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Chapter 550: Failed Experiment
Chapter 550: Failed Experiment
The issue of the mind parasites was quickly detected by the major powers, and further investigations led to the abandoned planet S2971.
Qin Muye never intended to keep it a secret for long. This wasn't a one-sided battle, and it was only natural for the major powers to uncover the situation with the mind parasites.
Currently, this matter has been reported throughout the Shining Universe, and the major powers have initiated large-scale cleanup operations.
For all interstellar civilizations, this is undoubtedly a plague, although it is not fatal. With the preventive measures in place, the next step is to develop a specific antidote.
In this regard, the major powers are quite efficient, as the spread of the mind parasites is rapid, and if not dealt with quickly, serious issues will arise.
Although the major powers operate at a slow pace, they act swiftly in matters of this magnitude.
"Indeed, these major powers, despite their cumbersome nature, are truly formidable in such areas."
Now, the mind parasites should be the ones to worry. The abandoned planet S2971 has been sealed off, and the three major powers have moved in to conduct experiments. To put it bluntly, the mind parasites are no match, and a preliminary version of the antidote has already been developed.
Don't ask how Qin Muye knows; the Star Empire shared this information with him.
The relationship between the Endless Abyss and the Star Empire is still in the honeymoon phase, particularly due to the mutual benefits from their transactions. It is a relationship of outward harmony but inward discord.
However, they have not shared any research results, only some scientific reports.
Qin Muye was not surprised by the failure of the mind parasites. If they had succeeded, that would have been a problem.
However, it's not as if the experiment yielded nothing. The situation is currently under control, but it has not been completely resolved. The mind parasites continue to evolve, and some have even escaped to remote planets to start anew.
The measures taken by the major powers are indeed beyond the capabilities of the mind parasites, but this does not mean the experiment has failed.
There will always be some lucky survivors who escape the purge, and they are currently biding their time for a resurgence.
However, in the near future, it will be difficult for them to return to their former peak. At their peak, the mind parasites had spread across the entire abandoned planet S2971 and infected billions of beings, spreading outward.
This was within a relatively short period; given more time, the numbers could have been even greater.
Billions of life forms may seem numerous, but compared to the vast universe, they are but a drop in the ocean. A larger administrative planet could have a population many times greater.
"Now, it's a race against evolution."
The mind parasites continue to evolve, but unfortunately, their pace is too slow. If they had developed a hive mind and a mental network before the major interstellar civilizations reacted, they could have become a new race.
Now, everything is too late. Rapid development is no longer an option, and they must proceed with caution.
If their evolution is not fast enough, they might face extinction.
Qin Muye merely observes with a cold eye. An experiment is only valuable if it succeeds. Failed experiments remain just that—experiments. The mind parasites are no different. Although they face a power on par with Qin Muye, this is what makes them valuable. Otherwise, why should he risk himself for an experiment that has not demonstrated its worth?
"Why should I back up an experiment that has not shown its value? If it fails, I can always replace it."
"I need new experimental subjects," Qin Muye's mind races. The feedback from the current mind parasite experiment is not bad, but the failure was due to their reckless actions. Otherwise, it would have been quite promising.
"The first generation was too rash; failure was inevitable."
Qin Muye narrows his eyes, deep in thought.
"Currently, parasitizing the mind and spirit is too conspicuous and prone to issues, especially given the significant impact on the affected beings."
The universe is a dark forest, but this dark forest has a veneer of order. Additionally, Qin Muye's actions have indeed harmed the interests of too many powers, leading to such a strong backlash.
The mind parasites infecting various interstellar races and usurping their bodies is the true source of the conflict.
Compared to this, the slave trade on the abandoned planet S2971 is merely a minor issue.
If the mind parasites had succeeded, all civilizations would have become their hosts and slaves. Even Qin Muye would not tolerate such a scenario; he would definitely show them what a fist as big as a sand pot can do.
This is a taboo for all interstellar civilizations, and it is only natural that the mind parasites did not last long. In the future, a new and more advanced mental vaccine will be developed and distributed to the entire population to prevent the infection and parasitization by the mind parasites.
After that, there will be nothing left. If the mind parasites fail to establish a foothold during this period, they will be declared extinct.
It's not just for show, is it?
Therefore, Qin Muye naturally has to start the second generation of experiments. Since the first generation failed, the second generation must continue.
His experiments with the mind parasites are not to harm the Shining Universe but to target the currently developing Star Deity Disaster.
"The data from the mind parasites is barely sufficient. For the second generation, using mental and spiritual parasitization is no longer adequate."
"So, a higher-level experiment is necessary."
"If successful, it could be a one-step solution."
Qin Muye knows that the mind parasites alone are not enough to deal with the cosmic will born from the Star Deity Disaster.
After all, the Star Deity is a planet, not a traditional life form. If a comparison is to be made, it would be similar to the Titan God Race, which is inherently extremely powerful.
As for the discrepancy between the Star Deity Disaster and Wang Wei's past memories, Qin Muye has a bit of a conspiracy theory. However, no matter how conspiratorial, he must first deal with the Star Deity Disaster.
"The GROX Empire's star map is almost complete. Once it is, I can investigate that unknown star region."
Currently, the invasion of the psychic entities into the secondary dimensions has gradually decreased, indicating that the star map is almost complete. If it were incomplete, Qin Muye would not dare to proceed, as who knows what problems might arise.
However, this also indicates that the Star Deity Disaster is drawing closer. After the psychic entity invasions into the secondary dimensions end, the Star Deity will fully awaken.
Based on Qin Muye's investigations, the Star Deity is likely being born or transported to their known star region through some giant device from the GROX Empire.
Thus, Qin Muye has this hypothesis: the Star Deity, the GROX Empire, and that unknown star region are closely linked.
"For now, I need to find a civilization that has not yet left its home planet for the next experiment."
Qin Muye has already abandoned his mind parasites and is ready to start a higher-level experiment.
The Civilization Progeny Experiment.
This is a new experiment combining the World Progenies from the Secret Martial Worlds with the mind parasites.
If successful, when the Star Deity Disaster arrives, Qin Muye will implant the Civilization Progeny into the Star Deity's civilization. This way, he can take over and reap all the benefits.
The Star Deity's civilization is undoubtedly advanced. Otherwise, why would he exterminate them all? That would be a waste.
Extermination would only result in their destruction, but transforming them into his own power would be a different story.
Besides, he is not sure if he can defeat them. If they are as powerful as Wang Wei's memories suggest, they will not be easy to deal with.
Qin Muye begins to screen for civilizations that meet his criteria. Such civilizations are relatively rare because they involve the colonial activities of various interstellar civilizations.
While direct violent colonization of civilizations that have not yet entered space is not possible, indirect control can be achieved through trade, technology, and other means. For example, all resources and economic activities can be controlled by a higher civilization, making it appear as if they are providing aid.
Of course, this is the lowest level of aid. The highest level is cultural infiltration, like the Blue Song Civilization, where both the lower and upper echelons view the Star Empire as a holy land, and everyone wants to live there.
In reality, however, the situation is not much different. The internal control from the upper echelons to the public opinion is all dominated by the Star Empire. No matter how powerful they are, they cannot resist a rebellion from the emperor.
Therefore, planets and civilizations that meet Qin Muye's criteria are quite rare.
(End of Chapter)
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