'Secret Realm Mage' Joey Tan Ryan, a hidden expert who lived in seclusion in the secondary dimensions. He was from the same era as the 'Foul-mouthed Elf King' Dylan.
There was no trace of this person in the current galactic history. He had lived in seclusion for a long time and did not leave any records. He only appeared in front of the world for the first time in the World Tree invasion version.
Mages were the same as Mechanics. They were the type with a strong foundation, and the older they were, the stronger they were. Joey had lived in the secondary dimensions for many years and accumulated peak Beyond Grade A strength. However, due to his talent, potential, and other factors, his level was probably weaker than the pillars of the three Universal Civilizations. He was barely ranked at the tail end of the universe's first echelon. Even if he did not count the Revivors, he could still occupy a place among the Beyond Grade As in the main world.
Han Xiao had a deep impression of this person. The World Tree's invasion had affected a wide area, and the secondary dimensions had become a battlefield. All the secret organizations and hermits hiding there had also become targets of conquest. They were all blown out, and no one could stay out of it. They had no choice but to resist collectively.
Joey was one of them. It was said that the secondary dimension he lived in seclusion had been severely damaged, causing him to have no choice but to hide with his base camp and fight guerrilla warfare with the World Tree Army. In the end, he died at the hands of the enemy and was swallowed by the World Tree.
All kinds of information flashed through his mind. Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, sized Joey up, and slowly said, "Joey Tan Ryan.
"Joey Tan Ryan … I was wondering who it was. So it's you."
Joey wanted to introduce himself, but he did not expect to be called by his name. He was shocked, and his face was filled with surprise.
"How do you know my name?"
He was a little confused.
What's going on? I've been in seclusion for so many years, so no one in the main universe should know my name. How does this person know me?
Han Xiao chuckled.
"I guessed it. Amazing, right?"
Joey choked and felt a stifling sensation in his heart.
How sarcastic!
He felt that Black Star's personality was different from the rumors, so he suppressed his depression and suppressed his curiosity. He coughed and asked, "Well, whether you guessed it or not, you already know who I am. I'm very curious. Why would the famous Black Star of the main universe visit my home?"
Han Xiao smacked his lips. "Oh, so you know me too. I thought you had completely hidden yourself from the world and didn't pay attention to the changes in the main universe."
"… I only pay attention to the news occasionally." Joey became more and more suspicious. He felt that Black Star seemed to have a deep understanding of him, but he had never interacted with the other party before. There was something strange about this matter.
"Really?" Han Xiao did not comment. "But not long ago, you spied on a friend of mine. It seems that you pay attention to a wide range of things, not just the news."
"So that's why you're here?"
Joey suddenly understood, and a burst of vigilance rose in his heart.
He had just discovered Black Star's visit in the secondary dimension and was wondering how this person had found him. He originally wanted to silently observe and guess the other party's intentions, but when he saw Han Xiao raise his hand to break the magic barrier, Joey could not sit still and came out to meet him.
He did not expect that the person he was interested in observing not long ago was related to Black Star. Now that the main character had come to find him, he was afraid that there would be trouble.
Since the other party had come, he naturally knew what was going on. There was no point in denying it.
Joey's expression changed.
Seeing this, Han Xiao smiled and spread his hands. "As the saying goes, those who come from afar are guests. You don't want to keep talking to me here, do you? Aren't you going to invite me to sit in your secondary dimension and have a good chat?"
Hearing this, Joey slowly nodded, opened a gap in the barrier, and made an inviting gesture.
"Of course. Come with me."
After saying that, he led the way in front, and Han Xiao followed him into the secondary dimension. The world in front of him suddenly changed. A lush, natural, and peaceful continental world jumped into his eyes. A huge city surrounded a white tower that pierced into the clouds.
Passing by from high above, looking down at the street scene, the ant-like residents of various species were bustling, and the atmosphere of the city was very harmonious and lively.
The two landed on the platform at the top of the tower. Joey gently snapped his fingers, and two sets of high-end tables and chairs, as well as a table full of snacks and tea, appeared out of thin air.
Han Xiao smiled at the side, as if talking to himself. "Magic is really convenient."
"… Please sit down and try my specialty here."
Joey glanced at him, unsure of Han Xiao's intentions. He simply did not respond and invited Han Xiao to take a seat.
The two sat opposite each other.
Han Xiao casually took a sip of tea, and a strong fragrance suddenly swept across his taste buds. It was mellow and rich, with a faint milky fragrance, and endless aftertaste.
"The taste is quite good." Han Xiao put down the teacup, turned to look at the continuous city, and said with a smile, "This secondary dimension is not bad. I haven't seen such a peaceful place in a long time."
"This is my home in seclusion. Everything you see here was built by me bit by bit …"
Speaking of this topic, Joey's tone became a little warmer, as if he liked to hear others praise his achievements.
