We will consider your request.
After saying this, a representative of a star cluster civilization opposite Suy stood up, bowed respectfully, and then left the brightly lit reception room, leaving Suy alone in the room.
Suy shook her head slightly, picked up the wine glass on the table, and took a sip. The spicy amber liquid felt like a thread of fire going down her throat.
He met with more than a dozen figures representing the highest levels of power in the Shattered Star Ring. Each of them showed great respect, which was due to his status. However, when it came to specific issues, everyone was vague and evasive.
However, aligning with the Crimson Dynasty was a major decision that required long-term consideration, and Suy understood this.
The Shattered Star Ring is the territory of the Federation of Light, but star cluster-level civilizations are not subordinate to the Federation of Light and have no loyalty to it. Civilizations are independent and only acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Federation of Light. Each civilization has its own ambitions and wants to expand, and new star systems are opportunities.
"Currently, of the seven star cluster-level civilizations in the Shattered Star Ring, only Krent has firmly pledged allegiance to us. Based on the current trend, we should be able to win over a few more star cluster-level civilizations, plus some large powers, including those in the War Realm. We'll have just enough pieces on our side."
The Crimson Dynasty's expansionist ambitions don't stop there. Suy is only responsible for Shattered Star Ring; imperial envoys also have responsibilities in other star systems, laying out plans across the entire Galaxy. The new regions outside the Shattered Star Ring are just one of the things the Crimson Dynasty seeks.
It will take at least several years to complete the initial layout.
As the gathering drew to a close, everyone finished their business and spontaneously gathered in the hall. Heber reappeared, gave a concluding speech, and announced the end of the gathering.
This gathering, seemingly relaxed, was actually rife with undercurrents. Countless major decisions that could affect countless people were made behind the scenes, all decided by powerful figures with just a few words. From the checks and balances among various relationships, one can often glimpse the operating rules of the interstellar world and the essence of power. The power of speech is closely related to the amount of resources controlled.
Han Xiao also gained a lot. He not only learned the inside story of the Crimson Dynasty's actions and was mentally prepared for the next version update, but also expanded his network of contacts and officially entered the circle of top forces.
Although he mainly relies on his identity Dragon Calm and is still a marginal figure, this is a good start. If he only has his current strength and influence, he would never have had the chance to participate in this gathering. Obtaining entry qualifications into the circle is more important, and his status will eventually rise.
If we quantify connections, Han Xiao's network has increased dozens of times since this gathering. Previously, he mostly interacted with figures from galaxy-level civilizations and the mercenary industry, but now he has access to the contact information of top forces in all walks of life in the Shattered Star Ring. If he encounters difficulties in the future, he can get more comprehensive and powerful assistance.
The nickname "Black Star Connections" is even more well-deserved.
This time, I also met two other Beyond Grade A powerhouses from the Shattered Star Ring, and unexpectedly made contact with Austin.
The group bid farewell to Heber and dispersed in twos and threes. Han Xiao and his party walked out of the palace and immediately saw Kailo waiting outside the hall with a sour face.
"Black Star, here are the blueprints you requested." Kailo's face was grim as he tossed Han Xiao a new communicator containing information on five blueprints.
After a quick glance to confirm that the blueprints were fine, Han Xiao nodded and walked past, not wanting to have any further interaction with Kailo.
Ames looked straight ahead and walked past Kailo.
Kailo was left standing there awkwardly, feeling completely ignored.
At that moment, a shadow blocked his view.
Kailo looked up and saw Heber standing beside him, looking down at him.
"Your Tyrant..." Kailo's face paled, and he stammered, "I'm sorry, I lost this time."
Heber said calmly, "Will you lose next time?"
With just a simple sentence, and without any hint of reproach, Kailo's spirits lifted, as if he had been encouraged. He answered loudly, "Absolutely not!"
"These are my true subordinates." Heber nodded slowly, turned and walked away, leaving behind his imposing the Sight of Father's Back.
Han Xiao and his group did not intend to linger on Planet Heber. They headed straight to the airport dock, boarded the Blacklight Stealth, and left the War Realm to begin their return journey.
Ames guided the two sisters in their cultivation, while Han Xiao had Resta control the spaceship. He then went to the cultivation room to examine the five blueprints that Kailo had given him.
Among them is a heavily armored fortress used in sparring, officially named the "Flying Battle Fortress," which boasts incredible defensive capabilities and also serves as a flying vehicle.
There's also the Ship Breaker Giant Armor, which can replace spaceships as space combat weapons. Its mobility, armor value, destructive power, melee and ranged combat capabilities are all quite impressive and comprehensive. It was Han Xiao's first giant armor blueprint.
Heavy mechanics create heavy machinery, which often has stronger basic attributes. These two items can be directly used as Grade A combat equipment.
The other three are also important blueprints for Kailo. The first one is a six- or seven-meter-tall medium-sized armored vehicle, multi-person pilot, with superior performance, and is good at frontal assaults. It is suitable for selling to guilds.
The second type is an anti-gravity electromagnetic levitation motorcycle vehicle with its own ecological shield to resist cosmic radiation and the ability to travel in interstellar space. Han Xiao already has the Mad Ape Mech, so he doesn't need it. However, the characteristic of this interstellar motorcycle is that it is cool and stylish, and it can become an advanced product of the nuclear magnetic power flight backpack... Of course, Han Xiao still needs to improve the blueprints and add a self-destruct function.
