Chapter Summaries

Han Xiao weakened the Mutation Source with three doses of destruction agent, then killed it after it pleaded to live. With the Mutation Source gone, the beasts regained their senses and fled as Nagokin arrived.

• The DarkStar infiltration squad reported that Han Xiao had injured the Mutation Source, prompting Degulish to demand real-time battlefield updates and reconsider the attack on Planet Golden Gate.
• Han Xiao tracked the fleeing Mutation Source, injected it with the remaining doses of destruction agent, and kept players from stealing his kill by withdrawing his mechanical army’s cover.
• Han Xiao trapped the weakened Mutation Source behind the Halo Array’s shield and explained that its instinct to assimilate other life made its survival a threat to other species.
• As Nagokin’s spaceship approached, the Mutation Source asked Han Xiao to spare it and changed its face into a remembered smile before Han Xiao destroyed it with an energy blast.
• The beasts regained their senses and fled across the battlefield as the rain continued to fall.

Han Xiao destroyed the Mutation Source, ending the Mutation Disaster on Planet Aquamarine and earning the gratitude of its people. After receiving his mission rewards, he used Fording’s luck to draw two powerful talents from the Mutation Source.

• Han Xiao confirmed that the Mutation Source was destroyed, recalled the Mechanical Beast Guards, and sent the mercenaries to collect the battlefield’s materials.
• The players completed the [Mutation Disaster] main storyline, while Planet Aquamarine’s people celebrated their survival and the Six Nations and Bennett praised Black Star.
• Han Xiao received a Perfect mission rating, 2.4 million experience, a Planet Legend point, and the chance to draw two of the Mutation Source’s abilities.
• Han Xiao rubbed Fording for luck, then selected [Intermediate Cell Proliferation Control] and [Medium Energy Absorption] from the available abilities.

After gaining powerful new regenerative and damage-absorbing talents, Han Xiao returned with his forces and planned to bring the players into the interstellar world. DarkStar learned that Black Star had helped Goddora stop the Mutation Disaster and prepared further attacks, including a strike on Planet Golden Gate.

• Han Xiao endured a painful transformation as his new talents toughened his body, let him absorb some resisted damage as energy, and rapidly heal wounds.
• Han Xiao considered the limits of his new durability and energy recovery, then noted that his Mutation Disaster mission remained unsettled while the other disaster planets were still in danger.
• Han Xiao returned with Melos, the players, and the gathered forces, and planned to recruit the players into Black Star after dealing with the remaining problems on Planet Aquamarine.
• DarkStar's executives watched the Mutation Source's destruction, and the leader linked Goddora's research to the missing sample and suspected Dragon Calm and Black Star.
• The DarkStar leader ordered infiltration teams to mature Mutation Sources and cause more damage, then planned to attack Planet Aquamarine and eliminate Black Star once Goddora's escorts departed.
• The DarkStar leader insisted that the attack on Planet Golden Gate would proceed in two days, arguing that Goddora's public celebration of its disaster relief would make the strike especially effective.

DarkStar launched a massive assault on Planet Golden Gate, overwhelming its garrison and trapping civilians on the planet. As the defenders neared collapse, a joint fleet of mercenary groups arrived from Juberly Hub, answering a call connected to Black Star.

• A DarkStar fleet of five motherships and more than a thousand warships attacked Planet Golden Gate from five directions, destroying patrol ship D-3018 and surrounding the planet.
• Degulish ordered relentless bombardment as the Goddora garrison fought defensively behind Vichy Magic Energy Shields and suffered heavy losses.
• Planet Golden Gate's troops sealed the docks to prevent civilians from fleeing, while news broadcasts spread panic across the star system.
• DarkStar fire began striking the planet as the garrison lost nearly two hundred warships and more than ten shields.
• A joint fleet of mercenary groups, including the Sky Ring Alliance, arrived from Juberly Hub and astonished Degulish.
• Gurega ended a call with the director of the Goddora War Bureau and said Black Star had brought them a big job.

After helping Goddora ambush DarkStar’s attack on Planet Golden Gate, Han Xiao sent Resta into a DarkStar mothership to steal intelligence. DarkStar retreated, and Han Xiao received a message that could reveal the organization’s location.

