Gamers Are Fierce-Chapter 669 - 667: The Wood Sutra

"No," Li Ang said, shaking his head. "Brain Worms are too unintelligent, and they might even lack souls? Anyway, they can't generate high-quality Power of Faith."

Chaichai blinked and said, "Then why not lift their intelligence restrictions?"

"There would be a risk of rebellion." Li Ang frowned. "A rebellious pet, at most, bites people. But a self-aware Brain Worm that betrays us could lead to unimaginable consequences."

Chaichai thought for a moment, then retorted, "Haven't you already set many restrictions?"

She knew very well just how many restrictions Li Ang—who, it seemed, suffered from persecutory delusions—placed on his creations:

The division cycle of fungal spores was limited; they would automatically die off upon reaching their designated lifespan.

Most Soldier Bees lacked a digestive system, meaning they couldn't feed independently or survive in the wild on their own. They had to return to the Beehive periodically to replenish their Energy.

If captured, they would immediately trigger a self-destruct mechanism, melting into slag to prevent enemy capture.

Most Bug Clan units had various defects in their immune systems. Li Ang, knowing these weaknesses, could release specific allergens at any time, triggering abnormal immune responses that would destroy them en masse.

Except for the Queen Bee, no Bug Clan units could reproduce independently. Even the few Worm species capable of self-division required Li Ang's permission to create new individuals.

All these measures were taken to prevent the Bug Clan from losing control.

"Countless literary works in human history have proven that creators must be extremely cautious towards their creations." Li Ang shook his head. "One can never have too many restrictions.

If possible, I'd also like all Bug Clan units to become species with a societal division of labor, like bees and ants. They would know their mission from birth, stick to their roles, and work diligently at their posts until death, without any thought of rebelling against the Queen Bee or their creator.

But that would require me to edit the genes for every new species, which is a huge undertaking. Currently, the Bug Clan is still in a stage of rapid mutation and evolution, producing new populations every day. It's not feasible to constantly apply 'patches' in the Breeding Box.

And even if the genes were edited, it would likely only be suitable for low-level, labor-type Bug Clan units that don't require thought, like Worker Bees.

As for the more advanced Brain Worms, I haven't yet found a modification scheme that ensures both intelligence and loyalty."

According to Li Ang's plan, the Brain Worms would be the command units assisting him in dominating the Bug Clan.

Information about all Bug Clan species was etched into their very genes, allowing them to instinctively understand the traits of each bug. They could remotely manage subordinate Bug Clan individuals through neural links, pheromones, or even brainwaves, directing them in foraging, reproduction, and warfare.

Furthermore, Brain Worms could take on the role of scientific researchers, to contemplate and analyze the future evolutionary paths for the Bug Clan, and even cultivate new Bug Clan species.

Of course, all of this was predicated on loyalty.

Upon hearing this, Chaichai rubbed her palms together, her eyes twinkling with a spark of wisdom. "How about... I give it a try?"

"You?" Li Ang raised an eyebrow. "What can you do?"

It wasn't that he was mocking Chaichai. It was just that this creature had completely devolved into a pampered pet, indolent and ignorant of basic sustenance—useless at everything except eating, at which she excelled.

"Hehehe, give me paper and pencil," Chaichai said, her expression triumphant. Six arms extended from the sides of her body, each grasping a pencil. All six arms moved in unison, scribbling and sketching prolifically across the paper, quickly filling an entire sheet. Then, puffing out her chest, she handed the paper to Li Ang.

"'Chai's Revelation?'" Li Ang read the title on the paper and raised an eyebrow. He glanced at Chaichai, who had her arms crossed and looked exceedingly pleased with herself, and patiently continued reading.

"In the beginning, the Benevolent Father created heaven and earth, light and darkness. He divided the waters above and below, naming them sea, land, and sky. He also created birds and beasts, causing the world to prosper. And so it was."

"The Benevolent Father was particularly fond of the swamp and the Bug Clan. He created the first worm, named Adam, and blessed it, saying, 'Divide and multiply, fill the swamps, and rule over the plants and fungi.'"

"The Benevolent Father said, 'It is not good for the worm to be alone.' So He split Adam in two: the head became Adam, and the tail became Eve. One male and one female, they were capable of genetic recombination, producing fertilized eggs that developed into new individuals. This was sexual reproduction."

"The Benevolent Father said, 'Sexual reproduction increases the offspring's ability to adapt to natural selection; this is good. Genetic variation is good.'"

"The Benevolent Father placed Adam and Eve in the Eden Garden—a swamp of beautiful scenery, lush vegetation, and fruit-bearing trees. The Benevolent Father cautioned that the fruit of the trees must not be eaten, nor even touched."

"Adam and Eve, tempted by the serpent, ate the forbidden fruit and gained self-awareness and wisdom."

"Self-awareness and wisdom were not good things. Adam and Eve experienced great suffering, developing pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, Gluttony, and lust—these are the Original Sins." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"The Benevolent Father was disappointed with the First Worms and cast them out of Eden Garden. From then on, the descendants of the First Worms—the Bug Clan—had to roam the world and endure hardship."

"Yet, the Benevolent Father still cared for His creations. He chose His closest and most trusted, Saint Chaichai, as His Messenger in the Mortal World."

"Saint Chaichai, heeding the teachings of the Benevolent Father, came to the Mortal World to lead the Bug Clan and teach them goodness."

"The Bug Clan did not believe Saint Chaichai. But after witnessing Saint Chaichai walk on water, raise the dead, and turn clear water into Otaku's Happy Water, they believed. They followed Saint Chaichai's guidance, transforming into different groups, each with their duties, laboring towards goodness."

"Those of the Bug Clan who did not believe in Saint Chaichai, their cells all reached the end of their lives and dissolved into slag. Their Souls fell into hell, forever suffering the torment of hunger and aimless wandering."

"Saint Chaichai said: 'Repent! All beings, including the Bug Clan, are born with Original Sin. Only by wholeheartedly pursuing goodness, working diligently, and devoutly worshipping the Benevolent Father can they be cleansed of Original Sin after death and ascend to Eden Garden.'"

"Saint Chaichai said: 'Eden Garden is the Benevolent Father's garden, a place filled with glory, praise, and joy, utterly holy and without sin. The loyal who ascend to this garden shall live forever with the Benevolent Father, enjoying a life of happiness and bliss. In the morning, seventy-two portions of fried-chicken-flavored energy cubes will be provided for their fill. At night, seventy-two measures of nutrient fluid tasting of Otaku's Happy Water will be infused into the swamp's pools for their play and delight. They shall be without worry or care.'"

"Saint Chaichai said: 'In the world, there are enemies of the Benevolent Father; they do not believe in Him and are His adversaries. The Bug Clan are the spear and shield of the Benevolent Father. They must follow Saint Chaichai's guidance to destroy these foes and spread the Benevolent Father's righteousness.'"

"Saint Chaichai said: 'In the world, besides the Bug Clan, there are other races of different appearances. They know not the Benevolent Father's righteousness. This is regrettable, but they can still be saved. Patience and mercy are required.'"

"Saint Chaichai's wisdom is higher than the mountains and deeper than the seas. The entire Bug Clan understood and converted.

Holy! Praise the Benevolent Father."