Chapter Ten: Tianheng Group

[Glug! Is this… Genshin Impact?]

[The graphics, the combat—oh my goodness! Just this level of skill alone is worth the price of admission!]

[Hiss—bang! Bang bang bang. (Bank card slams on the table.jpg)]

[Forget the storyline for now, just for these battle scenes, buying it as a pure action game would definitely be worth it.]

…

At the end of the video, it returned once more to the familiar boundless sea of clouds, still that iconic stone bridge suspended in the sky. A young man stepped onto it, walking step by step toward the throne symbolizing ultimate supremacy.

From a thirty-degree upward-angle ultra-wide shot, the golden afterglow bathed the sea of clouds. Above the vast cloudscape, the composition of light and shadow revealed only a trace of the long bridge, a single throne, and the tiny silhouette of the youth...

A few simple elements combined to create a dreamlike, visually stunning tableau.

The viewers in the livestream were awestruck by this exquisite framing, remaining silent for a long moment.

Gradually, as if a gentle hand softly drew the curtain, the image darkened.

Then, like steam bursting forth when lifting the lid off a hot steamer, a plume of mist erupted onto the black screen.

As the mist slowly dissipated, three brushstroke characters formed by the swirling fog appeared, slowly materializing—“Otherworld.”

[Otherworld? Is that the name of this revamped Genshin Impact game?]

[No matter what, this trailer has piqued my interest. I’m definitely going to support it when it comes out.]

[The production is truly exquisite—definitely worth a try.]

[In a single video, they’ve got aerial, ground, and naval battles all covered. I just hope the actual game delivers such exhilarating large-scale combat.]

[You don’t doubt the promotional efforts of Shengshi, do you? Their trailers are always real in-game footage.]

[By the way, is this the only trailer? Any other news or leaks?]

…

Seeing someone ask about more news or leaks, Silver Wolf finally snapped out of her daze.

She had been captivated by the video too—not for the same reasons as the livestream viewers, who marveled at the refined graphics and thrilling battles. Rather...

“Could these really be that guy’s real experiences in that world called Teyvat?”

Silver Wolf knew Ling Feng had traveled through many worlds; she was aware of some, but not all.

But now was not the time to dwell on that. Seeing these netizens eagerly wanting more reveals, she calmed her racing thoughts and softly said, “Besides this video, the publicity department also sent a link. Since you’re so curious, let’s take a look.”

With that, Silver Wolf tapped the screen lightly, opening the link, which immediately redirected to the official Shengshi account, bustling with activity.

There, Shengshi had just launched a serialized series, with only the first episode released so far.

…

Tianheng Technology Group.

As a tech giant within the nation, Tianheng’s integrated headquarters spanned a vast 5,000 acres in Jiangnan City.

Stepping into this technological sanctuary, one found comprehensive facilities: office zones, research and development areas, manufacturing plants, employee dormitories, and leisure and entertainment spaces.

It resembled a fully functional miniature city.

Viewed from above, the clusters of buildings were arranged in a pleasing, harmonious order.

Wide roads and carefully planned green belts linked each district, combining a structured layout with a lively sense of space—a perfect fusion of technology, practicality, and human care.

Such a place was truly the dream destination for countless researchers across the world.

At this moment, on the top floor of the headquarters’ office building, bright sunlight poured through floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, casting a radiant glow that filled the spacious office.

The interior was dominated by deep gray and cream tones, contrasting elegantly to create a simple yet refined atmosphere.

At the center stood a massive solid wood desk, meticulously arranged with various documents.

Around the room, shelves displayed a collection of antiques, each worth a staggering fortune if sold.

This was the power center of Tianheng Group—the president’s office.

Its occupant was Ning Guang, the legendary Tianheng Group CEO revered by countless businessmen and entrepreneurs.

Dressed in a classic black-and-white professional suit, Ning Guang sat gracefully before the desk, focused and meticulous as she reviewed the documents laid out before her.

“Beep, beep, beep!”

…

Just then, the holographic projection device on the desk suddenly beeped.

Ning Guang paused; she usually set strict “do not disturb” modes while working. Only a very select few, specially marked contacts, could send her messages at such times.

And at this moment, the only person who could reach her was...

Her eyes brightened instantly, glowing with anticipation as she quickly activated the hologram.

But upon seeing the sender, her eager mood immediately deflated.

Sender: Mobius.

Ning Guang lost interest in an instant, about to dismiss the message when she remembered why she had temporarily marked Mobius as a special contact.

Could this be...

Her interest rekindled somewhat, she tapped lightly and opened the message.

Mobius said nothing, sending only a video file.

Yet this caused a faint smile to curl on Ning Guang’s lips, as this was almost certainly what she wanted to see.

The “Otherworld” project, a collaboration between Tianheng and Shengshi, had been solidly confirmed with no expected slip-ups.

So although this was their first real-world test, Mobius and Verve—two heavyweight scientists—did not need to personally participate.

However, Ling Feng, her stubborn younger brother, had insisted that she be the first test subject herself.

Ning Guang understood his temperament and did not oppose his decision, but she intended to nip even the slightest risk in the bud.

Therefore, for this simple test, Tianheng had dispatched their two top chief scientists specializing in biology and mechanics.

Now, the video Mobius sent was likely the “gameplay recording” of Ling Feng’s test.

This had been her special instruction before departure, though she guessed, based on her knowledge of Mobius, that he probably delayed sending it until the next day.

In other words, Little Feng had actually completed the test yesterday?