The main objective of this trip to the Central Galaxy is to meet with the Empire's top officials, enter the circle of the Empire's allies, and officially step from the Shattered Star Ring into the Central Galaxy stage, making my debut at the center of the universe.
Besides these, Han Xiao has two other important goals.
One purpose was to attempt to obtain Ultimate Knowledge from the Empire.
The Empire generously gave him all the cutting-edge Mechanic Class knowledge, but the Ultimate Knowledge is even more valuable, and even Beyond Grade A ally would need to make a certain contribution to obtain it... The Empire's willingness to give away all the cutting-edge knowledge at once is magnanimous, while reserving the Ultimate Knowledge is a matter of principle.
Beyond Grade A allies hold a status similar to worship in cosmic-level civilizations; their resources aren't given away for free. Han Xiao estimates that he won't be able to apply for Ultimate Knowledge until he finishes exploring the Shattered World. He wants to go to the Central Galaxy to see if he can get it sooner.
Due to the experience penalty from the Evolution Cube, Han Xiao's strength has temporarily hit a bottleneck. Like other Beyond Grade A characters, he plans to seek other ways to improve his combat power.
Beyond expertise, blueprints, and skills, there is professional knowledge. As the saying goes, scarcity increases value, and Ultimate Knowledge provides an extremely significant boost to the combat power of any profession.
He currently only possesses cutting-edge knowledge, and his [King's Army] skill requires Ultimate Knowledge to activate.
The second objective was to cultivate a field of chives.
The Shattered Star Ring is only an area for some players; there are also a large number of players in other star fields. In the past, due to the long distance and insufficient legion strength, Han Xiao was unable to reach them.
Now that we have the opportunity to use the Crimson Dynasty's military inter-stellar passage, we can take our troops to explore new farmland within the Empire's territory, which is equivalent to crossing servers.
In this way, the reputation he had built up among players across the three versions came in handy. The Black Star Army's name was equally attractive to players in other star systems, with players of the Shattered Star Ring being the best example.
Maybe we can bring back some Central Galaxy players and take their resources back to our own!
Han Xiao's lips curled into a smile.
"I might be gone for two or three months this time, and I'll be back before the Shattered World officially launches. During this time, I'll be leaving the Legion's affairs to you."
"Thanks to you, teacher, for bringing back so many allies from the Shattered Star Ring. Our partners are now spread throughout this star system, and the Legion's expansion is nearing its end. As long as we digest these gains according to plan, we can stabilize. You don't need to worry."
Sylvia looked very serious.
"I trust you to handle things." Han Xiao nodded with a smile.
After a series of operations, the Black Star Army has officially transformed into Beyond Grade A force, becoming a behemoth in the Shattered Star Ring with a network of interests spanning the entire star field. According to the established blueprint, it will successively build tens of thousands of branch bases, distributed across more than a dozen star clusters and numerous star systems in the Shattered Star Ring.
Business expansion has been very smooth. Through channels provided by partners in various industries, the company has officially entered into multiple business areas, including consortium trading, intelligence selling, tourism transportation, and machinery production. However, the core businesses remain the three major businesses: mercenary business, resource extraction business, and military armed alliance business. These three are the pillar industries of the legion.
Among its many businesses, the only one that cannot be replicated is the revenue generated by the Evolution Cube. There is only one Evolution Cube, which has naturally become a unique feature of the Black Star Army. It is precisely for this reason that the Black Star Army's expansion has been so smooth, with its own network paving the way and its forces always victorious.
Evolution Cube are also available to Legion members, requiring contribution points to gain access. It is precisely because of this faction-specific feature that the Legion has attracted a far greater number of new members than expected, which has laid the foundation for the Legion's large-scale expansion.
With the Tyrant's truce and Sisko's capitulation, no force in this region poses a threat to the Legion's position.
It can be said that the Shattered Star Ring has become the Black Star Army's stronghold, where the legion has laid a solid foundation. The next step is to open up new markets.
"I'll be taking some of the guards with me. The high-ranking combatants here will be under the command of Vice Commander Lagi. Don't let him slack off..."
Han Xiao gave some instructions, then suddenly remembered something and added, "Also, in the next few days, announce to the entire legion that I have been invited to the Crimson Dynasty."
"No problem." Sylvia didn't ask why.
Since the goal was to develop the vegetable garden, Han Xiao didn't intend to miss out on the players' information channels. He would release the information through the forum to prepare the players in the Central Galaxy in advance and generate buzz.
Since legion players are essentially free trolls, there's no harm in using them.
Having left the main camp, Han Xiao was no longer afraid of others causing trouble. The Tyrant had become allies and a ceasefire agreement had been established, so causing trouble would not benefit him.
Sisko also temporarily backed down. Han Xiao had obtained political protection through his seat in the Civilization Council of Planet Aquamarine. If Sisko were to take action against the legion while he was away, it would be a violation of the rules. Moreover, Sisko had a race to support and dared not act recklessly.
Moreover, the current situation is different from that of Sisko. Han Xiao now carries the Evolution Cube with him, and if he wants something, he can only take it by force. Therefore, attacking the Black Star Army is pointless, and the same applies to the Sorokin.
As for enemies below Beyond Grade A causing trouble, Han Xiao is even less worried... With so many Calamity Grade officers in the legion, anyone who dares to cause trouble is simply asking for trouble.
After two days of rest, the legion's long-range fleet heading to the Central Galaxy officially assembled on this day.
Today is the day we set off.
The expeditionary fleet consists of 3,500 warships, with the main ships being three legion satellite mobile bases. Although the satellite bases are bulky, they are still equipped with warp drives, albeit at a low warp speed.
