Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

Lin Yi hovered in the cold void, with the planet K427 beneath his feet, which had been completely transformed by the Purge Agreement.

The massive metal structure resembled a hideous scar on the planet's surface, with a dark blue energy flow pulsating deep within the rift, like the dying breath of a colossal beast.

He was surrounded by a dense swarm of drones, and energy weapons locked onto his every possible movement.

Lin Yi was not surprised by the other party's refusal. To get these mechanical creations that follow data logic to voluntarily give up the meat that was already in their mouths? Unless he had an absolutely overwhelming power to force them to give up, or provided a path that was more in line with their underlying survival logic, it would be impossible.

“I understand the value of Omekra crystals to you. But your mining methods are destroying the value of this resource itself. The Omekra vein in K427 is not an ordinary inert crystal deposit; it has an extremely rare ‘elemental regeneration’ characteristic. As long as its core geological structure is not damaged, the vein can slowly self-reproduce under specific cosmic energy conditions.”

Lin Yi pointed to several areas highlighted on the light screen, which were the core locations of the giant excavation equipment of the Purge Agreement. "You are destroying the core structure of the earth veins. Once the core structure collapses, the Omega Crystal will lose its regenerative ability and become a disposable item."

【…】

Silence descended once more. This time, the frequency of energy streams spewed from several massive fission furnaces on the planet's surface seemed to decrease, and the swarm of drones orbiting Lin Yi emitted subtle humming as they adjusted their postures.

Although the threat has not been eliminated, the sense of impending destruction has eased somewhat.

[Deep geological scan data retrieval...comparison with historical records...match rate: 99.8%]

[Impact assessment of mining mode on the core structure of Omecron crystal vein regeneration...Remodeling and calculation in progress...]

[Calculation complete. Conclusion: The current 'planetary-level material pyrolysis' mining mode causes a 78.3% damage rate to the core vein structure per standard mining cycle (K427 local time unit). The estimated time for the vein to completely lose its regenerative capacity is 1.7 standard mining cycles.]

[Logical paradox confirmed: The existing mining model conflicts with the core efficiency principle of 'sustainable resource utilization'. Conflict level: Severe.]

[Stopping or significantly reducing current mining efficiency will severely delay the progress of the 'Revival Node' project. The logic core upgrade is expected to be delayed by 37.5%. This delay will significantly increase the probability that units of this protocol will encounter force majeure risks in the Void (such as: extreme 'Extinctionist' purgatory units, high-threat Void biomes, and spacetime rift disasters). Risk increase: estimated at 18.9%.]

The other party acknowledged the problem, but raised a new contradiction—the conflict between survival security and resource efficiency.

This was exactly the opportunity Lin Yi had been waiting for; the bargaining chips on the negotiating table began to tilt in his favor.

“Your logical deduction is sound.” Lin Yi’s tone carried a calm confidence, as if he had anticipated this step. “But this is not an irreconcilable deadlock. The Paradise of Reincarnation is not asking you to immediately stop mining or abandon this planet that you have already invested heavily in transforming. What we propose is cooperation and coexistence based on clear ownership.”

"The Purification Agreement must immediately adjust its mining methods and cease using the fracturing technology that damages the core structure of the Earth's veins. Ownership of the K427 resource planet belongs to the Paradise of Reincarnation. At the same time, the Purification Agreement will be authorized as the planet's guardian. As guardians, you have the permanent right to construct, defend, and rationally mine resources on the planet's surface and in near-Earth orbit."

"Any unit that enters the K427 star system without the permission of the Paradise of Reincarnation or the Guardians, whether it be a Void creature, another mechanical civilization, a Raider, or even another faction of the Purge Agreement, shall be regarded as a hostile target by the Guardians, and shall be unconditionally expelled or annihilated by all defensive forces."

Lin Yin could sense that the massive flow of information deep within the planet's core experienced a sudden and violent fluctuation.

Having legitimate defensive sovereignty over a resource-rich region is a deadly temptation, especially for the "Observer" faction, which is constantly on guard against other Purge factions and Void races.

