Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 41 Carbon-based Immortality
Bai Jingyu looked up, his expression calm: "Your Majesty Helu is too kind."

"You initiated this video conference via the Alliance Government Heads-to-Heads Line, so I suppose there are more important matters to discuss."

He had anticipated that the Coastal Union would contact him as early as when the state of emergency was declared.

Hisakawa City has a close relationship with the Coastal Federation.

Many years ago, Hisakawa was just an ordinary city under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Union.

At the time, the Coastal Alliance held heated discussions on how to break through the intelligent singularity, believing it to be the key to propelling human civilization to a new leap forward.

He led ASH in negotiations with the Coastal Union.

By regularly sharing ASH's technological advancements, he persuaded the Coastal Alliance to designate Hisakawa as a special experimental zone for the ASH Internet of Everything and entrust it to his management, allowing it to exist independently of the Alliance.

In the early stages, the Coastal Alliance continuously provided financial support to Hisakawa, laying the foundation for Hisakawa City's prosperity, which led to ASH's rapid progress.

But times have changed, and many things have changed.

"Mayor Bai, activating such a major emergency is something you didn't even consult with the Alliance about."

An old man spoke slowly; his hair was white, but he was in good spirits.

His name was Dongmu, and he was the chief ruler of the Heluo Kingdom.

The Coastal Alliance is led by four major powers.

These are the Hela Empire, which has mastered controlled nuclear fusion; the Heluo Kingdom, which is skilled in using the power of nature; the island alliance of Gene, which is proficient in medical technology and gene editing; and the Jerera Land, which has ancient civilization ruins underground.

"Dongmu Governor".

"Hello."

Bai Jingyu took a deep breath.

He spoke eloquently: "The reason why Hisakawa City has activated a state of emergency is because not long ago a group of unidentified thugs attempted to hack into the city hall system."

As soon as the words were spoken, only Helu remained unfazed.

The leaders of the other three countries all showed slight changes in expression, and Dong Mu even chuckled: "Who doesn't know that ASH in Jiuchuan City has transformed into a strong artificial intelligence? Ordinary scoundrels probably can't make such a commotion."

A few days ago, SITA in the Hela Empire restarted without warning, causing turmoil throughout the empire for half an hour and resulting in incalculable economic losses.

Who is this scoundrel? It's so hard to guess!
Helu, what do you think?

"ASH lost some data when it fought against them."

"To prevent malicious actors from using the lost data to harm Hisakawa City, ASH proposed an emergency update and convened a meeting to activate a state of emergency."

"I didn't think it was necessary, so I voted against it."

"But the other councilors, led by Deputy Mayor Camilla, insisted on voting in favor, based on the principle that no matter is too small in ASH, which is why the state of emergency was activated."

“Personally, I think Deputy Mayor Camilla is making a mountain out of a molehill. I will criticize her severely after the state of emergency ends.”

Camilla: ? ? ?

"In summary, there were no abnormalities after the state of emergency was activated."

Bai Jingyu's words were firm and resolute: "The situation is completely under control. Please, Coastal Alliance, continue to trust me!"

The four exchanged knowing glances.

The fact that Hisakawa City has declared a state of emergency is certainly worth discussing, but that's not the real purpose of their meeting.

Helu glanced sideways at Bai Jingyu.

He slowly began to speak: "As the mayor, your control over Hisakawa City is so poor that you can't even decide whether to activate a state of emergency."

"This makes me wonder if handing Hisakawa City over to you was the right decision."

Bai Jingyu remained expressionless.

"The league has seen the changes in ASH and Hisakawa over the years, and I don't think I need to defend my abilities," he replied calmly.

Dongmu smiled and said, "Jingyu, don't be so nervous. We have great faith in your abilities."

"Let's talk about the petty thieves instead."

Everyone's expression turned solemn.

The reason I made these dumplings today is for this dish of vinegar.

"We have obtained some intelligence about the group of scoundrels who attacked ASH."

Dong Mu chuckled and said, "Those villains also possess a strong artificial intelligence. We are very curious about how ASH managed to defeat them in such a short time."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he always emphasized the phrase "those villains."

Helu's expression was not good.

He coughed lightly: "Let's not say 'petty thief' anymore, it's too awkward. Let's just say 'attacker'."

