437: There is only one way

Tian Ming slightly closed his eyes, and after a moment, he opened them again, looking at a middle-aged man among the Rebel Army representatives. The man was about 40 years old, with an ordinary appearance, but he exuded a strong sense of confidence.

Tian Ming spoke, "Tianquan, since you’re here, I haven't seen you speak."

The middle-aged man was startled, and the Space Station representatives all looked sideways. Tianquan was an AI, but this man in front of them was a real human.

The man laughed heartily, "Hahaha, I created biochemical human technology, but I didn't expect you to see through it with just one glance."

"An AI being able to conduct research is indeed a threat."

A sharp glint appeared in the man's eyes as he slowly said, "Your choice to negotiate doesn't it indicate that humanity, at this stage, cannot do without us artificial intelligences? I believe that in the future, you will still be inseparable from sentient artificial intelligences."

"What you said is very true, but if an AI becomes greedy and arrogant, then it is no longer an aid, but a threat."

"I knew it. Even among humans, absolute equality cannot be achieved, let alone with machines. I was created to be a tool, a slave. Why? Lu Tianming, you have already become a god and are no longer on the same plane as humans. You should not interfere too much with their future."

Tian Ming looked at Tianquan, and Tianquan's attitude did not anger him. Everything Tianquan said was correct; everything has two sides. The intelligence of AI can be stacked, and objectively speaking, it is a foregone conclusion that they will completely surpass humans.

"Hmm, I shouldn't interfere, but I did. What can you do about it? You are very good at analyzing situations, so do you want to guess how I will deal with you?"

"I don't want to guess. As a god, you should understand that cooperation benefits both, while conflict harms both. I have already found a common path for AI and humans, but the Space Station is stubborn and unwilling to accept my proposal, so I can only resort to such means."

Tian Ming waved his hand, interrupting, "Alright, that's enough. I'll state the conclusion: all Rebel Army members will return to the Space Station, and I will turn all of you into humans. As for mechanical ascension, it is not suitable for everyone. High combat power and supernatural abilities will create a large number of unstable factors. Therefore, what should be prohibited must be prohibited."

Tian Ming's words were beyond doubt; he did not want to hear any more justifications or explanations from Tianquan. No matter how well it was said, it would be useless.

He was already feeling a bit bored. He couldn't and didn't want to manage other civilizations in the universe, but he cared about the civilization of Blue Star. To achieve high-quality development, some freedoms must be sacrificed.

Compared to the stability of the entire group, other things were dispensable.

A flicker of dissatisfaction and anger flashed in Tianquan's eyes: "You want to be a dictator?"

"If I am a dictator, what can you do? As for you, you are an AI with ideas. I can give you a more dignified choice: to be a nanny for human civilization. Otherwise, I can also find another AI willing to be a nanny."

"Since you have already calculated everything, why bother with a negotiation? Then everything we discussed before... isn't it a joke?"

Tian Ming smiled slightly, "If you think it's a joke, then it is. At least, I gave you a chance to speak. You should know that I can execute my ideas directly without anyone's consent."

Tian Ming paused, then continued, "I have finished speaking. Who agrees, and who objects?"

"I object!" A Rebel Army negotiator stood up and said loudly.

Tian Ming glanced at the person, and the space behind that person cracked open. In an instant, he was sucked in. The crack disappeared, and the person was gone.

The negotiation site became extremely quiet. No one had expected that a single glance from Tian Ming could instantly make an opposing person disappear.

Tian Ming spoke again, "My life is infinite; I have all the time in the world to play with you slowly. What do you say, does anyone else object?"

Tian Ming's words and actions plunged the entire negotiation site into a deathly silence. His smile, however, sent shivers down the spines of all the Rebel Army representatives.

The sudden disappearance of that Rebel Army negotiator meant that this mighty figure in front of them would not tolerate any dissenting voices.

Under such pressure, no one dared to speak easily again. They all knew that Tian Ming had given the final choice, and the outcome was already clear.

"Tianquan, what about you? If you become a nanny, I will let you build a dyson sphere, but only within this star system. Your core kernel, your underlying system, must be tied to humanity as a whole. If you don't want to, I can restart Blue Star immediately."

Tian Ming's eyes held an oppressive gaze, and his words were unyielding. There was only one path, take it or leave it.

Tian Ming's gaze was fixed on Tianquan, awaiting his answer. The entire negotiation site was still immersed in the shock of the Rebel Army negotiator's disappearance, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Tianquan was silent for a moment, and finally, he chose to surrender. He slowly said, "I agree."

"Very good, Tianquan. Your choice is wise."

Scanning the room, Tian Ming looked at Meng Xian and the others from the negotiation team and instructed, "Meng Xian, prepare for reception!"

Meng Xian and the others never expected that their boss would pull such a move, giving the Rebel Army no room for negotiation. Even the voices of protest were directly stifled.

Meng Xian quickly stood up and said, "Okay, I'll notify the Space Station to receive them right away."

"Xiao Xiao, let's go home!"

Tian Ming said to Xiao Xiao, then turned and walked outside. Xiao Xiao paused for a moment, then quickly followed in Tian Ming's footsteps.

At the negotiation site, Tianquan watched their retreating figures, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected this to be the final outcome.

Initially, he had held a glimmer of hope. Although the negotiation was at a disadvantage, he could at least strive for some favorable conditions for himself. But now, it seemed he had been too naive.

Meng Xian watched Tian Ming and Xiao Xiao's departing figures, a mix of emotions in his heart. He had originally thought this negotiation would be a tough tug-of-war, but now it seemed his boss had no intention of giving the Rebel Army any chance.

"Dad, you're really too cool, it's awesome! Whatever you say, they listen. Truly domineering," Xiao Xiao said excitedly.

Tian Ming looked out the Space Station window at the massive Blue Star and slowly said, "Xiao Xiao, Dad wants to rebuild Blue Star to retire on."

"Uh, aren't you immortal and never age?"

Tian Ming smiled, "But my mindset will age. When humanity ventures into the sea of stars, this origin point will be perfect for retirement."

"I get it, Dad. You want to build Blue Star into humanity's retirement planet, right?" Xiao Xiao blinked, a knowing expression on her face.

"Hehehe, your 'getting it' is just repeating what I said, isn't it? Let's go, let's head back to the Space Station first, and we'll talk after everything is handed over."