On the Star Arc Civilization's mother planet, the upper echelons were having a discussion in the conference room.
"The three Universal Civilizations sent a notice not long ago, asking us to listen to their orders and be prepared to shut down the quantum network base stations on all planets. What are they trying to do?"
"Isn't the Intelligent Plague already under control? Now that the three Universal Civilizations are doing this, could it be that something has changed?"
"Or are the three Universal Civilizations going to mess with us again?"
The upper echelons all had tense expressions and were filled with suspicion.
Originally, when the three Universal Civilizations announced the completion of the antivirus three-piece set, they felt that the Intelligent Plague was basically solved. Thus, they focused their attention on the situation of the Ancient Star Desert being sealed, thinking that the three Universal Civilizations might take the opportunity to do something to them. They were paranoid all the time, as if they were suffering from paranoia.
The three Universal Civilizations suddenly ordered them to be prepared to cut off the quantum network in their territory at any time. This made the Star Arc Civilization even more sensitive, almost thinking that this was a signal to attack them.
This time, it was not cutting off external communication but shutting down the quantum network in their territory, destroying the cornerstone of the galactic society. In the galactic era, large civilizations like them relied on the real-time information exchange of the quantum network to rule and govern the various planets.
Now that they were asked to completely cut off the network, it meant that they would temporarily give up their ruling power over their territory, causing the various regions to fall into an unknown period of time without a central authority.
The civilization leader knocked on the table, making the room quiet down before speaking.
"The three Universal Civilizations issued the same notice to the other civilizations, not just us."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
"Then, it seems like it's related to the Intelligent Plague … How are the three Universal Civilizations doing recently?" a high-ranking official asked.
The head of the intelligence department raised his eyelids and said, "The three Universal Civilizations are scattered across the various planets.
"The troops of the three Universal Civilizations are stationed on various planets, and those Beyond Grade A Mechanics are also acting strangely. They're sending their own mechanical troops to those planets, as if they're going to do something big."
"All the Beyond Grade A Mechanics are on the move?"
"Yes, all of them."
"What do you think they're doing?"
"I'm not sure, but it looks like they're setting up an ambush."
"Hmm …"
The civilization leader pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Cooperate with the three Universal Civilizations.
Investigate what the three Universal Civilizations and these Beyond Grade As are doing. Keep a close eye on them and don't ignore any of their movements. I want to know what their purpose is. "
…
Flickering World, Development Union headquarters, Planet Finn.
Many Beyond Grade A remote projections were gathered here, holding regular meetings to communicate.
Many of the positions were empty, and most of them were Beyond Grade A Mechanics who had been recruited. The positions of the president and vice president were also empty.
"Speaking of which, the Mecha Empire and Black Star have been absent from several meetings. I wonder how they are doing in the Ancient Star Desert?"
Someone inadvertently brought up this topic, which immediately aroused everyone's interest.
"The Intelligent Plague in the Ancient Star Desert has been going on for several months without any news. What's the situation now? Is the disaster under control?"
"The Star Field has sealed off all information. I can't get any information either. Do any of you know the situation?"
Because the three Universal Civilizations had rated the Intelligent Plague as a world-destroying universal disaster, the entire universe was very concerned about the situation in the Ancient Star Desert. However, due to the information blockade, there was no way to know the progress.
The Beyond Grade As present were also curious.
"Hey, Hella, is there any news about your Army Commander?" A Beyond Grade A turned to look at the silent Hella.
"No," Hella replied concisely.
She was also a member of the association. Since Black Star was absent, she had become the representative of the Black Star Corps.
Tolaen curled his lips and said, "Humph, Black Star has probably been killed."
"Are you asking for a beating again?" Hella was expressionless.
Tolaen smiled sinisterly. "The way I see it, the three Universal Civilizations calling all the Beyond Grade A Mechanics over is a scheme. Think about it, both the president and the vice president are Mechanics. Isn't this like catching everyone in one go?"
The allies of the Arcane Church all looked at him, speechless.
Which side are you on? Is it really okay to spread rumors about your boss like this?
