Chapter 958
Characteristics of the Spark Source
"At least in the tens of millions!"
"And this is still a medium-sized city with only average economic development."
"Based on population, cities with more than ten million people are also called megacities. Without exception, these cities have a development scale that far exceeds that of others."
"The technology involved, as well as the equipment and facilities, are more advanced and powerful."
"And New York City is the best of them all."
"I think that's why Megatron chose New York in the first place."
After speaking, Chu Xuan looked at Zhan Lan, who was sitting at the bow of the boat with her eyes closed:
"How many types have been recorded from the beginning until now?"
Zhan Lan answered immediately: "1658 kinds!"
"I passed through thirteen cities in total, and a total of 1658 types of robots appeared in my mental scan range."
"These robots encompass all the mechanical equipment or electronic instruments I know."
"And this is just the category; in terms of quantity, there are a total of about 20,000 robot soldiers stationed in these thirteen cities."
"On average, a city has only 1,500 robots."
"The number of cities that have been affected is comparable to the number of cities that have been affected before."
As soon as this number came out, not only Zheng Zha, but also Saito Hajime and Chen Zilong noticed that something was wrong.
Chen Zilong spoke up directly:
"Hey, isn't this number way off?"
"Just now, Chu Xuan, didn't you say that a city can generate at least a million, and some even tens of millions?"
"Covering all thirteen cities, the total must be at least over 100 million, right?"
"Where are all those robots? Where did they go?"
"Shouldn't it be a densely packed mass?"
Leaving the military base.
Although there was no deliberate reduction in altitude or lingering, Zhan Lan's mental scanning range, now possessed by Zhu Wen, was sufficient to cover the entire city and surrounding areas.
It was at this moment that Zhan Lan realized something was wrong.
Or rather, there is a significant difference in quantity.
Just like the question raised by Chen Zilong.
Within the reach of this spiritual influence, the entire city was deathly silent.
There wasn't a single living person, only corpses filling the sewers.
Besides that, there are only a few thousand robots scattered around the city.
Chu Xuan looked ahead:
"It's actually very simple, there are only two possibilities."
"The quantity will absolutely not be wrong, or rather, it will only be more, not less."
"So those missing robots went to other places."
"In the original story, the mechanical life forms awakened by the AllSpark Cube possess an application that surpasses Earth's scientific and technological capabilities."
"It can block human radar remote sensing and satellite detection."
"So as long as they clean up all traces along the way, they can migrate completely without anyone noticing."
"The first possibility is that these robots have gathered at the location where the AllSpark Cube was placed."
"If we want to conquer the Earth, the safety of the AllSpark Cube is of paramount importance, so it naturally needs to be heavily guarded."
"The second possibility is that Megatron already knows about some human settlements, and these robots have gathered in the surrounding areas."
"The war has begun."
"Only by constantly eliminating humans can the dominance of mechanical life be consolidated."
Zheng Zha looked up: "So, is it the first scenario or the second?"
Xiao Honglu sighed and said:
"Chu Xuan's meaning is very clear: it's both."
"Don't forget, Megatron, who possesses the AllSpark, has no shortage of quantity."
"As long as they can keep up with the pace of their invasion of cities, they will have an endless supply of robots."
"I think that's why the Decepticons expanded so dramatically and frantically in just seven days."
"With a weapon as powerful as the Spark Cube, the worst thing you can do is to play it safe and proceed cautiously."
"If I'm not mistaken, Megatron wants to completely conquer the American plate in a short period of time."
"To drive the United States out or to exterminate the people living on it."
Upon hearing Xiao Honglu's words, Zheng Zha and the others exchanged bewildered glances.
This kind of war is simply insane.
Isn't this just the beginning?
The Decepticons have both the preparation and the capability!
Saito interjected:
"It's actually good that we're all gathered together, isn't it? Don't forget we have that thing in our hands!"
Xiao Honglu nodded: "Nuclear weapons, right!"
"So you think the US military doesn't have that?"
"I am certain that at this stage, the United States has not suffered enough to warrant the use of large-scale nuclear weapons on its own territory."
"But if it really comes down to the last step, they might not be able to use it against their will."
