Hearing Max's words, Li Yue's heart stirred.
Indeed, a plan is always just a plan. Things are unpredictable, and no one knows if this perfect plan will encounter any errors.
He secretly pondered whether he should ask the system for help then, for instance, to provide a more perfect plan or solution.
Of course, everything is still just a plan. It's a bit too early to discuss this now; there isn't enough time.
However, since Max raised his questions, Li Yue naturally had to provide him with answers.
"Max, you've made some excellent points. Indeed, a plan is only a plan, and practical implementation requires more consideration."
"However, the 'Ark' plan will not be halted, nor will it undergo significant changes. That's roughly how it will proceed. As for your first question, 'Where are the liquid nanobots?'"
"Heh heh, I cannot disclose that to you, I apologize. However, I can tell you this: I possess these things, but the cost of manufacturing them is very high, and I cannot produce them at this moment. For this, I require the assistance of both of you; this will accelerate the process. As for the specifics of what to do, I will assign each of you a task. As long as you complete your tasks, I will handle the rest myself!"
In fact, the 'liquid nanobots' reside within the system. If Li Yue wishes to obtain their manufacturing technology, he must complete tasks to acquire sufficient origin energy.
At that time, whether it's by spending origin energy to have the system materialize them or through a lottery draw, it will be possible.
It's just that they are very expensive, and the current Li Yue doesn't possess that much energy. Therefore, he requires time, a significant amount of time, enough for him to complete more tasks and acquire sufficient origin energy.
As long as the origin energy is sufficient, nothing will be a problem.
"As for your second point, you are also absolutely correct. Although Noah is a strong AI, it is still merely an artificial intelligence. There exists the possibility of it being manipulated by others, particularly mutants. Mutants possessing abilities to control electronics, networks, or programs undoubtedly exist!"
"This is an oversight on my part; I hadn't considered the mutant aspect. But it doesn't matter, I already have a countermeasure."
Li Yue sat on the recliner and lightly cleared his throat, "Artificial intelligence always falls under the category of program data, and it carries a certain degree of risk. Therefore, to prevent Noah from being controlled and the 'liquid nanobots' from being seized by others, Noah must be upgraded!"
"As long as Noah becomes a true intelligent life form, possessing his own thoughts and soul, then within the network, he will be a god. He will no longer be a mass of cold data, and the danger of being controlled by those peculiar mutants will cease to exist!"
"However, similarly, this also requires time!"
"As for your third point, heh heh, the 'liquid nanobots' being discovered and people suspecting I was behind it?"
"Firstly, nanobots are incredibly difficult to detect. When they infiltrate a user's home, they might transform into a nail on a doorframe, a screw on a television, a charm on your key, or even a tuft of hair on a toy doll..."
"It can simulate anything. To detect it, heh heh, I don't believe current human technology is capable of that!"
"As for whether people will suspect I was responsible after the explosion?" For this, Li Yue sneered, "So what if they find out!"
"It's better if they find out. Only when they are hurt will they feel fear. As for wanting to assassinate me or the like, heh heh, rest assured, the moment they discover it, they will definitely come to me to negotiate. After all, this thing is quite impactful!"
"And as for negotiation, as long as I state that if I perish, the world will be destroyed with me, what could they possibly do to me?"
"What if they don't believe you?" Max asked again.
"Don't believe? They won't have a choice but to believe. And what if they don't? Do they dare kill me? As long as that seed is planted in their hearts, they won't possess the courage!"
"They lack the ability to detect the liquid nanobots in disguise,"
"Under the principle of 'fear of damaging the vase while hitting the rat' (fear of collateral damage), they wouldn't dare act carelessly. After all, even if not for themselves, they must consider the safety of their nations and their citizens!"
"Furthermore, even if ordinary individuals wished to kill me, they would have to consider whether they possess the capability!"
Li Yue explained a great deal, addressing each of Max's points one by one.
The 'Ark' plan is to use the safety of the entire world to safeguard himself, and it can even access most of the information across the globe.
Information is wealth, and it is power.
In the future, regardless of what he does or what he investigates, it will be incredibly convenient and exceptionally fast.
This is Li Yue's objective!
He didn't come to the Marvel world just for fun; he also has his own goals to accomplish!
