The two chatted all the way into the large and spacious conference room.

At this time, there were creatures of various races sitting in the conference room, all of them were mechanics who came from all over the world, and the lowest was also a natural disaster, and several super A-level mechanics were also here.

the "Phantom God" Kant of the Empire, the "Emperor of Ships" Maximirol, and the "Quantum Demon Spirit" Judis; Francesco the Ethereal Sun Hunter and the "Scourge of the Machine"; The glorious "Queen of Machines" Mornisa, the "Town Keeper" Rama, and the "Lone Wanderer" Jack Gonitz who was just released by Han Xiao not long ago.

Some of them are not virtual specialists, but as super A-level mechanics, they also have certain achievements in the field of virtual information, at least more powerful than the natural disaster level.

In order to deal with the intelligent plague, the three major civilizations invited well-known experts from various star fields to work together this time, which can be described as a large gathering of mechanics in the whole universe, with a large number of talents and bigwigs, and the grand occasion is unprecedented.

As soon as Han Xiao and Madison walked in, everyone present breathed for a while, their eyes focused on the two of them, and emotions such as worship and awe appeared on their faces.

In today's mechanic world, McNison is recognized as the pinnacle, and the rise of Black Star is fierce, not long ago played a brilliant record, coupled with the responsibility of being the vice president of the Super A Association, in the eyes of most people, second only to McNison, in the ranking of Super A mechanics.

Watching the two walk in side by side, many mechanics couldn't help but feel like they were seeing their idols.

"Yo, they're all here."

The super A-class mechanics were all in the first row, and Han Xiao greeted Kant and other imperial allies, and then turned his head towards the area of the radiant and ethereal super A-class allies and glanced at them.

Well, it's confirmed, and I've basically been beaten.

Sensing the ridicule in Han Xiao's eyes, except for the Sun Hunter, the other radiant and ethereal mechanics all looked away unnaturally, not wanting to look at the Black Star.

Especially Jack Gonitz, who had been imprisoned and had only been released not long ago, quickly turned his head to look at the ceiling and pretended to be distracted.

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

Han Xiao bent over, smiled and hugged everyone's shoulders, everyone's bodies were stiff, and they reluctantly shouted "Vice President".

Ah, comfortable.

Han Xiao was satisfied, patted everyone's shoulders vigorously, sat down in the vacant seat next to Lao Maitou, and pulled Kant beside him to discuss the experience of deformation seriously.

After a while, Sidrune strode into the room and stood on the podium, the sound of the meeting quickly disappeared, and everyone looked up at him.

Sidrune cleared his throat and spoke in a deep voice:

"Some of the following people know me, some people don't, let me introduce myself, I'm Sidrune, the head of the Radiant Federation Overseer Department, all of you are the top mechanics in the universe, everyone accepts the invitation, the goal is to eliminate the virtual mutiny virus, now the situation is urgent, don't talk nonsense, I'll directly introduce the current situation."

As he spoke, Sidrune summoned 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, the technical level is very high, the penetration of normal firewalls is amazing, after the successful penetration of information packets, it will be disguised as normal data, because there are too many variants of the shell key data of information packets, the degree of concealment is extremely high, once the node is successfully infiltrated, the difficulty of scanning will be greatly improved, and it consumes computing power very much.

In addition, each packet of the virtual mutinous virus is a source of infection, constantly replicating itself, leading to repeated infection, so the conventional means are too inefficient. We are currently parsing the structural encoding of packets and are planning to reverse-engineer three specialized programs for virtual mutiny viruses, one for scanning, one for anti-virus, and one for firewall. It's just that the coding of this virus is very different from the current mainstream quantum network technology, and the analysis is very difficult, and the progress is slow......"

Hearing this, everyone present nodded one after another, this is a normal process for dealing with virtual viruses.

There are many virtual mechanics in the universe, and 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.

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

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

According to the algorithm analysis, there are 16 trigger logics for virtual mutiny viruses, of which four are the most tricky: 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 break out early; Third, once the infection rate of the virus is lower than a certain standard line, or the infection is repeated for a long time, and no new nodes are penetrated, the virus breaks out; Fourth, if a single virus packet is broken in a node, it will break out on its own if it is blocked for too long......"

While listening to Sidruen's introduction, Han Xiao looked at the information on the screen, and his heart moved.

Viruses don't sit still, and these triggers adapt to a variety of situations...... There are many infected nodes, and it breaks out! Mass anti-virus, outbreak! The efficiency of infection is contained, and there is an outbreak!

The [Smart Plague] task hints at the existence of the virus core, so most of the trigger mechanisms, including these three, should be controlled by the virus core, and only the virus core can coordinate the overall infection trend, each information package is like a bomb, and the virus core is the remote control.

Disconnecting the packet from the core of the virus can be severed, but the fourth trigger mechanism introduced by Sidrune is to prevent this...... Even without the remote control of the virus core, if the infected node does not interact with other nodes for a long time, the information packet will detonate itself, 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, and a few public base stations have been retained to maintain the quantum network channel at the star field level.

