Chapter 285 Nirvana! The ultimate reward for global sensation! (Additional update
Asking for a monthly ticket)
(This chapter is two-in-one, including additional updates)
'Excited and excited...'
'It's about to start...'
‘Hope for the whole village’
'This is not only the hope of the whole village, but the hope of the whole world, right?'
'Old thief, you must be watching too, right? I just want to ask if you are panicking?'
‘Hahahahaha, I passed six of the eight peak events in less than three weeks, I guess the old thief’s face turned green’
'But having said that, the introduction said that once someone succeeds in the challenge, the eight peak events of this round will be fully unlocked and open to the public, and ordinary players will be able to play at will.'
‘This design is quite good and avoids wasting maps’
‘You’re kidding, this is all money! Real-life construction!’
‘Indeed, the production of these eight maps is really shocking’
‘Already looking forward to the next round of the eight peak events’
‘Whether this round will be a success or not is a matter of debate, don’t put too much pressure on the dynamic boy’
‘That being said, it’s impossible without pressure’
‘Yes, after all, he is the only person in the world who has completed six challenges’
'Phew - I'm so nervous, really'
'I also……'
'Catman bless you...'
‘…’
There was a lot of discussion!
Suddenly, the screen lights up.
Wearing a black coat with a golden cat face printed on the chest, Octane appeared in front of the camera:
"Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, everyone."
Octane is very clear that its current live broadcast is for players around the world.
These 400,000 viewers come from all over the world.
Although everyone has different time differences, 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 more than two million people around the world.
An unprecedented and shocking unity.
At this moment, the announcement is about to come.
The pressure of octane can be imagined.
As the only player in the world who has passed six challenges.
Relying on his outstanding strength, the luck of Mingshu, and the help of countless players at the cost of death.
He came here.
Arrive at Angel Falls in Venezuela.
It is said that the first sport that Cat Man participated in the game at that time was extreme free climbing, and the last place he went to was the Alps.
And now.
In the dark, he seemed to be tracing back to his roots, following the path that Cat Man once walked, and arriving at the place where the dream began.
"First of all, thank you very much for your support all the way,"
Standing in front of the camera, Octan bowed deeply:
"Thank you to the players who helped me pass the level for their dedication,"
"Secondly, I will also take this opportunity to announce something in advance,"
"if,"
"I mean if,"
"Today we can take Cat Man to complete these eight pinnacle challenges,"
"Then I will not take any of the prize money I received in this eight-level challenge,"
"I will announce the specific usage method after completion,"
"Finally, wish me good luck and may Cat Man bless me."
Say it.
Octan then raised his finger and made a signature cat salute in front of the camera.
Then, the somatosensory cabin opened behind him, and Octane, who was riding a carbon fiber prosthetic leg, sat in the somatosensory cabin without hesitation.
laugh--
The somatosensory cabin is closed.
Susu——
rumble--
In total darkness.
The wind in the forest blows, bringing with it sweet water vapor and bursts of birdsong.
Open your eyes.
The lush mountain forests are dense and the wind blowing in the forest is quiet and refreshing.
Sula.
As the octane pushed through the bushes, there was a loud rumble of water.
Follow the news!
"wooooo——"
Octane couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
However, they saw that on the steep earth-yellow rock wall hundreds of meters high, a huge silver dragon with a height of a hundred feet seemed to descend from the sky, penetrated the gauze-like clouds and mist, and smashed out vigorous water in the deep valley.
fog.
Angel Falls.
On the cliff, which is more than 970 meters high, there are large and rugged cliffs.
Although it looks from a distance, there are many protrusions on the rocks, and there seems to be many places to grab and step on.
But if you look closer, you will find that the huge rocks that look like protrusions and ravines are actually quite smooth, making it difficult to find a point of contact.
Forget about the barrage.
Seeing this scene, Shen Miaomiao, who was watching the live broadcast, couldn't help but take a breath:
“Hiss—this place—is it really possible to climb up?”
