After being on guard for a while, EsGod did not appear again.
"We forced him to retreat?" Beyoni's voice sounded in the communication channel. His tone was full of doubt, as if he could not believe it.
Ames looked at the one-sided battle in the distance and shook her head. "He doesn't even want the fleet anymore?"
"They're all wanted criminals, not good people." Han Xiao slowly said, "In every corner of the universe, new criminals are born every second. Countless people come to seek his protection. How much would EsGod care about the lives of his subordinates? If he did, he wouldn't have used his subordinates as bait. "
Without EsGod, this Fallen Ark fleet fled in all directions and was chased by the dynasty's troops. The chase was left to the dynasty's troops, so the three of them did not attack these battleships and flew back to a secondary ship.
The main ship was blown up by EsGod, so Murraky moved to this secondary ship to command. As soon as the three of them entered the spaceship, they met a few soldiers who had been waiting by the cabin door.
"Your Excellencies, the commander invites the three of you to the bridge." The soldiers were a little nervous. These soldiers on the spaceship had all seen the battle between the three of them and EsGod's main body, so they had a deep understanding of the strength of the three of them.
"This guy is willing to let us go to the command room now?" Han Xiao laughed and walked in front. The soldiers quickly followed and led the way.
The three of them passed through many passages and walked into the command room of the bridge. Murraky was staring at the tactical map and continuously giving orders to maximize the results of the battle. He turned around and saw Han Xiao and the other two walking in. His face turned serious, and he hurriedly walked in front of the three of them.
"Your Excellency Black Star, my life was saved by you. Thank you! What happened before was my fault. I'm very sorry! " Murraky bowed with a serious face. His attitude was completely different from his arrogant attitude before. He could not be more respectful.
After being saved by Black Star, no matter how arrogant he was, he would not put on airs in front of his savior.
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and looked at him, but he didn't take advantage of the situation and said lightly, "You are a commander. You can be arrogant, you can put on airs, you can have all kinds of problems … but you can't leave your post without permission. The battle is not over yet, and you left your job to come here and apologize to us? To put it bluntly, no matter what your attitude is, it won't change the difference in status between us. Do you think we care about your apology? "
The command room fell silent. The faces of the surrounding personnel changed, and they kept quiet out of fear.
Murraky was shocked. He wanted to apologize sincerely, but he did not expect to hear such a straightforward answer. It was almost humiliating. He could not help but feel wronged. With an awkward expression, he braced himself and backed away. He did not dare to say anything else and returned to his post to continue commanding the battle.
Han Xiao was expressionless as he turned around and left. Only then did the people in the room dare to take a deep breath.
Seeing this, the depression in Beyoni's heart disappeared. He followed beside, patted Han Xiao's shoulder, and laughed. "This kind of dynasty officer doesn't know how to respect the strong just because of his status. He should be taught a lesson like this."
Han Xiao glanced at him and shook his head. He was not angry at Murraky's attitude. If he was alone, he would have just smiled and let it go. However, this was not his problem alone. Ames was not an ally of the dynasty. She was kind enough to help him, but she was treated like this. He could not pretend that nothing had happened.
Therefore, even if Murraky took the initiative to raise his butt, he would still slap him away and take the opportunity to teach this guy a lesson. He would trample Murraky's face and sense of superiority into the mud. Ames was not an ally of the dynasty, so she had no right to speak like this. Only he could stand up for her. Even if she did not ask for it, Han Xiao would still do it.
Ames sized Han Xiao up with interest. "Yo, this is the first time I've seen you putting on airs as a Beyond Grade A. Kid, you've finally become arrogant?"
Han Xiao glanced at her, raised his brows, and said, "Don't tell me you don't like it."
"You're smart." Ames shook her head and laughed. She stretched out her slender fingers, poked Han Xiao's cheek, and pushed it lightly.
"You can talk, but don't touch me." Han Xiao helplessly tilted his head, grabbed Ames's hand, and pressed it down.
While casually chatting about the battle earlier, the few of them returned to the house. Han Xiao walked into a room alone and closed the door. Only then did he have time to catch his breath and think about it.
He felt that he had gained quite a lot from this test.
On the surface, the purpose of participating in the routine clean-up was to complete the mission and earn Contribution Points, as well as to make his stance clear and draw a line with EsGod.
