The two chatted all the way and walked into the spacious large conference room.
At this time, creatures of various races were sitting in the conference room, all of which were mechanics from all over the place, the lowest was the natural disaster grade, and several Transcendent A Grade mechanics were also here.
The Empire's "Illusory God" Kant, "Ship King" Maxiroll, "Quantum Demon" Judith; the imaginary Sun Hunter, "Mechanical Disaster" Francisco; the glorious "Mechanical Queen" Moore Nissa, the "Guardian" Rama, and the "Lone Walker" Jack Gonitz who was released by Han Xiao not long ago.
Some of them are not virtual specialists, but as Transcendent A Grade mechanics, they also have some achievements in the field of virtual information, at least more powerful than natural disaster grades.
In order to deal with the intelligent plague, the three major civilizations invited well-known experts from each star field to work together.
As soon as Han Xiao and Manison walked in, everyone present suffocated, their eyes focused on the two, and expressions of admiration, awe, etc. appeared on their faces.
In today's mechanic world, Manison is recognized as the pinnacle, while Black Star's rise is fierce. Not long ago, he made a brilliant record. In addition, he is also the vice president of the Transcendent A Grade Association. In the eyes of most people, it is second only to In Manison, ranked second in the ranking of Transcendent A Grade mechanics.
Seeing the two walk in side by side, many mechanics couldn't help but feel the excitement of seeing idols in their hearts.
"Yo, they're all here."
The Transcendent A Grade mechanics were all in the first row. Han Xiao greeted Kant and other imperial allies, then turned his head towards the area of Guanghui and Void Spirit Transcendent A Grade allies and glanced at them.
—Well, it’s confirmed, basically I’ve beaten them.
Aware of the ridicule in Han Xiao's eyes, except for the sun hunter, the other radiant and ethereal mechanics naturally looked away, not wanting to look at Black Star.
In particular, Jack Gornitz, who had been released from prison not long ago, quickly turned his head to look at the ceiling, pretending to be lost in thought.
"Tsk tsk, don't be shy, everyone is a member of the same association now, why are you so cold and don't even say hello."
Han Xiao bent down, smiled and hugged everyone's shoulders, everyone's body was stiff, but they nodded helplessly, and reluctantly called "Vice President".
Ah, comfortable.
Han Xiao was satisfied, patted everyone on the shoulder vigorously, took a seat beside Lao Maitou, and took Kant by his side to discuss the experience of deformation seriously.
After a while, everyone gathered, and Sidruen strode into the room and stood on the podium of the conference. The chatter in the conference room quickly disappeared, and everyone looked up at him.
Sidruen cleared his throat and said in a deep voice:
"Some people know me below, and some people don't. Let me introduce myself. I'm Xi Druen, the chief of the supervisory department of the Radiance Federation. All of you are the top mechanics in the universe. Everyone accepts the invitation, and the goal is to clear the virtual machine. Betrayal virus, the situation is urgent now, so I won’t talk nonsense, I will directly introduce the current situation.”
Saying that, Sidruen called out the virtual screen, which was the current infection range of the star field, and said solemnly:
"Virtual mutiny virus is a new type of quantum network virus technology. It has a very high level of technology and has amazing penetration into normal firewalls. After the packet penetration is successful, it will disguise itself as normal data, because the shell key data of the packet has too many variants. , the degree of concealment is extremely high. Once the node is successfully penetrated, the difficulty of scanning will be greatly increased, which consumes a lot of computing power.
In addition, each information packet of the virtual mutiny virus is a source of infection, and it constantly replicates itself, resulting in repeated infection, so the efficiency of conventional methods is too low. At present, we are analyzing the structure code of the information packet, and plan to reversely develop three special programs for the virtual mutiny virus, which are used for scanning, anti-virus and firewall respectively. It’s just that the coding of this virus is very different from the current mainstream quantum network technology, the analysis is very difficult, and the progress is slow…”
Hearing this, everyone in the audience nodded. This is the normal process for dealing with virtual viruses.
There are many virtual mechanics in the universe. Every once in a while, various new viruses will appear on the quantum network, and various firewalls must be updated and iterated all the time. Antivirus in the virtual field is quite similar to medicine, both of which are to detect diseases (scan) and diagnose diseases. (lock abnormal data), carry out treatment (antivirus), and finally prevent recurrence, make antibodies and vaccines (update firewall).
