Signals from Beyond Our Galaxy."
Another screen showed a live broadcast from the United Nations headquarters in New York, where leaders from many countries were holding an emergency meeting.
Among the crowd gathered outside the famous Oriental Pearl Tower stood a man named Luo Shen. He was the president of Celestial Core Industries, the world's top gaming company. Luo was known for his sharp mind, clever plans, and strong leadership. Many admired him, but some also feared him. He was a man with a vision—a vision that could change the future of humanity.
Today, Luo Shen was about to reveal something big.
Cameras from CNN, CCTV, BBC, NHK, and many other news stations were pointed at him. Reporters waited quietly as Luo stepped onto the stage. He looked calm and confident in a sleek black suit.
He took a deep breath and began to speak.
"This is not just a game," Luo said, his voice steady. "WORLD is a virtual reality experience designed to train people in every skill they will need to survive and thrive. We live in dangerous times. Unknown enemies from other galaxies may one day attack our planet. But if we are prepared, we can defend ourselves."
He paused and looked at the crowd.
"WORLD will help us prepare. The skills you learn inside the game will transfer to the real world. You will become stronger, faster, smarter. When the time comes, humanity will be ready."
The crowd listened carefully. Some nodded in agreement. Others looked uncertain. But everyone could feel the weight of Luo's words.
After the speech, Luo left the stage and walked back to the headquarters of Celestial Core Industries. The building was huge, full of glass walls and bright lights. Inside, it was even more impressive—rows of advanced computers, AI robots moving quietly, and scientists working on strange machines.
In a large conference room, Luo met with his closest team. These were the smartest people he trusted most.
There was Dr. Sophia Heller, an AI expert from Germany. She designed the intelligent systems that helped run WORLD.
Mikhail Petrov, a neurolink engineer from Russia, worked on connecting players' minds to the game safely.
Li Xue, a quantum physicist from China, helped create the game's realistic physics and environment.
Alan Suarez, a former U.S. cyber defense leader, was in charge of protecting the game and its players from hackers.
They sat around a large table, watching screens that showed secret images from space.
"Look at this," said Li Xue, pointing to a video from NASA. It showed strange, artificial-looking structures drifting near Saturn's rings.
"None of this is natural," she said quietly.
Mikhail added, "And near Mars, we've seen changes in gravitational fields. It could be alien technology or something else."
Luo nodded, his face serious.
"WORLD must do more than entertain. It must prepare humanity for what is coming," he said.
He revealed a secret. "I created a hidden program inside the game — I call it the God Protocol. If the worst happens, I can send my mind into WORLD and become its God. Inside the game, I will have the power to protect everyone."
The team looked amazed. This was no ordinary game. It was a new kind of reality.
Later that night, Luo Shen sat alone in a special room called the VR Chamber. The room was quiet except for the soft hum of machines. He put on a neural headset and entered the WORLD game.
The virtual world was beautiful and strange. Towering cities floated in the sky. Strange glowing plants lit the landscape. Far away, stars sparkled like diamonds.
As Luo explored the game, something unexpected happened. The screen flickered and then flashed strange words.
"Integration confirmed. Divine Entity Identified: Luo Shen."
"Welcome back, Creator."
Luo's heart raced. The game seemed alive. It recognized him.
Far away in the cold darkness beyond Pluto, a powerful alien being named Xal'tar the Omen opened its many eyes. It watched the events unfolding on Earth.
"The gate has awakened," it whispered. "The god walks again."
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The next morning, Luo woke up early. His mind was filled with questions. What had the message meant? Was the game truly alive? Could he really become a god inside WORLD?
He called a meeting with his team.
"Last night, something strange happened," he said. "The system reacted to me in a way I did not expect. It knows me."
Sophia frowned. "The AI might be evolving on its own."
Alan looked worried. "If the game becomes self-aware, it could be dangerous."
Luo smiled slightly. "Or it could be the key to saving humanity."
They all knew the stakes were high. The future of Earth depended on their success.
Over the next few days, the world's attention focused on WORLD. Millions of players signed up to enter the virtual world and begin training.
Luo watched the launch closely. He felt a strange connection to the game—almost like it was calling him.
At the same time, mysterious signals continued to come from space. Satellites detected movements near Mars and beyond. The alien threat was real, and it was getting closer.
Luo knew his journey was only beginning. He would have to face enemies inside and outside the game. But he was ready.
Because Luo Shen was not just a player. He was the creator. And soon, he would become the god of WORLD.