As various bigwigs arrived at the Shattered Star Ring, this star field became increasingly lively. As the face of the superpowered world, each Beyond Grade A attracted the attention of countless interstellar citizens and forces, making them special idol stars.
Aside from their own achievements, another important source of Beyond Grade A's fame is the Veyne Cards. Every big shot has their own deck, and there are too many people in the universe who play cards casually, so they know these big shots like the back of their hand.
This mentality is similar to a collecting obsession, like the feeling of collecting cards of the 108 heroes of the Water Margin while eating snacks.
On this day, spaceships hovered in the distance from the Black Star Army headquarters, mostly filled with media reporters who had come after hearing the news; eight or nine tenths of the media from the entire Shattered Star Ring had arrived.
These reporters had been staking out this place for days, witnessing one Beyond Grade A fleet after another enter the Black Star Army headquarters, and their amazement grew stronger and stronger.
How many people have arrived so far?
"Twenty-seven! And more Beyond Grade A entering the Shattered Star Ring are on their way."
"With so many Beyond Grade A gathered here, something big is definitely going to happen!"
"Are they going to rebel?!"
Everyone was itching to rush into the Black Star Army headquarters to uncover the truth and the Tu Shu.
Since the arrival of the first Beyond Grade A Ames, these paparazzi have been kicked out and not allowed to enter Black Star headquarters; they can only circle around and watch from the outside.
Unable to satisfy their curiosity, these reporters seemed to transform into frenzied baboons, unable to sit still for even a moment.
Although the Empire released information, it only provided ambiguous details. To maintain an air of mystery, it did not explain why these Beyond Grade A beings had gathered at the Black Star Army, leaving room for speculation and discussion.
It must be said that this technique of leaving suspense, similar to that used in artistic works, is very effective. The Shattered Star Ring already received a lot of attention because of the issue of the Shattered World, and the news of the gathering of Beyond Grade A Black Star Army Legion has attracted the attention of the entire universe.
Everyone was filled with questions.
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The elite circles of the Beyond Grade A are too far removed from ordinary people; without inside information, too many mysteries fill their minds.
Among them, the discussion about Black Star was the most extensive, and the entire universe's interest in Han Xiao was once again aroused.
Why did all the major figures choose the Black Star Army as their meeting place?
Why is Black Star able to command such a large following?
Over the years, Han Xiao has maintained a low profile and has kept a low profile. It wasn't until recently that he made headlines again, leading many people to mistakenly believe that Black Star had been doing something secret all these years, which is why his status has suddenly risen to such a high level.
Not long ago, the Black Star Army acquired its second Beyond Grade A, and now it has gathered 70-80% of all Beyond Grade A in the universe. They're definitely planning something big!
Almost everyone guessed that way.
Just then, two more fleets teleported in from afar, arriving one after the other. Their outer armor was engraved with the marks of the Mechanic Emperor and the Void Venerable, clearly belonging to the fleets of Manison and Kasuyi.
"Quick, record it!"
"For someone of Manison's and Kasuyi's stature to actually come, Black Star's influence is immense!"
The two fleets passed the media ships and landed towards the Black Star Army headquarters, with numerous reporters scrambling to record the process.
Since they couldn't get in, all these reporters could do was record the list of Beyond Grade A attendees and then wait anxiously for the news to come out.
The two fleets sailed into the Legion dock, and the clones of Manison and Kasuyi stepped off the ship. The two were old acquaintances and quickly struck up a conversation.
"You're here too. Looks like the Arcane are here to support Black Star this time as well." Manison chuckled softly.
"Didn't your Glory send people too?"
Kasuyi's tone was indifferent, his voice seemingly coming from the void, ethereal and clear.
"Glory is Glory, and I am me. This time, my goal is different," Manison said calmly.
"So you're so abruptly cutting ties, aren't you afraid of displeasing the Glory?" Kasuyi shook his head. "Then what are your goals?"
"Do you remember the last time so many Beyond Grade A gathered together?"
"Forgot."
"I reckon the Three Universal Civilizations are almost forgotten, so this is a good opportunity to remind them," Manison said casually.
Kasuyi paused, neither confirming nor denying, "This might not be a good thing for us. The more we value it, the more we fear it, and it could very well be another Tragedy of the Pinnacle."
"Good and bad always coexist. Although we Beyond Grade A beings belong to different forces, we are all of the same class. We have always been a disorganized bunch, but now that we are acting together, it has attracted the attention of the entire universe. I believe that other Beyond Grade A can see how much power we have when we unite. If we can make use of this power, we can ask for more." Manison said slowly.
