'Old thief, take your life!'
'Eight minutes ago, still warm~~slurp~~'
'Stop generating electricity here, thanks.'
'Rumor has it there are new game spoilers, front row to watch the drama.'
'Getting ready to try out the new game?'
'Yes, heard from online rumors that it's a brand new big production.'
'The old thief is going to try it himself? What does he know about games, he's just a designer!'
'Heh heh, I'm just here to see the old thief get embarrassed.'
'What a coincidence, me too!'
......
The livestream audience chattered, but everyone was of the same opinion and not optimistic.
More people came to the livestream specifically to see him get embarrassed because they had suffered defeat in games previously designed by Lu Li.
Somehow the wind leaked, and the traffic kept increasing. In just a few minutes, Lu Li's livestream room surged to the highest popularity across the entire Shark platform.
This is the power of a top star!
In the VR world, just as Lu Li was about to enter the demo of "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice," a large wave of viewers suddenly flooded his livestream, and the barrage of comments poured in incessantly.
"So many people."
Lu Li smiled faintly and asked, "Have you all cleared "Blooming Flowers Fall"?"
"If I remember correctly, it can be cleared today. I wonder if everyone is satisfied with this pure fan-oriented work created by fan artists and the Spiritual Realm."
As soon as Lu Li finished speaking, the livestream was instantly bombarded with gifts!
[Streamer Mo Zhi sent two Super Rockets with the message: Old thief, take your life!]
[Streamer Xiao Tuantuan sent one Super Rocket with the message: Handsome designer, muah muah!]
[Player Everlasting Little Cutie sent five Rockets with the message: 55555 Hope the designer can collaborate more with fan artists in the future, I really like it!]
[......]
The continuous ding-dong of gift announcements lasted for a full five minutes before gradually subsiding. Lu Li's ears were about to explode, "Are there any super moderators here? Can you optimize the gift system? My ears are going to get pregnant."
"Ha..."
"No more jokes, let's get straight to the point. I'm playing the demo of a new game today, just a small boss, to let everyone experience the game's style."
After speaking, Lu Li entered the game.
Outside the scene, Mo Zhi had just recovered from the emotional blows of "Blooming Flowers Fall." Although the ending left a suggestive he-style Easter egg.
But she had already cried her eyes out before that, losing all composure in the livestream.
Therefore, she held a lot of resentment towards the old thief. According to fans, the new VR game belongs to the 'Souls-like' pure torment category, which heavily tests player skills. She immediately got excited.
"Today, I must see the old thief get embarrassed!"
Having been abused by Lu Li's games so many times, players, more or less, had that desire to see the old thief suffer the consequences of his own actions.
80% of the viewers in his livestream room held the same sentiment as Mo Zhi.
When Lu Li officially entered the game, the barrage of comments went wild:
'Here it comes, it's coming!'
'A rare sight of the old thief's suffering, welcome to enjoy!'
'True, a once-in-a-lifetime series!'
'As I recall, the old thief has never livestreamed a game he designed. He definitely doesn't understand the suffering players experience in the game, especially in VR. He's 100% going to fail!'
......
Hearing the barrage of comments, Lu Li smiled faintly and said nothing, realizing that it was appropriate to show off his skills in public.
His gaze swept across a patch of reeds about waist-high, his eyes filled with peace and naturalness.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~
A gentle breeze blew, adding a touch of warmth to the grimness of the night.
Swish!
A strong killing intent surged forward. Lu Li gripped the black-gold long saber in his hand, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Is it coming?"
Following his gaze, the livestream audience suddenly noticed that under the bright moon hanging high in the distance, a figure nearly two meters tall stood upright.
This familiar silhouette and the rendering of a grim atmosphere.
The audience's attention was instantly drawn to the game screen. Unlike the gloomy art style of Dark Souls,
The game's art style here was slightly brighter, and the boss's illustration was no longer a monster full of Lovecraftian elements. The boss named Ashina Genichiro looked somewhat heroic.
