A mechanized force warps to a barren, salty-white planet outside a star sector, its surface an endless white desert.
Dark Emperor led his troops and slowly landed on a white desert. On the ground, a Enderman dot hovered one meter above the ground, which was a Mechanical Divine Throne.
Han Xiao himself sat upright on it, his eyes slightly closed, focused on controlling his Dominion clone and ranged troops. His body released blue-gold lightning, which disappeared after leaving his body by one meter and entered the Quantum Non-Distance Transmission Channel to provide ranged support to his troops.
As the dark mass of troops stepped onto the ground, Han Xiao opened his eyes.
"You're back?"
"My Dominion, we have not failed in our mission."
Dark Emperor walked at the front, planted his spear in the ground, took out the magic orb container that sealed the Chaos Mysterious Energy, and handed it over with both hands.
Han Xiao looked over and saw that the translucent crystal sphere contained Chaos Mysterious Energy shrunk countless times, resembling a wisp of red mist that constantly changed shape.
"Well done."
Han Xiao reached out and picked up the sealing orb, played with it in his hand for a moment, and then looked up to examine the troops in front of him.
This force did not win easily against Ravenlaude in his prime. A large number of ordinary troops were lost, and almost every mech soldier had combat wounds. Many of their outer armor was broken, exposing their internal structure, which was still flashing with electric sparks.
Of the dozen or so Apostle Weapon, four were paralyzed by Ravenlaude and were carried to Han Xiao by their companions. They lay on the ground, unable to move, and only after Han Xiao's personal repair to recover.
Apostle Weapon have self-repair capabilities, but this has its limits. If the damage exceeds a certain level, or if the fire energy falls below the warning line, they will enter a paralyzed or dormant state. These four Apostle Weapon are primarily melee-focused, like the Heavenly Wild Hunt and the Heaven Suppressing Flag, and although they didn't die at Ravenlaude's hands, they suffered tons of damage.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Han Xiao nodded, raised his hand, and four silver-white nanoparticles surged out, merging into the four Apostle Weapon, causing their bodies to shudder and their external damage to slowly repair itself.
"Let's leave it like this for now. To fully repair it, it'll need to be sent to the Secondary Dimension Army Factory for a major overhaul," Han Xiao explained casually, then stared at Dark Emperor with a slight smile, "So, any progress?"
Dark Emperor nodded. "Our neurons and memory bank have collected all the combat data, and the database of Beyond Grade A combat modes has new cases, making it more complete. Next time we deal with Ravenlaude or other Beyond Grade A mages, we can formulate more targeted tactics, reduce casualties, and improve efficiency."
Apostle Weapon are all growth-type mechanical life forms with powerful learning abilities. They constantly fight against various powerful enemies, and the battle experiences they accumulate can be transformed into practical combat experience for the Apostle Weapon, making them stronger and even enabling them to comprehend special combat techniques.
"Excellent! This is the first time you've defeated a fully-formed Beyond Grade A opponent head-on without the help of the Dominion's clone. I'm very satisfied with your results."
Han Xiao offered a few words of encouragement, then instructed the mechanical troops to set up a spatial stabilization trap. He then used his strength to crush the sealing orb.
Ravenlaude had just sealed away the Chaos Mysterious Energy when it was stolen by the Secret Master. He didn't have time to set up any magical restrictions, so directly destroying the container by force was enough... However, even so, only Beyond Grade A could replicate this simple and brutal operation; Calamity Grade couldn't destroy it.
Click!
The crystal sphere shattered and exploded, turning into countless tiny specks of light.
Boom!
The Chaos Mysterious Energy broke free and expanded instantly. His first instinct was to use Secondary Dimension travel to escape, but the mechanical troops had already set up traps, making escape impossible.
Just then, Han Xiao raised his hand, spread his five fingers, clenched them towards the Chaos Mysterious Energy, and then suddenly made a pulling motion.
whoosh whoosh--
A powerful suction force erupted, Chaos Mysterious Energy surged uncontrollably towards Han Xiao, only to be directly pulled into his body. The red energy cloud was quickly absorbed completely.
