"A spatial displacement ability?" Han Xiao's eyes narrowed.
"You don't seem nervous at all." The Sorokin narrowed his eyes, then suddenly realized something, and his fingers tightened, crushing the small silver cube.
With a loosening of his hand, fragments of silver alloy scattered from his palm, containing not a trace of Evolution Energy.
Upon seeing this, the Sorokin froze.
Han Xiao chuckled, "You don't actually think I'd come to see you in person with the Evolution Cube, to return your words... Aren't you underestimating me?"
This guy isn't Sisko, who has possessed the cube for years and almost turned it into a "magic weapon." The Sorokin doesn't have the telekinetic ability to sense the cube to immediately verify its authenticity!
The Sorokin was silent for a few seconds, then shook his head. "That's right. Since you decided to reject me, how could you possibly bring the real thing? You misled me."
When the real body first appeared, Han Xiao acted very tough, saying that if the other god wanted the Evolution Cube, he could come and snatch it. This attracted the Sorokin's attention to the "Evolution Cube" on him. This first impression, coupled with the fact that the two sides were fighting, left the Sorokin with no time to think carefully, and subconsciously believed that what Han Xiao had was the real thing.
He just said he wasn't easily fooled, but he was immediately tricked... The Sorokin's expression wasn't good.
It's no secret that the Evolution Cube has switched to portable mode. With Sisko eyeing it covetously, it's impossible for him to entrust the treasure to someone else for safekeeping... Han Xiao has been creating this illusion, making people believe that the Evolution Cube is always on his person. Therefore, in the eyes of the Sorokin, locking onto Han Xiao's whereabouts is equivalent to locking onto the location of the Evolution Cube. Due to preconceived notions, he fell into a cognitive bias and didn't immediately consider the possibility of the Evolution Cube being separated from Han Xiao.
The records left behind by the Evolutionary Civilization document a method for locating the Evolution Cube, but unlike Sisko's telekinesis, this method uses a special detection instrument that works with the Evolution Cube and can only pinpoint its location within a certain range.
The technology of the cube detector comes from countless years ago and has certain flaws compared to today. Moreover, the remaining technological data of the Evolutionary Civilization is incomplete, resulting in limitations for the detector, mainly in its range. The principle is to receive a special energy wave emitted by the Evolution Cube, but this wave takes time to propagate in the universe and, like ripples, becomes weaker with distance, making it impossible for the detector to locate at Infinite distances.
When the Sorokin stole the Cube, he first knew that the Evolution Cube was on the homeworld of Sisko and had a general location. Only then did he use detection equipment nearby to bypass Sisko's psychic shield and obtain the Cube's precise location within the homeworld. Only then could the Sorokin's clone use teleportation abilities to bypass the Star Pupil Protoss ' guards and sneak in. If he hadn't known the Cube's whereabouts in the first place, the detection equipment wouldn't have been able to find the target so easily across the vast star field.
The detection equipment is external, unlike Sisko's inherent ability. The Sorokin was predisposed and held back by the three, so he didn't check the equipment; otherwise, he would have discovered the anomaly... The detector didn't detect the Evolution Cube nearby at all.
Sisko's telekinesis was connected to the Evolution Cube. Although the location was vague due to the great distance, the distance was Infinite. This was why Han Xiao usually carried things with him, and it was safest to have him, a Beyond Grade A protector. But this time, it was different because he had taken the initiative to contact the Sorokin. Knowing that the other party had many methods, Han Xiao could not have been unprepared. The Evolution Cube was not actually on him at the moment.
Not long ago, Han Xiao set off from Crimson Ring Star and spent several days arriving at the border. During this journey, he secretly released a spaceship to travel separately. Instead of coming to the border, the spaceship Stealth moved within the Empire's territory, keeping itself in motion. The real Evolution Cube was placed inside the spaceship, and he did not reveal this to anyone.
Sisko was far away, and the farther away he was, the less accurate his senses became. He only knew that the Evolution Cube was in the general direction of the Central Galaxy. Not to mention that he didn't know what had happened here, even if he knew that the Evolution Cube had separated from Han Xiao, a famous figure from the Arcane Church could not enter the Empire's territory. Therefore, the threat from Sisko could be ignored for the time being.
As a precaution, another mechanical force is stationed aboard the Stealth spaceship that holds the True Evolution Cube.
Because of the Mechanic Emperor's skill [Quantum Non-Distance Transmission Channel], even if the legion and Han Xiao himself are far apart, Mechanical Force can still be transmitted over a large area, giving the distant mechanical legion Beyond Grade A combat power!
By staying in one place and sending a mechanical legion with Beyond Grade A combat power on expeditions, this is the characteristic and strength of Beyond Grade A mechanic: the super kite style.
--If no one's there, how can the enemy possibly break in?!
This is similar to the Sorokin's clone, and even surpasses it. The Mechanic Emperor's Manison uses this fighting style; when fighting him, you can't even see his shadow.
Han Xiao is not using this tactic at the moment because his legion's foundation is not yet at the level of the Mechanic Emperor, and his own durability is an ace up his sleeve, so not using it would be a waste.
However, the mechanical legion he sent out on an "expedition" also possessed overwhelming combat power against Calamity Grade forces, enough to temporarily serve as the guardians of the Evolution Cube.
Various thoughts flashed through Han Xiao's mind, but his hands never stopped. He continued to control the mechanical legion to focus fire. Although the Sorokin's energy deflection shield could exempt him from most energy cannons, Han Xiao had plenty of ways to deal with it.
The mechanical legion has a variety of attack methods, and it is impossible for a single Beyond Grade A to be helpless. His mechanical legion can even counter metal manipulation ability, so a mere energy deflection ability is no problem for him.
