After leaving the virtual brainwave amplifier and returning to the disaster command center, the spaceship entered the port. Han Xiao stepped out of the cabin and immediately saw Sidrun and the other two Observers, who were waiting on the platform.
"Your Excellency Black Star, the three leaders are waiting online and request your presence."
Sidrun stepped forward, bowed slightly, and became more respectful than before.
Han Xiao's actions in eliminating the virus's core earned him even more respect.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Han Xiao smiled and nodded, not surprised at all, having expected that the Three Universal Civilizations would definitely want to talk to him.
He glanced around; the other Beyond Grade A clones weren't there.
"What about the others?"
"They haven't arrived yet, but everyone's task is complete, and we can handle the rest."
The core has been eliminated, the Virtual Mutiny Virus stopped at the first generation, and with the three antivirus suites here, the original elimination plans of the Three Universal Civilizations can continue. The next step will no longer require the use of Beyond Grade A weapons, and everyone's mission has been completed.
The Mechanic Emperor is even less likely to return; otherwise, they would be in an awkward position upon seeing him, unsure whether to fight or not. Therefore, the situation is understandable.
Han Xiao followed the group to the remote conference room on the top floor of the command center. Upon entering the room, he immediately saw three huge virtual screens in front of him, displaying the remote communication screens of Urranrell, Bader, and the leader of the Arcane Sect.
Sidrun and the others nodded in acknowledgment, then left, closing the door behind them, leaving Han Xiao alone in the room.
Urranrell spoke first:
"Black Star, you have done a great service this time, pointing out the true danger of the Intelligence Plague. Without your intelligence, countless people would have died or been injured in this disaster. On behalf of the entire universe, we thank you for your contribution."
Maintaining order is everyone's responsibility.
Han Xiao said something polite and glanced at the three of them.
This was the first time he had been jointly received by the leaders of Three Universal Civilizations, marking the pinnacle of prestige in the Galaxy. Almost no one in the entire universe had received such an honor; each of them was a shining figure from their respective era.
To be honest, he was only familiar with Urranrell, and had little contact with Bader and the leader of the Arcane Cult.
The three of them spoke up, praising Han Xiao's achievements, but only briefly mentioned the destruction of the virus's core, without going into detail.
After listening to the praise for a while, Han Xiao finally heard the leader of the Arcane Sect get to the point:
"We will not hesitate to reward such achievements..."
Han Xiao's eyes darted around. He knew that the three of them had reached a consensus before talking to him, so they must have already prepared their plans.
As expected, the three chatted fluently, introducing the pre-ordered rewards, with resource supply and policy support taking the lead. Both Glory and Arcane expressed their willingness to help the Black Star Army expand its business and sphere of influence in star systems outside the Shattered Star Ring and Shattered World.
The Black Star Army has always faced difficulties in its development in other star systems, and its reach has been limited. However, with the joint support of the Three Universal Civilizations, its development will be much smoother.
Han Xiao understood the Three Universal Civilizations ' intentions. This was to help him catch up with the power of the Mechanic Emperor, making it easier for the two to compete. At the same time, this support was equivalent to the Three Universal Civilizations sharing their own interests with him, thereby deepening the connection between the two sides, binding their interests together, and trying to avoid the Mechanic Emperor's fate.
On the other hand, the Three Universal Civilizations promised to open up a portion of their Universal Treasure -level blueprint library to Han Xiao, creating a purchasing channel where he could spend money and contribution points to acquire a portion of the golden blueprints from their archives.
Originally, most of these items were not for sale. However, because of the confrontation between Black Star and the Mechanic Emperor, the Three Universal Civilizations saw the gap in their respective strengths and were therefore willing to offer these benefits to help Black Star narrow the gap. Generally speaking, this is a privilege reserved for direct descendants. Granting these benefits to Han Xiao at this time is a manifestation of increased trust.
Of course, I support it, but it's impossible for it to be given away for free.
Han Xiao's eyes lit up; he was pleasantly surprised.
In this way, besides self-developed research and awakening points, he now has a new and stable channel for obtaining Universal Treasure blueprints. Because of his [Divine Equipment], the benefits of this reward are very practical, and in his opinion, more useful than those business support programs.
At this moment, Urranrell slowly said:
"And the book," and together we have decided to appoint you as a special security advisor for the Federation of Light, the Crimson Dynasty, and the Arcane Church.
Han Xiao was slightly taken aback.
A special security advisor jointly appointed by the Three Universal Civilizations?
This is rather novel.
In this way, I would also have a certain cooperative relationship with the Glory and the Arcane, transforming from an ally of the Empire into a cross-faction figure.
Historically, no Beyond Grade A has ever had such Glory; I may be the first, a unique case for Scorpion Dad.
Upon further reflection, Han Xiao roughly guessed the intentions of the Three Universal Civilizations.
First, it's to create momentum for him; second, the other two organizations offered rewards as an investment and also wanted returns, just like advertising sponsors, to get Black Star to bear some of their label; third, the Development Federation acted as a union, Three Universal Civilizations may be adjusting their attitudes towards dealing with the Beyond Grade A group.