"Hiss..."
Han Xiao gasped, his eyes flashing with a bright, almost white, red light.
According to the research of cosmic-level civilizations on Primordial Esper Ability Entity, only superhumans and ordinary people could become hosts. However, as Old Ma said, practice makes perfect. Han Xiao planned to personally test the authenticity of the information. After all, the first choice was naturally to use m•hetushu•com•com to see if he could adapt to it.
He wasn't worried about failure. The backlash could kill Calamity Grade, but at most it would only injure Beyond Grade A being... To put it modestly, he felt that his own recovery ability was barely passable, so he wasn't afraid at all.
Cells are the dwelling place of the Primordial Esper Ability Entity. Once the Chaos Mysterious Energy enters the body, it automatically integrates into every cell, and intense pain instantly erupts within Han Xiao's body!
Han Xiao could clearly feel that, due to the different attributes of his energy, the Chaos Mysterious Energy clashed violently with his own energy, creating a feeling similar to an rejection reaction. The more Chaos Mysterious Energy his cells absorbed, the more intense the erosive pain became.
However, compared to the pain of advancing, this was nothing. Han Xiao frowned slightly and glanced at the status bar on the panel.
[Your body has been invaded by Primordial Esper Ability Entity. Due to the incompatibility of your Qi attributes, you are suffering 30,000 to 50,000 points of corrosive damage per second.]
[You are in a state of [Cellular Suppression (Energy Conflict Type)]. Due to energy erosion, the cells that provide you with energy are limited, and your health, energy, and stamina recovery efficiency is reduced by 30%.]
[You are in a state of [mild weakness]. Energy erosion has weakened your body, reducing all attributes by 15%, and your maximum health and stamina by 15%.]
[You need to use extra energy to suppress the Primordial Esper Ability Entity; your maximum energy is temporarily reduced by 40%.]
"Wow, a whole bunch of negative statuses." Han Xiao's lips twitched.
His original plan was that even if he couldn't adapt, he could try to rely on his own recovery ability to forcibly bear the burden of the Chaos Mysterious Energy and thus utilize Chaos Mysterious Energy. However, seeing this bunch of negative statuses, he knew that this path was not feasible.
"It seems I'm not destined to become a host."
Han Xiao shook his head, his internal energy surged, and he directly expelled the Chaos Mysterious Energy within his body. Instantly, he felt refreshed, all the negative effects from before disappeared, and he was once again a vigorous and energetic hero.
Before the Chaos Mysterious Energy could react, Han Xiao took out a containment device for restraining energy bodies. It was a mechanical tube about 60 or 70 centimeters long with a semi-transparent yellow nano-glass in the middle. Without saying a word, he used the mechanical device to re-contain the Chaos Mysterious Energy.
The miniature version of the Chaos Mysterious Energy inside struggled left and right, unable to pass through the specially designed energy constraint field. Han Xiao shook the tube, watching the Chaos Mysterious Energy of his shaking, and couldn't help but reveal a chuckle.
"Although I can't become a host, it's not difficult for me to utilize Chaos Mysterious Energy with my skills. Mage Class can seal it in special magical puppets to turn them into combat golems. I can also create a special mechanical shell to become a carrier of Chaos Mysterious Energy, artificially creating a mechanical host. However, comprehensive experiments are needed to research the manufacturing method of the carrier..."
Han Xiao secretly pondered how to prepare the Chaos Mysterious Energy, much like a chef contemplating a precious ingredient, wondering whether to steam it or braise it.
Just then, a faint mental fluctuation was released from the container, carrying an emotion of helplessness, and a neutral voice immediately rang in Han Xiao's mind.
"Can we have a chat with this unfamiliar Beyond Grade A powerhouse?"
Hmm? The Chaos Mysterious Energy speak? That makes sense, after all, this guy is an independent being that hasn't given up thinking.