This was precisely its core concern in rejecting Lin Yi's proposal—the development stagnation caused by the loss of mining efficiency would significantly increase its risk of being discovered and destroyed by other purging factions or powerful forces in the void.

"When the Guardians encounter a large-scale invasion that they cannot withstand, they can send a formal distress signal to the Paradise of Reincarnation. The Paradise will dispatch high-ranking hunters or direct combat units to provide support, depending on the situation. The level of support will be commensurate with the level of the invasion threat."

Lin Yi's statement clearly caused a greater stir in the agreement's database. The combat power of the Reincarnation Paradise contractors was recognized as one of the pinnacles in the void. To obtain their endorsement and support was tantamount to obtaining a powerful talisman, which directly offset its previous concerns about "increased risk".

"As a reward for fulfilling their duties as caretakers, the contracting parties have the right to continue using K427's resources for their own repair, upgrades, and proliferation within the framework of sustainable mining. However, the scale of any increase must be reported and must not exceed the planet's carrying capacity. Ownership belongs to Paradise, but you have long-term usage rights."

Lin Yi looked down at the mechanically modified planet, his voice steady yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"This is the optimal logical solution based on the current situation. You have preserved the foundation for survival and development, gained a crucial legitimate defensive identity and strong potential support, avoided the devastating outcome that would inevitably result from direct confrontation with the Paradise of Reincarnation, and fundamentally solved the problem of sustainable resource utilization. As for the Paradise, we have regained ownership of the resource planet, ensuring a long-term stable output of resources, and gained a planet guardian. This is a win-win situation."

[...Logical model being rebuilt...]

[Input core variables: Sustainable extraction (efficiency ↓, resource lifespan ↑↑, core security ↑↑), caretaker authority (defense sovereignty ↑↑↑, right to request assistance ↑↑↑), resource usage rights (retention, long-term ↑), ownership transfer (nominal change, actual control impact: low → acceptable).]

[Remove key negative variables: hostility towards the Reincarnation Paradise (risk of destruction → eliminate), and unsustainable exploitation (risk of resource depletion → eliminate).]

[Logical operation initiated... Full parameter simulation and deduction... Risk matrix reconstruction...]

This silence was exceptionally long; only the faint blue energy flow continued to pulsate slowly on the planet's surface, like the blood flowing as a giant machine contemplates.

Lin Yi could feel an unimaginably vast flow of information surging deep within the core of the planet, with countless possible branches being rapidly established, deduced, and evaluated, only to be overturned in an instant by a better solution.

The balance between risk and return is repeatedly weighed in search of a point that can simultaneously satisfy multiple core demands such as survival, development, security, and efficiency.

Time ticked by, and the atmosphere in orbit remained tense. The cold metallic luster reflected the starlight, and the menacing swarm of drones stood like silent tombstones.

But the sense of impending destruction has faded, replaced by a somber atmosphere of choice.

Finally, after a long wait, the signature electronic synthesized voice of the Purge Protocol sounded again, its frequency seemingly more stable due to the high-speed computation.

[After logical calculation, the Proposal 7-19 of the Anti-Corruption Agreement confirms a logical coherence rate of 97.3%.]

[Advantages of the proposal: Avoids conflict with the Reincarnation Paradise (Priority: Highest); Obtains legitimate defensive status and potential strong support (Risk hedging efficiency: Excellent); Resolves the paradox of sustainable resource utilization (Long-term efficiency improvement: Significant); Retains core development goals (Acceptable).]

[Proposal Disadvantages: Short-term efficiency loss (within acceptable limits); change in ownership (impact on actual control: low, acceptable).]

[Final Conclusion: The cooperation terms proposed by the Reincarnation Paradise are accepted.]

Lin Yi felt a weight lifted off his shoulders. He had succeeded! The most difficult hurdle was over.

He nodded calmly, his expression unchanged: "A wise choice, Protocol 7-19. Therefore, in accordance with the universal rules of the void and the supreme contract law of the Paradise of Reincarnation, we will sign a binding contract."

He stretched out his hand, and a deep light shone from his fingertips.