"Just for... the Prince."
However, his gloomy voice indicated that this guy was not someone to be trifled with. The camera specifically zoomed in on Ashina Genichiro turning his head.
Phoenix eyes, aquiline nose, a resolute and stern face, a golden helmet shining brightly, and a striking red wooden longbow on his back!
"It's been a long time since we last met after parting at my uncle's grave, hasn't it?"
The camera then shifted to a young man beside Lu Li, dressed in rough cloth but with a beautiful face and noble demeanor. The young man instinctively took half a step back, "I..."
He mustered his courage and was about to step forward...
Swish!
Lu Li's arm lowered, blocking the young man in front of him.
Then, he casually placed his hand on a lacquered wooden sword sheath, about three feet six inches long. Lu Li's gaze firmly locked onto the bow-wielding man in the distance.
"Leave it to me."
Zheng——!
With one hand on the saber, his thumb flicked up, and the dark gold long saber unsheathed by three inches.
The gravitas instantly peaked!
The viewers in the livestream room were stunned, and the barrage of comments exploded.
'So handsome!!!'
'So detailed!!!'
'Got me wet!!!'
'The old thief knows how to show off!'
'Truly peak gravitas!'
'As expected of the promotional demo, this side profile made me see the true embodiment of chivalry in an instant!'
'From now on, the martial heroes in novels finally have an image!'
......
Lu Li remained silent, his gaze fixed on the boss in front of him, a battle spirit spontaneously igniting. The sharp atmosphere could be felt even through the screen.
"You intend to obstruct me? The Prince's guard?"
Ashina Genichiro drew his saber and looked down at Lu Li from a superior position as if he were looking at a dead man. The pressure was incredibly intense.
[Ashina Genichiro]
The screen flashed, and a boss ID and health bar appeared in the upper left corner of Lu Li's first-person view. The health bar, occupying the top quarter of the vision, also had two red stars.
It was simple, meaning there were two more health bars.
"Hah!"
The boss roared and charged at Lu Li with his half-human-tall practice saber, exuding a formidable aura.
Swish swish swish——!!
Wrapped in the sound of wind, the curved saber mercilessly chopped towards Lu Li's face.
Lu Li narrowed his eyes slightly, holding his saber horizontally in front of his face.
Clang!!
The saber and sword collided with a crisp, loud sound, and red sparks scattered.
Lu Li retreated half a step, and the boss pursued relentlessly.
Clang clang clang!!
After the probing attacks, a storm of killing moves ensued.
Lu Li retreated while fighting, his tiger's mouth slightly numb from the impact.
A "Posture Bar" in front of him was being filled up higher and higher, and his body began to feel heavy.
It had to be said that in VR, being able to perfectly represent the posture bar of the PC version and its connection to the player's own state, as well as the stiffening state after the posture bar was full, was impressive.
At that moment, the boss would deliver the most brutal execution strike. Conversely, the player could also use this feature to overwhelm the boss!
It had to be said that using a "cheap" Genichiro as practice for newcomers was indeed good.
At least as a fellow newcomer, Lu Li, after a few rounds of defense, had completely mastered the perspective changes and mechanism utilization between PC and VR.
But as an opponent of Lu Li, who possessed astonishing learning abilities, "cheap" Genichiro was not enough!
Clang clang clang!!
Genichiro's moves became increasingly sharp, and even the warning prompt "危" (Danger) appeared.
Upon seeing the blood-red "危," with nowhere left to retreat, Lu Li sidestepped and dodged the fatal blow with a roll.
He stopped his steps and immediately drew his saber to counterattack, his speed astonishing!
Swish!!
Facing the sudden counterattack, the boss could only hastily withdraw his offensive and block with his saber.
Clang!
At this moment, a "Posture Bar" appeared above the boss's head!
Stepping on sparks, Lu Li smiled cruelly, "Had enough? It's my turn!"
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