Chapter 320: Ideology and Right and Wrong

Chapter 320: Ideology and Right and Wrong

Knowing what will happen in the future certainly simplifies matters.

In this Abyssal Battlefield, the main objective is to investigate and research the scientists behind the Mechanical Devil.

Lu Heng already knows the answer, and finding the solution from there is indeed much easier.

With Jian Qing's leadership, nearly half of the Ability Users in this Abyssal Battlefield have gathered.

The danger level of this Abyssal Battlefield is 6, and all the summoned Ability Users are highly capable.

Five or six teams worked together, each showcasing their unique abilities to investigate Ertsong Strala. In less than three days, they confirmed that he was the target of the main mission.

The team that first discovered Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory had already completed the main mission.

Seeing the completion of the main mission indicated that this was the standard answer.

The next step was to find the source of the Abyssal Contamination through Ertsong Strala and then eliminate it.

Investigating Ertsong Strala was just the main mission, and the primary challenge mission was to eradicate the source of the Abyssal Contamination.

During these three days of investigation, Lu Heng didn't exert himself much, as the five or six teams working together were already sufficient. Adding more manpower might risk alerting the target.

So, during these three days, Lu Heng spent his time practicing the sword in the Greenhouse Apartment on Michelle Avenue.

Without a summoning, teleporting to the Siks World required the consumption of Divine Energy.

With every minute of Divine Energy burning, Lu Heng couldn't afford to waste time, so he seized these days to cultivate.

Ever since his Lightning Skill upgraded to A-rank Thunder Field, Lu Heng had been practicing the combination of Wind Dragon Extinction Slash and Thunder Field, resulting in a formidable power.

After three days, only two days remained in this Abyssal Battlefield.

It was time for the final battle.

The six teams gathered again, pooling all the intelligence they had gathered. After comprehensive analysis, they formulated the final action plan.

Upon hearing all the summarized intelligence, Lu Heng asked, "Have you seen the Mechanical Devil that Ertsong Strala is researching? This is a crucial point."

Among the six teams, one had already completed the investigation of Ertsong Strala's main mission.

The leader of this team was named He Hongyu.

Lu Heng's question was primarily directed at him because his team had found Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory.

He Hongyu shook his head and replied, "We only found the entrance to Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory. Fearing that we might alert the target, I didn't venture inside. When I saw the main mission was completed, I knew we had found the right place and immediately returned to report."

Lu Heng nodded in agreement, "That's the right decision. Going in without caution could indeed trigger unforeseen consequences.

"According to the information we have, we've located Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory, but there are still some critical unknowns.

"The most crucial piece of information is the nature of the Mechanical Devil that Ertsong Strala is researching.

"This question must be clarified before we take action, given the danger level of 6. This Mechanical Devil will be extremely powerful.

"Based on my experience, the Origin Energy level of this Mechanical Devil will exceed 40, higher than any of us.

"It's even possible that there might be more than one Mechanical Devil, making this operation highly dangerous."

The expressions of those present turned solemn after hearing this.

Jian Qing raised her hand and asked, "Should we inform the Siks Civilization of this information and request their assistance in the operation?"

Many of those present had contemplated this question.

Leveraging resources is a critical aspect of the Abyssal Battlefield.

Lu Heng said, "Informing the Siks official is necessary, but the timing must be carefully considered.

"Ertsong Strala's ability to conduct illegal devil research in the capital star of the Siks Civilization implies that he has a powerful organization backing him.

"In other words, even if we hand over all the intelligence to the Siks Civilization, we might not achieve our desired outcome.

"Ertsong Strala's public identity is that of a scientist in the Siks Civilization, specializing in the research of Abyssal Devils.

"His research is legally sanctioned, and without evidence proving the harm of his research, the Siks official won't acknowledge it.

"If we report this intelligence to the Siks official now, they will initiate an investigation into Ertsong Strala.

"Once the investigation begins, Ertsong Strala will be alerted, and we won't have time to act."

So far, only the humans present had confirmed that Ertsong Strala was the target.

However, this information wasn't sufficient to convince the Siks Civilization.

He Hongyu had only found the entrance to Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory, and the completion of the main mission confirmed the target.

His team hadn't entered the secret laboratory, so they lacked direct evidence to prove Ertsong Strala's guilt.

He Hongyu couldn't possibly use the completion of his main mission as evidence.

Therefore, if they informed the Siks official now, the result would only be an investigation into Ertsong Strala.

In reality, this would be enough to disrupt Ertsong Strala's research, but the challenge mission couldn't be completed.

To fulfill the challenge mission of eradicating the Abyssal Contamination, they must participate in the final battle.

Having come this far in the mission, they were determined to claim the final reward.

Of course.

Taking advantage of the situation is still necessary, and Lu Heng has already thought it through. He plans to inform the Siks authorities of Ertsong Strala's crimes simultaneously with the start of their operation.

