargo bay of the helicopter. Inside were boxes, each containing a set of virtual reality equipment. These were the most basic virtual reality helmets, not worth much, but for the convicts in the prison, they were invaluable treasures.

The prison guards acted quickly, carrying the batches of virtual reality helmets into Rose Prison.

Huang Yi and the organization behind him had gone through great lengths to smuggle in a single Virtual Ring, yet now, batches upon batches of virtual reality helmets were being delivered openly to Rose Prison.

Such a dramatic change had occurred in just over three months.

Next, the convicts of Rose Prison were about to embark on a new Chapter in their lives.

At the same time, every prison around the world received a batch of virtual reality helmets.

This move has, in essence, allowed every person in the world to enter The Second World, acknowledging that even criminals are human beings.

However, these virtual reality helmets could not access Advanced Classes; the convicts could only attempt to take on Rare Quests. Completing one could instantly transform them into Rare Class Holders, highly respected by everyone in The Second World. If their luck was not as good and they failed to complete the quest, but managed to make more than half progress, that was still quite an accomplishment; at the very least, they would be qualified for a Rare Race. If they couldn’t even reach that, then they would have to live as ordinary people.

In the afternoon, Huang Yi finally logged off.

As soon as he returned to Rose Prison, Huang Yi immediately heard a bustling and lively noise. He opened the door of his cell, stepped out into the corridor, and looked down from the first floor to see people orderly lined up to receive a cardboard box at the door, their faces filled with anticipation.

Some of the convicts who had received their cardboard boxes couldn’t wait to tear them open, revealing a helmet inside – it was indeed a virtual reality helmet. The convicts, their hands trembling slightly, now finally had a way to communicate with the outside world, no longer forever confined within Rose Prison.

"Ah-Yi, we have you to thank for this! Otherwise, they would never have been able to enter The Second World," Lei Shen’s voice sounded from not far away as he walked over slowly.

Huang Yi shook his head, dismissing the thought and said, "It’s all the same. If I hadn’t gotten the Best Newcomer, then it would have been you, and they would still have received the virtual reality helmets."

"However, they are all just seeds now. It’s hard for them to grow significantly without a year’s time, unless they can progress rapidly like you did, catching up in just a few months," remarked Thunder God with his hands behind his back, watching the crowd below.

"Lei Shen, your strength isn’t much less than Dao Feng now, is it?" Huang Yi turned and asked Lei Shen.

Lei Shen shook his head and replied, "Many people say that, but I haven’t yet reached that realm. I’m only barely able to contend with him. If it really came down to a fight, I wouldn’t stand a chance. You might not have seen Dao Feng achieving anything remarkable recently, but he keeps a low profile. Outsiders only ever see the surface," Lei Shen continued, glancing at Huang Yi, "Dao Feng now has an entire Guild as his support. Their membership has already surged past ten million, consisting of relatively high-quality members with branches in various regions across the mainland. Once their headquarters in Xuanyuan City is completed, it will become one of the most popular cities on the continent. Once they start collecting taxes, the daily revenue will be incredible, not to mention income from land leases and so on. In terms of the team, they’re now considering creating an Overseas Fleet. Some craft-oriented players are eagerly researching ship blueprints, estimating that in half a year, they’ll be able to produce some small warships. By then, when they start Conquering Overseas regions and initiating global expansion, all sorts of Treasures and intelligence will be at their fingertips, and Dao Feng’s strength will reach an unimaginable level. After all, he’s currently the number one player in the world, and a two-year lead is not so easily caught up with."

Huang Yi stroked his chin, pondering, "Lei Shen, you have a wealth of experience in the ocean, and before you were imprisoned, you were also one of the top naval officers in the world. In The Second World, you were the first to cross The Ocean and the first to conquer an overseas region. You are a major advantage for us, you have an abundance of naval warfare experience, and I think you can lead a portion of our brothers to expand from overseas first, while I and some other brothers expand on the mainland. If we divide our forces and advance on two fronts, we may catch up to Dao Feng’s guild sooner."

