Don’t panic if you get scammed, give him a Desert Eagle instead.

"Can you scan the specific structure inside the volcano now? For example, is there any special device used to trigger the expansion?"

"We cannot meet the requirements for this detection yet, after all, we do not fully understand the current state of artificial intelligence technology."

The system provides some assistance at this point, but the biggest challenge is that a core principle must first be established.

"The current situation hasn't actually brought any substantial progress. My point is clear: the equipment we have now can only meet basic needs. However, all subsequent monitoring equipment can be deployed one by one. Chen Tianfei is currently focusing on improving the technology in this area."

Jiang Chuan decided to find a place to settle down first, and there happened to be a small town nearby.

Upon arriving in the town, he noticed something: although the town was no longer as bustling and lively as before due to the global network outage, the lives of the residents did not seem to be greatly affected.

It can be said that this is a small town that still maintains a peaceful atmosphere, which makes Jiang Chuan feel heavy-hearted.

Because he understood very well that once a larger crisis broke out, the final result would be unimaginable, and at that time any efforts by people to change things might be meaningless.

He first put away the armor system, quickly prepared a portable translator, and then strolled around the town for a while before finally finding a small hotel to stay in.

Admittedly, this hotel has a truly unique feel to it. However, the local owner seems to have a special interest in Jiangchuan.

Sure enough, while Jiang Chuan was having his meal, the restaurant owner took the initiative to sit down opposite him.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Jiang Chuan?"

Jiang Chuan was taken aback. Could it be that someone recognized him in a place like this?
"Here's what happened, you're my savior."

"what?"

This is really strange. Jiang Chuan has never seen this person before. How did he suddenly become the other party's benefactor?

It turns out that the shop owner had lived in Atlantis for a period of time. When the crisis broke out, everyone fled, and it was Jiang Chuan who mobilized large equipment to organize the evacuation, allowing them to escape danger. The shop owner was one of those rescued.

"Oh my, I never thought there would be such a coincidence in the world."

"But now I hear that the global disaster seems to be getting worse. Could you tell me some specific details? Is there anything I can do to help? Don't let my appearance fool you, I used to be a capable person."

How long have you been running this hotel in the area?

"I've been running this little hotel diligently ever since I fled here. I'd say it's not bad. It's not the best hotel in this area, but at least I have a clear conscience. It's not the best, but it's better than the worst either."

"Good!"

However, the shop owner was an optimistic and cheerful person. He knew in his heart that Jiang Chuan must have come here with an important mission.

"I'm sorry, the details of the mission are highly classified and I cannot disclose them. But if possible, just provide me with some basic supplies, such as arranging my food and lodging."

"That's great!..."

The shop owner was overjoyed. In fact, he was a well-known figure in the area, but he was low-key and didn't like to show off, which was why he opened such a small hotel.

After Jiang Chuan completed the initial settlement, he arrived at the bottom of the crater again the next day to begin a comprehensive survey of the surrounding soil texture.

It can be said that a century has passed since the last eruption in this area, and most of it is now covered by lush vegetation. Although it can no longer be considered a primeval forest, thanks to careful human conservation, the entire area is now a beautiful and pleasant place.

"Not bad!"

Jiang Chuan felt quite gratified at this moment. Since everyone was able to provide timely assistance, it meant that their operational capabilities had been basically stabilized.

However, at this moment, a major piece of news suddenly reached Jiangchuan: artificial intelligence is sending a large number of robot armies to the region.

"Goodness, these robots don't need accommodation at all. Looks like my target is way too obvious."

"it's not true."

The system immediately rejected it.

"Actually, the artificial intelligence did not detect your whereabouts. It's like the flood washed away the Dragon King's temple, but they had no idea you were here. So we currently have a very good degree of concealment."

The only thing to do right now is to adapt to the situation. But Jiang Chuan is well aware that this approach could have serious consequences.

“I don’t have the energy to worry about those details right now. All I know is that we have to solve this problem as quickly as possible, otherwise the consequences could bring us even bigger trouble. That’s an outcome no one wants to see, understand?”

Therefore, Jiang Chuan acted with extreme caution. Now that the other party had arrived, he had to face this challenge head-on.

Sure enough, the alarm sounded suddenly the next day. These robots, carrying various equipment, arrived at the crater; all they had to do was deploy specific devices inside the volcano.

This method, though seemingly simple, is actually quite ingenious. While this level of intervention cannot produce immediate results, the key lies in the fact that the crater will transport the equipment to various locations via the lava flow.

Jiang Chuan quietly crept up to the mountainside and discovered that the robots were making final adjustments to a peculiar stone slab.

The armor system immediately initiated a scan and analysis of the stone slab's composition.

The results showed that, to ensure stability, the material of this stone slab was essentially the same as that used in the armor. More importantly, a previously unseen guiding device was embedded within the material.

Based on existing data, it is speculated that this type of guide can gradually spread its influence globally by following the trajectory of magma flow.

Moreover, intelligence indicates that this type of stone slab was not found in only one crater; similar devices have been found in all exposed craters.

"what?!"

If this plan succeeds, defending just one port will be of no use.

Jiang Chuan fell into deep thought: Once these devices are fully activated, humanity will face a catastrophe far exceeding that of a single volcanic eruption.

If artificial intelligence truly gains control over global geological activity, it would be tantamount to controlling the very lifeline of humanity. This would be far more terrifying than economic collapse, leading to the end of all human civilization.

In that case, people no longer need to worry about other issues, because this is the most terrible outcome in itself.

Although today's reconnaissance was only preliminary, Jiang Chuan immediately gave a detailed report to headquarters after returning to his residence.

The higher-ups were greatly shocked upon hearing of this thorny situation. How should they respond? If they immediately dispatched troops for a clearing operation, they would first need to equip them with similar protective armor. However, a large-scale troop movement would be easily detected by artificial intelligence. (End of Chapter)