Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 543 - 458: Eternal Life on the Internet_3

Then he turned and ran, with Marcus swearing loudly behind him, "You little jerk, at least tell me what it is!"

Stirring up someone's curiosity like that and then just bolting—what an irresponsible scoundrel!

Chen Gu pulled Bai Yunpeng and Ding Zhou into a secret conference room, speaking gravely, "It's about the Interstellar Quantum Network!"

"Xiao Yunzhan isn't dead; he lives on in the Interstellar Quantum Network!"

Bai Yunpeng and Ding Zhou furrowed their brows in unison. "Network immortality?"

This was a taboo topic. The idea had been proposed a long time ago, with a consensus that, in theory, it was feasible: to upload one's entire memory onto the Interstellar Quantum Network and use a unique algorithm to maintain one's personality. Back then, some people were even ready to experiment with this idea. In theory, as long as there was sufficient energy, anyone could live forever on the Interstellar Quantum Network.

But concerns were quickly raised. Did "life" on the Interstellar Quantum Network count as a "living person"? Did it deserve the same rights as biological humans, such as the right to vote? How could these "network-immortal" beings be prevented from engaging in illegal and criminal activities? And if, ultimately, everyone chose network immortality, would humanity be considered "extinct"? A multitude of issues emerged, inevitably leading to various paradoxes.

Before the debate could reach any conclusion, a scientist went ahead and experimented on himself, uploading his entire memory onto the Interstellar Quantum Network. The result was that this individual became almost "omnipotent" on the network. Before other Star Nations could react, the Star State took the lead. They couldn't tolerate the existence of such a "person," and with a series of viruses, the doctor was obliterated on the Interstellar Quantum Network.

Then people discovered the most realistic issue with this concept: upon transforming into this kind of "network life," there was absolutely no "immunity." Subject to any attack, one was like a lamb to the slaughter.

Later, humanity united to enact laws forbidding anyone from transforming into "network life." Additionally, a plethora of "viral mines" were deployed across the Interstellar Quantum Network. These mines swiftly obliterated lawbreakers who underwent the transformation privately, and gradually, the topic faded from discussion.

Bai Yunpeng said, "Are you suggesting that Xiao Yunzhan has transformed into a network life?"

Chen Gu, recalling Xiao Yunzhan's expression before his death, said, "Moreover, it's highly likely that he has circumvented the viral mines and is lurking within the Interstellar Quantum Network."

"Yet for many years, no one has been able to evade the viral mines," Ding Zhou remarked. "When the viral mines were deployed, every nation considered this issue, so they resorted to extreme measures. Once set, not even the four great Star Nations themselves could clear or evade them..."

Chen Gu shared his thoughts, "Xiao Yunzhan lived a happy life with a promising future. Why would he be brainwashed into becoming a member of this radical organization? At the very least, initially, something must have enticed him to approach this group.

"He consumed a large dose of poison before dying, which should have led to a painful death, yet he passed away peacefully.

"So, I speculate that a vision of a beautiful future allowed him to overcome the physical pain, making him feel that giving up his body was nothing to regret."

Still finding it hard to believe, Ding Zhou said, "This is just speculation; we need evidence. And what's even more problematic is, if he really has transformed, we have no idea how to enforce the law against a network life on the Interstellar Quantum Network!"

Bai Yunpeng looked at Chen Gu. "Since you brought it up, Chen, you must have some thoughts, right?"

Chen Gu said, "I have a plan..."

The internal operations of the Bureau of Mystic Security were divided into many divisions, the Intelligence Analysis Division being one of the largest. After the attack on the Immeasurable Stadium, the Bureau immediately collaborated with the military. They rallied the entire Confederation to gather all research materials on biochemical weapons and related projects. They also informed other Star Nations of the attack's details, asking them to join the search for research projects that might have aided the "moss virus."

Massive Star Nations initiated countless projects each year, and just as many were discontinued. Among these, projects related to biochemical weapons were incredibly numerous. The most popular were biochemical attack projects targeting the Alien Insect Race.

A few days later, several potential project documents were laid out before them.

Bai Yunpeng casually grabbed one and gestured broadly. "We'll divide into groups, each responsible for one! The military will provide you with all the support you need!"

Chen Gu picked one at random and looked it over. The project name was "Algae Preparation," originating from the discovery of a special kind of green algae. Certain elements within seemed capable of inhibiting the Insect Race's nervous system, causing them to become sluggish. The project had consumed approximately seventy million Starshields and had progressed to its later stages, but so far, no reliable results had emerged.

The project came from the Dela Research Institute, located on the planet Shedula, not far from the Thunder Crown Club on the planet Tiangu.

Inside a civilian spaceport, Robert, dressed in ragged clothing along with several researchers under his command, stood outside an exit holding a sign to pick up someone.