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.
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.
The Tower of Knowledge, offering unlimited origin energy, would accomplish this in a single step.
With a core attraction drawing people in, the next challenge was retention.
Endless opportunities—jobs that granted access to the Tower of Knowledge, the ability to exchange for ultimate treasures, and even strands of causality, were one thing.
But to stay in the long term, they would also need a place to live, rest, train, entertain themselves, and settle.
Thus, the Dimensional-Size Multi-Platform was conceived.
An artificial dimension anchored in the void, shielding even the most fragile mortals from harmful energies, with a complete, stable, and universally accessible origin of laws.
A place where beings of any dimensional origin could cultivate without restriction.
It would provide the most advanced facilities, supply chains, services, entertainment, and security.
Once complete, Maximus estimated it would surpass even the Tower of Knowledge in importance.
A hub for everything and everyone, it would be a grand destination, the true center of the Aeon Plane.
With security, a core attraction, and a multi-platform for all, his plan had come to a full circle.
Looking at the trillions of individuals gathered around the mission panel, a sense of anticipation filled the air.
They could already envision a grand and prosperous era—where everything was within their grasp.
Even the Absolutes couldn't help but tremble in amazement at the sheer scale of the plan.
Though the Virtual Realm had achieved something similar, it was not entirely reliable.
Once one reached the Realm of Absolute or even the Ocean of Law, they would begin to feel the limitations and constraints of the Virtual Realm.
But now, with this proposed plan, combined with Maximus' vast wealth and knowledge, he might create a second platform that would revolutionize the Aeon Plane.
Thinking that they would be part of such a grand project, excitement surged through them.
Calming themselves, they scrolled down the mission panel, eager to see if Maximus had laid out any other world-shaking plans.
Aside from earning contribution points through recruiting pursuers of knowledge and discovering new and unique information, the part that truly caught their attention was the ability to exchange the essence of their paths of law.
"What does Lord Maximus plan to do with the essence of our path of law?"
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.
"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.