Sky-cracking Rider

It's no secret that Chen Fei has the AI "Adam" in his hands. Even the "Adam" used for research at the Northern Weapons Industry Group has its source code originating from him. Plus, selling one AI three times is practically profit without effort.

Except for Chen Fei, most other buyers use it for research. No one else dares to use it as seriously as he does.

Even when the American Federation realized it later, they didn't pay much attention. Initially, intercepting was just to spite The First Sovereign. For over a hundred years, they've done such things repeatedly, and it's become second nature.

After all, being the scourge from more than thirty years ago, with a threat level second only to the Neanderthal tribe, if mishandled, it could lead to another disaster; no one dared to take that gamble.

Now, AI "Adam" and Chen Fei are as inseparable as Jiao Buli Meng, almost like two sides of the same coin. Finding one immediately leads to the other.

Perhaps because of prolonged exposure, Nangong Rui didn't hesitate much and executed this single program at once.

A simple sketch of a small yellow chick with a halo immediately appeared on the desktop display, pacing back and forth, occasionally pecking under its claws, stupidly cute.

"..."

Nangong Ruiyang's expression became a bit stiff. What on earth is this?

Never could have imagined, the AI Demon King of the past would be like this, worldview instantly updated.

The truth is, to save computational resources, "Adam" never does anything unnecessary. AI doesn't need aesthetics; aesthetics are for humans.

"That one?"

When Nangong Ruiyang didn't know what to do, a control panel automatically popped up on the desktop display, with audio and video control interfaces flashing dazzlingly.

"Go ahead..."

A neutral voice, emotionless and genderless, emanated from the sound unit built into the display.

"Ah, oh, Chen Fei said there are computational resources available. Where can I get them?"

Nangong Ruiyang's expression quickly became natural, treating the other side as an ordinary AI.

The other AI system "Cybertrom," which is as famous as "Adam," also possesses the ability for voice communication, even capable of recognizing facial language. The higher the level of derivative offspring, the higher the degree of intelligence, implying... it costs money!

"Cybertrom" could not provide the highest level of AI intelligence to all terminals. Even with supercomputer units centered around the Dragon Heart Core, it would not squander resources excessively since many jobs don't require such high levels of intelligence.

A text box popped up above the small yellow chick's head.

"Please set the designated document, noting parameter requirements upon submission."

Voice computation requires more processing power than text, so AI "Adam" even saved on the initial voice.

As a workhorse for the project, it doesn't even need wages, so it doesn't need an extra attitude.

"Ah, okay!"

Nangong Ruiyang set the designated computational document. He attempted to put in a calculation project and left a detailed explanation.

The next second, a new directory named "Project_Name_Export" appeared in the same directory as the specified calculation project.

Eh?!

Nangong Ruiyang was startled. When he opened the directory, it was already computed that quickly, quite impressive!

After comparing the results, they were accurate, meaning they could be used with confidence.

The computational demand of this project wasn't large; it was just an experiment.

Nangong Ruiyang then submitted a more complex task, and yet again the new directory "Project_Name_Export" appeared simultaneously.

He originally thought it would at least take an hour or two to compute, but it still responded in an instant.

As if unwilling to accept this, he threw in an even larger job, thinking that even the Northern Weapons Industry Group's most powerful supercomputer center would take at least half an hour.

Still, it appeared without delaying a second.

Cat staring dumbfounded!

This was now the computational capability of a supercomputer center.

Did Chen Fei really acquire a supercomputer center just for this project?

Nangong Ruiyang didn't hold back either, extracting all the computational tasks at hand, noting the requirements and placing them one by one into the designated computational document. Just after putting one in, before he could place the next, the computational result swiftly appeared.

In less than ten minutes, all the projects were fully completed. The most time-consuming part wasn't the data transfer, but Nangong Ruiyang manually writing the description.

"Damn, this computational power is impressive!"

Nangong Ruiyang finally conceded.

In the originally projected two months to fill gaps with help from numerous acquaintances, all the computations were resolved in under ten minutes.

A phone ringing interrupted him.

Nangong Ruiyang picked up his phone; it was a member from the same interest group.

"Nangong, is the supercomputing center of the group company doing offline maintenance? How come all our computation projects are completed!!"

The voice was full of surprise. Previously, once they could hitch a ride on the supercomputer, it was during offline upgrade maintenance when their data was used as a test, benefiting both public and private interests, making everyone happy, thinking this time it was the same good fortune.

In the Crystal Jet project, data synchronization sharing meant that not only Nangong Ruiyang received the solution answers, but all team members could see it at the same time.

