slap slap slap--
With Han Xiao leading the way, everyone could only suppress their shock and temporarily join in the applause, a feeling of witnessing history welling up within them.
Their true feelings at that moment were probably like being robbed by bandits while eating hotpot and singing – it was such a damn "surprise"!
Seeing this, the dozens of Revived finally smiled and stepped forward to sit down. One of the First Ones, seeing Mael standing there dumbfounded, kindly pulled the young man to sit down with him.
The applause gradually subsided, and Han Xiao sat down again. He looked at Baigel and the others and smiled, "Everyone, would you like to introduce yourselves?"
"I don't think it's necessary." Baigel waved his hand, scanning the room. "If you want to know who we are, just look up the history."
Everyone nodded subconsciously. The First Ones was so famous that almost every Beyond Grade A knew their name by heart, so there was really no need for further introduction.
At this moment, Dilron slightly raised his smooth, fair chin, "Although I am not the First Ones, there should be no one here who doesn't recognize me, right?"
Everyone turned to look at him. Among the Revived were several historical Beyond Grade A individuals who were not the First Ones. Compared to them, they were not as famous, and quite a few people did not recognize Dilron.
"Who are you?" the Sun Hunter curiously.
"Tsk, there really are people who don't recognize me?" Dilron glanced at him. "Little brat, listen up, I am the Elf King Dilron from history. Go home and brush up on your historical knowledge, so you won't ask such ignorant questions next time."
The Sun Hunter paused for a moment, then flew into a rage.
Can't you speak properly? How dare you call me "little thing"?!
If my main body weren't here, believe me, I could conjure up dozens of cannon barrels in a heartbeat and shove them into your mouth, blowing you up until you die!
On the other hand, many magicians were invigorated.
"So you were the famous ' Elf King ' in the history of magic. It is said that you forged a unique path and created a special system of elven magic, which has been passed down to this day and has become the mainstream school of magic among the elves. Unfortunately, due to your sudden death, some profound secrets and techniques have been lost forever. I hope to have the opportunity to learn from you in the future."
Austin couldn't help but speak up, extending a friendly gesture: a magician's thirst for all kinds of spells is like a mechanic's curiosity about technology.
Upon hearing this, Dilron lowered his head, picked at his nails, and pursed his lips, saying, "It depends on my mood. I generally don't like communicating with mages who lack talent, but if I'm in a good mood, I might make an exception."
Austin's expression froze, and he awkwardly shut his mouth. Seeing this, the other magicians who had wanted to make friends also wisely kept quiet, not wanting to waste their enthusiasm on a cold shoulder.
Seeing this, many people turned their heads and stared at Dilron in surprise.
So this person speaks in such a peculiar way? No wonder he died such a tragic death in history, he deserved it!
Seeing the atmosphere become a bit awkward, Baigel changed the subject and said with a smile, "I must say, this association is quite well done. We didn't have such a good environment in our time. The person who founded the association was truly a visionary and ambitious person. I admire him very much."
"I think so too," Han Xiao said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but glance at Han Xiao, and then at Baigel expression remained unchanged.
Your grandpa is still your grandpa; that flattery was really blatant. One dared to flatter, and the other dared to accept it.
Baigel then turned and looked at everyone, saying kindly, "We have a long future ahead of us, and I hope we can grow closer together."
Everyone nodded and responded, and no one showed any arrogance. The First Ones was a pioneer who set an example, and necessary respect should be given.
The welcome party finally returned to its original purpose. The two groups exchanged ideas for a while, and the dozens of Revived were initially integrated into the association. The original association members also composed themselves, and no matter how unbelievable it seemed, they had to accept the reality that the elderly had risen from their coffins.
Although they accepted the Revived, everyone was still full of doubts. They were very curious about how Black Star discovered the Sanctuary Revival phenomenon, how he persuaded the Revived to join the association, where the Revived had lived before, and so on. They asked them all indirectly.
Han Xiao, however, remained nonchalant, glossing over these issues without offering any explanation.
