Civilization's Fate Is Not Tied to Man

The news of Lin Feng being broken by a Wallbreaker spread like wildfire, regardless of who started it. Like sharks smelling blood, countless media outlets and newspapers splashed the story across their front pages.

Being broken twice in such a short period was a unique distinction globally. Operating under the assumption that the masses couldn't be punished, all sorts of rumors flew around.

"He was broken? Feng. Taylor was broken again?"

"That scoundrel really isn't suited to be a Wallfacer at all, he's useless!"

"Yeah! Useless. After being broken by ETO, he doesn't even dare to arrest people."

Some major media outlets obtained surveillance footage from near Lin Feng's residence through the CIA. Screenshots of the footage were published as photos, allowing everyone to see in the newspapers that the ETO Wallbreaker had walked out the front door brazenly after successfully breaking him.

"The Wallbreaker just walked away like that, can you believe it?"

"Is that real? Is this Wallfacer just a loser?"

"He's totally useless. I could do it too."

Of course, there were also those who didn't believe it, thinking it was too fake to be broken so quickly. Furthermore, the newspapers hadn't published the details of Wallfacer Feng. Taylor's broken plan, which further reduced its credibility.

"If Feng. Taylor was broken, why aren't there any details about his plan after being broken? This must be fake news! The media is deceiving the public!"

"It's true, I confirmed it from my uncle's second aunt's cousin's brother-in-law's cousin's neighbor who works as a cleaner at the Los Angeles City Hall. It's absolutely true!"

"Then what are the details? Tell us!"

Setting aside other countries for the moment, public opinion in America was in an uproar. The two factions, those who believed Feng. Taylor had been broken and those who didn't, argued endlessly, even leading to street brawls.

The Planetary Defense Council, or PDC, has supervisory authority over the Wallfacer Plan, a right that supersedes the plan itself.

After Lin Feng was broken for the first time, the PDC approached him to arbitrate his actions. Ultimately, Lin Feng had to give up the Macro-Electron Storage Plan to protect himself.

The situation was the same now. After the ETO Wallbreaker broke the 'Intelligent AI Civilization Plan', the PDC approached him again.

This meeting was jointly initiated by the four permanent members of the Security Council: China, Russia, the UK, and France. UN Secretary-General Ms. Sai solemnly read out the charter of the Wallfacer Plan and outlined the agenda for this meeting.

Lin Feng was not present. He was still in America and participated in the meeting via video conference.

The display screen was placed in a corner, making him look like a criminal on trial.

The Chinese representative spoke first, pointing out that Feng. Taylor, as a Wallfacer, had not faithfully fulfilled the loyalty and goodwill that a Wallfacer owed to humanity, had severely infringed upon the interests of the entire human civilization, and had tarnished the original intention of the Wallfacer Plan!

Lin Feng said, "I don't need to offer too many explanations for my plan, because I know very well that no matter how reasonable an explanation I give, as long as it doesn't suit your wishes, you'll think I'm lying and criticize me. Therefore, my answer will only be 'no comment'."

The French representative said, "Wallfacer Feng. Taylor, Wallfacers have an obligation to guarantee the most basic goodwill and loyalty to human civilization. If you are unwilling to defend yourself, we can only assume you are admitting it. The United Nations will discuss and make a final ruling based on your plan."

PDC rotating chairman Garnin asked again, "Mr. Feng. Taylor, is there anything you need to explain about your plan?"

Lin Feng replied, "I have not violated any PDC regulations. No one has been injured, and no one will be threatened. My plan has always been the preservation of 'humanity'."

The British representative nodded and replied, "We do not deny your original intention, but the Solar System is already narrow enough that it cannot accommodate two civilizations, Mr. Taylor."

Entrusting the survival of human civilization to another civilization? What a joke! No country on Earth could accept this!

The fate of civilization does not rest on one person!

Lin Feng retorted, "The existence of civilization is merely relative. Do the Trisolarans consider us humans a civilization? Aren't we just bugs?"

"Unfortunately, Mr. Taylor, the risk of your plan is too great, and humanity cannot accept it," said the American representative.

Lin Feng fell silent. Even America, which should have supported him the most, stood on the opposing side. Lin Feng knew that no matter how much he argued now, he couldn't convince the PDC to approve the 'Intelligent AI Civilization Plan'.

For the Intelligent AI Civilization Plan to succeed, it had to find a different path.

"...I know you won't agree with my ideas. I will abandon this plan."

Lin Feng shrugged with a relaxed expression, indicating he would no longer insist on the plan. He proposed:

"But I hope the application of intelligent AI can continue to be vigorously promoted. For human civilization to confront the Trisolarans, our current productivity is far from enough. Humans are still humans; too fragile and too complex."

"We don't have much time, only a few hundred years."

Representatives from various countries discussed it, holding reservations about Lin Feng's proposal.

However, it was much better than before. At least the opposition was not as strong, as Lin Feng was stating a fact: human productivity was still far from enough to defeat the Trisolarans.

As the conference progressed to this point, UN Secretary-General Ms. Sai slowly spoke, her voice like a judge's final verdict.

"Mr. Taylor, we will discuss your suggestion in subsequent meetings."

"Now, Mr. Taylor, all your orders related to intelligent AI as a Wallfacer are declared invalid, and you will be removed from the Intelligent Revolution Plan. Do you agree?"

Just like with the Macro-Electron Storage Plan, the PDC demanded Lin Feng relinquish all rights to the Intelligent Revolution Plan.

With a formulaic smile, Lin Feng replied.

"Agreed."

"Ugh, what a hassle."

After the UN meeting, Lin Feng felt completely drained, collapsing onto his sofa like a dried fish.

He couldn't help but sigh for the true Wallfacer, 'Mozi'. He had infiltrated ETO, and with ETO's influence, he had finally found a way out for humanity using Trisolaran resources, only for humanity not to accept it.

Could this be considered a betrayal?

Recalling how humanity gradually degenerated in the original work, ultimately leading to self-destruction with only a few ships of survivors, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh.

"A bunch of arrogant fellows, no wonder things turned out that way later..." Lin Feng muttered to himself.

Having read the original work, Lin Feng thought about more distant matters. If Luo Ji could handle the Trisolarans, what about the Singer Civilization?

Even if he cooperated with Luo Ji and completely resolved the Dark Forest Crisis, wouldn't similar crises reappear after his death?

No, they would, but would there still be saviors like Luo Ji at that time?

Unable to find an answer, Lin Feng, after a period of internal struggle, called for the maid.

"Make arrangements, I need to go out."

"Where to?" the maid asked.

Lin Feng sighed deeply and said, "To Dai Weisi's institute."

"Understood, Mr. Taylor."

The maid nodded.