Arriving at Xian Wangchuan's home,
I didn't expect Xian Wangchuan to be more anxious than Gu Ya. He hadn't rested well for the past two days, constantly pondering solutions.
As soon as Gu Ya appeared, Xian Wangchuan said, "Good news, bad news."
"The good news is Ya Fang is still alive. The bad news is, we still don't know where she is."
"The informant lost contact after sending the intelligence that Ya Fang was alive, and I'm afraid he met with misfortune."
"The enemy has definitely gotten hold of our intelligence network on Black Star and all informant information. The capture of Fu Ya Fang is just the beginning of their purge."
Gu Ya nodded and said, "What was the important thing you mentioned to me earlier?"
Xian Wangchuan looked at Gu Ya with a serious expression and said, his voice rapid but clear, "I received a piece of intelligence from Ya Fang, stating that 'Haiyang' has completed its initial trials and is ready for deployment. She also said it's a computer life form unlike anything seen before, with unknown principles, structure, and even basic appearance."
"I asked Ning Yu, and she only saw the appearance of these computer life forms years after Haiyang's debut, when they launched a large-scale counter-attack against humanity. They look identical to humans and can even invade and alter humans. But she hasn't seen Haiyang's initial form."
Gu Ya nodded and fell into thought.
During this time, he had focused all his efforts on training Ning Yu,
striving to make her the second most capable fighter after himself, to have an extra chip in hand when facing "Haiyang."
He was too occupied to pay attention to other matters, and didn't expect so much to have happened in the outside world.
Xian Wangchuan continued, "What's strange is that this intelligence was sent 15 hours after Ya Fang went missing. Dou Mei's intelligence analysis team is currently tracking and analyzing the authenticity and origin of this intelligence."
Gu Ya had to accelerate his thinking to find the optimal solution.
Ya Fang could not die; she was currently the most successful deep-cover agent infiltrating the enemy.
The advent of Haiyang was also very bad news.
After the purge operation, Black Star would surely implement countermeasures.
They would either declare war on Xian Xia under the guise of the agent's situation, or use Haiyang's advanced technology to covertly infiltrate Xian Xia and initiate sabotage.
Either scenario was extremely urgent.
But the most crucial thing was that no one could decipher Haiyang at the moment. If its principles could be understood, defeating it would be very easy.
Ning Yu had combat experience against them, but with her limited understanding of technology, she couldn't even grasp the simplest mecha instrument, let alone the infinitely more complex principles of Haiyang.
"It seems I have to handle this myself," Gu Ya murmured coldly.
Xian Wangchuan sighed and said, "The Xian-Dun fusion plan has hit a bottleneck. The candidates sent by Xian Xia do not meet the standards."
"This matter requires careful consideration. To quickly build a formidable army capable of dimensional space warfare, we must focus on the first generation of candidates and select outstanding individuals."
"There are only 5345 pure-blooded Dun Saxians left. Each pairing reduces the number. If we allow interbreeding, not only will the pure-blooded population decline, but the dimensional space army will have to wait for their descendants to be formed. That would take at least over ten years, and we don't have that much time."
"Currently, there are not many pure-blooded Dun Saxians who can proficiently pilot surface mechs, and their racial numbers are scarce. We cannot risk them in combat."
"Gu Ya, the optimal solution now is to use the dimensional space instruments you built to form an army. However, your instruments have a fatal flaw: they cannot be stored for too long, or they will become ineffective."
Gu Ya frowned and said calmly, "Master Liang also discovered this problem. I will find time to perfect the instruments. For now, rescuing Fu Ya Fang and dismantling Haiyang are the priorities."
Taking a deep breath and holding it in his chest, Gu Ya straightened his chest and said composedly, "We cannot rely on Xian Xia. If Xian Xia dispatches troops, Black Star will react immediately and provoke a larger-scale war. Then all of humanity will suffer."
"This matter must be handled secretly. We must stop them before Black Star escalates things."
"The future destiny of humanity rests on the shoulders of a few of us!"
Xian Wangchuan listened to Gu Ya's words and nodded heavily, saying, "I will personally oversee intelligence work and the Xian-Dun fusion plan. Tell me if you need anything else."
