Chapter 292 Sky Arena (3)
Chapter 292 Sky Arena (3)
The display on the screen attracted the attention of many people.
This technology didn't rely on Den Den Mushi at all, yet it could achieve even better results than Den Den Mushi.
Both the picture and the sound were incredibly clear.
The camera angles would also change as the battle progressed, showing close-ups, wide shots, and even detailed shots.
There was even a commentator explaining the situation on the side, helping everyone understand the state of the battle better.
Ordinary people might not pay much attention, as there were things like Den Den Mushi with similar functions.
But some large Factions were clear that since the Kronos Kingdom possessed such technology, it meant that Den Den Mushi could potentially be completely replaced.
The Kronos Kingdom had already overcome the difficult problem of conducting information transmission within the constantly changing Chaos Magnetic Field of The Great Sea.
In fact, some Factions had noticed this long ago.
Within the Kronos Kingdom, Den Den Mushi had already been replaced by ninety-nine percent.
An independent information transmission network, coupled with the Kronos Kingdom's strict control over internal and external affairs, made it difficult for people to obtain intelligence about the Kronos Kingdom.
Some functions inside the Sky Arena were even more advanced than Den Den Mushi.
For example, if you wanted to watch a match in a certain Arena, by entering the corresponding Arena number, the screen display would automatically jump.
The monitoring facilities inside the Sky Arena were all controlled by the same system.
The cooperation with the World Telephone Bug Group was a mutually beneficial matter.
The Kronos Kingdom had no intention of spreading this technology; they wanted to keep it in their hands.
The World Telephone Bug Group feared their business would be shaken by the Kronos Kingdom.
Therefore, regarding the World Telephone Bug Group's live streaming of the Sky Arena, the Kronos Kingdom held the initiative and kept it under their own control.
Through Visual Den Den Mushi, one could also watch some battle footage from the Sky Arena, but it wasn't live streaming; it was from a day prior.
Somewhere within the Sky Arena, all battle footage was being recorded and simultaneously played back in another location.
To collect the battle data of all Competitors.
At the same time, in front of these playing images, there was a Visual Den Den Mushi recording the footage.
These recorded images would be transmitted to Visual Den Den Mushi in various locations throughout the Four Seas.
In other words, compared to the battle footage within the Sky Arena, there was an extra step involved.
That is to say, the battle footage watched by others on The Great Sea via Visual Den Den Mushi was actually secondhand, or "bootleg" versions.
And this battle footage was purchased by the World Telephone Bug Group from the Kronos Kingdom at a high price.
By using this method, they expanded their influence, making people around the World more dependent on Den Den Mushi and encouraging them to purchase the latest Visual Den Den Mushi.
In the Sky Arena, every battle in every Arena would be recorded and assigned a corresponding number.
If one wanted to watch past battle footage, it could be easily found based on the time and number.
Of course, this also cost money and was an additional revenue.
The large screen on the first floor would play a battle every hour, which was considered a free benefit.
During the rest of the time, they would show advertisements, introducing the star Competitors within the Sky Arena and the upcoming Sword Tournament.
In the Passage, pleasant music would occasionally play, offering a relaxing enjoyment.
The long Passage passed through the Food Area, went through the Training Zone, and the Leisure Zone.
One could also hear cheers coming from inside the Arena.
Passing through the Food Area, the rich aroma greatly increased the appetite of many Pirates.
Charlotte Linlin's mouth was practically watering.
Soon, the first floor of the Sky Arena was briefly explored.
In reality, it was just walking from the main entrance to the Central Hall on the first floor of the Sky Arena.
Upon reaching here, Hades felt it was sufficient.
Along the way, there were road signs indicating locations.
The numerous Great Pirates also had a corresponding understanding of the situation inside the Sky Arena.
Stopping his steps, Hades turned around.
"On the tenth floor, I have prepared a banquet. You will come up with me."
"As for the others, feel free to look around, but causing trouble inside the Sky Arena is prohibited."
"On the third, seventh, and eleventh floors, there are dedicated life-and-death Arenas. If you have something to settle, you can go there."
"At midnight, you must all leave the Sky Arena. Resting places have already been arranged."
Hades' expression was peaceful.
It seemed like he was explaining, but in reality, he was just giving a notification.
The banquet on the tenth floor had nothing to do with the vast majority of people.
It was prepared for the various Great Pirates and their Cadres; others were not qualified to sit at the table.
"My little ones, go and have fun."
Shiki waved his hand, and his numerous Pirates scattered and left.
They had been impatient for a long time.
Some Pirates immediately ran towards the registration area of the Sky Arena, wanting to enter the Arena for a battle.
Others ran to the Food Area.
For these Pirates arriving for the first time, every corner of the Sky Arena was very attractive to them.
"Don't play too late."
Newgate greeted his children.
Even Newgate's adopted sons were not qualified to sit at the table before they had sufficient strength.
Roger's many Crewmates voluntarily left, not interested in the upcoming banquet, wanting to have a good time playing inside the Sky Arena.
Other Great Pirates also issued orders one after another.
Then, they followed Hades onto the elevator, preparing to go to the tenth floor.
Each Area had numerous lift elevators and passenger elevators inside.
The largest lift elevator platform was a square with a length of two hundred meters, surrounded by transparent glass, and equipped with some handrails inside.
As for the passenger elevator, it was similar to the moving walkways or escalators found in supermarkets and shopping malls, and didn't require waiting for time like the lift elevator.
Furthermore, the passenger elevator reached a length of one hundred meters, making it a unique sight within the Sky Arena.
If one found the elevator troublesome, Spiral Staircase was also built on every floor of the Sky Arena.
Walking the Spiral Staircase would be a bit tiring.
However, Strongmen would mostly choose the Spiral Staircase because the speed would be faster.
Similarly, to go from the higher floors to the lower floors, there was also Spiral Slide for a quick descent.
On the tenth floor of the Sky Arena, a cable car system was also specially built, directly connecting the tenth floor, which was nearly two thousand meters high, to locations five kilometers away in the four directions around the Sky Arena.
This was also a way to leave or directly reach the tenth floor of the Sky Arena.
Of course, a considerable fee was required.
(end of chapter)