CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 38: ENTERING ONLINE MODE

At this moment, Dean Zhang had already regained his composure.

He was still wearing the neural connection sensor on his head, with one end of a synapse flickering occasionally, indicating that Dean Zhang’s neural signals were still active.

"I’ve gotten older, unlike you young people who recover quickly."

Dean Zhang paused for a moment.

"Just share the experience that impressed you the most."

Zheng Lin prompted.

"The most unforgettable experience, huh~"

Dean Zhang’s voice elongated, as if colliding with his inner self:

"I felt quite happy. Such happiness is rare in reality."

Dean Zhang lifted his head, a trace of very satisfied joy on his face.

"I feel much younger. No, actually happiness should have nothing to do with age. But, at my age, hormones and the capabilities of body organs are all declining, it’s beyond my control!"

Dean Zhang lamented.

"In the [Sensory Paradise], I felt full of vitality, rediscovered that long-lost joy and sense of happiness. Even here, I can fully feel, completely open myself."

"Every cell in my body is cheering and dancing, my body is singing, and my soul is dancing. They are one, they are with me. I feel like the brightest protagonist, enjoying all the illumination without any worries."

"In [Sensory Paradise], I am truly free!"

"Thanks to the Creator’s gift, allowing me to experience such perfect feelings in my lifetime!"

Dean Zhang was so moved he was almost choking up.

Qin Si hurriedly took out a tissue and handed it to Dean Zhang.

"You have done something great, I thank President Yu, thank your team. [Sensory Paradise] is truly a blessing for humanity!"

"Dean Zhang, thank you for your affirmation and recognition!"

Zhao Xin’an expressed gratitude.

"Dean Zhang, you are still in your prime now. But your experience has given me great inspiration! [Sensory Paradise] can help some elderly participants enjoy sensations and allow them to be themselves. I hope it can provide an opportunity for humane realization."

Zheng Lin’s tone was somewhat elevated.

"I think it’s great, you young people have a lot of ideas, all I can do is help you build a reputation, hoping you can accomplish more practical things, helping groups in need."

Dean Zhang expressed approval.

"This is also our vision."

Zheng Lin looked at Shen Jingqi again:

"Dr. Shen, now, you are truly a member of our research team."

"I admit, there was an assessment of you before. Unexpectedly, you are really outstanding, impeccable. However, research work is complex and exhausting, after this, please assist us more, Dr. Shen."

"Alright, Technology Zheng."

"No need to be so polite. Just call me Da Lin."

Zheng Lin’s expression appeared much more amicable and animated.

After listening to Dean Zhang’s sharing, Shen Jingqi became more convinced of his judgment.

It seemed that Dean Zhang might have been deeply repressed for a long time in reality, and this time he finally had a complete release in [Sensory Paradise].

At this moment, Dean Zhang was wearing a pristine white coat and a tie. An instrument belt was neatly tied on his forehead, and the synapse on the right temple flickered from time to time, as if still enjoying the afterglow of joy.

"Dean, is it tight? Do you want to take it off?"

Qin Si pointed at Dean Zhang’s forehead.

She held the neural connection sensor in her hand.

"No need, it’s quite fine like this."

Dean Zhang pointed at his temple and looked at Zhao Xin’an:

"Just now, Qin and I entered in single-player mode, right? There was no one else inside, like performing a monologue. Next, can we experience the multiplayer mode?"

"Yes, Dean Zhang. For the first experience, everyone must enter single-player mode. The system needs to test the compatibility of the participant."

"In the actual experience process, only after fully passing all the single-player mode levels can one choose to enter the multiplayer mode."

"There are a total of 200 levels in the single-player mode. The overall setup follows the rules of life evolution and development. Sequentially, it goes through touch, vestibular sense, smell, taste, hearing, and vision. Different stages involve different combinations of sensory forms."

"In terms of signal simulation, based on physiological distribution, the neural connection sensor can receive signals from the sensory center of the cerebral cortex and connect with the participant’s neural pathways and receptors. Numerous receptors such as skin, mucosa, visual and auditory organs, viscera, blood vessels, tendons, and joints can receive these signals, convert them into electrical reactions, and transmit them to nerve endings or sensory cells."

"Within the 200 levels of the single-player mode, individuals can experience and complete many topics. The specific clinical and large-scale application areas of [Sensory Paradise] we discussed earlier can mainly be conducted within the single-player mode."

"But the multiplayer mode is more about embodying a social form, which is also indispensable."

"[Sensory Paradise] will build a platform to allow more users to socialize, interact, and display themselves in it."

"By then, [Sensory Paradise] might become a new form of social carrier, where people can meet and connect, experiencing more interesting and enjoyable forms."

"I look forward to it."

Dean Zhang toggled the switch of the neural connection sensor:

"I’ve always kept it on, just waiting to experience the multiplayer mode. Can it be done now?"

"I can set it up to let the three of you first enter the multiplayer mode for an experience. However, in the current multiplayer mode, there will only be the three of you. As the community opens up and more people pass through the single-player mode, more will join."

Zheng Lin was operating on the computer terminal.

"Please put on the neural connection sensors, everyone, and log into the [Sensory Paradise] application. Once your IDs are logged in, don’t move, I’ll assist you with the backend operations."

Shen Jingqi put on the neural connection sensor, and the signal connected instantly.

Clicked to log in.

The screen displayed three IDs: [Deep Mirror], [Cyan Silk], [Z].

"Alright, your accounts have all been set up. Now, on your mobile application terminal, you’ll see two choice boxes. On the left is [Single-Player Mode], on the right is [Multiplayer Mode]. Choose to enter the multiplayer mode."

Shen Jingqi saw the two bar boxes on the screen and clicked on the right [Multiplayer Mode].

The environment before him changed.

Shen Jingqi found himself in a magnificent city.

[You can search for people nearby, perhaps there will be unexpected encounters!]

A prompt appeared on the screen.

Shen Jingqi clicked on [Nearby Search].

He saw two IDs.

[Cyan Silk, Z are 3.14 meters away from you.]