"I don't think I need to emphasize the value of the Evolution Cube. Now that this Universal Treasure that is coveted by countless organizations is in Black Star's hands, it is very risky for the dynasty. However, the Universal Civilizations will not force their Beyond Grade A allies to hand over their Universal Treasures, so they acquiesced to Black Star's ownership of the Evolution Cube. However, this does not mean that the dynasty will be at ease."
Heber nodded. "Indeed. Continue."
"Only with the Evolution Cube in the hands of the dynasty can this risk be eliminated. Although the battle of Planet Lighthouse was won, it also sounded an alarm within the dynasty. Instead of believing in Black Star's strength, it is better to prevent similar things from happening again. The Radiant Federation's Multi-Dimensional Sky Opening Transportation Device will always be a threat. Think about it, Radiance can gather a group of Beyond Grade As to attack the Black Star Corps' headquarters at any time. How dangerous would that be?"
"If Radiance could do it, they would have done it long ago." Heber was not swayed.
"Yes, considering various reasons, the Radiant Federation will not take the risk. Therefore, they used a roundabout method to pressure the dynasty and Black Star. However, if all these methods are ineffective, the possibility of taking the risk will only increase."
Heber did not deny it and said, "Even if there are external threats, Uranril values Black Star, and the dynasty will not force him. The success rate of your plan is negligible. I advise you to give up as soon as possible."
"We have to give it a try." Lovell slowly said, "Black Star is close to the dynasty's Ruler's faction and has received a lot of protection. However, you also know that there are many factions within the dynasty. Ever since the appearance of the Evolutionary Totem, the calls for Black Star to hand over the Evolution Cube have been getting louder and louder. Black Star refused to take the Evolution Cube and settle down on the dynasty's mother planet, which made more factions more determined."
Heber frowned. "You seem to know a little too much."
Hearing this, Lovell smiled mysteriously.
"Because … I'm not just here to represent Radiance and Ethereal."
"Hahaha …" Heber suddenly burst out laughing. "Your appetite is really big, to think that you want to eat all three of them. No wonder. I was wondering just now. If Black Star gave the Evolution Cube to the dynasty, Radiance and Ethereal would not even have the last chance to take the risk. So that's how it is …"
Lovell smiled and didn't answer. She secretly sighed at Sorokin's courage.
On the surface, Sorokin had agreed to the deal between the federation and the church, but in secret, he had contacted some of the dynasty's factions and changed the story of the plan to suppress the Black Star Army. He said that he wanted to force Black Star to hand over the Evolution Cube and carry out a second transaction behind his back. This made the Limitless Financial Group's intention of suppressing the Black Star Army in line with the interests of the three parties.
This was both to leave a way out and to maximize the benefits. Sorokin was not someone who would listen to orders obediently; he had his own interests.
At the scale that the Limitless Financial Group had developed to, they had long stopped making money from wars. The series of turbulence brought about by the battle of Planet Lighthouse had caused the Limitless Financial Group's stock price to fluctuate.
In order to prevent such a situation from happening again, Sorokin would rather become a pacifist and completely cut off the possibility of the Evolution Cube starting a war. This would make the two parties lose the chance to take the risk and resolve the conflict between the three Universal Civilizations.
If the Evolution Cube fell into the hands of the dynasty, it would eliminate the risk of cosmic turbulence.
On the surface, he had agreed to Radiance and Ethereal, but in reality, he was a third party.
Lovell paused for a moment before saying in a deep voice, "When the dynasty has the Evolution Cube, all the benefits of the Evolutionary Totem will be in the hands of the dynasty, and Black Star will be kicked out of the game. This way, the dynasty will become the beneficiary and enjoy all the benefits. The possibility of opening up the right to purchase the Evolution Cube to the outside world will increase because of this. This will satisfy the pressure from Radiance and Ethereal … They also do not want to take the risk, so they might be relieved if they completely give up on this idea."
"Sorokin … Humph, this guy is quite interesting." Heber narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "After saying so much, the premise is that Black Star hands over the Evolution Cube. If it doesn't work out, all these are empty words. What do you plan to do?"
