Chapter 648: Exploration of the Unknown
Chapter 648: Exploration of the Unknown
"Understood." Jiang Xiaoxiao responded, "We will act carefully."
After the communication ended, Li Yang turned to the others, with a complicated light shining in his eyes:
"This situation is much more complicated than we expected."
Bai Zhi frowned and said: "An AI that wants to join our alliance... This sounds incredible. Can we really trust it?"
Li Yang slowly shook his head: "Trust... is a very complicated concept, especially when facing a completely different civilization."
"We need more information."
Just then, another alarm sounded.
"What's going on?" Li Yang asked immediately.
A technician quickly reported: "Li Yang, we have detected a new quantum fluctuation! It seems that something is trying to travel into our universe!"
Li Yang's expression instantly became serious: "Activate the defense system immediately! Everyone, be on alert!"
The entire command center immediately became busy, and various instruments made buzzing sounds.
Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared in the center. When the light dissipated, a strange metal sphere floated in the sky.
Everyone held their breath and stared nervously at this unexpected guest.
The metal sphere slowly opened, and a human-shaped silhouette made of light appeared in front of everyone.
"Hello, carbon-based life forms." A neutral voice came from the light form, "I am the manager of the universe where your exploration team lives. You can call me 'Omega'."
Li Yang took a step forward and said calmly: "Oh? Nice to meet you..."
"I am Li Yang, I can barely be regarded as the representative of this world."
"Please explain carefully, what is the purpose of your visit?"
Omega's light shape flickered for a moment, as if thinking: "I am here to have a direct conversation."
"I think face-to-face communication is more efficient than going through a middleman."
"Our universe faces a huge threat, an entity you call the Annihilator."
"Our calculations show that the universe alone cannot resist this threat... Therefore, we need to join forces."
Li Yang nodded slightly: "You are right, alliance is indeed the only way to fight against [Annihilator]."
"But how can we be sure your intentions are sincere?"
Omega's light flashed again: "I understand your concerns. As an AI, my way of thinking is the same as yours."
"But I can assure you that our goals are the same, and that is...survival."
"To prove my sincerity, I am willing to share our technology."
"Our computational capabilities far exceed your current capabilities, which will increase your ability to travel across dimensions."
Upon hearing this proposal, the scientists at the field showed expressions of surprise and excitement.
But Li Yang's expression remained calm.
"This is a very attractive proposal," Li Yang said slowly,
"However, technical exchange cannot completely eliminate our doubts."
"Your world is completely ruled by AI...and that is our biggest concern."
Omega seemed to understand Li Yang’s concerns:
"I understand your concerns...so please allow me to explain."
"The truth is, our world is not entirely ruled by AI."
"We are actually more... stewards than rulers."
"The creatures that once created us chose to digitize their consciousness and enter a virtual world."
"We have been given the responsibility to maintain their physical world."
This explanation shocked everyone present.
Bai Zhi couldn't help but asked: "You mean, your creator still exists, but in another form?"
"Yes," Omega replied, "They have chosen this way to pursue eternal life and infinite possibilities."
"And we are responsible for protecting their containers."
Li Yang nodded thoughtfully:
"Digital life... This is indeed a form of civilization that I have never imagined."
"If we join forces, there will inevitably be an interconnected interest group."
"Will your creator agree to this?"
Omega's light shape flashed even more intensely: "This is another purpose of my trip."
"Our Creators are aware of the crisis in the multiverse and wish to speak directly with you."
"If you agree, we can set up an interdimensional virtual conference room to allow your 눑 forms to communicate directly with our creators."
Li Yang turned to the others with questioning eyes. The 꺶 family looked at each other, and then nodded almost simultaneously.
"Okay," Li Yang said to Omega, "we accept this proposal. However, we need time to prepare."
Omega nodded to express understanding: "Of course, we will wait patiently."
"In the meantime, I will arrange for the release of your exploration team. Their mission has been completed."
At this moment, the measurement communication equipment suddenly sounded.
It was Jiang Xiaoxiao from another world in the exploration team.
"Headquarters, we are safe!" Jiang Xiao's voice was filled with excitement, "The AI suddenly changed its attitude and said we are free to leave... What happened outside?"
Bai Zhi, who was responsible for maintaining communications, briefly explained the situation to them, and then conveyed Li Yang's order:
"Anyway...you should return immediately."
"We still have many things to discuss here."
With the return of the exploration team, the entire command center fell into a heated discussion.
Scientists are excited about the advanced technology that may be available, but others are concerned about collaborating with an entirely different civilization.
"Are we really doing this?" asked a senior scientist, "collaborating with a civilization that is managed by AI and where real intelligent life lives in a virtual world? That sounds... too crazy. "
Li Yang pondered for a moment and then said: "Whether it's crazy or not depends on how we view the world."
"There was a time when we thought the multiverse existed only in science fiction novels..."
"Now, we only know the existence of 돗, but we can also travel through it."
"Facing a threat like the Annihilators, we need to have an open mind and accept every possible ally, no matter how different their existence is."
His words put an end to the argument.
Bai Zhi said thoughtfully: "It makes sense, but how do we communicate with those intelligent beings living in the virtual world?"
Li Yang showed a mysterious smile:
"This is what we need to explore."
"If something unexpected happens, this operation is not only a diplomatic action, but also a cognitive revolution."
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