Over the next month, Han Xiao stayed in the army headquarters to rest and organize his gains.
The dynasty's Contribution Points had increased by around eleven thousand points. Together with the original six thousand points, he was still a few hundred points away from eighteen thousand. This number was a little awkward. If he exchanged for two Ultimate Knowledges, he would not be able to maintain the Political Asset effect.
Therefore, Han Xiao only exchanged for one new Ultimate Knowledge from the dynasty for the time being. Now that the most urgent threat, EsGod, had been dealt with, the external environment had stabilized, and the dynasty had entered a stable period of development. The pressure on him had decreased by a lot, so he was not in a hurry to exchange for more knowledges.
The main reason was that he had just defeated EsGod, so Han Technician did not want to go out and do missions just to make up for those few hundred Contribution Points. He only wanted to stay at home for a while. After all, the Contribution Points were still there, and he could exchange for them at any time.
Han Xiao had already grasped three Ultimate Knowledges — [Endless Material Science], [Mechanical Life Tinder], and [Virtual Creator] — one for each of the three branches.
Energy, materials, and information had always been the three carriages of technological development. With both materials and information, Han Xiao chose to exchange for the last Ultimate Knowledge of the energy branch — [Eternal Energy].
The name of this Ultimate Knowledge was quite intimidating, but its actual effect was not as exaggerated as' eternal '. It was not literally an endless source of energy, but it was very effective in increasing the combat power of a Mechanic.
The Cutting-Edge Knowledge [Abnormal State Energy] allowed a Mechanic to grasp the safe extraction technology of psionic energy, dark energy, antimatter, and other high-level energy sources. The new energy source allowed a Mechanic to improve in all aspects. [Eternal Energy] also allowed a Mechanic to grasp the technology of new energy sources. At this point, technology and magic were different paths leading to the same goal. A Mechanic, like a Mage, had learned how to extract multi-dimensional energy …
However, in terms of energy level, this was not a huge improvement. Multi-dimensional energy was not as powerful as psionic energy. It only expanded the choice of energy sources for a Mechanic.
The real focus of [Eternal Energy] was not to grasp new energy sources but to improve the utilization of existing energy sources.
Just like the advancement from nuclear fission to nuclear fusion, learning more advanced energy extraction methods would allow a Mechanic to build a new generation of psionic and dark energy reactors, greatly increasing their output and making them more stable.
The direct result was that the power of weapons, the strength of shields, and mechanical performance would all improve. This was the improvement brought about by the energy technology innovation.
The new Ultimate Knowledge also gave Han Xiao a new specialty and skill.
[Advanced Energy Controller]: When using Advanced Energy, Attack Power Bonus Coefficient: 115x, Shield Strength Bonus Coefficient: 12x, + 30 Machinery Core Power Output Coefficient: + 20
[Energy Innovation]: Passive Skill. This skill can only be leveled up by increasing the mastery level of [Eternal Energy]. Each level up will unlock more advanced energy technology and reactor blueprints. Knowledge is power.
Energy was too important. No matter which branch a Mechanic was from, it would be best if they maxed out [Eternal Energy Source]. This was also one of the main reasons why the Mechanic players had liver cirrhosis in the later stages of the game.
If he didn't choose the Energy branch during the Job Advancement, the triple cost of Potential Points was enough to make him want to die!
Even Han Xiao felt that it was a little strenuous. After he reached level 280, he had accumulated 21 Potential Points. Learning this knowledge required 24 Potential Points. He had raised a few skills to the maximum level to cover the learning cost, but to raise [Eternal Energy Source] from level 1 to level 5, he still needed 96 Potential Points, which meant that he had to raise all 96 blueprints to the maximum level …
This was much more terrifying than the EXP required to level up!
The power of a Mechanic came from their knowledge, and it was not enough to just level up. Only by raising the level of their Knowledges could they have stronger combat power. This was the foundation of a Mechanic.
