Black Star Territory, an artificial planet within the training base area.
On a desolate metal wasteland, numerous Beyond Grade A were gathered here, standing in twos and threes, whispering among themselves, waiting for Han Xiao's arrival.
For more than a month, the situation has remained unchanged. The first thing Han Xiao did upon returning from the Sanctuary was to inform Kasuyi and have Kasuyi gather everyone, while he himself had not yet arrived.
Many of the Beyond Grade A individuals present already knew from Kasuyi that this gathering was for a new Sanctuary Revival, and many of them became restless, especially since the third batch of Revived had not yet witnessed the process of being revived and were all curious.
At this moment, Stein and his group were scattered among the crowd, deliberately not standing together. Their eyes occasionally met when they turned their heads, exchanging glances and tacitly understanding each other's plans for the day.
A month ago, after learning that Han Xiao might have lied about the Sanctuary Revival, this group of people did not publicize it. Instead, they secretly prepared to publicly question and challenge Han Xiao on this special occasion, expose his Lie, and arouse the righteous indignation of the third batch of Revived. Therefore, the only people who know the truth are still these people.
Meanwhile, on the other side, association members and the first two Revived spontaneously distributed themselves on the edge of the crowd, forming a semi-encirclement that sandwiched most of the third batch of Revived in the middle. On the surface, they chatted casually with their companions, but in reality, their nerves were secretly on edge.
They had no secret plans, nor were they aware of Stein and the others' intentions. However, everyone knew that Black Star had deceived the third batch of Revived, and that this deception was likely to be exposed today. If the third batch of Revived saw that the victims of the Second War had not been resurrected, no one knew how fierce the backlash would be.
Therefore, although many Beyond Grade A did not secretly plan, they spontaneously took positions to form a subtle encirclement. Although it is still unknown what excuse Black Star will use to deceive the third batch of Revived, everyone is taking precautions to prevent any unforeseen events from happening today.
"It's a pity that Aurora was tricked in the final battle of the interception circle, resulting in her being knocked down. If she had performed as usual, perhaps there wouldn't have been a second death in the battle, and Black Star's Lie could have continued to keep these people in check..."
The crowd subtly glanced at each of the third batch of Revived, with most secretly regretting that they hadn't been able to deceive these people for longer.
The numerous Beyond Grade A individuals, each with their own ulterior motives, waited patiently. After a while, a streak of light suddenly broke through the atmosphere, fell from the sky, and landed in front of everyone. It spun around, dissipating the starlight covering its body, revealing Han Xiao's figure.
"It's been over a month since we last met. Have you all been missing me terribly?"
Han Xiao glanced at everyone with a smile, seemingly in a very good mood.
"Who is this guy? He's shameless." Milizaus said with a look of disgust.
"Want to eat this ass?" the Sun Hunter asked, scoffing.
"Tsk tsk, it's a pity I already have Little Dark in my heart, otherwise I wouldn't mind welcoming you with my body." Rive licked her lips, not shy at all.
His return seemed to invigorate the crowd, who immediately became lively, chatting and joking around, showing his excellent popularity.
After joking around with everyone for a while, Han Xiao stopped smiling, showed off the Sanctuary Revival Mark, and said:
"Alright, let's take care of the important matters first. Our fallen comrades are still waiting for us to wake them up."
After saying that, he turned around and activated the mark, which emitted rays of light.
The crowd quieted down and watched him operate from behind.
The number of historical Beyond Grade A that Explored Universe is limited. The last revival used all the currently collected media, and the remaining media for historical Beyond Grade A beings have not yet been found. Therefore, there are basically no new beings revived this time; they are all those who died in the interception zone.
The figures of the fallen warriors appeared and disappeared in the light of the mark, gradually materializing.
Stein and his group immediately perked up, staring intently at the revival orb, their bodies tense, ready to act. As long as they didn't see any repeat victims among these Revived, they would launch their attack immediately according to plan.
At the same time, many association members quietly changed positions, making the encirclement increasingly obvious, their nerves on edge, preparing to deal with the possible backlash from the third batch of Revived.
Just then, under everyone's watchful eyes, the light slowly receded, and this group of Revived finally took full shape, revealing clear appearances—all familiar faces.
Stein's gaze swept quickly across the room, then suddenly focused on several figures. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He turned and exchanged glances with his companions, each of them showing astonishment.
These figures were none other than the third batch of Revived members who sacrificed themselves in the battle of the Interception Zone, namely the Beyond Grade A who had died twice.
"Have the survivors of World War II really come back to life? Black Star wasn't lying to us after all!"
