Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

"We'll talk about other things later. First, give me access to the resource star."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's request, Lilim, Hattie, and the Wind Prince did not show any surprise on their faces.

In fact, they had anticipated this scene before Lin Yi even spoke, and their respective think tanks had already given clear instructions—to satisfy him.

The resource planet SID-466 has already exhausted most of its potential through tens of thousands of years of almost frenzied predatory mining.

According to the latest exploration report from the three forces, the total reserves of the "Void Energy Crystal" vein deep underground on the planet, which once attracted countless powerful figures, have been reduced by nearly 80%. The core rich mining area has long been exhausted, leaving only some scraps and barren veins that are difficult to mine.

For this reason, this planet has long since fallen out of strategic priority among the demon race, the winged race, and even the arcane eternal planet.

The size of the legion stationed here has been continuously reduced, the frequency of patrols has decreased, and the strength of the defense has also declined significantly.

This also explains why the planet's surface is so chaotic now, allowing vulture-like space pirates and small mercenary groups to find a way to survive—the major powers are no longer willing to invest too many elite forces in this "white elephant."

Trading partial access to a planet with little value for the Paradise of Reincarnation, especially for a favor from the Abyss Doctor with a special identity, subtle connections to various forces, and astonishing potential, is an incredibly worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

The deeper reason lies in the fact that Lin Yi unintentionally became a key link in breaking the stalemate in the void.

The Demon Clan and the Feathered Clan, two powerful forces, are still embroiled in continuous warfare along their border. The soldiers and officers at the bottom of the ranks have long been locked in fierce battles, accumulating deep-seated hatred.

At the highest decision-making level, however, the situation is not so absolute.

The two sides have maintained intermittent communication channels in private, but due to the current situation, they have been unable to bring peace talks to the forefront.

On the one hand, a sudden and complete ceasefire would make it extremely difficult to quell the surging public opinion and the military's resistance; on the other hand, it was also necessary to maintain a strong image to the outside world and avoid being seen as weak and vulnerable by other forces.

Looking at the current Void landscape, Arcane Eternal, with its countless years of accumulation and powerful spellcaster system, firmly occupies the position of "superpower".

The Demon Race, the Feather Race, along with the Demon Race whose internal development is hampered by the Abyss Jar's continuous draining of their life force, and the Star Race whose population is small due to difficulties in reproduction, resulting in extreme internal unity and xenophobia, together constitute a situation of "multiple strong races".

These major forces check and balance each other, forming a fragile and delicate balance.

Arcane Eternal Star naturally does not want to see any race become too powerful and threaten its transcendent status.

They had tried to win each other over and divide each other in the past, but due to deep-seated historical grievances or incompatible styles of doing things, the results were always unsatisfactory, and the relationship remained in an awkward state of "deep-seated problems that are difficult to reverse".

Lin Yi's appearance was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Through the Wind Prince, he established contact with the elemental factions within the Arcane Eternal.

By chance, he also crossed paths with Lilim of the demon race and Hedy of the winged race.

More importantly, his identity as the Abyss Doctor and the Paradise of Reincarnation behind him give him a certain degree of neutrality and credibility.

An informal but highly promising "communication platform" is beginning to take shape, involving contractors from the Paradise of Reincarnation, elemental factions from Arcane Eternal Star, demons, and winged races.

This is the first time in many years that high-level representatives from these forces have been able to set aside some of their prejudices and sit together in a relatively peaceful and "legitimate" manner.

No one wanted to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break the ice.

Therefore, all three parties were happy to go along with Lin Yi's not-too-excessive request.

Regarding Arcane Eternal Star, besides strategic considerations, many spellcasters who knew the inside story also felt guilty towards Lin Yi, the "Abyss Healer," due to historical issues.

Both the Demon Race and the Feather Race had their own plans, but both sides knew that it would be extremely foolish to offend this key figure who might be the only one who could connect all parties and open up a new situation, all for the sake of access to a nearly ruined planet.

With the emergence of three contracts, Lin Yi gained control of the SID-466 resource planet.

On the branding interface, the progress bar representing planetary ownership and permissions soared rapidly, eventually stabilizing at an astonishing number—79.3%.

Considering statistical errors and the possibility of a tiny unregistered share, it is no exaggeration to say that he owns 80 percent of the entire planet.