"Cool. Boss, I can't wait to see this magnificent plan put into action!"
Deadpool had already become a fervent admirer of Li Yue, completely captivated by Li Yue's astonishing plan.
One could say that anyone would be astonished by this plan, perhaps even terrified.
At the top of the Noah Building, in Li Yue's office, a profound silence had settled.
The three individuals were each lost in their own thoughts. Max was contemplating the potential flaws in the plan, while Deadpool was fixated on the sheer madness of the plan, a madness that thrilled him to the point of near-ecstasy.
As for Li Yue, he was contemplating how many tasks would be required to accumulate the necessary origin energy for the 'liquid nanobots'.
He even had to factor in the energy needed to upgrade Noah into an 'intelligent life form'.
Furthermore, there was another consideration.
Intelligent life forms have essentially transcended programs and data. They possess independent thought, their own perspectives, and their own worldviews.
They can vary greatly depending on their experiences, such as Ultron and Vision in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
Both can be considered intelligent life forms, yet one is malevolent and the other benevolent, clearly distinct.
The only commonality is that they both possess their own values and are not subject to human control.
If 'Noah' also transforms into an intelligent life form, this aspect will certainly be the same. However, if 'Noah', after gaining sentience, refuses to obey Li Yue's commands, then what purpose would Li Yue's actions serve?
This is the source of his current vexation: he desires to upgrade Noah into an intelligent life form, but he also worries that it might become disobedient.
"Sigh, I'll just have to inquire with the system if there's a solution!"
"System, I wish to inquire: how much energy is required to upgrade 'Noah' into an intelligent life form? How much energy is needed to ensure he continues to obey my commands after the upgrade? Adding the cost of materializing the 'liquid nanobots', approximately how many tasks must I complete to accomplish all of this!"
"Ding!"
The system's voice resonated clearly within Li Yue's mind.
"Upgrading to an intelligent life form requires one thousand points of origin energy. To ensure a nascent intelligent life form obeys the host's commands, you can materialize a 'Soul Contract' to establish a master-servant bond between souls, which requires one thousand points of origin energy. Adding the five thousand points of energy needed to materialize the 'liquid nanobots', the host must expend a total of seven thousand points of origin energy."
"A standard task yields energy ranging from five hundred to five thousand points. The host needs to complete anywhere from two to ten tasks to acquire it! The specific amount is determined by the intensity of the origin fluctuation."
"Alright. I understand!"
Li Yue nodded, sighing softly in his heart.
With so many tasks, he wasn't sure how long it would take to complete them, but fortunately, he had two helpers. The three of them could split into three separate paths and complete the tasks.
This way, the speed would naturally be significantly faster.
Although neither Deadpool nor Max possesses the system, as long as they complete the system's tasks, the world's origin will fluctuate, allowing the system to then siphon the energy.
This holds true regardless of who completes the task.
The same applies to others.
The world's origin usually resembles stagnant water. In such a state, the current system finds it difficult to siphon energy, practically having no means to do so.
Only when matters the origin focuses upon are altered or reversed will the origin fluctuate. The intensity of the fluctuation is determined by the degree of your change. In other words, if you were to completely disrupt and drastically alter the appearance of the Marvel world, the world's origin might even become turbulent.
However, this is exceedingly difficult and easily leads to being targeted and locked onto by the world's origin, resulting in either repulsion or being annihilated into dust.
Even when Li Yue previously unveiled the groundbreaking virtual device, the Marvel world's origin didn't fluctuate significantly. After all, such a thing was no longer novel within this universe.
Therefore, Li Yue finds it difficult to fathom what level of change would cause the Marvel world's origin to become turbulent, to go completely wild.
After all, Earth is merely one planet within the Marvel world. The Marvel world is boundless, simply too immense.
Although Earth is one of the origin's primary points of focus, it is not the sole one.
Whether it's Asgard, the Dark Elves, or Thanos, cosmic empires, Star-Lord, various deities, various races, and a multitude of other places, forces, or individuals, all represent points of focus, both major and minor.
Earth is not an exception.
Therefore, for Li Yue to siphon the one million origin energy required to upgrade the system, he still has a long and arduous journey ahead!
And now, everything is in preparation.