Lei Shen nodded, taking out a cigarette from his pocket, lighting it, and inhaling deeply. He exhaled a ring of smoke comfortably, saying, "That’s what I was thinking, too. Now, aside from the Xuanyuan Clan and the Hall of Famous Generals, there are about a dozen newly established guilds on the mainland of the China Region. It will only become more competitive as time goes on. In a few months, the number of guilds will likely erupt like a geyser. It will be very difficult for us to expand here; at best, we can only advance to a second-tier power. Overseas, the Xuanyuan Clan and others have only just started planning, and they don’t have the capacity to conquer overseas yet, which is where our advantage lies. Moreover, the ocean is countless times broader than the mainland, and in The Second World, the real resources and treasures are hidden within The Ocean. Whoever controls The Ocean controls The Second World. I’m confident I can build an invincible fleet that will roam The Ocean, plundering resources from various seas and conquering island after island, incorporating them into our territory. This has been my dream since I was young. It’s a pity that the real world has too many limitations, and I wasn’t born in the age of navigation. Now in The Second World, I can finally fulfill my long-held wish!" Lei Shen said, his eyes filled with confidence, as if he was about to undertake a grand enterprise.

"Right!" Huang Yi suddenly remembered something and turned his head to look at Lei Shen, "Didn’t you take over a Sun Island? How did you manage that?"

Lei Shen smiled mysteriously, took another drag of his cigarette, and said, "I stumbled upon a damaged Ancient Godship, an Ultimate Battleship. Even though it’s broken, it still has some basic functions, and it was with this Ancient Godship that I finally crossed The Ocean. The Sun Island that I conquered was also thanks to that Divine Ship." Lei Shen shifted the topic to Sun Island, "That Sun Island is now my territory; I am the Island Master. Sun Island is rich in resources, and it’s not too far from the mainland, making it a stepping stone for our conquest of the distant seas."

"So, we’re all set," Huang Yi said, looking down at the line of criminals waiting to receive their virtual helmets.

In half a year, these people would mostly catch up with the main player base and start to be somewhat useful; some of the outstanding ones might even go further and become well-known experts. In a year, they should be fully grown and become highly useful. Although catching up with a level like Dao Feng’s might still be out of reach, Huang Yi and Lei Shen were probably the only ones in Rose Prison who could, signaling the strongest tier in The Second World.

Finished with collecting their helmets, everyone headed to the cafeteria to eat a hearty meal. Every face was smiling, and the speed of their eating quickened, eager to immediately experience The Second World.

"Remember to take on Rare Quests later," Lei Shen said to the crowd. "You have three months to complete the Rare Quests, so there’s no need to rush. These Rare Quests are not about strength but about finding the key points of the mission. Once you find them, everything will fall into place."

Huang Yi took over the conversation, continuing, "Also, don’t reveal your identities. As long as you don’t say who you are, no one will know where you come from. Although some people in The Second World’s forum may guess some general things, these are just speculations after all, and the information that can be guessed is not critical. Always be careful; each of you is one of our secrets, meant to be revealed at the most critical moment."

After giving a few more reminders, Huang Yi and Lei Shen let everyone return to their cells.

Huang Yi watched them, a surge of hope rising in his heart. In the future, they would be rising stars, becoming beacons of hope to topple the World Federation.

In the evening, Huang Yi also entered The Second World.

It was also night in The Second World, and as soon as Huang Yi logged on, a furry little thing charged into his arms—it was the Little White Cat. Xiao Chunzi still liked to appear in her Agile Cat form, leaping into his embrace.

"Little sister, let’s go relax on the treetop." Huang Yi also transformed into an Agile Cat form, bounding out of the wooden house and scurrying up to the treetop.

These trees belonged to a magical species, their leaves enormously large and sturdy. From afar, the whole forest looked like an ocean of leaves.

Huang Yi and Little White Cat climbed onto the leaf at the top of a tree and lay down, gazing up at the brilliant starry sky. The Bright Moon hung overhead, seemingly within reach, with its Ring Mountains faintly visible, and numerous craters showing the passage of countless years, marking the impacts of many stars against the Bright Moon over the eons.

Huang Yi contemplated his next steps.

Firstly, he had to quickly send his incarnation to Tiantai City to activate the Teleportation Circle, which would allow him to teleport there and learn 55-level skills. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Starting Point (qidian.com) to cast your Recommendation Ticket and Monthly Tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)