"The collection of permissions is 79.3% complete. The remaining part is highly scattered, involving a large number of small forces and countless space pirate groups. The possibility of completing negotiations with each one in a short period of time is very low." Lin Yi reported the current situation to the Paradise of Reincarnation directly through the brand and raised the difficulties.

After a moment of silence, an invisible pressure spread like ripples, covering every inch of land and every patch of sky on SID-466 resource planet, and even penetrating into those deeply hidden underground mines.

Every unit or individual still on this planet, whether they are piloting spaceships, engaged in fierce firefights, living a life of debauchery, or digging for the last pitiful scraps, simultaneously hears a proclamation devoid of any emotion, directly imprinted on the deepest recesses of their consciousness.

[Announcement: Ownership of Resource Star SID-466 has been officially taken over by Reincarnation Paradise.]

[A mandatory acquisition of all remaining permissions is now being conducted. The acquisition price is based on the virtual average value standard.]

[Limit: One standard void time.]

Those who refuse to trade will be considered to have infringed upon and challenged the property rights of Samsara Paradise. Samsara Paradise will exercise its right of self-defense and take all necessary measures to eliminate the infringer. The consequences will be borne by the infringer.

There was no room for negotiation, no chance to defend oneself; only obedience or destruction.

Faced with this terrifying will originating from a higher dimension, the ferocity of outlaws and the scheming of small forces all seem so laughable and fragile.

The result is no suspense.

More than 95% of the privilege holders, after experiencing shock, fear, and struggle for several seconds to tens of seconds, almost stumbled and crawled to their hearts and chose "confirm transaction".

After completing the transaction, they rushed to their respective spaceships or teleportation arrays as fast as they could, wishing they had more legs, wanting only to escape this place that was about to become a hellish place as soon as possible.

However, there are always some who don't believe in evil, or who are blinded by greed, or who are truly ignorant and fearless.

A self-proclaimed powerful pirate group called "Bloodskull" is entrenched in a canyon base that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Their leader was a burly man with a hideous scar on his face, who smashed a bottle of liquor in his hand with a maniacal laugh: "Reincarnation Paradise? Never even heard of it! Trying to take my territory? Let them try! I..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

Just as the countdown ended, a figure appeared silently in the central plaza of the "Blood Skull" base.

The newcomer was dressed in a simple black combat suit, his aura was restrained, and he looked unremarkable.

But the way he appeared, and those emotionless eyes, made every space pirate who saw him feel a sudden jolt in their heart.

"The cleanup begins," the man in black said casually, as if stating a trivial matter.

The next moment, the sword light flashed.

The sword light, like a storm of death, swept across the entire base.

The energy shield shattered like paper, the thick alloy armor was easily sliced ​​through, and the frantic roars and howls of the energy guns were instantly replaced by the sound of cutting, before quickly fading into deathly silence.

Within ten breaths, the sword light receded.

The man in black stood still, never moving.

Around him were wrecked remains with perfectly smooth cuts all over the base, and blood that was rapidly cooling.

"Target cleared, privileges revoked."

Similar scenes are playing out simultaneously across the planet.

Some were crushed by invisible forces, some were torn to shreds by violent elements, and some succumbed to illusions until their souls withered... The cleanup team sent by the Paradise of Reincarnation used the simplest and most violent method to demonstrate to all beings that attempted to challenge its authority what absolute power is.

Three hours later, the notification from the Paradise of Reincarnation rang again in the minds of all those involved:

[The cleanup of SID-466 resource planet has been completed. Ownership unification rate: 100%.] The entire planet now truly belongs entirely to the Paradise of Reincarnation.

A vast, golden radiance was drawn from the depths of the void; it was a highly condensed power of spacetime, like an endless, dazzling celestial river cascading onto the SID-466 resource planet.

These forces of spacetime did not damage the surface; instead, they seemed to possess life, permeating every inch of the planet's soil, every rock, and deep into the Earth's core.

Under the influence of the power of spacetime, the void energy crystal veins inside the planet, which had been nearly depleted, began to revive at a visible speed, like seedlings receiving rain after a long drought.

