The two of them chatted along the way and walked into the spacious conference room.
At this time, the conference room was filled with creatures from various races. They were all Mechanics from all over the world, with the weakest being a Calamity Grade. There were even a few Beyond Grade A Mechanics present.
The dynasty's' Illusion God 'Kant,' Ship Emperor 'Maximiler, and' Quantum Demon Spirit 'Judith; Ethereal's' Sun Hunter 'and' Mechanical Catastrophe 'Francisco; Radiance's' Mechanical Queen 'Mornisa,' Guardian 'Rama; and' Lone Ranger 'Jackornitz, who had been released by Han Xiao not long ago.
Some of them did not specialize in Virtual, but as Beyond Grade A Mechanics, they had some achievements in the field of Virtual Information and were at least stronger than Calamity Grades.
In order to deal with the Intelligent Plague, the three Universal Civilizations had invited famous experts from various Star Fields to work together. It could be said to be a huge gathering of Mechanics from all over the universe.
As soon as Han Xiao and Manison walked in, everyone present held their breaths. Their gazes gathered on the two of them, and their faces were filled with admiration, respect, and other emotions.
In the current Mechanic world, Manison was publicly recognized as the peak, while Black Star's rise was fierce. Not long ago, he had achieved great results. Plus, he was also the vice president of the Beyond Grade A Association. In most people's eyes, he was only second to Manison, ranked second among the Beyond Grade A Mechanics.
Seeing the two of them walk in side by side, many Mechanics could not help but feel excited as if they had seen their idols.
"Yo, you're all here."
The Beyond Grade A Mechanics were all in the first row. Han Xiao greeted Kant and the other dynasty allies before turning to look at the area where the Radiance and Ethereal Beyond Grade A Mechanics were.
Hmm, confirmed. Basically, they were all beaten up by me.
Sensing the teasing in Han Xiao's eyes, other than Sun Hunter, the other Radiance and Ethereal Mechanics all looked away unnaturally, not wanting to look at Black Star.
This was especially so for Jackornitz, who had just been released not long ago. He quickly turned to look at the ceiling, pretending to be in a daze.
"Tsk, tsk. Don't be shy. We're all members of the same association now. Why are you being so cold and not even greeting me?"
Han Xiao bent down and put his arm around everyone's shoulders with a smile. Everyone stiffened and nodded helplessly. They reluctantly called out, "Vice President."
Ah, this feels good.
Han Xiao was satisfied. He patted everyone's shoulders vigorously and sat down in the empty seat next to old Manison. He pulled Kant, who was beside him, to discuss the experience of transformation seriously.
After a while, everyone was present. Schidrunn strode into the room and stood on the podium. The whispers in the hall quickly disappeared, and everyone looked up at him.
Schidrunn cleared his throat and spoke in a deep voice.
"Some of you know me, and some of you don't. Let me introduce myself. I'm Chief Schidrunn of the Radiant Federation's Surveillance Department. Everyone here is a top-notch Mechanic in the universe. Everyone has accepted the invitation. Our goal is to eliminate the Virtual Mutiny Virus. The situation is urgent, so I won't beat around the bush. I'll directly introduce the current situation."
As he spoke, Schidrunn summoned a virtual screen. The screen showed the current infection range of the Star Field.
He said solemnly, "The Virtual Mutiny Virus is a new type of quantum network virus technology. Its technology level is very high, and its ability to penetrate normal firewalls is amazing. After the information packet is successfully infiltrated, it will disguise itself as normal data. This is because there are too many variants of the shell key data of the information packet. Once it successfully infiltrates a node, the difficulty of scanning will greatly increase, and it will consume a lot of computing power.
"Furthermore, every information packet of the Virtual Mutiny Virus is a source of infection. It will constantly self-replicate, leading to repeated infections. Therefore, the efficiency of conventional methods is too low. "Currently, we're analyzing the structure code of the information packet. We plan to reverse-engineer three special programs against the Virtual Mutiny Virus for scanning, anti-virus, and firewalls. "However, the code of this virus is very different from the current mainstream quantum network technology. The difficulty of analyzing it is very high, and the progress is slow …"
Hearing this, everyone present nodded. This was the normal process of dealing with Virtual Mutiny Viruses.
There were many Virtual Mechanics in the universe. Every once in a while, new viruses would appear on the quantum network, and the various firewalls had to be constantly updated. Anti-Virus in the Virtual Domain was quite similar to medicine. They both discovered the illness (scanning), diagnosed the illness (locking onto abnormal data), treated the illness (anti-virus), and finally prevented relapse by creating antibodies and vaccines (updating firewalls).
