The battle turned into a one-sided humiliation. Heber's brutal beating by the Mechanical Deity was witnessed by every pair of eyes, and it was unclear when this beating would end.
Some people could hardly bear to watch, looking away, but couldn't help turning back.
It's rare to see Beyond Grade A in such a sorry state; this is extremely valuable video footage, and few people would want to waste the opportunity to watch it live. It will be something to brag about to others later.
Those in the War Realm watched as their respected Tyrant was pinned down and brutally violated by Black Star. Their eyes were bloodshot with rage and a surge of shame and fury welled up within them, and they almost couldn't resist the urge to intervene.
However, they knew very well that even Heber was no match for Black Star. If they went up there, they would only be easy prey. Not only would they be useless, but they would also undermine the fairness of this duel and make others look down on the War Realm.
Moreover, the Tyrant himself would not forgive others for interfering in his battles.
So even though everyone was trembling with anger, they could only watch helplessly as their leader was repeatedly and thoroughly beaten by Black Star.
Bang!
Fosters's facial muscles twitched as he slapped the metal bulkhead, shattering it. His whole body trembled as he desperately suppressed the urge to strike.
"The Tyrant..." Jorde gritted his teeth, feeling humiliated as well.
They felt ashamed that their leader had been brutally beaten by someone else.
Meanwhile, numerous Beyond Grade A players from the Three Universal Civilizations were also watching the battle live through broadcasts.
After the Battle of Lighthouse Star, the Beyond Grade A circle has acknowledged Black Star's strength, and most Beyond Grade A favor Black Star to win. However, while they can predict the outcome, they cannot predict the process.
In their expectations, Heber should at least cause some trouble for Black Star and wipe out most of the mechanical troops. However, they did not expect that Heber would have no chance of fighting back and no chance of winning at all. Black Star completely controlled the battle.
"Such a humiliating defeat, a truly shameful loss." Ravenlaude shook his head.
"Black Star is a terrifying guy. I think it's already amazing that Heber has been able to hold out for so long. If it were me..." Beoni couldn't help but put himself in Black Star's shoes and shuddered at the thought of what would happen if he faced him.
Honestly, why scare yourself for no reason? Black Star and I are good friends, good friends...
"On this point, I'm sure you and Dilun have a lot in common," Old Dragon joked.
Viru, however, was somewhat saddened. "Alas, after this battle, the might of the Tyrant will be reduced to less than one-tenth."
As a martial artist, seeing Heber beaten to such a terrible state, he felt a deep sense of empathy, a feeling of shared sorrow.
The fact that Black Star could summon Mechanical Deity was something that even his advanced Beyond Grade A allies knew, signifying that he had already reached the Peak Beyond Grade A. Logically speaking, it wasn't shameful for Heber to be defeated by Black Star, but the actions of the Tyrant against Black Star became the root of the backlash.
The grudges between the two put Heber in a difficult position. If he failed, he would be dethroned, not to mention that he had been beaten so badly.
Not only among the Empire's allies, but also among the Beyond Grade A of Glory and Arcane, Black Star was being discussed in their respective channels. Han Xiao's performance sent a chill down the spines of all the Beyond Grade A.
As they were discussing, the Mechanical Deity in the arena suddenly stopped.
Everyone's eyes flashed.
"Oh, we have the results!"
An irresistible force emanated from the Mechanical Deity's palm, sending Heber flying once more. He crashed through a trail of meteorites, his momentum gradually slowing until he finally slammed into a massive fragment of a landmass, leaving a huge, human-shaped crater.
Blood blurred his vision. Heber's trembling hands gripped the edge of the pit and pulled himself out with all his might. Every part of his body ached, and he was covered in blood. He didn't know how many bones and tendons had been shattered. He could feel his terrible physical condition. His internal organs were almost a pile of minced meat, and his incredibly tired cells were barely managing to repair themselves.
Heber's martial arts aura was like a candle flickering in the wind, extremely dim and likely to be extinguished at any moment.
He gritted his teeth, trying to muster his strength again, but a feeling of utter depletion coursed through his body like an electric shock, leaving not a single drop of energy left.
Looking up, the Mechanical Deity did not continue the pursuit, but simply watched him from afar.
"Keep going!" Heber tried to roar, but the vacuum couldn't produce a sound, so he could only mouth the words.