Moreover, the Sorokin cannot use too many abilities at the same time, and it is impossible to maintain a defensive stance without attacking. In addition, there are two other Beyond Grade A beings restraining it.
One against three is no match for the Sorokin, but similarly, the Sorokin cannot easily defeat the three working together. It is impossible to determine a winner in a short time, and the two sides are deadlocked and mutually restraining each other.
On the battlefield, Mu Lieriqi, who had escaped a close call, had no time to relax and was directing the fleet's attack. Although he was arrogant, his ability to command a border guard legion on his own was not for nothing.
Under his tactical command, the Imperial forces launched a frenzied attack, gaining a firm advantage and devouring the enemy fleet. Without the intervention of Beyond Grade A, this branch fleet of the Fallen Ark was no match for him and was quickly decimated.
While dealing with the three-man attack, the Sorokin glanced at the battlefield and frowned slightly. He could tell that this fleet was likely to be completely annihilated.
It has just been confirmed that the Evolution Cube is not on Han Xiao. There is no need for the Sorokin to continue this battle. This place is too close to the border of the Empire. Reinforcements will arrive in no time. Even he does not want to face the large-scale deployment of the Imperial border guards. Even if he can retreat unscathed, he does not want to provoke the Three Universal Civilizations too much.
If too many of the Crimson Dynasty's troops are killed, the Crimson Dynasty will likely immediately assemble a large army to penetrate deep into the sensitive area and launch a Pursuit out the main force of his Fallen Ark. At that time, it will be those three old rogue empires, Clottey, who will come.
Although the Sorokin are not afraid of them, their losses will far exceed this one branch fleet, so it's really not worth it.
Just then, Han Xiao suddenly spoke through their mental connection, saying in a deep voice, "With spatial displacement abilities, you never intended to trade with me in the first place; it was just a trap, wasn't it?"
The Sorokin raised his hand to block Ames's force field, and upon hearing this, his tone was playful.
"I may not have any credibility, but you're wrong this time. I'm actually very sincere. Originally, the Evolution Cube was my only hope for reaching a higher level, but that's no longer the case. I've seen a much wider new world! Now, the Evolution Cube is no longer my ultimate goal; it's just a tool I need, not indispensable. If you're willing to lend it to me, I really won't do anything to you..."
A higher level? Han Xiao's heart stirred. The Sorokin synthesized an extremely dangerous ability that was explicitly forbidden, and he accepted countless interstellar wanted criminals to form the Fallen Ark. Everything he did was for greater power, and his motives were very pure.
"You want to emulate the First Ones, break through the limits of individual power, and discover a new realm?" Han Xiao narrowed his eyes.
"Hehe." The Sorokin remained noncommittal, then suddenly changed the subject, saying with emotion, "Speaking of which, I should thank you. You gave me new hope and changed my goals."
"Thank me?" Han Xiao was puzzled.
"Years ago, my clone fought you in the Shattered Star Ring, only to be toyed with and thrown into a wormhole by you," the Sorokin said in a cryptic tone. "Unfortunately, you didn't travel through the wormhole with me, so you have no idea what you missed."
His words implied a sense that "a loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise."
Han Xiao was taken aback, then suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him, connecting all the clues he had been following. He exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that your people are targeting Harofal because of this?"
When the DarkStar Leader returned to assassinate him, he used Sorokin avatar, which was also the first time he had interacted with Sorokin.
At the time, he was no match for the Sorokin's clone. Taking advantage of the surrounding wormhole environment, he cooperated with a mechanic Harofal who was researching wormholes to lure the Sorokin's clone into the wormhole and banish it.
Later, the Sorokin sent his men to steal the Evolution Cube, but in the process killed Harenfal. Han Xiao never knew why. A long time had passed, and he never expected the Sorokin to bring it up again, as if there was another hidden reason.
"Harofal?" The Sorokin paused, as if thinking for a moment before remembering the name. "Hmm, that's right, that's his name. He's the guy who tricked me with my clone back then. I got the data from that wormhole passage from him."
Han Xiao was filled with doubt and surprise. The Sorokin said he saw a glimmer of hope for further progress... What exactly did this guy see on the other side of the wormhole?
Did the Sorokin obtain the data from that wormhole teleportation in an attempt to pinpoint its location and build a stable passage?
What exactly did that wormhole lead to that warranted such a grand display from the Sorokin?!
Han Xiao felt a surge of curiosity, but the Sorokin had no interest in continuing the conversation. He suddenly teleported away from the three's encirclement, and with a wave of his hand, a portal opened behind him.
From a distance, the Sorokin's gaze pierced Han Xiao like a knife. From his eyes, Han Xiao understood the Sorokin's meaning:
--I'll let you off this time. We'll have our fun later, there's plenty of time!
Their eyes met, locked in a sharp exchange.
Immediately afterwards, the Sorokin took a step back and vanished without a trace along with the portal.
"He retreated..."
Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, hovering in place, his expression shifting. The mechanical legion, having lost its target, also stopped its movements.
If the Sorokin fails to obtain the Evolution Cube this time, he will likely return and take matters into his own hands. Who knows what methods he might use to deal with me in the future?
The two have completely fallen out this time, but this guy can't easily leave the Central Galaxy, and it's unknown when they'll clash again.
The wormholes mentioned by the Sorokin also piqued his curiosity.
Thinking about the strength displayed by the Sorokin in this battle, Han Xiao felt a heavy weight in his heart and the pressure increased sharply.
"As expected of the ultimate boss of the chaotic evil faction, my current level is not enough to defeat him..."
Han Xiao felt a sense of urgency; he needed to improve his strength.