Han Xiao listened for a while, smiled, and said, "It's quite good to live in seclusion here. It won't be lonely. I see that you seem to have transformed this place into a Mage Tower. You should have given this place a name, right?"
"Hmm, this place is called …" Joey suddenly paused, and said, "God Nation."
Hearing this, Han Xiao secretly curled his lips.
This old man thinks that I don't know that this place is called the God Nation, so he doesn't dare to say the real name. He's probably worried that I'll guess that there are three other Beyond Grade As living in seclusion here.
The other three are probably hiding as trump cards, just in case. If I make trouble, they can catch me off guard.
Han Xiao did not immediately expose the other party. His tone changed, and he said playfully, "However, I see that many of the residents here are from the galactic races of the main universe. You've abducted quite a few people from the main universe to accompany you, right?"
Joey was unmoved, took a sip of tea, and casually said, "It's not abduction. The main universe is so dangerous. I'm just helping some people to obtain a stable life. Here, they can enjoy the peace I've created for them, and there's no need to worry. What's wrong with that?"
"It sounds pretty good. This might be the life that many people dream of, but … heh." Han Xiao raised his brows, but did not continue to ask.
Controlling the lives of ordinary people was a matter of course for many Beyond Grade As. Regardless of whether they were willing to accept the arranged life or not, they had no choice. This kind of thinking was deeply ingrained among Supers, and it was essentially no different from having power and influence.
Han Xiao could not say anything about this, but he secretly shook his head. He did not think much of Joey's method of capturing people to play house with him.
The four God Nations looked like an independent paradise, but Han Xiao knew that under the iron hooves of the World Tree, this fragile peace could not withstand a single blow. Escaping would always be passive. How could it be so easy to stay away from worldly affairs?
Han Xiao knocked on the table, leaned forward, and changed the topic. "Alright, you've drunk the tea. Let's talk about business. The person you used magic to spy on not long ago was my friend. Give me an explanation for this."
"What do you want?" Joey secretly tensed up.
Han Xiao shrugged. "Nothing much. I just need you to tell me your motive, goal, method, and so on."
"You're in such a hurry to find me. Is the person I'm spying on very important to you?" Joey frowned, secretly wondering why Black Star would make such a big fuss.
Han Xiao blinked, looked at Joey's expression, and smiled.
From this sentence, he had a rough idea of Joey's background. This old man in front of him most likely did not know the inside story of the Holy Covenant, but for some reason, he discovered the Holy Covenant base and spied on it. He probably did not have a strong motive.
This person had been a hermit for too long, and it was easy to see through him.
"Do you think I have nothing better to do?" Han Xiao asked.
Joey was stunned by this answer. "No, you're in a high position. You should be very busy, right?"
"Then I'm here in person now. Do you still need to ask my attitude?" Han Xiao shook his head and stopped smiling. "Answer, don't make me ask again."
Joey's expression changed slightly. He was shocked by Han Xiao's vaguely revealed strength, and then became a little unhappy.
However, as someone who lived in seclusion, his personality was relatively soft. He suppressed the displeasure in his heart and answered in full detail.
Han Xiao observed Joey's expression, tone, and actions while listening to his explanation.
According to Joey, this was a coincidence. He said that he did not know the details of this organization. The reason he spied on this organization was because many years ago, when the Holy Covenant was capturing Primal Esper Ability users in the secondary dimensions, his' messenger 'patrolling the secondary dimensions happened to see it. He was curious, so he used a mysterious spell to mark the' concept 'of the Holy Covenant organization. If the destiny line of the other party changed or became entangled with him, he would have a small chance of receiving guidance. It was very mysterious. This was a spell he created behind closed doors.
Not long ago, he had a faint premonition on a whim, so he followed the guidance to observe the recent situation of this mysterious organization. However, the 'messenger' he sent out was blocked, and he did not see anything.
"You say it's just a coincidence?"
Han Xiao did not comment.
Although it sounded unreliable, there was no guarantee that it was the truth. The secondary dimensions were strange, and there were many hidden dragons and crouching tigers. The Holy Covenant organization had been secretly operating for so many years, so it was not realistic for them to not be discovered. They would definitely leave some traces of their activities, and it would not be strange for them to be seen by a powerhouse. It was just that no one could find out the organization's details.
High-ranking mages all had their own secret spells. Joey had stayed in seclusion for so many years and developed a unique magic school. According to the information from his previous life, his research was affected by the environment, and his magic was extremely suitable for fighting in the secondary dimensions. On the contrary, it was not suitable in the main universe, and his strength was fluctuating.