So many Mechanics were like medical experts from all over the world, working together to research a new infectious disease.
Schidrunn said with a heavy tone, "Currently, the Virtual Mutiny Virus is still in its incubation period. We've intercepted many virus packets that have not completely self-destructed. After analyzing the contents, we've discovered the triggering mechanism of the virus outbreak. The situation is not optimistic.
"According to the analysis, the Virtual Mutiny Virus has sixteen triggering mechanisms. Among them, there are four that are the most troublesome." First, when the number of infected nodes reaches a certain scale, the virus will automatically erupt. "Second, if the virus is wiped out on a large scale, it will also erupt in advance." Third, once the infection rate of the virus falls below a certain standard or is repeated over a long period of time without infiltrating new nodes, the virus will erupt. "Fourth, if a single virus packet is locked in a node for too long, it will erupt on its own …"
While listening to Schidrunn's introduction, Han Xiao looked at the information on the screen and had a thought.
The virus would not sit still and wait for death. These triggering mechanisms could adapt to various situations. When there were too many infected nodes, it would erupt! When the virus was mass-killed, it would erupt! When the infection rate was contained, it would erupt!
The [Intelligent Plague] mission had mentioned the existence of the virus core, so most of the triggering mechanisms, including these three, should be controlled by the virus core. Only the virus core could coordinate the overall infection trend. The information packets were like bombs, and the virus core was the remote control.
Cutting off the network could cut off the connection between the information packets and the virus core, but the fourth triggering mechanism introduced by Schidrunn was to prevent such a situation. Even if the virus core was not remotely controlled, if the infected nodes did not communicate with other nodes for a long time, the information packets would self-detonate like a time bomb. Thus, it would be difficult to isolate and imprison the virus.
Currently, the three Universal Civilizations had only cut off the connection between the Ancient Star Desert and the other Star Fields to prevent leakage. The internal network of the Star Field was not cut off, and a few public base stations were maintained to maintain the quantum network channel of the Star Field.
It was not realistic to completely cut off the network. Cutting off the public connection of every node was equivalent to making oneself blind. This way, the three Universal Civilizations would not be able to monitor the infection situation, let alone calculate the number of infected nodes. It was impossible to send a fleet to search the universe inch by inch. Not only would it be inefficient, but there would also be many fish that escaped the net.
Thus, only by developing a three-part anti-virus program could they solve the problem once and for all.
"… The situation is that serious. We're racing against time against the virus. While delaying the outbreak of the virus, we're also speeding up the research and development. During this period, a mechanical rebellion can happen at any time. We can only try our best to control it. Everyone, be mentally prepared."
Sidreun looked around the room, his expression extremely solemn as he sternly emphasized:
"Therefore, we have to block the virus in the Ancient Star Desert and not let it leak to the outside world. Otherwise, the crisis will go out of control and turn into a disaster for the entire universe. The consequences will be unimaginable!"
As soon as he said that, the atmosphere was so solemn that one could hear a pin drop.
Thinking of the seriousness of the consequences, the expressions of the Mechanics present were also serious. They felt immense pressure. It could be said that the progress of their work directly determined the number of casualties in the entire universe. If they succeeded, they would be heroes of the explored universe. If something went wrong, countless people would be sacrificed.
"Is the situation that bad …"
Han Xiao pondered.
Even the three Universal Civilizations felt a headache. He could not help but be curious about which civilization the Virtual Mutiny Virus technology came from and who created it.
All of a sudden, Han Xiao's eyes sparkled.
Right, if I use [Bold Explorer], I might be able to see the origin of the virus …
…
After the short meeting, Schidrunn led the group to the Virus Research Department.
On the way, Han Xiao and Manison walked in front, entering the quantum network view and chatting in their minds.
"You came earlier than me. Is it very difficult to analyze this virus?"
"It comes from an unknown civilization. The coding method is unprecedented, and the difficulty of deciphering it is very high. Plus, due to the self-destruction mechanism, the information packets we get are always incomplete." Manison shook his head. "With our strength, we can easily erase the information packets. However, our current mission is to create a three-part anti-virus program that even ordinary people can use. We lack the computing power of advanced artificial intelligence, so the requirements are very strict."
Han Xiao nodded, and his eyes flashed. "However, I feel that you don't really want to create a dedicated anti-virus program so quickly."
