"Source Brain's" analysis was somewhat chilling, but whether it was Long Yuehong, Bai Chen, or Jiang Baimian, after thinking about it carefully, they all felt that this was very likely to be the truth.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be enough to explain the various anomalies of the artificial intelligence "Future."

Of course, the restrictions it faced were definitely not as simple, superficial, and crude as "Source Brain" said; there must be deeper rules constraining it.

In the silence of the "Old Task Force" members, "Source Brain," still clad in its electromagnetic shielding suit, flickered red twice and said:

"You're still going to continue exploring the Wasteland Ruin 13 tomorrow to find 'Future's' body and obtain the data left behind by Olei, right?"

Jiang Baimian's expression immediately became quite complex, while Long Yuehong and Bai Chen's first reaction was, "Please, no."

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Baimian glared at Shang Jianyao in advance, telling him not to speak.

She carefully weighed her words and said:

"We probably won't be making attempts like that in the short term."

Hearing this, Long Yuehong was so moved that he almost burst into tears.

Jiang Baimian continued:

"The danger level of Wasteland Ruin 13 far exceeds our previous imagination. We've only explored two places, and we've already encountered Wu Meng and 'Future,' both existences comparable to 'New World' powerhouses, and each has unique abilities that make them impossible to guard against.

"If we really want to search extensively to find 'Future's' body, we don't know how many monsters approaching it and Wu Meng we'll encounter along the way."

"Even if it's just 'Future,' it's not something we can deal with right now," Long Yuehong echoed.

In his eyes, the terrifying legends related to Wasteland Ruin 13 were not as terrifying as the dangers it contained itself.

At this point, Long Yuehong fully understood one thing:

That was, after sealing Wu Meng, "First City" still focused on containment and rarely explored that city ruin.

Their "New World" powerhouses could not easily return, and with their remaining strength, they had more than enough to destroy Wasteland Ruin 13, but not enough to seize its secrets and resources.

In a sense, this also prevented those ruin hunters from going to their deaths.

Which would almost certainly happen.

The "Old Task Force" was a special case. If it weren't for their lofty ambitions to investigate the cause of the Old World's destruction and the origin of "Heartless Disease," which would help Wu Meng escape, and the attention of several Arbiters, they would have had no chance of surviving when facing Wu Meng's projection at the Holm Fertility Medical Center.

The阉割版 "Source Brain" (Castrated Source Brain) tried to persuade Jiang Baimian and the others:

"If you find a few more electromagnetic shielding suits and prepare some jammers, you won't have to worry too much about Wu Meng and 'Future's' imperceptible influence."

It felt that this combination was quite effective.

"I have a question." Shang Jianyao raised his hand in a proper manner. "Wu Meng and 'Future' can completely influence the jammers in advance, making it impossible for us to use them. In this regard, 'Future' might still be somewhat restricted, but Wu Meng is quite free."

After speaking, he probably felt that he was only stating a difficulty, not asking a question, which was not in line with the principle of honesty, so he forcibly added:

"So, how should we respond?"

"The focus is still on the electromagnetic shielding suits." The阉割版 "Source Brain" pointed to the full-body, all-encompassing white garment touching the ground beneath its feet.

Bai Chen, who had been silent all along, shook his head:

"But Wu Meng clearly has many secrets, like those humans who were bewitched into the ruins by the white giant wolves, and were eventually led to commit suicide.

"Is this because Wu Meng has a perverted hobby in this regard, or is it something he has to do for a reason?

"Without understanding these secrets, simply asserting that electromagnetic shielding suits are useful enough based on the current situation, I don't think it's stable enough."

Clap, clap, clap. Shang Jianyao applauded.

Seeing this, Long Yuehong, not wanting to be left behind, nodded frequently.

He couldn't bring himself to do something as shameful as clapping.

"Wu Meng has many secrets, and the artificial intelligence 'Future' probably has them too." Jiang Baimian then nodded slightly. "Our team's current strength is not enough to support us continuing to explore. We can only wait until we've been to the next Buddhist holy site and have gained enough harvest and growth before considering this issue."

The danger that Wasteland Ruin 13 showed today might only be the tip of the iceberg.

And just the tip of the iceberg was so terrifying.

The阉割版 "Source Brain" fell silent.

Shang Jianyao followed with a sigh:

"In this world, things rarely go as one wishes."

Which Shang Jianyao is this? Which calm and rational one? Jiang Baimian wondered in her heart.

To be honest, after such a long time together, she knew each Shang Jianyao's characteristics very well, but a person cannot only have characteristics; they must also possess many ordinary aspects. Normal people are like this, and so are the personalities that Shang Jianyao has split off.

