From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 146 - 124 Cyber Technology, Split Up and Take Action

"What is a Gestalt Consciousness?" Someone raised their hand and asked this question.

Explaining this thing is a bit troublesome, and Chen Zihang could only give an example:

"You can think of Gestalt Consciousness as a machine version of the Hive Mind; in simpler terms, it's like viewing the community of Gestalt Consciousness as a beehive.

"The most basic robots are like the worker bees in the beehive, responsible for the most fundamental tasks. Above them, there are drones and the Bee Queen, each unit performing its duties, acting like a single entity.

"Gestalt Consciousness is when a relatively large number of robots form a hive-like community structure."

After Chen Zihang finished this part, he turned his head to look at Lu Heng, wearing an expression that seemed to be waiting for Lu Heng to speak.

Since the discussion started, Lu Heng had spoken very little.

So, Chen Zihang wanted to hear Lu Heng talk, to obtain more useful information.

Lu Heng saw what he was getting at, smiled, and took over the topic:

"The Central System actually has similar characteristics, presumably including a central computer, connecting individuals in this world.

"What does each individual do? Where do they go? Whether it's combat on a large scale or traffic on a small scale, all are controlled by this central computer.

"To use a more understandable term, this Central System is probably what we call a super AI.

"In films and TV shows, there are many stories about AI rebellion, so there's no need to explain that.

"However, whether the AI of this Central System has rebelled, that remains unknown.

"As it stands, at least one problem exists between the Central AI System and the rogue Mechanical Servants Gestalt Consciousness."

After a pause, Lu Heng added: "As for what we should do, anything mentioned in our current task information is fair game. As for hidden tasks that surface later, use your judgment. Finally, a reminder: in the strict sense, we belong to a third-party faction, so don't mistake our identity."

Chen Zihang heard some of the information he wanted, but felt it was not enough and took the initiative to ask, "What kind of civilization do you think this world is?"

Lu Heng waited two seconds before responding, "I believe it's a Mechanical Civilization, or a semi-mechanical one. The parts that haven't been mechanized probably bear some resemblance to humans."

Chen Zihang nodded in agreement, "That's similar to what I was thinking."

In fact,

In a sense, human civilization belongs to the early stages of Mechanical Civilization.

Of course, whether human civilization will evolve into a Mechanical Civilization depends on how the technology tree is developed.

If one day humans unlock branches of the technology tree like Mechanical Consciousness and Human Body Mechanization, they would very likely head down the path of Mechanical Civilization.

Civilization development is a gradual process; even if the Mechanical Civilization tree is unlocked, it will still go through various stages and advance slowly.

…

Actually, Lu Heng knew a bit more information, but that was memory he brought back from his rebirth, and there were things he couldn't say.

In his previous life, Lu Heng had entered a Cyber Wasteland World, but it was not this Orion λ838.

So, the environment of the worlds was somewhat similar, but not the same.

In addition, the information provided by the Challenge Task mentioned the existence of an Abyss Pollution Source in this Cyber Wasteland World.

This means that this place is also a world eroded by the Abyss, and there is likewise likely to be a Demon present.

It's just unclear in what form it would manifest.

The reason Lu Heng chose the rogue Mechanical Servants faction had another motive.

In the Cyber Wasteland World he entered in his past life, there was Source Material, and the probability of finding Source Material in the rogue Mechanical Servants faction was greater.

Currently, Lu Heng's Fusion Degree with the Second Transition Source Material was 37%. If he could find Source Material in this world, he would have the chance to reach Second Transition Class.

Moreover,

The Central System is a super AI created by the Cyber Civilization, specializing and stricter in management and control.

If one were to join the Central System Camp, many actions would be restricted.

As for why Chen Zihang chose the Central System Camp,

Lu Heng could guess the probable reason.

Three people in Chen Zihang's team were from the disciplinary forces,

Meaning he most likely had a military background.

When a Superpower User with a military background enters the Cyber World, what is their primary goal?

Without a doubt, it's technology.

Indeed, it is certainly technology.

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However,

If Chen Zihang's team hadn't shown up, Lu Heng would also have considered taking Cyber Technology back with him.

Even so, taking it back wouldn't particularly enhance human civilization.

A little thought makes this clear.

It often takes ten to twenty years for a technology to be invented and then brought to market.

Take 3D printing technology, for instance; humans invented the first 3D printer in 1983, but it wasn't until after 2000 that 3D printing truly entered the market.

Seventeen years had passed.

Perhaps someone thinks that because it's a civilian technology, it was that slow.

Then consider military technology; Da Xia's 10th series fighter jet started in 1986, flew first in 1998, and was finalized in 2004.

Eighteen years had passed.

So, even if humans acquired the technology data from the Cyber World, how would they realize these technologies?

Firstly, the foundational laws of the two worlds are different, so that technological data would require one experiment after another before considering application.

Moreover, industrial technology cannot produce tech products just by acquiring technological data.

