Beep beep …
At this time, Verena's encrypted communicator rang. The face of President Louis of Radiance appeared on the screen with a dissatisfied expression.
The leaders of the three Universal Civilizations were also watching the live broadcast of the battlefield. They were quite dissatisfied with the results of the battle.
"What are you guys doing? I didn't ask you guys to go over and support him to get beaten up! "
Verena had no choice but to walk to the side and explain in a low voice, "I'm sorry. I wanted to test him earlier, but Black Star's strength was too different from the intelligence reports. There was an accident …"
Louis was silent for a few seconds, suppressing the shock and anger in his heart. "… Don't be careless anymore. Oulou lost so easily, and it's not good for Radiance's reputation. I don't want something like this to happen again."
"Okay."
Verena hung up the communication with a helpless expression.
They had only lost for a short while, and the higher-ups were already questioning them. Normally, the upper echelons would not be so impatient. They must have also been shocked by the battle earlier and could not sit still anymore, so they quickly hinted for the direct members to increase their strength.
She knew very well why the upper echelons wanted to recruit all the direct members. They thought that with so many direct members working together, even if they could not kill Black Star, they could at least rely on the advantage of numbers to beat Black Star back. At first, Verena was very confident, but now, she was a little scared.
The upper echelons had such an idea because of the intelligence reports on Black Star's strength. However, Black Star's most recent public battle record was still in the battle with Manison a few decades ago. At that time, the two of them were evenly matched, and Black Star spent a lot of effort to defeat the Lord's Avatar of the Mecha Empire.
Therefore, in the eyes of the three Universal Civilizations, Black Star was on the same level as peak Manison. Although he had a slight advantage in terms of strength, there was no fundamental difference. Therefore, the three Universal Civilizations felt that as long as they pulled out all their direct members, it would be enough to teach Black Star a lesson. After all, they had three peak Beyond Grade As on their side, and the God's Chosen One was publicly recognized as the strongest among them. Even the Mecha Empire would be defeated, so there was no reason for them to lose.
However, the strength that Black Star displayed just now refreshed the understanding of the three Universal Civilizations. Oulou, who was also in the top echelon, actually lost in such an embarrassing manner. Black Star clearly did not use his full strength, not even forcing out his signature ability.
Although he knew that Black Star had been developing in a low-key manner for decades, and the information was outdated, the gap was too big!
"… What should we do next?"
Everyone suppressed their emotions and looked at each other.
Although they were shocked, they still had to carry out the mission given to them by their superiors …
Verena pondered for a while and said, "The target's strength is beyond our expectations. It seems that we can only fight him with numbers. Let's discuss how to deal with him."
The group of people started discussing as if they were facing a great enemy.
They were all stunned by Han Xiao's strength. Even if they wanted to surround and beat him up, they did not dare act rashly before they came up with a reliable plan.
Wuornos stood at the edge of the crowd and did not participate in the discussion. He looked up at the porthole and stared at Han Xiao, who was floating in the starry sky in the distance. The expression in his eyes changed, and he muttered to himself,
"His Energy Rank is estimated to be above 110,000. At least one of his God's Trait Transformation routes has been perfected … It's worth enlightening."
…
On the other side, in the Mechanical Race flagship, the crew members were encouraged by this crushing battle and cheered.
In front of the porthole, Manison silently looked at Han Xiao's back. Although his doppelganger did not have any expression, his heart was in turmoil.
"This guy is already so strong?"
Manison was also shocked. His impression of Han Xiao was still the same as before. It had been a long time since he saw Black Star fight.
Although he knew that he was most likely no match for Black Star, he did not expect the gap to be so huge. Even if he were to deal with Oulou, he would not be able to do it so easily. If they did not fight until the sky was dark, there would not be a winner.
"Black Star is becoming more and more unfathomable. How did he train …"
Realizing that Black Star had left him behind and that he could no longer understand Han Xiao's limits, Manison could not help but feel complicated and a little jealous.