His secret goal was to test the combat strength of EsGod's main body.
Han Technician was full of confidence. He had hidden the Evolution Cube in advance because he did not think that he was EsGod's match. However, since they were both Beyond Grade As, he would not be too scared. He still had the qualifications to fight EsGod.
Since he was going to be EsGod's enemy, Han Xiao took the initiative to test EsGod's strength while he had helpers around him. He wanted to personally feel the difference in strength between EsGod and himself so that he would not be caught off guard in the future.
The result of the test was out. The feeling that EsGod gave him was as unfathomable as the vast ocean. Today, he had only revealed a drop in the ocean, which gave him a lot of pressure.
"Level, talents, and Ultimate Knowledges have to keep up. The Mech Legion has to continue expanding as well." Han Xiaoxin pondered.
The reason why a Beyond Grade A Mechanic's army could go on expeditions, other than their own strength, was to increase the size and foundation of their mechanical army. After obtaining the Ultimate Knowledges and activating [King's Mentor], he would be able to properly nurture the Mech Legion and bring the style of a Beyond Grade A Mechanic to greater heights.
The first reason why he came into contact with EsGod personally was to give him an eye.
EsGod had many abilities, but he was not a Mage after all. Even if there was a very small chance, he still had to give it a try. Han Xiao had the mentality of trying and secretly threw an Observer's Mark on EsGod during the battle. Unfortunately, EsGod was indeed able to discover the Observer's Mark and it was destroyed with a slap.
Han Xiao did not feel too regretful about this. It was a gamble in the first place. If it succeeded, it would be a surprise, but if it did not, he was mentally prepared.
"Ding 'er."
At this time, a mission completion notification popped up on the interface.
Han Xiaoxin's heart skipped a beat.
"The battle is finally over?"
He opened the interface and looked at the notification.
[Dynasty Battle Campaign: Fallen Ark (Repeatable)] Completed!
You have completed the following objectives: [Elite Pawn], [Fierce General], [Scavenger] … [Directly Confronting EsGod I], [Directly Confronting EsGod II], [Directly Confronting EsGod III], [Directly Confronting EsGod IV]
Mission Rating: Unbelievable
You have received Unbelievable Mission Rating Reward: Extra 900000 Experience, 2 Random Rewards
"That's quite a lot of Experience." Han Xiaoxin was overjoyed. Missions that involved Beyond Grade As always had extremely generous Experience rewards. It was the same for dealing with Heber previously.
The total Experience reward for this mission was close to 30,000,000,000! Even at his level, it was considered quite a lot. The main reason was that the rewards related to EsGod took up the most. With his strength, he could complete them easily, but it was extremely difficult for the players.
Glancing at the notification, Han Xiao's lips curled up. This time, he had earned a lot. The Red Empire Contribution Points had reached over 8,000, which was enough to exchange for an Ultimate Knowledge.
The two Random Rewards were stored by Han Xiao. He then looked at the introduction of the EsGod Character Summon Card that was rewarded with [Directly Confronting EsGod IV].
Character Summon Card — EsGod: [Esper Ability — Esper Silence] Suppresses the target's Esper Genes through close contact, causing them to be unable to use their Esper Abilities. Requires the target to be an Esper to take effect. The success rate and duration of the control depends on the difference in level, energy level, and Luck. If effective, the minimum duration is 0.25 seconds. Usage limit: 0/2
"Esper Silence?" Han Xiao's eyes widened. This was the Esper Ability that EsGod had used on Beyoni.
EsGod had many Esper Abilities, and the Character Summon Card only gave him one of them. Obtaining this Esper Ability would be of great help to him. Touching Fu Ding before the battle was not in vain.
Han Xiao pondered. The ability of this Character Summon Card just happened to counter EsGod, which was a pleasant surprise. However, the difference between him and EsGod was too great, so it was almost impossible for him to succeed.
Maybe when his level caught up to EsGod in the future, this Character Summon Card would be of use to EsGod.
Han Xiao's eyes hardened, and he kept this Character Summon Card as a trump card.
"I've drawn a clear line between EsGod and myself, which can be considered to have removed a portion of the hidden dangers. My purpose for coming this time has been achieved. Now, I can exchange for Ultimate Knowledges, then meet up with the army and contact the Constellation Corridor players."
