Chapter 959: Chapter 959 - Forceful Infiltration
Chapter 959 Forceful Infiltration
A few minutes earlier, on a desolate planet in the Godora Star System, a mechanical host landed on the planet with light glowing in its eyes . It was Manison’s [Lord’s Descent] avatar .
“This location is about right . ”
Manison nodded and controlled his avatar to float in midair . He then threw out a bunch of compressed orbs, and they were quickly assembled into a portable quantum network base .
The next moment, Manison entered the quantum network and searched for a nearby node .
Countless balls of light flew past his eyes, and he locked onto the Black Star Army’s quantum network node very quickly . The Black Star Army’s node was like a ball of light in his eyes with many different light rays stretching out in different directions to form a complicated network .
An endless stream of information was being sent out and into the network and layers of firewalls protected all the information .
This planet was not too near or far from the Black Star Army headquarters . Usually, Manison would use the Virtual Soul created by [Virtual Creator] to infiltrate the quantum network of others . However, he was not planning to do so when facing Black Star .
They were both Mechanics at the same level, and Manison was extremely clear of Black Star’s abilities . No one was clearer about the [Divine Throne Mechanic] than him .
If he only used a Virtual Soul to infiltrate Black Star’s network, Black Star only needed to use [Virtual Paramount] to trap him for a while before destroying the quantum network region that his Virtual Soul was trapped in . This would cut off his connection, and his Virtual Soul would be trapped in a sticky situation .
Although Manison would be able to deal with the situation, it would be troublesome, and it was not in line with his plan .
As such, Manison would rather take a little longer and send his avatar over to the Shattered Star Ring . As the attacking party, he chose to first lay out his path of retreat and was extremely careful .
“Next…”
The Black Star Army’s quantum network node then enlarged in his view .
“A Virtual Intrusion?”
Han Xiao frowned, and various possibilities surfaced in his head .
After many modifications and upgrades, Phillip’s firewall was already extremely sturdy and even had counter-tracking abilities . An ordinary individual would not even be able to trigger the alarm before being counter-infiltrated by Phillip .
However, Phillip was currently in a bad state, which meant that his database was attacked . For the other party to perform such a feat in a short period of time, the attacker was definitely a Beyond Grade A Virtual Mechanic .
There are only a few Beyond Grade A Virtual Mechanics in the universe . Who would be so free as to come cause trouble for him?
Han Xiao then entered the quantum network as well .
He was currently located in the main network of his headquarters’ node . The firewalls were like layers of protective shields . At this moment, an usual amount of data was crashing down on the firewalls to create holes in them .
Phillip had already attempted to defend against the attacker but was in a terrible situation .
The flow of data that the other party had created was like mercury seeping into the ground . Phillip could not manage the situation, and the number of holes in the firewall increased over time . Some of the data had already infiltrated the system and released viruses all around to attack Phillip’s core data while releasing useless data to slow down Phillip’s calculation process . Plenty of AI hunters were also released to seize the information in the database and create a pincer attack .
Phillip’s main program was located in the Black Star Army headquarters . He was akin to the brain of the entire system, and this was where the defense was the highest . The moment this place was infiltrated, the network of the entire army would fall into the hands of the enemy, and it was akin to losing their brain .
The enemy’s target was to attack the core data of Phillip’s main program . Phillip’s core data had a few layers of protection, and the enemy had already infiltrated the outer protection of the database .
“What a powerful Virtual Intrusion skill . ”
Han Xiao was startled . He could feel a strong sense of pressure from the enemy’s infiltration .
Such a feeling was slightly familiar to him .
“An attack of this level… Manison, is it you‽”
Han Xiao’s eyes narrowed, and he sent out a message .
Outside the firewall, a virtual projection was created; it was Manison’s Virtual Soul .
“Ah ha, hello Black Star . ”
“It’s you indeed . What’s the meaning of this?” Han Xiao frowned .
“This is the world of the Beyond Grade As,” Manison replied calmly . “Becoming friends or foe only requires a single thought . You don’t have to ask for the reason . ”
As he said those words, the data attack suddenly intensified, and the firewalls began collapsing .