However, after hesitating for a few seconds, Manison felt relieved and sighed softly in his heart.
Perhaps only such a person had the ability to lead the Beyond Grade As to a higher level … Having such a leader was the blessing of the Beyond Grade As of this era.
Perhaps the only thing Black Star lacked was his foundation …
Manison's eyes moved, and he made up his mind.
He was not a stingy person. If Black Star needed it now, he would not mind lending his own machinery to Black Star.
"With Black Star's ability and my foundation, it's probably hard to find a match in the universe."
Manison's thoughts quickly turned.
…
"Like I said, the three Universal Civilizations are too arrogant. How could they casually send out someone comparable to Black Star?"
Joey and the other three stay-at-home old men looked relieved as they watched the broadcast.
They had only fought Black Star more than a year ago, so they were the group of people who knew Black Star's strength the best in the entire universe. Back then, their confidence had collapsed, and they had not completely recovered until now. Seeing Black Star scared them.
When they saw that the three Universal Civilizations had only sent Oulou out, Joey and the others were extremely surprised. They thought that the three Universal Civilizations had hidden dragons and crouching tigers, having experts on par with Black Star. This made them feel uneasy.
However, when they saw the one-sided battle, Joey and the others realized that they had been overthinking. It was a false alarm.
They thought that the one who made the move was a big brother, but it turned out to be a stinky little brother.
"The intelligence of the three Universal Civilizations is too outdated. Just one peak Beyond Grade A is probably not enough to fill the gaps between Black Star's teeth." Joey shook his head.
"If they want to gain the upper hand, they can only fight with numbers, just like how we did back then …"
Joey was a little embarrassed. "Black Star seems to have a very easy time dealing with the four of us. I wonder where his limit is."
"He's hiding his strength … Do you think he expected this day to come long ago, so he kept a low profile in the outside world for decades?"
"Who knows?"
The few of them whispered.
…
In the middle of the battlefield in the Mechanical Race's territory …
After beating Oulou away, the three Universal Civilizations seemed to be shocked and did not immediately send out any newcomers to fight. Han Xiao sat on the mechanical throne and calmed down again.
"Looks like the three Universal Civilizations didn't have high expectations of my strength."
Looking at the three Universal Civilizations' fleets, Han Xiao secretly curled his lips.
He had been developing in a low profile for decades, quietly accumulating his strength during this period. Only the Holy Covenant, Shunner, and Kasuyi had seen his strength. The outside world knew almost nothing about it.
The main reason was that he did not have a chance to fight openly. The circle of Beyond Grade As was still very narrow, and there were only a few who could fight.
When he beat up Joey and the others more than a year ago, Han Xiao had a rough estimate of his strength. Without a dozen high-level Beyond Grade As, it would be very difficult to pose a threat to him.
Now, not only were the effects of his various growth talents steadily improving, but he also had the addition of [The Ancient Ones] and his first Exclusive Talent. At the same time, he had also derived some special techniques from SWY-001. His previous estimate of his strength was inaccurate again, and the number of Beyond Grade As he could deal with had increased.
Fighting Oulou was just an appetizer for him. He had come with the mentality of 'killing all' to show the outside world what kind of strength was worthy of being the leader of the Beyond Grade A Supers. At the same time, he also wanted to try and get some talents. In such a big situation, he did not believe that he would not have a chance to fight if he stood out in his own name.
Seeing that the three Universal Civilizations were not moving for the time being, Han Xiao did not stay idle. He opened the interface and saw that the mission triggered by Oulou had been completed.
(Beyond Grade A Challenge Mission – 'Golden Ring' Oulou] Completed!
You have completed all mission requirements. You have received 860 billion EXP!
You have received (Character Summon Card – 'Golden Ring' Oulou]!
