While Lu PingAn and his group were still locked in a bitter struggle in the Evolution World, Earth itself had not been idle either.
Those returning to the planet probably felt, at first glance upon seeing their Mother Star, that they had somehow taken a wrong turn.
"Is this... still Earth?"
"What's that ring outside? Have housing prices risen so much that people need to build homes in outer space?"
"Watch what you say. Gods live up there. You probably can't afford the property prices there."
Sky Elevators and satellite ring belts were originally highly advanced technologies, but with mechanical lifeforms filling the skies, divine angels, Rule-level powerhouses, and God's Ark lending aid, there was practically no technical barrier left.
And even if there was, extraordinary power could simply force its way past it.
"What? You're saying atmospheric adhesive isn't reliable? Then piece it together with the concept of 'connection.'"
"The metal isn't strong enough? Try Void's Fantasy Metal. We have several gods from the metallurgy line."
"No rockets to send materials into the sky? Is that really difficult? Just find a True God and use divine kingdom teleportation. Have their divine envoys help deliver the goods."
Thus, during the half year or so that Lu PingAn had been struggling in another world, two intersecting metal rings had already been constructed around Earth, along with at least thirty Sky Elevators.
Large quantities of supplies and guard forces were transported into space. Several special zones for people from other worlds had even been established on the star rings, and the accompanying entry inspections no longer took place on the surface.
Between the ground and the sky rings, aerospace planes, angels, and flying behemoths constantly came and went. Everywhere was bustling with transportation and construction.
The era seemed completely different.
"...The last