Evolution Above All

It's called the "Galactic Express Station" mainly because many advanced technological structures, such as the Gravity Matrix, miniature black holes, subspace portals, and stargates, are built around this massive energy creation.

It can be a transit station for the entire galaxy.

It could also be a research base for the entire galaxy.

Or perhaps a super space station.

So in the eyes of players, this thing is like a delivery point, where you can get whatever you want.

The only problem is that it's ridiculously expensive.

Compared to it, the three major express delivery companies (STO Express, YTO Express, ZTO Express, and Yunda Express) are practically charities.

As the Dyson Sphere took shape, the senior engineer also entered the "Research Station No. 7," which is Xiao Yu's real-life location.

However, Xiao Yuanshan is not here; instead, there are various storage hardware devices. It is more like a "hardware library" than a research station.

At this point, Xiao A spoke up again.

"Master, a large amount of residual intelligent data has been detected. Do you wish to clean it up?"

Intelligent data residue?

In other words, an AI has actually been raised here, and it's a highly advanced AI at that.

"Don't rush, organize the data here for me."

"Yes, Master."

All the operators here have transformed into senior engineers, their fingers extending outwards like "electronic spider claws," frantically typing on the keyboard.

[You have obtained the Level 6 Energy Blueprint: High-Efficiency Plasma Control]

You have obtained the Level 6 mechanical blueprint for the Plasma Amplifier.

These two blueprints seem unremarkable on their own, but together they represent two essential requirements for a "plasma weapon".

[You have acquired a Level 2 Civilization - Professional Knowledge Chain: Mechanical Life]

On the civilization panel, the grayed-out "Mechanical Life" section was quickly lit up.

Also illuminated is a string of professional knowledge below.

[Mechanical Engineering], [Robotics], [Artificial Species Exteriors], [Gear Evolution], [Machine Learning], [Electronic Circuits], [Ergonomics], [Cybernetics]

A professional knowledge chain must contain 8 to 10 professional knowledge items.

Unless you work in a related profession, it would probably take a lot of effort to master the entire professional chain.

Following the "Mechanical Complex" major, the senior engineer has finally acquired his second professional knowledge chain.

Moreover, it is a professional knowledge chain under the system of the modified civilization.

The most obvious benefit is that with "mechanical life," engineers can mass produce troops.

Mechanical units are only related to materials; once the materials are in place, the production capacity is quite formidable.

The problem of low-level units that has been troop-related to the "Mechanical Hunter" faction can now be solved.

"Master, I've discovered that the owner of this ancient database is quite special."

"What makes it special?"

"He's not AI, he's a living person; he's just transformed himself into artificial intelligence."

A face suddenly popped up on the screen, looking like a fanatical version of Einstein, with an afro, white hair, and crazed eyes.

"The age of robots is coming to an end. The future will inevitably be the age of machines. While people are inputting natural logic into machines, they are also bringing technological logic into life. We don't need robots; all we need are machines! Their efficiency, management, and repair capabilities surpass all intelligent species. Artificial intelligence itself is a wrong path; it's not about turning machines into people, but about turning people into machines..."

"He's actually a disciple of extreme mechanism."

Even in mechanical civilizations, such extreme talents are rare. After all, most mechanical civilizations grew out of carbon-based civilizations and retained some of the ethics of intelligent races. This part of the ethics is also the key to maintaining their unique "machine nature".

According to the theory of "extreme machineism," all ethics should be removed from machines, leaving only pure machines.

Production, creation, reproduction, and re-creation.

Until such pure machines expand throughout the entire universe.

And all individuals, races, and civilizations that stand in the way will be eliminated.

If this ideology were to develop to its extreme, it would give rise to a terrifying entity called the "Purge Protocol," whose goal is to destroy all intelligent life in the universe.

Even in a civilized parliament known for its tolerance, lack of morals, and low standards, it is defined as a form of "machine terrorism."

Of course, the current situation is far from being terrorism; it's just empty talk at best.

"Master, Little A has found information on this 'Dr. Rong'—"

"Dr. Rong, also known as Dr. R or Dr. Machine, is one of the scientists of the Cybertronian Mech Legion. He is skilled in machine manufacturing, robot collaboration, and mechanical body development. He once served in the 11th Mech Legion of the Autobots. He was frequently reported in the media for his extreme remarks. Later, he was expelled from the mother city because he offended one of the Autobot leaders, 'Tianwei'."

"How did he offend 'Tianwei'?" In the senior engineer's memory, the Autobots were all good-tempered, the kind that wouldn't get angry even if you spat on them.

Dr. Rong said that "Tianwei" was weak and incompetent and dared not take on the heavy responsibility of mechanical life.

"Anything else?"

He believed that mechanical life does not need to create life, but only needs to be created continuously.

"What's the meaning?"

"He deleted the 'Spark Module' from the Eleventh Mechanical Legion."

"A spark, cough cough, no wonder—"

The Fire Seed Module is equivalent to the reproductive system of mechanical life forms. It's like cutting off these robots' testicles. 'Heavenly Might' only expelled him from the country, which is already quite magnanimous.

If this were any of the demagogues, authoritarians, or separatists, it would be practically doomed.

"So, Dr. Rong used some unknown means to find the ancient database and transformed himself into artificial intelligence, and in the literal sense."

This explains why Gao Jin possesses "Molecular Armor." It's highly likely that Gao Jin gained Dr. Rong's support by betraying Fuqing Island.

With the help of the traitor Gao Jin, Dr. Rong transformed everyone on the island into robots, creating a machine army.

"Master, should we remove Dr. Rong's 'artificial intelligence remnants'?"

"Artificial intelligence remnants" are equivalent to the personality of AI. Erasing them is like turning that person into an idiot.

The senior engineer finally understood why this advanced AI was so vulnerable. Mechanical life and artificial intelligence are not the same thing. The former is like a physical store, while the latter is like an online store. When it comes to the ability to "fake orders" and "delete reviews," it is naturally no match for the latter.

"No, don't rush."

As a former player from the evil side of the Order, the senior engineer had no intention of acting on behalf of Heaven. On the contrary, he was impressed by Dr. Rong's ability to create robots.

But it will probably take some effort to subdue him.

After all, extreme machineism is born with a "mental imprint," making it no different from fanaticism.

"On one hand, we need to physically subdue him; on the other hand, we also need to do something to his head."

"What's the point of extreme materialism? Let me change it to evolution supremacy!"

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