Chapter 620: Choices

The internet was abuzz with activity, and new terms emerged, instantly becoming a huge sensation.

But after their discussions, netizens soon returned to the game.

"Pixel Fusion" was personally confirmed to be the method by which these strange pixel creatures passed on their lineage. There were no probability issues; it essentially guaranteed the creation of an offspring.

Within a day or two, to their amazement, these netizens watched a small pixel creature appear. Although its face was a mosaic of pixels and it looked similar to themselves, even seeming a bit cute and naive, everyone was stunned.

"Holy cow?!""That fast?""It feels like they just hugged and had one?""As pure as the Celestials?""Kissing gets you pregnant?""As expected of mosaics, symbolizing harmony!""Hahahah! It makes me want to burst into song: 'Ah, if everyone were filled with mosaics, there would be no pornography or bloodshed, and the world would become a beautiful place!'"

Many people's faces darkened. "You bunch of clowns, can't you be serious for once? You're parents now; you need to settle down after having children!"

Yet countless people still found it incredibly fascinating.

This planet was simply too unique. Perhaps it truly was a projection of high-dimensional mosaics, a planet brought together to symbolize harmony, civilization, beauty, and peace.

"It's like playing some online games where players get married and suddenly, naturally, a baby appears? A pet egg? The baby can be a summoned beast, whose potential can be cultivated?""That's awesome!""It's too realistic!"

These players were utterly shocked for several days. They exclaimed that this game truly deserved its national origin; it was indeed a game that loved learning. It had previously taught chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and foreign languages—all major core subjects. And now? Of course, one must never neglect ideological education, no matter how poor; this was clearly starting to teach the rest...

Art!It could even be categorized as photo-editing skills.

Suddenly, they unexpectedly accepted it and began raising them like babies.

Life had to go on.

They even treated this situation as the development of the main storyline and began busying themselves with farming again. Except this time, the farming involved helping these strange tribes, as they were determined to climb to the upper echelons.

Although they didn't say it publicly, the core idea had already permeated everyone's minds.

Bai Xiaojun was still the leader. He was now full of vigor and spoke with an official tone, even being called "Old Man Bai" by netizens. His classic catchphrase had become his trademark: "Come, be my son!"

At this moment, regardless of how people outside discussed him, he was seriously holding a private meeting with a group of players, issuing a four-character policy to be firmly implemented:

"A mother's status elevated by her child.""Rise to power through palace intrigue.""Install the child on the throne.""Rule from behind the curtain.""Control the tribe."

Now, the means of resistance had been lost, and they could only move towards a peaceful period. In short, this series of processes would ultimately lead to "ruling the tribe"—a roundabout conquest aiming to completely dominate these primitive low-pixel creatures.

Bai Xiaojun explicitly stated, "We must continue with the 'intelligence crushing' approach, subtly influencing them, and bullying the natives."

All the players were instantly stunned. "Can't you speak like a normal person?! Can't you be a bit more subtle? What the hell is 'subtly influencing them' and 'ruling from behind the curtain'? Are you trying to be an Emperor Emeritus? That hits hard, buddy!"

Of course, the players captured by the tribe could only make the best of their situation. The reality was clear: they certainly couldn't win a fight. So, could they only obediently act like subordinates? After all, they were defeated captives.

In any case, effort always yielded returns.Just being alive was good enough.

This game's hardcore nature wasn't new.

In fact, rather than saying it was a hardcore game, it was more like hardcore real life.

In real society, who hasn't been beaten down by life after stepping out into the world?

Do you think a second life, a fantasy journey, must be beautiful?

Becoming the protagonist of the era was clearly impossible. What was a second life? It was mainly about realism! Those destined to fail in society would still fail; if you're going to get beaten down, you get beaten down.

Even in real online games, most people aren't chosen protagonists; if you don't spend money, you're destined to get beaten down.

They readily accepted this.

On the other hand, however, those lucky ones who had originally managed to escape were now wandering in the desolate wilderness and felt utterly miserable.

They had been very happy initially.

Out of so many, only a few of them had managed to escape. But now, surviving alone in the wilderness felt a bit difficult. How long could one person last? A very realistic question presented itself: Should they voluntarily walk into the trap? To have children?

"This is too hard!"

So, the second wave of discussions began.

Bai Xiaojun told them, "According to my analysis, you currently have three paths. The first is to continue wandering by yourselves. The second is to join the Cube Tribe..."

"What's the third?" someone asked.

"The third is to join the Octahedron Tribe."

"What's the Octahedron Tribe?"

Many people weren't at a high enough level, lacking the ability to climb to the top. In contrast, Bai Xiaojun, who was highly experienced, accustomed to captive life, and now a parent for the second time, had successfully climbed to the upper echelons and knew many secrets.

Bai Xiaojun said, "We can't see the Octahedron Tribe because they live underground as subterranean beings. From their name, you can tell they are octahedron pixel people, and they are enemies with the Cube Tribe... They are crystals, metal-eating, glittering gem-mosaic creatures. The Cube Tribe above ground habitually refers to them as..."

Bai Xiaojun typed out a line of text.

"The Land of Gems."

At this moment, after being captured, everyone truly understood the planet's structure.

Bai Xiaojun continued, "They also have some peculiar rituals where they worship the earth. I personally think it's the best place for you all, because the Cube Tribe no longer has much demand for you."

The players considered this, and it seemed to make some sense. The Octahedron Tribe, then.

Perhaps they could go there.

Someone asked, "Will you also be using the 'bandit chieftain's wife' method?"

Bai Xiaojun shook his head. "Of course not, so don't worry. They won't lay a hand on you. At most, they'll invite you to... 'hoe the earth' with them."

Xu Zhi's expression was calm.

"It seems new species are about to fuse and emerge."

He knew clearly what the characteristics of the Asura Path were:

Adapting to the environment, undergoing phased evolution!

In other words, in the future, as they adapted to this planet's environment, they would produce new species.

Otherwise, why would Caroline anticipate their path? It was precisely because they were equivalent to miniature creator beings, capable of enriching the ecological circles of countless planets.

"Let's go take a look at the neighboring planet." Xu Zhi glanced over, his gaze falling upon a nearby planet.