'This is a bit like something out of a martial arts novel from my past life, where the imperial court secretly supports a great hero to run for the position of martial arts alliance leader, thereby controlling the martial arts world... I'm starting to resemble the villain more and more.'
Han Xiao's mind raced, and he muttered to himself.
Despite his thoughts, he did not refuse the position of special security consultant, and nodded politely:
"Yes, I'm honored to take on this position."
The Mechanic Emperor's desire to create conflict is not only radical but also driven by self-interest. Han Xiao, however, does not share this view. He believes that maintaining the Super A Tier does not only involve confrontation. In his opinion, in the journey of exploring the entire universe, no one can do without the other, and seeking cooperation amidst struggle is the right path.
Moreover, the Three Universal Civilizations are the main force in dealing with the World Tree. What he seeks is to transform the cooperative relationship into an equal one, not to betray the Three Universal Civilizations.
Most people in the Beyond Grade A Association thought the same way. Their position as special advisors to the Three Universal Civilizations was a prestigious title that could attract like-minded members and clearly distinguish them from the Mechanic Emperor.
Thinking about it this way, Han Xiao felt a sense of déjà vu again.
'It feels like Magneto and Professor X are best buddies...'
Although he was a special advisor, he was still Pillar of the Nation the empire at heart, while his relationship with the other two families was much shallower.
"These are the approximate rewards, Black Star. Do you have any other requests?"
Han Xiao thought for a moment and said, "I hope I can purchase ultimate professional knowledge from other systems and then pass it on to others."
After he finished speaking, the three of them exchanged a slight change in expression and fell silent.
This is a sensitive issue, and one that the Development Federation has been negotiating with the Three Universal Civilizations to break the monopoly on knowledge.
With so many Beyond Grade A, if everyone pooled their resources, they could definitely gather the Ultimate Knowledge for all professions. The key lies in the right to disseminate this knowledge, which is forbidden by the Three Universal Civilizations and has far-reaching Implicated.
Han Xiao now wants them to open this door, which meets the needs of the Super A Tier, but it harms the interests of the Three Universal Civilizations.
Seeing this, Han Xiao continued, "Hila is my deputy legion commander, and I need to help her gather knowledge about Esper Class. I also have some exceptionally talented individuals under my command, and I hope they can learn some Ultimate Knowledge to enhance their combat capabilities."
The three exchanged glances, remained silent for a long time, and finally Urranrell spoke:
"You can purchase three Ultimate Knowledge for Hila. If you teach it to others, only one Ultimate Knowledge is allowed per system. You must also submit a list for record-keeping and limit the number of people who can share it; it cannot be disseminated on a large scale."
The Three Universal Civilizations made some concessions on this issue, but the teaching was limited to Black Star himself; others did not receive this treatment.
The rewards were very generous, and my expressed stance aligned with the other party's interests. Although the Intelligence Plague was a disaster, it also provided me with an opportunity to advance further.
After finalizing all the deals and the leaders of the Three Universal Civilizations logged off, Han Xiao left the conference room, said goodbye to Sidrun, and then returned to his own territory.
As soon as he stepped into his private office area, he saw Harrison standing awkwardly at the door, seemingly waiting for him.
Han Xiao continued walking forward without stopping.
Harrison hurriedly caught up, stammering, "Mr. Black Star, I have something I'd like to ask you..."
"Speak your mind."
"I'd like to ask, what should we do after the Intelligence Plague ends?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao turned to look at him and saw Harrison's anxious expression, so he knew what Harrison was thinking.
"What, are you worried about going back to jail?"
"Yes, yes." Harrison was somewhat anxious. He had been following Han Xiao for several months, but he was still a criminal with his crimes unpunished. Afraid of continuing to go to jail, he had no choice but to come to Han Xiao to plead for leniency.
"Don't worry, you've done a great job this time, I won't abandon you." Han Xiao casually patted his shoulder.
Harrison was flattered, but also somewhat bewildered.
I've done a great service?
How come I didn't know that?
"Then... what do you plan to do with me?"
"I will apply to the Three Universal Civilizations to drop the charges against you in a while, restoring your and your companions' freedom, but you can no longer be scavengers."
"Thank you so much!" Harrison said gratefully.
Being able to regain his freedom was already a blessing; whether he became a scavenger or not didn't matter. After uncovering the Virtual Mutiny Virus, Harrison was disheartened and already had plans to go back and inherit his vast fortune.
"Don't be so happy yet. I didn't save you for nothing. You need to go back to your old ways and continue your exploration work under the Black Star Army's funding and surveillance."
"This..." Harrison hesitated.
"Unwilling?" Han Xiao glanced at him. "Then I wish you a speedy adjustment to prison life."
"No, no, no!" Harrison hurriedly grabbed Han Xiao, saying helplessly, "We'll do it."
Black Star was his only hope of escaping this predicament; he had no other choice. Moreover, with the support of such a behemoth as the Black Star Army, it seemed he no longer needed to engage in small-scale operations as before.
Han Xiao hummed in agreement, chuckling to himself.
Want to go back and inherit the family business? Dream on!
Once you're in my vegetable garden, don't even think about running away. You'd better obediently go back to your old ways and sell yourself for a living!