The crowd was itching to know more, and their impression of Han Xiao became even more mysterious. Their attitudes became increasingly respectful, and no one knew how much power Black Star had hidden underwater; they only felt that it was unfathomable.
But the more this is the case, the more at ease the members of the Beyond Grade A Association become. In the past, they obeyed the rules and followed orders for the protection and resources of the association, but now they have an even more important reason.
The Sanctuary Revival gave everyone confidence. Some people were still worried about the warnings from the Three Universal Civilizations, wavering and uncertain, but now their mentality has stabilized, and their fear of the Three Universal Civilizations has disappeared in an instant.
While everyone else was talking, Manison stood silently by, deeply moved.
"Black Star, so this was your trump card. Brilliant! The Sanctuary Revival is of extraordinary significance to us. It not only enhances the confidence of our members in the face of risks but also strengthens the cohesion of the association. The group will be more united than ever before."
Moreover, reviving historical Beyond Grade A is another way to quickly replenish fresh blood. This is much more efficient than slowly waiting for new Beyond Grade A to emerge. The association's power will expand rapidly, undergoing a complete transformation, and breaking through the safety lines set by the Three Universal Civilizations in one fell swoop. They will have to think twice before taking action... In this way, I won't have to risk releasing the intelligent virus.
Manison secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He had always worried that Black Star's peaceful approach would embolden the Three Universal Civilizations to take action, and that Black Star 'Three Universal Civilizations influence alone would be insufficient to sway their resolve. But now, it seemed that Black Star's response had completely surprised him, revealing a hidden trump card, which immediately put him at ease.
Manison had to admit that Black Star's move was far more effective than his own virus deterrence plan, which resulted in heavy losses on both sides.
Although the two usually didn't get along, he acknowledged Han Xiao's abilities and felt a sense of relief, as if he hadn't misplaced his trust.
On the other side, Kasuyi's gaze kept glancing at Han Xiao, and he found him increasingly pleasing to the eye.
Kasuyi was not only knowledgeable about the Sanctuary Revival, but he was probably the only person present besides Han Xiao who knew that there was no limit to the number of times the Sanctuary Revival. He was more excited than anyone else.
He didn't know why Han Xiao was pretending that the Sanctuary Revival only had one chance, but after a little thought, he could guess the general idea, so he naturally didn't expose him on the spot.
At this moment, Kasuyi felt a surge of relief.
'Fortunately, I have a good relationship with Black Star and haven't offended him. And thankfully, the Federation of All Stars chose Black Star as their companion for the trip. If it were anyone else, even if they knew of the Sanctuary's existence, they would probably be like me, clueless for decades... I wonder how Han Xiao managed to control the Sanctuary Revival.'
Kasuyi was unaware of the Sanctum Organization's existence and thought that Han Xiao's trip to the Secondary Dimension was the only inspiration he had received. He secretly marveled at having chosen the most reliable companion.
While most association members were overjoyed and excited, the direct descendants of the Three Universal Civilizations wore somber expressions and appeared quite somber.
From a personal perspective, the Sanctuary Revival is indeed a boon for Beyond Grade A beings. However, from a civilizational perspective, the fact that the Beyond Grade A Association possesses this capability is undoubtedly a devastating blow to the direct lineage.
"If Beyond Grade A being has an extra life, and cannot eliminate unstable factors once and for all, then that's troublesome. Even if they can be cleansed once, the dead will inevitably learn their lesson after being resurrected and will turn to seek revenge in the shadows."
The core of the problem is Black Star. He is the only one who possesses the means to Sanctuary Revival. Unless he is eliminated first, or the method for Sanctuary Revival is obtained from him, it is almost impossible to split the Beyond Grade A Association.
Many of his close associates frowned, and similar thoughts flashed through their minds.
They had all received rumors, to varying degrees, that the higher-ups of the civilization were about to launch a substantial crackdown on the Beyond Grade A Association. At this critical juncture, Black Star revealed its true colors by deliberately displaying this tactic, which they saw as a warning signal, intended to intimidate the Three Universal Civilizations and prevent them from taking any rash actions.
