Chapter 707: All of Humanity Are Our Opponents

"Awesome, grand!"

"We aren't just looking to go against the wind; we are looking to defy the heavens!"

The host was stunned by these words, unable to snap out of it for a long while.

"How is it 'defying the heavens'? Are you trying to ascend to immortality?"

"Cultivating against the heavens? Piercing the firmament?"

"The heavens and earth are heartless and treat all things as straw dogs? Are you trying to make it so that the heavens can no longer cover your eyes?"

It didn't matter that the host didn't understand; Zheng Qian was getting excited.

It just so happened that Jin Lu and Wei Rusi were sitting on either side of Zheng Qian. He gripped their hands tightly—one for each—making sure to remember this line. He had to record it in his own collection of cool quotes.

He would recite it repeatedly in his daily life, ready to blurt it out whenever a suitable opportunity arose.

This money was well spent; hiring Lin Qingyu was certainly not in vain.

"Everyone here has seen it. The Autonomous Driving System from Shanghe International Group is called 'Lightyear,' while ours is named 'Wooden Ox and Flowing Horse.' This is not just a duel between people; it is a battle of verification in the field of AI."

"I believe that in everyone's mind, an Autonomous Driving System is merely an auxiliary existence, or perhaps even less than that, right?"

The audience at the scene whispered among themselves and nodded secretly.

Anyone who values their own life would absolutely never speed down the road using an Autonomous Driving System.

They would probably only turn it on to play around with it on extremely safe, closed roads.

"Using an Autonomous Driving System in a normal private car is already enough to make people uneasy, let alone in a rally car, and even more so when completely handing everything over to AI to drive. This is an unprecedented challenge in human history."

"If we people of Kyushu complete this challenge, if that isn't defying the heavens, then what is?"

"The whole world will know that Kyushu is also a technological powerhouse!"

These words were spoken with resounding force, stirring the blood.

Many audience members waved their arms and cheered.

One has to admit, Lin Qingyu is truly an expert in public opinion; she knows how to stir up emotions.

General Manager Shang Xinlan couldn't hold back anymore. She sneered and said, "Oh? Miss Lin, you are speaking with such certainty—are you confident that you will succeed? Going against the wind is already very difficult; defying the heavens is truly even harder."

"It's not difficult. What heavens are there to defy?"

Lin Qingyu did not back down at all and retorted directly.

The back-and-forth between the two was thrilling for everyone present.

It made people feel for a moment that they had come to the wrong place—this surely wasn't a car race, but a crosstalk performance.

Seeing the atmosphere between the two growing increasingly volatile, the host quickly stepped in, attempting to save face for Shanghe International. "If we people of Kyushu complete the challenge, it would certainly make the world look at us with new eyes. But then again, if we were to fail in the end, wouldn't that be laughable, making us an international joke? Is this really what the Qianlu Research Institute wants to see?"

Impressive! Truly a professional with the gift of gab!

General Manager Shang Xinlan was increasingly satisfied with her.

However, she had to remember that she was facing a top-tier public relations master.

Lin Qingyu's gaze remained haughty and cold. "Oh? Is our Kyushu a nation that only allows success and not failure? On the road to becoming a technological powerhouse, failure is not shameful; not daring to challenge is what is shameful."

"The Lightyear system ultimately still requires human control; it cannot be considered true artificial intelligence."

"I hope everyone can adjust their viewing perspective. Note that this is not a battle between people, and it is certainly not a blind patriotic act by the Qianlu Research Institute. It is not just Sion Stanley; everyone is our enemy!"

"I am also making a call here, hoping that all drivers can muster their utmost spirit."

"As long as you are human, on this racetrack, you are our opponent! Regardless of nationality! Regardless of race! Regardless of gender!"

Fiery! The whole scene was completely ignited!

[On the road to becoming a technological powerhouse, failure is not shameful; not daring to challenge is what is shameful!]

[This is not a battle between people!]

[It is not just Sion Stanley; everyone is our enemy!]

With these few words, Lin Qingyu completely ignited the atmosphere at the venue!

Domineering, simply too domineering.

Zheng Qian gripped their hands excitedly, tears shimmering in his eyes.

