The Legendary Mechanic (Transcendental Mechanic)

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 meeting room, all of them were mechanics from all over the world, the lowest was natural disaster level, and there were also several Transcendent A Grade mechanics here.

The empire's "Phantom God" Kant, "Ship King" Maxi Roll, "Quantum Demon" Judith; ethereal Sun Hunter, "Mechanical Calamity" Francesco; the glorious "Mechanical Queen" Moore Nisa, "Guardian" Rama, and "Lone Walker" Jack Gonitz who was released by Han Xiao not long ago.

Some of them are not virtual experts, but as Transcendent A Grade mechanics, they have made some achievements in the field of virtual information, at least better than natural disaster grade.

In order to deal with the plague of intelligence, the three major civilizations have invited well-known experts from various star fields to work together. It can be described as a gathering of mechanics from all over the universe.

As soon as Han Xiao and Manison walked in, everyone present gasped for breath, their eyes focused on the two, and emotions such as admiration and awe appeared on their faces.

In today's mechanic world, Manison is recognized as the pinnacle, and Black Star's rise is fierce. Not long ago, he played a brilliant record, coupled with the responsibility of being the vice president of the Transcendent A Grade Association, in most people's eyes, he is second only to Yu Manison ranked second in the ranking of Super A Grade Mechanics.

Seeing the two walk in side by side, many mechanics couldn't help but feel the excitement of seeing idols.

"Yo, they're all here."

The Super A Grade mechanics were all in the first row. Han Xiao greeted Kant and other empire allies, then turned his head towards the area of ​​Guanghui and Void Spirit Super A Grade allies, and glanced at it.

——Well, it's confirmed that they were all beaten by me.

Sensing the ridicule in Han Xiao's eyes, except for the sun hunter, other brilliant and ethereal mechanics unnaturally looked away, not wanting to look at Black Star.

Especially Jack Gonitz, who was released not long ago after being in prison, quickly turned his head to look at the ceiling, pretending to be in a daze.

"Tsk tsk, don't be shy, everyone is now a member of the same association, why are you so cold and cold, and don't even say hello."

Han Xiao bent down and hugged everyone's shoulders with a smile. Everyone's bodies froze, they nodded their heads helplessly, and reluctantly called out "Vice President".

Ah, it's comfortable.

Satisfied, Han Xiao patted everyone's shoulders vigorously, sat down in the empty seat next to Old Maitou, and pulled Kant beside him to discuss the transformation experience in a serious manner.

After a while, all the people were gathered, and Hide Luen strode into the room and stood on the conference podium. The whispering voices in the venue quickly disappeared, and everyone looked up at him.

Sid Ruen cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice:

"Some people below know me, and some people don't. Let me introduce myself. I'm Sid Ruen, the chief of the Overseer Department of the Radiance Federation. All of you here are the top mechanics in the universe. Everyone accepts the invitation, and the goal is to clear the virtual world. Rebel virus, the situation is urgent now, so I won’t talk nonsense, I will directly introduce the current situation.”

With that said, Hiderun called up the virtual screen, which showed the current infection range of the star field, and said seriously:

"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 information packet penetrates successfully, it will be disguised as normal data, because there are too many variants of the shell key data of the information packet. , the degree of concealment is extremely high. Once the node is successfully infiltrated, the difficulty of scanning will be greatly increased, which consumes a lot of computing power.

Moreover, every information packet of the virtual mutiny virus is a source of infection, and it keeps replicating itself, resulting in repeated infection, so the efficiency of conventional methods is too low. At present, we are analyzing the structural code of the information package, and plan to reverse develop three special programs for virtual mutiny viruses, which are used for scanning, antivirus and firewall respectively. It's just that the code of this virus is very different from the current mainstream quantum network technology, it is very difficult to analyze, and the progress is slow..."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded their heads. This is a 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 also be updated and iterated. Antivirus in the virtual field is quite similar to medicine. It is to detect diseases (scans) and diagnose diseases. (Lock abnormal data), perform treatment (antivirus), and finally prevent recurrence, make antibodies and vaccines (update firewall).

So many mechanics are like medical giants everywhere, working together to study a new infectious disease.

With a heavy tone, Hiderun said: "At present, the virtual mutiny virus is still in the incubation period. We have intercepted many virus information packets that have not completely self-destructed, interpreted the content, and discovered the trigger mechanism of the virus outbreak. The situation is not optimistic.

According to the algorithm analysis, there are 16 trigger logics for the virtual mutiny virus, of which the four most difficult ones are: one is that when the number of nodes infected by the virus reaches a certain scale, the virus will automatically break out; 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 penetrating new nodes, the virus will break out; fourth, if a single virus packet is blocked in a node by a broken gateway, it will be blocked. If it takes too long, it will explode on its own..."

While listening to Sid Ruen'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 suitable for various situations... If there are too many infected nodes, it will break out! It was killed on a large scale and broke out! Infection efficiency is contained, outbreak!

