Within days, the sanctions imposed by the Three Universal Civilizations ignited public opinion throughout the interstellar society. Whether ordinary people or superhumans, civilized forces or civilian groups, everyone was in an uproar!
The Beyond Grade A Association has partners in various fields. This sanction order has far-reaching Implicated, affecting almost all aspects of interstellar society. To rashly terminate cooperation with the entire Beyond Grade A Association would, without exaggeration, affect the operation of the entire Explored Universe!
Having ruled for many years, the Three Universal Civilizations, as maintainers of order, inevitably became corrupt and conservative. Many people's fear of these Three Universal Civilizations Three Universal Civilizations stemmed more from their dominant position and immense power, gradually forgetting the inherent ferocity within them. This decree, however, awakened many civilizations' long-buried memories from history, reminding them of the bloody origins of these Three Universal Civilizations.
To many civilizations, the Three Universal Civilizations today seem to be wiping away the rust from their bodies, slowly regaining the ruthlessness of their heyday. Many are secretly worried, wondering how much of Three Universal Civilizations former sharpness they will ultimately be able to find.
On the quantum network, public opinion exploded. The super-powered class was in uproar, expressing extreme indignation at the decree, feeling that the excuse used by the Three Universal Civilizations to launch sanctions was utter nonsense.
In their view, the Association has never committed any heinous crimes so far, and the motives of the Three Universal Civilizations are nothing more than a domineering desire for control. This is something that countless superhumans find extremely disgusting, believing it to be an infringement on the freedom of all superhumans.
In an instant, the association's voice rose again among the superhuman class, with countless superhumans supporting the association, believing it to be an unjust sanction, and public opinion continued to surge.
However, it would be unrealistic to say that the methods of the Three Universal Civilizations were ineffective. The support from the superhuman class was largely lip service; no one wanted to risk their lives. Seeing the resolute stance of the Three Universal Civilizations in their sanctions, many superhumans who had initially wanted to join the association were deterred by the terms of the sanctions...
It's human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm; one can talk a lot of nonsense online, but one's actions speak louder than words.
However, this tactic had little effect on players and instead aroused widespread dissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction came not only from players of the Beyond Grade A factions but also from some neutral factions and even players from the Three Universal Civilizations themselves.
For players, they can work for others and complete tasks, but you can't force them. This move by the Three Universal Civilizations, which forces players to choose sides, has provoked a rebellious mentality among some players.
--So what if we're from Three Universal Civilizations? Don't you even know what this version's surname is? Do you think we're all afraid of you?
Players are already part of the superpowered class and are naturally inclined towards the Association. This sanction order indirectly strengthened the determination of some players to join the Association and accelerated the speed at which players from various factions switched to the Association... Anyway, they are not afraid of death, so they just fight head-on!
Amidst the outcry from the public, the Beyond Grade A Association held an emergency meeting at Han Xiao's call.
Planet Fein, the association's main hall.
This time, no one was late, and numerous Beyond Grade A projections were already present, their faces solemn, sitting upright.
However, not all the attendees had arrived, and some seats around the round table that should have been occupied were now empty.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Han Xiao, who was in the main seat.
Han Xiao surveyed the entire room, placed his hands on his nose, met everyone's gaze, and slowly began to speak:
"I believe everyone understands why I convened this meeting. The Three Universal Civilizations have announced sanctions against us, and we must reciprocate in kind."
As he spoke, he pointed to an empty seat at the table and calmly said:
"As you all have seen, the direct descendants of the Three Universal Civilizations did not attend the meeting. I have temporarily terminated their memberships, and we will no longer provide any form of assistance to the Three Universal Civilizations, including but not limited to Beyond Grade A military support, technical support... Anyone with objections may stand up now."
As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of "I second that!" immediately filled the room.
The key to these two orders is obtaining the consent of the Three Universal Civilizations Beyond Grade A allies of the civilizations, since not every ally has a serious falling out with the civilization.
This time, however, the Three Universal Civilizations showed no leniency, even targeting their allies in an effort to force them to withdraw from the association, which caused dissatisfaction among the vast majority of allies.