Han Xiao's four Ultimate Knowledges were basically all at level 1. After his own level increased, he also had to consider leveling up his Ultimate Knowledges. Because of his unique leek advantage, he decided to level up all his Ultimate Knowledges as much as possible. This was destined to be a long process, but after it was completed, his combat power would definitely be off the charts.
Other than planning for his own growth, Han Xiao also took care of his officers. He used the [Ability Enhancement] Character Summon Card on Hella and Aurora. The former had a stable Beyond Grade A potential, while the latter had a strategic ability.
Han Xiao kept the last chance to use it. Ames was also Grade S like him, so he could not use it on her. He planned to keep this chance and wait for a while.
In this month, Han Xiao also dealt with some army matters. One of the most important things was the business cooperation with the Radiant Federation. This was the deal that they had agreed on.
The cooperation method was for the Radiant Federation to help the Black Star Corps open a branch in the Abyss of Stars. Han Xiao arranged for a few satellite bases to be sent over.
The people who went to open the branch did not include the army players. Han Technician did not have the habit of transplanting his leeks to other people's fields.
Currently, there were two major events that the army players were experiencing. One was the civil war of the Gulal Civilization, and the other was the first exploration phase of the Flickering World.
Furthermore, the promotion of the Pro League had also begun. Because Version 30 was the peak period of the number of players, a large number of new players had entered. The promotion of the Pro League this time was much more intense than the previous two seasons. Every player who was interested in participating was actively preparing for it.
According to Han Xiao's calculations, the enthusiasm of the army players had increased by at least 475%.
There was no need to care about the players. Han Xiao was mainly concerned about the aftermath of EsGod's fall. While he was resting in the headquarters, the impact of this matter had already spread and affected the entire universe.
The three Universal Civilizations began a new round of eradicating criminals. The Fallen Ark in the Central Galaxy fell apart, and countless criminals left the Central Galaxy, fleeing everywhere. It was said that some organizations were actively recruiting these criminals to divide up EsGod's forces.
The Fallen Ark was the most famous criminal organization in this era, but it was not the only one. The universe was very large, and there were other large criminal organizations active in the various Star Fields. It was these people who were taking EsGod's inheritance.
The Black Star Corps was also affected. Sylvia's report showed that the number of new players joining the Black Star Corps had suddenly increased. It should be the effect of the Universal Legendary Points that he had obtained.
Most of the new recruits were victims of EsGod, and two of them attracted Han Xiao's attention.
…
In the reception room of the army headquarters, Shazik and Lothaire sat opposite of Han Xiao. The three of them were sizing each other up.
Han Xiao's gaze slowly swept across the two of them, and his thoughts could not be seen from his face. He slowly said, "Both of you are Calamity Grade Supers. Do you really want to join the Black Star Corps?"
Shazik nodded and said with a deep voice, "EsGod destroyed my home, and the reason I'm alive is to take revenge on him. I once promised that as long as someone helps me take revenge, I'm willing to do anything for them."
Lothaire's face was covered by a mask, and his expression could not be seen. He nodded lightly in agreement. He was a man of few words, and his temperament was cold.
"In that case, on behalf of the Black Star Corps, I welcome the two of you to join us."
Han Xiao smiled and nodded. Calamity Grade Supers were high-level combatants, and they would be popular in any organization. Naturally, he would not reject them.
He valued these two not only because they were Calamity Grade Supers but also because they were famous NPCs in his previous life.
In his previous life, EsGod had been active in many versions of the universe and made countless enemies. Shazik and Lothaire were famous characters in EsGod's original storyline, and they were both enemies of EsGod.
Shazik operated a gray transit station in the desolate universe belt of the Central Galaxy. It looked like he was providing services to criminals, but he was actually a hidden poisonous snake.
During his period of operation, he secretly bribed the members of the Fallen Ark, secretly gathering intelligence and leaking it to the advanced civilizations. At the same time, he also secretly protected the various organizations that sought revenge on EsGod, providing them with weapons and spaceships. For example, players who accepted missions from the three Universal Civilizations could receive his services.