Give her a raise! Give her a raise! This Lin Qingyu, her eloquence is simply amazing!

Making her the spokesperson for The Group, was absolutely the right decision!

Even the glib-tongued host was left speechless, unable to utter a single word. She gaped, looking at Lin Qingyu beside her in disbelief. This, is this too arrogant? To actually treat everyone as an opponent?

And not just Sion Stanley? And she's not even peddling patriotic sentiment?

All of humanity is their "opponent"?

What is so powerful about these words?

It not only set the tone for the confidence and domineering spirit of the Qianlu Research Institute but also shut General Manager Shang Xinlan's mouth.

General Manager Shang Xinlan kept claiming to be a patriotic entrepreneur, elevating Shanghe International to the level of bringing glory to Kyushu. Every word she spoke emphasized that their starting point was to confront the arrogant Sion Stanley.

She even invested funds to recruit drivers nationwide to fight for the country.

But the Qianlu Research Institute is not like that.

Defeating you, this foul-mouthed American, is inevitable. More importantly, it is about thinking from the perspective of all humanity. Every human is our opponent. What is a mere Sion Stanley? This is a hymn to humanity!

Using human wisdom to create an existence that transcends human wisdom!

This is a hymn to humanity! It is even more a hymn to courage!

Daring to declare war on all the human drivers present at the same time!

No wonder Lin Qingyu said she wanted to defy the heavens; with this hell-level difficulty, if that isn't defying the heavens, then what is!?

"Hehe... Alright, under Miss Lin's clamoring... ah no, not clamoring, hehe, under her declaration! We are even more curious about the results of this race. If we look at it from this perspective, I am even more looking forward to humanity winning!"

The host said with a forced smile.

She glanced at the time and looked at the cars that were gradually lining up in the starting order.

"Alright! The time for the race to begin has finally arrived. I announce... the race, officially begins!"

...

On the other side of the ocean.

Because it was already winter time, it was now 1:00 AM.

Professor Alberts had just finished a day of work and was preparing to brew a cup of refreshing coffee to help him sleep.

Suddenly, he was disturbed by the sound of a rapid phone ring.

[Oh, my dear Jerry, I remember you are in Europe, right? You forgot that we have a time difference, right? You also forgot that I am already a seventy-year-old old fellow, right?]

[Uh... sorry, Professor Alberts, I really have an important matter...]

[How important? The kind that requires my full weight?]

[Uh...]

[Stop with the "uhs," Jerry. Get to the point. What exactly do you want to say?]

[Editor-in-chief, I received a submission that I think is very, very interesting! It just so happens that our weekly issue hasn't been published yet, and this topic has been quite popular in Kyushu recently. I was wondering if we could consider arranging it nearby...]

[Kyushu? What does Kyushu's popularity have to do with us?]

[I am sending it to your email right now!]

[Damn it, don't you know that manuscripts from Kyushu have the highest rejection rate in the world for us? Isn't this a waste of time?]

[Uh... well, you'll know once you take a look! I won't say anything more; the quality is really quite good!]

Putting down the phone, Professor Alberts shook his head helplessly.

He was originally planning to go to sleep, but he couldn't sleep at all after being disturbed by the phone call from anonymous reviewer Jerry. Thinking he had nothing better to do, he decided to take a look anyway. In any case, he didn't hold much hope, especially for a manuscript from Kyushu.

As soon as he opened it, he couldn't help but laugh.

"The World's First True AI Autonomous Driving Model."

"Damn it, could it be that he thinks this cliché Autonomous Driving System is high quality? Sigh, I think Jerry's judgment has slipped significantly recently. This anonymous reviewer is not worth keeping!"

Out of respect for the fact that this was the last manuscript Jerry recommended, Professor Alberts patiently continued reading.

But as he read on...

He couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

Although his expertise was in the fields of physics and chemistry, given the development of the times, he also had quite a bit of research into artificial intelligence. He had only read halfway through when he felt the gold content within it, and his whole person became energized.

Especially when he saw the last sentence, he was struck as if by lightning.

He stood up on the spot and saluted!

At his age, he was moved to tears with excitement.