Chapter 457: then translation of title

Qin Hao's vision began to surge upward at extreme speed,

It pierced stars, galaxies, star systems, galaxy clusters…

Finally, he saw the entirety of the universe.

A vast space with a diameter of ten quadrillion light-years.

That was not the dark universe filled with stars as commonly conceived,

but rather an…… slowly throbbing entity with countless intricate networks.

Those brilliant superclusters formed its nerve synapses.

The vast void areas were the gaps between its tissues.

And the dark matter network spread throughout the universe served as the nerve fibers transmitting signals.

This was an unparalleled, shocking sight.

【Analysis Info 001: Cosmic Biology】

The system's voice sounded especially cold at this moment.

【The universe is not a dead object, but a super‑high‑dimensional biological organ. According to the host civilization's cognitive model, it is most akin to——a brain.】

Qin Hao stared at the enormous neural network before him, composed of countless galaxies, and his breath nearly ceased.

"Brain? You mean we live inside the brain of a colossal organism?"

【Yes. All civilizations and life forms are essentially microorganisms parasitizing the neurons of this brain.】

The view zoomed in again, focusing on an active galaxy cluster.

Qin Hao saw those level‑seven and level‑eight civilizations.

They used powerful technology to extract dimensional energy, mine black‑hole resources, and even alter physical laws.

From a macroscopic perspective, these actions produced a horrifying consequence——neuronal necrosis.

【The development of civilization is the plundering of cosmic resources. When a civilization grows strong enough, its demand for energy damages the brain's neural transmission, causing localized "lesions."】

The system continued its explanation.

【From the universe's own immune perspective, low‑level civilizations are harmless probiotics, even aiding neural signal transmission.

but once they evolve to level‑seven civilizations and begin voraciously consuming energy and altering rules, they become——viruses.】

"Viruses……"

Qin Hao murmured to himself, a chill rising in his heart.

As it turned out, the so‑called advancement of civilization, in the universe's eyes, was actually a carcinogenic process.

【Analysis Info 002: Reset Mechanism】

The scene shifted abruptly.

In the previously tranquil cosmic network, a white surge suddenly appeared.

That surge ignored spatial distance.

Wherever it passed, the highly developed yet "lesioned" galaxies were erased,

all matter, energy, and information were reset to their most primitive state.

It was like…… the immune system sending out white blood cells to selectively clear cancer cells.

【"Reset" is the universe's immune system's antivirus program. It activates periodically, wiping out high‑entropy regions (i. e., where advanced civilizations congregate) to keep the brain functioning healthily.】

Qin Hao suddenly recalled the Overlord he had previously encountered.

The Overlord's trait of devouring and assimilating everything—isn't that just typical cancer cell proliferation?

And the "pseudo‑Reset" power it wielded might merely be a fragment it stole from the true immune system.

"If it's an immune system, then what is the Universal Alliance?"

Qin Hao asked.

The system's display shifted, projecting a map of the Universal Alliance's territory.

It consisted of several regions located at the universe's edge, relatively barren.

The alliance's top echelon—eighteen level‑nine civilizations—used an extremely profound technique to envelop themselves in a thick "invisible membrane,"

striving to minimize their energy fluctuations and disguise themselves as harmless tissue.

【The Universal Alliance is a group of latent viruses trying to evade detection by the immune system. They suppress their own development speed, cap technological limits, and forbid touching certain forbidden fields,

and attempt, through studying Reset, to find a way to completely deceive the immune system.】

"I see……."

Qin Hao suddenly understood.

No wonder the alliance's internal hierarchy is strict, no wonder they avoid discussing certain level‑eight technologies, even banning arbitrary large‑scale wars.

They are not peace‑loving; they fear that too much commotion will attract white blood cells.

"And what about us?"

Qin Hao posed the most crucial question: "System, where do you come from again?"

This time, the system remained silent for a full three seconds.

【Current civilization level insufficient; cannot answer.】

Again this answer, Qin Hao furrowed his brow.

However, the system then went on to say:

【Host, I suggest that Yanhuang Civilization should not hide in a corner trembling as a latent virus. Instead, it should evolve to become part of this brain—transforming from virus to brain cell, and even——a new consciousness.】

Boom!

These words thundered like a clap of lightning in Qin Hao's mind.

The pattern opened up.

The Universal Alliance was still thinking about how to play hide-and-seek, but the system had already been thinking about how to possess the landlord?

Good fellow, this isn't just black eating black, it's about swallowing the house and its foundation together.

After the information was taken over, Qin Hao's consciousness returned to his body.

At this moment, the Heavenly Palace Microcosm was utterly silent.

Qian Yin, Old Luo, and the others were nervously watching him.

Seeing Qin Hao open his eyes, everyone gathered around.

Old Qin, how is it? What exactly is that zero‑reset disaster?

Qian Yin was worried sick.

Qin Hao didn't answer directly, but instead called up the cosmic big‑brain model just generated by the system and projected it in the center of the hall.

Notify all core members, convene the highest meeting.

Qin Hao stood up, his eyes deep.

Everyone, whether it's the Alliance or the Zero‑Reset, I finally understand the rules of this game.

From now on, the Yanhuang Civilization will be neither a pawn nor a player.

He pointed to the vast starry sky above, his tone calm enough to send chills.

We want to be—the banker.

The meeting lasted a full twenty‑four hours.

As they walked out of the meeting room, Qian Yin and the other scientists' faces showed both the pallor of a shattered worldview and a near‑manic excitement.

Having learned the truth of the universe, fear is inevitable, but for explorers, this ultimate mystery is a deadly temptation.

According to this information, our current development direction needs to be changed.

Old Luo flipped through the freshly hot-off-the-press 'Civilization Survival Strategy B Edition' while complaining.

Before, we thought about how to show off our muscles; now it seems we need to learn to play dead.

Not playing dead, but mimicry.

Qin Hao corrected, his finger sweeping across the star map.

"The Alliance has survived this long by suppressing its own fluctuations, but this approach treats the symptoms, not the root cause—the immune system will always upgrade."

"The path we must take is to make the universe see us as 'one of our own.'"

This is the evolutionary path given by the system.

By parsing more rules, we will modify the Yanhuang Civilization's energy signature to align with the universe's underlying logic.

In short, it's about disguising ourselves as benign neurons.

What about the Martial Immortal Northern Crown Star Field over there?

Zhang Yunfeng asked, "That's our new base of operations; if we engage in large‑scale construction, the energy fluctuations will definitely not be small."

We have to thank those good neighbors for that. Qin Hao revealed a sly smile.

The Alliance likes to play balancer, likes to watch us fight internally—so let's give them a show.

Issue orders to Qin Zheng, letting him continue to throw his weight around in the Sea of Starlight—the bigger the commotion, the better,

so that the entire Alliance knows the Yanhuang Civilization is a greedy, domineering, resource‑hoarding nouveau riche.

Everyone froze for a moment, then reacted.

This is a case of hiding in plain sight!

As long as the Yanhuang Civilization acts like an unsophisticated upstart, disguising all energy fluctuations as chaos caused by resource plundering,

it will instead avoid raising suspicion among the higher‑ups about rule‑level issues.

Moreover, although nouveau riche are disliked, they are usually not seen as a deadly threat.

Also,

Qin Hao turned his head to look at Qian Yin,

"Fuxi's computing power must be fully devoted to the study of causality, souls, and rule‑based technology."

"The Alliance dares not touch this taboo openly, but we will."

"The Alliance dares not take this path, but we will."

"But all of this must be carried out only after safety is confirmed."

"Understood!"

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