You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 140 The Collapse of the Star Trading Market
Within this series of plans, a brand-new organization, full of whimsical ideas and even a touch of playfulness, was born—

"Archipelago Production Committee".

This name inevitably evokes images of Japan's once-proud animation industry.

Its internal organizational structure did indeed reference the form of an animation production committee, establishing a series of positions such as "supervisor," "producer," "planner," and "scriptwriter."

The committee members will be selected from talents in various fields through an open global bidding process.

And so, a massive transformation project was launched in earnest on Earth...

……

At this moment, on Starfish Island.

Li Zhe's first day living alone.

The two ship spirits possessed his body and entered a long period of secluded synchronization.

He was the only one left in the Starfish Island villa, along with a flawless AI assistance system left behind by Star.

After Operation Sunset ended, Li Zhe took a break for a while and then took over the business of Jiangdong Shipbuilding Group.

It's time to think about the next steps...

Li Zhe glanced at the schedule.

First, we can collect an energy supply pack today.

Secondly, it's time to head to the Starry Sky Trading Market and check out the auction prices...

Ever since experiencing the fun of "cross-universe live-streaming e-commerce" at the auction, and incidentally giving Universe 2 a good scare, Li Zhe has been full of expectations for this "online mall" full of unknowns.

A while ago, I was so focused on "Operation Sunset" that I didn't have time to go to the market, which I found quite a pity.

After all, it not only contains rare treasures from various parallel universes, but may also hold key clues related to one's "foundation building" career.

[Commander, shall we enter the Star Trade Market now?]

The voice of the AI ​​assistance system left behind by Xing echoed in his mind.

This system is a powerful version that Xing optimized specifically for Li Zhe before he went into seclusion, combining it with the mecha system panel.

Although it lacks the lively, personalized interaction and form of the original ship spirit, it remains impeccably powerful in terms of functionality and efficiency, and can even perfectly mimic Xing's cool and rational tone.

"Enter."

Li Zhe gave voice commands to perform the operation.

He then calmly poured himself a glass of iced cola.

however……

"Ding-dong-"

A system notification sound, distinctly different from the usual one and with a slightly cold, mechanical feel, suddenly rang out.

The familiar virtual plaza did not appear on the panel.

Instead, a system announcement window with an official feel was displayed.

White background with black lettering, solemn and dignified...

【Respected Space Mech Pilot No. 7, ID AC010618-069】

[Given that the "newbie village" phase, which includes Trading Hall 42, has successfully concluded and some cosmic civilizations have already completed their initial leaps, the newbie protection mechanism no longer applies to them.]

[Following a decision by the Star Mech Legion's leadership, Trading Hall 42 will be permanently closed and restructured effective immediately.]

All members will be reassigned to higher-level trading zones that match their civilization level.

Your new partition is being matched. Please wait patiently for system notification.

Thank you for your understanding and support. May the stars guide your path.

"..."

Li Zhe was stunned when he saw the cold, impersonal announcement, and almost dropped the soda in his hand.

It's...closed?!
I've only been here twice, and they've already demolished the newbie village?!

This is even faster than some games that shut down in less than a year! Li Zhe subconsciously reached out and tapped the nebula icon.

The result was only a colder red warning: "Insufficient permissions, unable to enter."

Well, even the last glimmer of hope is gone.

Commander, it seems we've missed a lot of important information.

The AI ​​system's voice rang out at the right moment, still mimicking Xing's calm tone.

"Investigate! Find out exactly what happened!" Li Zhe said irritably.

I feel like I just bought a year-long gym membership.

The gym closed down and ran off with the money the very next day.

【Follow your orders. 】

Soon, a pinned announcement from the Starry Sky Trading Market's public information channel was retrieved by the AI ​​system.

The announcement's title was written in an epic gold font, each word seemingly burning.

The moment Li Zhe saw the title, his pupils constricted sharply.

[Warmest congratulations to the Blue Star Civilization of Universe 1 for successfully deciphering the true name of the ancient god, completing the 'Ascension Trial,' and advancing to Type II Civilization!]

It turns out that during the time when Li Zhe was focused on "Operation Sunset" and wreaking havoc across the Japanese archipelago,

On the other side of Universe 1, earth-shattering changes have taken place.

Song Yuan and Liu Yi, the two mysterious "magic mecha pilots," treasured the two "source books," "Classic of Mountains and Seas" and "Journey to the West," provided by Li Zhe.

They joined forces with the top sages of Universe 1 to conduct an in-depth analysis of its mythological system and ancient rules, working day and night.

In the end, they succeeded.

They not only deciphered the true names of the ancient gods that had long been lost in the annals of history, but also deduced a "mystical technology tree" that overturned the laws of their planet!
Psionic engines, runic armor, causality weapons...

Technologies that were once only in fantasy have become reality in Universe 1.

Their civilization experienced an explosive leap forward in just a few days!

Upon detecting this earth-shattering event, the high command of the Star Mech Legion immediately determined that Universe Blue Star No. 1 was qualified for "ascension".

As a reward, they generously gifted Universe 1 a partially completed Dyson Sphere!

Thus, Blue Star No. 1 completely broke free from the constraints of planets and entered the ranks of Type II civilizations capable of controlling the energy of the entire star system, officially graduating from the "newbie village".

As the price for their "graduation," Trading Hall 42, originally used to protect and connect various early civilizations, naturally lost its purpose and was disbanded and reorganized.

"I rely on..."

Li Zhe watched the raging waves unfold, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

On the one hand, he was genuinely happy for those "neighbors" in Universe 1, after all, he had contributed to their success.

On the other hand, a sense of peer pressure also welled up in her heart.

Look at other universes, then look at our own...

The difference is simply too great.

While I'm still struggling with "foundation building," others have already ascended as a whole race and started playing with stars.

Of course, Li Zhe couldn't afford to worry about mental exhaustion.

Focusing on your own affairs is the right way.

Just as Li Zhe was about to exit the now meaningless trading market interface.

Just as they were preparing to fully commit to the "bait city" development plan for "Third New Tokyo City"...

An icon of an encrypted package, shrouded in mystery, suddenly flashed on Li Zhe's panel.

[You have received an encrypted package from the Star Mech Legion's transit station. Would you like to receive it immediately?]

(End of this chapter)