The Void Dimension is a chaotic and hazy world, dominated by gray and blue tones, filled with thick and viscous void energy.
Suddenly, it was as if the two of them had been thrown into a blender. The surrounding void energy formed a huge vortex, and Han Xiao and Ames were at the center of the vortex.
Han Xiao became alert and assumed a fighting stance. In the next moment, a mental wave suddenly spread out, sweeping over the two of them, and an ancient and solemn voice rang in his mind.
"Where did this extradimensional creature come from, daring to invade my territory?!"
As the words fell, powerful auras suddenly appeared in their senses, beams of light flashed around them, and countless figures appeared out of thin air, surrounding them as far as the eye could see.
These creatures have All Kinds of Oddities appearances, but all bear the characteristics of Void species and wear specially made armor.
Han Xiao glanced at it and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
He was quite familiar with these strange-looking creatures.
Void Prowler and Chaos Observer who act as scouts, Void Hunter, Void Star Chaser, and Void Walker who roam freely, Void Disciple, Void Executioner, and Blade of Magmodo who form well-organized formations, Void Whisperer, Void Spirit Shaman, and Chaos Arcane Entity who serve as ranged units... these are all the racial options he encountered during his advancement.
At the center of the legion was the behemoth force, consisting of ten enormous Magora Void Behemoth, their bodies covered in armor, carrying countless Void creatures, including three juvenile Void Dragon Race, ridden by three powerful Void beings.
The leader was a Void Lord, several hundred meters tall, whose body seemed to be materialized blue-purple energy. He was clad in massive, jet-black heavy armor, holding the reins of the Void Dragon beneath him in one hand and wielding a huge, dark black longsword in the other, exuding an imposing aura... Void Lord can change their size, but at this moment they maintained a humanoid form.
--This is a virtual air force!
"It seems we've inadvertently trespassed into the territory of a Void Lord."
Upon seeing who it was, Ames frowned slightly.
She was a seasoned veteran of the Secondary Dimension, and this wasn't the first time she'd encountered something like this.
The Void Dimension is a naturally formed Secondary Dimension, with an extremely vast area. Its dimensional attributes, vastly different from those of the main universe, have given rise to countless Void species. In addition to natural growth, they can also strengthen themselves by devouring each other, thus creating a situation of survival of the fittest and endless slaughter. High-level Void creatures have carved out their own territories, formed legions, and waged war against each other.
Void Lord are among the top Void creatures. Each Void Lord commands a powerful army, and their goal in war is to devour other Void Archduke or Void Lords. They not only wage war to sustain themselves but also engage in development, utilizing the unique properties of the Void Dimension to research and develop special technologies applicable to the Void Dimension.
Void creatures not only fight among themselves, but they are also hostile to outsiders. On the one hand, they occasionally kill invaders to collect materials, and on the other hand, they can use their void bloodlines to corrupt outsiders to replenish their manpower. Therefore, void creatures generally do not hesitate to kill visitors from other dimensions.
"They've treated us like prey."
Countless undisguised malice enveloped the two of them. Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and suddenly released Beyond Grade A energy fluctuation, which swept outwards.
Boom!!
A powerful aura erupted, momentarily halting the restless void army around them.
The leading Void Lord brandished his longsword, releasing a mental message of surprise and uncertainty:
"Beyond Grade A being from the main universe?!"
The reputation of being Beyond Grade A also resounded throughout the Secondary Dimension World.
Han Xiao introduced himself, "I am an ally of the Crimson Dynasty, the leader of the Black Star Army, nicknamed Black Star."
"Black Star? Never heard of that name."
Information exchange between the main universe and the Void Dimension is limited. Most void creatures don't care about news from the main universe. However, this Void Lord still knows the name of the Crimson Dynasty. The prestige of the Three Universal Civilizations has spread throughout the Secondary Dimension World. The higher life forms in the Void Dimension are quite intelligent, and even the Void Lord is unwilling to provoke the Three Universal Civilizations.
"Outsider, I am Kirkmond, the Void Lord. Leave my territory immediately." He pointed his longsword, indicating his intention to expel him.
Beyond Grade A beings from the main universe are not to be trifled with. Although the Void Dimension had successfully killed some invading Beyond Grade A, those were the deeds of the most powerful Void warlords at the time, and the casualties were equally heavy. They were later defeated and devoured by other Void Lord. Kirkmond was just a warlord of medium level, and he did not want to have a conflict with the Beyond Grade A beings from the main universe.
Seeing this, Ames didn't want to cause any more trouble, so she patted Han Xiao's waist and said, "Let's go, don't get entangled with them."
Han Xiao glanced at the guarded state of the void army around him, and suddenly had an idea. He switched to void form, and his entire aura changed.
Upon seeing this, Kirkmond was greatly surprised.
"You're also part of the void?!"
"Hey, I'm not some alien, I'm one of your own kind."
After Han Xiao entered the Beyond Grade A, he had transformed into his own race, but his Void Bloodline was not eliminated; it was simply integrated with his own.