• Han Xiao planned to lead Black Star’s recruited players into the interstellar world while leaving a recruitment route on Planet Aquamarine.
• Han Xiao arranged with Goddora and major mercenary groups to ambush DarkStar at Planet Golden Gate, then asked Resta to infiltrate a DarkStar mothership through the quantum network.
• Resta agreed to help in exchange for Han Xiao’s promise to help Aroshia recover her memories, and Gurega agreed to assist with the infiltration.
• DarkStar’s forces failed to break through the defenders and mercenaries, so Degulish ordered a retreat; the victory restored confidence among the Goddorans.
• Han Xiao waited for news from Resta, then received a message and wondered how much Goddora would pay for the intelligence.

Han Xiao used Resta’s infiltration of a DarkStar mothership to offer Goddora its location, negotiating a major reward in exchange for the intelligence. As DarkStar’s fleet prepared to attack Planet Aquamarine and trap Han Xiao there, the story left the assault imminent.

• Resta infiltrated a DarkStar mothership’s intelligent system and began cracking its database, allowing Han Xiao to uncover its location.
• Han Xiao told Nagokin about the intelligence, and Nagokin brought him before Goddora’s supreme leader, Serre V.
• Han Xiao agreed to provide the intelligence on behalf of Dragon Calm in exchange for warships, access to five kinds of Super knowledge, twenty million Enas, and public recognition if the operation succeeded.
• Degulish led Ashes, Terry, and a DarkStar fleet toward Planet Aquamarine, planning to attack after the Goddora escort fleet left and use Ashes to force Han Xiao to fight.

Han Xiao received word that DarkStar’s mothership was approaching Planet Aquamarine, but the invasion began before reinforcements or evacuations could be organized. As Ashes attacked the sanctuary and targeted Hila and Aurora, Han Xiao faced an immediate fight to protect them.

• Galaxy Times reported that Planet Aquamarine had completed its version 2.0 main storyline and praised Han Xiao’s Black Star Mercenary Group as a promising guiding faction.
• At a sanctuary food stall, Han Xiao learned from Resta that DarkStar’s database had been cracked and a mothership with three Calamity Grade officers was near Planet Aquamarine.
• Han Xiao warned Nagokin, Bennett, and the Six Nations, then ordered residents to seek shelter as DarkStar assault ships began attacking the sanctuary and the Six Nations.
• Han Xiao ordered the base’s defenses activated and mercenaries to intercept the assault ships, but Ashes arrived and killed the stall owner and his family with his ability.
• Ashes challenged Han Xiao and targeted Hila and Aurora, causing their bodies to begin turning to ash.

DarkStar attacked Planet Aquamarine, forcing Han Xiao to hold off Ashes while reinforcements were delayed and the Sanctuary and Six Nations came under fire. After leveling up to strengthen his endurance, Han Xiao sent Nagokin to defend the people and prepared to face Ashes alone, then summoned his mechanical legions as the battle escalated.

• Ashes attacked Hila and Aurora, but Han Xiao interrupted him and Aurora healed their lost limbs before the sisters fled.
• DarkStar's assault triggered emergency missions for Han Xiao and the players as ships attacked Planet Aquamarine and its defenses fought back.
• Han Xiao spent his accumulated experience to reach level 136 and put his free attribute points into Endurance before counterattacking Ashes with his machinery.
• Nagokin arrived to help Han Xiao, but Han Xiao sent him to defend the Sanctuary and support the Six Nations while he kept Ashes occupied.
• Nagokin reported that spatial interference was delaying reinforcements, while Ashes secretly awaited two ambushers to join him.
• Han Xiao called on Phillip to release all the legions, and the Blacklight Stealth dropped barracks crates as Han Xiao linked them with Mechanical Force.

Han Xiao deployed his four mechanical legions and suppressed Ashes, but DarkStar’s reinforcements arrived and revealed the fight had been an ambush. As three Calamity Grades charged through the machines toward him, Han Xiao braced to hold them off.

• Han Xiao unleashed his mechanical legions, which overwhelmed Ashes and forced him to expand his black tide to defend himself.
• Hila watched from the Sanctuary while Nagokin fought DarkStar’s first assault wave and Melos led players to aid the Six Nations.
• DarkStar’s main force arrived, and Degulish and Terry joined Ashes to surround Han Xiao.
• Han Xiao realized the three Calamity Grades were trying to keep him occupied, and he chose to hold them there.
• Terry, Degulish, and Ashes charged through the mechanical legions toward Han Xiao, who prepared to fight them.

The Six Nations and Sanctuary fought DarkStar’s invasion while Han Xiao held off Degulish, Terry, and Ashes. Han Xiao’s regeneration stunned his enemies, but Degulish ordered the mothership to fire its main cannon at him.