Han Xiao actually believed about sixty to seventy percent of what he said. Not only did he observe the other party's expression, but he also judged Joey's character in his previous life. This person was not a guy who liked to find trouble, nor did he work for other organizations. He was basically reliable.
Because of this, when they first met, although Han Xiao did not know how much Joey knew about the Holy Covenant, he still said that he was related to the Holy Covenant. This was because as soon as he recognized Joey, he changed his initial strategy and planned to pull this person on board.
Furthermore, Joey recognized him and was so obedient. Han Xiao could roughly guess what the other party was thinking. He was most likely moved by the Sanctum Revival and did not want to become enemies with Han Xiao.
All kinds of thoughts flashed through his mind, and just as Joey finished explaining, Han Xiao raised his cup and took a sip of tea.
"Okay, I understand now. Maybe it really is a coincidence."
"It's good that you're willing to believe me …"
Joey exhaled. He was so cooperative because he wanted to clear up the misunderstanding and did not want to have a conflict with Black Star.
At this time, Han Xiao changed the topic and said meaningfully, "However, this is not the main purpose of my visit. Let's talk about something else … You should be interested in the Sanctum Revival, right?"
Joey was a little surprised, as if he did not expect Han Xiao to suddenly change the topic. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded.
"Yes, I'm very interested."
Han Xiao smiled softly. "If you want, I can give you a share."
Qiao Yi was taken aback, extremely astonished.
He had originally planned to find an opportunity to contact Han Xiao in the future and try to obtain a Sanctum Revival opportunity, but he did not expect to get it so easily, which made him a little stunned.
This is the first time we've met, and you're already giving me a Sanctum Revival opportunity. Black Star is actually so generous?
Seeing Joey's expression, Han Xiao knew what he was thinking. He sighed helplessly and said, "Of course, I'm not giving you the opportunity for free. Currently, the relationship between the association and the three Universal Civilizations is stiff, and conflict can break out at any time. I need to strengthen the association's strength. As long as you join the association and participate in our front line, you'll have a share in the Sanctum Revival."
Hearing this, Joey hesitated and whispered, "But I've already chosen to live in seclusion.
I'm not willing to get involved in any storms that happen in the main universe … Can I join the association in name after it reconciles with the three Universal Civilizations? "
"You don't want to contribute, but you want a share. Don't you think that's too wishful thinking?" Han Xiao secretly rolled his eyes.
To even say such words in front of him, this person had really been in seclusion for too long and was already muddle-headed.
Joey said awkwardly, "Then, can you change the condition?"
Han Xiao raised his brows. "I don't think you're qualified to bargain. Besides, what else do you have that I need?"
Joey was speechless.
This time, Han Xiao patted his clothes, stood up, and slowly said, "Your hesitation is mostly due to your lack of trust.
You think that the probability of me failing is very high. I believe that sparring is the best way to dispel doubts. How about it, do you want to spar with me? "
"That seems a little sudden …" Joey was surprised, but after thinking about it, he did not reject this proposal. "Alright, I'm also curious about your ability. Let's go outside and spar."
Black Star had been famous for a long time, and Joey had been training in seclusion for so many years. He also wanted to see how big the gap was between him and Han Xiao. Sparring was always the main way for Beyond Grade As to communicate.
However, at this time, Han Xiao shook his head.
"You misunderstood. I don't want to spar with you. I want to spar with all of you."
As he spoke, he turned his head and slowly spoke.
"The three of you have been eavesdropping for long enough. Come out."
A few seconds later, three figures flew over and landed on the platform of the tower. They looked at each other helplessly.
They were the other three Beyond Grade As of the Four God Nation. They thought that Black Star had not noticed, but it turned out that he had known about it long ago and had made them hide for nothing.
Thinking about the scene just now, the three of them could not help but feel embarrassed. Hearing that Black Star wanted to fight the four of them alone, they were even more unhappy.
"Are you sure you want to fight the four of us alone?" Joey frowned, and his expression did not look too good. He felt that he had been underestimated.
"Yes, otherwise, I'm afraid it will end too quickly and I won't feel anything."
Han Xiao smiled.
He had not come up with this idea on the spur of the moment. He had been prepared to fight this group of people for a long time. The fist had the greatest right to speak. Only by beating the four of them up would he be able to sway their thoughts and negotiate.
"You're too arrogant."
Joey's tone also became cold. Although he had a good temper, he was still someone who cared about his face. Being underestimated by his opponents like this, his anger gradually grew.
Seeing the expressions of the four of them becoming more and more dissatisfied, Han Xiao stopped smiling. His eyes shone with electric light, and the aura of his body gradually rose. Golden Mechanical Force began to crackle around his body.
A majestic voice with energy vibrations came from Han Xiao's mouth.
"It's you guys who have been hiding for too long and have fallen behind. I don't mind helping you guys recognize whose era this is!"
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