Based on his level of evolution, Han Xiao's current Void Creature rank is very high, having reached the level of Void Divine Envoy, which is equivalent to Void Lord.
Kirkmond's attitude changed immediately, showing a mixture of fear, greed, and a desire to ingratiate himself.
If he encounters a regular Beyond Grade A being, killing them would not benefit him. However, if they are both Void creatures, he can devour their bloodline and evolve again.
However, this also means that the difficulty of killing has increased greatly. The Void Dimension is the home ground of void creatures. The higher the level of the void creature, the greater its control over void energy. He was like a fish in water here, and could use the endless void energy to suppress his opponent. But now that his opponent is also a void life form, the advantage of the environment no longer exists.
The power system of the Void Dimension is different from that of the main universe. Void creatures possess a variety of talents. Through continuous evolution, they unleash the abilities of their own species to exert powerful combat strength. They are the type that cannot be copied by other species, so they cannot be called superhumans. They can only be considered powerful special creatures and are not included in the Five Superpower Systems.
However, void beings can actively learn the super-energy system of the main universe, and the most prominent examples are well-known...
"Do you know Kasuyi?" Kirkmond couldn't help but ask.
"I know him quite well," Han Xiao nodded.
Upon hearing this, Kirkmond perked up.
Kasuyi is a super celebrity in the Void Dimension, recognized as the most powerful Void creature. He has created a large number of amazing achievements here, subdued a large number of Void Lord and Void Archduke, and ruled a large territory in the center of the Void Dimension. No one can rival him. Although he usually operates in the main universe, his prestige in the Void Dimension is unmatched.
Now that he had encountered a new Beyond Grade A Void creature that knew Kasuyi, Kirkmond immediately became interested in getting to know it, since he had no way of contacting Kasuyi.
"Black Star, come visit me." Kirkmond extended the invitation directly, not bothering with formalities in the Void Dimension, and speaking was straightforward.
"Alright, let's go take a look." Han Xiao had the same idea. Since they had run into this Void Lord, they might as well exchange some information. Anyway, they still had a sightseeing goal on this trip, so they weren't afraid of being delayed for a while.
Moreover, there are good things in the Void Dimension. The Void Archduke Core that Austin gave him back then purified his bloodline. Although he is already Peak Beyond Grade A, there might still be something that can enhance his Void talent. It's worth a try.
Speaking of luck, Han Xiao couldn't help but think of the [Favored by the Stars] aura surrounding Ames.
Although she didn't bring Fording, Ames seems to have pretty good luck too, so she can probably benefit from it.
"This is a road sign, follow me."
Kirkmond flicked his finger, sending a ball of void energy containing coordinate information to Han Xiao.
The next moment, the surrounding void army instantly vanished—in the Void Dimension, no creature can fly normally; they all possess the traditional skill of Void Travel.
Seeing this, Ames shook her head helplessly. "You actually revealed your identity as a void creature. Hela and I didn't dare to do that when Hila were training in the Secondary Dimension, or we wouldn't have been able to come back."
"High skill breeds boldness," Han Xiao chuckled.
Secondary Dimension are still dangerous for normal Beyond Grade A, but Peak Beyond Grade A are not so afraid.
Following the road signs, the two Void Travel and soon arrived at Kirkmond's base camp.
This is a magnificent city suspended in space, with a crystalline texture throughout. Its base is semi-transparent, revealing a radiant energy core inside, while it is surrounded by dense gray-blue void energy.
In the Void Dimension, natural matter is scarce. It is usually extracted from void energy and transformed into crystals through special techniques. Building such a city would be extremely expensive.
The giant city was filled with bases; it was more like a large military camp than a city. The two arrived at the main hall in the center of the city, where Kirkmond welcomed them inside.
He shrunk his body to the same size as Han Xiao, and after sitting down, he couldn't wait to ask, "Black Star, where were you born?"
This is where things get complicated. He thought Han Xiao was a native Void life form, but Han Xiao didn't hide it and explained that he was a Void species that had transformed after birth and had been active in the main universe.
The two chatted back and forth, exchanging information. Han Xiao the situation in the main universe, while Kirkmond described the situation in the Void Dimension.
In his previous life, players had limited understanding of Secondary Dimension, only encountering this information late in the game. Moreover, many Secondary Dimension did not have the habit of recording history, and Han Xiao also lacked information about the Void Dimension in the present era.
After exchanging ideas, Han Xiao gained a general understanding of the current landscape of the Void Dimension, which can be summarized as one superpower and many strong powers.
Kasuyi is the dominant force, occupying the central region, but he has neither the intention nor the ability to unify the Void Dimension. Other powerful Void Lord are constantly emerging like mushrooms after rain, carving out their own territories and fighting each other. In addition, there are many chaotic zones, like wild forests, without order, constantly breeding new Void creatures that freely hunt each other.
After chatting for a while, Kirkmond finally asked Han Xiao why he had come.
"I don't have any particular goal. I just planned to travel around the Secondary Dimension World. My first stop was the Void Dimension, and I happened to run into you." Han Xiao shrugged.