It is indeed because of the Machinery Faith…
Han Xiao then took over Phillip’s job .
Manison was the attacking party and had the initiative . Han Xiao could only take up a defensive position and resist the attack . His objective was to prevent Manison from infiltrating and protect Phillip’s main program .
Han Xiao focused on strengthening his firewalls, filling up their loopholes and dealing with the viruses .
Phillip’s data became Han Xiao’s army, and the foreign data was cleared out bit by bit .
Although he had many restraints when fighting in his main base, he also had some advantage . The firewalls and alarm system that he had maintained over the years would increase his defenses .
However, Han Xiao could only temporarily prevent the situation from getting worse; it was still difficult for him to fight back . This was the first time he had fought another Beyond Grade A Virtual Mechanic .
In terms of experience, he did not have as much as Manison . In terms of Virtual Technology skills, his knowledge was not as deep . In terms of affinity, he was not Manison’s match . The other party had many years of accumulation, and he was at an absolute disadvantage .
The Mechanic Emperor’s Virtual Technology skills were something that even the Federation of Light had to be wary of . It was terrifyingly scary, and he did not even need to play any tricks . Just attacking Han Xiao openly would result in Han Xiao being suppressed .
“Things are slightly troublesome…”
Han Xiao could not think of a way to fight back . It could be said that his current Virtual Technology skills had all been used by Manison before .
They were both Mechanics of the same subclass . The Virtual Technology skills that even he was not afraid of naturally would not be able to threaten Manison .
“What a powerful Mechanic . He truly lives up to his fame . ”
Han Xiao could truly feel how terrifying Manison was when facing him .
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Han Xiao tried his best to repair his firewalls while Manison continued his many waves of attacks . Every second, the firewalls that Han Xiao had just repaired would be destroyed again by Manison, and Han Xiao did not even have time to catch his breath .
The information flowing between both parties in a single second was enough to cause the brain of an ordinary individual to explode!
Although he managed to fill up the holes, the thickness of his firewalls decreased . However, thankfully Han Xiao was also a Divine Throne Mechanic and defending for a short while wouldn’t be an issue .
The viruses that had infiltrated were quickly cleaned up by Han Xiao and Phillip’s appearance also went back to normal .
As his brain calculated data rapidly, Han Xiao observed the situation and had a grave look on his face .
“We won’t be able to last for long like this . Phillip, deactivate all of your child programs and gather your calculation power . ”
“Roger, hum…”
The next moment, half of the connections expanding out from the Black Star Army node broke off .
Phillip gathered a large amount of calculation back, and Manison’s infiltration rate seemed to have decreased .
“You are finally getting serious . ” Manison smiled . “I was waiting for you . ”
Upon hearing that, Han Xiao had a bad feeling .
Hum!
The next moment, countless data packets exploded near Phillip’s core data and immediately disrupted Phillip’s program .
“Data deep dive . ” Han Xiao frowned and immediately understood Manison’s plan .
Manison had already arranged an ambush and planted explosive data packets that could be detonated remotely . The moment the middle region was in danger and calculation power was recalled, these concealed data packets would enter into the main system through the network channels . It was similar to a trojan horse .
However, Han Xiao had no way to avoid it . If he did not recall Phillip’s calculation power, the main system would not be able to defend against Manison . If he did, he would fall for Manison’s trap .
Phillip’s projection immediately became blue, and he began stuttering .
“Aiyoh yayaya… I feel strange uwuwuwu…”
Han Xiao immediately opened up Phillip’s core program . At this moment, twenty percent of Phillip’s calculation logic had been infected, and the infection was still spreading .
“The core logic module has been infected . This is bad…”
Han Xiao felt his head ache . He would be able to clean up the viruses in the outer region without much restraint . However, cleaning up the core logic module would require extremely precise calculations and would take up a considerable amount of his attention .
Gritting his teeth, Han Xiao had no choice but to split out a portion of his attention to clean up Phillip’s core logic module while defending against Manison’s infiltration .
