Virtual Reality Cultivator-Chapter 19: The Secret Behind Immortal Cultivation VR

Ethan stared at his phone screen with bated breath. The message from the mysterious user echoed in his mind.

???: "Immortal Cultivation VR is not just a game. It's an experiment. And now... you're a part of it."

"An experiment? What do you mean?"

Ethan typed quickly.

Ethan: "Explain. What kind of experiment?"

However, there was no reply. His phone screen remained silent. He waited for a few seconds, then several minutes, but still no response.

"Who is this person? How do they know what's happening to me?"

A chill ran down Ethan's spine. Until now, he had thought Immortal Cultivation VR was just a high-tech game, an escape from his dull real-world life. But now, everything felt much deeper than he had imagined.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Even though it felt strange, the fact that he could feel Qi in the real world was proof that something much larger was happening.

If this really was an experiment, then someone was watching players like him.

And the main question was... for what purpose?

Seeking Answers

Not wanting to wait in uncertainty, Ethan decided to search for information on his own. He opened his laptop and began typing into the search engine:

"Immortal Cultivation VR—Physical Side Effects in the Real World?"

But, just as before, there were no specific results. All the articles discussed the advanced VR technology used in the game, how the AI inside it created a realistic world, and how the game had set new industry standards.

None of them mentioned any physical side effects in the real world.

"It's impossible that I'm the only one experiencing this..."

He tried another approach.

"Immortal Cultivation VR player forums."

A few discussions popped up on the screen, and he started reading. Most of them were about cultivation strategies in the game, battle tips, and theories about the factions in the virtual world.

But after some deeper searching, he found an intriguing thread.

[Thread: Physical Effects of Immortal Cultivation VR in the Real World?]

"I don't know if it's just me, but after playing for several days, my body feels stronger. Even some small injuries I had healed faster than usual. Has anyone else experienced this?"

The responses varied:

User1: "Hah? Probably just suggestion. VR can make the brain more active, but there's no way it could have real physical effects." User2: "I also feel fresher after playing. But maybe it's because our bodies are getting used to the breathing patterns in the game?" User3: "I'm not sure, but something weird happened. When I practiced sword techniques in the game, my reflexes in the real world got faster... even though I've never practiced swordplay before." User4: "Be careful. I heard this game is developed by a company that's connected to some secret research projects. Don't dive too deep if you don't want to get involved in something dangerous."

Ethan narrowed his eyes at the last reply.

"A company with connections to secret research projects?"

A sense of unease began to form in his chest.

He went back to the search engine and typed something more specific.

"Who created Immortal Cultivation VR?"

The search results displayed a company name he recognized:

Zenith Corporation.

Zenith was one of the largest tech companies in the world, known for its innovations in artificial intelligence and virtual reality development. They had created some of the most advanced VR devices, and Immortal Cultivation VR was their most successful ambitious project.

But... was that all?

Ethan dug deeper, trying to find more secretive information. After a while, he found something interesting.

An old article, almost buried among other search results.

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"Zenith Corporation and Secret Projects: Are They Developing Technology to Alter Human Biology?"

Ethan clicked on the article.

Zenith Corporation had long been recognized as a leader in technological innovation, but new reports indicated that they might be involved in research that went beyond VR.

Several sources claimed the company was working on methods to connect the human body to virtual reality on a deeper level—not just neurologically, but biologically as well.

The goal? To create stronger humans—those who could access abilities from the virtual world into the real world.

Ethan froze.

"So... this game isn't just entertainment? It's some kind of... experiment to enhance humans?"

If this was true, it would explain a lot—why he could feel Qi in the real world, why his body felt stronger, and why someone was warning him.

But why were they doing this?

Suddenly, a new notification popped up on his laptop screen.

Message Received from ???

"Stop digging any further. If you keep searching, you'll attract the attention of people who don't want to be found."

Ethan tensed up.

"Someone... is watching me?"

His heart started to race. This was no longer just a game. He had stepped into something much bigger, something possibly dangerous.

But instead of feeling scared, something inside him flared up.

Curiosity.

If the virtual world and the real world were really starting to merge, he had to know why.

He typed a reply.

Ethan: "Too late. I'm already involved. Now, tell me the truth—what's really going on?"

The message was sent. He waited a few moments.

Finally, a reply came.

???: "Fine. If you want answers... meet me. The real world is part of this game, Ethan Liu. And you've just entered the next level."

Ethan took a deep breath.

The virtual world had become something far beyond just a game.

And he had just gone deeper.