More than 900 meters!
This is also thanks to the game.
If it were the real world, let alone rock climbing of more than 900 meters, even cutting half of it might not be possible for anyone!
but!
Even in the game, free-handed rock climbing in this terrifying place seems to be an almost impossible task.
"able,"
Gu Sheng nodded, very confident:
"Games don't do impossible tasks,"
"But this challenge..."
Speaking of which.
Gu Sheng shrugged and motioned for little Nezha to continue reading.
…
Bada.
As Octane passes the first checkpoint, the challenge officially begins.
It is different from the avalanche descent in the Alps, and it is also different from the powerful surfing in the Sea of Cortez.
Here, not only are there no natural disasters, the sun is bright and visibility is excellent.
In fact, the production team did not even set up an AI audience to cheer for the contestants.
only because!
This thousand-meter rock climbing requires absolute concentration and concentration from the challenger!
Any slightest disturbance may distract the challenger and cause him to fall off this steep cliff!
rustle--
Susu——
As Octane continued to climb, the sound of climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall was accompanied by the falling of anti-skid magnesium powder.
In the live broadcast room, the audience seemed to deliberately lower their voices when talking——
'Damn...the venue looks slippery...'
‘It seems like Octane keeps applying anti-slip powder’
‘There is a big waterfall next to it, there must be enough water vapor...’
'Let's just say, is it really necessary to make the game like this? Can't it be slightly less difficult? How about making water vapor?'
‘@Gu晟Sam, my eldest brother is asking me something...'
'Ha ha ha ha……'
'It's almost a quarter...'
‘Octane follows the strategy route, and there is a technical point ahead...’
‘…’
As the audience started talking, they saw that Octane was now a hundred meters away from the ground.
In front of him on the right is a rocky protrusion.
And in front of him on the left is a stepping position within easy reach.
I don’t know how many players have been cheated by this place.
Because if you want to be safe and choose the left side, then climb about 70 meters or so, and you will find an extremely complex technical section waiting for you. Once you choose to forcibly cross it, your physical strength will be exhausted quickly, and you will be completely unable to do so.
Reach the top.
That is to say.
Want to complete the challenge——
Octane's eyes were fixed on the rocky protrusion.
Whoosh!
Take a leap!
More than 200 meters straight up and down the cliff!
The unprotected octane is like a vigorous civet, reaching out to cling to the solitary bump!
However, just when the audience was about to cheer!
Stunned——!
The smooth stone moss suddenly became angry. Octan's hand that had just grasped the rock slipped and he lost his grip instantly!
The fall happens in the blink of an eye!
Just heard a chirping sound!
The ominous sound of rock climbing shoes rubbing against the rock wall sounded. Octan's body dwarfed instantly and he was about to fall off the cliff!
"ah!"
With a short exclamation, Shen Miaomiao even closed her eyes, frowned, and her whole body was trembling!
An electric moment!
Snapped!
"Hoo-ho-ho-"
There was a faint sound of heavy, frightened breathing.
Shen Miaomiao narrowed her eyes slightly and looked.
In the picture, Octane fell two meters downwards. At the critical moment, he grabbed a stone crevice under him and quickly used his legs to stabilize his swaying body.
The rustling gravel rolled down the mountain stream, and it took a long time before it made a sound of falling to the ground.
"Oh my God--"
Like the viewers in the live broadcast room, Shen Miaomiao also breathed a long sigh of relief when she saw this.
Then he took Gu Sheng's arm and wiped his sweaty little hands.
Gu Sheng:?
Shen Miaomiao:XD
"I'm so nervous that my palms are sweating."
Shen Miaomiao stuck out her tongue, indicating that she did not want to wipe his hands with him, but just wanted to show him that she felt the same thing about the thrill just now.
Of course.
In fact, the little accident just now really made people break into cold sweats.
Even Octane, who has challenged six major peak events one after another, couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster and sweat dripping down his back.