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow, looking at the container in his hand with interest. He released his mental barrier, established a mental connection with the Chaos Mysterious Energy, and asked:
"Are you a Chaos Mysterious Energy?"
"That's just what you call me. My real name is Mosaniel Card Piroye, the Red Spirit Dieter..."
After hearing dozens of words, and before it had even finished saying its name, Han Xiao couldn't take it anymore and interrupted its self-introduction, "Stop, it's too much trouble. I'll just call you Little Chaos."
"Ah... Little Chaos..."
Chaos Mysterious Energy's tone was stiff; he probably had never heard such a pleasant title before.
"Don't worry about the details, what do you want to talk to me about?" Han Xiao raised an eyebrow.
What do you plan to do with me?
Han Xiao thought for a moment and told him the truth, "I'll create a vessel that can contain you, so you can fight for me. If that doesn't work, I might find you a new host."
"Just as I thought." The Chaos Mysterious Energy surprisingly showed no anger. "I've seen many Beyond Grade A. When I merged with you just now, I knew you were a rare powerhouse among Beyond Grade A. I'm powerless to resist; you can do whatever you want with my body. Be gentle, okay? Don't be too rough."
Something about what you said sounds a bit strange...
Han Xiao coughed and asked curiously, "You've become my puppet, aren't you angry?"
"My life is longer than you can imagine. I've experienced everything. You're not the first person to try to manipulate me; you're just another passerby in my life." Chaos Mysterious Energy said calmly.
"... I never expected you to be so open-minded."
Han Xiao's lips twitched. He didn't know how to describe it. Had it already been thoroughly trained by its predecessors?
"If you lived as long as me, you'd know what loneliness feels like. It's the most terrifying feeling in the universe, so I spend most of my time asleep. On the contrary, the experience of fighting alongside each host is one of the few wonderful memories in my life."
Chaos Mysterious Energy speaks frankly; as an ancient energy being that spends most of its time in slumber, it disdains to conceal its true thoughts.
Han Xiao suddenly remembered Evans's recent ordeal and a thought struck him. "So you actually really want to meet your host?"
"While I'm in a deep sleep, I'll send my offspring to search for suitable hosts. Whenever I feel like it, I'll find a host and begin a new adventure."
Han Xiao's face twitched.
The world is going to the dogs; people's hearts have turned to dust. Even those with superpowers know to find a backup plan!
Pah! Terrible superpowers!
However, this does explain Evans's problem; it's a story of a backup plan becoming the main one.
There are just too many flaws... Han Xiao twitched the corner of his mouth.
"Now that you're so sensible, why did you run away just now?"
"I prefer to be proactive... but being passive isn't unenjoyable either," Chaos Mysterious Energy hummed.
To put it bluntly, you have to bow your head when you're under someone's roof. You coward, you're quite sensible... Han Xiao rolled his eyes.
He had expected the Chaos Mysterious Energy to fiercely resist and fight to the death, but its true nature was unexpectedly so refreshing and unconventional.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. An energy being that has lived for so long probably doesn't care about many things anymore. It must have resisted when it was first captured, but once it crossed the line, it would gradually slide into the abyss of "it's actually good".
Han Xiao began to understand a little why the Chaos Secret had such a personality. Despite its antiquity, if its power was insufficient, it couldn't stand up to scrutiny no matter how ancient it was.
As someone once said, if you can't resist, you can only enjoy it. Over time, the Chaos Mysterious Energy gradually developed a calm and easygoing attitude, exuding a kind of laid-back vibe.
At this moment, the Chaos Mysterious Energy took the initiative to speak, asking curiously, "I haven't woken up for a long time. What's the current state of the universe? What major events have happened in recent years? And what is your identity? Tell me quickly!"
"Since you're being so cooperative, I'll tell you then..." Han Xiao shook his head and quickly transmitted a large amount of information to Chaos Mysterious Energy through mental connection.