At this moment, the Mechanical Deity disintegrated on its own, ejecting its Dominion clone. The clone slowly floated in front of Heber, staring at the guy whose body was almost entirely devoid of healthy flesh. It released gas to envelop the two of them and simultaneously opened a wide-area communication channel.
"It's over. You're no longer able to fight." Han Xiao's voice rang out in the wide-area channel, reaching the ears of everyone present.
"This injury is nothing more than a tickle; I can fight you all day long!!"
Heber's eyes were bloodshot. Ignoring his already exhausted state, he dragged his broken arm and punched the Dominion's clone.
Smack
The punch was easily blocked, and the force was almost completely neutralized.
Han Xiao took a deep breath and said calmly, "Admit defeat. You've already lost."
According to the battle information, Heber's health was almost depleted, and he was covered in negative status effects. If the fight continued, he would surely die.
Han Xiao has achieved his goal. There is a bottom line in everything. The Empire did not interfere in the challenge because it knows he has a sense of proportion and does not really allow one ally to die at the hands of another.
There's a right balance to things; going too far can be counterproductive. There's no need to cause trouble for a Tyrant, creating resentment among the imperial leadership and other allies, and ultimately impacting future development.
The current Tyrant no longer has the right to make me eliminate him at all costs.
"Admit defeat? That word doesn't exist in my dictionary! I don't need your pity!!"
Heber roared, ready to continue his attack.
The next moment, one mechanical confinement device after another flew over and locked Heber's entire body, leaving only his head exposed.
Click click click--
Heber struggled desperately, but in his current state, he could no longer break free from these devices.
"Stop deceiving yourself. You've already lost. You know better than anyone how serious your injuries are."
Han Xiao's tone turned serious.
Heber did not answer, but stared intently at Han Xiao, the resentment and anger in his eyes almost tangible.
Han Xiao glanced at him and said slowly:
"Don't worry, we're all allies of the Empire, I'll spare your life."
Upon hearing this, Heber's brain buzzed, and an unprecedented sense of humiliation exploded within him!
He was able to escape this calamity because of this identity; it was as if someone had given him his life as a favor, which was a huge insult and torment to him.
He felt that Han Xiao had trampled his dignity and pride underfoot, and he was so angry that he almost went crazy.
Just then, Han Xiao suddenly had a thought and took a small step back.
swish swish swish --
Fosters and the Vanguard Officers transformed into meteors and flew swiftly to block the Tyrant's path, protecting Heber behind them.
"We've lost..." Fosters managed to utter these words with great difficulty, then gritted his teeth and said, "But if you still want to do anything to His Tyrant, you'll have to step over our dead bodies!"
The Vanguard Officers responded with a roar, standing ready for battle, their faces full of vigilance. Some were prepared to die, while others hesitated.
"What are you doing? Get out of my way!" Heber was furious. He was always the one protecting others, and he had never been protected by his subordinates before. He felt ashamed and humiliated.
So what if I lost? I'm a Beyond Grade A, why would I need your Calamity Grade protection?
"No!" Fosters said without turning his head, his tone extremely resolute, defying the Tyrant's command for the first time.
Heber stared blankly at the Sight of Father's Back of the Vanguard Officers around him.
He had always viewed his subordinates as expendable resources, and this scene stirred complex emotions within him, leaving him silent.
From afar, Jorde pursed his lips, glanced around, and saw confusion and struggle in the eyes of many members of the War Realm. He knew very well that the defeat of the Tyrant had directly shaken the belief of many people in serving the War Realm.
Many people join Beyond Grade A forces for a better future. The status of Beyond Grade A person is the source of cohesion, so when the organization's leader is defeated, some profit-seekers may switch sides.
"I wonder how many people will leave because of this..." Jorde sighed.
They may not join the hostile Black Star Army, but some will certainly leave the War Realm.
This scene was witnessed by all the spectators, who were all somewhat moved— the War Realm had been growing rapidly and was at its peak recently, but they never expected it to suffer such a heavy blow today.
Seeing the once invincible Tyrant and the War Realm reduced to such a wretched state, everyone felt a deep sense of desolation, and some even couldn't help but feel pity.
Han Xiao ignored the group of Vanguard Officers and glanced at Heber, who remained silent with a pale face.