Hearing this, Lovell was overjoyed. Heber's question meant that he was tempted.
"Very simple. Put pressure on Black Star from both inside and outside and let him see that the benefits of handing over the Evolution Cube are greater than keeping it."
"Tell me about it."
"During the battle of Planet Lighthouse, Black Star obtained great results and sealed the mouths of those factions that wanted to hand over the Evolution Cube. However, the dynasty's casualties were also real. As long as the dynasty continues to suffer more losses regarding the Evolutionary Totem, Black Star will face more pressure from within the dynasty. Even Ruler Uranril will not be able to suppress all of it. However, this is the work of Radiance and Ethereal, so forgive me for not being able to reveal it."
"What about the external pressure?"
"This will mean dealing with the Black Star Corps itself, so we need your help."
"If you want me to betray the dynasty, then forget about it."
Lovell smiled. "Don't worry, this is definitely beneficial. Even if we don't target the Black Star Corps, the Bloodshed Land will still benefit and will not have any conflict with the dynasty."
"How?"
"Very simple. Our Limitless Financial Group will invest in expanding our business with the Bloodshed Land, taking back the market that the Black Star Corps took away, suppressing the Black Star Corps' business. At the same time, we will develop the Flickering World together. We will use our influence in the dynasty to obtain a better territory for you.
You are also an ally of the dynasty, and the dynasty will not have any objections to the competition between the two of you. Your Excellency Tyrant is also clear about the strength of the Limitless Financial Group. With our investment, regardless of whether the plan succeeds or not, the Bloodshed Land will never lose out. "
Hearing this, Heber closed his eyes and pondered. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes again and replied calmly, "Alright.
"Alright, I agree."
Lovell heaved a sigh of relief in her heart, and her tense nerves also relaxed. She chuckled and said, "In this deal, only Black Star will lose. However, for the peace of the universe, he will have to suffer."
"Peace of the universe, heh …"
Heber mocked in his heart but did not show it on his face. He slowly said, "The Radiant Federation, the Arcane Church, part of the Red Empire's factions, and my Bloodshed Land. Humph, your Limitless Financial Group's actions are really not small. You actually created an Anti- Black Star Alliance."
"This is business, not personal grudges." Lovell smiled nonchalantly. "Let's hope he knows what's good for him. Anyway, he won't hand over the cube for nothing. The dynasty will definitely give him sufficient compensation."
Heber secretly curled his lips. Although he did not like Black Star, in his opinion, the chances of Black Star compromising were close to zero. That b * stard's ability to resist pressure was frighteningly strong. Even if Lovell exaggerated it, he was still not optimistic about the Limitless Financial Group's plan.
However … the Bloodshed Land would not lose out. Heber was willing to cooperate with the Limitless Financial Group and take the opportunity to develop himself. He was not willing to sit back and watch Han Xiao leave him further and further behind.
…
The next day, at the Black Star Corps headquarters.
There were still a few days before the official gathering. Many guests were walking around and expanding their social circle. It was very lively.
Han Xiao visited Sorokin early in the morning and invited him to visit the headquarters. Sorokin gladly agreed.
The two of them strolled around the headquarters while chatting. Han Xiao once again requested to spar, but Sorokin still rejected him. Han Xiao was a little helpless.
The other party did not want to spar and directly admitted defeat. He did not have the mentality of an unyielding expert.
Just as Han Xiao was hesitating, Sorokin seemed to have suddenly thought of something.
"I heard that Aesop is with you?"
Han Xiao raised his brows. "You know that … ahem, old man?"
"When he was an Ancient One, I met him a few times. I once invited him to join the Limitless Financial Group, but he rejected me." Sorokin shook his head.
Aesop, this old man, is really a social butterfly. Wherever he goes, there will be big shots who recognize him … Han Xiao's mouth twitched.
"By the way, I also heard that Ames and you are lovers?"
Han Xiao was stunned. "Where did you hear this from?"