Han Xiao did not mass-produce the Eternal Light flagship. As an ally of the Crimson Dynasty, using the flagship of the Federation of Light would be too ostentatious. Han Xiao treated it as a secret weapon, secretly building it and storing it in the shipyard, not planning to use it publicly for the time being.
Tenny and other elite imperial troops accepted Han Xiao's invitation to board the same warship.
In the command center, all members were at their posts, staring intently at Han Xiao's the Sight of Father's Back, awaiting orders.
Standing side by side in front of the huge porthole, Han Xiao and Ames gazed at the starry sky and the vast ocean outside.
The light from the surrounding warships' thrusters shone on their faces, leaving dappled shadows.
Are you sure you want to come along?
"I've been to the Central Galaxy before," Ames chuckled softly. "Consider it a trip."
Iso, standing nearby, stroked his beard. "Perfect timing, I'll go back and visit an old friend too."
Han Xiao nodded, withdrew his gaze, and spoke in a deep voice, which resounded through the communication channel and spread to every warship.
"Set off."
Rumble rumble--
The ship shuddered slightly and began to accelerate, moving away from the Black Star Army headquarters.
The surrounding ships followed one after another, and the fleet set off in a grand procession.
Soon, the spaceships transformed into streaks of light and disappeared into the dark universe.
As the fleet set sail, countless legion members watched from the headquarters satellite.
Following Han Xiao's instructions, Sylvia announced Han Xiao's whereabouts to the entire legion over the past few days. Everyone knew that the legion commander had gone to the Crimson Dynasty at the invitation of the Empire's capital to meet with the Empire's leader.
Those were the leaders of Three Universal Civilizations, the highest-ranking figures in this universe!
Countless legion members were filled with excitement and pride, while legion players became active on the forums, full of surprise. Black Star was the first person among their familiar faces to cross servers!
This news ignited the enthusiasm of players across various star systems.
For a long time, the Shattered Star Ring has exclusively enjoyed the benefits of the Black Star Army, making players from other star systems extremely envious.
The Black Star Army's many exploits have been circulating on the forums, and the recent news of Han Xiao's Beyond Grade A has caused a sensation. The Legion's benefits have already spread throughout player groups in various star systems. In comparison, players in other star systems have found that the benefits of their own factions are simply insignificant, and no one would not want to enjoy the Legion's treatment.
Now, the opportunity to make contact with the Black Star Army has arrived!
Players in Central Galaxy were overjoyed, and the topic went viral on their forums.
"Is the Black Star Army finally going to expand across star systems?"
"Haha, that's fantastic! We now have the chance to join the Black Star Army!"
"Ah, what a pity, if only I could come to the Ancient Star Desert."
The players in the Shattered Star Ring had no other thoughts. The better the Black Star Army developed, the prouder they became, and at the same time, they found it exciting... Perhaps the Legion Leader's expansion into other star systems would bring back players from those other star systems?
For players at this stage, crossing star systems is too difficult. They are not qualified to use inter-star system gates, nor can they afford high-warp spaceships. To date, no one has successfully crossed star systems. Moreover, they haven't even finished exploring the star system where they were born.
Players in different star systems now play their own games, only intersecting in professional matches; they rarely meet at other times.
"Perhaps the Black Star Army 2.0, which guided us into interstellar space, might also become the faction that guides us across star systems in the future?"
"The possibility is very high. Now that the Legion has become an ally with a cosmic-level civilization, their next move is to explore the Shattered World, which seems to be ushering in an era of interstellar travel for us."
Opinions varied widely on the forum.
Meanwhile, in the War Realm.
"Black Star has set off?"
"Yes, just now."
Heber sat upright on his throne, his fist supporting his cheek, his gaze fixed on the distance, aimlessly following the direction of the palace gate.
As an ally of the Crimson Dynasty, he had visited the Crimson Dynasty long ago, having been invited there as well as Han Xiao.
His gaze seemed to pierce through the vast universe, and a strange emotion flashed in Heber's eyes, as if he were recalling some memories.
"Those guys in the Central Galaxy... aren't so friendly."
Central Galaxy, the home planet of the Crimson Dynasty.
The Tyrant Hamill Palace is the seat of the Empire's national government offices, where the core high-ranking officials, including the Empire's leader, conduct official business. It is extremely large and is a self-contained city on the home planet.
This was the center of the empire's power, solemn and heavily guarded. The government staff coming and going barely spoke, maintaining a state of silence.
Two people, one tall and one short, walked side by side in a long corridor inside the Tyrant Hamill Palace. The constant light shone in from the windows on either side of the left, casting their shadows on the wall.
When government officials encountered the two on the road, they all showed reverence upon seeing them, standing still and bowing their heads in respect.
"You have been summoned here to meet with our newly joined ally."
"I think his name is Black Star?"
"Yes, he came from the Shattered Star Ring and only recently became Beyond Grade A."
"Oh, the newly promoted Beyond Grade A- level in the Shattered Star Ring... I can't remember when the last new Beyond Grade A was born there."
"I forgot too."
"Isn't that tough Heber also from the Shattered Star Ring? Is he coming this time?"
"It seems like he's not coming."
"Ugh, that's no fun..."
"Not necessarily. According to the data, this new ally is the fastest superhuman to reach Beyond Grade A in history. His combat strength is not low. Heber and Sisko both fought to a draw with him. Moreover, he has a nickname, ' The Undying Body,' because although he is a mechanic, his physical body is extremely tough."
"Oh? That's more interesting. I wonder who can take a beating, him or Heber."
The two chatted casually as they walked further and further apart.