[Entry for the 2018 Genesis Historical Genre Contest: The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty] New book in preparation, tentatively titled "All System-Bearing Travelers Are Bosses," a work of fantasy.
Twenty-seventh century. Technology has reached unprecedented heights, and the release of the gaming dive helmet has made a game called Battle Song—abbreviated as BS—an international sensation. Through the dive device, people are transported into a virtual reality world, where they experience the game with all the senses and perceptions of real life.
The helmet’s universal static current allows players to feel sensations in their bodies. This game, set in the era of modern warfare, offers a range of cathartic and competitive modes, helping people alleviate the pressures of everyday life. Within Battle Song, players can enjoy simulated shooting ranges, faction battles, and grand campaigns, experiencing the thrill of countless weapons, all while uplifting the spirit.
This device is hailed as the single greatest invention of the twenty-seventh century.
The company that later took over the game launched a design and manufacturing system, enabling any talented player to design weapons and items through its platform.
At the first Battle Song Weapon and Item Design Competition, a newcomer with the player ID Wu Yue Ling took the crown, having designed a steam-powered bomber. This aircraft, based entirely on the principles of the steam engine, exuded a distinctive steampunk charm. It captivated every judge and even earned praise from renowned designers around the world, who proclaimed this university student the future Edison. The concept was subsequently adopted, constructed, and successfully test-flown.
Sun Fangwu walked across the school’s track, h