After the two sides formed an alliance, Floating Dragon changed its drifting route and headed toward the headquarters of the Black Star Corps. It planned to move together with Han Xiao during this period.
Since they had chosen to fight side by side, they naturally had to bring their weapons with them. Floating Dragon had two additional islands, and it would definitely be more painful to use them to smash people.
Han Xiao told Reynold to inform the logistics department to quickly modify some spare satellite bases and lend them to Ames as weapons. After all, they could not always use their headquarters as weapons.
After using the Evolution Cube, everyone rested for a day. The next day, Han Xiao and Ames gathered their respective officers.
This time, it was to respond to the Tyrant's challenge.
Before making a public response, Han Xiao decided to contact the Tyrant privately.
After fighting the secret war for so long, the two of them had never contacted each other. The last time they met was at the Tyrant's party more than ten years ago. At that time, he was only Ames' follower, and Heber had even tried to invite him to join the Bloodshed Land.
Han Xiao did not have the Tyrant's private communication number, but Ames had it in her contact list. This time, he borrowed Ames' communicator to talk to Heber, and Ames did not have any objections.
Looking at the officers around him, Han Xiao opened Ames' communicator and pulled the Tyrant's number out of the long-term blacklist. Because of Heber's frequent courtship, Ames had always blocked the Tyrant's communication.
Han Xiao sent a call request to the Tyrant.
Beep beep!
After a few seconds, the call was connected, and Heber's figure turned into a three-dimensional projection and appeared on the communicator.
"Ames? Are you ready to accept me … hmm? Black Star? "
Heber frowned. It was a call from Ames. He had thought that Ames, who had been blacklisting him, had finally thought it through and agreed to become his spouse. He did not expect it to be a call from Black Star.
"Ames has formed an alliance with you?" Heber quickly reacted.
Han Xiao nodded.
Heber narrowed his eyes, but no emotions could be seen on his face.
Since a few years ago, many organizations had been secretly spreading rumors of the Black Star Corps splitting up with Floating Dragon Island. After Han Xiao became a Beyond Grade A Super, Heber knew that splitting up was almost inevitable. The best result would be for Black Star and Floating Dragon Island to become enemies, and the result he did not want to see the most was for the two to form an alliance.
"It seems that the little tricks of those forces were unable to shake your friendship," Heber said indifferently, his tone unhurried.
"You don't seem to panic at all." Han Xiao raised his eyebrows.
"To me, it makes no difference." Heber said slowly, "Tell Ames that I'm giving her one last chance. If she's willing to stay out of this, I can ignore her. Otherwise, I won't go easy on her."
"Don't think too highly of yourself. No one asked you to go easy on her," Ames said coldly.
Heber ignored her and continued to stare at Han Xiao. He shook his head and said, "Black Star, I gave you a chance a long time ago, but you did not cherish it. You rejected my invitation and chose to stand on the opposite side of me. If you're contacting me now to beg for mercy, it's too late. We're enemies now, and there's nothing to talk about."
"I'm only looking for you this time to respond to your challenge. We'll set a time and place. When the time comes, no one will run," Han Xiao said with a deep voice.
Through the Observer's Mark, Han Xiao saw the private contact between Heber and Sisko. Sisko requested to join forces with Heber, but the Tyrant rejected it. He wanted to deal with Black Star alone, but he did not stop Sisko from watching. Therefore, the Tyrant and the Star Pupil had their own challenges. This was the reason why the two of them decided to fight separately.
Han Xiao also understood the Tyrant's thoughts from his reasons. The Tyrant did not only want revenge but also wanted to use the new Beyond Grade A to establish his authority. He wanted as many people as possible to watch. Therefore, in order to create a sensation, Heber would publicly set a time and place so that the various organizations could send people to watch.
"Okay." Heber said decisively. "The time will be in twenty days. The location will be outside the West Wind Star System, in the desolate universe belt between the Sol Cluster and the Colton Star Cluster. I'll announce the specific coordinates to the outside world."
Choosing this semi-neutral zone not only made it convenient for Bloodshed Land to deploy their troops, but it also prevented the battle between Klent and Purple Crystal from escalating into a direct confrontation between civilizations. It would still be considered a proxy war between armed organizations.
Heber set aside twenty days to let this news spread in the Star Field and attract more people to witness his battle with Black Star. However, he would not drag it out for too long. Heber did not want to give Han Xiao too much time to prepare, nor did he want the attention of this storm to decrease. It would be best to establish his authority when Black Star's influence was at its peak.