Xiao Honglu sighed softly:
"The current situation is that the United States has the means of attack that are at the level of nuclear weapons, but it does not dare to use them."
After all, robots modified by the AllSpark are not afraid of nuclear radiation. Even if the high temperature and pressure inside can destroy a large number of robots, or even beings like Megatron.
However, as long as the Spark Cube remains in their hands, killing more people will have no effect.
And most importantly, these robots do not need to consider the surrounding environment to survive.
Even if the entire Earth were bombed with nuclear weapons, the surviving robots would remain unaffected.
But humans are no match for them.
"I think this kind of counterproductive behavior is the ultimate reason why we haven't used nuclear weapons yet."
Cheng Xiao jumped onto Saito's shoulder and said:
"The United States is caught in a dilemma, but don't forget that we also have quite a few options."
"Besides, we don't need to consider living here."
"Once we determine the location of Megatron and the AllSpark, we'll launch a dozen or so peace messengers there."
"After we've razed the entire city to the ground, we'll go in and search for the source of the fire."
"I refuse to believe we can't complete the mission!"
Cheng Xiao's statement also received the support of most people within the Zhongzhou team.
Only Chu Xuan and Xiao Honglu remained deep in thought.
"What's wrong? Is this not okay?"
Zheng Zha pressed for an answer.
Xiao Honglu looked helpless: "Yes, I'm afraid that won't work?"
"Perhaps it would be possible if they were all robots that were converted from Earth's native sources."
"But don't forget, besides these, there are also those real alien machines."
These alien mechanical life forms possess scientific and technological advancements far surpassing those of Earth, even exceeding them by several levels.
"What we can think of, Megatron, as the leader of the Decepticons and a member of the Decepticons, can certainly think of as well."
"Even so, he still managed to gather a huge number of robots together."
"I don't think they were unaware of the power of a nuclear bomb." "Therefore, it can only be assumed that Megatron might possess means or defensive capabilities to withstand a nuclear explosion."
"At least on the issue of the AllSpark Cube, relying solely on nuclear weapons is definitely not enough."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the Zhongzhou team looked at each other in bewilderment.
Cheng Xiao sat cross-legged on Saito's shoulder, looking thoughtful:
"Actually, there's something else I don't understand. There's only one AllSpark Cube capable of widespread hard infection, so why is the US military so afraid of their weapons being affected by radiation?"
"It's impossible for every battlefield to have a Spark Cube! That's unrealistic!"
"Also, it's only been seven days and it's already like this? Isn't that a bit too exaggerated?"
"Could Megatron, who suffered a complete defeat in the original story, really have accomplished this?"
Zheng Zha scratched his head upon hearing this.
Saito Kazuhime frowned and began to think.
Because they always thought they felt that way too.
The power-ups that the main god gave Megatron are way too much!!!
It's like removing the main character entirely and putting the protagonist's halo on Megatron.
Chu Xuan nodded at Cheng Xiao, then stood up and said:
"There's something I've wanted to say for a while now."
"I discovered something during yesterday's experiment."
"Seeing is more direct than explaining."
After speaking, Chu Xuan looked up at Zheng Zha:
“Take out an undamaged source of fire.”
Zheng Zha casually took out an ordinary mechanical core from the Demon Refining Pot and handed it to Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan then took out a very common laptop from his spatial bag.
This happens when the two are close to each other or even before they make contact.
A flash of electricity illuminated the black laptop.
Then, a robot, with a notebook as its carrier and the spark source as its core, was born from nothing in front of everyone.
The robot, which was less than half a meter tall, broke free from Chu Xuan's grasp the moment it transformed into a humanoid form.
Before even landing, he swung his arm, creating an arc of electricity with offensive power.
In addition to launching attacks, the robot began cursing and shouting as soon as it appeared.
It seems he was lamenting his bad luck and misfortune.
Zheng Zha appeared in front of Chu Xuan without anyone noticing.
The captain, with a grave expression, grabbed the person who hadn't yet landed and examined him closely.
Zheng Zha looked at it from top to bottom, scrutinizing every detail.
He then exerted force with his palm, showing no regard for the other party's pleas for mercy, as the metal mechanical body collapsed.