"Don't talk nonsense. You have to take responsibility," an Ethereal direct member said unhappily.
"Sorry, I always speak my mind." Tolaen snorted.
Hella could not be bothered with him, but she was still a little worried.
The other Mechanics had all sent their avatars over, and only Black Star's main body was there.
The Ancient Star Desert was sealed. If the three Universal Civilizations really wanted to do anything to Black Star, that place would instantly become a dead end. Hella did not trust the three Universal Civilizations from the bottom of her heart. Although she had the teleportation function of the King mechanical suit, it could not dispel her worries.
On the other side, Secret Master, who was resting with his eyes closed, could not help but tremble as he listened to everyone's argument.
As the protector of the black market, he was more curious about the situation in the Ancient Star Desert than anyone else.
Ever since the Star Field was sealed, all contact with the black markets there had been cut off. Many of them were businesses under his protection, which had always provided him with huge profits. Some of them were Beast Ancestor's businesses that he had just taken over not long ago.
After not contacting them for so long, he had no idea how his businesses were doing.
"I wonder what the situation in the Ancient Star Desert is like now …"
Secret Master's thoughts drifted away as he guessed.
…
The three Universal Civilizations made arrangements according to Han Xiao's battle plan and spent more than a month preparing. They sent their fleets to each trap node planet. Most of the time was spent on traveling, waiting for the various Beyond Grade A mechanical troops to arrive at the ambush locations.
Because this was a Star Field level local area network, there were quite a number of trap nodes spread throughout the various Star Systems of the Ancient Star Desert. The trap nodes that the three Universal Civilizations chose were mainly in areas that were not easy to control with just a notification or some important locations.
Every terminal exit was guarded by the Beyond Grade A Mechanics and the three Universal Civilizations' fleets. Manison's Lord's Avatars were stationed at every location.
Han Xiao had created a new batch of Lord's Avatars during this time, but the number was still limited. He settled for the next best thing and arranged mechanical troops at every ambush location.
As for the limited number of Lord's Avatars, they were placed at carefully selected locations (referring to Harrison) to try their luck.
The target of [Lord's Descent] was not limited to the Lord's Avatars. Even ordinary mechanical soldiers could be used as carriers. However, the shared skills were not complete, and their combat power was far lower than that of the Lord's Avatars. Therefore, even if the Beyond Grade A Mechanics who had mastered [Lord's Descent] could ambush at every location, they could only be bystanders at most. They did not have the advantage that Manison had. After all, ordinary mechanical soldiers would not be able to compete with Manison's Lord's Avatars.
Therefore, the other Beyond Grade A Mechanics were all prepared to force the virus core to materialize at the node where their Lord's Avatars were at during the first step of the network tracking.
Due to the concealment of the virus core, there were no universal scanning tools at the moment. Only Beyond Grade A Mechanics had the ability to track the virus core online. Although some of them were not specialized in Virtual, as long as they had learned the Ultimate Knowledge [Virtual Creator], they would be able to cut down people online.
In order to increase everyone's Virtual Ability and coverage, the Radiant Federation took out a large-scale strategic device called the Super Range Virtual Brainwave Amplifier.
This was a piece of equipment specially made for Mechanics. It increased their Virtual Ability in many ways and greatly increased the coverage area. In the hands of a Beyond Grade A Mechanic, it was the most effective.
The size of the device was extremely large. It was like a silver spherical galactic base. The exterior looked like it was pieced together by many boards. There were obvious gaps, and it was not smooth at all.
The interior of the device was extremely spacious. In the center, all the Beyond Grade A Mechanics formed a circle and floated in midair, facing each other. They were all in position.
The remote projections of Schidrunn and the other two Censors appeared in the circle.
They solemnly said, "Everyone, the mechanical troops have been deployed. There are only thirteen minutes left until the predicted virus core goes online. When the time is up, we will immediately cut off the network and turn the Ancient Star Desert into a trap. Please act according to the battle plan. Everyone, please capture the virus core."
Everyone nodded. Although the mission on their shoulders was very heavy, everyone present was a big shot who stood at the peak of the universe, so they did not feel much pressure.
