Cha …
Han Xiao opened the cabinet and took out an unopened box of Red Empire cigarettes. He tore open the packaging and took out a black cigarette wrapped in golden patterns. He rubbed it with his finger, and electric sparks flashed. He lit it up, put it in his mouth, and slowly took a puff. Green smoke rose and covered his complicated expression. His disappointed eyes were faintly discernible in the smoke.
Ever since he entered the galaxy, Han Xiao had basically stopped smoking. He had not tasted cigarettes for nearly a hundred years, but today, he lit one.
This was not an easy choice. If his hometown was the real universe of the current Iteration, then once the dark side universe returned, it would be like a dove occupying a magpie's nest. Countless powerful civilizations would sweep through the galaxy. Han Xiao did not know if there were any advanced civilizations in the real universe of the current Iteration because his hometown was only a surface civilization and could not explore the entire universe. However, as an information interface, his hometown would definitely be the first to welcome the change.
To his hometown, he did not know if this was a good thing or a bad thing. The only thing he could be sure of was that his hometown would definitely not be able to develop freely. It would definitely be interfered with by advanced civilizations, just like the various small civilizations and surface civilizations in the galactic society.
However, the three Universal Civilizations, who had already gone through four dark side Iterations, were already half a step into the real universe. They were only one step away from the Great Reboot. This was the final dream passed down by the final civilizations after countless Iterations. Now that he had the ability to help them succeed … Was he going to sit back and watch the efforts of the three Universal Civilizations go to waste? Or was he going to give them the final boost?
Although Han Xiao was conflicted, he knew that he already had an answer in his heart … Revealing the information about the Sanctums to the three Universal Civilizations was to help him make up his mind not to look back.
This was a great undertaking of countless Iterations. It was a great honor for him to be one of them. In addition, this was also related to the survival of a universe … The time he had lived in the galactic society had long exceeded the length of his life in the real universe. It was impossible to say that he did not have any feelings for the galactic society.
Furthermore, with Han Xiao's current experience, he felt that the possibility of his hometown becoming the final civilization of the current Iteration was slim. Perhaps even becoming a Star System civilization was an extravagant hope, and the future was bleak.
In the middle of the twenty-first century before he entered the dark side universe, the social problems in his hometown were already very acute. Like a train that had been overloaded for many years, all kinds of failures followed one after another.
Due to the complicated geopolitical situation, the entire civilization wasted and squandered precious' birthplace resources', and the efficiency of resource utilization was low. There were many problems that could only be solved before entering the interstellar era to minimize the cost. His home planet had not formed a highly efficient collective consciousness when the technology level was still low. Once such an opportunity was missed, it would be hard to see it again. As the saying went, a small boat was easier to turn around, but the larger the size, the harder it would be to turn back. Any slight movement could trigger an internal crisis that could destroy the entire civilization.
Although there might be a turnaround in his hometown in the future, according to the trend before Han Xiao entered the dark side universe, the development of his hometown was really precarious and barely surviving when analyzed on the scale of civilization and the universe. Therefore, after the birth of the virtual network in his previous life, it quickly became a haven for countless people to escape from reality.
Based on this trend, the final outcome of his hometown might be natural death, or it might be destroyed or captured by an unknown foreign civilization. In his eyes, most of the areas in his hometown did not have the potential to become a universe overlord … unless there were no competitors.
However, due to the existence of the Sanctum, this was obviously impossible.
Therefore, Han Xiao felt that since it was difficult for his hometown to become the 'winner' of a single Iteration, when the conversion of the dark side universe was completed, it would also bring with it a successful plan to survive the Great Reboot, bringing with it countless resources and technology.
The final civilization of the current Iteration might not have grown up yet, and the three Universal Civilizations would most likely replace it and rule it for a long time. This was somewhat unfair to the civilization of the current Iteration, but in this regard, civilizations would not be modest. It was difficult for the weak to choose their own fate … Of course, it was not impossible to rule out the possibility that a strong civilization already existed in the real universe, but the civilization level of his hometown was too low to know.
In addition, Han Xiao felt that coming to the dark side universe seemed to be the credit of the three Universal Civilizations, so he should return the favor.
"In the end, I still have my own selfish motives …"
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and suddenly shook his head with a self-deprecating tone.
He had never thought of himself as a selfless person. Apart from these concerns that involved the overall situation, there were also personal reasons that made him choose to convert the dark side universe.
He seemed to have used up all his luck to become the 'stable interference bridge' that was randomly selected. If he stood by and did nothing, the dark side universe would only experience another cycle of rebooting, and it might not have much of an impact here. However, in the next dark side Iteration, the dark side universe would pull in a new True State carrier and become a new 'stable interference bridge' to replace him.