It took half a minute to slow down before starting to climb again.
Ten meters...twenty meters...
‘Damn, this angle is really outrageous’
‘How the hell can this get over?’
'It is said that it took at least several thousand people to find this place...'
Fifty meters...one hundred meters...
‘Damn, my heart rate has risen to 158’
‘It was nothing more than being chased by an avalanche’
'Come on, come on, come on! It's already halfway through...'
Two hundred meters...three hundred meters...
‘My physical strength has dropped a bit seriously’
‘There is no way, and this is already the optimal path’
'It's almost there, there's still a little bit left, the last bit...'
call--
call--
A nervous exhalation sounded.
On the top of the majestic mountain, the cold wind is biting, and the fine water mist forms light mist clouds around the mountain.
Passing through the clouds and mist, the turbulent waterfall is like the Milky Way falling from the sky, or like the Emperor of Heaven floating in the mountain stream.
The flying water mist was misty, gathered again, and was blown by the west wind over the cliff, making the black cat-eared woolen hat wet again.
The majestic mountains have stood here forever, just like the god Titan Cronus, who has stood here forever.
Insignificant mortals, like little ants, have the reckless courage to overestimate 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 range!
However!
A semi-circular arc, like a vault-like boulder, lay across his head.
"There's still no way around it..."
The first time I climbed up here, I looked up at the arching boulder like an umbrella and gritted my teeth.
Not bad, although no player has been able to climb 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 the protection of any auxiliary tools.
To know!
This huge boulder is like a cover, protruding out of the overhanging wall for more than two meters, firmly locking climbers underneath.
The inside of its buttress is so smooth that there is no place to climb.
As for both sides, there are also bare rock walls, which means there is no way around it.
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 outrageous, isn't it? How can you climb like this?'
‘There is no place to stay’
‘This boulder is like a cover, directly blocking the octane’
‘And there’s no way around it’
'Is there a mistake in the route?'
‘It shouldn’t be that bad. Other routes are either a direct dead end, or else you just don’t have enough physical strength.’
'No...isn't this place also a dead end?'
'Theoretically...actually not...'
'ah?'
‘…’
Indeed not.
After some careful observation, Octan discovered the clues of this boulder.
Just at the edge of the boulder, at the farthest straight line distance from him, 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 and the groove casts some shadow under the influence of light, no player would ever notice it.
This is fucking crazy.
Octan only felt that his scalp was numb and his heart was beating faster.
no doubt!
This path is one of the correct codes to unlock the easter egg.
However, if he wants to get the password, he needs to completely abandon his fear and become the master of his destiny.
He needs to complete a wall jump from where he is now, fly out of the cliff upside down without protection, then accurately clamp the groove with both hands, and stop himself as quickly as possible.
The pendulum of the body avoids being swayed down.
This is not rock climbing at all.
This is courting death.
The strength of the back jump, the inertia of the leap, the precision of grabbing the edge, the swing of the pendulum...
If he makes the slightest mistake, he will lose his grip and fall.
Moreover, if he fell there, he would no longer be able to have the good luck he had just now and still be able to cling to the cliff and catch the bump.
After all, the edge of the arch stone is two meters away from the cliff!
Once you make a mistake, you will be completely ruined and your success will be completely ruined!
Thinking of this octane, my breathing couldn't help but become more rapid.
call--
call--
Slowly close your eyes.
Octane clearly saw that his physical strength was losing and he was about to bottom out.
At this moment, he seemed to be feeling the same as Cat Man in the last moment of his life.
There is only one kind of heroism in the world, which is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.
When death is inevitable, some people are negative, some are pessimistic, some cry bitterly, and some are hysterical.
But Cat Man still maintains the most optimistic attitude.
Choose to give the world one last hug gently.
【Come on, everyone】
next moment.
The hero leaps.
call--
The free wind of the mountain stream blows in, blowing the octane hat.
The two cat ears seemed to come alive at this moment, moving slightly in the wind.