Stein quite surprised, his tense body relaxed, and he secretly wondered if he had heard the wrong information.
"However, the fact that Black Star wasn't lying is good news, so according to the plan, there's no need for any risky actions today."
Stein breathed a sigh of relief.
Since it wasn't exposed, these accomplices all agreed to keep it a secret and pretend nothing happened.
But at that moment, Stein suddenly had a thought, and his mood became strange.
Wait, Black Star didn't lie to us, doesn't that mean...?
Stein instinctively turned to look at the association members beside him, only to find their expressions frozen, staring intently at the second-time war dead, even more incredulous than he was.
The other unsuspecting Revived in the third batch remained calm, believing that Han Xiao hadn't lied to them, so they showed no reaction whatsoever.
But the many association members who believed in the one-time nature of the Sanctuary Revival were completely dumbfounded and bewildered.
They had originally intended to help Black Star prevent a backlash after his Lie were exposed, but they never expected to be the ones who were shocked, witnessing a scene that left them speechless.
Wasn't it always said that the Sanctuary Revival only happens once? What's going on?!
Unable to contain their emotions, many association members swarmed around Han Xiao, pushing him to the center, their faces filled with shock and confusion.
"Black Star! What's going on?"
The Sun Hunter's tiny head popped out a big question mark, urgently asking what everyone was thinking. Although he didn't explicitly say it out of consideration for the reaction of the third batch of Revived, everyone understood what he meant and stared intently at Han Xiao.
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow and spread his hands, saying, "Didn't I say that the Sanctuary Revival is Infinite? Why are you making such a fuss?"
"You, you..."
Everyone stared intently at Han Xiao, speechless, before finally realizing what was happening.
It turns out that Black Star wasn't just fooling the third batch of Revived; he was telling the truth!
So you were the one who lied to us?!
We were so terrified, believing the Sanctuary Revival would only happen once... You've deceived us so cruelly!
Many association members immediately felt a surge of resentment, glaring at Han Xiao with bitterness. If their eyes could turn into blades, they would have loved to stab Han Xiao mercilessly.
Kant gripped Han Xiao's shoulder, baring his teeth and lowering his voice, gritting his teeth as he said, "You've been keeping this from us all this time..."
Despite the indignant stares of the crowd, Han Xiao remained calm, shrugged, brushed off Kant's hand, and laughed:
"So what? Don't tell me you're not surprised."
Before anyone could respond, he tilted his head and continued:
"Don't forget our situation back then. If we had exposed this matter then, would the Three Universal Civilizations have adopted a wait-and-see attitude and given us some time to accumulate strength? They might have broken out into internal strife much earlier, and the war situation would only be worse now."
But now our situation is different. We are under pressure from external enemies, and the Three Universal Civilizations can't do anything to us. Revealing the truth now is a good way to boost morale.
Think about it yourselves and you'll understand. I won't just revive once. You'll find out about this beneficial thing for the Beyond Grade A group sooner or later. The previous concealment was just a strategic feint... Besides, I'm not the only one who knows. I already told this secret to a trustworthy Beyond Grade A.
As he spoke, Han Xiao looked at Kasuyi and nodded.
Seeing this, Kasuyi stepped forward and nodded, saying:
"Yes, Black Star told me about this a long time ago, and I quite agree with the reasons for keeping it a secret. The reason we didn't tell you before was due to considerations for dealing with the Three Universal Civilizations, but now it's time to make it public..."
While corroborating Han Xiao's statement, Kasuyi secretly grumbled to himself. His knowledge of the Sanctuary came from the Federation of All Stars, but after receiving a signal from Han Xiao, he had no choice but to say that Han Xiao had told him, thus playing along with the act.
After hearing the explanation, the association members blinked, their emotions gradually calming down. They pondered the explanation and had to admit that there was indeed some truth to the concealment.
Taking too big a step will likely lead to disaster. If Black Star had made this public back then, the threat to the Three Universal Civilizations would have been too great. They would definitely not have let it go and would probably have recklessly started a war, leading to an even more intense civil war. Something like the Machine Race war would have happened much earlier.
Moreover, although they were deceived, this incident was not a loss for them; on the contrary, it was a pleasant surprise.
They thought they could only revive the sanctuary once, but it turns out it's Infinite number of times. As long as Black Star can continue to provide the Sanctuary Revival, wouldn't they have achieved a different kind of immortality?!
Thinking of this, a strong sense of excitement immediately replaced the shock!
Many association members' eyes lit up, their confidence soaring. They felt that Han Xiao exuded an incredibly alluring aura, and all they wanted to do was cling tightly to this golden thigh.
