"Excited, excited..."
"It's about to start..."
'Hope of the whole village'
'This is not just the hope of the whole village, this is the hope of the whole world, right?'
"You must be watching this, old thief? I just want to ask you if you are panicking or not."
'Hahahahahahaha, I passed six of the eight peak items in less than three weeks. I guess my face must be green.'
"But then again, the introduction says that once someone succeeds in the challenge, the eight peak items of this round will be fully unlocked, and then ordinary players will be able to play freely."
'This design is quite good, it avoids wasting maps'
'You must be kidding, this is all money! Real scene construction!'
'Indeed, the production of these eight maps is really shocking'
'I'm already looking forward to the next round of the eight peak events'
"Whether this round will be successful is still to be determined, don't put too much pressure on the power boy."
"That being said, it's impossible to be stress-free."
"Yes, after all, he is the only person in the world who has completed all six challenges."
"Phew - I'm really nervous."
'I also……'
'Catman bless you...'
"……"
Amidst a lot of discussion!
Suddenly, the screen lit up.
Wearing a black jacket with a golden cat head printed on the chest, Octane appeared in front of the camera:
"Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, everyone."
Octane is very clear that his current live broadcast is aimed at players around the world.
These 400,000 viewers come from all over the world.
Although everyone has different time zones, there is no doubt that at this moment, everyone is here for Cat Man and the ultimate reward of the eight peak items.
A massive gaming event attended by over two million people worldwide.
Unprecedented shocking unity.
At this moment, the reveal is about to come.
The pressure of octane can be imagined.
He is currently the only player in the world who has passed all six challenges.
With his outstanding strength, his luck as if from the underworld, and the help of countless players at the cost of their lives.
He walked here.
Came to Angel Falls in Venezuela.
It is said that the first sport Catman participated in in the game was extreme free rock climbing, and the last place he went to was the Alps.
And now.
Somehow, he seemed to be tracing back to his roots, following the path that Cat Man once walked, all the way to the place where his dream began.
"First of all, thank you very much for your support along the way,"
Standing in front of the camera, Xin An bowed deeply:
"Thanks to all the players who have contributed to helping me pass the game,"
"Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to announce something in advance."
"if,"
"I mean if,"
"Today we are able to lead Cat Man to complete these eight challenges,"
"Then I will not take any of the prize money I have won in this Peak Eight Challenge."
"I will announce the specific usage after it is completed,"
"Finally, wish me good luck and blessing from Catman."
After saying that.
Octane raised his finger and made a signature cat gesture in front of the camera.
Then, the motion sensing cabin behind him opened, and Octane, wearing carbon fiber prosthetic limbs, sat in the cabin without hesitation.
laugh--
The sensor cabin is closed.
Rustle——
rumble--
In total darkness.
The wind blew through the forest, bringing with it sweet water vapor and bursts of birdsong.
Open your eyes.
The lush forests are densely packed , and the wind blowing through the forests is quiet and refreshing.
Rustle.
There was a rumbling sound of water as Octane pushed aside the brush.
Follow the sound!
"woooooo——"
Octane couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
However, on the chilly yellowish rock wall that was hundreds of meters high, a huge silver dragon that was a hundred feet high seemed to descend from the sky, penetrating the clouds like gauze and smashing out vigorous water mist in the deep valley.
Angel Falls.
On the cliff which is more than 970 meters high, there are large and rugged cliffs everywhere.
Although from a distance it looks like there are many rock protrusions and there seem to be many places to grab onto.
But if you look closer, you will find that the huge rocks that appear to be full of protrusions and gullies are actually quite smooth, making it difficult to find a foothold.
Don’t even mention the barrage.
Seeing this scene, Shen Miaomiao, who was watching the live broadcast, couldn't help but take a breath:
"Hiss - is this place - really climbable?"
More than nine hundred meters!
This is also thanks to the game.
If it were in the real world, let alone climbing more than 900 meters, no one would be able to complete even half of it!
but!
Even in a game, free climbing in this terrifying place seems to be an almost impossible task.