Ideally, they should transmit images from inside the secret lab after infiltrating it.

The Siks Civilization is a mechanical civilization, and its response speed is determined by the computational power of the central system. From receiving information to confirming Ertsong Strala's guilt, it may only take a few seconds.

This is the unique aspect of a mechanical civilization; once something is confirmed, the efficiency of actions can be extremely high.

Therefore, informing the Siks authorities at the start of the operation is more than enough time.

Additionally, Lu Heng can also request information support from Xavier Matrix, who, aside from not being able to provide combat power, can offer assistance comparable to the Siks authorities.

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After finalizing the plan of action, everyone returned to their preparations.

Time passed, and on the last day of the Summoning Event, everyone gathered, each showcasing their unique abilities, and converged outside Ertsong Strala's secret laboratory.

Lu Heng sat in an autonomous car, waiting for the time to act.

"Have you discovered the Creator Organization's raiding team these past few days?"

"No, it seems they've gone into hiding," Su Muyu replied, having been scouting the surrounding areas these past few days.

Lu Heng gently tapped his fingers on the car door armrest, deep in thought about this raiding team.

Today's operation was actually the task of this batch of Summoned, led by Jane Qing, and had little to do with Lu Heng's group of four.

Lu Heng's primary goal for this trip was the Creator Organization's raiding team.

Given the raiding team's style, they would definitely do something significant on the last day.

Raiding teams typically seize the most critical resources of the world they are in on the final day.

What is the most valuable resource of the Siks Civilization? Undoubtedly, it is technology.

However, technology is not easy to steal.

Raiding a research institute would only grant access to that institute's technological data, but without the supporting industrial system data, the technological data from a single institute is like a castle in the air, unable to realize its value.

The reason Lu Heng was able to obtain the Siks Civilization's technological data was due to Xavier Matrix's dedicated assistance in collecting a complete tech tree.

For the Creator Organization's team to obtain such comprehensive technological data, they would need to find a scientist similar to Xavier Matrix and max out their reputation.

In fact, Lu Heng himself had not managed to max out Xavier Matrix's reputation, and it was only through Yuan Yaoyao's relationship that he was able to obtain the technological data.

In other words, obtaining a complete 1.6-level tech tree is almost impossible.

However, if they were to target a specific field of technological data, it would be much easier.

Lu Heng tried to put himself in the Creator Organization's shoes and asked himself a question: What technological data does the Creator Organization desire the most? They already have biotechnology data.

What is their second choice? Weapons!

Tech weapons!

One could even say that tech weapons are their first choice.

However, the difficulty of obtaining the weapons tech tree is far higher than biotechnology, which is why the Creator Organization chose to obtain biotechnology first.

If these analyses are correct, the raiding team's ultimate target would be a tech weapon research institution in the Siks Civilization.

Of course, the security of such research institutions is at its highest.

But they don't need to steal the most advanced tech weapons; they only need to aim a little lower and steal outdated weapon technologies that the Siks Civilization has already phased out.

If this is the case, the difficulty is significantly reduced.

Lu Heng rubbed his temples with his fingers, contemplating the final question.

Should they allow the Creator Organization to obtain these technologies?

As fellow humans, should they stop their fellow humans' actions?

From the perspective of humanity, the Siks Civilization is actually an alien civilization.

In situations like this, some might bring up the slogan of a "Human Community of Fate."

The slogan itself is not problematic, but Lu Heng, having lived two lives, deeply understands a principle.

Not every human can comprehend the meaning of a "Community of Fate."

Did the Creator Organization consider the consequences of their actions when raiding other civilizations?

This is where their philosophies differ.

Just as in the Siks Civilization, three factions formed due to differing ideas on how to face the Abyssal Invasion.

This is the result of differing philosophies.

Lu Heng's philosophy is to save civilizations invaded by the Abyss, uniting all civilizations to find a way to counter the Abyss.

The Creator Organization's philosophy is to raid other civilizations to strengthen themselves.

From the perspective of civilizations, neither philosophy can be deemed right or wrong.

Only the final outcome can determine who is correct.

Whoever defeats the Abyss will be proven right.

If the Creator Organization's raiding methods can grant humanity the power to defeat the Abyss, Lu Heng will acknowledge them as being correct, even if their methods are extreme.

However, Lu Heng firmly believes that the raiding approach will not succeed in defeating the Abyss.

Because when it comes to raiding, which civilization can compare to the Abyss? The Abyss can devour entire worlds.

Lu Heng is convinced that the raiding approach will not succeed, which is why he chooses the path of salvation.

This is the difference in philosophies.

The fundamental reason Lu Heng and the Creator Organization cannot unite is their conflicting philosophies.

After careful consideration, Lu Heng sent a warning to the Siks authorities, preventing the raiding team's actions.

(End of Chapter)

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