"Let's settle our old scores for now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Xiao ignored Heber's reaction, withdrew his gaze, turned around, and flew towards the distant Palace of Hidden Spells, which was just passing by, under everyone's watchful eyes.
This move also served as a signal, announcing to everyone that the battle was over.
As the winner, Han Xiao doesn't need to make any further statements, nor does he need to continue relentlessly pursuing the Tyrant; doing so would only make him seem petty.
Winning this battle will achieve the goal; everything else will happen naturally, without him needing to deliberately push it forward.
Seeing this, the surrounding spaceships made way, watching Han Xiao's figure disappear into the Palace of Hidden Spells.
Everyone present knew that from this moment on, the strongest being of the Shattered Star Ring had been born!
"Alas, we lost as expected."
In the fleet of the War Realm, Sorokin's possessed clone sighed.
After this battle, Black Star completely established the Black Star Army's dominant position in the Shattered Star Ring. Even if they could continue to compete in the War Realm, they would ultimately fall short and become less efficient.
"The plan has become more difficult..." Sorokin helplessly.
Sorokin was slightly annoyed that his employers had failed to prevent the duel.
However, he didn't rely entirely on them. After all, he was just a conglomerate and couldn't possibly have absolute confidence in interfering with the decisions of a cosmic-level civilization.
Sorokin glanced at Heber, who was being helped back to the fleet by the Vanguard Officers, and clicked his tongue.
It's unclear how long it will take for the Tyrant to recover from this crushing defeat, which could potentially affect their cooperation.
"Sigh, things have gotten complicated again."
Sorokin's eyes flickered.
"Sooner or later, Beyond Grade A who builds a reputation will encounter such a calamity. A reputation is both influence and a shackle on Beyond Grade A... Fortunately, I am not as foolish as the Tyrant, and I had foresight long ago."
Only by shedding the shackles of one 'Beyond Grade A status, relying on no fame or achievements, and abandoning all the past, can one truly live a life of ease and freedom.
If he had the choice, he wouldn't accept the challenge at all.
Unfortunately, the Tyrant was burdened by his fame and made a foolish choice. He was shackled without even realizing it. What a pitiful fellow... Sorokin shook his head.
Countless spectators, still eager for more, gradually left the arena and dispersed. At the same time, the Dominion's avatar stepped into the Palace of Hidden Spells and met Austin.
Han Xiao summoned a mechanical throne, sat down, and glanced around.
"You still love to join in the fun. Is the Palace of Hidden Spells finally repaired?"
"It's already recovered."
After a brief chat, Austin jokingly remarked with interest:
"Hehe, from today onwards, you are the chief Beyond Grade A of the Shattered Star Ring. What are your thoughts?"
"No."
Han Xiao shrugged and chuckled, "Actually, I've been that person for a long time; all I lacked was the official title."
"You're really not being polite." Austin chuckled, not denying it.
He knew he was no match for Han Xiao. Sisko had suffered a defeat, Ames and Black Star were in cahoots, and now even the last one, Heber, had been defeated head-on. Black Star had officially become the strongest in this star field and the main representative of the Crimson Dynasty in the Shattered Star Ring, and was stationed here.
After seeing his old friends and chatting for a while, Han Xiao took his leave. He then controlled his Dominion avatar to lead the mechanical troops back to the warship, set the return route, and then deactivated [Dominator's Descent].
The next moment, consciousness was withdrawn, returning entirely to the body located far within the empire.
The Dominion's avatar vanished from sight, and Han Xiao opened his eyes to find himself in his own room.
After sitting in silence for a while, Han Xiao slowly exhaled.
I've temporarily broken the Little Tyrant's mentality, which will inevitably affect the expansion in the War Realm, and the pressure can be relieved a little.
Today, Han Xiao finally got revenge for being bullied back then, and he could finally vent his anger.
Beyond Grade A's conviction isn't so easily shaken; the Tyrant will eventually accept reality and recover his composure.
However, there's no need to worry about the Tyrant in the short term.
Standing up and stretching, Han Xiao opened the door and walked straight to the ship's main hall, where all the ship's officers were watching the live broadcast of the duel.
The Tyrant's mission is now complete, and the reward can be drawn at any time. The next step is to proceed with the necessary procedures before drawing the ability:
-- Fording touched it, and the bicycle turned into a motorcycle!