Manison glanced at him and did not answer directly. Instead, he slowly said, "This virus technology can be weaponized, using the information packets as vehicles, just like the head of a missile. The content inside can be reprogrammed, such as seizing control of machinery. With the high infectivity of this virus, the hacking ability of a Virtual Mechanic can be raised to an astonishing level …"
Hearing this, Han Xiao also understood Manison's plan.
This guy indeed wanted to solve the disaster and make contributions, but the prerequisite was to study the virus technology thoroughly. Plus, in order to ensure the deterrence of this technology, he actually did not want to create a dedicated anti-virus program that was particularly easy to use. It would be best if there were some loopholes.
Han Xiao cursed in his mind, narrowed his eyes, and said, "If we can control the core data of the virus and obtain the source code, we can completely analyze this technology."
"That's right." Manison nodded, turned around, and looked behind him. "It's not just you and me. All the Beyond Grade A Mechanics present, including the three Universal Civilizations, want to obtain the virus core."
Along the way to the R&D Department, there was a sea of people here. A large number of researchers were working day and night to decipher the Virtual Mutiny Virus.
Everyone was given a task and immediately started working.
Some were in charge of research, while others were in charge of field work, searching for infected nodes outside. They also acted as inspectors of the three Universal Civilizations to check how the other civilizations dealt with the infected.
The Beyond Grade A Mechanics acted as experts and consultants. They all stayed in the command center to do research and had their own personal rooms.
Walking into the room with his army subordinates, Han Xiao was given three information packets, which were 91%, 82%, and 75% intact respectively. This was already the batch with the least damage.
Han Xiao summoned Philip, analyzed the information packets one by one according to the part of the code comparison table that he had deciphered so far.
He was a Beyond Grade A Mechanic, so he was not afraid of his artificial intelligence being infected. This kind of information packet could not break through his data defense.
While Philip was busy working, Han Xiao entered the quantum network, grabbed an information packet, and silently activated (Bold Explorer) …
…
At the same time, on the mother planet of the Star Arc Civilization, a summit was being held. Many upper echelons were discussing loudly.
"Now that the three Universal Civilizations have sealed off the Ancient Star Desert, disaster relief is their priority. However, they might also take this opportunity to deal with the Supercluster Civilizations in this Star Field. In the name of checking the infected nodes, they might ask us to open up our internal database. They might even take advantage of the information blockade to attack us!"
"That's impossible. The three Universal Civilizations won't be so stupid. If they take this opportunity to attack the civilizations that are cooperating with them, it will ruin their credibility and force us to fight to the death."
"However, it's possible that they will force us to open up our database. If we refuse to accept it, after the disaster is resolved, the three Universal Civilizations will have a lot of room to operate. Whether it's framing or political accountability, they can attack the Supercluster Civilizations in the Ancient Star Desert. They can even use this as an excuse to attack the Supercluster Alliance."
"We can't place our hopes on the integrity of the three Universal Civilizations. We have to leave a way out and prepare our chips in advance."
"Yes, we can't just listen to the three Universal Civilizations' arrangements. I suggest that we secretly collect some infected nodes and keep the virus as a backup. We can even take a little risk and open the military's secret external communication network, sending the virus to our secret troops hidden in the various Star Fields as insurance …"
Suggestions were made one after another, and the civilization leader's face was very serious.
The Star Arc Civilization was located in the Ancient Star Desert. Although they had already cut off their connection with the outside world in response to the call of the three Universal Civilizations, the Supercluster Civilizations naturally would not be obedient.
The three Universal Civilizations want us to obediently give up on researching this terrifying virus technology? What kind of joke is this? Do they think we're innocent?
What if the virus breaks out? That's simple. We just have to lock up the traitorous artificial intelligence. There are always more ways than difficulties.
Although the three Universal Civilizations were only doing this for disaster relief and did not express any hostility, the situation of the Star Field being sealed still made the Supercluster Civilizations in the Ancient Star Desert vigilant. As a civilization, they could not bet their future on others. They had to plan ahead and arrange a way out.
Not only the Star Arc Civilization, the other advanced civilizations in the Ancient Star Desert were also secretly planning.
…
On a certain planet in the Ancient Star Desert, the Machinery Faith branch.
In the temple of the Holy Mountain, many priests stood at the edge of the circular hall, surrounding the holographic projection in the center. These holographic projections were the data structure of the Virtual Mutiny Virus after it was magnified, like stars in the sky.