New crystals are conceived and grow in ancient rock strata, broken veins are reconnected and widened, and barren mining areas are infused with new energy and become rich again... Mineral deposits that might have taken millions or even tens of millions of years to recover through natural evolution were restored to their former glory in just a few hours under the acceleration of this vast power of time and space.

This is another terrifying application of the power of spacetime that transcends ordinary human understanding: the localized interference and acceleration of the flow of time and the evolution of matter in the material world.

Subsequently, the Reincarnation Paradise combined massive amounts of data, such as the planet's current state, mineral vein distribution, and energy cycle, to instantly calculate the upper limit of future mining capacity, provided that the planet's ecology and the mineral veins' own recovery capabilities are not damaged.

A set of sophisticated mining rules was established, completely eliminating the possibility of over-exploitation again.

As for who will actually carry out the mining work, the answer is self-evident.

The number of employees in the Samsara Paradise is relatively small, and they are more skilled in equipment manufacturing, potion refining, intelligence analysis and other fields. Large-scale professional mining is not their main business.

Therefore, the Samsara Paradise directly extended a cooperation invitation to the most renowned "Miner's Paradise" in the void—the Apocalypse Paradise.

The terms are generous: Reincarnation Paradise provides the planet, security, and rule framework, while Apocalypse Paradise is responsible for investing all manpower, technology, and equipment in mining. Apocalypse Paradise can take 30% of the final profits.

Tianqi Paradise agreed to the deal almost without hesitation. Soon, the first batch of Tianqi Paradise's engineering ships and massive automated mining equipment began to land and be set up in the designated mining area.

[Note: The special mission 'SID-466 Resource Star Negotiation' has been completed.]

[Task Rating: S+]

[Mission Reward: Authority Level +1, SID-466 Resource Star (1% Equity) (Available only at Tier 9 and above) has been issued to the Hunter's Mark.]

The hunter can return to the Cycle of Reincarnation at any time.

With the mission successfully completed, Lin Yi felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.

Just as he was about to get up and take his leave, something unexpected happened.

Without warning, the space in the center of the conference hall distorted, as if the light, shadows, and even the rules there were being crumpled by an invisible hand.

The distortion point rippled outwards like water, and a petite figure, as if passing through an invisible film of water, stepped out and appeared before everyone's eyes with a light and effortless step.

She wore a bright red hooded cape that seemed to never fade, the brim pulled low to cover part of her face, revealing only her delicately shaped chin and slightly pouting lips that looked quite displeased.

It's Little Red Riding Hood.

"Shh!"

Hattie and Lilith reacted the fastest, almost instinctively, leaping from their seats in an instant. They became two afterimages, one gold and one red, and retreated several steps, their faces filled with horror and disbelief.

The fact that the newcomer could break through the layers of spatial blockade in the heart of the demon race so easily, without even triggering the warning barrier, shows that the strength of the newcomer has exceeded their imagination.

The air around the Wind Prince emitted a sharp buzzing sound, and a complex, multi-layered defensive array instantly lit up beneath his feet and around him. He had somehow already grasped a short staff that emitted terrifying energy fluctuations in his hand, and his eyes were solemn as if facing a formidable enemy.

The atmosphere in the entire council chamber instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Only Lin Yi quickly recognized the newcomer's identity. Although he was equally surprised, he was at least certain that the newcomer was not an enemy.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart, took a step forward, and stood between Little Red Riding Hood and the group of people who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy, asking with a hint of doubt in his voice, "Why are you here?"

At this moment, Little Red Riding Hood's aura was even more profound and restrained than when they last parted, like a bottomless abyss, making it impossible to fathom its depths.

Clearly, she has not only completely stabilized her situation, but has probably also gone quite far.

Hearing Lin Yi's voice, she lifted her hat and glanced at him, her face filled with frustration and irritation.

"Hmph! Don't even mention it!" Little Red Riding Hood huffed and puffed, completely ignoring the stares around her. Like a sulking little girl, she walked a few steps to an empty chair and plopped down on it without any politeness, even curling her legs up and hugging her knees.

"I spent a lot of effort and finally found a decent-looking 'paint' in the Endless Sea. I wanted to bring it back to repaint my fairytale castle and make it even more beautiful."

She pouted, her tone full of complaint: "But this thing is cowardly as a mouse and slippery as an eel! I had barely gotten close, before I could even see what it looked like, when it sensed my presence, broke itself into elementary particles, and disappeared into the etheric flow! It's infuriating!"