Moreover, the association's high-end combat power suddenly surged by a third, so even if its own civilization's higher-ups wanted to take action, they would have to reconsider the cost.
'For the sake of the entire Super A Tier, he's willing to shoulder all the pressure himself... This isn't like Black Star's usual style.'
With this in mind, many of his close associates looked at Han Xiao with a meaningful gaze.
Han Xiao also noticed the gazes of these loyal followers, but remained calm on the surface while secretly smiling to himself.
The Super Calamity was an inevitable outcome within a series of coincidences; sooner or later, the conflict would erupt. Although he had become the one who triggered the Super Calamity, his fundamental goal remained unchanged: to find a way to make the Three Universal Civilizations civilizations hesitant to act, to stabilize them, and thus control the intensity of the armed conflict surrounding the Super Calamity, preserving more manpower to prepare for the World Tree War, which could come at any time.
Another goal is for one's own benefit; the better the class performs, the more secure one's own position will be.
'This step has finally been taken; once the arrow is released, there's no turning back. We can only guide the tide of time, charging forward relentlessly...'
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. Han Xiao composed himself, clapped his hands, interrupted the conversation, and said loudly:
"Now that everyone has gotten to know each other, there will be plenty of opportunities to interact in the future. Let's end the welcome party here. At the next regular meeting, we'll discuss resource allocation to help these senior members build their influence."
Everyone nodded, with no objections.
The addition of a large number of Beyond Grade A individuals will inevitably take away a portion of the profits, but due to the existence of the Sanctuary Revival, almost everyone has made the decision to further deepen their relationship with Han Xiao. Han Xiao's influence within the association has expanded to its extreme, and he is basically the one who has the final say.
"Alright, let's adjourn the meeting for today."
Han Xiao smiled, then deactivated the remote projection and disappeared.
Seeing this, everyone dispersed on their own, each with their own thoughts.
Regardless of their feelings, everyone realized at this moment that from this day forward, the ecosystem of Beyond Grade A has been rewritten. When news of what happened in this venue today spreads, the entire interstellar society will be greatly impacted, and a storm of change will inevitably be unleashed here, sweeping across the entire universe!
The instigator was none other than Black Star, who had kept a low profile for decades but suddenly unleashed a trump card!
Many Beyond Grade A had a vague feeling that Black Star, whom they had pushed to the top, might be ushering in a new era!
The details of the welcome party were not kept secret. With the help of those with ulterior motives, the news spread faster than expected, reaching all major star systems by the next day. Countless media outlets wrote various reports and rushed to broadcast them.
In an instant, news channels across the country were filled with headlines like "Shocking! The First Ones Return from the Dead!", "Truth or Lie? The Truth About the Sanctuary Revival!", "Shocking News from the Beyond Grade A Association: Where Did Dozens of 'New Beyond Grade A ' Come From?!", and "Black Star: Welcome the Return of the Old Era!"
I wonder how many interstellar citizens and interstellar forces, upon seeing this news, would immediately disbelieve it, thinking it was fake news.
Can the Sanctuary Revival bring back dead Beyond Grade A powerhouses? Have the First Ones, long buried by history, collectively risen from the dead?
Are you kidding me? Even TV dramas wouldn't dare to film something like this!
However, just a few days later, when a member of the Beyond Grade A Association personally confirmed the authenticity of the news, the entire interstellar society was stunned!
This is actually true?!
Historical figures from textbooks have come to life?!
If I'm not crazy, then the world is crazy!
Countless people's emotions exploded instantly!
Driven by panic, fervor, and shock, the news spread faster and faster, once again plunging the interstellar society, which had been peaceful for decades, into turmoil.
Whether ordinary people or superhumans, whether from civilized or civilian forces, almost everyone vaguely sensed a storm brewing rapidly and felt the same strong premonition:
--It seems this universe is about to change!