"able,"
Gu Sheng nodded, very sure:
"Games don't do the impossible,"
"But this challenge..."
Speaking of this.
Gu Sheng shrugged and motioned for little Nezha to continue watching.
…
Click.
The challenge officially began as Octane passed the first checkpoint.
It's different from the avalanche rappelling in the Alps and the raging surfing in the Sea of ​​Cortez.
Here, not only are there no natural disasters, the sun is shining brightly and visibility is excellent.
Even the production team didn't set up AI audiences to cheer for the contestants.
Just because!
This thousand-meter-high rock climb requires absolute focus and concentration from the challenger!
Any slight disturbance could distract the challenger and cause him to fall off the steep cliff!
rustle--
Rustle——
As Octane continued to climb, the sound of climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall was heard along with the falling of non-slip magnesium powder.
In the live broadcast room, the audience seemed to be deliberately lowering their voices when discussing——
"Oh my god... the field looks slippery..."
"It seems that Octane is applying anti-slip powder all the time."
"There's a big waterfall next to it, so there must be plenty of water vapor..."
"I mean, is it really necessary to make the game like this? Can't the difficulty be lowered a little? Why even make water vapor?"
'@Gu ShengSam, my elder brother is asking you a question...'
'Ha ha ha ha……'
"It's almost a quarter of the way there..."
"Octane is following the strategy route. There is a skill point ahead..."
"……"
As the audience talked, Octane was seen to be a full hundred meters away from the ground.
To his right front was a rocky protrusion.
And in front of him on the left is a stepping stone that is within easy reach.
I don't know how many players have been cheated by this place.
Because if you choose the left side for safety, then after climbing about 70 meters, you will find an extremely complex technical section waiting for you. Once you choose to force your way through, your physical strength will be quickly exhausted and you will not be able to reach the summit at all.
That is to say.
To complete the challenge——
Octane's eyes were fixed on the rock protrusion.
whoosh!
Take a light leap!
On a cliff that is more than 200 meters straight up and down!
The unprotected Octane stretched out his hand like a nimble civet cat and grabbed the lonely bulge!
However, just as the audience was about to cheer!
Squeak——!
The smooth stone moss suddenly caused trouble, and Octane's hand, which had just grasped the rock, slipped and slipped out of his hand in an instant!
The fall happened in the blink of an eye!
Then there was a crackling sound!
There was an ominous sound of climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall, and Octane's body suddenly shrunk, and he was about to fall off the cliff!
"ah!"
With a short scream, Shen Miaomiao even closed her eyes, her brows furrowed, and her whole body shuddered!
A flash of lightning!
Bang!
“Hoo—hoo—hoo—”
Heavy gasps of fear were heard faintly.
Shen Miaomiao narrowed her eyes slightly and looked.
In the picture, Octane, who had fallen more than two meters, actually grabbed a crack in the rock under him at the critical moment and quickly stabilized his swaying body with his legs.
The rustling gravel rolled down the mountain stream, and it took a long time before the sound of falling to the ground was heard.
“Oh my god—”
Like the audience in the live broadcast room, Shen Miaomiao also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Then he pulled Gu Sheng's arm and wiped his sweaty hands.
Gu Sheng:?
Shen Miaomiao: XD
"I was so nervous that my palms were sweating."
Shen Miaomiao stuck out her tongue, indicating that she didn't want to use him to wipe her hands, she just wanted to show him that she felt the same way about the danger just now.
Of course.
In fact, the little accident just now really made people break out in a cold sweat.
Even Octane, who had challenged six peak projects in a row, couldn't help but feel his heart beating faster and cold sweat on his back.
It took him half a minute to slow down before he started climbing again.
Ten meters... twenty meters...
'Fuck, this angle is really outrageous'
"How can this be passed?"
"It is said that it took at least several thousand people to figure it out..."
Fifty meters... One hundred meters...
'My heart rate has gone up to 158'
"It was just like being chased by an avalanche."
"Come on, come on, come on! We're already halfway through..."
Two hundred meters...three hundred meters...
"My physical strength has dropped quite a bit."
