The two sides launched a fierce attack, and the aftershocks from the collision of the seven Calamity Grade were earth-shattering!
The shockwave shattered half of the base, leaving the surrounding streets in ruins. Many players were blown away; their highest level was currently 90, making them largely ineffective in combat at this level. The aftershocks and area-of-effect attacks only took away a small portion of many players' health, leaving them relegated to the sidelines. Is this the world of the strong?
Rumble--
The seven Calamity Grade were locked in a chaotic battle. Even though Han Xiao and Nagokin controlled their power, the damage was still considerable, and the base was severely damaged. However, Han Xiao wasn't too bothered by the loss, as only the surface buildings were damaged. Rebuilding would be cheap, and besides, he had now reached the point where he had "no interest in money." To lure the three of them into his trap, he didn't care about such a small price to pay.
This was the second time Han Xiao had faced Shana. He had created a group of non-metallic mechanical soldiers, mainly elites. With the enhancement of his Mechanical Force, they were incredibly powerful. Shana could not restrain him and could only fight him head-on.
Eilet and Adrian were the main force. The former was a powerful mage who unleashed various high-level spells as if they were free, with magical Glory shining in all colors, showing her ease and control. Adrian, on the other hand, was a typical muscleman who served as a meat shield, single-handedly holding off Nagokin's three martial artists, resulting in quite a bit of physical friction.
The three worked together seamlessly, leaving Nagokin and the others helpless. Han Xiao, on the other hand, was manipulating the mechanical warriors to launch a fierce attack, seemingly locked in a close battle with Shana.
Nagokin and his two colleagues were all martial artists, but their raw strength was far inferior to that of the three opponents. Adrian alone was enough to hold them off, and Eilet were immediately at a disadvantage. However, the three of them had no intention of fighting and retreated while fighting, and the battlefield quickly shifted.
Black Star has an ambush, making a quick victory impossible. This is the Goddora colony, garrisoned by a fleet. Eilet two companions do not want to be besieged by the garrison, so they plan to retreat as soon as possible, and they are quite confident in their ability to do so.
Because Eilet knew teleportation magic and was an expert at escaping, Black Star's idea of catching them was a pipe dream. So Eilet found it particularly funny; he didn't know where Black Star's confidence came from.
whoosh--
At that moment, the sound of spaceships could be heard from the horizon. A garrison fleet reacted quickly, and hundreds of warships were rushing to provide support.
"There's no need to fight the Goddora fleet, let's go."
Eilet instructed Adrian to hold off Nagokin, then recited a spell and flicked his finger, instantly creating an energy vortex behind him that expanded into a teleportation portal.
"Oh no, he can teleport!" Nagokin put on an exaggerated expression of shock. Han Xiao glanced at him and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up for his acting skills. His expression was vivid and his eyes were delicate. His acting skills were definitely at Grade A- level.
Eilet then used another spell, creating a massive magical shield that separated all enemies, protecting herself and her two companions inside.
The magical shield blocked all attacks, causing a violent tremor. Adrian and Shana entered the portal and disappeared.
After his two companions retreated, Eilet looked at Han Xiao and said mockingly, "Heh, I told you, you were too confident. You think you can catch us with your level and the ambush of the book? We want to leave, can you stop us?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao's face darkened. He deliberately remained silent and increased the power of his attack, making loud thuds as if it were real.
In Eilet's eyes, Black Star's behavior was clearly a sign of anger and embarrassment, which immediately made him feel better, and the frustration of the failed operation disappeared considerably.
Eilet narrowed her eyes, then suddenly said with ill intent:
"Just wait, we'll come back for you. You can't always have someone helping you."
After saying that, Eilet turned and walked into the portal. The portal then disappeared, and the three of them successfully evacuated, appearing to come and go as they pleased.
Finally, they were gone... Han Xiao relaxed his tense facial muscles and uninstalled the "angry. jpg" emoji.
Although the exchange was brief, the surrounding streets were severely damaged, and the enemy's displayed strength put Nagokin under immense pressure.
"Phew... Black Star, who exactly are these people? They're incredibly strong. They've got their eyes on you; you'd better be careful."
Nagokin said earnestly.
"Don't worry, they can't escape."
Now all that's left is to wait for them to go home... Han Xiao didn't finish his sentence, but smiled.
This encounter also yielded an additional benefit: it revealed Eilet's teleportation spell, a divine escape technique. Without being prepared, the enemy might have escaped during the attack on the main camp. Now that we have this information, we can devise a countermeasure.
Thinking that Eilet and the other two thought they had successfully escaped, Han Xiao almost wanted to burst into laughter.
This was a win-win situation!
After contacting an engineering team to repair the base and dismissing a large group of players who wanted to try and trigger the mission, Han Xiao used Observation Mark to spy on the three's movements.
The portal that Eilet used in haste wouldn't have a very long range. The portal connected the three people's spaceship, which was currently stationed in the outer space of the colony.
Once back on the ship, the three of them started the spaceship and drove away from the colony, activating Stealth mode to avoid being pursued by the garrison fleet.
Having successfully escaped, the three had no suspicion that Han Xiao intended to let them go. They withdrew using Eilet's abilities, leaving nothing suspicious. They simply assumed that Black Star had underestimated their strength and that their ambush was insufficient.
