"You should have confidence in my strength now, right?"
Han Xiao snapped his fingers, and the mechanical suit on his body folded and shrank, merging into his body.
Joey took a deep breath, suppressed the frustration of being beaten, pondered for a while, and said seriously, "You are indeed very strong.
"… You're indeed the strongest Beyond Grade A I've ever seen, but what you're about to do is far from something an individual can accomplish. You might have no problem protecting yourself, but others don't have your ability. It's too difficult for the Beyond Grade As to unite and become an organization on the same level as the three Universal Civilizations! "
"In the end, you're still unwilling to take any risks." Han Xiao curled his lips.
Joey said with a deep voice, "I witnessed the Tragedy of the Pinnacles. The three Universal Civilizations aren't doing anything now not because they're afraid of you. Don't be fooled by the current stalemate. With the current strength of the Beyond Grade A Association, it's not enough to be compared to the three Universal Civilizations. They're just looking for a low-cost solution to the problem. If they don't care about the cost, the three Universal Civilizations have the ability to destroy the entire explored universe. They can completely blow up all the Star Fields into desolate universe belts and destroy all life. "
Han Xiao shook his head slightly. "There's no need for you to be alarmist. Unless the three Universal Civilizations are crazy, such a situation won't happen. Therefore, your assumption is meaningless. Who would immediately request euthanasia just because they're sick? Fighting for peace is already the most suitable path at present."
"The three Universal Civilizations allow the existence of Beyond Grade As, but they definitely don't want us to unite …" Joey hesitated for a moment before probing, "You have the precious Sanctum Revival, so why do you have to use it for such a dangerous business? With your strength, you can completely be independent and treat the Sanctum Revival as a business, cooperating with the three Universal Civilizations and the various Beyond Grade As. Anyway, the revival is only limited to one time. Isn't this good for everyone and not offending anyone? "
Han Xiao glanced at him and said calmly, "Everyone has their own ambitions."
He was not surprised that Joey would think this way. Most hermits had the idea of being independent. They wanted to enjoy the Sanctum Revival but did not want to take risks.
"Is there really no way to talk about it?" Joey was a little disappointed. After hiding for so many years, he really did not want to expose himself to the advanced civilizations.
Han Xiao spread his hands and did not answer. His meaning was obvious.
Joey hesitated for a moment, but he still refused to give up.
"Black Star, if the three Universal Civilizations have really developed the Sanctum Revival technology, that will be the day we make a move on you. The three Universal Civilizations will definitely try to monopolize this technology, and by then, the association's advantage will be gone. The three Universal Civilizations will only need to kill you and revive you first, and they won't be afraid of revenge … So, I think it's best if you don't take this path. "
Han Xiao frowned slightly and said bluntly, "That's right.
"Do I need you to tell me that? You might think that it would be very safe to join the three Universal Civilizations after they succeed in their research. "But think about it, the three Universal Civilizations will not be as lenient in choosing who to revive as compared to us. With such a powerful weapon in their hands, they will not spoil the Beyond Grade As like before. If a Beyond Grade A is unwilling to become a tool for them to consolidate their rule, they will not be qualified to enjoy the Sanctum Revival.
Otherwise, why do you think the Association is rebelling? "Only with the existence of the Association can the Beyond Grade As retain the greatest degree of freedom. If you don't contribute now, when are you going to wait? Overcautious, afraid of this and that … Don't be naive, okay? There's no such thing as a sure bet. As long as you have a need for the Sanctum Revival, you have to give something up. If you're not interested, then don't waste my time. Continue to avoid reality and obediently linger on until the day your life ends. "
Joey's expression froze, and he said in a muffled voice, "That's not what I meant. Let me think about it …"
Hearing this, Han Xiao snorted indifferently, took out a few encrypted communicators, threw them to the four of them, and said, "My contact information is stored in here. Inform me when you've made a decision. The situation is still stable, so you have plenty of time to think about it. However, I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer. Always thinking about staying away from the changes of time, in the end, you can only passively accept the results. If you don't do anything for yourself, who else can you count on?"
After saying that, Han Xiao waved his hand and put the mechanical army back into the secondary dimensional army box. He then switched to the King and disappeared with a teleportation. He had no intention of visiting the four God Nations again.
Seeing this, Joey and the others could not help but look at each other. After a while, one of them spoke carefully.
"Is Black Star impatient with us?"
"It seems so … Joey, you seem to have angered him."
"Did we offend Black Star?"
The four of them were worried about their gains and losses.
They were very conflicted. On one hand, they wanted to avoid all risks and ask Black Star everything clearly, hoping for a one hundred percent guarantee of safety. However, on the other hand, they were worried that this way of asking would make the other party unhappy.
Especially after witnessing the other party's combat strength, when facing Han Xiao, the few of them were subconsciously in fear and trepidation.
Joey's expression changed. He gripped the communicator tightly and said helplessly, "Black Star is right. My request might be a little too much … Let's discuss it ourselves. Let's not disturb him for now."
