Chapter 190 There are no plans left_1
Under the influence of Lin Sen's slightly low magnetic baritone, Logic's mindset began to change quietly, like a gentle breeze that brushed over the waves in his heart, bringing a sense of indescribable tranquility, and his complexion gradually softened.
"Knowing that the universe is a Dark Forest, I felt full of dread towards this starry sky.
"Even if we can defeat Trisolaris, in the face of the more sinister Dark Forest, we could fall at any trivial place at any time.
"I no longer harbor any extravagant hopes for humanity to reach the other shore, and I'm not even sure if there is an other shore.
"This universe is filled with malice, and we have to face it before we're ready.
"To maintain a state of normalcy in the face of it all, not to rejoice over things, not to grieve over oneself, this might be what we truly need."
Seeing the increasingly calm Logic, Lin Sen wondered if he might have overdone it with his persuasion, as it was mainly intended to deceive the Trisolarans.
On the eve of the great war, it was also meant to make them interpret our actions a bit more loosely, given that their cunning had grown significantly.
It's unclear whether the Trisolarans have become "Buddha-like," but you must not go "Buddha-like" on us. We still have many tasks to accomplish, so take it easy!
Lin Sen comforted him once again, "Through these two hundred years of history, you might have realized.
"Whether the universe is full of malice doesn't really matter; what matters is the state of mind we use to confront it.
"Remember the xianxia novels we read before the crisis with Trisolaris?
"For a cultivator, being exposed too early to higher levels of cultivation is extremely detrimental to the growth and cultivation of their mental state.
"Those higher levels seem like insurmountable peaks to him, making him keenly aware of his insignificance. After facing some challenges and setbacks, he might retreat and give up.
"However, a cultivator at the lowest level, continually facing opponents only slightly stronger than himself, can challenge himself even if he occasionally fails, and eventually rise step by step to become the pinnacle existence of that world.
"Because he was always pursuing attainable goals, over time, his heart became incredibly resilient and could even cultivate an invincible spirit that feared nothing and won every battle.
"Although these are just stories from xianxia novels, how similar they are to the path of our civilization's growth. Our civilization level is still low, and we are already stretched thin in the face of Trisolaran civilization.
"But now, the Trisolarans have told us that there are countless powerful enemies outside, and they have turned the universe into a dark iron forest.
"We might be destroyed by an insignificant 'scout' the moment we expose ourselves.
"Knowing the 'cultivation level' of this universe too early is also a significant challenge for our mentality.
"But what we have to face, we must face. In the coming decisive battle with Trisolaris, if humanity cannot match their strength, then Dark Forest Deterrence will be our last weapon.
"During these two hundred years, I have been creating a 'Dark Forest' atmosphere, making humans experience the Dark Forest in advance, which is also helping their mental growth.
"Now, you should understand why I have always been reluctant to use Dark Forest warfare.
"It's not because we need courage to face the universe,
"but because we still need time to sense the Dark Forest, experience the Dark Forest, accept the Dark Forest, and understand the Dark Forest. Civilizations that don't understand the Dark Forest will not be equipped to face this cosmic expanse.
"That's my real Wallfacer plan; like my previous plans, they are all open strategies. Now, everything has settled down, and there's no need to hide from the Trisolarans anymore."
Logic, lost in thought, said, "So everything we've been doing openly is actually our Wallfacer plan.
"Just like you initially said, the Wallfacer plan, in essence, is PDC's open strategy, primarily to address humanity's own issues.
"Humanity itself is bound by too many restrictions and limitations, which are like shackles firmly clasped around us.
"The PDC is also using the prestige of the Wallfacers to marshal all of humanity's resources to break away from those constraints and limitations, and the Wallfacers, they don't care.
"The Wallfacer plan is essentially about using the enormous authority of the Wallfacers to break those fetters."
Lin Sen still used that unique voice, as if every word attracted listeners:
"The Wallfacer plan is a massive deception, not only deceiving the Trisolarans but also the entire human race.
"In my heart, it's impossible for humanity to defeat Trisolaris through a few hidden plans.
"There is no real Wallfacer plan. It's all about intimidating the Trisolarans and then leading them to make mistakes.