The three didn't take Black Star's ambush seriously, thinking it was normal practice.
"This operation has failed. Should we look for another opportunity?" Shana asked.
"Black Star is very vigilant. During the first attack, he set a trap simply because of suspicion. Now that we have been attacked a second time, he is certain that we are his enemies, and his level of vigilance will only be higher. We cannot attack him again in the short term."
Eilet shook his head; after this incident, he had no choice but to ignore Black Star.
His deliberate threat before leaving was merely a feint, keeping Black Star on guard, cautious, and fearful until he finally realized it was all in vain; Eilet had simply wanted to outmaneuver Han Xiao.
Shana frowned, looking annoyed. "That's the only way."
"Yes, I will suggest to Albert that Black Star be placed on the deferred treatment list," Eilet said.
They actually have two hunting lists: one is a pending target list, and the other is a deferred list. The latter consists of those who failed to be captured the first time, which has already aroused their vigilance. They will not take action against these people again in the short term. At least a few years later, when the targets have relaxed their guard, they will take action again.
Black Star has now become such a target, Eilet does not want to take action against Black Star within five years. He believes that Albert shares the same thought.
"You were right before, we should have handled this quietly a long time ago," Shana scoffed. She hadn't expected Black Star to be so cautious.
"It's not too late now. Although we've exposed our hostility and let Black Star know that three of us are watching him, he knows nothing about our background. No matter how much he investigates, it'll be in vain. At most, it will allow us to lie low for a while. He's destined to gain nothing and won't know who's watching him."
Eilet smiled. "And we, hidden in the shadows, hold the initiative; he can't be cautious forever."
"Let's go back first. I estimate we'll have to cease operations for the next few years."
Many people witnessed the attack on Black Star, and the news spread.
However, the Shattered Star Ring is now filled with all sorts of news every day, with major events happening frequently. Although Black Star has a considerable reputation in the Colton Star Cluster, it is not enough in the context of the entire Shattered Star Ring. The news of his attack is like a drop of water in the ocean among the many news reports, inconspicuous and not attracting much attention.
More than ten days later, Han Xiao had rushed to an uninhabited planet in the Desolate Universe Belt. This planet, which had been barren for countless years, was now incredibly lively.
All the forces that had been contacted earlier had gathered here, and the surface was covered with spaceships.
These forces all wanted to find the missing powerful figure. Following Han Xiao's instructions, they came to this planet. They all thought they were alone, but when they arrived, they were all shocked to find that Han Xiao had summoned so many people.
Many of the forces here were renowned within the Shattered Star Ring. They recognized each other, exchanged brief conversations, and realized they had all come for the same reason. They were all shocked; were the missing powerhouses from all their forces connected? What clue had Han Xiao discovered?
As soon as the spaceship approached, it attracted everyone's attention. After Han Xiao landed, everyone gathered around him.
These people were all high-ranking officials of powerful factions. Outside, they would all be big shots who controlled their own territories and were rarely seen by ordinary people. Yet here they were, gathered together. If Heber were here, he might think that someone was imitating his Tyrant's Gathering.
"Black Star, when do we make our move?"
"Stop hiding where the enemy is."
The crowd started chattering. When Han Xiao contacted them, he didn't reveal all the information, only telling them to stay put. Many people were dissatisfied with this.
However, Ames was also there, keeping the situation under control Black Star was a high-ranking official of the Dragon Emperor, and although everyone present had powerful backgrounds, they dared not act recklessly.
"The time has come. We'll join forces to attack the enemy headquarters, where your missing comrades are being held..."
Han Xiao explained that by Observation Mark, he confirmed that Shana and the other two had returned to the base camp, and the opportunity to capture them all in one fell swoop had finally arrived.
Things are different now. We were entangled with the Germinal DarkStar for many years, but that was because our strength was not enough.
Now, with the Black Star Army gradually rising to power and him becoming the Number One figure in the Shattered Star Ring, their strengths are worlds apart. He is unwilling to be enemies with a group of powerful foe for long, and once he has the opportunity, he can kill them directly without leaving any hidden dangers.
With so many forces sending their elite troops, their combined strength is enough to terrify any civilization or organization in the Shattered Star Ring. There are dozens of Calamity Grade powerhouses leading the teams, and these forces come from different regions. It's utterly bullying to deal with only six enemies.
Master Han's networking skills are unparalleled; his extensive network is no exaggeration!
Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this. For the sake of the same goal, these forces were all willing to temporarily obey Han Xiao's orders.
While Han Xiao was negotiating with the others, a group of players he brought with him watched curiously from behind.
He used missions to get some players to follow him. He didn't expect them to fight; Han Xiao only needed them to act as "reporters" and post the videos on the forum. This was his plan to boost his reputation, let players see his influence, and increase his personal and faction appeal.
Meanwhile, Eilet and his two companions returned to their secret base in the Desolate Universe Belt.
Albert greeted the three and said, "I already know the situation. Forget about Black Star. Let's keep a low profile for a while. Everyone stay in the base and don't go out."
Everyone nodded. This approach could effectively avoid risks; they would lie low for a period of time before resuming the hunting mission.
They completely forgot about the Black Star issue, considering it a closed matter.
Unbeknownst to them, a catastrophic disaster was quietly approaching.