Chapter 116: Are You Going to Make an Enemy of the Grand Plan?

"Warning: Your actions have attracted unnecessary risks."

"Warning: Your technology has been locked by the God of Wisdom. You cannot obtain scientific and technological development through natural research methods on this planet."

"Warning: Your culture has been locked by the God of Pleasure. You cannot conduct cultural development through natural means on this planet."

"Warning..."

All sorts of warning clauses kept appearing before Li Ang's eyes like a scrolling screen.

Either this technology was sealed, or that place was under attack. Looking at the map, it was suddenly filled with the smoke of war everywhere. It was as if the previous calm was only because the demons hadn't been trying at all; almost in the blink of an eye, the entire Antarctic front was torn to shreds.

To restore the load of the Psionic Spire, it must be supported for over twenty-four hours. While they could hold on with the Pale Army putting out fires everywhere, the players' supplies would likely be consumed significantly.

However, all of this was within the plan; or rather, it was going too smoothly.

It seemed that erasing the essence of the Soul could indeed effectively prevent Subspace from perceiving the surrounding environment, and some players had indeed begun to integrate into this world. But precisely because of this, although there were some discrepancies in the small details, the general direction had no problems at all.

The observation creation from the Ancient Ones began to rotate within the Wonder at the Arctic. This streamlined body, which looked just like a water droplet, was weaving lines and light in mid-air, constantly composing something.

According to Li Ang's perfect language talent, he could clearly understand that the creation of the Ancient Ones was calling out to all connection points on this planet.

It seemed different from ordinary myths; when the Ancient Ones taught these students, they did not reveal the fact that they had actually long since installed sensors on the planet to collect data. It was just a pity that even after reshaping the planet's Wonder and making that inverted high tower rise from the ground, Li Ang still did not hear any feedback from this Wonder.

Moreover, after placing the observation unit of the Ancient Ones inside, the entire Wonder gained many functions it did not originally have. For instance, Li Ang could now monitor and observe the vast majority of the land on this planet.

At the same time, his Observatory could also perform more detailed and nuanced observations of the firmament.

However, these were not the main things. The most important thing was what Li Ang saw: after he brought the current Wonder restoration process to a new stage, the more perverted requirements that popped up in the system. Those requirements that, if one did not leave this planet, could never be met.

"Wonder restoration complete! The materials required for the next round of restoration are: Ancient Ones' Anti-Gravity Module *4 (occasionally distributed in the Lustria rainforest), Modular Launch Platform (requires post-information age technology: Intelligent Aerospace Engineering or finding an Ancient Ones' Modular Launch Platform), Automated Management Unit (requires information age personnel to be dispatched into the Wonder for programming intervention)."

"You have already realized that this massive structure is likely not on the ground as you first imagined. The entire building is divided into multiple parts; the massive steel on the ground is merely a small fraction of a more magnificent sky structure from before. The Ancient Ones once built a steel city above this planet, using the tips of these tentacles to observe every move of all life on this massive planet."

"Their purpose remains unclear to this day, and their actions are not very clear to the living creatures here. Perhaps only when you lift this automatically repairing building into space will you be able to perceive some clues."

"You have currently acquired the ability to break the fog of war; this world no longer has any privacy from you."

A Spy Satellite—once turned on, it never turned off.

Looking at his map where every corner was displayed in minute detail, with black screens appearing only when interfered with by Subspace, Li Ang felt that this function was more or less redundant.

Although it appeared to be a perfect Spy Satellite on the surface, to truly function, it needed to be launched directly into low-Earth orbit. And currently, according to Li Ang's observations, at an altitude of 30,000 meters above sea level, there was that invisible but objectively existing Planetary Shield.

Furthermore, in the Observatory, Li Ang had more than once used enhanced observation methods to watch the spots where his conspiracy shots hit the Planetary Shield.

... There was no change.

No matter what instrument was used, or the Observatory, one could not observe any signs of wounds on the shield covering the firmament. It was as if it hadn't caused any damage at all.

