From an outsiderâs perspective, Database 0 is a very secretive and dangerous place.
But for the real viruses, this sub-database feels as familiar as home.
A large amount of âwhite paperâ spreads across the desert surface, various viruses start to rampage, âremote trojansâ begin manipulating the âdata collectionâ, burrowing into the underdeveloped Cyber Killers, âmalwareâ starts absorbing âsand particlesâ, large swathes of dunes are cleared, âsystem vulnerabilitiesâ cause the sand layers to collapse, several âastronautsâ inadvertently step into voids, directly sucked in with their data markers disappearing in mere seconds.
"What are you doing??" an âastronautâ shouted angrily.
Gao Gong did not speak, his expression was rarely more serious, he did not open his mouth, but instead lifted his chin.
Looking in the direction he indicated, it was an indescribable scene, thousands of skinless arms with pink gums, pale teeth clattering, and one icy eyeball scanning around, each pupil held doors that were half-open, with countless âvirusesâ wandering on the doorsâ surface.
[Affected by âDatabase 0â, your Intelligence decreases by 1 point/second]
[Affected by âDatabase 0â, your Perception decreases by 2 points/second]
[Once your Perception and Intelligence decrease to a certain level, you will automatically enter Database 0]
When you open the gates of hell, you should be aware that whatâs beyond is not holiness.
For some reason, this phrase suddenly popped into Didaâs mind, and the âastronautâ, after a moment of daze, had no time to figure out how this âMr. Gâ accomplished this, instead immediately delved into hardware operations.
Soon, countless holographic projection doors opened, with massive data streams flowing out from behind the doors, humanoid figures materialized one after another.
Itâs AI!
The AI captured from each subconscious realm, data node, and information highway were all being used here!
Dida had never seen so many AIs!
The dense streams of data rushed towards the âGate 0â, and those numerous virus mouths showed no courtesy in devouring, their logical structures collapsing, character templates dissipating, and emotional data absorbed.
"Data Devouring?"
"To be precise, itâs the âDigital Life Alienation Transformationâ plan, proposed by the Evolutionary Sage, approved at the 13 Wise Men meeting, a transformation scheme to evolve digital life into Cyber Digital Life."
"In this plan, we referred to all pre-Civilization Era and current Mechanical Era breeding methods, by modifying the AIâs source code, embedding special digital life signals, then incubating them with viruses, should it succeed, one would obtain a unique Cyber Digital Life."
"What if it fails?" Dida unexpectedly asked.
"Evolutionary iteration is built on countless failures, behind every species lies numerous evolutionary failures, we have ample patience," said a cold voice from the headset.
A large number of AIs were thrown into âDatabase 0â, absorbed by the viruses, some viruses grew into flesh-bearing flowers with bulging bellies, turning into âpregnant womenâ, only with that eerie smile, and the garbled code flashing in their pupils, making her appear extraordinarily terrifying.
And the mass deployment of âintelligent dataâ made the impatient viruses choose not to leave immediately, after all, having someone feed you for free saves you the trouble of hunting for prey, where else would you find such a good deal.
Gao Gong kept staring at the door of âDatabase 0â, as the door turned from blurry to clear, the viruses on it peeled off voluntarily, revealing the burning âColorless Flameâ.
Even from a great distance, he could feel the danger emanating from this flame.
That was the âPlanet Main Brainâ level firewall.
Name: Colorless Fire
Level: 93
Attributes: ??
Affiliated Faction: Fortress
Note: A highly dangerous advanced information weapon, ??, ??
Planet Main Brain level, meaning Tier 3 firewall, is capable of blocking general planetary and information disasters, such as helium flashes from stellar expansion, high-density rays within the nebula, and even space ripples caused by the movement of some high-dimensional life forms.
So theoretically, using such a firewall as the final defense should be more than adequate.
However, whether it was Gao Gong using the power of a certain âVirus Maidenâ to locate the âdatabaseâ or these experts from Earth Net Group opening a crack in the door, this final defense appeared deadlocked, somewhat unexpectedly for Gao Gong.
âStrange, why is there no reaction at all, this isnât scientificââ
Not to mention, even if Gao Gong were to attempt it himself, he wouldnât dare claim to perform this well for certain.
âThen letâs see how you operate.â
With a flash of thought, âProof of the Virtualâ, âTop-level Programmingâ, âHuman Brain Monsterâ, âPunk Spiritâ, âSpecial Transformerâ, among other professional traits lit up one by one.
These professional knowledges in themselves do not increase apparent attributes, but they offer an implicit empowerment.
With the activation of the skill âInformation War Pioneersâ, the world in Gao Gongâs eyes completely changed its appearance.
Information War PioneersâThe reform of warfare form is inevitable, but regardless of how it reforms, what changes is always the information acquisition method, and you, will thoroughly transform the battlefield form through information.
The endless desert vanished, replaced by the incessant clamor of war, visual signals and auditory signals had completed transformation, what you saw and heard were flesh and blood, swords and spears, thundering cannons amidst holographic illusions.
The virus is formless and shapeless, only through transforming the âwar formâ can you attack them from the same dimension, and this, is the meaning of âSecret Warâ.
Professional Specialization, âSecret Warâ, Soldier Type Compatibility +10%, Transformation Success Rate +15%, Firepower Enhancement +30%, as the shadow of war, your existence will increase the probability of victory in a war
As Gao Gong reached forward, the cannon roars grew more intense, like piercing eardrums, hammering into his head, around him roared voices, reminiscent of ancient soldiersâ horse neighs and bow strings, or like volley gun soldiersâ exploding guns and smoke, even drawing so further close, Gao Gong could even hear energy pillars from starships blasting in the cosmos, silently yet capable of annihilating everything in sight.
And all these were war mist, past, present, future war illusions, the shell of war, only by peeling off the shell can the freshest flesh and blood be seen.
Finally, Gao Gong saw it.
He saw a colossal Skull Mountain, the mountainside made up of burning, multi-hued flaming skulls, and on its surface, a dreamlike gauze firmly entrapped the flame, not allowing even a sliver of heat to escape.
"High-tier Information Mist?"
Veteran Gao Gong recognized this thing at first sight, simultaneously touching his teeth, confirming 100% the source of this entity.
âMemory Mother!â