With one of the two goals of coming to the Central Galaxy completed, Han Xiao planned his next itinerary in the Central Galaxy.
"By the way, there's one more thing …"
Han Xiao thought about it. He was a little interested in the wormhole that EsGod had mentioned and wanted to know what EsGod was planning.
"When I return to the Shattered Star Ring, I'll find time to visit Harrofal's civilization and see if I can get the data of that wormhole. I have to find out why EsGod is looking for that set of data … Sadly, that guy was killed by EsGod's subordinates."
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled.
He had a feeling that this matter was not simple, and it might give him a pleasant surprise …
…
In another room, Beyoni turned on his communicator and dialed Clottey's number.
Very soon, the call went through.
Du.
"Clottey, the battle on my side is over."
"How's the situation?" Clottey asked coldly.
"We encountered EsGod's main body …" Beyoni described the process.
Clottey frowned, but after listening, his brows relaxed again. He nodded and said, "It seems that EsGod did contact Black Star, but Black Star did not agree. Hmm … we can't rule out the possibility that they're acting. Anyway, you've worked hard. I'll report the situation to Her Excellency."
"It doesn't look like acting." Beyoni spoke up for Han Xiao. "I feel that Black Star knows that the dynasty is secretly suspicious of him, so he's purposely making a public statement so that the dynasty can rest assured of him. After all, he's a Beyond Grade A ally who has just joined. Even if they're suspicious, they won't make it public, so it's impossible for them to send someone to interrogate him. That's why he has to do this."
Clottey did not comment. He was only responsible for reporting, and the final judgment was Uranril's job.
"By the way, Black Star also asked me about the Mecha Empire." Beyoni recalled.
"There's nothing strange about that." Clottey shook his head.
After saying a few more words, Beyoni hung up the communication and exhaled a mouthful of sparks.
Not only was he close to the military's youth faction, but he was also the Ruler's trusted aide. Apart from the intention of befriending Han Xiao, he had also secretly received orders from Uranril to keep an eye on Black Star's movements.
…
In the desolate universe belt of the Central Galaxy, far away from the battlefield, another Fallen Ark fleet was hidden.
Above the fleet, a space vortex-like teleportation gate appeared, and EsGod walked out.
The main ship opened the hatch and welcomed EsGod.
Back in the main hall of the main ship, the people on standby stood up sparsely, their voices rising one after another.
"Your Excellency EsGod!" "Boss!"
EsGod ignored them and walked to the front of the throne. He pulled up his hood, turned around, and sat down. He looked at the people below and slowly spoke.
"How's the research progress at the Research Consortium?"
"They're still matching the coordinate data. I don't know how long it will take to accurately locate the location recorded in the data. That set of data is too strange, and it doesn't seem to be in the explored universe. Even if we have the data, without a matching target on the star map, the workload is still too huge."
"I just want results. Confirm the location as soon as possible." EsGod's tone was calm. He turned to look at his right-hand man and said, "Help me contact the people from the Arcane Church."
"Oh? Why are you looking for them? "
The man licked his lips. His purple tongue was like a long whip covered with barbs. A bright red mask was embedded in his facial bones, as if it had been branded with a soldering iron. It covered the upper half of his face, and even his eyes were not visible. Only his mouth and chin were exposed. He was a creature with an upright spine and was not human. He was about 1.7 meters tall, and his back was bent like an old man. He had thick skin, dark purple skin, and his skin was as rough as sandpaper. He had two pairs of upper limbs and one pair of lower limbs. He was as thin as a match, and his limbs were like purple withered branches. He was wearing the same trendy beggar's hood as EsGod, and his entire person gave off an evil and sinister aura.
Haakisen, nicknamed 'Purple Nightmare', was one of the Beyond Grade A seeds of the Central Galaxy many years ago. He was once a wanted criminal who was chased by a Universal Civilization. Later on, he joined the Fallen Ark and had been an important officer under EsGod for hundreds of years.
"Tell the people from the Arcane Church that they want the data left behind by the Evolutionary Civilization. We can give it to them."
"What's the condition?" Haakisen tilted his head.
"Work together to snatch the Evolution Cube. Tell them that if they succeed, the Evolution Cube will be theirs. I only need to use it a few times and will not snatch it from them," EsGod said slowly.
