Chapter 97: Benefits of Joining the Profound Heaven Sect

"Nuclear bomb? Damn you..."

When Li Yu heard that final mechanical voice, he lost his composure and cursed aloud.

If it had been any other word, he might have been able to remain calm.

But it just had to be "nuclear bomb," and even adding the word "small" didn't bring Li Yu any comfort.

He knew it even without thinking!

Although his newly promoted "Alchemist Dharma Body" was formidable and monstrous, and could be considered an immortal body for a mortal.

That still depended on what kind of threat he was facing; if a small nuclear bomb really exploded in his home, it would be a miracle if he survived.

Almost subconsciously, Li Yu considered whether to flee or to release his Truth Soul Body to see if he could glimpse the key to shutting it down.

However, before he could make a move, Hong Dou had already lunged forward.

A series of blood-colored data cables suddenly extended from her mechanical arms, connecting directly to the secret box that was flashing red and still broadcasting errors.

The next moment, two different mechanical voices began to sound in alternation:

"Initiating authorization mode, mandatory command modification!"

"Beep, beep, beep... Detected other high-level authorization. This authorization holder is not contaminated. This authorization holder provides a guarantee for its master. Secret order temporarily suspended. Please submit a relevant feasibility report, otherwise the self-destruct sequence will be restarted."

"Report being submitted!"

"Received... Detecting... Detection complete. Encountered unknown accident, no relevant contingency plan. The smart brain will restart mission assessment."

After this mechanical voice fell, the secret box suddenly went silent.

The surging red light also ceased, and the terrifying threat of the nuclear bomb's self-detonation was temporarily eliminated.

Li Yu wore a look of lingering fear; he never imagined that just after promoting to Alchemist, he would face a life-or-death disaster, nearly tasting the power of an otherworldly nuclear bomb for the first time. It was all thanks to Hong Dou being there.

He couldn't guess the content of their exchange.

But the notification from when the secret box was about to self-destruct gave Li Yu some guesses in his heart:

"Location, time, and contact person were wrong... so it was going to initiate a nuclear self-destruct."

"This behavior is clearly destroying evidence and silencing witnesses. Since this thing was produced by the Profound Heaven Sect, does the Profound Heaven Sect have some conspiracy against the Holy Nest? And I accidentally picked it up?"

"Who would believe that someone picked up a nuclear bomb and brought it home?"

Just as Li Yu was speechless and complaining.

The secret box lit up again, but this time it was a green light.

The mechanical voice, still cold but devoid of its murderous intent, sounded again:

"Assessment complete, beginning to generate special plan."

"Data transmission starting... Please have the unknown authorization holder and their master provide a response within thirty breaths. You may not flee during this time, otherwise the nuclear self-destruct sequence will be restarted."

This time, it was the gem on Hong Dou's forehead that flashed with light.

Not long after, though he didn't know what data she had received, a look of surprise appeared on her bionic fox face.

She then turned directly to Li Yu and began to report the so-called data plan.

When Li Yu finished listening, a complex expression appeared on his face.

He wasn't just caught up in a conspiracy; it was a conspiracy involving two super-giant organizations, one righteous and one evil.

"In other words, the Profound Heaven Sect headquarters has always suspected that the branch they sent to preach in Wancheng had been devoured and controlled by the Holy Nest, and that the secret techniques of the Profound Heaven Sect they carried had been seized by the Holy Nest, which is why the Holy Nest developed various forbidden arts that fuse flesh and machinery."

"Blood Rust Disease was born precisely because of this. This kind of epidemic poison had never existed before. The Profound Heaven Sect judged that it was caused by the mutual erosion and fusion of flesh and machinery. Although there is an antidote, it can only decompose the blood rust and cannot perfect the related forbidden arts."

"The headquarters believes that the leader of that preaching branch was not killed, but controlled and imprisoned by the Holy Nest."

"So, taking advantage of the Holy Nest purchasing the antidote for blood rust from the Profound Heaven Sect this time, the Profound Heaven Sect secretly added ingredients. In one of the lists, which was stated to be an antidote for the three monsters of the Three Saints Gang to treat their blood rust, they implanted a psionic virus. Once it takes shape, it can infect the Holy Nest network, and the Profound Heaven Sect's subsequent plans will then be launched."

"The reason they didn't implant the virus in all the antidotes is, first, large-scale tampering is hard to hide from inspection, and second, only the special sequence 'Holy Skull Heavenly Soldier' that the three saints are about to transition into has a connection to the Holy Nest network."

"Only by implanting the virus into the bodies of the three saints is there a chance of infection."

"The Profound Heaven Sect didn't expect the smuggling ship to have an accident, and in the end, this box with the virus fell into my hands."

"Originally, the special smart brain in the secret box would have followed its programmed settings and, upon discovering the plan had failed, would have self-destructed to destroy the evidence... but because Hong Dou intervened with her mysterious high-level authorization, the smart brain generated a new plan to execute."

"Now I have two choices: first, be silenced by the nuclear bomb; second, agree to the Profound Heaven Sect's recruitment, become an undercover agent, and switch to manually executing the virus implantation plan. I have to find a way to implant the Profound Heaven virus into the bodies of those three old monsters... afterwards, the virus will automatically lie dormant, infect the Holy Nest network, look for clues, and wait for an opportunity to rescue the imprisoned preaching leader."

These words sound complex, but they happened in the blink of an eye.

Li Yu sorted it out in two or three breaths, then fell into hesitation.