Due to his special identity, Han Xiao could not guarantee that he would become a member of the dark side universe's cycle of development after the dark side Iteration. Becoming a Transcendent might not necessarily mean transcending the Iterations. The 'Little Reboot' of the dark side universe might still make him disappear … Instead of saying that his choice was saving the dark side universe, it was better to say that he was saving himself.
Therefore, this might be his only chance, and Han Xiao did not want to take the risk.
"Phew … So this is a full-scale invasion?"
Thinking of this, Han Xiaoxin calmed down and stopped smoking. He put out the cigarette that was only one-third burnt in the ashtray without hesitation.
…
A few days later, in a military restricted area in the Central Galaxy.
Three small spaceships hovered outside the bastion, ready to set off.
In the military command tower at the side, the remote projections of the three Universal Civilizations' Rulers stood in front of the window, staring at the three spaceships outside with nervous and expectant expressions. The operators in the room were adjusting the parameters in front of the instruments.
At this moment, Han Xiao's remote projection appeared in the room, attracting the attention of the three of them.
"How's the preparation?"
"We've already filled the Sanctum key into the synthesis device according to the method you provided to open the Sanctum. We're just waiting for it to be used," Marbruce immediately replied.
Han Xiao nodded. "What about the candidates to enter the Sanctum?"
Louis said with a deep voice, "We've all chosen an elite spaceship. Their loyalty is reliable. Oulou will lead me, and Clottey will lead the Red Empire."
Han Xiao looked at the Ethereal Pope. "What about you? Are you letting Wuornos lead? "
"I originally planned to let Wuornos enter the Sanctum, but he happened to leave some time ago, so I didn't choose him and found another direct descendant." The Ethereal Pope shook his head.
"… Is that so? Then he left at a really bad time."
Han Xiao's expression was a little strange.
Due to the fact that the Sanctum authority needed to be accumulated, he did not know if the Arcane Church would still let Wuornos become a Sanctum Explorer again when he returned …
Well, he had missed out on another great benefit. He always felt that he would miss out on anything good. This guy was really unlucky.
Seeing that Han Xiao did not say anything, Louis said, "If there's nothing else to ask, shall we begin?"
"Go ahead, I'll watch from here." Han Xiao nodded.
Hearing this, Marbruce nodded and gave the order in the command channel.
Very soon, a few rays of light shot out from the military fortress and gathered in midair, slowly turning into three Sanctum passageways. The Sanctum keys provided by Han Xiao led to different Sanctums. At this time, they opened together, and the three Universal Civilizations each entered one.
Han Xiao had seen this scene many times, so he did not have much of a reaction. However, the three Universal Civilizations' leaders widened their eyes and stared at the changes in the scenery outside the window, as if they wanted to remember all the details of the Sanctum passageway.
The next moment, the three spaceships started and drove into different Sanctum passageways. Then, the light of the Sanctum spun and shrank, disappearing from everyone's sight.
Only at this moment did the three Universal Civilizations' leaders relax. They heaved a sigh of relief, and their hearts were filled with anticipation and anxiety. They were afraid that something unexpected would happen to the three teams on their trip to the Sanctum, or that they would not bring back the information they wanted.
"It's their first time entering the Sanctum, so their authority is very low. The difference in the flow of time is very big, so it will take them a long time to return."
Han Xiao explained.
Marbruce nodded absent-mindedly. Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to Han Xiao.
"Since it will take them a long time to return, let's not wait for them during this time. We might as well use it to solve some important problems."
Han Xiao raised his brows. "What do you want to do?"
Marbruce pondered and said, "Originally, we wanted to wait until the galactic society recovered most of its vitality before launching a military operation against the Star Alliance, but the information you brought overturned our strategic plan, so I feel that it's better to solve this hidden danger as soon as possible … However, we alone can't solve the war with the highest efficiency, so …"
"So you want to ask for my help?" Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and continued.
"That's what I meant." Marbruce quickly nodded.
Han Xiao turned to look at the other two. "You guys have the same idea?"
"I hope Your Excellency Black Star can help."
Louis and the Ethereal Sect Leader nodded calmly.
Ever since they knew the truth about the Iterations of the Universe, their mentality had been quite carefree … They were all in the same boat, and helping each other was helping themselves. They were no longer as reserved as before, and they were just short of hugging Han Xiao's thigh and calling him daddy.
"… You guys are really not polite. Let me study it."
Looking at the three of them, Han Xiao's mouth twitched.
He originally did not want to interfere in this matter, but then again, with the current situation, if he did not settle the Star Alliance as soon as possible, there would be more variables in the dark side universe conversion plan. It was indeed not good.
Han Xiao thought for a moment and said slowly,
"Of course, it would be best if we could solve this problem with less bloodshed. I hope that my intervention can make them accept the reality faster …"
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Ps: "I Just Want to Be Self-Reliant", by Mid-Autumn Moon Ming.
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