"It's been spreading in many places. I only heard it by chance." Sorokin sighed. "A union between Beyond Grade As is too rare. I can't even remember who the last couple was."
"The leader of the Limitless Financial Group actually has the time to pay attention to such gossip." Han Xiao shook his head helplessly.
"It's precisely because I'm the leader of a financial group that I need to pay attention to any news. Business opportunities are often hidden within." Sorokin smiled.
Han Xiao suddenly thought of something. "If I remember correctly, you seem to be the successor of the Limitless Financial Group, not the founder."
"Yes."
"There is very little information about you in the universe. I'm a little curious about your experience before you became a Beyond Grade A."
"Haha, does Your Excellency Black Star care so much about my childhood?" Sorokin laughed.
In the eyes of many Beyond Grade As, their life before they became a Beyond Grade A was no different from their childhood.
"I'm just curious." Han Xiao waved his hands.
"That's all in the past. It's nothing more than training and battles. There's nothing to talk about." Sorokin shook his head with a smile and suddenly asked, "I wonder what Your Excellency Black Star's ambitions are?"
"Ambitions? Does universal peace count? "Han Xiao joked.
"What a coincidence. Me too." Sorokin laughed.
While chatting, Han Xiao multitasked and secretly entered the quantum network to contact Aesop. Very soon, he hacked into Aesop's communicator.
An old face suddenly appeared in the quantum network's field of vision, clearly startled.
"Black Star? I'm watching a show. Why did you hack into my communicator? "
"Old man, I have something to ask you. Do you know Sorokin?"
Aesop was stunned. "I do. Why are you mentioning him?"
"He's right next to me. I'm quite curious about him. What kind of person was he when you met him in the past?"
Hearing this, Aesop pondered for a while before saying, "Sorokin … tsk, what a sly old fox. You'll never know if what he says is true. You'd better be careful when dealing with him."
"Hmm … then how's his combat strength?"
"I don't know. Anyway, he's stronger than me." Aesop shrugged.
"Isn't that obvious?" Han Xiao was speechless.
"Alright, stop bothering me. Hurry up and restore my communicator to normal. I want to continue watching the show."
Helplessly ending the call, Han Xiao exited the quantum network and turned to look at Sorokin. He made up his mind and threw a punch at him.
"Hmm?"
Sorokin reacted quickly and raised his arm to block this punch.
Dong! There was not much force behind the punch, but it still produced a muffled sound, and a shockwave rippled out.
"… Your Excellency Black Star, what's the meaning of this?" Sorokin narrowed his eyes.
"I still don't believe you when you say you're neglecting your battle. I'm testing your reaction speed." Han Xiao smiled and did not hide it.
Sorokin frowned, then smiled and shook his head. "As a Beyond Grade A, I still have this bit of reaction speed. If you were a Pugilist, I wouldn't have been able to block this punch. Your Excellency Black Star, please don't scare me anymore. I'm really not your match."
"Alright, I was too rash. Sorry." Han Xiao casually retracted his hand and pretended not to care.
Seeing this, Sorokin heaved a sigh of relief. He did not expect Han Xiao to not hesitate to offend him and attack him. He thought he was going to force a spar with him. However, Black Star only attacked once and stopped. He was a little surprised that Han Xiao was so easy to talk to.
Thinking about it, Sorokin understood. Black Star had once slaughtered his affiliated organizations. In his eyes, Black Star's character was swift and decisive. Although he was surprised that Black Star suddenly attacked, it matched the image of Han Xiao in his heart.
However, he did not know that the combat information triggered by this attack was enough for Han Xiao to see his bottom line.
Han Xiao quietly opened the interface, glanced at the combat notification, and his eyes narrowed.
Indeed, I didn't guess wrong. This prick is indeed not simple … His level is a question mark!
"Back when I was level 280, Madison was a question mark. Now that I'm level 300, Sorokin's level is also a question mark. This guy's combat power is also at the peak Beyond Grade A level? He actually hid for so long, making all the Beyond Grade As think he's weak … What is he after? "
Han Xiaoxin thought quickly, and his eyes narrowed.
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