If Black Star wanted to drag it out and miss the appointment, Heber would benefit from it as well. He could say that Black Star was afraid of him and did not dare to come. This would also establish his authority, and he would have a reason to directly go to the Black Star Corps headquarters.
"Okay, don't run away after school." Han Xiao did not hesitate.
Then, without waiting for Heber's reply, he hung up.
"This guy is still as domineering as ever. So annoying." Ames narrowed her eyes, and her force field moved in her palms. Every time she saw the Tyrant's tough face, she wanted to smash Floating Dragon Island on his head.
"Anyway, the time and location have been decided. All that's left is to attend the appointment." Han Xiao turned to look at the officers. "You all heard it, right? Announce it to the outside world in the name of the army."
"Understood." Sylvia nodded. She participated in this meeting through remote communication. As the Chief Administrative Officer, it was her job to make public announcements.
"Twenty days left …"
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled. It seemed like this was the last time he had to prepare.
…
The battle between the Tyrant and Star Pupil had caused a huge commotion in the Shattered Star Ring, but Black Star had not made any response. Countless people were anxiously waiting to see how things would develop.
Due to the commotion caused by the battle, many Supers who had originally planned to join the Black Star Army held back their restless hearts and waited patiently. Thus, not many people came to the Black Star Army to apply for membership. However, Han Xiao had long known about this situation and did not recruit people from all over the Star Field.
Seven days after the battle was announced, the Black Star Corps finally made an official response.
Black Star accepted the battle!
Not only that, the Black Star Corps also announced a shocking piece of news.
From today onwards, the Black Star Corps would leave Floating Dragon Island and declare independence!
Because many organizations had deliberately spread rumors over the years, many people thought that the Black Star Corps would sever ties with Floating Dragon Island after becoming independent.
However, the truth shocked countless people. The Dragon Emperor Ames had actually allied with Black Star and would fight the Tyrant and Star Pupil together!
The development of the situation was beyond the imagination of countless people. Originally, Black Star was fighting alone, facing the challenge of the Tyrant and Star Pupil alone. Countless people were worried for this new Beyond Grade A Super. However, with the intervention of the Dragon Emperor, the situation suddenly became evenly matched.
A total of four Beyond Grade As had stepped in!
This was like a catalyst that ignited the passion of the entire Star Field!
Be it the members of the various organizations or the most ordinary galactic residents in the Shattered Star Ring, they all knew one thing.
In twenty days, there would be a grand show in this Star Field!
…
"Black Star officially accepted the battle, and he even brought the Dragon Emperor …"
In the Palace of Hidden Spells, Austin looked at the report on the communicator, and his eyes sparkled.
The current situation was two against two, and there were five Beyond Grade As in the Shattered Star Sea.
This meant that his existence could affect the direction of the entire situation, and the others definitely knew this as well.
"Seems like someone will come looking for me soon." Austin shook his head.
Beep beep …
Just as this thought appeared in his mind, his communicator rang. It was Sisko's number.
Austin smiled helplessly, picked up the call, and hung up after chatting for a while. This time, another call came. It was from Han Xiao.
"It's been a while, Black Star. You really didn't disappoint me." Austin greeted with a sigh.
"Actually, I have to thank you." Han Xiao smiled.
"Thank me for what?"
"If you didn't tell me about the Evolution Cube, I might not have been able to get my hands on it."
"Oh, I see." Austin laughed, thought for a while, and said frankly, "I know why you're looking for me. Actually, before you, Sisko already came looking for me."
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled, and he went straight to the point. "Since you know what we mean, what do you plan to do?"
Both sides wanted to pull Austin to their side, and he was no exception.
Austin narrowed his eyes. "Although I have some friendship with Sisko, I've asked him to borrow the Evolution Cube many times, but he never agreed. Now that he has lost the Evolution Cube, this bargaining chip is in your hands. Are you going to use it to exchange for my help?"
"That's right." Han Xiao nodded. Austin was clearly a smart person, and he did not need to waste time explaining the situation.
Unexpectedly, Austin shook his head. "I'm very willing to pay for the right to use the Evolution Cube, but I don't plan to agree to this."
Han Xiao's heart sank.
However, Austin immediately explained, "Don't worry, I don't plan to help Sisko either."
"You still want to remain neutral?" Han Xiao was a little surprised.
Austin laughed. "The Shattered Star Ring that has been silent for so many years has finally been stirred up by you guys. How can I cause this good show to end prematurely because of my interference? Hahaha …"
This old man really wants to see the world burn … Han Xiao clenched his teeth.