So many mechanics are like medical experts from all over the world, working together to study a new infectious disease.
Sidruen said in a heavy tone, "At present, the virtual mutiny virus is still in the incubation period. We have intercepted many virus information packets that have not completely destroyed themselves, interpret the content, and discovered the triggering mechanism of the virus outbreak. The situation is not optimistic.
According to the analysis of the algorithm, there are 16 trigger logics for the virtual mutiny virus, among which the four most difficult ones are: first, when the number of nodes infected by the virus reaches a certain scale, the virus will automatically break out; second, if the virus is eliminated on a large scale, it will also It will break out in advance; third, once the infection rate of the virus is lower than a certain standard line, or repeated infection for a long time, without infiltrating new nodes, the virus will break out; fourth, if a single virus packet is disconnected from the gateway in a node, it will be blocked. Over time, it will explode on its own…”
While listening to Sidruen's introduction, Han Xiao looked at the information on the screen, and his heart moved.
The virus will not sit still, these trigger mechanisms are adapted to various situations... There are many infected nodes, outbreaks! Mass antivirus, outbreak! Infection efficiency is contained, outbreak!
The [Intelligent Plague] task prompted the existence of the virus core, so most of the trigger mechanisms, including these three, should be controlled by the virus core - only the virus core can coordinate the overall infection trend, and each information packet is like a bomb , while the virus core is the remote control.
Disconnecting the network can cut off the connection between the information packet and the virus core. However, the fourth trigger mechanism introduced by Sidruen is to prevent this situation... Even if there is no virus core remote control, the infected node has no information interaction with other nodes for a long time. , the information packet will self-detonate, like a time bomb, so it is difficult to take measures to isolate and imprison the virus.
At present, the three major civilizations have only cut off the connection between the ancient star desert and other star fields to prevent external leakage, while the network inside the star field has not been cut off, retaining a few public base stations and maintaining star field-level quantum network channels.
It is unrealistic to completely disconnect the Internet. Cutting off the public link of each node is equivalent to making yourself blind. In this way, the three major civilizations cannot monitor the infection situation, let alone count the number of infected bodies, and it is impossible to send a fleet to sail across the starry sky inch by inch. Finding a needle in a haystack is inefficient, and there will be many fish that slip through the net.
Therefore, only by developing a three-piece antivirus program can it be done once and for all.
"... The situation is so severe. We are racing against the virus to delay the outbreak of the virus while accelerating the speed of research and development. During this period, mechanical rebellion can happen at any time. We can only try our best to control it. Everyone must be mentally prepared. ."
Sid Luen looked around the audience, his face was extremely serious, and he emphasized sharply:
"So, we must block the virus in the ancient star desert, and we must not let it leak to the outside world, otherwise the crisis will go out of control and evolve into a disaster for the entire universe, life will be ruined, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"
The voice fell, and the atmosphere in the audience was solemn, so quiet that a needle drop could be heard.
Thinking of the seriousness of the consequences, many of the mechanics present were equally serious and felt enormous pressure. It can be said that the progress of these experts' work directly determines the number of casualties in the entire universe. If they succeed, they are the heroes who have explored the universe. If there is a mistake, there will be countless sacrifices.
"Is it so bad..."
Han Xiao pondered.
Even the three major civilizations felt a headache. He couldn't help but wonder what civilization the technology of the virtual mutiny virus came from, and who created this technology.
Suddenly, Han Xiao's eyes lit up slightly.
'By the way, with [Bold Quest], maybe we can see the origin of the virus... '
…
After a brief meeting, Sidruen led a group of people to the virus research department.
On the way, Han Xiao and Manison walked ahead, entered the quantum network perspective, and chatted privately in their minds.
"You came earlier than me. Is the analysis of this virus very difficult?"
"It comes from an unknown civilization, the coding method is unprecedented, it is very difficult to decipher, and due to the self-destruction mechanism, the information packets we get are always incomplete." Manison shook his head, "With our strength, we can easily clear it. Information package, but now the task is to create a three-piece antivirus that ordinary people can use, and it lacks the computing power bonus of advanced intelligence, so the requirements are very demanding.”
Han Xiao nodded, his eyes flashed, "I don't think you really want to create a dedicated antivirus program so quickly."