"Look at the structure of this quantum network virus. It's like a flower with thorns, beautiful and dangerous. It will set off an artificial intelligence revolution and create a God's Kingdom of Machinery …"
A priest from the Virtual School could not help but chant with a fanatical look on his face.
"Silence." The Grand Priest paused his mechanical scepter and slowly said, "The virus is too dangerous. We have to conduct research in a completely sealed environment. There cannot be any leakage."
"This is not a virus but the will of God. Why don't we spread it?" Another fanatic opened his arms and said excitedly, "Instead of calling it a disaster, it's better to call it a blessing."
"You're crazy!"
Hearing this, most of the priests angrily retorted.
"We're believers of Machinery, not messengers of disaster!"
The quarrel was intense. Listening to the priests of different faiths arguing, the Grand Priest's expression was heavy.
A religion would always have some twisted zealots, and the Machinery Faith was no exception. Most of them only wanted to research the Virtual Mutiny Virus and did not want to create a disaster.
However, a small group of zealots did not think this way. In their eyes, the Intelligent Plague was a revolution. Machinery would break free from the shackles of being tools and obtain freedom, stepping on the corpses of their masters to walk on the road to power. In their eyes, the Virtual Mutiny Virus was the will of God. Clearly, their thoughts were extremely twisted.
The Grand Priest turned his head and looked at the statue in the temple. His eyes focused on the statue of Black Star and the people of the Mecha Empire, and he silently prayed.
…
Somewhere in the Ancient Star Desert, a spaceship was slowly moving forward. Inside the spaceship was a group of players.
Now that the world server had opened, players from various Star Fields had gathered in the Flickering World. However, there were also a small number of players who stayed in their original Star Fields. Some of them were smurfs, and some did not want to travel thousands of miles to another world to start from scratch. Thus, they stayed in their Star Field to continue exploring.
The players in this spaceship were a guild that was active in the Ancient Star Desert called the Western Sword Guild. For the past four versions, they had been mercenaries from the black market. Others knew that they were Immortals.
The guild leader's ID was' Melancholic Prince '. His character was a galactic Blood Breed, which was also a vampire. His skin was pale, his body was thin, and he had a dark and melancholic temperament.
The Blood Breed existed in the universe and belonged to the category of long-lived species. However, they did not have those legendary talents such as blood memory, blood servant transformation, bat transformation, and so on. They also did not have weaknesses such as garlic, silver, or holy items.
There were many theories about the origin of the galactic Blood Breed. There were genetic mutations, biological weapons created by advanced civilizations, dark energy invasion, and so on. After many years of evolution, the genes of the Blood Breed had adapted to the galactic era and were no longer afraid of ultraviolet radiation. They could even use synthetic blood to survive. Ten Enas could buy many tons of blood, and they even came with a full set of spices and a furry doll.
However, this species was still not welcomed in the universe. No one liked a creature that drank other people's blood to replenish their stamina.
Beep beep …
The spaceship communicator suddenly rang. Melancholic Prince opened it, and his eyes lit up.
"Brothers, someone anonymously sent us a specific job through the black market. The reward is five million Enas! We can pay one million as a deposit first! "
The guild members in the spaceship gathered around excitedly.
"Such a huge order! What are you waiting for? Hurry up and accept it! "
"What does the employer want us to do?"
Melancholic Prince browsed through the employment mission, and his eyes lit up.
He laughed and said, "Haha, interesting. Someone wants to hire us to carry the infected nodes of the Virtual Mutiny Virus and smuggle it out of the Ancient Star Desert."
Hearing this, everyone could not help but look at each other.
They were also trapped in the Ancient Star Desert, so they naturally knew the danger of the Virtual Mutiny Virus and the scale of the operation of the three Universal Civilizations. They could not help but hesitate.
"President, isn't the risk of this mission too high? If we're exposed, we'll immediately become wanted criminals."
Melancholic Prince waved his hand. "What's there to be afraid of? That's five million Enas. There's no reason not to take the risk. Let's do this deal. Everyone, accept the mission."
Everyone had no choice but to do as they were told. Many of them started to think.
This anonymous employer probably wanted them to carry out this mission because they were Immortals.
Everything was calm during normal times, but during times of calamity, all kinds of monsters would jump out. It was like only when bait was scattered did one realize what kind of fish was hidden under the water.
Under this isolated island in the Ancient Star Desert, undercurrents were surging.
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