Austin's interest was to be a bystander. He felt that with Black Star's personality, there would be plenty of opportunities to exchange for the right to use the Evolution Cube in the future. Thus, this time, Austin did not plan to join either side to break this balance.
For a Beyond Grade A like him who was used to remaining neutral, in order to satisfy his interest of staying out of the show, he could give up some benefits. At the Beyond Grade A level, he had the capital to squander and did not need to restrict his personality at all.
Furthermore, both sides were Beyond Grade As. Helping either side would anger the other. Austin was not stupid. Only by remaining neutral could he remain aloof.
Austin's attitude was firm, and it was basically impossible to convince him. Han Xiao had no choice but to hang up after chatting for a while.
Although he did not succeed, Han Xiao was not too disappointed. Austin was not part of his consideration in the first place. If he succeeded, it would be a surprise, but if he did not, it was within expectations. At the very least, he had failed on Sisko's side.
The situation was already clear. The confrontation between Beyond Grade As would not change, so he could only think of a solution from the other organizations.
…
On the mother planet of the Klent Kingdom, the Red Empire's Klent Diplomatic Embassy …
"Hehe, Klent wants to ask for our help to deal with Black Star?"
In the office of the diplomatic embassy, Zoel looked at the Klent emissary in front of him and could not help but reveal an inexplicable smile.
"Yes, Black Star stood on Purple Crystal's side in the secret war and killed hundreds of our Calamity Grade Supers. This is a huge blow to the high-level combatants of our alliance. Now that Black Star has advanced to Beyond Grade A, he will become an even bigger obstacle for us. Our strength is limited, so I hope the Red Empire can provide some help," the Klent emissary said respectfully.
Zoel tapped his fingers on the table and stared at the other party without saying a word.
He was the emissary sent by the dynasty to Klent and had been there for many years. The emissary from the Red Empire that Han Xiao had met at the Tyrant's Party was him.
The races of the Red Empire had long lifespans. More than ten years was not a long time for them.
When Klent publicly sided with the Red Empire more than ten years ago, Zoel went from the dark to the surface and built a diplomatic embassy on the Klent mother planet, representing the Red Empire to negotiate with the Klent rulers.
At the same time, he had the authority to mobilize part of the Red Empire's army stationed in the Shattered Star Ring.
The three Universal Civilizations had their own secret military factories and fleets in every Star Field. The size of the army in every Star Field was enough to fight with two to three Star Cluster civilizations at the same time.
Being able to command the dynasty's secret armed forces in every Star Field proved that Zoel's position in the Shattered Star Ring was extremely high. He was one of the most powerful emissaries of the dynasty.
Zoel thought for a while before saying, "I will consider Klent's request. Please leave first."
The Klent emissary could only bow and leave, gently closing the door for Zoel.
Black Star, huh … Zoel thought to himself.
Zoel naturally knew about this new Beyond Grade A who had caused a commotion in the Shattered Star Ring recently. In fact, during the ten years of the secret war, Black Star's shocking achievements had already been recorded in the dynasty's database by Zoel.
Klent was not willing to let Purple Crystal have a Beyond Grade A ally. Since their ally, the Tyrant, had already agreed to a battle, they had secretly sent someone to request the Red Empire's help, wanting to get rid of Han Xiao completely.
As the dynasty's emissary, Zoel's standards were naturally very high. However, he was not arrogant. Even if the Red Empire had many Beyond Grade As as their national pillars, he would not underestimate the other Beyond Grade As. It was because he understood that he knew that every Beyond Grade A was not to be trifled with.
Zoel did not want to help Klent deal with a Beyond Grade A in his own Star Field. He was very interested in Black Star.
"Completing the path to Beyond Grade A in twenty years, no one in history has ever done that. He still has a very long lifespan, and his future potential is unpredictable …" Zoel's eyes sparkled.
Furthermore, such a person had even snatched the Evolution Cube that the Arcane Church had hidden …
Maybe he could get in touch with him.
As for Klent's thoughts … Heh, there was no need for the dynasty's emissary to explain to a Star Cluster civilization.
At this moment, the internal communicator rang, and the face of one of his subordinates appeared.
"Your Excellency Zoel, a special person is looking for you. Would you like to transfer the call?"
"Who is it?"
"Black Star."
He actually took the initiative to look for me?
Zoel's eyes sparkled, and he pondered for two seconds before nodding.
"Transfer it in."
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