The annihilation battle was a foregone conclusion, ending with the complete annihilation of Bright's forces. The battlefield, once filled with the clash of artillery fire, became deathly silent, with metal debris floating everywhere.
Han Xiao, in coordination with Jayn and Gadeli's forces, piloted the Third-Generation Ship Breaker and cut through the enemy fleet with ease. The enemy fleet was powerless to retaliate. He now has two methods of interstellar combat: virtual intrusion is a fancy maneuver, while piloting the giant soldier is simple and brutal.
--These are just a few small fry, why bother with all that trouble infiltrating them? It's much more satisfying to just Dao Dao.
In his previous life, Han Xiao had witnessed the clash of thousands of warships and even participated in battles himself. Compared to the density of firepower in large-scale space battles, this small-scale operation posed no challenge to him. He didn't find it difficult to control his mecha and dodge.
The performance of the Third-Generation Ship Breaker was also a factor. Han Xiao had spent a lot of effort perfecting the blueprints for this giant mech, and he didn't know how many functional components it was equipped with, so that it could play its maximum role in this kind of small-scale space battle. Building the Third-Generation Ship Breaker cost a total of more than 3.5 million Enas, which was much more expensive than some high-end small warships. Two years ago, this amount of money would have made him feel a little pain.
However, for now, it's at most considered average.
The Black Star Army's money-making ability can even surpass that of the Dragon Calm. Han Xiao vaguely remembered that when he checked his account balance last time, he had more than 80 million in liquid funds and several times that amount in fixed assets. Although this wealth was far less than that of a commercial conglomerate, it was still a young and promising scholar who was being exploited... uh, no, a leader of a powerful force.
Originally Jayn and Gadeli's troops were supposed to be the main attackers, but as soon as Han Xiao joined the battle, he immediately took their place and Dominion the battlefield. They could only help Han Xiao hold off the enemy. Having witnessed the entire battle, they were deeply impressed by Han Xiao's style of manipulating giant soldiers, which can be summarized as...
So stylish!
Luxurious!
Naughty!
The Third-Generation Ship Breaker also suffered some minor damage. The short battle had consumed a large amount of fuel. Han Xiao recalled the Third-Generation Ship Breaker and returned to Resta's body, where he met up with Jayn and Gadeli. The three of them tacitly left the crime scene and headed to the nearest uninhabited planet to rest.
"You did a great job," Dotter told the three men, offering his praise.
The reward was transferred to everyone's accounts, Han Xiao's mission was completed, and the favorability of the Amethyst Civilization faction increased slightly.
"You all probably have guesses in your hearts. Yes, this was a simple test. We were preparing to select some reliable unofficial armed groups for cooperation. You have all demonstrated your capabilities, and I hope we can cooperate happily in the future."
Jayn and Gadeli were overjoyed. They had thought that Black Star had taken all the limelight and that they wouldn't have a chance to cooperate, but now they were pleasantly surprised.
Dotter explained to the group:
"You've all experienced firsthand the chaos of the Shattered Star Ring over the past two years. The future situation will be even more complex and perilous. We are secretly expanding our armed forces and seeking more collaborators like you to jointly safeguard the Colton Star Cluster. I can't tell you the specific details, but I can reveal a little information: those above are preparing to establish a brand-new secret force, and you are all candidates."
Building a secret force?
Han Xiao immediately perked up; he knew which part of the plot this was.
In the 3.0 Crimson Tide, due to the chaos of rampant evil, forming alliances became a trend. Not only the Amethyst Civilization, but also many star cluster-level civilizations secretly recruited armed forces within their territories to form secret organizations that acted as Protector in order to protect the security of their territories.
For example, the Shattered Star Ring Mercenary Alliance in version 3.0 is a product of mercenaries banding together.
These united forces are the 3.0 factions that players could choose from in the previous life, offering a wide range of options.
Han Xiao remembered that the organization established by the Amethyst Civilization was codenamed "Section Zero," which meant that it was a hidden agency of the Amethyst Civilization. Its members were all powerful individuals and organizations from various star systems in Colton. They were employed by the Amethyst Army on a long-term basis, becoming cooperative forces and receiving resource support.
In other words, Jayn and Gadeli will be his teammates from now on.
Han Xiao wouldn't refuse such a good thing. Regardless of the fact that cutting-edge knowledge still needs to be applied to the Amethyst Civilization, simply becoming a member of "Section Zero" is beneficial in itself. It's an opportunity to connect with a star cluster-level civilization and cultivate alliances over the long term.
In the previous life, when players entered version 3.0, these allied forces had already been formed, and what players saw was the already completed result. But what is presented to Han Xiao now is the early stage of preparation for the allied forces, which is undoubtedly a better opportunity.
He didn't even need to recommend himself; the Amethyst Civilization took a liking to him, and his current status is inseparable from his painstaking efforts and the players' dedication.
If one can become a key member of "Section Zero", it will be equivalent to making a name for oneself in the Shattered Star Ring, and one's reputation and status will rise significantly, making one a first-class force in the Colton Star Cluster.
This is a shortcut to achieving a higher level!
"If the compensation is right, I'd be happy to accept," Han Xiao replied.
Jayn and Gadeli also came to their senses and responded, expressing their willingness to join the secret organization that the Amethyst Civilization was about to establish.
"The compensation will not disappoint you. The organization is still in the selection process, but once it is officially established, we will have a lot of missions."
Dotter said.
This move by the Amethyst Civilization is tantamount to global conscription. Originally, the Amethyst Civilization had some fixed cooperative forces, but in the past two years, Krent has been very restless. The Amethyst Civilization has foreseen that their conflict with the Krent Empire will intensify, and there is a high probability that a Secret War will break out.