"You haven't changed, still using the same old rhetoric." Kasuyi's tone was emotionless. "The Ancient Ones, the Machine Race, the Infinite Financial Group... you have a lot of resources at your disposal, but unfortunately... at your level, you can't rely on yourself alone anymore, you have to utilize everyone... So, tell me, what kind of 'one' are you going to create this time?"
"It's just mutual exploitation. I'm not the only one who benefits; every Beyond Grade A benefits too. Isn't that good?" Manison smiled.
"Anyway, you know me. Unless you have a way to help me complete my final Divine Transformation, don't come to me for this kind of thing again." Kasuyi waved his hand.
Manison didn't mind and changed the subject, "Let's not talk about that for now. The Void Specialty you gave me last time was pretty good, can I have some more?"
"Sure, but first, return the Scepter of All Gods."
Are you dreaming?
The two were exchanging casual banter when a dozen or so Beyond Grade A Beyond Grade A individuals, mostly from the Glory and Arcane, walked over from the dock.
These people arrived even earlier. Since not everyone had arrived yet, they had to stay at the legion headquarters temporarily. They had been staying there for some time, and today their respective leaders arrived, so they came to pick them up.
There was only one exception: Sorokin, who stood alone outside the crowd, a broad smile on his face.
"Why did you come to pick us up?" Manison glanced at him.
"Although this is Black Star's territory, you two are important shareholders of the conglomerate, so it is my duty to welcome you," Sorokin said earnestly.
To the others, this tone sounded like a sycophant fawning over someone's leg, which was quite in line with their long-held impression of Sorokin.
Just then, Han Xiao walked over, drawing everyone's attention, and said with a smile, "Welcome to the Black Star Army. Please come with me; your room has been arranged."
"Black Star." A dozen or so Beyond Grade A turned around, greeted him, their eyes filled with complex and meaningful glances.
Some people had only heard of Black Star before but had never actually met him, but during their time with the Black Star Army, they had gotten to know Han Xiao.
In reality, most of the Beyond Grade A present did not want to come; they only came as guests because of orders from the higher-ups of Glory and Arcane.
Even though they were unwilling, they didn't dare to be arrogant since they were on someone else's turf. Otherwise, they would completely offend Han Xiao, and it would be unwise to provoke a very powerful Peak Beyond Grade A.
Manison nodded to Han Xiao. "We meet again. If I remember correctly, this should be my second time visiting your territory."
"It was three times." Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "You forgot about the fight?"
"Alright." Manison shook his head and chuckled, not minding at all.
Since that last favor, Han Xiao has remained silent for over a decade. Manison has assumed that Han Xiao has given up and will no longer challenge his position, so he holds no grudge against him.
He's defeated countless mechanics over the years, and once they submit, he won't continue targeting them... He still needs to maintain his dignity as the leader of the Mechanic Faith.
"This is Kasuyi, the Void Venerable. If I'm not mistaken, this should be your first meeting." Manison turned and introduced Kasuyi.
"It is indeed our first meeting, but I have long admired your name." Han Xiao smiled and extended his hand. "It is an honor to meet Lord Kasuyi."
Kasuyi shook Han Xiao's hand and said, "I've often heard of Black Star's name. You're a legendary figure too. It's an honor to meet you. I've heard you also have Void Bloodline. I think we'll have a lot in common."
After exchanging pleasantries, Han Xiao led everyone back to their respective rooms. After the Glory and Arcane settled in, only Sorokin remained by his side.
"Lord Black Star, your influence is truly astonishing; so many important figures have come to support you." Sorokin's praise seemed sincere, but Han Xiao perceived it as insincere.
Han Xiao pouted, "I thought you weren't coming."
"How could that be! I also operate in the Shattered Star Ring. You're the leader in this star system, how could I dare not give you face? I know you have some misunderstandings about me, and we are some competitors in business, but I have the utmost respect for you." Sorokin smiled. "Perhaps we'll have opportunities to cooperate in the future."
Han Xiao knew this guy's shamelessness was on par with his own, and he was already used to it. He clicked his tongue and asked, "Didn't Heber come with you?"
"He said he'd come back on the last day, haha, even though he's right next to you, he's acting like a child, sulking with you." Sorokin turned around and betrayed Heber.
"Hmph, I know."
Han Xiao waved his hand, leaving the boy with the fake smile Sorokin, behind, and turned to leave, lost in thought.
Aside from the Three Universal Civilizations allies who came to show their support on orders, the others mostly had their own agendas. Sorokin, for example, probably came eagerly to blend in and disguise himself, while also using the opportunity to network with these Beyond Grade A beings. And that old guy from the Mechanic Emperor seems to have ulterior motives as well...
The Beyond Grade A who came to the Black Star Army can be divided into three categories: first, Imperial allies who are on their side, such as Ames and Austin; second, allies from two other cosmic-level civilizations who came to show their support; and third, Beyond Grade A members from other factions and neutral parties, most of whom came to make friends.