Only a few allies hesitated due to various concerns, but they could not immediately withdraw from the association to escape sanctions before the situation became clear. They were now in a difficult position; if they did not stand with the association through thick and thin, they would not be able to remain in the Beyond Grade A circle in the future. Moreover, the current attitude of the Three Universal Civilizations towards Beyond Grade A did not warrant their high hopes.
Moreover, the Sanctuary Revival involves a second life, so in everyone's eyes, their own life is naturally much more important than external forces.
The core of most Beyond Grade A forces lies in the strength of their leaders. As long as they still have the power, even if the force is attacked in various ways, they can always make a comeback. They are people who make a living based on their abilities, so they are not worried.
Most people understand that the goal of unity now is for class interests. The Three Universal Civilizations have already emerged, and if we don't unite to fight them now, we may not have another chance. Temporary gains and losses are not important at the moment. Only those with extremely short-sighted vision would think of withdrawing now to protect themselves.
The association has now fulfilled its original purpose, becoming a link in the united front of the Beyond Grade A. Even if some people have different ideas, they can only stand on the association's side for the time being and closely unite around Han Xiao.
"Since everyone agrees, then these two orders will continue until the Three Universal Civilizations lift the sanctions." Han Xiao narrowed his eyes.
To be honest, he had long wanted to remove the direct descendants of the Three Universal Civilizations, but he had never had a good opportunity. Now, they had delivered the excuse to his doorstep.
Old Dragon stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "In any case, sanctions are a problem for us. Black Star, what are your plans next?"
Han Xiao tapped the table and slowly said, "Distribution channels, territory, manpower, capital... these are the entry points that the Three Universal Civilizations used to control us. Withstanding the pressure will be the focus going forward, and scaling back operations and reducing scale is imperative. The biggest blow is to distribution channels. This sanction order has practically stripped us of our normal trading rights; even with money, we can't buy resources. Therefore, the Interstellar Black Market is an important area we need to develop... Secret Master, this requires your help."
The Secret Master nodded slowly.
The behind-the-scenes managers of the Interstellar Black Market are all Beyond Grade A. In the future, the Interstellar Black Market will likely serve as the logistics core of the association. The black market throughout the universe will inevitably undergo a new round of expansion and integration, which will have both advantages and disadvantages for the Black Market managers such as the Secret Master.
Han Xiao paused, then continued, "Also, not everyone in the universe will enforce sanctions; these are also forces we need to cooperate with."
"Like the Supercluster?" someone asked tentatively.
Han Xiao glanced at him and smiled, "If the stakes are right, the Super Star Group is also an option."
Upon hearing this, some Beyond Grade A beings from super clusters who were pretending to be neutral had their eyes light up, secretly pleased.
At this moment, Kasuyi pondered, "The Supercluster... they're fine with causing trouble, but would they be willing to cooperate with us?"
"Then it depends on whether both sides can offer satisfactory bargaining chips. Moreover, from our perspective, the Supercluster also needs us to fight against the Three Universal Civilizations. Although we are not exactly in a mutually dependent relationship, we are each getting what we need," Han Xiao said.
At this moment, Manison snorted, "I cooperated with the Super Star Cluster Alliance before, and the reaction from the Three Universal Civilizations was quite significant. If we were to reach a deal with the Supercluster Alliance, the Three Universal Civilizations would definitely be greatly provoked, and it wouldn't end so easily."
Han Xiao turned his head and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Are you scared?"
"Hmph, what do I have to be afraid of?" Manison said dismissively. "I'm just reminding you of the consequences of your actions."
Han Xiao waved his hand. "It's alright. Since the Three Universal Civilizations have publicly imposed sanctions, they must have considered the consequences of our contact with the Supercluster. The fact that they don't seem to care about this proves they were prepared, and they might even be planning to wipe us out in one fell swoop... But even so, we still need to contact the Super Star Cluster Alliance and let the Three Universal Civilizations know that we are not so easy to manipulate."
"I thought you would remain loyal to the Three Universal Civilizations forever," Manison scoffed, still remembering the grudges from the Intelligence Plague incident.
"I'm just maintaining order. I've never been loyal to any of the Three Universal Civilizations. As long as I can maintain order, it doesn't matter who comes," Han Xiao said casually.
Manison said calmly, "That sounds nice, but haven't you ended up on the same path I did? Looks like I was right after all."