…
His vision blurred, and Han Xiao teleported back to the office in the Black Star Palace. He took off his mechanical suit and exhaled deeply.
"This trip was not in vain … I wonder if these people will agree."
Han Xiao stroked his chin and felt curious.
He had a lot of experience dealing with Beyond Grade As. When dealing with these indecisive recluses, the effect of being polite was not as good as showing his strength.
These people had been in seclusion for too long and did not have any ambition. Their sharpness had been polished, and their personalities were soft. Persuading them nicely would result in half the result. Being forceful and guiding their mentality would instead make them make a decision.
He had a better understanding of Joey. This guy was the type of person who wouldn't give up until he saw the coffin. He was indecisive, and it was basically impossible to convince him to join the association on the spot. Even if he had a good discussion, he would still hesitate and keep asking questions. Rather than that, he might as well throw away his tough attitude and lead them to their own inclinations, letting them worry about their own gains and losses.
After all, the association was filled with talents and did not urgently need these four people to join. He was not the one begging them, but they were the ones begging him.
Han Xiao was not interested in the strength of these four people but more in their identities.
"If they are willing to join, I can indirectly send a signal to all the recluses in the secondary dimensions. Maybe this will attract more recluses and strengthen the association's momentum," Han Xiao thought.
In his opinion, it would be good if this plan succeeded, but it would not be a pity if it failed. Anyway, it would just be icing on the cake.
You have received 650 billion EXP.
You have received the talent [Secondary Dimension Adaptor]!
"The effect is quite good. 3% is better than nothing."
Han Xiao nodded and looked at the lower limit.
The notification for drawing an ability also popped up, and he was asked to choose a target.
You have received a reward: Draw one of Joey Tan Ryan's abilities (Talent/Ability).
Tip: Joey Tan Ryan is a Mage and is not compatible with your class. Some of the abilities that can be drawn will be adjusted accordingly.
Randomizing … Randomizing complete!
Please select one from the following five options as your reward.
1. [Melee Proficiency] – Talent: + 1 Melee Skill Level, + 25% Melee Attack Power, + 25% Melee Attack Frequency, + 20% Melee Parry Rate. As a qualified Battle Mage, being good at melee combat is a very reasonable thing.
2. [Shockwave — General Edition] – Ability: A common Super battle technique. Compress energy and release it outside the body to form a shockwave. Low damage. Gives different negative statuses according to energy attribute (If your class is a Pugilist, it will automatically be replaced with Pugilist Shockwave Blast). Cooldown: 24s. Costs 120 Energy.
3. [Chain Stick Attack] – Ability: When using a stick type weapon (such as a staff), burst out with continuous attacks in an instant and gain an additional 6% – 12% Attack Power. The number of attacks depends on DEX. The maximum number is 12. Cooldown: 44s. Costs 80 Energy and 270 Stamina.
4. [Crisis Intuition] – Talent: When you are about to be attacked, you will have a strong sense of alertness.
5. [The Ancient One] – Talent: Long life, which gives you precious spiritual wealth. + 20% INT, + 10% MYS, + 2 All Skill Levels.
"This …"
Han Xiao's mouth twitched. He did not know what to say.
[The Ancient One], why is it always you?
This talent is so persistent. How much do you love me?
Do you want me to become an 'old man' so badly?
Han Xiao looked at the other options and felt that they were an eyesore. He did not even have the strength to complain that a Mage had a talent like [Close Combat Proficiency] and did not respect his weak class at all.
The five options were a bunch of crooked melons. He could only pick the best out of the bunch. There was no need to hesitate at all.
You have received the talent [The Ancient One]!
A refreshing feeling surged into Han Xiao's mind. He felt that his thinking speed had become much faster. It was as if he had just done a massage, and it was extremely comfortable.
Compared to the four hermits, this talent was the biggest reward of this trip. He had finally gotten the chance to cultivate [The Ancient One].
This time, he did not need to use Manison's Character Summon Card to reach the level of explosive power. It was like adding wings to a tiger.
Furthermore, the Character Summon Card was still effective. It would probably be like double Mechanical Sense, giving him double The Ancient One …
"This is not a loss."
Han Xiao's face was filled with joy. He then closed the interface and sent a message to Oathkeeper, telling him that the problem had been resolved.
The sudden incidents of Kotlin and Joey had given him a shock. Thankfully, the matter had been resolved smoothly, and nothing had been leaked.
However, this also increased his sense of urgency slightly.
"The longer this drags on, the easier it is for accidents like this to happen. I still have to increase the efficiency of harvesting EXP …"
Han Xiao summoned the army program, looked at the movement of the players, and flipped open 'Leek Management' …
"The number of players is too large now, and the army has not made any big moves. The number of daily employment missions is limited, and it won't be easy for the players to accumulate EXP. It seems like it's best to fertilize the players and create more jobs for them to increase the speed at which they gain EXP. At the same time, I have to improve the internal welfare system of the army to better harvest their EXP …"
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