After the news spread, tension gripped the entire network.
A concept war was a form of conflict more terrifying than physical warfare.
On the higher-dimensional plane, "existence" itself was a concept.
If enough powerful consciousnesses agreed that something "should not exist," that consensus could become reality.
"What are these three fifth-dimensional civilizations?" Lin Ye asked.
The Absolute One pulled up the intelligence. "The first is called the Eternal Empire. It has existed for at least three eras and is extremely xenophobic. It believes only pureblood races deserve to exist in higher dimensions."
"The second is the Annihilation Church. It follows the belief that all things must ultimately fade into annihilation, and considers any attempt to defy natural laws blasphemy."
"The third is the most troublesome-the Rule Guardians Alliance, made up of more than a dozen fourth-dimensional civilizations. Individually, they aren't particularly strong, but their combined conceptual influence is immense."
Lin Ye frowned. "Why are they targeting us?"
"They each have their own reasons," the Absolute One continued. "The Eternal Empire believes we've given 'inferior beings' power they should never have had."
"The Annihilation Church believes our efforts to resist the dark era defy the natural order."
"The Rule Guardians Alliance fears that our breaking through dimensional barriers will undermine the foundations of its rule."
"In short, we've threatened the interests of too many beings."
Primordial Origin's projection appeared in the conference room. "This was to be expected."
"When a new power rises, it inevitably provokes hostility from the old order."
"The question is, how should we respond?"
Lin Ye pondered for a moment. "What is the essence of a concept war?"
"It is a contest of perceptions," Primordial Origin explained. "Whoever can persuade more beings to embrace their concept wins."
"If the entire Multiverse believes that 'the Superconsciousness Network should