The third type is a large-caliber shipborne turret, which is a blueprint for a spacecraft attachment. Shipborne weapons are mostly heavy firearms, and their power naturally far exceeds that of portable weapons.
The five types of blueprints primarily require knowledge related to weaponry, with the highest level involving only High-End Knowledge.
After examining the spoils, Han Xiao took out the Void Archlord's Essence and scrutinized it carefully.
This small ball of condensed gray mist has a peculiar feel when held in the hand. It is ethereal and seemingly nonexistent, as if it could be crushed in one hand, but once force is applied, one can feel a repulsive force full of elasticity.
"The core of the Void Archduke can strengthen the Void Gene, just like the Void Dragon Marrow of the past, but with a stronger effect." Han Xiao's eyes flickered.
In the hierarchy of Void species, Void Archduke belong to the top tier. They mostly exist in the secondary planes seen by mages, or hide in the Void Vision, rarely interfering with reality. Void Archduke can be considered a type of high-dimensional life. Similar beings are magical entities, condensing void energy to form a body, projecting reality, and changing in countless ways. Even in Galaxy where races flourish, they are very rare and exotic life forms.
This wasn't the first time he'd used something like this. Swallowing the core of the Void Archduke had been quite beneficial to him. While there were risks involved in using species-specific genetic items, the compatibility with similar species was very high, making the chances of side effects extremely small.
He opened his mouth and swallowed the small ball of gray mist. An extremely cold chill burst forth from his mouth, instantly engulfing his entire body, as if even his soul had been frozen.
Han Xiao's perception of his body had already reached the microscopic level. His cells were slowly strengthened under the influence of this high-purity void energy, and his own gene chain changed once again.
[You are using the Void Archduke's core, fusion progress 38%...61%...100%]
[Fusion complete! Compatibility: Perfect]
[Permanent attribute increases: Strength +8, Agility +12, Stamina +10, Intelligence +10, Mysticism +15, Charisma +8]
[Your specialty [Intermediate Tenacious Life] has been slightly enhanced.]
The cold quickly subsided, and Han Xiao exhaled. After seeing the prompt on the panel, his eyes lit up.
The attribute bonuses are considerable, with a total attribute increase of 63 points. Even more surprising is the clear indication of [Intermediate Tenacious Life].
This specialization had been with him for a long time, providing a large amount of health. When the specialization was upgraded last time, Han Xiao guessed that he would need to use more gene items without side effects to further enhance this specialization. The Void Archduke's core confirmed his idea.
Although the [Intermediate Fortitude Fetish] effect remained unchanged and had not yet been upgraded, the appearance of the prompt indicated that the approach was correct, and Han Xiao decided to make collecting rare materials from void species his new mission.
Han Xiao first sent Ames and the other two back to Dragon Calm, and the return journey was smooth sailing.
Back in Dragon Calm, the Blacklight Stealth stopped at the dock. Ames and the other two walked down the gangway and looked back at Han Xiao by the cabin door.
Han Xiao turned to look at Hila and the other two, and smiled, "You two should train diligently under the Dragon Emperor and become independent as soon as possible. I'm still waiting for you to help me out."
Aurora raised her little hand, her face serious. "I will definitely try my best."
Hila opened her mouth, but suddenly didn't know what to say.
She suddenly realized that the two of them would be separated again, and they would begin a new life of training in the unfamiliar Dragon Calm.
Hila couldn't help but recall the times she often looked up at the starry sky when she stayed on Planet Aquamarine, and her feelings became complicated. She knew she might not see Han Xiao again for a long time.
Hila knew she didn't really understand Han Xiao; their opportunities to spend time together were actually quite limited, and they were always separated...
She hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Be careful."
"Okay, I'm leaving."
Han Xiao waved his hand, and the hatch closed, obscuring his figure.
The next moment, the spaceship took off and disappeared into the distance.
Ames turned to the two sisters, her smile fading, and said calmly, "Now, you will begin your formal training, and I will be very strict."
"I couldn't ask for more." Hila took a deep breath, her expression solemn.
Far from Dragon Calm, the Blacklight Stealth entered warp mode and flew towards Planet Sunil.
The trip to the Seoul Star Cluster for the Tyrant's Gathering took up a considerable amount of time, but the Black Star Army continued to maintain operations during this period, and the players did not encounter any major problems; everything proceeded as usual.
Not long ago, news came from Melos that after several months of work by 200,000 players, the Sunil people had finally made a breakthrough, eradicating a large number of Whispering Stone veins and significantly reducing the intensity of the Psionic Undercurrent.
Following this trend, the threat of Calamity will soon be completely eliminated, saving the Sunil people from their plight.
However, as they dug deeper into the earth to excavate the vein, they discovered some strange phenomena, and Melos asked for his personal assistance.
The inside story he learned at the Tyrant's Gathering gave Han Xiao a great sense of urgency. He wanted to accelerate the development of the Black Star Army, so he decided to personally go to Planet Sunil to completely solve the Sunil people's predicament, and also to conduct on-site investigations to prepare for the establishment of a third branch base.
--Moreover, I can also harvest the experience of 200,000 players, collect 3 billion experience points, level up to 145, and meet the requirements for job change.