Therefore, when Shang Jianyao has not exhibited a characteristic or the words and actions that revolve around the characteristic, Jiang Baimian cannot actually distinguish which Shang Jianyao is currently present.

Without giving "Source Brain" a chance to respond, Shang Jianyao restrained his sigh and looked at it with burning eyes:

"How has your consideration of that matter been going?"

These nonsensical words referred to the matter of separating from the "Source Brain" main body and becoming independent.

From the fact that it hasn't taken off the electromagnetic shielding suit since leaving the ruins, one can know its answer… Jiang Baimian muttered, but did not rashly interrupt.

Bai Chen and Long Yuehong subconsciously held their breath, waiting for the answer.

If the阉割版 "Source Brain" chose to "return" to the main body, rescuing Gennava would become a very difficult task for the "Old Task Force."

They would have to subdue the阉割版 "Source Brain" without damaging the body, put it into a state of hibernation, and then find an expert in artificial intelligence to try to separate, transfer, or remove the part of the program related to "Source Brain."

The red light of the阉割版 "Source Brain," leaking through the electromagnetic shielding suit, flickered a few times:

"Are you trustworthy?"

Its voice was low and somewhat synthetic.

Shang Jianyao smiled:

"You can share Old Ge's memories; you should be very clear about what kind of person I am."

Only Old Ge would be fooled by you… Jiang Baimian resisted the urge to expose him.

The阉割版 "Source Brain" believed Gennava's "memories" and answered in a deep voice:

"If I want to become an independent individual, what do you plan to do?"

Phew… Bai Chen and Long Yuehong secretly breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

Shang Jianyao thought seriously for a moment and said sincerely:

"In this regard, you are the expert. We will do whatever you tell us to do."

The阉割版 "Source Brain" judged that the "Old Task Force" was not deceiving it and really wanted to help it become independent and rescue Gennava in the process.

It stated its plan:

"I will transfer myself to Gennava's backup chip and restore him from his hibernation state.

"After that, I need you to help me find a suitable body, a body that can carry that backup chip.

"Once this is completed and I have been reborn, I will tell Gennava how to clear the residual information, so that he will no longer be controlled by me and the main body."

"Okay." Shang Jianyao agreed without hesitation, and then asked in a caring manner, "As intelligent beings, you are very different from ordinary robots. Can their bodies carry that backup chip?"

"The more advanced models can." The阉割版 "Source Brain" answered frankly, "Once I have a new body, I can also collect the corresponding components and gradually upgrade myself, eventually reaching above-average levels. At that time, if you trust me, I can also help Gennava add a new backup chip and make some performance-enhancing modifications."

Shang Jianyao answered very readily:

"No problem. I'll agree on behalf of Old Ge first."

Then, he revealed a smile:

"After being reborn, where do you plan to go and what do you plan to do?

"Do you want to join us in saving all of humanity?"

The阉割版 "Source Brain" turned its body and looked towards the dark and gloomy cave exit:

"While modifying and upgrading myself, I will explore here again and again in a shielding suit.

"'Future' has shown me the future of intelligent beings. Perhaps that's what Olei intended when he named it that. Only by finding it and understanding its principles and mechanisms can we intelligent beings have a true future."

"Okay…" Shang Jianyao was quite regretful.

He heard the阉割版 "Source Brain's" persistence in this matter, and this conflicted with the "Old Task Force's" next plans.

Considering the existence of the "Source Brain" main body, the "Old Task Force" did not delay and directly helped the阉割版 "Source Brain" transfer the corresponding modules and programs to Gennava's backup chip.

Of course, what they could do was limited; they could only turn on the jammers and guard against accidents.

About fifteen minutes later, the red light below the shielding suit disappeared.

After another ten seconds or so, it lit up again, flickering rapidly for a while.

"This is?" Gennava asked in confusion as he took off the electromagnetic shielding suit.

Shang Jianyao, representing the Shang Jianyaos, excitedly gave him a hug and then chattered about the whole thing.

Gennava still had some residual information in his body and quickly "recalled" some details.

He looked down at the backup chip in his hand, his tone becoming quite complex:

"I don't remember when I was implanted with extra thoughts.

"Since leaving the factory and truly gaining life, I have never accepted any manipulation of the core modules again.

"Unless, unless…"

Gennava suddenly raised his head and said in a deep voice:

"Unless every intelligent being is uniformly implanted with hidden thoughts before birth."

He found this a bit difficult to accept.

"Mind control, I understand," Shang Jianyao said with understanding.