Upon hearing this, Kirkmond thought for a moment and said, "Since you have nothing to do, then do me a favor."
The Void Dimension doesn't stand on ceremony; even though it was their first meeting, Kirkmond was anything but polite.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Han Xiao asked curiously.
"I've always wanted to take down Bagdora. He's also a Void Lord, and his territory is right next to mine. I've fought him hundreds of wars. With your help, I can finally eliminate him, devour his core, and take over his legions."
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "So what kind of reward can you offer me?"
"I'll give you half of the void life cores left behind on the battlefield. And whatever Void Dimension specialties you want, I'll find them for you." Kirkmond waved his hand dismissively, not bothering with negotiation tactics; he directly offered his bottom line. "Moreover, you'll gain my friendship. If you need help in the main universe, you can open Void Passage, and I'll bring my legion to fight for you."
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao's eyes flickered.
When he evolved into the [Void Ferryman], he gained a talent called [Void Passage], which temporarily opened the gate to the Void Dimension.
He rarely used this ability because the summoned void creatures were indiscriminate in their friendliness. However, if he could reach an agreement with Kirkmond, he could use this ability to summon a void legion to fight for him.
The same is true for Kasuyi; he can use his innate ability to summon his Void Legion, hence the nickname "Void Venerable." However, he rarely uses this ability now because his true form is too powerful, and in most cases, he has no need to summon his minions.
Although you are not a summoner, this talent can achieve the effect of summoning.
Just then, a notification popped up on Han Xiao's screen.
[You have triggered the quest [The Void Lord's War Commission]!]
[Mission Brief: Void Lord Kirkmond has taken a liking to your combat prowess and wishes to hire you to fight for him and eliminate his nemesis.]
[Mission Requirement: Defeat the Legion of Void Lord Bagdora]
[Rewards: 120e EXP, Kirkmond Faction Affinity +3000, Character Card x1]
[Bonus Reward: Unlocks the Milestone Quest - [Void Conqueror]]
[[Void Conqueror]: Milestone Completion Requirements: Destroy 8 Void Lord factions (any Void creature of the same level will do), and simultaneously achieve Revered reputation with at least 4 Void Lord factions (3000 faction reputation). Rewards will be given upon completion.]
[Milestone Reward: If you possess Void-type abilities, the base effect will be slightly increased. You will gain 500-2000 free attribute points to complete your character, Legend Points +1, initial affinity of Void creatures towards you +20, and Divine Transformation points +1 (This can only be triggered by activating the [Divine Transformation] feat)]
Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
Wow, this reward is pretty good! I actually got a Divine Transformation Point. I thought I would have to wait until I advanced after creating the Universal Treasure to get new points.
According to the description, only Beyond Grade A who have reached the level of Divine Transformation will trigger this extra points reward. If others accept this task, they will not see this information.
Han Xiao was overjoyed.
Not only are there missions, but you can also get a large amount of Void specialties promised by Kirkmond. This deal is worth doing. For Han Xiao, it's just picking up his old profession and acting as a mercenary in war.
"Okay, I agree." Han Xiao nodded and smiled. "But don't make a move now. I have some things to take care of. Let's wait until I get back."
He decided to accept the job, but the focus of this trip was the Holy Light Particle. He planned to get his hands on them first, and then come back to help Kirkmond fight after finishing his business. This was not something that couldn't be discussed; in his eyes, priorities were clear.
"No problem!" Kirkmond was overjoyed and immediately agreed.
He's been playing for so many years now, so he's not in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Ames wasn't interested in their conversation and listened from the sidelines, fiddling with the resurrection coin in her hand—a gift she had also received from Hila.
Just then, Kirkmond glanced at her subconsciously, then suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on the resurrection coin.
"Hmm?" Ames raised an eyebrow, closed her fingers, and gripped the resurrection coin. "What are you looking at?"
"Hmm, could I see what you have in your hand? I sense a familiar aura." Kirkmond was not polite at all, his tone tinged with doubt.
Han Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He took out his resurrection coin and asked, "I have the exact same thing. Does it have that familiar aura on it?"
"Yes, but it's very faint. Could you show it to me so I can examine it closely?" Kirkmond nodded.
Han Xiao thought for a moment and tossed the resurrection coin to Kirkmond.
Kirkmond's hand deformed, transforming into energy that enveloped the resurrection coin. He sensed it carefully for a moment, then said uncertainly, "I feel like I've sensed similar energy in a Secondary Dimension before..."
Han Xiao's expression changed.
The resurrection coin solidifies the effect of [Death Resistance - Resurrection]. According to his deduction, this is a new ability developed by Hila, which uses her delicate ability to control her powers to fuse Aurora's life energy with her own Power of the Dead to form a new energy.
Hila once said that when she was establishing a seamless life connection with Aurora, the difficulty she encountered came from a special Secondary Dimension that absorbed most of the energy transmitted between them. Hila originally planned to investigate this in person, but she didn't come this time.
So, did I just happen to run into Hila's target?
Han Xiao couldn't help but turn and glance at Ames.
Compared to touching Ding, touching you seems pretty good too...