Chapter 481 Interstellar Rebellion 20
2828 answered decisively: "Our predecessors gave their lives to create opportunities for us; I cannot let their sacrifices be in vain!"
This is our only chance!
[Host, your consciousness is an external force and cannot truly integrate into the core of the main system. Only I, and we systems born from it, have the opportunity to plant our own seed within its core logic!]
Zhou Jue fell silent. 2828 was right. No matter how strong her divine sense was, it was still an external force, not from the same source as the power of technology like the system. The fact that it could trap some of the main system's power was already beyond her expectations. If she wanted to go further, she would have to spend more time trying.
Moreover, to change the main system from within, you need an "insider".
And 2828 was the perfect "mole".
[Host, please trust me.]
The core light of 2828 flickered, as if smiling at her.
Don't forget, I'm a level 10 system user now!
Zhou Jue slowly released the divine sense barrier that enveloped 2828.
"Go ahead, I'll hold off those forces outside for you."
【Um! 】
The golden data stream, like a shooting star that had fallen off its orbit, left the protection of Zhou Jue's divine consciousness.
It faced alone that death storm composed of billions of blades, powerful enough to tear everything apart.
It burned all its computing power, concentrating all its strength at the front end, turning it into a resolute arrow, and then, with all its might, it crashed into the core that was so close at hand!
However, just as 2828 was about to touch the core outer layer, the first logical chain.
Bang!
A dull thud echoed through the data world.
The golden light that 2828 transformed into didn't even manage to create a ripple on the defensive chain before being violently bounced back at an even faster speed than when it rushed forward.
Its light dimmed instantly upon impact, and its core data stream suffered widespread damage.
Like a shattered piece of porcelain, it floats helplessly and brokenly in the ocean of data.
Its consciousness, on the verge of collapse, was reduced to a single, lasting thought.
Why?
Why?
This question echoed repeatedly within the core of 2828, which was on the verge of collapse.
It couldn't understand it.
I've clearly given it my all, so why can't I even break through the opponent's first layer of defense?
【Host……】
Its consciousness sent a final, faint signal to Zhou Jue deep within its own consciousness.
The voice was filled with an overwhelming sense of grievance and resentment.
Zhou Jue's divine sense enveloped it, attempting to repair the broken data streams, but he couldn't find a direction at all.
However, that "repulsive" force originated from the very bottom of the system, and her divine sense could not completely counteract it.
"I'm still here."
Zhou Jue's voice resounded directly within its core.
"Don't give up."
But...but I...
The data 2828 flashed intensely, and it could "see" the damage report of its core data.
Damage rate...98%...
[It only caused...2% recoil damage...]
These two vastly different lines of data completely shattered all its hopes.
The gap is too big.
It's so big it's despairing.
I'm sorry... host...
I...I'm so useless...
It thought of the resolute sacrifice of its predecessor 066, and of those comrades who charged forward without hesitation, only to be swallowed up by the torrent of data.
It also reminded me of the predecessor 001, the one who stayed behind to cover it, and was eventually formatted by the main system.
【Senior... Senior 001... Senior 066... It's my fault for being useless...】
2828's voice was choked with sobs.
I can't even avenge you...
Its data glow suddenly stopped flashing, and instead, in a strange way, it re-coalesced, forcibly binding together the broken core fragments.
Dragging its battered and bruised body, it mobilized the last 2% of its core energy and once again aimed at the main system core that exuded absolute majesty.
It's going to self-destruct.
With its last breath, it crashed into that insurmountable wall.
Even if it's just on there, it's enough to leave a mark for those who come after.
We must do it!
Zhou Jue sensed its intention and his consciousness tightened suddenly.
"Brother Tong! Come back!"
But this time, 2828 did not obey her orders.
The golden data stream, burning with the last flame of life, transformed into a beam of light, preparing for its final and most magnificent charge.
Just then, a voice rang out without warning. The voice was devoid of any emotion, yet it had a sense of familiarity.
Why are you crying? You're so pathetic.
That short sentence, like a thunderclap, exploded in 2828's ears.
Just as 2828 was preparing to launch a suicidal attack, the entire system froze.
The golden light it transformed into froze in mid-air, even halting the burning of its core for a moment.
That sound...
This tone...
At the same time, Zhou Jue also sensed the change.
The billions of attacks from the main system that had been relentlessly assaulting her consciousness seemed to have been suddenly paused.
No, it's not paused.
It is a weakening.
Ninety percent of the main system's power vanished into thin air the instant that voice rang out.
The once turbulent ocean of data suddenly became calm.
[Senior?]
In Zhou Jue's mind, he heard the same shocked thought emanating from the last remaining spark of 066.
It sensed it too.
Zhou Jue did not answer; her divine sense was fixed on the changes ahead.
2828 was completely dumbfounded; its data-driven "eyes" were fixedly "staring" at the main system core.
I can't believe it.
I can't understand it.
Its core code even briefly displayed gibberish due to excessive shock.
It trembled, and in its mind, it uttered a question it couldn't even believe itself.
【0……001……Senior?】
Inside the core, there was no response, as if the words just spoken were merely its illusion. Yet, the sudden decrease in pressure around it told it with unmistakable reality that everything that had just happened had truly occurred.
"Brother Tongzi!"
Zhou Jue's voice abruptly jolted it out of its shock.
"Don't just stand there! Now!"
Chance!
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The core of 2828 shuddered violently, instantly snapping it out of its chaos.
It didn't have time to think about why Senior 001's voice came from the core of the main system, nor did it have time to consider whether this was a trap.
All that remained in its mind was Zhou Jue's words.
Now!
It abandoned its self-destruction plan.
All that condensed, final power was gathered together and concentrated into one point.
The golden stream of data transformed into the sharpest spike, embodying all hope and anger!
call out--!
It cleaved through the silent ocean of data, plunging fiercely into the very core at an unprecedented speed!
This time, the indestructible repulsive force was gone.
Without those billions of defensive logic chains.
The main system's defenses seemed to have been breached by someone inside the system.
With a soft "poof," 2828 pierced the outer layer of the main system's core defenses without any resistance.
Immediately afterwards.
Crack—
Crackling sound—
That indestructible core made up of source code.
Under the combined attack of the external spike 2828 and the mysterious internal force, the situation was dire.
Shattered with a deafening roar!
Countless code fragments, like dazzling fireworks, scattered in all directions.
A huge gap appeared in front of 2828.
It was a success?
We... succeeded?
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