Chapter Thirteen: The Virtual World of Martial Arts Unfolds Before My Eyes, Immersed as If Truly There

Yeyu had only just left when Zhiren Lengnuan sent a message about the guild. Since Yeyu was only three levels away from reaching level 30, they hoped he would establish the guild, with all the necessary funds provided by Zhiren Lengnuan.

Zhiren Lengnuan: “To create a guild, you first need 100 gold coins. I’ve already prepared that. I’ve also set aside the initial investment. As of now, we have 300 members ready.”

Liangye: “I’m not skilled in guild management; positions should go to the most capable.”

Zhiren Lengnuan: “No worries, great master. You only need to serve as vice-leader. The leader’s position can be given to one of your regular team members.”

At that moment, Huang Hong walked over to Yeyu, glanced at his screen, and stroked his chin unconcernedly. “Third, why don’t we hand the guild management to whoever among the six of us is best at it?”

Yeyu paused for a moment, then looked over to Luo Feng, who was staring intently at his screen. “Brother Feng, I’m afraid we’ll have to trouble you with the role of guild leader.”

Luo Feng’s face changed slightly, a trace of weariness flickering across his features. “Looks like I can’t avoid it. Very well, leave it to me.”

Yeyu nodded and replied to Zhiren Lengnuan, confirming that the guild leader’s position would go to Anye.

Liangye: “Let Anye handle it. He’s good at guild management and has held similar roles in other games.”

Zhiren Lengnuan: “Perfect. I’ll let him know. Once you all reach level 30, we can establish the guild, making ours the first in Xuanyan. Ha!”

About ten minutes later, a medium-sized tech delivery truck pulled into Qingcheng University. The logo on the side marked it as a special vehicle from Huaxia Mythos Tech Network Co., Ltd.

The sight of these trucks immediately sparked a frenzy on the university’s campus forums.

It was clear that the trucks from Huaxia Mythos Tech Network were carrying none other than the “Divine Desolation Virtual Reality Immersive Headsets.”

Twenty such trucks lined up neatly at the entrance of the dormitory area. After receiving the appropriate dormitory codes, they each proceeded in order to the designated buildings.

Men’s Dormitory, Building X, Room 1212.

Closest to the door were Qu Zheng and Luo Feng. The two stood up and opened the door to find a delivery worker in uniform placing six small boxes in front of them, along with a receipt form.

“Hello, we’re from the Operations Department of Huaxia Mythos Tech Network Co., Ltd. The Divine Desolation VR Immersion Headsets you ordered have arrived. Please sign here.”

The other four walked over, each of them displaying unabashed curiosity on their faces, Yeyu included.

“So fast? It hasn’t been long since we ordered,” Luo Feng remarked, frowning in confusion. He checked the box’s markings but found nothing amiss—after all, Huaxia Mythos produced all their tech products in-house, and each box had a unique verification code and anti-counterfeit strip. They could confirm authenticity by entering the code on the official website.

“Qingcheng is a launch city, so the inventory was prepared in advance. Once addresses were confirmed, deliveries were prioritized here—Qingcheng University is a primary launch site,” the courier explained.

After all six had signed for their packages, the courier took the receipt and left.

Bang.

With the door closed, the six of them gathered at the center table, each picking a box to open. What emerged was a headset, sleek as a pair of glasses, its curves and lines exuding futuristic design. Compared to ordinary eyewear, this headset represented the peak of high technology—the Divine Desolation VR Immersive Headset.

Each device had a laser-engraved inscription on the left side, containing the user’s ID information and the initials of their in-game name. Yeyu’s, for instance, bore the letters corresponding to Liangye, and so on for the others.

“Does wearing the Divine Desolation headset really let you step directly into the game world?” Qu Zheng asked, sipping a pre-mixed cocktail with curiosity.

“Let’s check the manual first,” Yeyu replied, taking a slim, white booklet from his box and focusing intently on its contents.

“Before starting the headset, connect to a wireless network. Once the connection is stable, put on the headset to enter the game. The Divine Desolation headset is fully operated by your own brain—no need for any other controls. The display is 57 inches, but you’ll be completely immersed in the martial world of Divine Desolation. Everything is controlled by your thoughts alone. Important note: connect the headset before wearing it,” Yeyu summarized from the manual.

Other notices weren’t of much importance. Delay had been reduced by Mythos Tech to a minimum—never exceeding 100 milliseconds, even in the worst case.

Single adjustable strap, quick-release buttons, nine for 360-degree head tracking, three for audio processing, social screen mirroring, separation mode, and film mode.

The headset connected directly to the user’s sensory perception. If attacked in-game, a trace of pain would be felt in reality, preserving immersion. The most severe pain would be akin to a fall, but future updates would allow players to set their own pain thresholds.

“Shall we try logging in?” Luo Feng glanced at Yeyu, his face alight with anticipation.

“With all this, how could we not?” someone replied.

Ten minutes later—Divine Desolation, Xuanyan, Jiushan Ridge.

Jiushan Ridge’s map was a classic chain of nine mountains, with mineral veins running beneath them.

This time, all six arrived at Jiushan Ridge together. Their visual senses were overwhelmed—fully immersed, each of them wore their starter gear.

They were utterly transported, the 360-degree view enveloping them. The merging of virtual and real had been perfectly achieved, giving players a complete experience of the wuxia world in Divine Desolation.

After arriving at Jiushan Village within Jiushan Ridge, they sought out the village chief, Duan Gan Hongda.

Together in a party, the six couldn’t help but marvel.

“It’s as if we’ve truly entered a martial world. The realism of this game is astonishing—one hundred percent. Everything here feels so real,” Qu Zheng exclaimed, his face glowing with excitement as he surveyed the surroundings.

A portly elder in a plain brown robe appeared in their field of vision. The six, mounted on Abyssal Nightmare steeds, found that even the tactile sensation was nearly indistinguishable from reality.

Approaching the village chief, Duan Gan Hongda, they began a conversation.

“Young heroes, what you’re about to face will require considerable martial prowess for your own safety. I have a lead, but the matter is too grave for the unskilled. Without sufficient strength, it’s best not to get involved. If you can eliminate the Jiushan Ridge bandits in the southern outskirts, proving your ability, I’ll gladly share what I know,” the chief said, a gentle smile on his face, hands behind his back, his gaze tinged with gravity.

The six accepted the quest.

Main Quest: The Rise of Martial Arts—Skill Test
Level Requirement: 26
Quest Giver: Village Chief Duan Gan Hongda
Description: Though Chief Duan Gan Hongda knows some vital leads, the scope is so vast that only those with adequate martial skill should pursue them.
Objective: Defeat 100 Jiushan Ridge Bandits
Turn In: Village Chief Duan Gan Hongda

“These Jiushan Ridge bandits are formidable and usually found in groups. For the six of us, we’re looking at 600 bandits total. Judging by the experience system, this should get us to level 28,” Yeyu explained, a trace of seriousness on his face. The main storyline in Divine Desolation was notoriously difficult and only became more so, attracting countless players looking for a challenge.

In fact, on older servers, most players had stalled at certain points in the main questline, unable to proceed. The party limit was 10, but the more players in the group, the harder the quest became.

But that was what made it a challenge—and without it, Yeyu wouldn’t have chosen Divine Desolation, especially now that VR immersion was fully integrated, allowing players to step completely into its world.