A smaller but still shimmering blue core of the fire seed appeared in Zheng Zha's palm.
This scene shocked even those who had just been wondering.
Chu Xuan pushed up his glasses, which were equipped with psychic powers, and said:
"As you can see, the secondary spark sources on these robots of all sizes all possess this characteristic of being almost immortal."
"It can be said that as long as the core of the spark is not destroyed, it will have the ability to continue to give life to mechanical objects."
"Although it's not explicitly stated in horror movies, both the Autobots and Decepticons share this characteristic."
"In Transformers 2, the energy-depleted robot Jetfire can even temporarily combine with Optimus Prime by transplanting the AllSpark core to enhance its combat capabilities."
"In fact, to me, the relationship between these secondary AllSparks and the AllSpark Cube is like the classification of side quests, only at different levels."
"What you have in your hand is the smallest size, equivalent to a reward point in the Main God Space."
"Large robots, that is, those large trucks, cranes, and similar equipment transformed into robots, are equivalent to a D-level side storyline."
Heavy weaponry, armed helicopters, or robot cores transformed from next-generation tanks—these are equivalent to a C-level side quest.
"The AllSpark cores that came from outer space with Megatron are equivalent to a B-level side story."
"As for leaders like Megatron and Optimus Prime, in my opinion they are equivalent to either B or A class."
"As for the Spark Source Cube, it's undoubtedly a standard S-rank item!"
Chu Xuan's tone remained unchanged, as if he were simply reciting a lecture from a script.
However, to Zheng Zha and his companions, this was undoubtedly an information bombshell.
The AllSpark Cube not only creates robots indefinitely, but the smaller AllSparks at the core of these robots can also infect other mechanical creations.
Perhaps knowing what Zheng Zha and the others were thinking, Chu Xuan spoke again:
"The level I just described is just a level, it doesn't represent strength."
"Based on the data collected previously, Chen Zilong alone is enough to fight against hundreds of large robots."
"So ultimately, there's only one problem for us."
"That is, to find where these robots gather."
"We can only proceed with the subsequent plans once the location is determined."
Zheng Zha put the source of fire in his hand into the Demon Refining Pot and nodded seriously.
"Continue, Chu Xuan, what should we do next?"
"Based on the information we have, I can deduce that the Decepticons currently have two gathering places. One is for the next phase of the war, with the goal of annihilating humanity."
"One is the main base for protecting the source of ignition."
"I can roughly guess that the first one is near our destination, which is Base One."
Seeing the surprised looks on their faces, Chu Xuan continued:
"I learned from Andrei that Base One is where the US government is currently located, and it is also the base that houses the most survivors and soldiers."
"In other words, that is also the last representative power of the United States."
Zheng Zha, Saito Ichi, Chen Zilong, Cheng Xiao and the others nodded along with Chu Xuan like puppets on strings.
Xiao Honglu frowned and asked in return.
"And where is the source of the spark? How do you plan to find it?"
"Uh, wait, isn't this New York?"
Zheng Zha interrupted the two intelligent people's thoughts.
The muscular brain begins to spin.
"Didn't General Andrei say before that Megatron and the AllSpark were both in New York City?"
"And that's also the Decepticons' stronghold."
Why didn't either of you mention it?
Looking at Zheng Zha with a question in his eyes.
Zhan Lan helplessly slapped her forehead and explained:
"If it weren't for us, it would have happened seven days ago, or even just when we arrived."
"Whether it's Megatron or the AllSpark, they're probably both openly displayed in this megacity of New York, and the leader doesn't seem to have any concerns about them at all."
"But don't forget, we've appeared."
"When Megatron learns that a being with personal superpowers has emerged among humanity, he will inevitably change the location of the strategic item, the AllSpark Cube."
Upon hearing this, several people exclaimed "Oh!" and then understood.
No one dared to speak.
Chu Xuan looked up at Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan.
Then he looked at Li Xiao and Zhao Yingkong behind him.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally looked at Li Xiao before speaking:
"Determining the location of the AllSpark Cube is actually quite simple: split into two groups and search all major cities on Earth as quickly as possible." (End of Chapter)