Han Xiao didn't take it to heart and laughed, "You threaten the safety of interstellar society, while I only make the rulers fear our power. The two are different in nature. I'm much better than you."
"Hmph, those are all excuses." Manison looked away and said no more.
Now that things have progressed to this point, the Virtual Mutiny Virus that has been imitated over the years is probably no longer of any use, which makes Manison feel a little regretful.
However, in his view, this was a secret insurance policy. If the association really couldn't withstand the pressure from the Three Universal Civilizations, he wouldn't mind using this trump card to bail out the association, turning the situation into what he originally envisioned.
Han Xiao ignored Manison and carefully explained the next action plan. The association now needed everyone to cooperate and not act alone. His current authority was enough to make everyone obedient to his orders.
At the end, Han Xiao paused and then gave an instruction:
"To resolve this situation, either the Three Universal Civilizations must withdraw their sanctions, or the association must develop new avenues for growth. We must pursue both paths simultaneously... However, while action is necessary, we must exercise restraint and avoid Implicated too many innocent people. The purpose of our counterattack is to make the Three Universal Civilizations feel troubled, not to escalate the conflict to the death. We should try to avoid direct armed conflict. The pressure the Three Universal Civilizations are putting on us is an attempt to force us down the wrong path. If we pose a significant threat to interstellar society, they will have even more justification. So, don't act rashly."
Everyone nodded in agreement. They understood this principle as well. Struggle and competition were normal, but if the bottom line was crossed, even if you were right, you would lose your right.
The meeting lasted for most of the day, with many members taking on their assigned tasks. The association, which was originally a loose alliance, is now increasingly feeling like a unified whole.
The meeting ended, and one by one the projectors disappeared, leaving only Han Xiao and Kasuyi in the room.
Kasuyi's tense expression relaxed, and he smiled, "When are you planning to confront the Three Universal Civilizations? They seem to have completely believed in the limitation that the Sanctuary Revival can only happen once, otherwise they might not be so aggressive."
He was more confident in this struggle than anyone else, possessing the secret to the Infinite Sanctuary Revival, and he was not afraid of the Three Universal Civilizations' trick of imposing sanctions.
At the same time, Kasuyi also felt that Han Xiao's decision to conceal this secret was correct; otherwise, the Three Universal Civilizations probably wouldn't have adopted such a radical probing method. In his view, this could tempt the Three Universal Civilizations to make wrong decisions.
"No rush, let's wait for the right opportunity." Han Xiao waved his hand.
"Anyway, you know what you're doing, I trust you." Kasuyi nodded and deactivated the projection.
Han Xiao shook his head and smiled, his eyes flashing.
"I reckon those Super Cluster Beyond Grade A beings who are pretending to be neutral have already relayed my message to the Super Star Cluster Alliance..."
Meanwhile, in the Super Star Cluster Alliance, numerous civilization leaders gathered to listen to a report.
Are you sure? Black Star said he wants to contact us?
Many leaders of supercluster civilizations showed delight on their faces and were secretly excited.
"The association is currently in a difficult situation, urgently needs new channels, and also needs to counterattack the Three Universal Civilizations. Cooperating with us is naturally a very good choice."
The leader of the Star Arc Civilization spoke in a deep voice, his eyes shining.
Although Black Star and they had clashed in the past and didn't like each other, times have changed. If they could get help from the Beyond Grade A Association through Black Star, what did those little grudges matter?
The stronger the Beyond Grade A Association remains, the more difficult it will be for the Three Universal Civilizations. The Super Star Cluster Alliance is most pleased to see a new variable emerge in the cosmic landscape.
As for the Super Star Cluster Alliance's concern about offending the Three Universal Civilizations by violating the sanctions, they simply don't care. The two sides are already bitter enemies, and even without this reason, the Three Universal Civilizations suppress them every day, so what are they afraid of?
However, the association's decision to cooperate with them now is somewhat like arguing with the Three Universal Civilizations, their legitimate boyfriends, and then turning to the Super Star Crew as a backup option...
Thinking about this, many Superstars and the leaders of the _Book_Group felt somewhat awkward.
However, they didn't dwell on it for long and quickly came to terms with it.
Fine, as long as I can get my hands on her, being a backup option is fine!
We're happy to do it anyway!