Nangong Ruiyang replied, "Chen gave me what seems to be idle supercomputing center resources that can provide real-time computation, ready for immediate use."

The enhancement of productivity tools means a tenfold, even hundred or thousandfold increase in efficiency, signifying the freedom to finally go all out without being constrained.

"Could it be, could it be too extravagant?"

The member suddenly had a feeling of inadvertently clutching a giant golden leg. This surprise felt like dreaming. Could this be meeting a benefactor?

Who is so generous to provide a whole set of supercomputing center resources for our small team? The depreciation, maintenance, and energy costs alone are no small numbers.

"Who cares, just use it! Once we actually build the Crystal Jet, we can hold our own."

Nangong Ruiyang wouldn't worry about these matters; with such an opportunity placed in hand, to throw it away would not only be foolish.

If you don't seize what the heavens bestow, you'll suffer the consequences.

The wish of a Sky Knight is to defend the homeland's skies, to defeat enemies, invincible in advance and retreat.

The wish of a technician is to prove their technical prowess and to stand out in the industry.

The way to show off may vary, but the essence is the same.

Thus, Nangong Ruiyang's true desire is to continuously challenge the pinnacle of higher technology, which is in line with the professional path chosen at the outset, and to never forget the original intention till now.

For young people, unless you have top-level mentors backing you with various opportunities and resources, it's very hard to come in contact with a project like the Crystal Jet.

However, no opportunity means no growth. For example, how can a fresh graduate with no work experience find work? Without work, where does work experience come from? No opportunity means no training, no training means even fewer opportunities, becoming a workplace paradox, where the task of drawing a cart often reveals the hidden talents.

Nangong Ruiyang's father is an industry leader, but in the Crystal Jet project, he is just one of many technical experts. For young people like Nangong Ruiyang, there is simply no chance to touch projects like the Crystal Jet. So, even if Chen Xiao'er is unpleasant to him, he still sets everything aside to collaborate seamlessly with him.

The excited interest team member asked, "With supercomputing resources available now, can we load simulation deductions?"

"Uh! It should be..."

Nangong Ruiyang saw a simple chick pop-up text box on the desktop screen, immediately confirming, saying, "Yes, we can!"

It must be an independent supercomputing center designated for their team only.

Oh, please! A planetary-level compute node, is there not a stellar-level one as well? I've never even heard of it.

Really boasting without paying tax!

Nangong Ruiyang wouldn't care about the difference between a high-performance supercomputing center and a so-called planetary-level compute node.

Just like he said earlier, just use it, who cares!

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Another day, and the "ranking battle" temporarily initiated by Barksdale Air Force Base finally entered the eighth round, where top-level experts gathered. Fourteen Sky Knights, renowned as leaders in their respective sovereignties, vie for the top ten ranks, with no more unusual entrants like Chen Fei sneaking in.

Only fifteen minutes of simulated bayonet fighting determined the top seven expert rankings, the seven Sky Knights who lost will join the mix ranks from eight to fourteen, with winners ranking ahead and losers behind.

The rivals for Chen Fei battling for ranks fifteen to twenty-eight, as guessed by the top Sky Knight of The First Sovereign, "Light Asura" Ke Liang, was exactly the silly-laughing "Mechanic" Ding Xiu from last night.

"You have to do your best, 'Rookie'! Like Old Ke, I won't go easy on you."

"Mechanic" Ding Xiu waved at Chen Fei from afar, then climbed into the flight simulator.

"'Mechanic', I heard your 'Ratchet' is manufactured by Northern Weapons Industry Group, my girlfriend works there, and her father is the vice president of the group company."

Chen Fei, sitting in an open flight simulator, gave a thumbs-up to "Mechanic" Ding Xiu, who had already taken his seat.

"Huh? Hey, what do you mean? Wait, hey, hey!"

Ding Xiu watched helplessly as Chen Fei closed the flight simulator and started to enter the login mode.

Recalling what the other had just said, his Crystal Jet "Ratchet" was indeed designed and manufactured by the local Northern Weapons Industry Group, but how did the opponent know?

The daughter of the group's vice president, tsk! This clearly had underlying meanings!

He couldn't help but become suspicious and paranoid.

Last night, when Chen Fei was on the phone with Nangong Ruiyang, he indeed had a bold idea, but it was cut short due to Nangong Ruiyang's sudden hang-up.

Once on site today, after confirming that his opponent was Ding Xiu, Chen Fei immediately launched a psychological battle; after all, whether there was an opportunity or not, it was worth giving it a go.

The Cooperative Ship simulator was in position, but Chen Fei's vehicle switched to a Tactical Jet at the first opportunity.

I'm not pretending anymore!