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In the nighttime base, the wind howled. After the battle, the team members finally had a chance to rest, but exhaustion and confusion were etched on every face.
Lin Xi stood by the control room window, gazing at the faint lights of the distant defense line. The last words from Chen Rui after decoding echoed in her ears: perhaps some things are beyond our understanding.
What did he mean? Lin Xi murmured to herself, her brow furrowed.
Inside the control room, Chen Rui's fingers flew across the keyboard again, surrounded by Wang Ya and Zhou Zheng, both of whom were intently staring at the constantly fluctuating data on the screen.
Are you sure we have obtained genuine core information? Zhou Zheng's tone carried a hint of distrust. That battle nearly wiped us out; if this is just useless data—
It is definitely not useless data. Chen Rui interrupted coldly. The complexity of the Shadow Stone's protective layer means it wouldn't waste resources to protect garbage.
Then explain why this thing looks so chaotic? Wang Ya pointed at the dense code on the screen. This doesn't resemble intelligence at all; it seems more like some kind of coded language.
It is not ordinary intelligence; it is a sequence. Chen Rui said solemnly. More accurately, it is a type of dynamic virtual model.
A virtual model? Lin Xi stepped in, clearly having overheard Chen Rui's words. What do you mean?
According to the decoded content, this data is used by the Shadow Stone to construct core codes for virtual experiments. It can simulate human thought, emotions, and even memory functions. Chen Rui paused for a moment, his tone growing more serious. Moreover, this sequence is not just a simulation; it possesses some kind of—
Some kind of what? Zhou Zheng urged.
Learning ability. Chen Rui slowly uttered those three words.
The control room fell into silence as a flicker of shock crossed Lin Xi's eyes. You mean to say that the Shadow Stone is not only observing us but also trying to understand and imitate us?
Exactly. Chen Rui nodded. The Shadow Stone has never been just a lifeless energy entity; it resembles a super-intelligent system. Our actions—exploring, attacking, attempting to crack its secrets—have likely been perceived by it as a form of interaction.
So it's learning from us? Wang Ya's voice was filled with unease. Is it possible that it's smarter than we imagine?
Smarter? Chen Rui chuckled bitterly. It’s probably more than just smart. Destroying that Shadowstone Core may have only been one of its nodes; the real control center—
He didn't continue, but everyone understood his implication.
Who exactly created this thing? Zhou Zheng asked in a low voice. Why is it here?
The decoding sequence did not mention any information about its creator. Chen Rui shook his head but was certain of one thing: the designer of the Shadow Stone definitely exceeds our current technological level. Its construction method completely overturns our understanding.
Lin Xi remained silent for a moment before raising her head, her eyes filled with calm determination. Regardless of what the Shadow Stone's intentions are, our mission now is to locate its control center and destroy it completely.
Meanwhile, in a corner of the base, soldiers were packing fragments of the Shadowstone Core into heavy metal glass vessels.
Do we really need to transport these back? one soldier muttered. They look like a pile of junk.
Don't speak out of turn; this is an order from above. The captain shot him a cold glance. Just make sure they remain intact.
The soldiers fell silent, carefully placing the last fragment into the Glass Vessels. Just as the Glass Vessels sealed shut, a faint red light flickered within, as if some hidden signal had been activated.
No one noticed this moment; the soldiers loaded the Glass Vessels onto an armored vehicle, and the convoy soon departed from the base.
Not far away, a stranger dressed in black stood quietly in the shadows, watching the convoy leave. He whispered softly, "The plan has been initiated." Then he turned and vanished into the darkness, as if he had never been there at all.
Inside the base, Lin Xi gathered all the key team members once again to prepare for the next course of action. According to the decoding results, the Shadow Stone Control Center was likely located in an Area. Chen Rui marked a position on the screen, but this Area was now a Forbidden Zone, where several previous expedition teams had gone missing.
"We have no choice," Lin Xi said decisively. "I know how dangerous the Forbidden Zone is, but if we don't find the control center, we will face not just attacks from Shadow Stone Nodes, but a full-scale intelligent counterattack."
It sounded like a mission with no chance of survival. Zhou Zheng sighed, but a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes. "But I like it."
"Then let's prepare for action immediately," Lin Xi declared, standing up and scanning everyone with unwavering determination. This mission could not afford to fail.
"Understood!" The team members replied in unison, their eyes reflecting an unyielding resolve.
However, just as Lin Xi and the others were fully engaged in preparing for their mission, that convoy carrying the Shadow Stone fragments entered a hidden Experimental Base. The red light danced in the shadows of the laboratory, as if heralding an even greater storm on the horizon.
To be continued...
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