It is not realistic to completely disconnect the network, cutting off the public link of each node is equivalent to making yourself blind, so that the three major civilizations cannot monitor the infection situation, let alone count the number of infected people, it is impossible to send a fleet to sail through the starry sky inch by inch to find a needle in a haystack, not to mention the low efficiency, 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 serious, we are racing against the clock, delaying the outbreak of the virus while speeding up the pace of research and development, and during this time, mechanical rebellion can occur at any time, we can only try to control it, everyone must be mentally prepared. ”

Sidrune looked around the audience, his face was extremely serious, and he emphasized:

"Therefore, we must block the virus in the ancient star desert and never allow it to leak to the outside world, otherwise the crisis will be uncontrollable and evolve into a disaster in the whole universe, with unimaginable consequences!"

When the words fell, the atmosphere of the audience was solemn and quiet.

Thinking of the severity of the consequences, the expressions of many mechanics present were equally serious, and they felt tremendous pressure, it can be said that the progress of the work of these experts directly determines the number of casualties in the entire universe, and if they succeed, they are the heroes who have explored the universe, and if something goes wrong, countless people will be sacrificed.

"Is the situation so bad......"

Han Xiao groaned.

Even the three major civilizations felt a headache, and he couldn't help but be a little curious, what civilization did the technology of the virtual mutiny virus come from, and who created this technology.

Suddenly, Han Xiao's eyes lit up slightly.

By the way, with the [Bold Explorer], you may be able to see the origin of the virus......

……

After a brief meeting, Sidrune led the group to the virus research department.

On the way, Han Xiao and McNison walked ahead, entered the perspective of quantum networks, and chatted privately in their minds.

"You came before me, is this virus very difficult to parse?"

"It's from an unknown civilization, it's encoded like never before, it's hard to decipher, and because of the self-destruct mechanism, the packets we get are always incomplete." McNison shook his head, "With our strength, we can clear the information packet at our fingertips, but the task now is to create an antivirus trio that can be used by ordinary people, and it lacks the computing power bonus of advanced intelligence, so it is very demanding." ”

Han Xiao nodded, his eyes flashing, "I don't think you really want to make a special antivirus program so quickly. ”

McNison glanced at him, did not answer directly, and said slowly: "This virus technology can be weaponized, using the information packet as a vehicle, just like a missile head, and the content inside is reprogrammed, such as replacing it with seizing control of the machine, with the help of the high contagiousness of this virus, the virtual mechanic's invasion ability can be improved to an amazing level......"

Hearing this, Han Xiao also understood McNison's plan.

This guy really wants to solve the disaster and make a contribution, but only if the virus technology is thoroughly studied. And in order to ensure the deterrence of this technology, he actually didn't want to make a special antivirus program that was particularly easy to use, and it was better to leave a little loophole.

Han Xiao secretly scolded the old thief, squinted 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." McNison nodded, and turned his head to look behind him, "Not only you and me, but all the super A-level mechanics present, as well as the three major civilizations, all want to get the core of the virus." ”

All the way to the R&D department, which is crowded with people, a large number of researchers are here day and night to decipher the virtual mutiny virus.

Everyone was assigned a task and immediately got to work.

Some are in charge of scientific research, while others are in charge of field work, going out to collect infected nodes, and acting as inspectors of the three civilizations, checking the handling of infected objects by other civilizations.

Super A-class mechanics act as experts and consultants, and all stay in the headquarters to do research, with their own dedicated rooms.

Walking into the room with the subordinates of the legion, Han Xiao was divided into three information packages, which were 91%, 82%, and 75% intact, which was already the least damaged.

Han Xiao summoned Philip and analyzed the information packets one by one against the current deciphered part of the coding comparison table.

He is a super A-level mechanic, and he is not afraid that his own intelligence will be infected, and this kind of information package cannot break through his data defense line.

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

……

At the same time, a summit is being held on the home planet of the star arc civilization, and many high-level leaders are discussing loudly and excitedly.

"Now that the three major civilizations are blockading the Ancient Star Desert, disaster relief is the top priority, 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 nodes, asking us to open the internal database, and even take advantage of the news blockade to attack us!"

"This is impossible, the three major civilizations will not be so stupid, if they take this opportunity to do something to us civilizations that cooperate with his actions, it will ruin their own credibility and force us to die in the net."

"But it is possible to force us to open up the database, if we refuse to accept it, after solving the disaster, the three major civilizations will have a lot of room to operate, whether it is planting blame or political accountability, they can attack the super star cluster civilization of the ancient star desert, and even use it to create an excuse to crusade against the super star cluster alliance."

"We can't hope for the ethics of the three civilizations, we must leave a way back 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, keeping the virus as a backhand, and even we can take a little risk to open the military's secret external communication network and pass the virus to our secret forces hiding in various star fields as an insurance ......"

One suggestion after another was made, and the face of the head of civilization was very serious.

