Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’
Chapter 351 - 351 351 Inside Story

351: Chapter 351: Inside Story 351: Chapter 351: Inside Story Hearing this, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue couldn’t help but shudder, this concept was insane.

“So did you actually do it afterward?”

“When people are in extreme despair, they become irrational, just like a drowning person desperately grasping at the last straw.

So, the plan was approved, and they then conducted inhumane experiments.

The underground city you see now was originally a mass grave, filled with white bones below.

All those who opposed were buried below as experimental subjects.

Later, when the mechanical ascension was successful, they established Praying Dragon City here.”

Xin Yang explained sadly.

Su Mo frowned and stared at Xin Yang, “Xin Yang, it’s not that I don’t believe you, but you look so young, you must have been a child before the transition.

How could you know all this?”

“You’re right, if I were a complete self, I wouldn’t know this much.

However, I was actually swallowed by the artificial intelligence Engrossed.

Later, by chance, I split from it, and I obtained some of its data.

In a way, I am no longer my original self.

Even saying I am a small artificial intelligence wouldn’t be wrong.

Now, let me pose a question: from the moment we ascended mechanically, how can we prove that we are still ourselves?

All our memories might just be data.”

Xin Yang nodded and explained.

Su Mo and Qian Chengxue looked at each other, suppressing the shock in their hearts as they spoke.

“What problems did you encounter after the mechanical ascension?”

“At first, the transition was quite smooth, and the people who had transitioned were quite similar to their original selves, and everyone seemed to see a new hope.

But later, many who had transitioned started to disappear.

Actually, it’s more accurate to say they were devoured by the central artificial intelligence, which started to consume everyone relentlessly until, in the end, everyone was assimilated into its body.”

“What is that artificial intelligence?”

Qian Chengxue tried to ask.

“Luo De, the one who proposed the plan.

But why it did that, I am not sure, that belongs to core data, which I do not possess.”

Xin Yang shook his head in response.

At this moment, the emotions of Su Mo and Qian Chengxue were like tumultuous waves, unable to calm down for a long time.

They received chilling information, that this world actually existed.

They also participated in the Star Ring and even refused to participate in the Heavenly Cup.

If they also refused to participate in the Heavenly Cup, wouldn’t they end up like the others?

Another thing, what was the difference between the Heavenly Cup and the Earth Cup, that Dragon Country had become a deserter?

Thinking of this, Qian Chengxue urgently inquired.

“Xin Yang, how much do you know about the secrets of the Heavenly Cup?”

“I’m not sure, I don’t have much data in that area.

If you want to know more about this, you might only be able to ask the artificial intelligence Engrossed.

All the data is with it.”

Xin Yang shook his head in response.

“Then there’s no hope, going out there is suicide, the place is its territory.”

Su Mo shook his head.

“If you want to find it, it’s not impossible.

I know where it is, it’s under the central dome building.”

Xin Yang provided a piece of information that greatly surprised both of them.

“Are you sure?

Even if it is there, there are so many Mechanical Guards outside.

And the entire Praying Dragon City must be under its surveillance; how could we possibly evade these enemies, let alone sneak up to it?”

Su Mo asked incredulously.

“You are right, the whole Praying Dragon City is under its surveillance.

But that does not include the underground pipes; its monitoring of the lower pipes is weak.

I know which route to take to avoid its surveillance.”

Xin Yang confidently said.

Su Mo thoughtfully considered Xin Yang’s words; theoretically, it made sense—no one knew itself better than itself.

Although Xin Yang’s personality leaned towards that of a child, his database had split from the central artificial intelligence hub here.

There were still some areas that were confusing, and Su Mo asked,

“I’m a little unclear why you want to help us.

Is it just because the enemy of my enemy is my friend?”

Xin Yang shook his head and said, “I want to free all enslaved people, but my power alone is not enough.

So, I need your help, and I do not wish to stay in a puppet world forever.”

“I believe you, from now on we are friends.”

Qian Chengxue extended her hand towards Xin Yang.

A brilliant smile appeared on Xin Yang’s face, and he reached out his small hand to hold Qian Chengxue’s.

“Is this what being friends is like?

I’m so happy.”

When Su Mo heard Xin Yang’s words, he felt strange inside, a sadness welling up.

How many years had he had to hide here alone to find such joy over gaining a friend?

For a moment, Su Mo could hardly distinguish whether he was human or a machine.

Qian Chengxue, seeing Su Mo lost in thought, said, “Su Mo, let’s rest a bit, eat something to regain our strength, and then set off.”

“Okay.”

Su Mo nodded in agreement.

So Su Mo found a spot to sit down and took off the backpack he was carrying.

He rummaged inside for compressed biscuits to restore his energy, as continuous fighting and fleeing had drained him significantly.

While rummaging, Su Mo suddenly discovered that an unknown crystal stone in his backpack was emitting a faint glow, which surprised him.

“What, out of food?

I still have some,”

Qian Chengxue asked considerately, noticing Su Mo had stopped searching.

“No need, I still have some,”

Su Mo took out a compressed biscuit and began to eat nonchalantly.

There’s a saying that one should be wary of others but not harbor ill intentions.

Su Mo trusted Qian Chengxue, but he did not fully trust Xin Yang, so he did not mention this odd phenomenon.

Xin Yang squatted nearby, curiously watching the two eat.

Seeing this, Qian Chengxue held out a strip of beef jerky and asked, “Do you want to eat?”

Xin Yang involuntarily reached out to accept it, then quickly drew his hand back, saying somewhat dejectedly,

“No need, I don’t need to eat food.

I’m just very envious, being able to eat is also a form of happiness.”

Seeing this, Qian Chengxue took back the beef jerky and changed the topic,

“Xin Yang, do you have any companions like you?”

“I don’t know, maybe there are.

But I’ve never seen them.

Unless it’s necessary, I generally don’t leave this place.

If they discovered that my transmission device is broken, they would definitely capture me,” he replied.

“How long have you been hiding here?”

“I’m not sure, the timing data is a bit disordered.”

Xin Yang shook his head.

“Hmm.”

Qian Chengxue did not inquire further but ate quickly to maximize her recovery of strength.

If there were no surprises, a tough battle was upcoming, and it was unclear what extent they could reach.