With an excess of origin energy, he didn''t know how to spend, Maximus envisioned transforming the Etherium Realm Void Region into the heart of the Aeon Plane.

    A culmination of everything—knowledge, power, status, wealth—everything one could imagine.

    To achieve such a feat, his first thought was to build, build, and build.

    The first step was the creation of artificial void outposts—the defensive security and starry weapons to prepare for the feature.

    Not only would they defend against forces in the Aeon Plane, but they would also serve as the last bastion against the impending dark disaster.

    From various void weapons, ships, towers, and supporting facilities, the defensive capabilities of the Etherium Realm Void Region would be complete.

    Next was the physical manifestation of the Tower of Knowledge.

    Having advanced to the Absolute of Law, Maximus began to feel the limitations of the Virtual Realm.

    Although convenient—accessible to nearly every being in the Aeon Plane—it was not secure enough.

    Relying on others was never a good idea.

    If things went south or the Virtual Realm stopped functioning, the Order of Maxim would lose its primary platform for recruiting talent.

    Furthermore, a virtual manifestation of the Tower of Knowledge was not enough to showcase its power.

    With his advancements in the path of knowledge, Maximus had a grander vision for the Tower of Knowledge. Stay connected via My Virtual Library Empire

    He estimated that once built, it could rank among the top hundred architectural wonders of the Aeon Plane.

    Coupled with the Plane Origin, capable of nurturing and evolving everything, the Tower of Knowledge might even surpass his understanding.

    But before that, it had to be built in the physical plane.

    Moreover, with the Tower of Knowledge close to the Etherium Realm, Maximus could supply more origin energy, allowing additional cultivation floors.

    Right now, he couldn''t go all out, as some of his energy was being drained as payment for the Virtual Realm''s services.

    Even with unlimited energy, such losses were unsustainable.

    Then came the core attraction.

    To make the Etherium Realm Void Region the true center of the Aeon Plane, it needed a defining feature.

    Although Maximus only required a portion, they couldn''t help but be intrigued by his request.

    Having explored the path of knowledge, the other paths should hold little value to him.

    It wouldn''t harm them, even if Maximus somehow used it against them.

    A path of law was merely an external manifestation of strength and control over the Aeon Plane''s origin of laws.

    While a source of power, it only boosted their strength, not interfering with their core being.

    Even if they lost part of their path of law, they would, at worst, be weakened.

    "It''s to further my pursuit of knowledge," Maximus explained.

    "Each path has its own merits. By studying their strengths and weaknesses, I can refine and strengthen my own."

    Although not entirely true, it was a plausible justification for someone following the path of knowledge.

    Of course, the real reason why Maximus needed a part of their path of law was to merge it with the source of knowledge.

    He had not forgotten his ultimate goal.

    To turn omniscience into omnipotence, assimilating all paths and fusing with all the myriads of ultimate materials and treasures.

    Maximus wanted to reach a higher state than the Absolute, to elevate the path of knowledge beyond even the Aeon Plane itself.

    For such a grand vision, he required every path of law he could obtain and every ultimate material and treasure in existence.

    Meanwhile, hearing his reasoning, most powerhouses accepted his words without suspicion, unaware of his true intentions.

    Enthralled by the future he painted before them, their minds were too clouded to question further.

    Calming down, they turned to Maximus in eagerness.

    "When do we begin?"

    "Begin?" Maximus smirked.

    "Everything starts now. Just follow the plan, and I will never default on my payment."

    With his declaration, the crowd erupted into action, rushing to take on every mission they could.