[Intelligent Plague] The mission hinted at 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, each information packet is like The bomb, and the virus core is the remote control.

Disconnecting the network can actually cut off the connection between the information packet and the virus core, but the fourth trigger mechanism introduced by Sid Ruen is to prevent this situation... Even if there is no remote control of the virus core, the infected node and other nodes have no information for a long time Interaction, the information packet will self-detonate, like a time bomb, so it is difficult to isolate and imprison the virus.

At present, the three major civilizations only cut off the connection between the ancient star desert and other star domains to prevent external leakage, but the internal network of the star domain has not been cut off, and a few public base stations have been retained to maintain the star domain-level quantum network channels.

It is not realistic to completely cut off the Internet. Cutting off the public link of each node is tantamount to making yourself blind. In this way, the three major civilizations cannot monitor the infection situation, let alone count the number of infected bodies. It is impossible to send a fleet to sail through the starry sky inch by inch Finding a needle in a haystack is not only inefficient, but there will still be many fish that slip through the net.

Therefore, only by developing a three-piece anti-virus program can it be done once and for all.

"...The situation is so serious. We are racing against time against the virus. While delaying the outbreak of the virus, we are accelerating the speed of research and development. During this period, mechanical rebellion will happen at any time. We can only control it as much as possible. Everyone must be mentally prepared Prepare."

Sid Ruen looked around the audience with an extremely serious face, emphasizing sharply:

"Therefore, we must keep 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 turn into a disaster for the entire universe, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

After the voice fell, the atmosphere of the audience was solemn, so quiet that a needle could be heard.

Thinking of the seriousness of the consequences, the faces of many mechanics present were equally serious and they felt great pressure. It can be said that the work progress of these experts directly determines the number of casualties in the entire universe. If they succeed, they will be heroes who have explored the universe. If there is a mistake, countless people will die.

"Is the situation so bad..."

Han Xiao pondered.

Even the three major civilizations felt headaches, and 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 Mystery Explorer], you may be able to see the origin of the virus...'

...

After the brief meeting, Sid Ruen 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 encoding method is unprecedented, it is very difficult to decipher, and due to the self-destruct mechanism, the information package we get is always incomplete." Manison shook his head, "With our strength, we can easily clear it Information packets, but the current task is to create a three-piece anti-virus kit that ordinary people can use, which lacks the computing power bonus of advanced intelligence, so the requirements are very demanding.”

Han Xiao nodded, his eyes flashed, "But I don't think you really want to make a dedicated anti-virus program so quickly."

Manison glanced at him, did not answer directly, and said slowly: "This virus technology can be weaponized, using the information package as a vehicle, just like a missile head, and the content inside is reprogrammed, such as replacing it with Seizing the 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 great achievements, but the premise is that he has thoroughly studied the virus technology. And in order to ensure the deterrent effect of this technology, he actually didn't want to create a special anti-virus program that is particularly useful, and it is best to leave a little loophole.

Han Xiao secretly scolded the old thief, narrowed his eyes and said: "If you can control the core data of the virus and obtain the source code, then you can fully 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 core of the virus."

All the way to the research and development department, there are huge crowds of people here, and a large number of researchers are here day and night to decipher the virtual mutiny virus.

Everyone was assigned tasks and started working immediately.

Some people are in charge of scientific research, while others are in charge of field work, going outside to collect infected nodes, and as inspectors of the three major civilizations, to check how other civilizations handle the infected bodies.

Transcendent A Grade mechanics act as experts and consultants, and all stay at the headquarters for research, with their own dedicated rooms.

Walking into the room with the subordinates of the legion, Han Xiao received three information packets, the integrity of which was 91%, 82%, and 75%, which was already the least damaged batch.

Han Xiao called out Philip, and analyzed the information packets one by one according to a part of the code comparison table that has been deciphered so far.

I am a super A-level mechanic, and I am not afraid of my intelligence being infected. This kind of information package can't break through his data defense line.

While Philip was working in Hexiu Hexiu, Han Xiao entered the field of vision of the quantum network, grabbed an information packet in his hand, and silently activated the skill [Bold Explorer]...

...

At the same time, a summit meeting is being held on the home planet of Star Arc Civilization, and many high-level leaders are discussing loudly, and the crowd is excited.

"Now that the three major civilizations have blocked the ancient star desert, disaster relief is the top priority, but they may also take the opportunity to deal with the superstar cluster civilization in this star field. In the name of checking the infected nodes, they ask us to open the internal database, and even take advantage of the news blockade. Start with us!"

"This is impossible. The three major civilizations will not be so stupid. If we take this opportunity to attack us 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 to operate. Whether it is framing or political accountability, they can attack the superstar cluster civilization in the ancient star desert , and even use this as an excuse to attack the Transcendent Star Cluster Alliance."

"We can't place our hopes on the conduct of the three major civilizations. We must leave behind and prepare chips in advance."