It was clearly a terrifying attack capable of tearing apart the Antarctic continental shelf, yet that terrifying beam gathered into a single line couldn't even leave a single trace on the Planetary Shield. Although he was well aware of the despair of surface creatures having almost no power to fight back against a Starry Sky civilization, could it at least leave some marks?

Not a single one.

And according to Li Ang's observation, not many people were even surprised or panicked by his act of shooting at the sky.

This was only natural. On this planet, arrogant rulers who were conceited about their military power were countless, as numerous as crucian carp crossing the river. Those great individuals naturally could not just keep their eyes fixed on the earth.

Countless heroes and men of virtue had all cast their eyes toward the firmament. In that seemingly beautiful and calm sky, that invisible shield was right there. Who didn't want to be the first person to break the cage? But clearly, at least Li Ang's strike this time was barely even an attack for observing the properties of matter.

If one had to say, the only data obtained was that he knew the shield on this planet was quite lazy; it was all deployed in a standard circle, and the arc of the internal sliding and the route of the counterattack proved that the dome shield in the sky didn't seem to have any active counterattacks or patterns. All it had was the ability to unconditionally reflect against the source of the attack... No, perhaps it was just that the shield was too smooth, that was the only reason.

"A perfect sphere, and based on the current situation, it should be a standard-issue item, without any targeting. Even the distance of the shot in the Antarctic and the distance of the shot in the Arctic are somewhat different, because the planet is elliptical, and there is an objectively existing physical distance..."

With the image of his initial shot at the sky, followed by light raining down in all directions, echoing in his mind, Li Ang calculated the damage that the invisible Planetary Shield could potentially support.

Yes, his technology was sealed, that was true, but he himself was still there.

Those damned psionic lifeforms intended to drag him into this permanent quagmire, using their rich experience in fighting messy wars to drag him down. Just like those great conquerors who died halfway before, if one only focused on the petty gains on the ground, one would fall into the traps of these monsters.

Those conquerors didn't have cheats, so it was hard for them to clearly understand how disgusting the psionic creatures born from the ugliness and suffering in the hearts of everyone on these planets were. From Li Ang's cheat perspective, these things were purely there to ramp up the difficulty.

Their existence was not for living or doing anything meaningful; they existed here simply because they didn't want others to have it easy.

Therefore, Li Ang truly looked down on these psionic monsters from the bottom of his heart; he didn't want to play the game at all. Whether pretending to be a player, role-playing some characters, or even showing mercy or anything else, he wished to dedicate everything to that great cause of expansion. Only the eternal journey, only the desire for the spread of that ancient, indestructible civilization was what Li Ang was truly interested in.

And for anything that blocked this spread, whether it was a god or a planetary shield, Li Ang would unconditionally break it. Even if that planetary shield was meant to block gamma-ray bursts, he alone could rebuild civilization.

But, he must absolutely not rot on one planet, playing so-called civilization games with these people.

"... Thirteen bombardments."

Fixing a tag in his agenda, Li Ang calculated, looked at the dense map, and finally reached a conclusion, drawing a circle in a larger ring outside the entire Old World.

Not just the Old World; just an Old World was too little. He also needed a part of the Serpent Spine Mountains of the Haran World, Deepwood, and the entire territory of Castano. And the entire territory of Northrend and most of the Broken Isles of the Azeroth world, as well as the Demon Island of Erathia.

A huge circular arc, a massive circular territory encompassing multiple worlds, could ensure his national alchemy—oh no, the Star-Strike Cannon plan could proceed. Although it was only a small part of the resonance, Li Ang still saw the various possibilities brought by the Psionic Spire. This Wonder, which could be spread and built, was a large-scale amplification facility recognized by the world itself; as long as it existed, it would enhance Li Ang's power.

Li Ang himself intended to use thirteen bombardments to test the strength of that planetary shield.