Many people know chips are made from sand, but only a few companies can produce high-end chips.

Thus, even with technological data, without a matching industrial system, it cannot be manufactured.

Of course, the technological data of the Cyber World is definitely valuable, and hugely so.

It can point humanity toward the path of technological development and accelerate the process of human civilization's technological progression.

But these are not results that can be seen in just a year or two.

With the Abyss invasion, humanity might not hold out until a technological breakthrough.

Moreover, the living environment for humans will be continuously compressed by the Abyss Demons, possibly even destroying industrial systems and leading to a loss of continuity.

Therefore, the technological data of the Cyber World is very valuable, but it doesn't possess the ability to drastically change fate in the short term.

Humans can only resist the invasion of the Abyss and then have the opportunity to wait for a technological breakthrough.

However, even with a technological breakthrough, it does not guarantee an absolute solution.

Just look at the situation at hand.

Even the Cyber World has been invaded by the Abyss, which shows that the technology of the Cyber World is not so powerful against the Abyss.

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Regardless of how future situations may develop, what needs to be done still has to be done.

Therefore, Chen Zihang is sure to try to bring the Cyber Technology back, and Lu Heng also supports him in doing so and will even lend a hand when necessary.

Lu Heng guessed what he wanted to do, and he also guessed that Lu Heng knew what he wanted to do.

The two shared an understanding glance and smiled at each other.

Chen Zihang said, "Now that we've finished discussing, let's start. It's about time we split up."

Lu Heng nodded in agreement, "Let's split here then. I just looked at the bottom of the electronic shackles; there's a metal plate, which is likely an electric probe. So forcibly prying open the electronic shackles should trigger a high voltage electric shock.

"Furthermore, once the electronic shackles are pried open, the Central System will definitely receive an alarm and then send armed units to pursue us.

"So we need to unlock everyone's electronic shackles at the same time. Everyone will have to find their own way."

The Danger Level of this Abyss Battlefield is Level 4.

Superpower Users who are conscripted here are almost at Level 20, if not already.

So, everyone has a way to break the electronic shackles; it's just a matter of timing.

"Are all of you ready? I will count down from three. When I hit one, everyone breaks the electronic shackles and charges out in all directions," Chen Zihang announced loud and clear, raising his hand.

Three, two, one!

Bang, bang, bang...

A succession of blasts from electronic shackles rang out, and all ten people freed themselves, breaking through the iron doors of the transport vehicle and charging out.

The vehicle came to an immediate stop when breached, emitting an alarm on the spot.

However, there was no "thing" descending from the driver's seat.

Su Muyu had already seen there was no driver in the driver's compartment.

Yes, the transport was on autopilot, and there were no weapons equipped. Once the "biologicals" it was carrying managed to escape, its program was to stay put and sound the alarm.

The alarm went off, and an armed drone took off from a guard post three kilometers away, flying towards the location of the alarm.

Su Muyu had just jumped down from the transport and saw the armed drone appear. He quickly pointed towards the sky in front of the road and shouted, "Armed drone incoming, watch out!"

Lin Zeyu pulled out his SVD sniper rifle, aimed it at the armed drone.

When the armed drone flew within a one-kilometer range, he pulled the trigger.

Bang!

With a gunshot, the armed drone jolted, black smoke billowed from its body, and it tumbled out of the air.

Lu Heng looked around and said, "There will likely be armed robots with stronger firepower appearing soon. It's best we split up here."

"Alright, until we meet again," Chen Zihang lifted his hand and gave Lu Heng a high-five, then led his team off towards the road ahead.

"Let's go, too," Lu Heng chose a different direction.

The two independent Superpower Users didn't follow Chen Zihang, nor did they trail behind Lu Heng's group of three; instead, they crossed the road barrier and headed towards the river.

"Those two..."

Su Muyu watched the two disappear into the city's fog, furrowing her brow, finding it a bit strange.

Lu Heng also frowned and said, "I hadn't noticed before, but those two are together."

On the transport, based on where they sat and what they discussed, they didn't seem to be part of the same team.

Normally, if you are independent, you tend to follow a team that is not hostile towards you, as it increases your chances of survival.

These two independents neither followed any team nor left together.

The key is, there was no interaction between the two on the transport.

If they had interacted and decided to band together, that would have made sense.

This situation made it quite apparent they knew each other and pretended not to on the transport.

Now, thinking back, Lu Heng found some clues.

In truth, one could discern the depths from which the ten people on the transport came from based on their clothes.

Chen Zihang's team wore thick clothing, indicating they came from a region with higher latitude.

Lu Heng and his companions wore autumn wear, which was moderate.

Huo Lingshan and Liu Liangpeng were dressed in short sleeves, which actually suggested they came from a tropical region, and their deep skin tone hinted at ample sunlight.

Now when he recalled it, there was indeed a high chance those two knew each other.

It was just that at the time, the focus was on analyzing world information and the two had a very low presence, so he did not pay much attention to them.