Shazik used various methods to chip away at the Fallen Ark's forces, but the universe did not lack criminals. The speed at which he destroyed the Fallen Ark could not compare to the speed at which they expanded.
In the end, because the players who accepted his protection posted on the forums, his actions were found out by the players of the Fallen Ark. His identity was exposed, and he died in the hands of a bunch of wanted players.
The other Lothaire was even more powerful. He was a fierce person who dared to assassinate EsGod and had an Intermediate Luck Glow. He was a protagonist type character with deep hatred.
Lothaire was a bounty assassin who specialized in assassinating the members of the Fallen Ark. In the middle version, he established a secret organization called the 'Assassin's Society'. It was not large, but its members were all elites and had some fame in the universe.
This was a hidden faction, and players could join after passing the test. Inside, they could obtain the rare subclass' Galactic Assassin 'and learn assassination skills from the members. They could also trigger a Grade S Hidden Main Storyline Mission, [Assassinate EsGod].
In Han Xiao's previous life, the Assassin's Society was very popular. A portion of the lone wolf players liked the feeling of being an assassin, especially those who roamed the universe. This was because every action of theirs would have an impact. Some assassin players were passionate about assassinating all sorts of important people and enjoyed the impact they had.
At his peak, Lothaire had the strength of a Beyond Grade A seed. As an assassin who came and went like a shadow and was known for his lethality, his deterrence was much higher than a normal Beyond Grade A seed, far surpassing the likes of Hardaway. His ability as an assassin was one of the top in the universe.
His end was rather tragic. Because he could not stand the harassment of the Nightmare Incubus, he finally went to assassinate EsGod alone. In the end, the wind blew and the water turned cold. The hero did not return and died in EsGod's hands.
Based on his achievements in his previous life, Han Xiao valued Lothaire's potential more. If he could ensure his loyalty, this guy would be worth nurturing.
Thinking of Lothaire's experience, Han Xiao had an idea.
Apart from the Black Star Guards, I can add a small team. They don't need to stay by my side but will operate in secret all year round. They'll only be responsible for me. They can be called Shadow Guards or Shadow Walkers …
If Lothaire established the Assassin's Society like in his previous life, he might be able to attract a large number of lone wolf players and use them to accomplish some unspeakable goals …
Just as Han Xiao was thinking, Shazik suddenly took out a data storage device and placed it on the table.
"Your Excellency Black Star, this is my gift for meeting you."
Hearing this, Han Xiao tilted his head and was a little curious.
"What's inside?"
"A part of EsGod's inheritance," Shazik said in a low voice. "Before leaving the Central Galaxy, I used all my spies to loot a few of EsGod's research bases and entered their database to copy some data. This is my proof of joining the army," Shazik said in a low voice.
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled, and he looked at Shazik with admiration.
This leek is so smart, even bringing his own fertilizer.
He's reliable and a talent.
"The various organizations are dividing up EsGod's assets. I didn't expect that I would be able to get a share of the inheritance by staying at home." Han Xiao shook his head and laughed.
He raised his finger and shot out a stream of nanoparticles, which turned into a data interface and connected to the storage device.
"Philip, read the data inside."
"Okay, hum …"
Han Xiao closed his eyes and entered the quantum network. His brain worked quickly, and with the help of Philip, he quickly read through the data that EsGod had accumulated in the storage device.
There were many good things inside, such as the confidential information of certain civilizations, blueprints of lost technologies, ancient secrets, research reports of special technologies, and so on.
After browsing for a while, Han Xiao quickly found the information about the Evolutionary Civilization and was overjoyed.
The reason he could carry the Evolution Cube was because of EsGod. Now that he had the instruction manual of the Evolutionary Civilization, he could create the storage device himself. This solved a big problem, and he no longer had to worry about destroying the storage device to release the main body. Furthermore, there were many more ways to use the cube now.
This information was invaluable to him!
"Good stuff." Han Xiao suppressed his excitement and quickly flipped through the other information.
Suddenly, his eyes focused, and a piece of information attracted his attention.
"Hmm, this is … a clue to a Super High Risk Esper Ability?"
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