However, the individual intentions of these people had little impact on the event, and Han Xiao didn't care.
In Han Xiao's view, the key point of this Beyond Grade A networking event is the waiting period before the formal talks. These Beyond Grade A will have to wait in their own territories for about ten days, which creates a platform for communication and makes it easier for these Beyond Grade A who don't usually meet to interact. Normally, due to geographical and factional restrictions, there is no such public occasion for so many big shots to gather together.
This way, everyone can network together, and it also makes it easier for me to test out so many Beyond Grade A people I'm meeting for the first time... Not only myself, but everyone's network can be expanded significantly, which is beneficial for strengthening the connections within the entire Beyond Grade A circle.
Han Xiao not only wanted to enhance his reputation and maintain order in the star field, but also to provide an opportunity for other Beyond Grade A individuals to socialize and build good relationships with each other.
Although there may be conflicts and grudges among Beyond Grade A, if the World Tree War breaks out, everyone will be comrades-in-arms fighting side by side. He wanted to do something good in advance.
Moreover, if the Beyond Grade A class continues to be in a state of disarray, it will also lead to some serious consequences.
' The Super Calamity has both a trigger and an inevitable trend. I hope my talks can bring about some changes...' Han Xiao pondered to himself.
"Your Excellency President, the Black Star Army headquarters has already housed nearly thirty Beyond Grade A personnel, and the final number is expected to be between seventy and eighty."
On the homeworld of the Federation of Light, Bader listened to the report from the Chief Council Elder, frowning and deep in thought.
Taking into account various factors, he chose to have his allies attend, but he suddenly discovered that the gathering of so many Beyond Grade A beings was terrifying. Just their meeting shook the entire universe and triggered a media frenzy. The influence was truly frightening and somewhat beyond his expectations.
"There are too many Beyond Grade A..."
"That's right. In a few days, the Black Star Army headquarters might be the most dangerous place in the entire universe." The chief council elder's expression was also not good.
"You've misunderstood." Bader looked up at him. "What I mean is... there are just too many Beyond Grade A in the universe."
The chief council elder's expression suddenly changed.
Bader stood up, went to the window, looked out, and slowly said, "Beyond Grade A Long-Lived One lifespans seem endless. Even if the probability of Beyond Grade A being appearing is very low, according to the normal ratio of death to birth, the total number of Beyond Grade A beings in the universe will only keep increasing. One hundred... two hundred... one day, there will be tens of thousands!"
At that time, the power of the individual... will be out of control!
The chief council elder's expression turned extremely serious. "You mean... a new purge? Like the Tragedy of the Pinnacle?"
Bader shook his head. "The Tragedy of the Pinnacle was just an accident, but it revealed to us how to deal with the problem of Beyond Grade A. Although the number of Beyond Grade A is still under control, if we don't take precautions, there will be a day when the power of top-level individuals will run rampant... So, it is necessary to purge the Beyond Grade A. However, I do not intend to do this during my term."
"Yes, the Shattered World is very important to the entire universe, and now is certainly not the time for reckoning." The Chief Council Elder nodded.
If there are too many individuals with extraordinary power beyond reason, the order will be on the verge of collapse. In his eyes, the purge of Beyond Grade A beings has nothing to do with personal grudges, but is only to maintain the stability of the universe. However, this action will inevitably cause short-term turmoil and pain. Therefore, it is a hot potato for any leader of a cosmic civilization. No one wants to do such dirty work during their term of office.
In his view, this is like maintaining the ecological balance of the universe; it's not about eliminating Beyond Grade A, but about controlling the total number of Beyond Grade A and keeping the ratio of individual power to collective power at a safe level.
In peaceful times without external enemies, the consequences of this imbalance would be unpredictable.
This wasn't a sudden idea of his. In fact, many years ago, the Three Universal Civilizations had similar contingency plans in private. However, since the Beyond Grade A civilizations were not out of control, this plan was never implemented. This was a tacit understanding among the three cosmic rulers.
"I wonder if Black Star had this intention all along when he held this meeting..." Bader paused slightly, thinking of Manison's attitude, and pondered, "The Mechanic Emperor probably also guessed that a purge was inevitable, so he wants to gather Beyond Grade A members to show us his strength? Or perhaps improve the status of Beyond Grade A members? Tsk... two cunning old foxes."
Admittedly, he did develop a greater sense of apprehension towards the Beyond Grade A class, but since a purge was not an option at the moment, he could only transform his apprehension into a greater concern.
"Black Star, Mechanic Emperor... do you really want to integrate the power of Beyond Grade A beings...?" Bader's gaze was deep.