After processing the rewards, Bennett, who had been pacing nearby, sat down and said in a deep voice, "Wars of this magnitude are unlikely to occur again in the short term, but after the Six Nations have recovered, they may begin to purge other forces and continue to consolidate their rule. After the Germinal was defeated, the Dark Net will be one of the largest remaining organizations, and they will deal with us sooner or later."
Han Xiao suppressed his excitement and adopted a thoughtful expression. "Before gaining control of the narrative, everyone thinks they're the good guy. However, in the short term, the Six Nations have to deal with the aftermath of the nuclear explosion and don't have time for anything else. Speaking of disasters, your Sanctuary Plan can come in handy."
Bennett sighed, "I'd rather never be of any use... After the war, there will be more wanderers from the outside world seeking refuge. I'm going to speed up the plan to build Sanctuary in the Western Continent and North Continent as well. The refugees in Andia need to be transferred, and I'll send people to receive them. The Six Nations are more than willing to dump this mess on us."
On Planet Aquamarine, there are two main storylines. One is the Germinal, which has already been destroyed, and this is the main conflict. The second is the construction of Sanctuary. Compared to the Germinal War, the Sanctuary storyline is less intense, and Planet Aquamarine will enter a period of stability. It is expected that there will be no more large-scale conflict events in version 1.0. With its own strength standing at the top of the planet and being the hero of destroying the Germinal, it has basically no enemies and can now develop steadily.
The Germinal main storyline was supposed to be a major event throughout version 1.0, allowing players to showcase their skills. However, it was cut short in the early stages, leaving only minor skirmishes. Players with a penchant for chaos naturally dislike peace. But this is a good thing for Han Xiao, as he has just acquired the right to Dungeon Generation for the Germinal main storyline. By breaking the war into individual dungeons, he can satisfy players' insatiable fighting spirit, attract more players to his side, and further enhance his status.
"The Germinal have been extinguished. I have no enemies on Planet Aquamarine. Now I can focus on preparing for my journey to interstellar space. The opportunity to leave Planet Aquamarine will come during the professional league, almost a year from now. This period will be peaceful, allowing me to accumulate a wealth of experience as a foundation. After all, there aren't many players to interact with in interstellar space for the time being."
With the formidable enemy gone, Han Xiao felt a sense of relief as his tense nerves finally relaxed.
The public beta test for version 1.0 will take about three and a half years, so a little over a year is perfectly acceptable. The Six Nations are currently immersed in the joy of victory, unaware that annihilation is imminent. It is estimated that the climate disaster caused by this nuclear explosion will amplify the power of the Mutation Disaster. Han Xiao can only mourn for them.
Over the next few days, Han Xiao attended high-level meetings on the Dark Net to discuss future directions.
He mainly played a supporting role and rarely expressed his opinions, but none of the high-ranking officials present dared to ignore him. As the current number one fighter on the Dark Net and the Big Black behind the destruction of the Germinal, Han Xiao's fame and status have skyrocketed. The intelligence agencies of the Six Nations have taken the initiative to send him commendations. With this achievement, Han Xiao can get along well anywhere. If he were to return to Stardragon now, he would also receive corresponding treatment.
On player forums, the conclusion of this major storyline garnered immense attention, with numerous discussion threads flooding the screen. Players, participating in such a significant event for the first time, were incredibly excited. Some even uploaded videos of the nuclear explosion, causing astonishment. The sheer scale of the event was inextricably linked to Han Xiao, the man behind the scenes. Players unleashed their imaginations, conjuring up even more bizarre tales, further boosting Han Xiao's fame.
After the war ended, the Germinal players lost their faction and had the opportunity to choose again. They evacuated Andia with the refugees and could choose which continent to go to. Coincidentally, almost 70% of the Germinal players chose the Southern Continent without hesitation.
Black Phantom, here we come!
The Germinal players were almost crying with joy. After suffering for so long, they could finally turn their lives around. Who could understand the bitterness they felt every time they saw other players from other continents showing off the benefits of Han Xiao?
Why aren't all former Germinal players here?
Hmm... a large portion of the remaining 30% had participated in missions at the Germinal Headquarters. Han Xiao's initial favorability rating was negative by more than ten points, and they were in despair.
You trashy Germinal, give me back my future!
The helicopter landed at the Third Sanctuary. As soon as they got off the plane, Huang Yu came over to greet them, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.
"What's wrong?" Han Xiao noticed Huang Yu's hesitation.