Lilim was, after all, the master of this place, and her knowledge and shrewdness were far superior to Hattie and Lilith's.

After confirming that Little Red Riding Hood was an "acquaintance" of Lin Yi, and judging from her words and gestures that her target was not anyone present and that she had not shown any direct hostility for the time being, she quickly restrained most of her outward hostility and waved to signal Hattie and Lilith to calm down.

Lilim took a deep breath, her lazy yet charming smile returning to her face. She stood up, took a cup carved from obsidian, and personally poured Little Red Riding Hood a cup of "Hellfire Black Tea," known for its calming effects.

"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly. Please have some tea." Lilim's voice returned to its usual tone, carrying a hint of respect due to a powerful person.

An extremely powerful being with unfathomable strength who can ignore spatial blockades deserves to be treated with the highest level of courtesy, no matter how "childish" their behavior may seem.

Little Red Riding Hood tilted her head to look at Lilim, then at the cup of black tea that exuded an enticing aroma. Her nostrils twitched slightly, and she seemed quite satisfied.

Without any hesitation, she took the cup, carefully blew on it, and then gulped down a large mouthful.

"Hmm...it tastes alright." She smacked her lips and commented, "It tastes much better than those bland elven dews. You demons have pretty good taste in this regard."

Setting down her teacup, she turned her gaze back to Lin Yi and stated her purpose directly: "That guy called [Color] is now incredibly sensitive to my presence, with an absurdly large detection range. I can't get close enough to detect him. However, I've discovered that he has a strange quirk: he particularly enjoys devouring 'gods'."

She stretched out her small hand and casually grabbed at the air. A thick, antique-looking book appeared out of thin air in her hand, with no words on the cover.

"Here, this is for you." Little Red Riding Hood casually tossed the book to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi reached out and caught it. The book felt slightly heavy in his hand, with a strange, cool touch.

[Hint: You have obtained the 'World of Nameless Gods' Key (Special Item).]

“This is a world pass called ‘Nameless Gods’,” Little Red Riding Hood explained, her tone becoming slightly more serious. “It’s said that there are countless 'gods' and all sorts of things in there. Given [Color]’s character, it will definitely go to that world to ‘hunt for food’.”

"So, you mean, you want me to enter this world to find traces of [color], or... lure it out?" Lin Yi stroked the strange world key in his hand, understanding Little Red Riding Hood's plan.

"Otherwise what? Am I supposed to scare it away myself?" Little Red Riding Hood rolled her eyes dramatically, giving him a "you're only just realizing this now" look. "Don't worry, you don't need to confront it head-on. That guy's probably not that strong in combat, but his ability to escape and hide is top-notch. In short, you just need to find a way to make it even slightly interested in you, to make it reveal itself to you even for a fraction of a second. I'll take care of locking onto it. The rest is none of your business."

"What are its specific characteristics? Besides changing color and running fast, what else?" Lin Yi needed more specific information.

"Characteristics?" Little Red Riding Hood tilted her head and thought for a moment. "It calls itself 'Color,' but essentially, it might just be a 'color' concept with its own consciousness. What it loves to devour most is the 'divine radiance' shining from the gods, using it as sustenance for its existence and growth. I originally just wanted to borrow a little of its 'original color' so that the outer walls of my castle could automatically change color according to my mood, becoming more vibrant and lively..." At this point, she clenched her little fist in annoyance. "Honestly, why did it run so fast! I didn't say I wanted to kill it!"

【Color】, an alien being that feeds on divinity and is adept at hiding and escaping.

Judging from Little Red Riding Hood's attitude, he probably can't refuse this favor.

Lin Yi put away the World Key, looked at Little Red Riding Hood, and nodded: "I understand. I'll go back and take a look in the next world."

Little Red Riding Hood finally gave a "you know what's good for you" look, jumped off the chair, and patted her red cloak, which wasn't even dusty: "That's more like it. I'll wait for your news, okay? Don't keep me waiting too long."

After saying that, she vanished from the spot without warning, just as she had come.

Inside the council chamber, Hattie, Lilith, and the Wind Prince finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Lin Yi didn't linger. After a brief farewell to the group, he activated his return privileges. (End of Chapter)