In a daze, Octan seemed to see that in addition to his outstretched hands, there was another pair of hands tightly holding his wrist.
Snapped!
call!!!
Clasp your hands tightly on the groove where your life hangs by a thread!
The bright and blazing sunshine shines on Octane's cheek again, with a gentle and warm temperature!
The final checkpoint is right on top of the archstone!
However!
Even though he pulled his body with all his strength and pushed his overhand pull-ups to the limit, he was still just a hair away from that checkpoint!
what to do?
Just a little bit closer!
Just one finger's distance away!
A moment!
The live broadcast room with nearly half a million viewers was completely silent!
Shen Miaomiao, who was watching the big screen attentively, also squeezed her blanket nervously!
Seeing that Octane's stamina gauge is about to disappear!
And at this critical moment!
A shadow slowly stretched out on Octane's head.
I saw him clasping the groove tightly with one hand and pressing his forehead against the cliff.
The other hand, with great effort, was slowly raised above the head——
The fingers are like cat ears and slender, no more and no less, just pressing the last check point.
【+230 skill score】
[The first global pass of “Master of Destiny” 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 no longer misty, and even the physical strength gauge is completely consumed at this moment and solidified.
Only one multiple-choice question appeared on Octane's UI interface——
【Would you like to take on the "Ultimate Trust" challenge? 】
[Note: After this challenge, all proficiency, action stunts, trophies, records, etc. in this account will be cleared]
【whether】
Nirvana.
At this moment, all players finally understood why "Ultimate Trust" is the only fixed final challenge.
The so-called ultimate trust does not mean trusting anyone.
Rather, believe in yourself and believe that you can break through the limit challenge, open the shackles of freedom, and achieve rebirth and nirvana.
And this time!
"Counting Stars" by the Republic Band also played slowly——
【Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep……】
(I've been tossing and turning lately and have 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 honey, 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 at the sky full of stars——)
"The hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage."
call--!!!
As Octane closed his eyes and whispered!
Stretch arms.
The man who conquered the eight peak challenges opened his arms at this moment and jumped into the thousand-meter cliff with the theme song of counting stars!
And now!
Players have also truly seen the amazing technology that Golden Wind has injected into this game!
Just then, along with the singing and falling, the actual footage of Octane’s challenge was automatically edited out!
Every turn of Octane's body is a presentation of a picture that once challenged——
Snowy Alps.
Octane is like a green arrow, soaring in the rolling avalanche, with a leap that is astonishing to heaven and earth, and writes the ultimate opening of turning around and flipping 1620 degrees!
Everest in the ice and snow.
Octane specially chose the red flag to open the umbrella to pay tribute to the fearless climbers of China. In the biting wind, the umbrella surface was turned over, and five golden stars flew up and down, painting a picture of a brave man!
Swallow Cave in Hell Jungle.
The octane entered the hole with precision like an arrow from the bow, opened the parachute with unparalleled courage, and landed at the bottom of the hole with the most perfect posture!
The roaring Sea of Cortez.
Octane, who conquered the violent waves, became the master of the sea and rode the ocean amidst violent storms, lightning and thunder!
Tianmen Mountain in rapid flight.
The falcon-like octane moved at a speed of hundreds of kilometers, dragging the colorful smoke past the cheering crowd, accurately crossing the line of sky under the gaze of everyone, and opening the gate of heaven with one's body!
The windswept Utah Ridge.
Octane rides a bright green chariot, flips and prances, and challenges the limit of falling down the mountain at a terrifying inclination!
call--!!!
Rapid falling and tumbling!
The bright sunshine spreads over the canyon, and the steaming water smoke of Angel Falls rises into the sky, forming a gorgeous and perfect rainbow.
And the theme song of "Counting Stars" has also come to its final conclusion——
【Take that money】
(things outside the body)
【And watch it burn】
(All can be discarded)
【Sink in the river】
(Singing while boating)
【The lessons I learned】
(Geometry of life)
Plop——!!!
