First Major Vision: Golden Age (Probability: approximately 15%)
In this branch, the Multiversal Symbiosis Template functioned well. Exchange between civilizations was frequent, most conflicts were resolved peacefully, and technology, art, and philosophy flourished explosively. Civilizations with different inclinations found their own comfortable niches within the framework of the "Core Protocol," nurturing one another.
The influence of the seven extreme rules was effectively guided and utilized: "Cycle" was used for the stable restoration of ecosystems; "Void" for periodic mental emptying; "Subversion" drove high-risk, high-reward innovation zones; "Unity" enabled joint command across civilizations during major crises; "Randomness" was confined to cultural activities that added amusement and served as a source of scientific inspiration; "Pain" was strictly limited to voluntary adversity training; and "Stagnation" became the guiding principle for relic preservation zones requiring absolute stability.
The entire Thought Sea displayed unprecedented prosperity, vitality, depth, and harmony.
This vision shone brilliantly, almost an ideal utopia.
Second Major Vision: Era of Dark Tides (Probability: approximately 35%)
However, more future branches were not so beautiful.
As the number of civilizations grew explosively and the network of connections became extraordinarily complex, the regulation of the "Core Protocol" began to suffer from delays and loopholes. Some civilizations exploited gray areas in the rules to engage in "legal" conduct that harmed the collective interest. Regional interest groups formed, and covert struggles and frictions continued without end.
The "temptation" of the seven extreme rules always remained. Some civilizations that had encountered developmental bottlenecks or escalating internal contradictions began secretly approaching and attempting to introduce portions of the extreme rules' power, seeking rapid breakthroughs or ways to shift their conflicts elsewhere. Although the "Balance Protocol" would issue warnings and intervene, certain civilizations developed "resistance" that evaded detection.
Society began to stratify: a "core civilization circle" highly adapted to the symbiotic network,