Gu Ya looked at Xian Wangchuan, calmed his mind, and said, "While I'm away, you will handle Xian Xia affairs in my stead. There are many matters, including your own duties, various negotiations and agreements with Xian Xia high command, handling issues, the operation of the Gu Lang Group, and the construction and expansion of the Proletarian Alliance."
"Although you are in the rear, the burden on your shoulders is not light."
Xian Wangchuan smiled faintly and said, "As your strategist and steward, this is what I should do."
"Lastly, I have a question. I've never understood your original intention behind creating the Proletarian Alliance. Wouldn't concentrating wealth into scientific research benefit humanity more?"
Gu Ya collected the fresh water and food Xian Wangchuan had prepared for him into his [Void Pouch] and said calmly, "Xian Xia still has many children wandering outside, many of whom struggle desperately for a single meal. They live precariously, often starving, and some even die on the streets."
"This world has been ravaged by war and human selfishness for too long."
"What I want to see is all of humanity living in peace, forming a community of shared destiny, and striving for a common dream. Technology, invention, and creation will no longer be private possessions of a select few in high positions or financial magnates, but a blessing for all humanity."
"That will be a world different from the cyber world, a peaceful, prosperous world."
"I wish to call it, 'Gu Ya World'."
After hearing this, Xian Wangchuan's gaze towards Gu Ya subtly changed. The young man he had once taught the 'Great Way' had grown up.
And Gu Ya's ideal was clearly grander than his own dream of "restoring a clear sky for humanity."
But there were also many problems.
"However... the utopian world you speak of does not align with humanity's historical development curve," Xian Wangchuan reminded him calmly.
Gu Ya said lightly, "I know, that's why we must dare to try. Let more people eat, wear warm clothes, have access to education and medical care, discover and nurture more talent, and progress together. Even if we bear heavy burdens and misunderstandings, we must do it."
"The world is terminally ill, and I will be the potent medicine to cure its stubborn ailment."
Xian Wangchuan nodded and said, "I will strive to understand your ideal and firmly support you."
Gu Ya gave him a look of affirmation and determination, saying, "Though the road ahead is long and arduous, we will forge ahead together. Let's go!"
Leaving Xian Wangchuan's home, Gu Ya summoned his mecha and ascended into the sky, flying towards Shanhai City.
Ye Ying and her group would surely make a stop in Shanhai City to fully resupply and formulate their infiltration tactics for Black Star's main metropolis before setting off.
This time, it was an operation to strike directly at the enemy's heart.
Gu Ya had envisioned many scenarios for infiltrating enemy headquarters in the past, but none were as pressing as this.
Destiny does not shift according to human will.
Only by cherishing the present and moving forward without fear of the future.
After the mecha flew at ultra-high speed for 18 hours, Gu Ya finally arrived at Shanhai City.
Shanhai City had now been transformed into a robust frontline fortress of Xian Xia.
Tall, sturdy, and fortified walls surrounded the city.
The city was garrisoned by troops and functional agencies serving the military.
On the wide avenues, rows of patrol mechs advanced in an orderly and rapid fashion.
Almost all skyscrapers were equipped with heavy defensive weaponry.
Who would have thought back then that in just one year, Shanhai City would be so completely transformed.
Since he couldn't contact Ye Ying and the others, Gu Ya went directly to find Zhan Huo·Ji.
As soon as they met, Zhan Huo·Ji gave Gu Ya an encrypted communication left by Ye Ying.
Upon opening the communication, he found that they had indeed finalized their tactics and departed in haste.
Gu Ya wasted no time, said "Thank you," and piloted his mecha to speed south.
Even if the path ahead was fraught with thorns and swamps, he would carve out a smooth path through this mire called "the world"!
"Ye Ying, wait for me."
(End of Volume Three)
(Author: Thank you to all the readers who have followed this far, and to the few old friends who have been constantly urging for updates. I won't name them here (#^.^#), thank you very much!
I sincerely apologize, but due to work and family reasons, I haven't been able to reply to readers' comments much, but I read them whenever I have the chance. If I see criticism, I will actively correct it. If I see suggestions, I will work hard to adjust. Of course, seeing updates, encouragement, and rewards also makes me very, very happy.
Words cannot fully express my gratitude. Let's meet in Volume Four!)