As the cannonball-like octane plunges into the impact lake!
The splashing water also turned into golden powder, floating on the gradually darkening screen!
At the same time, the game for all players in the server was suspended, and the global announcement of Golden Wind also appeared on the UI interface——
[Congratulations to the player "Octane" for completing the eight peak challenges and winning the only out-of-print title——]
【Nirvana·Peak King】
[End of the eight peak challenges of this round]
[Total number of participants: 2,137,889]
[Total peak bonus: 10,689,445 knives]
[The warm river formed by the confluence of countless good intentions will send Cat Man to a pure paradise, and will also inherit 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 public welfare fund aims to help more lives suffering from cancer to regain a new life and achieve nirvana again. The total investment amount in the first phase is 10,689,445 U.S. dollars]
[Thank you to all extreme charity ambassadors]
[The hymn of mankind is the hymn of courage]
[The glory of human nature is the brightest glory]
【——Golden Wind】
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
Announcement released!
The ultimate reward is revealed!
The next moment, every player who had participated in the Peak Eight Challenges received an out-of-print golden title——
【Golden Cat】
good!
After consultation by Gu Sheng, Shen Miaomiao and all senior executives.
The ultimate reward of "Peak Kingdom" is to jointly name Cat Man and establish a charity fund specifically to deal with cancer.
How many players participate in the bonus pool will determine how much they will allocate for the first phase of capital injection.
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 charitable act spanning five continents, and it is the best tribute to Cat Man.
In the future, the sincerity and passion for life left by Cat Man will also, together with the golden wind, bring new hope to more patients and help them achieve nirvana and be reborn!
The next second.
Global sensation!!!
‘Thousand-courtesy-crab-!!!’
‘Damn! Out-of-print title!’
‘The ultimate reward is this! Damn it! I have a share of it!’
‘That’s so awesome! This is the most awesome ultimate reward I’ve ever seen!’
'They actually allocated the same amount as the eight peak bonuses to set up a cancer fund!'
'Wow - I really can't stand it anymore, I'm going to drop my pearls'
‘Really, this is the best interpretation of human touch’
‘With the participation of two million players, everyone participated in this vigorous easter egg’
'This is our easter egg!'
‘Golden cat! Awesome!’
"The golden title is on the same level as the old king of Octane!"
‘It’s so cool, this is the most awesome title I’ve ever received’
‘Old thief, he really understands’
‘Golden Wind! Awesome!!!’
'Ahhhhh it's open, brothers! The eight peak challenge venues are open! Free to play, no cool-down period, die as you like!'
'Hahahahahaha...'
‘…’
There was laughter and laughter! The players and the audience were noisy and cheerful, and it was a lively atmosphere!
Octane in the somatosensory cabin looked at his title and the ultimate reward prepared by Golden Wind.
While the smile bloomed, tears of emotion fell down.
Take a look.
This is the golden wind.
They are as reliable as BT, as upright as Miles, and as determined as wolves.
But now, the lighthouse named Anya that once stood on the creek is becoming more and more dazzling, illuminating more people with its gentle light.
Although they are just a gaming company.
But the game characters they created are so vivid.
because.
Like their own games, they are also rich in the spirit of great romanticism.
moment!
laugh--
The somatosensory cabin slowly opened.
Octan wiped the corners of his eyes slightly and returned to the camera.
Looking at the words "Octane!" "Octane!" "King!" "King!" that filled the screen, tears welled up in my eyes again.
Eight major challenges! In the battle between life and death!
He and Cat Man are the final winners!
Together, we stand at the finish line of failure to conquer death!
Even though this is a game.
But the spirit conveyed in the game and the shining and passionate brilliance of humanity of the players are both real!
The admiration of countless players is also true!
Starting from Titanfall, to APEX, and then to Apex Kingdom.
Octane can be called the pinnacle player of the Golden Wind series of games.
It can even be said that it was the golden wind that made him what he is now.