It looks like he has a choice, but in reality, he doesn't.

How powerful is a small Profound Heaven nuclear bomb?

Hong Dou had already made it clear: Sequence Six and below, certain death.

Sequence Five, won't die but will be contaminated with severe radiation.

No matter how fast Li Yu is, he cannot escape a nuclear self-detonation.

And even if he used his Truth Soul Body, it would be useless; this kind of smart brain set to run according to a program cannot be solved by information asymmetry.

"So!"

"I have no choice but to be an undercover agent."

"Although I had always wanted to join the Profound Heaven Sect, I never imagined it would be in this way."

"Hong Dou, agree to it, but you must secure the best terms for me."

"Understood, Master!"

After Hong Dou answered, she immediately turned around, the gem on her forehead flashing even more violently; clearly, she was clashing with the special smart brain in the secret box. Although the process was also incredibly intense, the speed and efficiency between smart brains are far beyond what humans can compare to.

Only two breaths later!

Hong Dou nodded slightly, and the scarlet data cables detached from the mechanical secret box one after another.

The latter suddenly had red and green lights flashing alternately, and a cold mechanical voice came:

"Temporary plan has taken effect... Local resident of Wancheng, Li Yu, and his mechanical maid have been entered into the Profound Heaven Sect's internal system as the sole persons responsible for this operation..."

"Beep, beep, beep... The Holy Nest network will discover the existence of this smart brain in thirty breaths... To prevent leaks, this smart brain has initiated a self-destruct sequence... Relevant data and authorization have been transferred to the unknown authorization holder."

"Three, two, one... Goodbye."

The countdown was absurdly fast, and soon a crackling fire flashed inside the secret box.

This temporary smart brain shut down and self-destructed, and no more mechanical voices came.

And the secret box, after hissing and spraying steam, opened to the sides.

After many days!

The items stored inside were finally revealed before Li Yu.

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Strikingly, it was a tube of thick green potion as thick as an infant's arm.

According to the smart brain: this potion was specially researched by the Profound Heaven Sect; it can dissolve blood rust, and for "monsters" modified by flesh and blood, it is also a rare tonic in the world.

It's just that inside this tube of antidote, a special virus called [Black Ghost] was also implanted.

"This thing, plus the small nuclear bomb that's still left."

"Hmm, its value is indeed the highest on that smuggling ship; there's nothing wrong with that."

Li Yu looked at the antidote and the extremely dangerous secret box, and couldn't help but complain.

Immediately, he looked at Hong Dou again.

The die was cast, so he naturally wouldn't blame heaven or others.

Moreover, Li Yu was quite interested in the identity of "Profound Heaven Sect undercover agent" himself. After all, he had already cultivated the Spirit Venerable path, and if it were through normal channels, he really couldn't have joined the Profound Heaven Sect; now, it could be considered taking a special back door.

As for the mission?

If he were still at the Alchemist Apprentice sequence, he wouldn't have dared to take it even if he died.

But now, he is an Alchemist.

The mission target is not the entire Holy Nest, but the three fierce demons of the Three Saints Gang, and he even had some vague ideas in his heart.

However, Li Yu still wanted to hear what kind of treatment his maid had secured for him.

"Such a dangerous undercover mission, you can't expect me to work for free, right?"

"If it's too bad, I'm going to slack off."

As this threatening thought arose in Li Yu's heart, he also began to hear the report from Hong Dou in his ears.

"Returning to Master!"

"That temporary smart brain offered the highest treatment within its authorization range."

"For an existence of the same sequence, Master's salary is at the first tier."

"After this mission is successfully completed, if Master is willing, you can publicly join the Profound Heaven Sect."

"There are many departments and positions for Master to choose from."

"If Master wants to switch paths, the Profound Heaven Sect will also provide relevant assistance."

"The Profound Heaven Sect's internal network will be fully open to Master, and you can enjoy internal pricing for purchases, and the relevant authorization is also the highest for the same sequence."

"If the evaluation of this rescue mission reaches the highest level, Master will receive many welfare rewards, including the qualification for the [Reincarnation Group]..."

"Hmm? Wait, Reincarnation Group, could it be the qualification for the Reincarnation Heavenly Net?"

In an instant, Li Yu caught a keyword and quickly asked.

Hong Dou did not hesitate and immediately replied:

"According to the data transferred by the smart brain, obtaining the qualification to enter the Reincarnation Group does not mean obtaining the qualification for the Reincarnation Heavenly Net."

"The latter has been shared by [Profound Heaven Craftsman God Fuxi], and since then, neither the Profound Heaven God nor the other five True Gods can interfere with the Reincarnation Heavenly Net in any way."

"But the special function of the Heavenly Net: the Reincarnation Group, because it requires positions like administrators and reviewers, the Profound Heaven Sect still has the right to arrange them, but they cannot enter the Spirit Realm of the Strange Domain to undergo trials and complete missions to obtain rewards together with other Reincarnation Group members."

"So that's how it is."

After hearing this, Li Yu did not show much disappointment on his face.

In fact, since he possessed the Demon Star Token, he did not need another similar object to begin with.

On the contrary, the identity of this "Reincarnation Group Administrator" was something that greatly interested Li Yu.

"If I really manage to infiltrate it, wouldn't I be able to strike at both the righteous and the evil?"

"The intelligence and movements of both sides will be seen by me alone."

"In the future, within the Spirit Realm of the Strange Domain, I will surely be able to gain a massive advantage."

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