'There is no other way, and this is already the best path'
"It's almost there, just a little bit, the last bit..."
call--
call--
A nervous exhalation sound was heard.
At the top of the majestic and huge mountain, the wind was cold and the dense mist formed a light mist cloud around the mountain.
Passing through the clouds, the rushing waterfall looks like the Milky Way falling from the sky, or like the white silk of the Emperor of Heaven floating in the mountain stream.
The rising mist was ethereal and then gathered together, blown by the west wind across the cliff, soaking the black cat-ear wool hat.
The majestic mountains have stood here since ancient times, just like the Titan Kronos, who has stayed here forever.
Tiny mortals, like tiny ants, have the reckless courage of overestimating their own abilities, but they shine with the brilliance of humanity as dazzling as diamonds.
Brake! Brake! Brake!
Another round of climbing!
At this moment, Octane is approaching the peak and is about to conquer this impossible mountain!
However!
A semicircular boulder, like an arch, stretched across his head.
"After all, there is no way around it..."
It was Octane’s first time climbing here. He looked up at the umbrella-like arched boulder and gritted his teeth.
Not bad, though no player has ever climbed that high before.
However, when the pioneers climbed to three-quarters of the way, they had already predicted this completely impossible ultimate problem -
How to cross this protruding arched boulder without any auxiliary tools.
You must know!
This huge rock is like a cover, protruding more than two meters above the cliff, firmly locking the climbers underneath.
The inside of its arch was so smooth that there was no place to cling to.
As for both sides, they are bare rock walls, which means there is no way to get around them.
And this!
This is also the reason why until now, no one has conquered [Lord of Fate], and there is not even a complete map guide.
For a moment, the atmosphere of despair was overwhelming.
"No? This is too ridiculous. How can I climb this way?"
'There is no place to stay'
"This huge rock is like a cover, directly trapping Octane."
'And there's no getting around it'
'Is there something wrong with the route?'
"I don't think so. The other routes either lead to a dead end or you just don't have enough stamina."
"Isn't this place also a dead end?"
"Theoretically speaking... Actually, it's not..."
'ah?'
"……"
Indeed not.
After careful observation, Octane discovered the clues of the boulder.
Right at the edge of the boulder, at the farthest distance from him in a straight line, there was a very shallow groove on the edge of the boulder.
This groove is about seven or eight centimeters wide and is so inconspicuous that if it were not so close, with a slight shadow appearing in the groove under the effect of light, no player would ever notice it.
This is fucking crazy.
Octane just felt his scalp tingling and his heart beat faster.
Without a doubt!
This path is one of the correct codes to unlock the Easter egg.
However, in order to get the password, he needs to completely abandon his fear and become the master of his own destiny.
He needed to complete a wall jump from where he was now, fly out of the cliff backwards without any protection, then accurately clamp the groove with both hands and stop the pendulum of his body as quickly as possible to avoid being swayed down.
This isn't rock climbing at all.
This is seeking death.
The force of the backward jump, the inertia of the leap, the precision of the grasp, the swing of the pendulum...
The slightest mistake and he would lose his grip and fall.
Moreover, if he fell there, he would never be as lucky as he was just now and could grab the bulge on the cliff wall.
After all, the edge of the arch stone was two meters away from the cliff!
Once you misstep, there will be no recovery and all your efforts will be in vain!
Thinking of this, Octane's breathing became more rapid.
call--
call--
Slowly close your eyes.
Octane clearly saw that his physical strength was draining away and was about to run out.
At this moment, he seemed to empathize with what Catman was feeling in the last moments of his life.
There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.
When death is inevitable, some people become negative, some become pessimistic, some cry bitterly, and some become hysterical.
But Cat Man still maintains the most optimistic attitude.
Choose to be gentle and give the world one last hug.
【Come on, everyone】
The next moment.
A heroic leap.
call--
The free wind from the mountain stream blew in, blowing Octane's hat.
The two cat ears seemed to come alive at this moment, moving slightly in the wind.
In a trance, Xin An seemed to see that in addition to his outstretched hands, there was another pair of hands tightly grasping his wrists.