Huang Yu coughed lightly, "Sir, your family has come to visit you."
"My family? "Han Xiao was stunned for a moment before realizing that it was the Ofmera Family.
Upon closer reflection, with the war over, and himself being an insider of Overmela and currently the world's most prominent figure, Overmela was naturally curious about his attitude and wanted to use this relationship to curry favor.
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow and said, "Have him come to see me."
Ten minutes later, Xiao Quan followed closely behind Huang Yu to the reception hall. Huang Yu was an envoy sent by Overmela to visit Han Xiao, one of Xiao Jin's adopted sons, and nominally Han Xiao's original brother, so-called "family."
Xiao Quan was more outstanding among the adopted sons and was chosen as the envoy this time because he was good at judging the situation. When Han Xiao's true identity was revealed, many brothers in the family expressed disbelief. Some people were furious, thinking that Xiao Han had become an elder and taken advantage of them. But Xiao Quan dared not have such emotions. He was very clear about the current situation and could not judge the current "Xiao Han" with the same eyes as before. Every time he thought of the other brothers' indignant looks, Xiao Quan felt that they were courting death.
Black Phantom alone far surpasses the entirety of Overmela, so he dared not be negligent.
Xiao Quan used his eloquence to strike up a conversation with Huang Yu, hoping to subtly inquire about Han Xiao's attitude. Huang Yu, following Han Xiao's lead, ignored Xiao Quan, making Xiao Quan even more nervous.
"We're here, let's go in."
The door to the reception room opened, Xiao Quan immediately saw Han Xiao sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, staring at him indifferently. Xiao Quan couldn't help but hold his breath, not daring to make a sound.
"Xiao Han, it's been a long time." He forced a greeting, trying to ease the tension.
"Call me Han Xiao," Han Xiao said calmly.
This was not a good sign, Xiao Quan was terrified, so he had no choice but to change his mind.
"Are you alone?" Han Xiao raised an eyebrow and asked, "What does Overmela want with me?"
Xiao Quan quickly chose his words carefully, saying, "Han Xiao, my father has always been concerned about you and longs to see you. He hopes you can return. He can explain away any unpleasantness that happened in the past."
Han Xiao remained silent, staring intently at Xiao Quan. Xiao Quan felt a sense of oppression from Han Xiao's gaze and unconsciously lowered his head, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"Let me through?" Han Xiao stood up and strode closer, as if about to attack. Xiao Quan, intimidated by Han Xiao's imposing manner and remembering his past deeds, felt a surge of fear. He shrank back like a quail, knocking over a chair and falling to the ground. He hurriedly tried to get up, but suddenly a shadow fell over him. Han Xiao, hands in his pockets, bent over and looked down at him, his eyes like needles, making Xiao Quan tremble. He knelt on the ground, afraid to move, his head tilted back, his expression panicked.
"I see you haven't got the situation right. If you want to see me, tell Xiao Jin and the others to get their ass over here!"
Han Xiao spoke indifferently, then suddenly reached out and touched Xiao Quan.
'It's over, he's going to kill me!'
Xiao Quan looked terrified, his mind blank.
My shoulder suddenly tightened as a hand grabbed it, pulling me upwards.
Xiao Quan was pulled to his feet, Han Xiao patted him on the shoulder, as if brushing off some dust, "Relay my words back verbatim."
Huang Yu, who was waiting to the side, opened the door, gestured, and said expressionlessly, "Please."
Xiao Quan snapped out of his daze, filled with lingering fear, and dared not linger any longer, fleeing as if on the run.
Han Xiao sat back on the sofa, pondering to himself, "Overmela's visit is simply to try and get my help through our 'family' relationship. But I happen to need them. If I get Overmela to move to the Third Sanctuary, there will be even more NPC resources here..."
On the other side, after Xiao Quan left, he immediately reported Han Xiao's attitude to Xiao Jin, trembling with fear.
"He... he wants you to come in person."
Xiao Jin's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty. He sighed deeply, "This time, we're going to have to pay a hefty price..."
Previously, Han Xiao wore a mask, and since neither side knew the other's background, there was still room for maneuver. But now that he has revealed his true identity, it's like tearing off the mask, and all the conflicts are being resolved openly. Overmela is the weaker party and can only keep making concessions.
Xiao Jin glanced at Xiao Hai beside him and said in a deep voice, "You'd better prepare how to apologize and make amends!"
After saying that, he slammed the door and left, leaving Xiao Hai in the room looking panicked.