His main body in reality did not remain idle either and immediately dragged his Divine Mechanical Throne over . After sitting down on it, he immediately received a boost in his attributes .
“Why don’t you try cutting off from the network?” Manison chuckled .
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This darn old man has a belly full of bad thoughts . Do you really think that I don’t know what you are planning? Han Xiao snorted coldly .
Manison definitely would have left behind a backdoor, and cutting off the network would be useless .
Furthermore, an experienced individual like Manison would definitely have taken a portable base for his retreat .
“Thankfully, I chose to go down the path of a Virtual Mechanic . If I’d chosen one of the other two branches, everything that I have accumulated over the years would’ve been handed over to him for sure . ” Han Xiao tried to be optimistic .
The situation was not good right now . Although he was barely able to defend against Manison’s infiltration, he was extremely passive and was only able to slow Manison down . He could not stop Manison from infiltrating his system and was only delaying his death .
“Do you really want to become enemies with the dynasty?” Han Xiao roared .
Manison was not bothered by those words and chuckled . “You should ask… if the dynasty is willing to be my enemy . ”
Upon hearing that, Han Xiao knew that Manison wanted to give him a good warning, so he did not bother saying anything else .
Trace the origin of the data?
While it sounded like a good plan, he might not even be able to win against Manison, and Manison would definitely conceal his location . It would be difficult to determine his location .
Although Han Xiao had the ability to do so, he was already struggling to defend against Manison and did not have the additional capacity to do anything else .
I’ll probably be dead before I can even find where he is .
Seek reinforcements?
This was his only method . He would not be able to defend against Manison alone .
After all, Manison was different from Heber, and his title of Mechanic Emperor was not just for show .
As such, Han Xiao could only contact Maximiler for help . Although Maximiler was not a Virtual Mechanic, he could still enter in the battle between two Beyond Grade A Virtual Mechanics and help share some pressure .
Manison blocked most of the messages, but one of the messages was still sent by Han Xiao .
However, Manison was not too bothered by it .
“Ah, who did you ask for help? Maximiler? It can’t be Kant, right?”
Han Xiao snorted in response .
“I have plenty of time anyway . It will be fun if you call a few more over . ” Manison was not bothered about Han Xiao seeking reinforcements .
Since Black Star had called for reinforcements, it meant that Black Star was not a match for him, and half of his objective was completed . Furthermore, there was not a Mechanic capable of winning against him in terms of Virtual Intrusion .
He knew that Han Xiao was a unique Mechanic and was not interested in using his weakness to compete with Han Xiao’s strength . He would naturally use his strength to deal with Han Xiao .
However, Manison did not look down on Han Xiao . He would not be careless when facing a Mechanic at the same level as him and was prepared to spend time dealing with Black Star . He was not prepared to finish Black Star off quickly, even if Han Xiao’s Mechanical Sense was unbelievably weak to him .
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Right at this moment, a glowing figure appeared outside the firewall .
“Black Star, it seems like you need some help . ”
A familiar voice sounded .
Han Xiao looked up and raised his brows . This figure was the AI lifeform Risda that had not harassed him for a long time .
The Virtual World was the main battlefield of an AI lifeform . If he could gain Risda’s help…
However, Han Xiao realized that Manison remained calm and did not seem to have any intention of doing anything .
Manison only glanced at Risda and remembered that this was the fellow whom he let go .
“Oh, it’s you . ”
“Mechanic Emperor!” Risda faced Manison, and although his voice was as calm as usual, Han Xiao could feel the rage that he had suppressed .
The next moment, Risda released a surge of data and unleashed a barrage of attacks on Manison’s Virtual Soul .
Manison remained on the spot, and the data bounced off his body as though it was completely useless .
“I shall let you meet an old friend since you’re here . ”
A stream of data was then disjointed from his body and another figure appeared beside him .
This figure was glowing and was also an AI lifeform .
Upon seeing this figure, Risda was stunned .
“Ancestor‽”
At the same instant, a notification popped up on Han Xiao’s interface .
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