Character Summon Card – 'Golden Ring' Oulou: (Golden Treasure Ship – Ram) – Condense the energy of the Golden Treasure Ship dimension in your body and perform a long-distance charge. During the charge, you will be in Super Armor state, immune to all crowd control skills, dealing high melee damage. Maximum number of uses: 0/3
"Oh, a face charging skill. Good stuff."
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled, and he accepted it with a smile.
It was a pity that Oulou did not use this skill earlier. Otherwise, he would have been able to move his muscles and give him a good beating.
"If there's a chance in the future, I'll see if I can get a taunt skill. I feel like this is the only shortcoming in my combat system …"
Han Xiao pondered.
If he could make the enemy jump into his arms just by yelling 'come here', he felt excited just thinking about it.
Shaking his head, he put away his distracting thoughts and looked at the ability draw notifications.
You have received: Draw one of Oulou's abilities (Skill/Talent).
Tip: Oulou is an Esper. Some of the abilities you can draw have been automatically adjusted according to your class.
Randomizing … Randomizing complete!
Please choose one of the five abilities below as your reward.
1. [Fine Energy Control] – Talent: Greatly enhances energy control, increases energy resistance by 10%.
2. [Secondary Dimension Affinity] – Talent: Increases the chances of establishing a connection with certain secondary dimensions. When borrowing the power of the secondary dimensions, the effect will be improved in all aspects.
3. [Activity Jump] – Ability: Stimulates cells, temporarily increases cell activity. + 10% – 20% Health, Energy, and Constitution. + 50% – 100% Basic Recovery Speed. Lasts for 15 minutes.
4. [Exquisite Taste] – Talent: + 15% CHA, making it easier for you to gain the Favorability of certain people.
5. [Phase Blink] – Ability: Uses the secondary dimensions to move in a phase, allowing you to temporarily dodge most attacks. Cooldown: 6 minutes.
"I didn't get anything. My luck is still so-so."
Han Xiao clicked his tongue.
After all, they were different professions. Most of the core abilities of Espers could not be drawn. Surprises like Gaud's were not always available.
After glancing at it, Han Xiao quickly made his choice.
You have received the talent [Secondary Dimension Affinity]!
He currently had a connection with the Void Dimension and the Underworld Dimension. His racial talents were also related to the Void Dimension. Choosing this talent could also indirectly strengthen his talent. As for the other options, they were either too ordinary, or there were substitutes. Pick the best out of the worst.
In comparison, the ability of this Character Summon Card was actually better. After all, it was the Super Armor state that made him immune to control.
After calculating the rewards, Han Xiao saw that the three Universal Civilizations still did not make a move, so he decided to browse the forums.
This wait lasted for more than half a day. When there were only eight and a half days left, the three Universal Civilizations finally made their second move.
The thirteen direct Beyond Grade As stepped out of the crowd and came to the front. Han Xiao then closed the forums and sized them up. He saw that Clottey and Oulou were among them too. They were clearly the leaders.
This lineup was already quite ridiculous. If it was a head-on battle, other than the God's Chosen, no one in the universe could deal with them. Furthermore, unlike the Defense of Hella where actors ran rampant, this team had the same goal and would not go easy on them.
"Yo, not fighting one-on-one anymore?"
Han Xiao said with a mocking tone.
Oulou's expression was ugly. He had just been beaten into a daze, but now that he had adjusted, he was flustered. He felt that he had lost all his face.
If he had known this would happen, he would not have spoken so confidently. How embarrassing …
This time, Clottey took over and slowly said, "Black Star, your strength is indeed outstanding. However, since you've taken the initiative to challenge us, you shouldn't mind fighting with more people, right?"
"Whatever. No matter how many Beyond Grade As you send, as long as you can beat me back, our previous agreement will still be valid." Han Xiao did not mind.
Clottey nodded. Suddenly, he changed the topic and said, "His Excellency the Ruler wants me to ask you a question … Gaud was actually killed by you, right?"
As soon as he said that, the other direct members looked over. Even the spectators were stunned.