He tilted his head slightly, stared at Bai Jingyu, and asked, "ASH defeated the attacker, who is also a strong artificial intelligence, in a short period of time. Could it be that ASH has broken through the intelligent singularity and completed the breakthrough from strong artificial intelligence to super artificial intelligence?" "Mayor Bai, you should think carefully before answering this question."

Everyone held their breath.

Super artificial intelligence refers to intelligent life forms born from computer networks, possessing real thoughts and emotions.

This is also ASH's development vision.

ASH—Advanced Species of Human, the evolved human species.

Super AI and strong AI are worlds apart, which is especially important to the Hela Empire, as the Hela Empire is researching a technology that allows consciousness to be uploaded through artificial intelligence.

Bai Jingyu said calmly, "ASH has indeed made significant technological progress recently. Although it has not yet completely broken down the barriers between strong artificial intelligence and super artificial intelligence, it is not far off."

Helu's eyes widened, a hint of excitement surging within his arrogant expression: "Is this true?"

“Of course. Once ASH has made a complete breakthrough, I will share the relevant technology with the world as agreed,” Bai Jingyu replied calmly.

Helu took a deep breath, his expression quickly becoming calm.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "The gap between strong AI and super AI is as vast as a chasm, and the attackers have already realized that."

"I wonder if ASH has already completed its transformation, but Mayor Bai is unwilling to share this technology with the world, so he's still making excuses?"

At this moment, Mongert, the leader of Jerera, chimed in, "In order to break through the artificial intelligence singularity, we handed over Hisakawa City to Mayor Bai for independent management."

"Artificial intelligence technology is of great significance to all mankind, and anyone who tries to engage in technological dictatorship will absolutely not be allowed."

“I believe Mayor Bai is a smart man,” he said meaningfully.

Bai Jingyu pursed his lips.

Upon hearing that ASH might break through to super artificial intelligence, they couldn't wait to pounce and tear it apart—that's typical of the Coastal Alliance.

"Technological dictatorship?" He smirked.

"You're not talking about Hela Empire's SITA, are you? I've heard that Hela Empire's SITA system can already produce mechanical prosthetics connected to neurons and can even achieve early-stage consciousness uploading."

"For decades, His Majesty Helu has been slow to share SITA's technology with the world. Is it because the time is not yet ripe?" Bai Jingyu said softly.

Mongert fell silent.

Helu tilted his head casually and replied slowly, "Our SITA Group's technology is indeed not yet mature, and we urgently need the ASH system to be integrated into the SITA system to help the SITA system achieve a breakthrough from zero to one."

"At that time, SITA will be able to process subtle changes in human emotions and achieve the complete uploading of human consciousness."

"The meaning of SITA's existence is to enable humanity to gain power beyond biological limitations, to free the soul from the cage of the body, and to achieve freedom and immortality."

Helu looked at his palm, a hint of disgust in his eyes.

"I don't know if you received that higher-dimensional prophecy like I did, but judging from your recent actions, I'll just assume you all did."

Helu slowly clenched his fist.

He murmured, "The rules will be destroyed, the cycle will be broken, reincarnation will be severed, and the gate will be closed."

In an instant, the air became as still as death.

Everyone remained silent, their faces showing no surprise, including Bai Jingyu.

“As expected, you all received it.” Helu raised an eyebrow.

"The end of the world is coming. No matter how the world is destroyed, as long as the mechanical ascension and consciousness upload are fully realized, a small carrier can enable the migration of the human race."

"Silicon-based immortality, that is Hella's ambition."

Helu said slowly, "Mayor Bai, since you have also received the prophecy, you should work together with Hela to build the Noah's Ark for the human race before the Great Flood arrives."

Bai Jingyu remained silent for a long time.

By chance, he also received a high-dimensional prophecy about the end of the world, which is why he promoted the development of ASH and facilitated the research and development of Miracle K and Angel Potion.

However, his ideas differed from those of Helu.

In his view, so-called silicon-based immortality is simply about squeezing yourself from one small box into another even smaller box and flying downwards to avoid disaster.

This is escapism; it doesn't truly solve the problem.

You can hide for a while, but can you hide forever?

He prefers to grant humanity infinite lifespan rather than silicon-based immortality.

Humanity will search high and low for infinite time, mastering all truths and knowledge, and ultimately breaking down the barriers of dimensions to engage in equal dialogue with higher-dimensional beings.

This is ascension.

In other words, carbon-based immortality!

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