Bang!
call!!!
With both hands, he tightly grasped the groove where his life depended on a thread!
The bright and scorching sunshine once again shines on Octane's cheeks, bringing with it a gentle and warm temperature!
The final checkpoint is right on top of the arch stone!
However!
Although he tried his best to pull his body and do pull-ups to the limit, he was still a millimeter away from the checkpoint!
what to do?
Just a little bit!
It’s just a finger’s distance away!
A moment!
The live broadcast room with nearly half a million viewers was completely silent!
Shen Miaomiao, who was concentrating on watching the big screen, also nervously clutched her little blanket!
Octane's stamina bar is about to run out!
And at this critical moment!
A shadow slowly appeared above Octane's head.
I saw him holding the groove tightly with one hand and pressing his forehead against the cliff wall.
The other hand, with great effort, slowly raised above the head——
The cat ears made of fingers were long, neither too long nor too short, just enough to cover the last checkpoint.
[+230 Skill Points]
[The first global access of "Master of Life" has been achieved! 】
And now!
Everything is still!
The wind no longer surges, the water no longer flows, the birds no longer fly, the clouds are no longer ethereal, and even the stamina bar is perfectly consumed at this moment and solidified.
There was only one multiple-choice question that appeared on Octane's UI interface:
【Do you want to take the "Ultimate Trust" challenge? 】
[Note: After this challenge, all proficiency, action stunts, trophies, records, etc. of this account will be cleared]
【whether】
Nirvana.
At this moment, all players finally understood why "Ultimate Trust" was the only fixed final challenge.
The so-called ultimate trust does not mean trusting anyone.
Instead, believe in yourself, believe that you can break the shackles of freedom and achieve nirvana of rebirth in this challenge of breaking limits.
And at this moment!
The Republic Band's "Counting Stars" also slowly sounded -
【Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep...】
(I've been tossing and turning lately and having trouble falling asleep)
【Dreaming about the things that we could be……】
(Thinking about the vision we once had)
【But baby, I've been praying hard......】
(But dear, I've been praying deep in my heart)
【Said no more counting dollars……】
(Pray that I don’t lose myself in money)
【We'll be counting stars——】
(Don’t forget your original intention, and look up at the starry sky again——)
“The hymn of humanity is the hymn of courage.”
call--!!!
With Octane closing his eyes and whispering!
Stretch your arms.
The man who conquered the eight peak challenges opened his arms at this moment, and jumped into a thousand-meter cliff accompanied by the theme song of Counting Stars!
And now!
Players have also truly witnessed the amazing technology that Golden Wind has injected into this game!
Then, along with the singing and falling, the actual footage of Octane’s previous challenge was automatically edited out!
Every time Octane flips his body, it presents a scene that he has challenged before.
The Alps in heavy snow.
Octane is like a green arrow, soaring in the rolling avalanche, and with a stunning leap, it opens with an extreme 1620-degree turn!
Mount Everest covered in ice and snow.
Octane specially chose the red flag to open the parachute to pay tribute to China's former fearless climbers. In the biting wind, the parachute flipped over, and five golden stars flew up and down, painting a picture of bravery!
Swallow Cave in the Hell Jungle.
Octane flew into the cave as fast as an arrow, opened the parachute with unparalleled courage, and landed at the bottom of the cave in the most perfect posture!
The Sea of ​​Cortez with its huge waves.
Octane, who conquers the violent waves, becomes the master of the sea and gallops across the ocean amidst storms, lightning and thunder!
The rapidly flying Tianmen Mountain.
Octane, like an eagle, flew past the cheering crowd at a speed of hundreds of kilometers, pulling colorful smoke. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, it accurately crossed the narrow gap in the sky and opened the gate of heaven with its own body!
The windswept Utah mountain ridges.
Octane rides on a bright green chariot, flipping and moving, challenging the limit of falling from the mountain at a terrifying angle!
call--!!!
Rapid falling and tumbling!
The bright sunshine spread over the canyon, and the billowing water vapor from Angel Falls rose into the sky, forming a gorgeous and perfect rainbow.