After suffering a loss once, in order not to repeat the same mistake, he decided to borrow Sisko's ability to sense the Evolution Cube. As he had slaughtered the Star Pupil Protoss before, Sisko would not work with him. Therefore, EsGod planned to negotiate with the Arcane Church in secret. As long as the Arcane Church said something, he could borrow Sisko's ability secretly.
The Arcane Church had an unusual passion for the Evolution Cube. Ever since EsGod stole the cube from Sisko and let others know that he had the data of the Evolutionary Civilization, the Arcane Church had secretly proposed many conditions to him, intending to exchange for the data of the Evolutionary Civilization.
According to EsGod's guess, the Arcane Church's fanatical worship of gods was probably an important reason for them to pursue the Evolution Cube. However, he did not know the exact details.
Although EsGod knew that he was the public enemy of the three Universal Civilizations, since both sides had the same goal, it was not impossible for them to work together in secret. Furthermore, the target of the negotiation was the mysterious Arcane Church, which was the most difficult to judge among the three Universal Civilizations. Compared to the Radiant Federation and the Red Empire, the Arcane Church's killing intent toward him was the least.
"We're going to make a deal with the Arcane Church? How risky. If there's a chance, they might even get rid of you, "Haakisen said with a playful tone.
"Heh." EsGod smiled faintly and did not answer. He slowly said, "I'll leave this matter to you. I need to sleep for a while."
Pa!
Fakisen flicked his tongue like a whip in the air. It was the same as snapping one's fingers, indicating that there was no problem.
EsGod nodded, lowered his head, and covered his face with his hood. His face turned into a whirlpool-like black fog again, entering a deep sleep state.
Haakisen was not surprised by this. EsGod's many Esper Abilities existed in his body in the form of genetic chains, which placed a huge burden on his body. Constantly switching between different Esper Abilities would cause his cells to age very quickly. In other words, EsGod's ability to absorb other people's Esper Abilities was actually exchanging his lifespan for strength.
EsGod's cell activity had already entered the decline stage, and his lifespan had reached old age. However, he had the Esper Ability to suppress aging and temporarily recover his youth, which needed to be triggered through deep sleep. This was why he often slept. Generally speaking, after an intense battle, EsGod would take the initiative to sleep.
"Black Star …"
Haakisen clicked his tongue. He knew that EsGod had gone to negotiate with Black Star this time, but the negotiation obviously did not go well. Furthermore, he was defeated by Black Star. He was a little interested in this person.
…
After cleaning up the battlefield, Murraky's army returned to the border garrison base, and Han Xiao and the others followed.
There were millions of border garrison bases in the entire dynasty, scattered across the vast border. The highest officer in charge of a garrison base was a lieutenant colonel.
After the battle ended, they bid farewell to the highest officer of the base and left.
Han Xiao and Beyoni agreed to meet again when they had time. They then parted ways. Beyoni left alone, and Han Xiao took Ames and the others to a spaceship, heading toward the location where the Black Star Corps had set up their division.
On the way, they took a long detour, and Han Xiao retrieved the Evolution Cube and the other mechanical army. He only felt much more at ease when he had the items back on him.
As the army's mobile base had not arrived yet, they were not in a hurry, so Han Xiao slowed down. This was the first time Hella and the others had come to the Central Galaxy. They walked and stopped along the way, occasionally visiting the colonial planets of the Red Empire.
Within the Constellation Corridor, with Han Xiao's identity, they could go anywhere without any obstructions.
Han Xiao had been paying attention to the Constellation Corridor section of the players' forums along the way, paying attention to the players' feedback. Ever since he had revealed to the Shattered Star Ring that he was coming to the Constellation Corridor half a month ago, the players had been in a state of excitement and anticipation, hoping that the Black Star Corps would cross the Star Field and come into contact with them.
The Central Galaxy's transportation was convenient. When Han Xiao was still halfway there, the army that had split up finally arrived at their destination and descended among the players.
Han Xiao had not arrived personally, but from the Constellation Corridor section of the forums, he could feel the huge impact of the army crossing servers.
The passion of the players had exploded!
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PS: (This chapter is already 5000 words long. Every time it's mating season, I feel that the days pass by really quickly. Floating and sinking, it's a new month. I'm begging for a guaranteed monthly ticket from my brothers ~)
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