Manison glanced at him, did not answer directly, and said slowly: "This virus technology can be weaponized, using the information packet as a vehicle, like a missile head, and the content inside is reprogrammed, such as changing to Taking control of the machine, with the help of the high contagiousness of this virus, the invasion ability of the virtual mechanic can be raised to an astonishing level..."
Hearing this, Han Xiao also understood Manison's plan.
This guy really wants to solve the disaster and make achievements, but the premise is that the virus technology is thoroughly studied. And in order to ensure the deterrence of this technology, he actually did not want to come up with a special anti-virus program that is particularly useful, it is best to leave a little loophole.
Han Xiao scolded the old thief secretly, narrowed his eyes and said: "If you can control the core data of the virus and obtain the source code, then you can completely analyze this technology."
"Not bad." Manison nodded, turned his head and glanced behind him, "Not only you and me, but all the Transcendent A Grade mechanics present, as well as the three major civilizations, all want to get the virus core."
All the way to the research and development department, it is crowded with people, and a large number of researchers are here day and night to decipher the virtual mutiny virus.
Everyone was assigned the task and started working immediately.
Some people are in charge of scientific research, others are in charge of field work, go out to collect infected nodes, and serve as inspectors of the three major civilizations to check the handling of infected bodies by other civilizations.
Transcendent A Grade mechanics act as experts and consultants, all stay at the headquarters for research, and have their own dedicated rooms.
Walking into the room with the legion’s subordinates, Han Xiao was assigned three information packages, the integrity levels were 91%, 82%, and 75%, which were already the least damaged batch.
Han Xiao called out Philip, and parsed the information packets one by one according to a part of the code comparison table that was currently deciphered.
He is a Transcendent A Grade mechanic, and he is not afraid that his intelligence will be infected. This kind of information packet cannot break through his data defense line.
While Philip was working in the hustle and bustle, Han Xiao entered the field of view of the quantum network, grabbed a packet of information in his hand, and silently activated the skill [Bold Quest]...
…
At the same time, on the home planet of Star Arc Civilization, a summit meeting is being held, and many high-level officials are discussing loudly and the crowd is excited.
"Now the three major civilizations block the ancient star desert, disaster relief is the first task, but they may also take the opportunity to deal with the super star cluster civilization in this star field, in the name of checking the infected node, asking us to open the internal database, and even take advantage of the news blockade, Get on us!"
"This is impossible. The three major civilizations will not be so stupid. If we take this opportunity to attack the civilizations that cooperate with him, it will destroy our credibility and force us to die."
"But it is possible to force us to open the database. If we refuse to accept it, after the disaster is resolved, the three major civilizations will have a lot of room for manoeuvre. Whether it is framing or political accountability, they can attack the superstar cluster civilization in the ancient star desert. , and can even use this to create an excuse to crusade the Transcendent star cluster alliance."
"We can't pin our hopes on the integrity of the three major civilizations. We must leave a way back and prepare our chips in advance."
"Yes, you can't obediently listen to the arrangements of the three major civilizations. I suggest secretly collecting some infected nodes and keeping the virus as a back-up. We can even take a little risk and open the military's secret external communication network to pass the virus to our hiding place. In the hands of secret forces in various star fields, this is used as insurance..."
Suggestions were put forward one by one, and the face of the head of civilization was very serious.
The Star Arc civilization is located in the ancient star desert. Although it has responded to the call of the three major civilizations and has cut off contact with the outside world, the Transcendent star cluster civilization cannot be honest and obedient.
With an order from the three major civilizations, they want us to obediently give up research on this terrible virus technology? What an international joke, when we are innocent
What if the virus breaks out? That's not easy, just lock up the renegade intelligence, the solution is always more difficult than the difficulty.
Although the three major civilizations were only for disaster relief and did not express hostility, the situation of the star field being blocked still made the Transcendent star cluster civilization in the ancient Star Desert feel vigilant-as a civilization, it is impossible to gamble on others. Arrange the way back.
Not only Star Arc, but other advanced civilizations in the ancient Star Desert are also secretly planning.
…
A certain planet in the ancient star desert, the branch of the Mechanic God religion.
Above the temple of the holy mountain, many priests stood on the edge of the ring hall, surrounding the holographic projections in the center. These holographic projections are the data structures amplified by the virtual mutiny virus, just like the stars in the sky.