And the theme song of "Counting Stars" also entered its finale——
【Take that money】
(External belongings)
【And watch it burn】
(All can be discarded)
【Sink in the river】
(Singing while boating)
【The lessons I learnt】
(Geometry of Life)
Plop——!!!
As Octane plunged into the impact lake like a cannonball!
The splashing water also turned into golden powder, floating on the gradually darkening screen!
At the same time, all players in the server who were playing the game paused their games, and Golden Wind's global announcement also appeared on the UI interface simultaneously -
[Congratulations to player "Octane" for completing the eight peak challenges and winning the only out-of-print title——]
【Nirvana·Peak King】
[End of this round of eight peak challenges]
【Total number of participants: 2,137,889】
[Total Peak Prize: $10,689,445]
[The warm river formed by countless good intentions will send Cat Man to a pure paradise, and will also pass on his enthusiasm and sincerity for life.]
[From now on, the "Golden Cat Charity Fund" jointly established by Golden Wind and Cat Man is officially unveiled]
[This charity fund aims to help more people suffering from cancer regain new life and rebirth. The total amount of the first phase of the fund is $10,689,445]
【Thank you to all the extreme charity ambassadors】
The hymn of humanity is the hymn of courage.
[The brilliance of humanity is the brightest brilliance]
[——Golden Wind]
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
Announcement released!
The ultimate reward is revealed!
And the next moment, every player who had participated in the Peak Eight Challenge received a rare golden title—
【Golden Cat】
good!
After discussion among Gu Sheng, Shen Miaomiao and all senior executives.
The ultimate reward of "Peak State" is to join hands with Catman to establish a charity fund specifically for fighting cancer.
They will allocate the first round of capital injection based on how many players participate in the bonus pool.
At the same time, every player who has participated in the eight peak competitions will also receive a golden out-of-print title!
This is a good deed spanning five continents, and it is the best tribute to Catman.
In the future, the sincerity and passion for life left by Cat Man, together with the Golden Wind, will bring new hope to more patients and help them be reborn!
Next second.
Global Sensation!!!
'Hou - courtesy - crab -! ! ! '
"Fuck! This is a discontinued title!"
"The ultimate reward is this! Holy crap! I'll get one!"
'This is so awesome! This is the most awesome ultimate reward I've ever seen!'
'They actually allocated the same amount of money from the top eight prizes to set up a cancer fund!'
"Wow - I really can't hold it anymore, I'm about to drop pearls."
'Really, this is the best interpretation of human touch'
'Two million players participated, everyone participated in this grand Easter egg'
'This is our Easter egg!'
'Golden Kitty! Awesome!'
'Golden title, on the same level as Octane's peak old king!'
'This is so fucking cool, this is the coolest title I've ever gotten'
'The old thief really understands it'
"Golden Wind! Awesome!!!"
'Ahhhh it's open brothers! The eight peak challenge venues are open! Free to play, no cooldown period, die at will!'
“Hahahahahahaha…”
"……"
Amidst the laughter and joy, the players and spectators were noisy and excited!
Octane in the sensor cabin looked at his own title and then at the ultimate reward prepared by Golden Wind.
As the smile bloomed, tears of emotion fell.
Look.
This is the golden wind.
They are as reliable as BT, as upright as Miles, and as resolute as wolves.
Today, the lighthouse named Anya that once stood by the stream is becoming brighter and brighter, illuminating more people with its gentle light.
Although they are just a gaming company.
But the game characters they created are so vivid and lifelike.
because.
They, like their games, are full of great romantic spirit.
moment!
laugh--
The somatosensory cabin slowly opens.
Octane wiped his eyes briefly and returned to the camera.
Looking at the screen full of “Octane!” “Octane!” “King!” “King!” tears welled up in his eyes again.
Eight challenges! A battle between life and death!
He and Catman are the final winners!
Together, we stand at the finish line of conquering the failure of death!
Even though this is a game.
But the spirit conveyed in the game and the shining and warm humanity of the players are all real!
The admiration of countless players is also real!
