Online Game: Forged into Steel

In 2050, China led the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, and other countries in developing a virtual game with a 95% immersion rate, called Nine Provinces.

The protagonist, Lin Qiu, is unemployed. After hearing about the game's runaway popularity, he can't resist joining. Starting as a novice, he gradually rises to the twin peaks of gaming and life.