"Like when the Wallfacer plan was announced, the ETO also set up a public website, revealing their Wallbreaker plan, which was confirmed by the CIA as well."
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"If there really is such a thing as the Wallfacer Project, then luring the Wallbreakers would be it."
"At that time, we seriously thought that the day a Wallbreaker truly appeared might very well be the end for that Wallfacer."
"Actually, every time a Wallbreaker showed up, our understanding of Trisolaris deepened one more layer, and our direction of development became a bit more clear."
"And about the assassination order Trisolarans issued against you, if they did nothing, even if there were a Wallfacer Plan, they wouldn't choose you. We also would not be able to confirm whether the Dark Forest theory is correct."
"Of course, we could verify it, but without the status of a Wallfacer, in that situation at the time, we also wouldn't have had the chance to confirm it."
"This might just be the greatest outcome of the Wallfacer Project."
"From beginning to end, our plans were overt; some scheming plans did indeed occasionally achieve minor victories locally, like the time I dealt with the First Emperor of Qin."
"But such plans are almost useless in the warfare of civilizations; everything needs to rely on absolute power."
"Trisolarans may not understand that the highest realm of strategy is, in fact, a world without strategy."
"Everything is open, there is only the art of command, not the superiority or inferiority of schemes."
"Now let's review all the Wallfacers' plans again."
"Tyler researched Ball Lightning, and although he was broken through, what difference does it make whether Ball Lightning is used for frontal combat or for stealth attacks on humans themselves?
"This is essentially just the art of command on the battlefield. Two centuries ago, Tyler could not possibly have known about the achievements of humanity today. This kind of breakthrough was utterly meaningless."
"Rey Diaz's early research into Stellar-Class Hydrogen Bombs was also a project that PDC explored using his Wallfacer status. They abandoned this project when they saw that it wasn't very significant."
"Afterward, Rey Diaz went to build the Moon Base. This was not only my suggestion but also humanity's request. Advancement was too slow one step at a time, but with the privileges of a Wallfacer, we took a giant leap towards the stars."
"No matter how the development on and around the Moon goes in the later stages, it all originated from Rey Diaz's efforts in constructing the Moon Base."
"Hines's plan was to enhance our intellectual combat power, and he even invented Thoughtcontrol. This is a remarkable achievement as well. Without Thoughtcontrol, the Battle of Final Escape would have been difficult to implement."
"My plan is even more direct: to elevate the technological level of human civilization, to prevent humanity from suffering a great setback in civilization, and to strive to make humanity adapt to the Dark Forest."
"Dark Forest is our last deterrence measure, and I would certainly prepare for it, but to the Trisolarans, this is also overt."
"But we must consider, after achieving Dark Forest Deterrence, how humanity should adapt to the malice of this universe, and that is my Wallfacer Plan."
"Now all the Wallfacers' missions have been completed, just awaiting destiny's final choice."
"The power of humans today is much stronger than what I had envisaged. Although we don't know how the Trisolarans will respond, this is the best we could do."
"That's enough!"
"Let the commanders on the battlefield take care of the rest!"
"We just need to wait!"
Lin Sen felt helpless inside, "I've laid all my cards on the table, the Trisolarans should... believe it, right?"
I've turned over a new leaf, there really are no other plans, really!
The Trisolarans were naturally listening in as well. Upon hearing this segment, the Governor appeared thoughtful; logically, there were no flaws.
Were human elites just using the Wallfacer Project to break through their own bonds and restrictions?
Were the Wallfacer Plans we worried about for 200 years a deception?
Did Lin Sen truly believe that modern human strength could resist us?
Could everything really be so transparent, or were we overthinking it?
Yet there was always a sense that something had been overlooked.
No. 7 mused inwardly with a sneer: What is this nonsense? As if I can be so easily fooled. If your words are true, then pigs can climb trees.
But, dear Governor, please take care of yourself, don't be swayed by his blabbering.
PS: The Governor and the important Cultivators often underwent dehydration to reach the Battle of Doomsday. But the age of the Governor meant that by the time of Battle of Doomsday, he'd also have lived through two-thirds of his physiological life.
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