Chapter 41: The Intelligent Dispatch Crisis
Time: Three days later
Location: Shen Corporation Global Command Center
The global new energy system had temporarily returned to stability, and the turbulence in the capital markets was gradually subsiding. However, everyone knew that this storm was far from over.
Zhao Ming stood before a massive holographic screen that displayed the real-time operational status of the global new energy intelligent dispatch system. Red warning symbols flickered across various nodes on the screen like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows.
"Yunchuan, we have intercepted the final directive from the Abyss Consortium. They are attempting to launch a comprehensive infiltration through the intelligent dispatch system of the zero-carbon city," Zhao Ming said in a solemn tone.
Shen Qingwan stood beside him, her brows knitted tightly. "The intelligent dispatch system is the core of the zero-carbon city. Once infiltrated, they can trigger a loss of control over new energy supplies on a global scale, causing widespread blackouts and economic collapse."
"This is their last desperate struggle," Xu Yunchuan's gaze was ice-cold. "They are trying to destroy all our efforts in the new energy sector."
Zhao Ming continued, "The source of the attack is at the San Francisco Intelligent Dispatch Center in North America, which is the largest new energy intelligent dispatch node in the world."
"Move out immediately," Xu Yunchuan said firmly. "This time, we will completely put an end to their conspiracy."
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San Francisco Operation
The private jet landed at San Francisco International Airport. The city's lights flickered in the early morning hours, shrouded in a thin layer of mist.
The San Francisco New Energy Intelligent Dispatch Center, hailed as the "brain" of global new energy, controlled the intelligent dispatch of new energy supplies across North America and parts of the world.
The security department had already received an emergency notification from the Shen Corporation. The entire building was placed under armed security, and all external network connections were severed in an attempt to prevent further infiltration.
Xu Yunchuan, Shen Qingwan, and Zhao Ming walked into the main control room of the center. The technicians on-site wore grim expressions, and densely packed alarm symbols flashed across the screens.
"Report, the external infiltration source is still intensifying, and three of our firewalls have already been breached," a technician reported.
Zhao Ming immediately sat down at the main console, connected to the dispatch system, and his hands flew across the keyboard. "I will redeploy the security defense system to stop them from infiltrating further."
"Zhao Ming, can you lock onto the source of the attack?" Xu Yunchuan asked.
"They are using a global multi-node hopping technology, and the source is constantly changing. But I've found that one node appears frequently, and its location is the Las Vegas Data Center." Zhao Ming furrowed his brow.
"They are trying to distract us," Shen Qingwan said.
"We'll split into two teams," Xu Yunchuan decided. "Zhao Ming, you stay here to maintain system stability and prevent any further infiltration. Qingwan and I will head to Las Vegas personally to find that node."
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Las Vegas Data Center
Las Vegas, the sleepless city of neon lights and glittering nightlife, appeared decadent and intoxicating under the cover of night. Yet beneath this veneer of prosperity lay a dark technical node.
Xu Yunchuan and Shen Qingwan led their team as they quietly approached a large data center on the outskirts of Las Vegas. The exterior of the data center looked ordinary, but within its walls might lie the hidden source of the attack on the global new energy dispatch system.
Zhao Ming’s voice came through the earpiece: "This data center has extremely rigorous security systems. Infrared scanning, automated weapon defenses, and complex electronic locks."
"Zhao Ming, can you disable these defenses?" Xu Yunchuan asked.
"I can only buy you a five-minute window. After that, I will lose remote control of the system."
"Execute."
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Infiltration and Counterattack
The alloy doors slowly slid open under Zhao Ming’s remote operation, and Xu Yunchuan, Shen Qingwan, and the team swiftly entered the data center.
In the basement, the cool blue glow of server lights flickered as hundreds of high-performance servers operated at a frenzied pace. Data streams flowed like rays of light across the screens, transmitting toward unknown nodes.
"Zhao Ming, we have entered the main control room," Shen Qingwan whispered.
"I've accessed their system and am attempting to interrupt the attack source," Zhao Ming operated rapidly from the remote end.
However, just at that moment, the speed of the data streams suddenly surged, and alarm klaxons blared abruptly.
"Warning! Unauthorized intrusion detected! Self-destruct sequence initiated!"
A red countdown timer appeared on the screen:
00:10:00
"They've triggered the self-destruct sequence, trying to destroy all the data!" Zhao Ming's voice carried a hint of tension.
"Zhao Ming, can you force-terminate the self-destruct sequence?" Xu Yunchuan asked.
"I'm trying, but there's too little time! You must find the core server and input the emergency termination code at the main console!"
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The Core Server
Deepest within the data center, the core server was hidden inside a sealed alloy chamber. The door required fingerprints, iris scans, and multi-factor authentication.
Zhao Ming’s voice crackled through the earpiece: "I've bypassed the authentication system. The door is unlocked!"
The alloy door slowly slid open, revealing the core server hall. Dozens of server racks stood neatly aligned, cold air constantly blowing from the ventilation ducts.
The main console sat in the center of the room, displaying a red countdown on the screen:
00:03:00
Shen Qingwan walked briskly to the main console and connected her portable device to the interface.
"Zhao Ming, start transmitting the emergency termination code!" Xu Yunchuan said.
"Transmitting now, but the system's anti-interference protocols are extremely strong. I need time!"
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The Countdown Ends
00:00:30
With only thirty seconds left on the countdown, sweat beaded on Zhao Ming's forehead as his fingers pounded furiously on the keyboard.
00:00:05
"Done! Self-destruct sequence terminated!" Zhao Ming shouted.
The red warning lights on the screen went dark, and the countdown stopped at 00:00:03. The entire data center returned to a state of calm.
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A New Beginning
The private jet streaked across the night sky, returning to the Shen Corporation headquarters.
In the command center, Zhao Ming meticulously analyzed the data copied from the Las Vegas Data Center.
"Yunchuan, we've intercepted the Abyss Consortium's ultimate contingency files. They planted a time bomb within the new energy intelligent dispatch system, intending to trigger a global energy system collapse at a critical moment."
Shen Qingwan said coldly, "If we hadn't stopped them in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Xu Yunchuan stood before the window, his gaze deep and profound. "We have won a decisive victory in this battle. But the shadow of the Abyss Consortium has not completely dispersed."
Zhao Ming nodded. "They still retain residual forces in multiple countries. We must completely eradicate their capital and technological networks."
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The Overture Begins
The global new energy market appeared calm on the surface, but the hidden battle was far from over.
Xu Yunchuan said slowly, "Next, we will uproot all the remaining forces of the Abyss Consortium from their very foundations. This is not merely a commercial war, but a life-or-death struggle that will determine the future."
The storm had not yet cleared, and the journey remained unfinished.
A new chapter was about to unfold.