The first step of the battle plan was to cut off the network. After the trap was set, everyone would track the virus core on the network and prevent it from hiding. It was like catching a chicken in a cage.
With the data provided by Manison, as well as the enhancement of the super-range virtual brainwave amplifier, they could track the virus indefinitely without letting the virus core escape.
At this moment, Kant smiled and said,
"This should be the first time all the Beyond Grade A Mechanics in the universe have worked together. I think it will be recorded in history."
Hearing this, many people present laughed in unison.
All the top figures in the Mechanic world working together was undoubtedly a representative event.
Han Xiao glanced at everyone and curled his lips.
Humph, these people are laughing so happily now. When they fight for the virus core later, their brains will be out of their heads.
I hope Harrison's halo is reliable this time, and the virus core will end up in the hands of my Lord's Avatar …
Han Xiao did not participate in the compliments and prayed silently in his heart.
Everyone quietened down and adjusted their state of mind. Time passed by minute by minute.
Finally, when the countdown reached one minute, Schidrunn looked at the time and said with a deep voice,
"Everyone, let's move!"
…
In the quantum network vision, the Ancient Star Desert was a dimly glowing star field. Countless shining nodes converged into a sea of light. Countless data links between the nodes outlined a complicated three-dimensional network structure that extended in all directions.
These thread-like data links formed the cornerstone of the galactic society.
At this moment, the view zoomed in, and a stream of light suddenly appeared outside one of the thread-like data links.
This stream of light looked like an extremely precise data model. There were no numbers flowing on the shell. This was the data form of the Domino Virus core, showing the structure of an artificial intelligence life.
The next second, the virus core touched the firewall of the data link. Its shell instantly assimilated with the firewall, easily evading the alarm mechanism. It completely infiltrated the link and moved along with the flow of information, capturing the feedback data of the virus packets swimming in the network. It was like a big fish eating a small fish.
Ka!
However, at this moment, a large part of the Ancient Star Desert that was shining in the quantum network vision suddenly dimmed.
The data links broke one after another, and a large number of nodes went out at the same time. Only a small part of the sea of light was left.
Hum!
At the same time, more than a dozen powerful consciousnesses suddenly descended on the quantum network and scanned the remaining quantum network area inch by inch. It was as if all the data had nowhere to hide.
The next moment, one of the consciousnesses suddenly locked onto the virus core.
The data stream condensed out of thin air, and a glowing figure appeared in front of the virus core. Kant's virtual soul had a faint smile on its face.
"Found you …"
At this moment, the virus core program quickly made a judgment and immediately adopted a response plan to escape!
Following the data link, the virus core changed its disguise many times and frantically escaped to countless nodes.
However, suddenly, a data stream tornado appeared in front of it.
"Do you want to play hide-and-seek?"
The data stream formed the face of the quantum demon spirit, Judith, quietly staring at the virus core.
The virus core did not hesitate and turned to escape again, wanting to find a place to hide in the quantum network to get rid of the tracking.
However, no matter how much computing power the virus core used to disguise itself, it would still encounter the figure of a Beyond Grade A Mechanic every time it ran. It was forced to change its direction time and time again, as if it was in a panic.
Han Xiao, Manison, Kant, Judith, and more than a dozen Beyond Grade A Mechanics appeared one after another, blocking the virus core's path time and time again.
The encirclement gradually took shape and shrank.
This scene was like a group of sneering bullies surrounding a virtuous woman. No matter how hard she tried, she would be pushed back to the center of the encirclement with nowhere to run.
At this moment, the virus core stopped running and entered one of the nodes, suddenly disappearing into thin air.
"It has materialized!"
In the material world, the eyes of Han Xiao's main body, who was staying in the super-range virtual brainwave amplifier, suddenly sparkled.
The terminal exit that the virus core had chosen seemed to be a planet occupied by the Machinery Faith.
That was one of the ambush locations of his Lord's Avatar!
Hum!
At the same time, powerful Mechanical Force burst out of every Mechanic around Han Xiao.
Many Lord's consciousnesses shot toward the planet where the node was located!
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