Baigel, standing to the side, looked surprised. The Oathkeeper's instructions flashed through his mind, and he immediately realized that the Oathkeeper must also be someone who knew the truth, and had joined forces with Han Xiao to... cough, to cover it up.
"No wonder he suggested I join the war to continue helping Black Star. Those guys who thought they'd used up their resurrection chances and therefore didn't give Black Star any face are probably going to regret it..."
The thought flashed through Baigel's mind, and he secretly rejoiced.
Meanwhile, the third batch of unsuspecting Revived looked at the excited crowd of association members surrounding Han Xiao and were secretly puzzled, wondering why these people were so excited.
While everyone was excited, Manison's Dominion avatar appeared with a puzzled expression and asked in a deep voice:
"Black Star, you knew all along that the World Tree would attack, so you concealed the truth about the Sanctuary Revival to protect the Super A Tier while simultaneously preserving the vital forces of the Three Universal Civilizations?"
Han Xiao smiled slightly and did not refute.
Upon seeing this, the expressions of many Beyond Grade A individuals changed slightly.
Although everyone already greatly admired Han Xiao, they couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe and respect for him.
It turns out that Black Star had been working tirelessly for the safety of interstellar society all along, laying the groundwork for today's war, and secretly doing so much to achieve temporary peace... For the entire interstellar society, perhaps only the word "great man" can truly be worthy of this contribution!
Such profound foresight left everyone breathless with admiration.
Only individuals like this are qualified to lead their entire Beyond Grade A group; their abilities are always trustworthy!
The Secret Master shook his head and sighed, "Black Star, someone like you probably doesn't need the help of luck at all."
Don't talk nonsense, I really need it!
Han Xiao curled his lip.
Then, he turned and patted Kasuyi on the shoulder, saying:
"There's no need to hide this anymore. We'll tell all the Beyond Grade A, including those who avoid war, and all the Calamity Grade currently in training, the truth about the Sanctuary Revival. Tell them that no matter the outcome of the war, only by fighting alongside us now will they continue to enjoy this benefit in the future. Otherwise, they can forget about getting a revival slot in the future."
"Understood."
Kasuyi nodded.
Upon hearing this, many association members felt much better.
Those who participated in the war deserve special treatment; that's only fair.
In an instant, everyone's determination to participate in the battle was stronger than ever before, and the confusion and wavering that had existed before vanished in an instant.
Black Star said that if the Three Universal Civilizations lose this war, they will leave with them, which means that the Sanctuary Revival is still a guarantee for their future life!
In the hearts of many association members, the importance of Black Star's personal safety was immediately raised to the highest level. Even if they died in battle, they could not let Black Star be in danger. The cohesion of the association instantly reached its peak!
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Han Xiao smiled slightly, knowing that the most basic goal had been achieved.
Immediately afterward, he suppressed his smile, turned to look at the equally astonished direct descendant Beyond Grade A, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"It's time to have a chat with the Three Universal Civilizations..."
Conference room for the leaders of the Three Universal Civilizations.
Today was the day Han Xiao was to perform the Sanctuary Revival, but since they had witnessed it before, and this time the restored ones were the fallen soldiers, Mabrus and the other two did not pay much attention. Instead, they discussed the situation of the frontline harassment battle with the General Staff.
As for the Sanctuary Revival, there were designated supervisors monitoring the situation. The three of them did not witness it firsthand and waited for a report afterward.
A meeting was underway in the room, with reports being given remotely via projection from Simon and other military officials.
"... That's the current situation. The frontline harassment forces have done their best, but the World Tree army is advancing steadily and cautiously, making it difficult to stop them..."
Mabrus, hetushu. com. com, Louis, and the leader of the Arcane Cult were listening intently to the battle report.
Beep beep beep--
Suddenly, the sound of an emergency communication system broke the silence, interrupting the military personnel's report.
Louis frowned, opened the emergency communication channel, and said in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
"Your Excellencies, the Sanctuary Revival is complete!" came the urgent voice of the overseer over the channel.
"Okay, I understand. Write a report for us later. I have an important operational meeting to attend."
Louis didn't react much, and after finishing speaking, he prepared to hang up the communication.
But at that moment, the supervisor suddenly shouted out, his tone filled with anxiety and panic.
"Black Star has revived a direct descendant of Beyond Grade A who died twice in battle. And you three... the Sanctuary Revival more than once; his statement about 'Infinite is very likely true!!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
The three of them were stunned for a moment, then their pupils dilated in shock!