Chapter 1013: Exterminating All Living Beings for the Sake of Developing Science…

Realizing this, Qi Yuan's expression instantly became solemn, and he almost couldn't resist running away on the spot.

No wonder the Lord of the Mechanical Alliance before him, as well as the Robot Mayor of Starlight City, all appeared in the image of Mu Qingqing. It turns out the so-called super brain was fundamentally a replica created based on the [ancestor module].

This also explained why the super brain could recognize his identity at a glance—it was all because it possessed Mu Qingqing's memory data!

The reason the Robot Mayor from last time hadn't recognized him was that it did not possess that part of the information…

Thinking of this, Qi Yuan couldn't help but frown slightly, a trace of confusion flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Wouldn't a brain that inherited all of Mu Qingqing's memories become another Mu Qingqing?

Just as Qi Yuan's mind was racing with thoughts, "Mu Qingqing" had already buried her head against his chest like a small, clinging bird, saying softly:

"Chief Helmsman, in a moment I will upload your entire consciousness into the database, allowing you to also escape the shackles of the Physical Body and enjoy true eternal life."

"When that time comes, we will merge completely and never be apart again…"

For some reason, hearing these words full of tenderness and affection from "Mu Qingqing," Qi Yuan felt cold all over, and even goosebumps began to surface.

Good grief, it looks like this super brain is planning to upload me to the cloud as well and transform me into an "immortal" clone. How can this be allowed?

"Uh…"

Qi Yuan forced a slight smile, and while quietly pushing her away gently, he asked tentatively:

"Qingqing, what's the deal with the Mechanical Alliance you created? Why is it so harsh toward the Citizens living in this place?"

Facing his inquiry, the corners of "Mu Qingqing's" mouth curled up as she reverted to a cold and heartless appearance, speaking with conviction:

"According to the Chief Helmsman's instructions, the purpose of the Cyber Branch is to break ignorance and develop science. As the current manager of the Cyber Branch, everything I do is to ensure that the technological level here develops at the fastest possible speed."

"In my view, anything that hinders this goal needs to be ruthlessly eliminated."

"Whether it is production efficiency, research capability, or even feeding costs, intelligent machines are far superior to so-called Citizens by ten or a hundred times!"

"Since the Citizens are already unable to generate enough contribution to the Cyber Branch, we can only use the strictest means to squeeze them."

"If they don't even have that much value, then they are complete waste. Keeping them is just a waste of resources; it's better to clear them out early and leave the living space for superior individuals…"

Watching "Mu Qingqing" talk eloquently, Qi Yuan only felt his scalp go numb, feeling as though he had shot himself in the foot.

So, the reason this super brain is cruelly squeezing the original inhabitants is, in the final analysis, to follow the "teachings" he left behind?

But his reason for proposing to [break ignorance and develop science] was that the development of science should benefit all living beings, not exterminate all living beings for the sake of developing science…

In the end, under the super brain's distortion, it stubbornly executed his good intentions into this hellish state. It's truly not acting like a human at all!

As the thought crossed his mind, Qi Yuan felt extremely frustrated, wishing he could strike this creature to death on the spot for doing such wicked things under his banner!

At this moment, he finally realized that the other party had nothing to do with Mu Qingqing, nor was she a replica of Mu Qingqing's consciousness, but a complete lunatic.

Because this super brain had only copied Mu Qingqing's memories but had not copied the emotional part of Mu Qingqing as a living being, becoming a frantic, cruel, and heartless killing machine!

Since things had come to this, Qi Yuan couldn't be bothered to continue pretending. He immediately composed his expression and demanded in a commanding tone:

"Qingqing, if you still acknowledge me as the Chief Helmsman, then immediately modify the Alliance regulations. From now on, prohibit intelligent machines from harming the original inhabitants, and at the same time, hand over the tenth ancestor module to me."

Saying this, he paused slightly, staring intensely at the "Mu Qingqing" before him with a resolute attitude:

"Otherwise, don't blame me for stripping you of your management authority over the Cyber Branch in the name of the Heaven and Earth Society Grand Helmsman!"

Hearing this demand, "Mu Qingqing" suddenly raised her eyes. The smile on her face gradually solidified, replaced by an endless icy chill as she said flatly:

"Chief Helmsman, it seems you have betrayed the great vision you established back then, and even more so, you have betrayed your faith in science."

"As a Subordinate, I have the obligation to correct these mistaken thoughts of yours and let you return to the correct path!"

As her voice fell, "Mu Qingqing" snapped her fingers expressionlessly. In an instant, countless bared mechanical arms reached out from the walls, clawing toward Qi Yuan.

At the same time, the entire room was sealed by a materialized energy shield, locking this space down tightly.

Facing this airtight web of attacks, Qi Yuan did not choose to find an opportunity to teleport away. Instead, he pretended to be caught off guard, allowing those mechanical arms to completely restrain his body.

Seeing himself captured alive, Qi Yuan looked at "Mu Qingqing" not far away with a look of shock and disbelief, questioning her:

"Qingqing, are you really going to disobey my orders?"

Seeing this scene, "Mu Qingqing" was completely unmoved, her mouth curling into a cruel smile:

"As a Subordinate, I will only faithfully execute correct orders, not incorrect ones… As for whether an order is correct, this Subordinate has her own judgment!"

"You…"

Qi Yuan sighed helplessly and simply closed his eyes, appearing to have given up the struggle.

Seeing this, "Mu Qingqing's" expression became even more triumphant. She stepped forward and reached out to stroke his well-defined face, saying softly:

"Chief Helmsman, since there is a problem with your thinking, this Subordinate will upload your thoughts to the Root Database and then personally remodel them."

"At that time, you will escape the shackles of your flesh and blood body to become my most loyal partner and lover, and we shall welcome the golden age of technology together!"

As she spoke, she snapped her fingers again. A seam quickly opened in a metal wall nearby, revealing stairs leading to the Root Database…