The so-called Secret War is when the official army keeps shouting "Come on over" but refuses to actually fight, while secretly using its partners to kill each other and eliminate each other's Wings. This is a way of tearing each other apart under the constraints of the "Peace Treaty," and those who fight to the death are all the cooperating forces.
Of course, star cluster-level civilizations understand the principle that you have to feed your horse if you want it to run. They are very generous and provide maximum resource support to their partners. It can be said that as long as they can survive the Secret War, the partners who act as pawns can be transformed and soar to new heights.
Han Xiao Ming understood the Amethyst Civilization's thinking: if they wanted to develop to a higher level, it was impossible not to take risks. Although he had considerable power, he could not become arrogant. Han Xiao knew how to always keep his position in check.
Unless Ames becomes a partner of Amethyst, Amethyst doesn't have enough leverage against cluster-level civilizations and isn't in a position to negotiate with Amethyst Civilization. Amethyst Civilization wouldn't be begging him to join; on the contrary, it's a development opportunity for Amethyst, essentially a fair transaction.
As long as the reward is sufficient, he doesn't mind fighting for the Amethyst Civilization. Now is not the time when he lacked strength. When he was weak, he followed his heart, but now that he has the strength, he can boldly advance.
Unlike Jayn and Gadeli, who looked delighted, Han Xiao had already begun to habitually analyze the consequences of his choices.
"Secret War..."
Han Xiao stroked his chin.
This is indeed one of the main storylines of version 3.0. If we ignore the complex web of interests behind the Crimson Tide, the theme of version 3.0 can be summarized as "chaos"!
With various allied forces clashing with each other, and Section Zero facing off against numerous collaborators of the Krent Empire, the War Realm is inevitable.
As long as the Tyrant doesn't make a move, everything is fine. He's not afraid of any other muscle-bound guys; he's never been afraid of opponents of the same level in a direct confrontation.
call out--
Just then, the sound of a spaceship passing by came from the sky. Han Xiao and the others stopped talking and looked up. They saw a small and exquisite single-person spaceship that had arrived on the planet at some point.
"Were you just passing by collecting resources?" Jayn asked.
"I don't know." Gadeli shook his head.
The hatch of the single-person spaceship opened, and a woman in a white coat floated in mid-air, her face covered by a silver-white cat mask, looking down at the group of people on the ground with a cold and indifferent gaze.
Who are you?
Gadeli demanded an explanation, staring at the uninvited guest and sensing the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from the woman in white, which made him wary.
This is a Calamity Grade powerhouse!
Shana ignored him, her gaze sweeping around before settling on Han Xiao, and asked calmly, "Black Star?"
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes but did not answer. He had a vague feeling that the visitor was up to no good.
"It doesn't matter if you don't answer, you can't escape today." Shana glanced around and muttered to herself, "Three Calamity Grade, this is going to be tough."
Click click click--
The next moment, Shana made her move. From the moment she appeared to the moment she attacked, the entire process took less than ten seconds. She was incredibly decisive and arrogant.
With a wave of her hand, half of the dozens of spaceships parked on the ground instantly disintegrated into metal fragments, causing a violent explosion. Countless fragments transformed into a metal storm, turning Jayn and some of Gadeli's subordinates into minced meat in an instant.
Gadeli was enraged. His combat suit rippled like water as nanoparticles gathered in his hand, transforming into a gigantic weapon of astonishing size. Dozens of barrels fired at Shana simultaneously, unleashing tremendous explosive power. The beams of light that shot out were incredibly intense, all infused with his Mechanical Force.
thump thump thump--
A sudden and fierce battle broke out!
Shana flicked her finger, and an invisible magnetic field shield appeared around her, with extremely strong defensive power. The flames from the explosion obscured her body, but they were all blocked by the magnetic field shield, leaving her unharmed. Then, Shana clenched her fist.
Bang!
The giant cannon in Gadeli's hand instantly deflated and shattered, turning into a pile of nanoparticles, like a puddle of sand.
"Metal manipulation and magnetic field manipulation?!"
Han Xiao's expression immediately hardened. This uninvited guest was clearly coming for him, and his abilities were extremely effective against mechanics. He wondered who this person was, as the attack had come without any warning. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he remembered the kill list.
"No way, is it really such a coincidence?"
Han Xiao was surprised; he wondered how this enemy knew he was here.
If he were to act alone, the only people who could leak information besides the Amethyst Civilization would be his two teammates, Jayn and Gadeli...
No, there's another possibility!
Han Xiao suddenly remembered the fleet that had just been annihilated. Before being destroyed, it must have sent back intelligence. Could it be that these Hunters were related to Krent?
whoosh--
Huge pieces of metal hurtled towards him. Now was not the time to think. Han Xiao was about to use the Mad Ape, but then he remembered the opponent's ability. He frowned and had to abandon the idea of using the mecha. He used his own attributes to dodge and jumped far away.
The metal fragments crashed to the ground with a loud bang, creating a large crater and scattering debris everywhere.
Shana single-handedly took on everyone, multitasking effortlessly. With just a few taps of her fingers, she destroyed Gadeli's armor, and with a flick of her wrist, sent Gadeli flying a great distance. Jayn was shocked to see this; the uninvited guest's fighting power exceeded his expectations!
Han Xiao was having a headache. Facing such an opponent, the Mechanic Class would inevitably be hampered, and many of his methods would be neutralized by the opponent's every move, resulting in huge losses.
This is the most effective enemy he has ever encountered!
"Manipulating metal is the bane of Mechanic Class. This woman's ability is probably at an A+ level. If this continues, things aren't looking good..."