"Netherland?"
Upon hearing this name, many Revived stirred, but their reactions varied greatly due to the different eras in which they were active.
Some people knew what the Netherland was and looked at Hila with surprise and uncertainty, while others were completely bewildered and didn't understand what it meant. After asking around, they finally understood the significance of the Netherland, and their expressions changed slightly, showing a strong sense of apprehension.
Nifogadi, who had been watching the whole thing unfold, frowned, looked at Hila, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Speaking of which, that healing ability user's power looked familiar. What's your relationship with Nigos and Aios?"
He was also the First Ones, living in the same era as the two sisters from the Netherland. From the beginning, he felt that Hila and Aurora's abilities carried a familiar aura.
Hila glanced down at him and said calmly, "They both died long ago. We inherited [Dawn of Life] and [Power of the Dead] respectively, as well as the Netherland they left behind."
"So that's how it is..." Nifogadi nodded slowly, saying nothing more.
Seeing that he had no further questions, Hila ignored him, scanned the crowd, and said coldly:
"Black Star has already been very lenient with you. Don't push your luck. Like I said before, if you don't want to live, keep causing trouble and see if we can send you all to the Netherland!"
Han Xiao spoke up at the opportune moment, pretending to reprimand, "Hila! Everyone here is a senior; watch your words."
"Hmph." Hila tossed aside the remains of Igor Vanaz, turned and retreated back into the crowd, saying nothing more.
Listening to the two perform their act, some of the Revived looked embarrassed, but they certainly dared not do anything rash.
The power of the Netherland is truly formidable; compared to entering the Netherland, house arrest seems almost acceptable now...
Moreover, Black Star's overwhelming strength in manipulating Igor Vanaz and his ruthless killing spree have made many Revived quite wary.
However, although Igor Vanaz was killed, most of the Revived did not feel a sense of shared grief. Having witnessed the whole thing, they naturally understood that it was not Black Star's doing, but rather that Igor Vanaz had only himself to blame, so they had no one to blame but Black Star.
Han Xiao's group of Beyond Grade A not only didn't feel disgusted, but actually felt pleased. After all, Igor Vanaz dared to cut off the healer. Even if Black Star hadn't made a move, many of them would have wanted to kill him. They just felt that it was a good thing he was killed.
Killing someone to establish authority could easily make people think he was coercing or threatening the Revived. To prevent such a consequence, Han Xiao originally didn't want to cause any deaths, but Igor Vanaz's self-destructive act made him an exception. It was simply ingenious that both sides felt he deserved to die.
He was just wondering how to establish his authority when Igor Vanaz delivered the perfect opportunity, and without causing any backlash—he was such a kind person who came to his rescue in his time of need, he would feel guilty if he didn't instruct his Eight Brothers of the Netherland to take good care of him!
Seeing that many of the Revived had stopped their commotion, Han Xiao knew that this scare tactic had worked, dispelling the idea of causing trouble.
But that wasn't enough. His main goal wasn't house arrest, but to persuade these people to volunteer for the war.
Han Xiao took a deep breath and said:
"In fact, inviting you to participate in the war is not a request for your unpaid contributions; it is a transaction, and I believe you will all be satisfied with this price."
Upon hearing this, many of the Revived showed interest.
"Oh? What's the reward?"
Hilbert asked curiously.
Han Xiao smiled and, following the plan, administered a drastic measure:
"As long as you choose to participate in the war, no matter how many times you die, I will awaken you again. If one day we drive out the enemy, the participants will forever enjoy the right to the Sanctuary Revival and receive a permanent guarantee of security. But if you do not participate today, you will not have another chance to exchange for this. This is my offer."
Those Revived were suddenly stunned, then their hearts pounded with excitement.
If that's the case, then there will be no worries about the future. Exchanging participation in the war for permanent access to the Sanctuary Revival is definitely an incredibly worthwhile trade!
Moreover, there's the current user of [Dawn of Life], so the survival rate on the battlefield is somewhat guaranteed. It's not so easy to die in battle, so it's worth a try!
The only question is whether Black Star will keep his word.
Observing everyone's reactions, Han Xiao smiled and said, "Everyone, don't doubt my sincerity. Sanctuary Revival is not difficult for me; reviving you is just a piece of cake."
Rive couldn't help but question, "You mean the Sanctuary Revival can be used indefinitely? Aren't there any limitations?"
"Hehe, that's really not the case. You can rest assured, no matter how many times you die, the Sanctuary Revival will still be effective."
Han Xiao responded with a smile. When he was explaining the situation earlier, he did not repeat the Lie the Sanctuary Revival only happened once, so this group of Revived were unaware of it.
As soon as he finished speaking, the association members around him couldn't help but glance at him. Although their faces remained expressionless, they were secretly sighing inwardly...
Black Star's ability to lie through his teeth is getting more and more impressive!
Many association members believed that there was only one chance for the Sanctuary Revival. The Lie had been told for so long that they had come to believe it, and they did not believe Han Xiao's reneging on his promise. In their view, this was just a lie that Black Star deliberately made up to deceive the group of Revived into joining the war.
However, no one intended to reveal the "truth," because it was in their interest to persuade more Revived to join the war, and the Lie was ineffective against them, the "insiders."
This immediately separated contemporary Beyond Grade A individuals from historical Revived. Many association members believed they wouldn't fall for it, and even if they were resurrected, they wouldn't be fooled. Therefore, they received different treatment, which didn't harm their group's interests. So, no one intended to expose Han Xiao's "lie." Even those who had just been resurrected, like Garoze, chose to remain silent, secretly thinking that Black Star had made a good move.
