Reviewing the current objectives, the shortage of metal energy is undeniable, and the deficit is at an enormous scale. The Mechanical Court is still in its rapid development phase, making it difficult to provide him with a stable supply. For now, he can only rely on gradual accumulation over time.
Other channels can only warrant attention—with limited options, they might be worth a try.
Although the interstellar domain remains turbulent, with Azure Dragon as a deterrent, the chaos hasn't yet extended to impact him.
Even potential adversaries like Ryan are unlikely to act against him.
After all, he's just a student conducting small ventures, hardly reaching the level of gaining deep attention.
The next focus revolves around advancing the development process and striving toward becoming an S-level life form—this, too, demands years of accumulation.
Only upon achieving S-level life form will the true qualitative transformation occur.