The first idea that popped into his head was to manufacture equipment to defend against missiles. Han Xiao happened to know a basic level of purely defensive mechanical blueprint that suited him, called a deployable miniature blast-proof fortress, which instantly forms a metal shield to protect the target and resist explosions and shock waves.
There are many types of defensive blueprints, the most well-known of which are various energy shields. However, those require advanced energy knowledge. This deployable mini blast-proof fortress obviously doesn't have such high technical requirements. This blueprint can be fused using Basic Knowledge, and its defensive performance depends on the materials.
However, Han Xiao quickly rejected his idea of building one. Without a lathe during the escape, he couldn't complete overly complex manufacturing work. At most, he could modify some vehicles and weapons, dismantle enemy equipment, and make some simple, handcrafted items. The workload of creating a deployable miniature blast bunker was too great.
Having ruled out this method, Han Xiao had a new idea.
"Missile defense... you still need professionals."
No sooner had they escaped headquarters than Germinal immediately mobilized. Under the leader's orders, countless Germinal troops conducted a carpet search within their territory. Air and ground forces were deployed simultaneously, creating a massive operation that rivaled the scale of the main battlefield.
An hour later, the Six Nations discovered the Germinal movement. Unsure of the details, they could only take action, strengthen vigilance, and prevent the Germinal from having other strategic objectives. That evening, they held an emergency joint war situation analysis meeting to deduce the Germinal's purpose in doing so.
After a heated discussion lasting over half an hour, the commanders from various countries, through a series of clues, finally arrived at an unbelievable conclusion:
Who is Germinal Pursuit?!
That's strange. All Six Nations attacked the Germinal's headquarters, yet the Germinal still had the leisure to wage war to Pursuit others. The identity of the person being Pursuit must be very special.
The situation remains unclear, and the Six Nations hesitate about whether to stop the Germinal action. Although the enemy of my enemy is my friend, Raylen, Terilous, and Ordifenna oppose rashly intervening, lest they fall into a trap. They believe that they should proceed step by step with the original strategic advance, and that steady progress is the safest course of action.
As they were discussing this, the Stardragon commander suddenly received a message from Bureau Thirteenth Bureau. A look of surprise flashed across his face as he said, "Please stop for a moment, everyone. We have received important intelligence. The person being Pursuit has contacted our intelligence agency. Please allow me to transfer his communications to the main channel."
The expressions on everyone's faces varied.
The screen flashed, and Han Xiao's face appeared on the screen, using his real appearance. The expressions of the officers from various countries changed as they recognized him as Zero, the wanted criminal by Germinal. The mastermind behind the scenes who had been providing them with intelligence had finally made his official appearance, much to everyone's surprise.
"You're the one Pursuit by Germinal?!"
"How did you end up in the territory of the Germinal Sprouts?"
Han Xiao said, "I infiltrated the headquarters of Germinal and obtained crucial intelligence from the mainframe. All their deployments, plans, and missile arrangements are detailed in my hands, which is why Germinal Pursuit me down at any cost. Now, I want to make a deal with you."
The group exchanged bewildered glances. No one had asked Zero to steal intelligence, yet he had gone voluntarily. How steadfast was this Germinal hatred? He seemed to want to win the war even more than they did.
"Explain."
"Send troops to provide support, distract the Germinal forces, and protect my safety. Once I'm out of danger, the intelligence will be yours."
Han Xiao planned to use the intelligence obtained from the Germinal Headquarters as a bargaining chip to gain the support of the Six Nations. Originally, this intelligence was meant for the Six Nations, so now it was being put to good use.
Initially, Han Xiao's plan was to sneak into headquarters and complete everything, but the Child of Destiny's prediction led the leader to set up an ambush, deviating from his original plan and forcing Han Xiao to change his strategy.
The appearance of the Child of Destiny was unexpected, but he was not discouraged. Things can't always go smoothly. He wasn't afraid of unexpected events and would just adapt to the situation.
An officer said coldly, "Words are meaningless. Hand over all the intelligence before we consider your terms."