If there is no TTF, there is no APEX, there is no Peak Nation.
He couldn't imagine what he would be like now.
Are you still sitting in a wheelchair, feeling downcast and feeling sorry for yourself?
Think of this.
Now that he can stand on his own and even run simply, Octane can't help but feel excited.
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 started, I said that although the prize money from this peak challenge is huge, I will not ask for a penny,"
"Originally, I wanted to donate them all to charity for free,"
"But the golden wind..."
Speaking of which.
Octan smiled brightly and shrugged:
"They always give people warm surprises."
Say it.
Octane smiled and said solemnly:
"I announce that all the prize money received from the eight peak challenges will be donated to the 'Golden Cat Charity Foundation' free of charge to help more people defeat death, complete life's extreme challenges, and regain their new life in Nirvana."
Buzz——!!!
This time.
The live broadcast room, which was already extremely noisy, became even more sensational!
More than 20 million in total charity funds have been injected into the foundation!
And this is the result of the joint efforts of all players!
'Damn! It's worth dying!'
'Hahahahahahaha, I still have a share of the final Angel Falls rock climb!'
'so good……'
‘As expected of my favorite manufacturer and my favorite anchor’
‘It’s really meaningful for Octane to complete the Peak Eight Events’
‘Indeed, from being in a wheelchair to now being no different from ordinary people, Motivator is really inspirational’
‘With a small needle prick, the emperor will do it’
‘Now I really become an emperor’
‘Damn, why is he so awesome? He’s so good at every game’
"No matter how powerful you are, you still can't beat the big tree (dog head)"
'Hahahahaha, the enemy of life...'
‘Octane: Damn, you can’t get over this, can you?’
‘Master Zhanshu expressed his concern’
‘The tree means that you are very shy’
'Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……'
‘…’
Laughter and joy are today’s gaming circles.
An extremely niche game genre from an unknown source.
So far, 20 million dollars have been raised, and nearly 150 million yuan has been donated to establish the foundation.
After this battle, "Apex Kingdom" became even more famous, and Golden Wind further enhanced its international influence.
Perhaps the only one who felt a little regretful was Shen Miaomiao.
emmmm……
More than 10 million matching donations were made.
Judging from the current sales volume of 3.08 million copies of "Apex Kingdom", as of the end of this week, the total sales volume will be approximately 3.17 million copies.
After excluding commissions, final sales were $101.44 million.
After excluding the 10 million charity fund injection, the sales volume was 91.44 million U.S. dollars.
The net loss was 9.56 million U.S. dollars, multiplied by ten times the rebate...
Hi, so sorry!
Shen Miaomiao pouted her little mouth.
If I had been firmer and stuck to my point of view, I would have received a huge rebate of more than 95 million U.S. dollars!
In the end, it was because of my lack of confidence that I extended the number of rebate days to +90 days.
The final rebate obtained is calculated as a public welfare rebate, and 1% of the total public welfare amount is harvested.
A total of $106,000.
but……
Look at the praise that fills the screen, and think about the people who will be helped by their foundation.
Shen Miaomiao also smiled, as bright as a flower.
No matter what, we have done something good after all and contributed our own meager strength!
Forget it, forget it! Those who achieve great things don’t stick to trivial matters!
Anyway, I still have Overwatch to lose money on.
That guy can lose up to 18 billion!
Eighteen million, sprinkle it with water, don’t worry!
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao looked at Gu Sheng beside her and raised her lips and smiled: "Mr. Gu, you are very humane."
And Gu Sheng also raised his eyebrows at her:
“Mr. Shen’s leadership is good.”
Say it.
The two of them looked at each other, put their hands on their waists, and made childish laughter.
soon.
News of the "Golden Cat Charity Fund" spread to all media.
And among the people from all walks of life who saw such sensational and even breaking news reports.
There is only one, especially one that I can’t hold back...
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PS: This chapter is adapted from real events. I would like to use this chapter to commemorate the player of "The Peak": SuperCat Cat Man