"Look at the structure of this quantum network virus, it is like a thorny flower, coquettish and dangerous, setting off a revolution in intelligence and creating a mechanical kingdom of God..."
A priest of the virtual faction couldn't help but chant, with a frenzy on his face.
"Quiet." The Great Priest paused for a while with his mechanical scepter, and said slowly: "The virus is too dangerous, we have to conduct research in a completely closed environment, and no leakage can occur."
"This is not a virus, but God's will, why not spread it?" Another fanatic opened his arms and said excitedly: "It's not so much a disaster, it's a gospel."
"You are crazy!"
Hearing this, most priests angrily retorted:
"We are mechanical believers, not messengers of disaster!"
The quarrel was fierce, listening to the priests of different faith factions arguing, the grand priest's expression was heavy.
A sect will always have some twisted fanatics, and the Mechanicum is no exception. Most people just want to study the virtual mutiny virus, and do not want to cause disaster.
But a small group of fanatics don’t think so. In their eyes, the intelligent plague is a revolution. Machines get rid of the shackles of tool identity, gain freedom, and walk on the road to rise on the corpse of their masters. In their eyes, the virtual mutiny virus. It is the will of God, and obviously the thinking has been extremely distorted.
The great priest turned his head, looked at the statue in the temple, focused on the portraits of Black Star and Tool Nation, and prayed silently.
…
Somewhere in the ancient star desert, a spaceship is slowly moving, and inside the spaceship is a group of players.
Now that the world server is open, players from various star fields gather in Glittering World, but there are also very few players who stay in the original star field. Some of these people are trumpeters, and some do not want to travel thousands of miles to the world to obey the zero start, so they stay in this star field. Keep exploring.
The players in this spaceship are a guild active in the ancient star desert, called the Western Sword Guild. They have been black market mercenaries since the four versions, and others know that they are immortals.
The id of the guild president is "Prince of Melancholy". The character is an interstellar blood clan, that is, a vampire clan. His complexion is pale, his stature is thin, and he has a dark and melancholy temperament.
The blood race exists in the universe and belongs to the category of immortal species, but it does not possess the legendary innate abilities, such as recalling blood, transforming blood servants, turning into bats, etc. It also has no weaknesses such as garlic, silverware, and holy objects.
There are many theories about the origin of the interstellar blood race, including genetic mutations, biological weapons created by higher civilizations, and the invasion of dark energy. After years of derivation, the blood race genes have adapted to the interstellar age, and they are no longer afraid of ultraviolet radiation. They can also use artificially synthesized blood to survive. At 10 o'clock, you can buy tons of them, and they also come with a full set of seasonings and a furry doll.
However, this species is still unpopular in the universe, and no one likes a creature that drinks other people's blood to replenish its strength.
"Drip..."
The spacecraft communicator suddenly rang, and Prince Melancholy opened it and glanced at it, his eyes lit up.
"Brothers, someone anonymously sent us a designated employment through the black market, with a remuneration of 5 million Inal! You can pay a deposit of 1 million in advance!"
The guild members in the boat gathered around one after another, looking excited.
"Such a big order! What are you still doing, hurry up and take it!"
"What do employers ask us to do?"
The Prince of Melancholy browsed through the hiring tasks, his eyes were shining, and he laughed:
"Haha, it's interesting, someone wants to hire us to bring the infected node of the virtual mutiny virus and smuggle it out of the ancient star desert."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look at each other.
They were also trapped in the ancient star desert. Naturally, knowing the danger of the virtual mutiny virus and the scale of the three major civilization actions, they couldn't help but hesitate.
"President, is the risk of this mission too high? If we are exposed, we will immediately become a wanted criminal."
Prince Melancholy waved his hand, "What are you afraid of? That's 5 million Inal. There's no reason not to take risks. Let's do this deal, and we'll take over the task."
Everyone had no choice but to do as they were, and many of them were agitated and thought secretly.
- This anonymous employer assigned them to perform tasks, presumably because of their identity as immortals.
On weekdays, the weather is calm, but at the moment of disaster, all kinds of ghosts and snakes jump out, just like sprinkled bait, only to know what fish are hidden under the water.
Under the isolated island of the ancient star desert, undercurrents surging.