His access to the Paradise of Reincarnation was activated, and a contract unfolded before him, the meaning of which could be understood by any sentient being.

[Contract document generated. Protocol 7-19, the purifier, requests access to the contract network… Identity key verification… Confirmation successful…]

The contract contained Lin Yi's demands, along with more detailed supplementary clauses:
All sovereignty, ownership, and derivative rights of Resource Star K427 and its surrounding star system belong permanently and irrevocably to the Paradise of Reincarnation. Hunter Lin Yi, as the sole designated custodian of the Paradise of Reincarnation under this contract, is fully responsible for supervising the performance of the contract and for liaising with the guardians.

Protocol 7-19, the unit responsible for the purging agreement, has been officially appointed as the sole guardian of the K427 resource planet.

The Watchers possess complete defensive sovereignty over the planet's surface, subsurface, and near-Earth orbit. The Watchers have the right to issue warnings and demand immediate departure from any unit entering the star system without explicit permission from the Paradise of Reincarnation or Watcher Protocol 7-19. Those who refuse to leave or demonstrate hostile intent will be forcibly expelled. Those posing a clear threat may be unconditionally annihilated. Annihilation decisions are made autonomously by the Watchers' core logic based on preset threat levels, without prior approval.

When a Guardian encounters a large-scale invasion that its own defense system cannot withstand, it can send a distress signal to the Paradise of Reincarnation. The Paradise will provide support according to the threat level, within the fastest response time allowed by the contract. Support may include, but is not limited to, dispatching high-ranking hunters, mobilizing its direct combat legions, or requesting rule-level intervention.

The guardians are responsible for maintaining the stability of the planet's basic geological structure and energy field, ensuring that the core veins of the Omecron mineral veins are not damaged, and regularly submitting detailed resource status reports to the park through the contract network.

All mining activities that damage the core structure of the Omecron crystal vein must be completely halted, and all planetary material pyrolysis furnaces and related destructive equipment must be immediately taken offline.

The mining method employs the "resonant wave guided acquisition method" (blueprints and data are provided in real-time by the park). The annual total mining volume is strictly limited to 70% of the vein's theoretical annual regeneration capacity. Specific values ​​are calibrated annually by the monitoring model provided by the park, and the caretakers must strictly adhere to these standards.

The Guardian has the right to use K427 resources within the mining limit for self-repair, logic core upgrades, defense system construction, and limited unit proliferation.

Park Rights: The park has the right of priority to requisition planetary resources.

The park has the right to send personnel into the star system for surveillance, scientific research, or other non-hostile activities.

The Park reserves the right and means to unilaterally terminate this contract and reclaim all rights and assets on Star K427 in the following extreme circumstances: The Guardian's core logic collapses, rendering it incapable of fulfilling the contract or posing a disorderly threat to the star system. The Guardian betrays the contract, actively attacks Park personnel or facilities, or provides resources/technology to Park's hostile forces without permission.

This contract is witnessed by the fundamental rules of the Paradise of Reincarnation and the Void Tree, and has absolute binding force.

Any party that violates the above core terms will be subject to ultimate rule sanctions from the Void Tree.

[Completeness analysis of the terms... Logical closed-loop verification... No hidden logical traps... No self-contradictions or paradoxes...]

[Final confirmation: The contract terms align with the core survival, development, and security interests of the anti-corruption agreement, and conform to the underlying logical priorities.]

[The parties to the purge agreement, Protocol 7-19, have agreed to sign the contract.]

Representing Protocol 7-19 is a silver data stream composed of massive computing power.

It shot out from the core of the planet and precisely injected into the void contract in front of Lin Yi.

Om-!
The contract is established!
The radiance gradually subsided, eventually transforming into two miniature imprints. One flew into Lin Yi's body, while the other transformed into a silver beam that shot towards the metal planet below, merging into its core.

[Protocol 7-19, updated identity information: Official guardian of Resource Star K427.]

Core execution instructions updated:
Command 1: Immediately terminate the operation of all planetary material pyrolysis furnaces (Command has been forcibly issued, energy core shutdown procedure is in progress...).