Starting from Titanfall, to APEX, and then to Pinnacle Realm.
Octane can be called the top player in the Golden Wind series of games.
It can even be said that the Golden Wind has made him what he is today.
If there is no TTF, no APEX, no Peak Nation.
He couldn't imagine what he would be like now.
Are you still sitting in a wheelchair, dejected and self-pitying?
Think of this.
Octane, who can now stand independently and even run, can't hide his excitement.
He took a deep breath and spoke slowly:
"Thank you so much to Golden Wind for making such an exciting game,"
"Before the final challenge began, I said that although the prize money for this peak challenge is huge, I will not ask for a penny,"
"Originally, I wanted to donate them all to charity without charge,"
"But the Golden Wind..."
Speaking of this.
Xinhan smiled, a very bright smile, and shrugged:
“They always give people warm surprises.”
After saying that.
Then Xinhan smiled and said solemnly:
"I declare that all the prize money from the eight challenges will be donated to the Golden Cat Charity Foundation to help more people defeat death, complete the ultimate challenge of life, and be reborn."
Buzz——!!!
This time.
The live broadcast room, which was already extremely noisy, became even more sensational!
More than 20 million in charity donations were injected into the foundation!
And this is the result of the joint efforts of all players!
"Damn it! It was worth dying for!"
'Hahahahahahahahaha, I also have a share of the final Angel Falls rock climbing! '
“That’s great…”
'As expected, you are my favorite manufacturer and my favorite anchor'
'It's really meaningful that Octane can complete the eight peak items'
"Indeed, from being in a wheelchair to being a normal person now, the dynamic boy is really inspiring."
'A small needle pricks the emperor's body'
"This is truly an emperor."
'How come he's so awesome? He's so good at all kinds of games.'
"No matter how powerful you are, you still can't beat the tree (dog head)"
"Hahahaha, lifelong enemy..."
'Octane: Damn, this article can't be passed over, right?'
"Master Zhan Shu expressed his gratitude."
'The tree is very cool'
“Hahahahahahahahahaha…”
"……"
Laughter and joy are the atmosphere of today's gaming circle.
From an unknown and extremely niche game theme.
To date, 20 million dollars, nearly 150 million yuan in donations have been raised to establish the foundation.
After this battle, Peak State became even more famous , and Golden Wind also further enhanced its international influence.
Perhaps the only one who felt a little regretful was Shen Miaomiao.
emmmm……
More than 10 million yuan in donations.
According to the current sales of 3.08 million copies of Peak State, the total sales will be approximately 3.17 million copies by the end of this week.
After deducting the commission, the final sales volume was $101.44 million.
After deducting the 10 million dollars donated to charity funds, the sales revenue is 91.44 million dollars.
Net loss of $9.56 million, multiplied by ten times the rebate...
Oh my, what a pity!
Shen Miaomiao pouted her lips.
If I had been more resolute and insisted on my own opinion, I would have received a rebate of more than 95 million US dollars by now!
In the end, due to my lack of confidence, I extended the rebate days to +90 days.
The final rebate was calculated as charity rebate, which was 1% of the total charity amount.
A total of $106,000.
but……
Look at the praises that fill the screen, and think about the people who will soon be helped by their foundation.
Shen Miaomiao also smiled, as bright as a flower.
No matter what, we have done good things and contributed our own little bit!
Forget it! Those who achieve great things do not pay attention to small details!
Anyway, I still have Overwatch to lose money on.
That guy would lose 180 billion!
Eighteen million, just sprinkle some water on it, it doesn’t matter if you don’t want it!
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao looked at Gu Sheng beside her and smiled: "Boss Gu, you are very humane."
And Gu Sheng also raised his eyebrows at her:
"Mr. Shen is a good leader."
After saying that.
The two looked at each other, put their hands on their hips, made a "I'm so awesome, I'm putting my hands on my hips" gesture, and laughed childishly.
soon.
The news of the "Golden Cat Charity Fund" spread throughout the media.
And among the various people who saw such sensational and even groundbreaking news reports.
There is one thing that I cannot help but...