The first bombardment was on the Antarctic Pivot, using the overload of the Psionic Spires of the entire Antarctic continent as the cost to launch a shot at the 30,000-meter high sky. And the final result was returning without success, and because the observation unit was too lackluster, it wasn't even clear if any special phenomena had occurred.

But now, with the Ancient Ones' observation unit and adjustment unit, Li Ang could observe a certain point in the sky in a small part, and then observe the details of the impact point after the bombardment.

"The first to the sixth launch should be dominated by my personal guidance of the World Scar. If possible, I don't really want to hurt the people on this planet. First, build the Psionic High Tower, then use the Realm Ice Wall to create a Psionic Acceleration Ring, and try to shoot at the sky with different power levels."

"From the seventh to the eleventh, I will need to use everyone's power. I will extract all the energy of Subspace, stimulate the spirits of the players and all living things, expand my territory, and then try to use enhanced bombardments to open a rift."

"By the twelfth shot, the current Subspace entities and all Soul power will be briefly drained, which will even affect the cycle of life and death. This is the final bombardment that can guarantee subsequent survival."

"The thirteenth time will require... everything in this world."

Everything, that's right, absolutely everything.

All the magic brought by Souls, the spirit and will of all intelligent beings, and those supernatural products that have spread, will all be absorbed by the engine to release the final attack aimed at the firmament.

This world is a locked paradise. Under the interference of the Chaos gods, even if one enters the information age, the essence of how energy and matter are used will not change. Li Ang never intended to use pure technology to do anything. Since there are restrictions, adapting to local conditions and choosing the best way is the correct approach to solving the problem.

And if, after fully activating all engines and Psionic Spires and using the overload to the limit, even the power that could gradually tear this massive planet apart within a year cannot shake the world's shield, then Li Ang also has some backup plans. It's just that Li Ang really hates that kind of backup plan. Although he doesn't like the original world, he still has some feelings for it.

"Planetary-level Wonder, Star-Strike Cannon base... yes, that's decided."

Constructing in his mind a weapon that was too brutal for this world, Li Ang nodded and snapped his fingers. Subsequently, that unimaginable document spread throughout the countless Star-Bearer networks.

The knowledge and cognition of the Star-Bearers were already connected to Li Ang; they knew clearly that after industrialization, there should be a more unimaginably magnificent world. But any thinking was futile, and only Li Ang, who was far beyond the concepts of this world, could think normally.

Therefore, the Star-Bearers had no hesitation or sadness in executing Li Ang's will and operations.

Not to mention that many of them had just been dragged out of the Elf's black ships; even those who had some thoughts would sincerely feel the anger conveyed in Li Ang's emotions when they saw everything that had been imprisoned.

Subspace is the mirror of the Soul, a projection of the will. The soulless have no Soul, and cannot truly become a part of Subspace. But that does not mean they cannot feel that pure anger coming from being bound. The source of that anger is so clear, making them obediently carry out Li Ang's demands, moving about like ants.

And feeling that there were no slackers appearing in his team, Li Ang also nodded in satisfaction.

He certainly would not change, but if these people really did appear, he would be very disappointed to expel them from the Star-Bearers.

If one does not even have the courage to bear the stars, how can one claim to be a Star-Bearer?

What they must do is take the first step into deep space.

It is just that before experiencing greatness, Li Ang still has one small matter to handle.

"Speak your purpose, Lizardman. I know you have a Great Plan, but I want to hear your opinions. I will magnanimously allow you to spout nonsense before me."

Looking at the Chameleon Skink pinned to the wall by invisible psychic power, Li Ang said with a face full of smiles, seemingly unconcerned.

"Do you... intend to make an enemy of the Great Plan! Warm-blooded Species!"

The assassin from Lustria, the Chameleon Lizardman, looked at the smiling Li Ang and growled out that accusation which was nearly taboo for the Lizardmen.

Changing the outline, four thousand words today, I am truly sorry! In short, it feels like everyone doesn't really like reading about players, so I will clean up the side quests related to players and merge them into the main plot, striving to give everyone the best reading experience!

(End of this chapter)