The resume clearly records the major deeds of the Black Star Army twenty years before the version update. Frenzied Saber set the search range and filtered out the Legion's achievements from Galaxy Calendar 709 to 729, arranged in ascending order.
The first thing he noticed was a line of bolded text.
--In the year 710 of the Galaxy Calendar, Black Star became Mechanical Deity!
This term instantly shocked Frenzied Saber's young mind, leaving only one thought in his head: Black Star had become a god!
This title is easy to intimidate people. Frenzied Saber down and checking some information, Kuangdao finally understood that "Mechanical Deity" did not mean "god" as he understood it, but was a title for the Divine Throne Mechanic, representing that Black Star had reached the Peak Beyond Grade A.
"That startled me; I thought Old Black was about to ascend to heaven."
Slightly relieved, Frenzied Saber eagerly continued reading and discovered that several major events had occurred that year.
First, the first phase of exploration concluded, and the Legion acquired its first seven star system territories, instantly becoming the largest armed organization in the Shattered World. The Germinal Financial Group was established as the Legion's affiliated financial organization, engaging in multi-faceted commercial battles with the Infinite Financial Group. The Super Academy Project was implemented; to date, the Black Star Army has established tens of thousands of the Super Academy in the Shattered Star Ring, training countless superpowered individuals, a significant portion of whom have chosen to become members of the Legion and serve it...
At the same time, after Black Star became Mechanical Deity, he fought against the Tyrant again and defeated him with only one clone, establishing his status as the strongest in the Shattered Star Ring. Not long after, the Mechanic Emperor invaded, and a conflict broke out between the two sides. In the end, the Empire came to the rescue and forced the Mechanic Emperor to retreat.
Just by reading the written records, Frenzied Saber could almost feel the turmoil and upheaval of that period.
This point in time seems to be a watershed moment for the Legion's activities. After that, the Legion entered a period of low-key development and stability. Black Star withdrew from the ranks of strong contenders for the headlines and quietly Shattered World Star until 716, when the Kunde Race War broke out. This was the first Quasi-Star Legion-level indigenous civilization to be destroyed.
However, records of this history are scarce and vague, with only a general summary. No specific details can be found online. The only valuable clue that Frenzied Saber obtained is that the Black Star Army is currently in charge of the transformation of the Kunde Race, and this task has been going on for 13 years.
After the Kunde Race War, the Legion maintained its strategy of quiet development during the second and third phases of exploration, remaining calm until recently when it once again showed its strength, welcoming its second Beyond Grade A member, who turned out to be a familiar face.
"Hila's reached Beyond Grade A?!" Frenzied Saber's eyes widened in shock when he saw the name.
Players born on Planet Aquamarine are all familiar with Hila. Whether it was the villain "Red Snake" in the early 1.0 Germinal or the one who fought alongside her during the 2.0 Mutation Disaster, these images are all deeply imprinted in the minds of every veteran player on Planet Aquamarine... mainly because Hila's stunning appearance is what leaves a deep impression.
Veteran players know that the feud between Black Star and Hila has been entangled from Planet Aquamarine all the way to the universe, and Black Star is an old friend who appeared a long time ago.
Frenzied Saber has dedicated four versions of his life to the Legion, and the Legion has long been considered his own faction. Now that his faction has gained a new patron, Frenzied Saber is overjoyed.
Suppressing his excitement, Frenzied Saber flipped to the last part of his resume, where his most recent major achievement was the "Meeting of the Gods" convened by Black Star, which summoned seventy or eighty Beyond Grade A to gather together.
Seeing Black Star's terrifying influence and the sheer number of followers he commanded, his heart skipped a beat, and he was so shocked he almost forgot to breathe—had Black Star's status in the universe reached this level in just twenty years?!
"My goodness..."
Before Frenzied Saber could recover from his shock, a loud, booming laugh suddenly erupted beside him, startling him.
"Hahaha! That feels so good!"
The Meat Bun stood with its hands on its hips, looking up at the sky and laughing loudly, its mouth wide open as if it were about to split open, its smile resembling that of a vicious dog.
"What are you laughing at?" Frenzied Saber plugged his ears, looking confused.
"Look at this! Twenty years of version updates, Black Star has accumulated so much history, it's all video footage! It's a treasure trove!"
Meat Bun was excited and overjoyed; with so many ingredients, he wouldn't have to worry about what to cook.
He plans to document all the Legion's exploits during the update period to help Legion players understand the Legion's history. Just thinking about it, he knows it will definitely have a selling point and is likely to become a hit!
With this in mind, Meat Bun glanced around and noticed that many people were using their communicators to check legion profiles. He couldn't resist opening the forum and using his talent as a top paparazzi to post a simplified version of the legion profiles, along with an eye-catching title. "Shocking! Twenty Years of Legion Chronicles!"
With the launch of the new version, countless players excitedly exchanged information on the forums, and the post immediately attracted attention in the Shattered Star Ring section.
[The Army Commander's Big Dick: I'm impressed, Old Black is really something else!]
[The Alchemist: Old Black has remained a mainstay since the first version, a true legend who rose from nothing. Is there anyone in the entire universe more awesome than him?]
[Silly Cat: The ID of the guy upstairs is really suggestive...]
[Magnetic Link: I never expected Hila to become Beyond Grade A! By the way, do you guys remember Black Star's background? He was originally a traitor to Germinal, Hila was also a member of Germinal... Wow, that's terrifying to think about!]
[Causeway Bay Situ Haonan: An organization on a small planet, and two Beyond Grade A pop up? What are the odds?! Black Star really is a cosmic-level protagonist type!]
[Mysterious Person: Germinal doesn't die; it merely lies dormant!]