"Yes, we can't obediently listen to the arrangements of the three major civilizations. I suggest secretly storing some infected nodes and keeping the virus as a backup. We can even take a little risk and open the military's secret external communication network to transmit the virus to our hidden In the hands of the secret troops in each star field, use this 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 cut off contact with the outside world in response to the call of the three major civilizations, it is naturally impossible for the superstar cluster civilization to be obedient.

With the order of the three major civilizations, they want us to obediently give up research on this terrible virus technology? What kind of international joke are you making, when we are innocent?

What if a virus breaks out? That's not easy, just lock up the traitorous intelligence, there are always more ways than difficulties.

Although the three major civilizations were only for disaster relief and did not express hostility, the situation that the star field was blocked still made the super star cluster civilization in the ancient star desert feel vigilant - as a civilization, it is impossible to bet on others' future, so we have to plan ahead , Arrange the back road.

Not only Star Arc, but other high-level civilizations in the ancient Star Desert are also secretly planning.

...

A certain planet in the ancient star desert, a branch of the Mechanicus.

On the temple of the holy mountain, many priests stood on the edge of the circular hall, surrounding the central holographic projections. These holographic projections are the data structures amplified by the virtual mutiny virus, like stars in the sky.

"Look at the structure of this quantum network virus, it is like a flower with thorns, coquettish and dangerous, it will set off a revolution in intelligence and create a mechanical kingdom of God..."

A priest of the virtual faction couldn't help singing, showing fanaticism.

"Quiet." The great priest paused for a moment with the mechanical scepter, and said slowly: "The virus is too dangerous. We need to conduct research in a completely closed environment, and there must be no leakage."

"This is not a virus, but God's will. Why don't you spread it?" Another fanatic opened his arms and said excitedly: "It's not so much a disaster as it is a gospel."

"You're crazy!"

Hearing this, most of the priests retorted angrily:

"We are believers in machinery, not messengers of disaster!"

The quarrel was fierce. Hearing the priests of different faith factions arguing, the great priest had a heavy expression.

A sect will always have some distorted fanatics, and the Mechanicus is no exception. Most of them just want to study the virtual mutiny virus, and don't want to cause disasters.

But a small group of fanatics don’t think so. In their view, the smart plague is a revolution. Machines get rid of the shackles of tool identity, gain freedom, and embark on the road to rise on the corpse of their masters. In their eyes, the virtual mutiny virus It is the will of God, obviously the thinking has been extremely distorted.

The great priest turned his head, looked at the statue in the temple, focused his eyes on the portraits of Black Star and Tool Nation, and prayed silently.

...

Somewhere in the ancient star desert, a spaceship is slowly advancing, and inside the spaceship is a group of players.

Now that the world server is open, players from various star domains gather to shine in the world, but there are also a very small number of players who stay in the original star domain. Some of these people are trumpets, and some of them don’t want to travel thousands of miles to the world to obey the zero start, so they stay in this star domain 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 indestructible.

The ID of the guild leader is "Prince Melancholy". The character is an interstellar blood race, that is, a vampire family. He has pale skin, thin body, and a dark and melancholy temperament.

Blood races exist in the universe and belong to the classification of longevity species, but they do not have those legendary innate abilities, such as blood memory, transforming blood servants, turning into bats, etc., and they also do not have 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 advanced civilizations, and the invasion of dark energy. After years of evolution, the blood gene has adapted to the interstellar era. It is no longer afraid of ultraviolet radiation, and can live on artificially synthesized blood. You can buy a lot of tons at 10 points of Inal, and it also comes with a full set of seasonings and a furry doll.

However, this species is still unpopular in the universe. No one likes a creature that drinks other people's blood to replenish its strength.

"Didi..."

The spaceship communicator rang suddenly, 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 reward of 5 million enals! You can pay a deposit of 1 million in advance!"

The members of the guild in the ship gathered around one after another, looking excited.

"Such a big order! What are you doing in a daze, hurry up and accept it!"

"What is the employer asking us to do?"

The melancholy prince browsed through the employment tasks, his eyes sparkled, and he laughed loudly:

"Haha, interesting, someone wants to hire us to carry the infection 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, they knew the danger of the virtual mutiny virus and the scale of the three major civilization operations, so they couldn't help but hesitate.

"President, is the risk of this mission too high? If we are exposed, we will immediately become wanted criminals."

The melancholy prince waved his hand, "What are you afraid of? That's 5 million Enals. There's no reason not to take risks. Let's do this deal and take over the tasks."

Everyone had no choice but to do so, and many people had quick thoughts and began to think secretly.

——This anonymous employer appointed them to carry out the task, probably because they took a fancy to their status as immortals.

Normally, the weather is calm, but when a disaster comes, all ghosts and monsters will jump out, just like throwing bait, only then do you know what fish are hiding under the water.

Under the isolated island of Ancient Star Desert, undercurrents surged.

Thank you for the 100,000 rewards from the lord of the rotten Taoists!