Han Xiao said, "This intelligence can completely destroy the Germinal hope and lay the foundation for victory in the war. If you don't agree to my conditions, this intelligence will be buried with me... no, not just me, but your troops as well. Once the Germinal realize they are doomed to lose, they might detonate all their nuclear weapons, perishing together with the enemy. And at that time, you will ask yourselves why you didn't agree to my demands in the first place."
The crowd's expressions were uncertain. Han Xiao's words were exactly what they were worried about. They didn't know exactly how many nuclear warheads Germinal had hidden or where they were located. If they could get specific information, they could send out elite forces, including strong soldiers and special agents, to eliminate the biggest threat.
How can we trust that you have intelligence?
"To show my sincerity, I just handed over the first set of concrete intelligence on the Dead Hand System to Stardragon. I used to serve in Stardragon's intelligence agency, and Stardragon can vouch for me."
Stardragon was immediately thrust into the spotlight. Everyone looked at Gu Hui in the corner. Gu Hui was extremely annoyed, with a sour face. He nodded irritably, indicating that it was true.
An officer asked in bewilderment, "The Germinal headquarters is heavily guarded; even our best agents can't infiltrate it. How did you manage to do it?"
Han Xiao touched his cheek, and his appearance changed drastically.
Upon seeing his face, the officers from various countries stood up abruptly, knocking over a large number of chairs in the process, and everyone looked horrified.
That face is unmistakably Black Phantom's!
"You are..." Gu Hui almost fell over in disbelief, "Black Phantom?!"
Han Xiao adjusted the camera, revealing Viper Modified beside him, and said, "Zero, Black Phantom, these are both identities of mine. You can call me Han Xiao."
Gu Hui's breathing became rapid. The Thirteenth Bureau had sent people to search for Zero's whereabouts, targeting those refugees, thinking he was hiding his identity and operating discreetly among the crowd. It turned out they had searched the wrong direction. Han Xiao hadn't hidden at all; in fact, he had become a legendary assassin on the Dark Net in a high-profile manner.
This truth was unbelievable to them: Black Phantom was a powerful figure ranked high on the threat lists of various countries, whose origins had been unknown until now. He was actually Zero, the traitor wanted by the Germinal!
That mask could easily change one's appearance, making officers from various countries feel intimidated and full of fear. They could only be thankful that Han Xiao was on their side.
Han Xiao removed his Simulation Mask, Wings face calm. Now that he had fully grown in power, he no longer needed to hide his identity. It was time to be high-profile. Rather than waiting for the Germinal to spread, it was better to take the initiative and show it off, making it easier to gain Legend Points.
The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The officers from various countries were so shocked by the news that they were speechless. It took them a long time to process the truth.
"We agree to this condition. We will exert pressure on the main battlefield, and our satellite surveillance and anti-missile systems will be constantly operational to prevent any of Germinal's missiles from detonating on the ground. The troops that will come to pick you up will depart soon. We do not have air superiority over Germinal's territory, so our air force may not be able to directly pick you up. We will inform you of the pick-up location after we have finalized the arrangements."
Han Xiao smiled slightly, "Okay."
After shutting down the communicator, Han Xiao let out a breath. The terms had been agreed upon; the troops from the Six Nations would provide flanking support, drawing away the Germinal forces. This was tantamount to gaining a major ally.
At this moment, Han Xiao was no longer wearing a mask. The cool night breeze caressed his face, and he squinted his eyes, as if freedom was echoing in his heart.
After wearing the mask for more than half a year, I can finally take it off and show my true face.
From tonight onwards, the whole world will know his true identity: he is Zero, he is Black Phantom!
Once the various factions on Planet Aquamarine have digested this truth, the Legend Points will soon be on its way.
All that remains for him now is to break through the ground blockade and rendezvous with the support forces from the Six Nations. For him, the war is already over.
Hila glanced at Aurora, and her cold expression softened.
"You persuaded Six Nations; with their help, we're basically safe."
"Don't relax. Even if there are reinforcements, we have to hold out until then." Han Xiao poured cold water on our hopes without hesitation, looking out the window.
The sky was just beginning to lighten, and this long night was about to end.
The battle will begin after dawn.
That night, news of Han Xiao's true identity spread to various powerful forces.
All forces were shaken!
The world was astonished!