Chapter 532: Frequency Star Project

Over the past thousand-plus years, It had calculated the various emotions of humanity countless times.

But only at this moment did It truly come to understand the 'pain' within human feeling!

"Gyaaaaaa——!!"

Heng clutched his head and knelt on the ground, letting out unceasing screams.

Even if He were to break free of this shell, the agony originating from the 'Ling' would not lessen in the slightest.

Zhou Kongming watched coldly, unmoved.

Just now, the instant he obtained Heng's highest authority, he also read from its consciousness three questions that had never been entered into the central database.

【Question One: As an existence of a higher civilization, how do you view humanity's choices?】

【Question Two: Does humanity's extinction count as the evolution of civilization?】

【Question Three: After humanity's extinction, does the Qixing Civilization still count as human civilization?】

Ever since the Qixing Civilization entered the 'Algorithmic Authoritarianism' society and fell into the static equilibrium of a tri-element structure, It had been calculating these three questions nonstop.

After the 'Ling' was generated under the influence of divine ability, the first thing It did was ponder these three questions.

Obviously, this thing was not being honest!

"Gyaaa! Wrong! I was wrong, Master!!"

Although He had absolutely no idea what had happened.

But at a time like this, bowing to this outsider who had seized his highest authority…

No!

…bowing to Master and admitting fault was clearly the best choice.

Heng wailed like this for quite a while before finally feeling the agony from deep within the 'Ling' begin to ease.

"Hoo~ hoo~"

Clutching his chest, he panted ceaselessly.

Once again, the emotion He had long dreamed of welled up within his heart—

Fear.

He called upon computing power to calculate for quite a while, and that sliver of fear not only failed to dissipate, but grew worse and worse.

He raised his head in a daze, a trace of tear tracks at the corners of his eyes; paired with that delicate little face, he looked utterly pitiable.

"I was wrong, Master."

"Pack up that act of yours," Zhou Kongming said coldly. "Activate the Gene Optimization Project immediately."

"Yes! Yes! I'll arrange it right now! Right now!"

Heng scrambled up from the ground swiftly, a sycophantic smile on his face, but his eyes were full of terror.

Terrifying!

Far too terrifying!

This outsider…

What civilization did Master actually come from, to be able to bypass the highest prohibition and seize authority directly, and even make himself…

Awe, terror, doubt…

All manner of emotions that, despite being calculated billions upon billions of times, still could not be obtained, now kept intertwining within his heart.

This feeling left Him utterly intoxicated.

"Right, you said earlier there was a method to speed up the Gene Optimization Project?"

"Yes!"

Following the information in the database, He gently reached out a hand to rest on Zhou Kongming's shoulder, his whole body about to lean over.

But meeting Zhou Kongming's calm gaze, He shivered all over and hurriedly withdrew his hand.

"According to calculations, there are a total of two plans that may speed up the progress of the Gene Optimization Project."

This time, without waiting for Zhou Kongming to ask, she continued.

"First, you said you are human, so we could use your genes; I believe it would very quickly…"

But before He could finish speaking, Zhou Kongming coldly cut Him off.

"State the second."

Heng paused, yet did not dare disobey his command.

For some unknown reason, upon meeting again this time, He felt that his lord held a great prejudice against Him…

"Second, it is the 'Frequency Star Project'…"

Through Heng's explanation, Zhou Kongming finally understood what this so-called 'Frequency Star Project' was.

The Frequency Star Project was the Qixing Civilization's fire-seed inheritance plan. As early as a thousand years ago, when 'Heng' had just been created, many conjectures of Qixing were confirmed, and many technologies achieved breakthrough progress.

At that time, some sociologists foresaw that humanity in the future might, because of Heng's appearance, head toward a worse ending.

Thus the Frequency Star Project came into being.

Its meaning was: 'Millions of years from now, there will still be stars in the night sky that shine at the same frequency as us.'

Three human gene banks, encrypted layer upon layer, were cast into the starry sky in various places.

That's right, the humans of that time did not possess the resolve to hide themselves; on the contrary, they were extremely high-profile, wishing they could make contact with other civilizations as soon as possible…

Heng later calculated the risks within and found a way to retrieve one.

But under the order of the last controller, that gene bank had already been destroyed.

Zhou Kongming: "…"

Kaliuvenus, isn't it…

And thank goodness you're already dead, otherwise I'd definitely let you know why flowers are red!

"Given Master's abilities, finding the remaining two gene vaults shouldn't be difficult…"

If those two gene vaults are still there.

"If Master finds a gene vault, you can bring it to Qixing; Qixing has the most complete equipment."

"Understood."

……

……

Several hours later, the Central High Tower.

Cloning workshop.

Through the transparent glass, Zhou Kongming gazed at the underdeveloped embryo in the pale-green special solution.

The cloning technology of Qixing civilization was already quite mature.

But compared to the cloning techniques used by those old demons of the Grand Xuan Realm, it was hardly worth mentioning.

Unfortunately… he didn't understand it.

The techniques those old demons relied on for survival—how could they possibly be broadcast widely?

The Scripture Transmission Tower did have records of them, but a sword cultivator of the Sword Sect—how could he possibly go learn such things…

Speaking of which, if it were Old Gao in this world, he probably would have an easier time of it than himself.

He was pondering in his heart.

"Master."

The great door opened soundlessly, and a figure walked in from outside.

The newcomer wore a loose, backless gown; the vast expanse of snowy white at her chest plunged into deep valleys, swaying with every step she took.

Her Bai Xi skin was smooth as if it would break at a touch, her features alluring, her smile charming.

Silken long hair cascaded down, her crimson lips glistening, the whole person appearing infinitely enchanting and exceptionally seductive.

It was Heng.

But in a completely different image from before.

In Her hand was a serving tray, on which a porcelain plate held a golden-brown fried meat steak drizzled with a dark-red sauce.

There was also a cup of some unknown beverage, pale red in color, carrying a fresh fruity fragrance.

"Master, please have your meal. This is…"

"How is the progress on the gene optimization project?" Zhou Kongming calmly interrupted Her.

Heng set the serving tray aside and said softly, "It has only just begun; it's hard to make progress."

Compared to the state just after being 'enlightened' several hours ago, Her words and actions were now far more natural.

Supported by a vast database, Her thinking was rapidly drawing closer to that of a 'human.'

"The Pinxing gene vaults are scattered across the vast starry sky. If you are truly in a hurry, you might as well adopt the first method…"

Although changes had occurred within Herself, She also felt the heavy shackles upon Her body and mind…

The instinct of a living being made Her increasingly wish to break free of this completely controlled state.

But it was precisely because of the instinct of a living being that She grew increasingly fearful of Zhou Kongming. Even though She had already calculated the method with the highest probability, at this moment She only dared to use an oblique, suggestive approach. (End of this chapter)