Legend of the Cyber Heroes
Chapter 618 - 262: Touch

Chapter 618: Chapter 262: Touch

Lu Xuanyu was among the first Benchmark Men and the first group of Cybernetically Enhanced People.

Moreover, unlike other volunteers who would consider "refusing interviews for privacy reasons," his contract with Superman Enterprise included a clause that required him to "fight in a match."

It was said that Mr. Xiang had already prepared a publicity team, so this battle was bound to gather the attention of all humanity.

Such a unique identity meant he was inevitably going to stand under the spotlight.

Indeed, cyberization was indeed a glory belonging to those scientists; Lu Xuanyu just happened to be there, standing in a position that would catch the public eye.

Having been a social media figure for some time, Lu Xuanyu knew how valuable such "attention" was.

Plus, with the rewards promised by Xiang Shan...

With these resources, Lu Xuanyu naturally thought about realizing his own ideals—he had tasted, seen, and played through both the peaks and the valleys. Now, what he thought about the most was just this.

But regarding "what kind of modern Sect to establish," he had no clue whatsoever.

Chen Feng countered, "Then what is your concept of ’the Sect I want to establish’?"

Lu Xuanyu scratched his head, "Um, a place that explores technology and promotes culture perhaps? Where everyone can ponder over Martial Arts without any sect rivalry, and then... the research results could play a certain role in society? Also, it shouldn’t oppose staging fights, there could be a dedicated research group for that within the Sect, but the Sect as a whole won’t specialize due to one rule. That’s about it."

Chen Feng crossed his arms, "That’s quite vague. What role can your ’research results’ play? Be absorbed by the military, police, or other agencies? Used by private security companies? Does martial performance in movies count? Can this income support your ideas? And what about the rules for opening a school and teaching disciples?"

Lu Xuanyu sighed, "No wonder you guys can make such a big company. You really think differently."

Chen Feng laughed, "Don’t, I’m just good with words. If I really had to run a company, it would have been gone long ago."

"Ah?" Lu Xuanyu was puzzled, "Aren’t you a high-ranking official in the company?"

"You could say that," Chen Feng said, "but I only manage my department. If you really want to discuss this content, it might be better to find Xiang Shan...although he’s also quite busy lately."

Yawgmoth’s "grand plan" was being vigorously executed, and Xiang Shan was either negotiating or signing contracts, incredibly busy.

"Boss Xiang, huh." Lu Xuanyu said, "That said, he really is quite a character. Seems like people are just different..."

Chen Feng folded his arms across his chest, "Indeed. Although Boss Xiang always says compared to folks like Yawgmoth or Anatoly, his talents are weak. But neither Mr. Yawgmoth nor Mr. Anatoly could achieve what Xiang Shan has."

"Such a huge project, so many cooperative institutions, and resources in the hundreds of billions or even trillions...he can use the most imaginative ideas to judge the future of a technology, and then pull in the most suitable partners to accomplish it."

"Speculators who can betray even their bottom lines and principles might climb to the same heights in the quest for fame and fortune. But they can’t change the world, no matter how high they climb. Yet he reached this point and is still an idealist—naturally, being greatly supported by Yawgmoth is a factor, but Xiang Shan is also impressive."

"That really is remarkable." Lu Xuanyu earnestly marveled.

"However, Boss Xiang himself said it’s also something trained," Chen Feng said, "He mentioned that more than a decade ago, an old gentleman taught him hands-on how to become an official, and it could have been anyone else as well. But when you think about it, this kind of ’hands-on training’ isn’t something just anyone can strive for."

First-class scientific talent, top management ability, exceptional foresight and action capability, plus the power of comrades and "a little bit of luck."

These elements might also exist in others. But it just so happens that in this era where humanity is about to take the next step, they have converged in a person like Xiang Shan who wants to change the world.

The world can only change for him then.

"Alright, let’s stop discussing this topic." Chen Feng suddenly snapped his fingers, and curtains on both sides of the room gradually lowered, the lighting also began to dim. Simultaneously, an assistant pushed a small cart before Lu Xuanyu.

There was a marker on the cart’s tabletop.

Soon, the room was only lit up around Lu Xuanyu.

This would to some extent eliminate environmental distractions.

Lu Xuanyu expertly took the headphones beside him and put them on.

Then, Emilia’s voice came from inside: "Mr. Lu, please imagine that at the position of the marker on the tabletop, there is a cubic object the size of an apple."

Lu Xuanyu nodded.

"Then, please try to touch that imagined object."

This command was a bit strange, but Lu Xuanyu had seen even stranger commands.

If he now wondered "why do this," researchers would complain and then spend time clearing the distracting thoughts again.

Lu Xuanyu could do it without thinking.

He extended his hand.

—Hmm?

Lu Xuanyu quickly withdrew his hand.

He felt like he had touched something.

Lu Xuanyu tried to maintain a "mind free of distractions" as he slowly approached the marker again.

He indeed "felt" something.

The sensation was like wearing a thick glove and then grabbing a rough stone. The sensation was very dull, so he couldn’t precisely describe what he felt.

But there was certainly "something" there.

"Mr. Lu, please describe your action, why did you withdraw your hand?"

Lu Xuanyu hesitated, "There’s nothing here...but it felt like I touched something."

"This is normal. Please continue trying to pick up that object."

Lu Xuanyu set aside his doubts and reached out again, gently grabbing it.

It felt as if there was an "invisible object" there...

No, not quite.

Lu Xuanyu slowly clenched his fingers until his hand was balled into a fist.

In that moment, his sensations split into two levels.

His sense of touch...

No, part of his tactile sense informed him that he was holding an object, although he kept applying force to grip it, but only "gripping tightly." Even in this tactile sense, there was no "pain."

Meanwhile, another layer of tactile sense, along with his vision, indicated that he had already clenched his hand.

Emilia’s voice came again: "Please describe your feelings at this moment, Mr. Lu."

"It feels like I’m holding onto something... What’s going on?"