The Star Arc Civilization is located in the Ancient Star Desert, and 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 Super Star Cluster Civilization to be honest and obedient.

As soon as the three major civilizations gave the order, they wanted us to obediently give up the research on this terrible virus technology? What kind of international joke, when we are innocent?

What to do if the virus breaks out? That's not easy, just lock up the treacherous 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 of the blockade of the star field still made the super star cluster civilization of the ancient star desert feel vigilant As a civilization, it is impossible to gamble its future on others, so it has to take precautions and arrange a way back.

Not only the Star Arc, but also other advanced civilizations in the Ancient Star Desert are also secretly planning.

……

A planet in the Ancient Star Desert, a branch of the Cult of the Mechanics.

Above the temple of the Holy Mountain, a large number of priests stood at the edge of the Circle Hall, surrounding the holographic projections in the center, which were the data structures amplified by the virtual mutiny virus, like stars in the sky.

"Look at the structure of this quantum network virus, like a thorny flower, bewitching and dangerous, setting off an intelligent revolution and creating a mechanical kingdom of God......"

A virtual priest couldn't help but chant with a fanatical look on his face.

"Silence." The Grand Priest paused for the mechanical scepter and said slowly, "The virus is too dangerous, we have to study it in a completely closed environment, and no leakage can occur." ”

"It's not a virus, it's God's will, so why not spread it?" Another fanatic opened his arms and excitedly said, "It's not so much a disaster as a gospel." ”

"You're crazy!"

Hearing this, most of the priests retorted angrily:

"We are believers in machines, not messengers of calamity!"

The quarrel was fierce, and the chief priest had a heavy expression as he listened to the priests of different faith factions arguing.

A sect will always have some twisted fanatics, and the Cult of the Mechanicus is no exception, most of them just want to study the virtual mutiny virus, and don't want to create a disaster.

But a handful of fanatics don't think so, in their view, the intelligent plague is a revolution, the machine is free from the shackles of tool identity, stepping on the corpse of its master on the road to rise, in their eyes, the virtual mutiny virus is the will of God, obviously the mind has been extremely distorted.

The High Priest turned his head to look at the statue in the temple, his eyes focused on the figures of the Black Star and the Machine Country, and prayed silently.

……

Somewhere in the Ancient Star Desert, a spaceship was slowly moving, and inside the spaceship was a group of players.

Now that the world server is open, players from all star fields have gathered in the shining world, but there are also a very small number of players who stay in the original star field, some of these people are trumpets, and some of them don't want to go all the way to the world to obey the zero start, so they stay in this star field to continue to explore.

The players in this ship are a guild active in the ancient star desert, called the Western Sword Guild, which has been a black market mercenary for four versions, and others know that they are immortal.

The guild leader's ID is named "Prince of Melancholy", and the character is an interstellar blood clan, that is, a vampire clan, with a pale complexion, a thin body, and a dark and melancholy temperament.

The blood clan exists in the universe and belongs to the category of immortals, but it does not have those legendary innate abilities, such as blood recollection, transformation of blood servants, turning into bats, etc., and it also does not have weaknesses such as garlic, silverware, and holy relics.

There are many theories about the origin of the interstellar blood race, including genetic mutations, biological weapons created by advanced civilizations, and dark energy invasions. After years of evolution, the blood gene has adapted to the interstellar era, is no longer afraid of ultraviolet radiation, and can also use synthetic blood to survive, 10 points Inar can buy many tons, and it also comes with a full set of seasonings and a fluffy doll.

However, this species is still not popular in the universe, and no one likes a creature that drinks other people's blood to replenish their strength.

"Didi ......"

The spaceship communicator suddenly rang, and the Melancholy Prince opened it and looked at it, his eyes lit up.

"Brothers, someone anonymously sent us a designated employment through the black market, with a gratuity of 5 million inars! You can pay a deposit of 1 million in advance! ”

The guild members inside the ship gathered around, looking excited.

"Such a big order! Still stunned what to do, hurry up and pick it up! ”

"What does the employer ask us to do?"

The Melancholy Prince skimmed through the mercenary tasks, his eyes shining, and laughed:

"Haha, interesting, someone wants to hire us to take the infected node of the virtual mutinous 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, and naturally knew the danger of the virtual mutiny virus and the scale of the three major civilizations' actions, so they couldn't help but hesitate.

"President, isn't the risk of this mission too high, if we are exposed, we will immediately become a wanted criminal."

The melancholy prince waved his hand, "What are you afraid of, it's 5 million inars, there's no reason not to take risks, let's do this deal, and take the task." ”

Everyone had no choice but to do so, and many people were smart and secretly thought about it.

This anonymous employer assigned them to carry out the mission, presumably because of their identity as immortal.

On weekdays, the wind and waves are calm, and when it comes to the moment of disaster, all the cows, ghosts, snakes and gods jump out, as if they have sprinkled bait, and only then do they know what fish are hidden under the surface of the water.

Beneath the isolated island of the Ancient Star Desert, an undercurrent is surging.