Frenzied Saber, who was engrossed in the forum's silly netizens, was suddenly dragged towards the dock by Maple Moon.
Stop looking, hurry up and go to Shattered World, the sooner the better.
With someone taking the lead, all the players at the Black Star Army headquarters sprang into action, surging towards the dock like a tidal wave, vying for position.
The long-dormant forums became incredibly lively. After figuring out the version situation, Legion players scattered across various locations immediately set off for the nearest Legion base, boarded fleets, and flocked to the Shattered World. No one wanted to miss the global server.
As a member of the Black Star Army, with such a great advantage, we cannot waste it; if we take the lead, we will stay ahead.
In the eyes of professional clubs, the factional advantage that the Huaxia players of Shattered Star Ring possess is simply a death sentence for them. Guilds from various countries hurriedly held private meetings to discuss the matter.
"The situation is bad. This version's main storyline is too favorable to Huaxia players. The world server is right next to Shattered Star Ring, and they've already been there. If our guild enters the world server, it will be difficult to compete with top Huaxia guilds like Dynasty and Long Sky. We'll definitely be at a disadvantage in guild wars, which could very well affect the development of our professional players."
"Huaxia swept three of the top four spots last time; we absolutely cannot let them continue to dominate this time."
"This is troublesome. The Black Star Army is a local power in the global server, a backer for Huaxia players. Are we supposed to switch sides and join the Black Star Army?"
"Professional players and key guild members can only go to the higher-level faction; it's difficult for them to switch to other factions, otherwise all their efforts in the previous versions would be wasted."
"Yes, even if we switch factions, we still can't compare to the accumulation of experience by Huaxia players in the Black Star Army over several versions."
"Let's observe the situation first and see how the Huaxia respond. If it's not ideal... we might need to unite with clubs from other countries."
Although it was only the first day of the new version's launch, the opening of the global server made clubs from different countries based in different star systems restless.
There was no way around it; the Huaxia players' faction advantage was simply too great. Strong teams like the Americans, French, Koreans, and Japanese, in their frustration, all considered forming an alliance.
"All the players have set off..."
After listening to Phillip's report, Han Xiao smiled to himself.
The Shattered World has opened up, Explored Universe and expanding its territory to new heights. This star field is experiencing a surge in population, with vacant businesses everywhere and opportunities galore, resembling a gold rush era. And the advantages that the Black Star Army has accumulated over so long can finally be put to use.
For him, now is not the stage of exploration, but the stage of harvest!
Having territory is like sitting on a fishing platform with peace of mind. Outsiders will bring them a continuous stream of benefits, and they will have transformed from pawns into players. The ruling class's exorbitant profits are unmatched.
Numerous factions compete here, players will have access to a wealth of mission resources, countless ways to gain experience, and plenty of opportunities to fight.
"However, with the new version just launched, reaping experience won't be so easy," Han Xiao thought to himself.
Players' primary goal right now is to continue leveling up, and most of the experience they gain will be invested in leveling up. They are all like seedlings that still need fertilizing and growing, and it's not time for them to harvest them on a large scale yet.
To level up quickly, players will need to accumulate experience over time.
However, Han Xiao wasn't in a hurry. The legion's shop had added a lot of new items, and even if players were stingy, he could still get them to willingly open their wallets, making his experience accumulation far more efficient than if he were working alone.
--My level has been stagnant for so long, but I can finally level up quickly!
The influx of players from various countries into the global server presents an opportunity to expand the pool of players to exploit. Now that the Black Star Army is attracting foreign players, Han Xiao no longer needs to do much. The advantages and reputation accumulated over several versions are the core attraction.
The greater the advantage that Legion players have in the Shattered World, the more attractive the Black Star Army becomes. However, precisely because of this overwhelming advantage, Han Xiao guessed that some foreign clubs might unite against Huaxia players, making it imperative to help Legion players.
In the previous 4.0 version, clubs from various countries constantly formed alliances and betrayed each other, employing tactics like "befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones," "forming alliances and counter-alliances," "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao," and "borrowing a path to attack Guo," creating a vivid Warring States period atmosphere that was incredibly flamboyant.
According to his plan, in version 4.0, the Legion Territory will serve as a base, providing resources to help Legion players develop, while also using the power of players to cause trouble, attack opponents, protect their own forces, and attract more players to meet their own upgrade needs.
"The Modo Civilization, Chaos Mysterious Energy..." Han Xiao's eyes flashed.
Players have just logged in, and it will take some time for players from all star systems to arrive in the Shattered World. Aside from the players, these two things are the issues he needs to address most right now.
The Kunde Race's mission required him to take revenge on the Modo Civilization. Initially, the Empire instructed him to wait until the Shattered World opened before fully implementing the plan. Now, the Modo Civilization's forces had also entered the Shattered World, on their home turf. Han Xiao had a hundred ways to make the Modo Civilization unable to survive.
The mission reward is the [Proof of Leadership] feat, which is extremely useful for a powerful faction leader like himself. Han Xiao has been waiting for this for over ten years, and now he can finally make his move.
In addition, the time for the emergence of Chaos Mysterious Energy is approaching, and it is estimated that there will be many forces vying for it. Han Xiao has already dispatched troops to the coordinates marked by the Sorokin's legacy.
He had made two preparations. He specifically looked up the host from his previous life. If he remembered correctly, it should have been an ordinary person named Evans. Now he had learned Evans ' location and was also in the Shattered World, under his surveillance.
If no one under his command can control the Chaos Mysterious Energy, he can bring out the host from his previous life; he'll definitely be a good fit.
While pondering, Han Xiao asked Phillip:
"Check where the Modo Civilization's fleet is... I'll send them a 'big gift' first."