Seeing the excited expressions on the faces of the Revived, many association members chuckled inwardly, feeling a sense of superiority as if they possessed the truth.
At the same time, Kasuyi glanced subtly at his companions around him, and seeing that no one was taking it seriously, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.
As someone who truly knew the inside story, he was of course aware that what Han Xiao was saying was the truth. However, this group of contemporary Beyond Grade A had been completely fooled by Black Star, and to be honest, no one believed them anymore!
Kasuyi was both amused and exasperated.
'Never mind, it's not a big problem. Once Black Star proves it with his actions, they'll know which is the truth...'
He wasn't worried that Black Star's plan would fail. The Three Universal Civilizations and the association members, for their own interests, would probably tacitly conceal the "truth." And since the many Revived would be subject to unified control and unable to freely access outside information, the Three Universal Civilizations would naturally filter out intelligence that might reveal the "truth."
Even if the truth eventually comes out, there will still be some loyal survivors willing to Revived Revived. As long as a battle breaks out and a wave of people die, and a second resurrection is successfully carried out, everyone will understand that what was said today is true, and the situation will immediately return to normal, with everyone continuing to flock to it.
'With so many backup plans, everything is under control. Black Star is still very prudent...'
Kasuyi secretly admired him.
On the other hand, many of the Revived were swayed and conflicted by the terms of the deal proposed by Han Xiao.
Hilbert's eyes flashed, and he said seriously:
"If what you say is true, this deal is worthwhile. I can serve civilization again and fight against external enemies."
"It's alright, you have plenty of time to consider."
Han Xiao smiled dismissively.
As he spoke, he raised his hand and unfurled a spaceship, which landed on the cratered ground. The hatch opened wide, inviting everyone to board.
Many of the Revived had accepted Han Xiao's explanation and did not raise any further objections, obediently boarding the spaceship.
Everyone boarded the starship and set sail quickly towards the high-dimensional apocalyptic teleportation point set up by the Three Universal Civilizations nearby, preparing to jump to the interception zone.
The cabin was harmonious, without any tense confrontations. Many contemporary Beyond Grade A finally established relationships with the various Revived, and many of them were reunited after a long separation.
Seeing the peaceful scene, Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
'The initial negotiations are temporarily complete, and we've finally managed to motivate these Revived to participate in the war... I wonder how many of the Beyond Grade A individuals outside of the Revived will believe my truth.'
Han Xiao couldn't help but smirk.
The war has already broken out, and the Infinite Sanctuary Revival will inevitably be revealed sooner or later. He has no intention of keeping it a secret forever. Using this reason to persuade these Revived is a plan that was devised long ago, and he is not afraid of the Three Universal Civilizations finding out now.
However, the previous Lie were too deeply ingrained in people's minds. Han Xiao believed that most of the members of the Three Universal Civilizations and the association would be skeptical of his change of heart. Unless he proved it with concrete actions, these people would be more willing to believe the Lie that "the Sanctuary Revival can only be done once."
However, although Han Xiao intended to reveal the fact that "the Sanctuary Revival Infinite," he did not intend to tell the whole truth. He had already prepared his explanation to the Three Universal Civilizations after the truth was exposed, and he had hidden a trick in it.
"Beep beep beep..."
Just as Han Xiao was pondering this, his communicator suddenly rang. He took it out and, as expected, it was a call invitation from the leaders of the Three Universal Civilizations.
Without hesitation, he entered the Quantum Network Vision and projected a remote image.
With a shift in his vision, he found himself in the office of the Three Universal Civilizations, facing them.
"Thank you for your hard work, Black Star. You've managed to stabilize this group of Revived." Mabrus nodded. "Thank you for considering the bigger picture and bringing back so many high-level combatants. This will help make up for many of our disadvantages."
"Don't just thank me verbally," Han Xiao chuckled.
"Don't worry, we've already prepared substantial compensation." Mabrus paused, then suddenly asked, "By the way, we also provided Gaud's intermediary, but why hasn't it recovered?"
"I don't know. Either it's a media error, or this guy isn't dead and is hiding in some nook or cranny."
Han Xiao remained unfazed; this kind of problem could be easily resolved by simply pushing it away, and it had no impact on him whatsoever.
"So he wasn't dead... I see."
Mabrus glanced at Han Xiao, but didn't intend to delve any further.
At this moment, the leader of the Arcane Sect interjected and slowly asked:
"Black Star, is it true or false that you said there's no limit to the number of times the Sanctuary Revival?"
"What do you think?" Han Xiao countered.
"... I think this is just an excuse you're using to appease the Revived." The leader of the Arcane Cult shrugged. "But nothing is absolute; perhaps this is the truth."
The other two also stared intently at Han Xiao, filled with curiosity.
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao shrugged and casually said:
"Whichever version of events you choose to believe is fine; once things develop to that point, we'll naturally know the truth. Until then, I personally suggest you treat what I just said as a lie. Always consider the worst-case scenario first; that's the safest approach."
Before anyone could respond, Han Xiao continued:
"Your immediate priority is to detain these Revived and ensure they cannot access the truth. Otherwise, if they back down again, there's nothing I can do."
"... you're right."
The three exchanged glances, suppressing their doubts, and nodded in unison.
They still tend to believe that the so-called "Infinite Sanctuary Revival" is Lie Han Xiao used to deceive the Revived.
Given Black Star's nature, he would never easily reveal such a trump card; it's most likely a lie!
Anyway, Black Star lying through his teeth was commonplace for them; they were used to it and weren't worried at all, they even wanted to laugh.