Resurrection Empire-Chapter 882 - 339: No One Sleeps, Cosmic Constant_2

But these black sections are not fixed and continuously move like a ravenous snake.

The direction of its movement is quite random and seems entirely irregular.

Whenever the black snake moves to a location, the surrounding red modules immediately become more darkened.

The deep red modules are constantly trying to suppress and encircle the black sections.

But the black sections can often escape at the last moment before the deep red modules form a complete encirclement.

In just these few short seconds, the black modules encounter danger multiple times, yet always manage to barely make it through.

Ma Xiaocheng explained: "What you're seeing is actually a simulation slowed down by a million times. The real scene is faster and the changes more intense. In our usual understanding, when modules turn black, it means they've become bad blocks that need replacing. We've never seen this phenomenon of self-blackening within such a short time before. But even so, the situation is not improving; it's worsening. When the roving black blocks first appeared, they were just a tiny section, only able to cover a small module. But now the range has expanded to over ten large modules and continues to grow."

Ren Zhong gasped, "That's serious."

"Yes." Ma Xiaocheng sighed, "As time goes on, the entire 'net' will be blackened one day, and then it will be irreversible."

Ren Zhong frowned and asked, "Haven't you tried replacing them as usual?"

Ma Xiaocheng shook his head, "It keeps moving. Frontline construction workers simply cannot keep up with its speed. Moreover, replacing bad blocks requires frontline workers to open the sealed chamber. But now the 'net' has shut down external control ports."

Ren Zhong: "In short, it's self-isolating?"

"Yes."

"Hmm." Ren Zhong replied, and then stood before the projection with his arms crossed, frowning in contemplation.

Ma Xiaocheng watched Ren Zhong's back and said nothing more, letting him think for himself.

Having exhausted all his own ideas, he might as well pin his hopes on Ren Zhong, this "newcomer." Who knows, Ren Zhong might have better insights?

Gradually, Ren Zhong clenched his fists, and his enlarged eyes showed bloodshot lines.

Ma Xiaocheng was touched; indeed, no success comes without effort.

The focus Ren Zhong exhibited while solving problems was exceptional.

He had no idea Ren Zhong's emotions were driven purely by excitement at the moment.

Though it was just a change in color, Ren Zhong, aware of the background, was piecing together more information.

Behind the phenomenon of color changes is not mere data alteration; it is Sun Ai's battlefield.

She is fighting, in her own way, against the super-intelligence ruling all Source Star humans.

Her situation is undoubtedly quite grim, constantly being chased and cornered by her opponent, yet her resilience and cleverness are undeniable.

As Ma Xiaocheng mentioned earlier, the black blocks initially were so weak that they could only cover a small module, but now, within just two short days, they have grown to such an extent.

Amidst such growth and decline, the 'net's' defeat is inevitable.

Phew...

After a long time, Ren Zhong exhaled deeply.

Beside him, Ma Xiaocheng eagerly asked, "What thoughts do you have? Any ideas for a solution?"

Ren Zhong turned around and looked at him.

Ma Xiaocheng also gazed at this valued newcomer.

He didn't know that Ren Zhong was analyzing not the 'net' but his own thinking.

Ren Zhong raised his right hand to rub his chin. He guessed Ma Xiaocheng hadn't considered the possibility of a "Trojan horse."

Although there are hackers on Source Star, hackers' opponents have always been intel cores made with Ruins Beast Crystal chips.

No one dared to think that the black technology of the higher civilization's 'net' might also be poisoned or infiltrated one day.

Source Star humans still haven't grasped the principle of the 'net's' super-intelligence, nor dare they imagine what kind of opponent could hack the 'net.'

However, Ren Zhong still put forward his hypothesis, "Minister, do you think the 'net' might have been infected by a virus?"

Ma Xiaocheng immediately shook his head, "That's not realistic. The 'net' possesses a defense system beyond our imagination, far surpassing our understanding of firewall capabilities. If any Trojan horse or virus could invade the 'net,' then there's only one explanation."

Ren Zhong: "What?"

"We've been targeted by a civilization of the same level as the Empire, or even higher. Then why struggle? Wouldn't surrendering and waiting for death be easier?"