Gaud's incident had once caused quite a stir, and many people had a vague impression of it. Now that it was brought up again, many people recalled it.
"Oh? I'm warning you, although we're enemies, I won't admit to it. "Han Xiao's expression did not change.
Clottey did not give up and said with a deep voice, "You were originally an ally of the dynasty, so we didn't suspect you. However, there were too many suspicious points about what happened back then. In recent years, you've been getting more and more out of hand, so you've become more and more suspicious. There's enough reason to attack Gaud … Sorokin might not be the murderer but just the target!"
Han Xiao waved his hand, interrupted him, and casually said, "You have to have evidence before you speak. I never had the intention to kill Gaud."
"You think you can clear your name?"
"Heh, I have a clear conscience."
Han Xiao did not mind.
Of course, I didn't have the intention to kill Gaud. I just sealed him and spared his life. This is not a lie.
Furthermore, other than himself, probably no one else knew that Gaud was EsGod. He never regretted capturing this guy, but it was a pity that no one knew his contribution.
As he spoke, Han Xiao stood up from his throne, and the doors of the secondary dimensional army box opened on both sides of him.
Facing such a formation, Han Xiao did not dare be careless. These thirteen direct members were not simple. The three Universal Civilizations had probably given each of them a Universal Treasure, so they might have some trump cards. Furthermore, when they worked together, the power they could unleash was not just a simple addition.
However, while he valued his opponents, he would not show it.
"Thirteen Beyond Grade As … I'll make do. At least I can use a little more strength."
As he spoke, the black mechanical army descended again. This time, they gathered around Han Xiao and quickly combined. He used his Mechanical Deity right away.
Seeing this, Clottey and the others spread out, forming a half-encirclement formation. They all emitted energy waves, colliding with Han Xiao's aura. The energy readings in the field soared rapidly, and the spacetime stability rate began to fluctuate greatly.
Just as the two sides were about to clash, another Mechanical Deity suddenly appeared in the Mechanical Race fleet. It was Manison, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
The next moment, Manison suddenly threw the Mechanical Emperor Trident in his hands toward Han Xiao. The pile of Universal Treasures on the Mechanical Deity's body also disintegrated and flew toward Han Xiao.
Han Xiao reached out and caught the Mechanical Emperor Trident that was wrapped in electric arcs. Manison's Mechanical Deity equipment was also loaded onto his Mechanical Deity's body, completing the integration seamlessly. The control was handed over to Han Xiao, and the appearance of the Mechanical Deity immediately became much more gorgeous.
He looked back in surprise and heard Manison speak in the channel.
"Since they're outnumbering me, I'll lend you my weapon."
"… Although I don't need it, thanks."
Han Xiao weighed the Mechanical Emperor Trident with complicated feelings.
Old Manison has always valued the confidentiality of technology and treated these Universal Treasures like his wives. Usually, I can only steal them secretly, but now he's actually willing to lend them to me … F * ck, I'm touched.
Han Xiao turned to look at Clottey and the others, who were waiting for him. He skillfully twisted the halberd shaft, and streams of cold psionic energy flowed on the halberd blade, leaving a wave-like afterimage on the retina of the spectators.
"Old Manison, since you're so generous this time, I'll show you the new job of a Mechanic."
As soon as he said that, streams of blood energy suddenly exploded, quickly crawling all over the body of the Mechanical Deity, and its appearance underwent subtle changes.
These endless streams of blood energy seemed to be weaving flesh and blood on the Mechanical Deity's body!
A strange energy wave spread out, bringing an even stronger pressure to the Beyond Grade As present.
Clottey and the others, as well as Manison, were all shocked. They stared at Han Xiao, whose appearance was rapidly changing, in surprise.
"Why is this guy's Mechanical Deity … different from the others?"
Thank you for the 10000 reward from the short and powerless leather armor!
Thank you for the 10000 reward from Qi Jiang!
(End of Chapter)
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