Instruction 2: Initiate the 'Resonant Wave Guided Acquisition Method' technology blueprint analysis and the overall industrial system transformation plan with the highest priority (Resource allocation: 100%).

Command 3: Planetary defense network protocol reset, embedding the Reincarnation Paradise permission identification code and the Watcher's permission protocol... Defense mode switched to 'Alert/Permit' state...

Almost at the same time the contract took effect, Lin Yi clearly felt that the "feeling" coming from the planet beneath his feet had undergone a tremendous change.

It was a transformation from a “hostile predatory machine” to a “defensive node incorporated into the order”.

On the planet's surface, the flare-ups of the pyrolysis furnaces, resembling scars on the planet, were visibly dimming from their raging energy flows. The massive mechanical structures emitted heavy metallic groans and slowly ceased operation, like giant beasts whose fangs had been pulled out.

Meanwhile, in some pre-designated mineral vein nodes, new resonant wave generators began to rise from underground and were quickly deployed and assembled by engineering units, indicating that a completely different mining method was about to begin.

All the weapons surrounding Lin Yi locked onto the red light and vanished completely in the same instant, as if they had never existed.

The dense swarm of drones on the track changed formation in perfect unison, like guards being inspected, and began regular patrols on a more distant track. Their cold metal shells reflected starlight, showing no further intention to attack.

The atmosphere throughout the K427 star system shifted to a kind of "vigilance" and "order" with a mechanical sense of alienation.

The clouds of destruction have dissipated, replaced by a peace based on rules.

The contractual obligations have been fulfilled. The caretaker, Protocol 7-19, will continue to perform his duties.

The blueprint for the 'resonant wave guided acquisition method' technology has been received; core algorithm analysis progress: 15%. Estimated completion time for the entire industrial system transformation: 27 K427 standard days. Sustainable mining operations will commence immediately upon successful completion and acceptance of the transformation.

"If there are any abnormalities, especially signs of other purging agreement units or large-scale intrusions, just notify the park immediately."

[Instructions confirmed. The obligation to report information has been incorporated into the core clauses of the caretaker agreement.]

After confirming the completion of the task, Lin Yi chose to submit the task to the Paradise of Reincarnation.

The soft light in the private room replaced the darkness of the void, and Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Negotiations with the Purge Agreement may seem like a simple verbal exchange, but in reality, they are just as mentally taxing as a high-intensity battle.

Without delay, Lin Yi left his private room and headed straight for the attribute enhancement hall.

The improvement in strength is the fundamental guarantee for the completion of each mission.

Welcome to the Advanced Enhancement Pod. Your base stats are as follows...

Lin Yi closed the file; he could practically recite these tips by heart now.

After closing the panel, Lin Yi directly allocated 12 points to the real attributes without thinking, distributing them evenly at a rate of +3 points to each attribute.

[Command confirmed. Allocation: Strength +3, Agility +3, Stamina +3, Intelligence +3. Total attribute points consumed: 12. Enhancement program initiated...]

The attribute enhancement chamber is now operational, but compared to the significant improvement last time, the improvement this time is much smaller.

This enhancement only took about twenty minutes, and Lin Yi didn't feel too much discomfort during the process. Instead, it felt more like he was getting a massage at a massage parlor, except the pressure was a bit too strong.

[Enhancement complete. Contractor's true attributes have been updated:]

Strength: 127 (True Attribute) (+3)
Agility: 127 (True Attribute) (+3)
Stamina: 127 (True Attribute) (+3)
Intelligence: 127 (True Attribute) (+3)
Charisma: 89
Seeing that his Charm attribute hadn't changed in a long time, Lin Yi wondered if he should buy some potions with ordinary attributes to boost it.

The main problem is that 95% of the tasks Lin Yi is currently doing are high-difficulty tasks, and the rewards for these tasks are all real attribute points.

Unless he's lost his mind due to the void turbulence, he wouldn't use real attributes to exchange for ordinary attribute points, since the value of real attribute points and ordinary attribute points is simply not in the same league. (End of Chapter)