Tom pondered silently.

Given enough time, such a Parasitic Scourge could even bring together hundreds or thousands of different civilizations.

Hundreds or thousands of different civilizations of intelligent life, yet their cores would all be the life forms of the Parasitic Scourge. These parasites, however, could think using the thought processes of the parasitized life forms. How much inspiration could be sparked by the collision of hundreds or thousands of different ways of thinking?

With so much inspiration, how quickly could technological development accelerate?

It's just that this mode of development is a bit too terrifying for a legitimate intelligent civilization.

Tom said, "This development model seems achievable through technological means.

That is, if a legitimate technological civilization develops to a certain stage, can it use technological means to create and intentionally spread such pathogens?

Then, whether or not to become a Parasitic Scourge depends entirely on how the high-tech civilization chooses?"

"According to the information we discovered, high-tech civilizations can indeed choose to become a Parasitic Scourge. However, doing so also comes with a price. But what the specific price is, is not recorded, and we do not know."

"Alright. Next, what about the Microbial Disaster?"

"The Microbial Disaster and the Mechanical Disaster share some similarities; they both capture organisms from legitimate intelligent civilizations to use as tools.

However, the main body of the Microbial Disaster is not a fallen intelligent civilization, nor is it an intelligent AI, but rather a microbial cluster life.

They can be very large, even occupying an entire planet, or even an entire star system, and can even carry out interstellar migration.

Once an intelligent life individual is captured, it will be controlled and made into their tool or slave to assist them in doing things that they cannot do due to their life form limitations, such as building spaceships, modifying environments, assisting in their migration, and so on."

The Microbial Disaster and the Infection Disaster seem to be pursuing a path of enhancing their own abilities rather than technological development.

This can be considered a life form entirely different from intelligent civilization organisms.

Tom suddenly recalled the Monster Birds he had encountered back then.

Those Monster Birds had also evolved from Earth life.

Since even things like the Microbial Disaster and the Infection Disaster can evolve, it doesn't seem strange for some Monster Birds capable of surviving in space to evolve from Earth life.

It's just…

Tom noticed a problem.

The Bluetoth only knew of four types of scourges in total, and all four of these scourges used what he called "legitimate intelligent civilizations" as resources?

Either infection, or parasitism, or capture and enslavement.

Although I am not a legitimate intelligent civilization in the conventional sense, if you exclude my ability to control clones, I can still be considered a legitimate intelligent civilization.

The Bluetoth Civilization is undoubtedly a legitimate intelligent civilization.

And is this universe so unfriendly and malicious towards what is called a legitimate intelligent civilization?

The Bluetoth Civilization is only a second-level Electroweak Civilization, and its knowledge is limited.

So, besides these four scourges, who knows how many more scourges exist in this universe! Who knows how much malice towards legitimate intelligent civilizations is hidden!

Especially…

Given the possibility of legitimate intelligent civilizations being infected or parasitized, there is almost no possibility of peaceful coexistence between legitimate intelligent civilizations.

Originally, except for special circumstances, such as both happening to covet the same star system, there should be no conflict of interest between legitimate intelligent civilizations.

Resources in the universe are so abundant, planets and star systems are everywhere, so why would one civilization need to rob or invade another?

But now, if two legitimate intelligent civilizations meet, even if both civilizations have no ill intentions, they will still face this dilemma.

How can I be sure you haven't been parasitized and are approaching my side to parasitize us as well?

How can I be sure whether your appearance near us is a chance encounter or an intentional approach?

At the same time, even if our side clearly knows that your side has not been parasitized or infected, and our encounter is purely coincidental, and we do not intend to have a conflict, how can we be sure how you view us?

Will you launch an attack on us?

The foundation of mutual trust has been broken by the existence of these scourges, and it is almost impossible to repair.

In this situation, even for two completely benevolent legitimate intelligent civilizations, if they meet, the most rational choice is still to run if possible, and if they can't run, to immediately strike first and eliminate the other party.

Only then can one's own safety be guaranteed.

It's just that if this continues, how dark will this universe become…

Every civilization will be lonely. No civilization can trust another civilization, and every civilization will harbor malice towards any civilization other than itself.

Tom looked up at the vast and boundless starry sky.

Thousands of stars twinkled in the starry sky. But at this moment, those stars seemed to have turned into the eyes of demons, glaring fiercely at Tom.

Sighing, Tom withdrew his gaze and casually said, "Do you think there might be such a scourge in the universe, well, let's call it the Causal Scourge. Its specific form is to completely erase the traces of a certain person or a certain civilization in the universe, and eliminate all subsequent 'effects' caused by the 'cause' of that civilization's existence?"

A hint of confusion flashed in the Confidential Secretary's eyes: "This… I don't know."

"Alright then."

Tom sighed: "You're done, you can go.

In the future, as long as you contribute well to our civilization, I will not treat you unfairly. If you are disobedient, I will not be soft-hearted either.

How you choose is up to you.

Go report to Momolans. From now on, you Bluetoth will be the Blueprint Clan of Human Civilization. Momolans is the clan leader, and you will be a deputy clan leader."

"Momolans? Hmm… Is it him?"

Indeed, this Confidential Secretary also knew Momolans's name.

"Yes. He's still alive, go."

The Confidential Secretary stood up, bowed, and left the interrogation room.

Arriving at Bluetoth City, guided by a clone, he came to a conference room, and indeed he saw Momolans.

Momolans, who had already been appointed clan leader, was now in high spirits, full of vitality.

Some Bluetoth had already gathered in the conference room, and Momolans was at the front, explaining some precautions and such.

"Normally, Humans treat us captives very well. As long as we work hard, we won't lack any daily necessities.

However, there is one thing everyone must pay attention to. If this one thing is done wrong, severe punishment will immediately follow.

Although these Humans all look alike, if you ask about it, in Human culture, it is a sign of disrespect and offense towards them. You must be very careful about this…"

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