Chaos Mysterious Energy looked at the data with great interest. "It seems that a lot of major events happened in the universe while I was asleep. I remember that when I fell asleep, there weren't this many Beyond Grade A people, and their numbers weren't this many either."
"How long did you sleep?" Han Xiao couldn't help but ask.
"A few hundred years or a thousand years? Oh, I don't remember. Time means nothing to me."
Chaos Mysterious Energy sighed and said in a nostalgic tone, "Back in the day..."
"Before the emergence of Beyond Grade A, we Primordial Esper Ability Entity already existed. I'm not bragging, but think about it: in an era before individual power had developed to Beyond Grade A, we represented the pinnacle of combat strength, and countless people pursued our power... Our era only ended with the appearance of Beyond Grade A."
Primordial Esper Ability Entity extremely ancient, and must have had a glorious and invincible history in the distant ancient universe, perhaps even being the "protagonist" of a certain period.
This seems to be a group with quite a story...
Han Xiao's heart skipped a beat. "Then do you know where the other Primordial Esper Ability Entity are?"
"So much time has passed, we have no idea where they went..." At this moment, Chaos Mysterious Energy paused, his tone changed, and he suddenly became full of enthusiasm, "However, I might know where one guy is. If you're interested, I can help you catch him."
"Why are you suddenly so excited?"
Han Xiao was suspicious.
Do you also enjoy attacking your teammates?
"To be honest, that guy and I are sworn enemies. I've always disliked him. We used to fight every day, and countless hosts died. If you have any designs on him, I'd be more than willing to help." Chaos Mysterious Energy couldn't wait.
Hearing this, Han Xiao was somewhat surprised.
Not only did they capture the Chaos Mysterious Energy, but they also received an unexpected bonus – a buy-one-get-one-free deal?
Wow, I definitely didn't bring Fording with me!
Could it be that the Secret Master took pity on me and secretly gave me a boost of luck?
Hmm, it's possible this is a trap.
Han Xiao stroked his chin and asked, "So what's it called?"
"Its name is Na... oh, according to what you call it, it should be called the Holy Light Particle."
Holy Light Particle?
Han Xiao's eyes flickered.
This is also a familiar name; sharing a man with the Chaos Mysterious Energy is the second superpower Evans has mastered.
As an important character in the Sorokin storyline, Evans has many protagonist-like opportunities. The Chaos Mysterious Energy want him to help reclaim the part of his body that the Sorokin stole, so they spare no effort to improve his strength, and probably, like today, they proactively revealed the existence of Holy Light Particle.
Evans's unique physique made him compatible with the Holy Light Particle. The two Primordial Esper Ability Entity reached some kind of agreement, reconciled their differences, and chose to share a host. At that time, Evans was the first person in the entire universe to have multiple hosts, achieving the feat of having one king and multiple queens, and his harem-type protagonist destiny was fully displayed.
--Speaking of which, this young man is really talented. Even if he can't become a host, recruiting him into the legion can still increase our luck.
"No problem, I don't mind having more Primordial Esper Ability Entity. Where are the Holy Light Particle?" Han Xiao asked, intrigued.
"As far as I know, it has long resided in a Secondary Dimension, a world where light has materialized, and everything is composed of multicolored light; solid light is like dazzling gems, and liquid light is like thick, viscous milk..."
The Chaos Mysterious Energy was described in great detail, revealing its deep hostility towards its nemesis.
At the same time, Han Xiao's control panel moved.
[You have triggered the quest [The Chaos Mysterious Energy's Archenemy]!]
[Mission Brief: You have captured Chaos Mysterious Energy. It's a very easygoing creature. If you can help it solve a small problem, it will be willing to fight alongside you.]
[Mission Requirement: Defeat another Primordial Esper Ability Entity, "Holy Light Particle"]
[Rewards: 24e EXP, 2 Character Cards, unlock special milestone quest - [Primordial Esper Ability Collector]]