Han Xiao teleported back to his office on the main star of the Super Sanctuary. This meeting with the leaders of the Three Universal Civilizations took much longer than expected. However, Ames was not waiting there and had already left, leaving the room empty.
Where did she go?
"Lady Ames has gone to see Aurora. Should I inform her to come over?"
"No need, I'll take the initiative to find her with the book in a while."
Han Xiao casually asked a question and then didn't ask any more. His expression was not as relaxed as when he was talking eloquently with the leaders of the Three Universal Civilizations, but rather he seemed preoccupied.
He told the Three Universal Civilizations that he was worried that the bridge of stability intervention might be damaged during the transformation, and this was not a rhetoric, but a genuine concern.
After testing for some time, he discovered that as a conversion medium, he would be subjected to a massive information shock when the Information Materialization Device was officially activated, and would briefly connect with the Universal Pan-Consciousness. However, during the reverse conversion to the Real State, the panel, as a product of the Dark Side Universe, would gradually become ineffective, so the character card could not continue to play a role in the conversion process.
To remain clear-headed and maintain the effect of [Virtual Genesis - Truth], one needs to strengthen one's own information foundation and add some "Information Anchor" to prevent oneself from becoming unable to support oneself and causing the information interference channel to break down.
He didn't reveal these details, and no one could help him; it would only cause him more trouble.
"The so-called Information Anchor should be my self-awareness, my connection with the World Tree, and my past memories..."
Han Xiao seemed to be deep in thought.
This is a rather mysterious perception; one cannot develop this kind of intuition unless one has reached Beyond God Grade —tracing back to the past and commemorating bygone days may be a way to deepen the Information Anchor.
"The Three Universal Civilizations are about to begin preparations, and I need to get ready too..."
With his mind at ease, Han Xiao changed into another set of Sovereign and vanished from the room in a flash.
Shattered Star Ring, Planet Aquamarine.
The planet, which had been abandoned for more than a decade, was restored to prosperity after the return of the people of Planet Aquamarine. The old buildings covered by nature were demolished and rebuilt, and the entire planet was almost completely renewed.
There was only one place that hadn't been renovated. The huge ruins were now covered by wild green vegetation, and the numerous building fragments stuck in the ground were corroded. This was the site of the Germinal Organization, lying quietly on the wasteland, as silent as ever. Only the traces left by time seemed to be telling the story of the past.
Three figures strolled slowly through the ruins, stopping and looking around from time to time.
"... Back then, your godfather and I fought side by side, destroying the Germinal Organization. He infiltrated this place alone, stealing countless crucial classified intelligence, and even rescued the then-young Hila and Aurora. He traveled thousands of miles to deliver the intelligence, ultimately securing the victory and eliminating any worries for the Six Nations. He then destroyed the Germinal Organization with a nuclear explosion... and Planet Aquamarine was reborn on that day."
Bennett stroked a huge piece of metal wreckage, wiping away the rust with his palm to reveal a blurry, Germinal Organization. A complex look of reminiscence crossed his eyes, as if he were recalling the war-torn years of the past.
Standing behind him, Nero stepped forward and placed his hand on the metal wreckage as well, saying softly, "I've read about these events in textbooks, but every time I come to the Germinal Ruins, I always feel like I'm there, as if I experienced the battle that changed the fate of this planet."
Bennett turned to look at him, shook his head and chuckled, then withdrew his hand, sighing, "Thinking about it, Black Star in his youth is completely different from him now... Ah, when people get old, they love to reminisce about the past."
"You're not old at all," Mia, who was holding a child, said with a smile.
Bennett burst into laughter, walked up to Mia, bent down and gazed at the baby Mia was holding in her arms. The baby was staring at him with wide, curious eyes, giggling and stretching out its two little arms.
"Oh, my dear grandson, let Grandpa hold you."
Bennett, his face full of kindness, carefully took his grandson from his arms, which could easily crush steel, and gently rocked him in his arms, his heart filled with joy and contentment.
Nero also came over, his face full of envy.
Although he was the child's father, the child would cry incessantly whenever he held him, but could only sleep peacefully in his grandfather Bennett's arms.
After the war ended, Nero and Mia had a baby, which greatly pleased Bennett.
Considering that Nero had become the acting legion commander and that Planet Aquamarine was on the right track, Bennett, after much deliberation, chose to step down as the leader of the Planet Aquamarine Federation. Many high-ranking officials disagreed and hoped that Bennett would be re-elected, but he was determined to leave and resolutely stepped down. He no longer holds any position and is now retired to enjoy his family life.
Bennett played with the baby for a while before turning to Nero and asking, "Has he been tested for Esper Gene?"
"The test was done. The report says his Esper Gene are extremely active, to a rare degree. He might become an incredibly talented superhuman in the future." Nero said happily.
"Really? That's fine too." Bennett nodded, stroking the baby's sparse hair affectionately.
The three of them played with the baby, chatting and laughing, and slowly walked away.
Suddenly, the space rippled slightly, and Han Xiao's figure emerged. He stood still, watching the three generations of Bennett, radiating happiness, disappear into the distance.
"How wonderful..."
Han Xiao muttered to himself, withdrew his gaze, and turned to look at the ruins of the Germinal before him, a look of reminiscence appearing in his eyes as well.
I have come a long way, but when I look back, my past on this planet seems so close, as if it were just yesterday.
Long-forgotten fragments of memory surged forth like a tide. In a daze, scenes flashed before my eyes: the dark six months I spent in the Germinal Base, the near-death experience of Escape with Your Life through the Moonlight in an off-road vehicle, the transformation from Stardragon into Black Phantom and wandering the wasteland alone, the infiltration of the Germinal Organization to steal intelligence and the long-distance Pursuit, the Germinal Organization's headquarters turning to Ashes in a dazzling nuclear explosion...
Similarly, figures flashed before my eyes: Hila, the young woman who was determined to plunge into the abyss but was ultimately pulled back by herself; Aurora, the young woman who endured torment yet remained optimistic and was ultimately redeemed by herself Bennett, who tirelessly worked to end the conflict; and the Germinal Leader, who, despite being at his wit's end, remained uncomplaining and refused to turn back...
The subsequent catastrophe of Mutation Disaster also unfolded before our eyes: a chaotic world, frenzied crowds, endless beast tides, and spaceships falling from the sky, scorching and ferocious naval cannons... The source of everything lies with DarkStar, and it all ends with DarkStar.
"Two whole versions of disaster, this place is truly plagued by misfortune and calamity..."
Han Xiao closed his eyes slightly, and the plots of versions 1.0 and 2.0 flowed through his mind.
After a long while, he opened his eyes, feeling calm and as if he had undergone some subtle changes.
In some mysterious way, my information foundation seemed to have become more solid, and it seemed that I had already set my first Information Anchor, connecting me to Planet Aquamarine.
"Planet Aquamarine..."
Han Xiao slowly ascended into the air, glanced down at the Germinal ruins of the nascent forest, then looked at the bustling metropolis with its endless stream of flying vehicles on the distant horizon, and with a gentle turn, disappeared without a trace.