• The Six Nations’ forces resisted DarkStar’s assault ships until Sanctuary reinforcements arrived to relieve some of the pressure.
• Nagokin fought DarkStar’s ships near Sanctuary while Han Xiao faced three Calamity Grades away from the base.
• Degulish, Terry, and Ashes destroyed much of Han Xiao’s mechanical army and battered him, but Han Xiao restored the wreckage with Scrap Modification and survived their attacks through rapid regeneration.
• Hundreds of thousands of players charged toward Han Xiao’s battlefield, and Ashes prepared to disintegrate them.
• Degulish ordered the fleet’s temporary commander to aim the mothership’s main cannon at Han Xiao.

Han Xiao tried to escape DarkStar’s mothership main cannon while Degulish, Ashes, and Terry kept him pinned down. With the cannon nearly charged, Han Xiao fortified himself with machines and prepared to take the shot.

• Han Xiao fled toward the Blacklight Stealth, but Degulish struck him into the ground and Ashes and Terry helped prevent his escape.
• Han Xiao escaped Degulish’s grapple by slipping out of the Void Dragon Mechanical Suit, but the three Calamity Grades continued to block him.
• Ashes killed hundreds of thousands of charging players with his ability, leaving Han Xiao unable to rely on them for help.
• Resta warned Han Xiao that the mothership’s cannon was locked on and would fire in 8.6 seconds, so Han Xiao built a defensive fortress and surrounded himself with machines.
• Degulish and the other two withdrew after receiving a signal, while Han Xiao activated [Countershock: Thorns] and braced for the incoming shot.

Han Xiao endured the DarkStar mothership’s main cannon head-on, using his regenerative abilities to survive the barrage. The blast left a massive crater, but Han Xiao emerged alive, stunning allies and enemies alike.

• Han Xiao prepared layered defenses and used [Intermediate Cell Proliferation Control] to keep his health from collapsing under the main cannon’s damage.
• Nagokin saw the DarkStar mothership fire its main cannon at Han Xiao while Degulish, Ashes, and Terry retreated from the blast zone.
• The cannon’s sustained beam carved a huge crater and shook the Sanctuary as players, Bennett, Hila, and the surrounding forces watched in shock.
• After the smoke cleared, Han Xiao climbed out of the crater, shed his charred skin, and used Mechanical Force to cover his lower body.
• Han Xiao grinned and said the cannon had loosened him up, leaving Degulish, Ashes, Terry, Nagokin, Hila, and the players horrified that he had survived.

Han Xiao survived DarkStar’s main cannon and used its threat to stall Degulish, Ashes, and Terry until Goddora’s reinforcements arrived. DarkStar retreated, leaving Planet Aquamarine devastated, while an exhausted Han Xiao ordered Bennett to assess the damage.

• Han Xiao replaced his destroyed equipment with spare mechas and challenged Degulish to fire the main cannon again.
• Degulish, Ashes, and Terry attacked Han Xiao while the cannon charged, and Han Xiao kept switching mechas as they were destroyed.
• Han Xiao used Void Travel to reach Terry just before the second shot, forcing DarkStar’s commander to redirect the cannon and narrowly save Terry.
• Goddora’s fleet arrived, and Degulish ordered DarkStar’s forces to retreat after abandoning the attack on Planet Aquamarine.
• Han Xiao surveyed the ruined Sanctuary, told Bennett to assess casualties and treat the wounded, then collapsed from exhaustion as Nagokin recognized how he had held off DarkStar.

After repelling DarkStar’s attack on Planet Aquamarine, Han Xiao received mission rewards and recognition from Goddora, then began planning to rebuild his forces and prepare for the coming decisive battle. He also saw the disaster as an opportunity to guide players toward the wider universe and advance his next plan.

• Han Xiao completed the Planet Aquamarine Crisis and Assassination Target missions, earned a star system Legend, and unlocked a battle dungeon.
• Goddora’s commander arrived, and Nagokin reported that Han Xiao had fought three Calamity-grade enemies and endured DarkStar’s mothership cannon.
• Han Xiao checked on Hila and Aurora, learned that twelve million people might have died, and promised Bennett he would deal with DarkStar.
• Melos and the mercenary officers visited Han Xiao, who sent them to help with relief work before resting and planning to rebuild his mechanical army and reach Calamity Grade.
• Han Xiao browsed the players’ excited forum posts and decided to use the attack’s publicity to draw them toward the wider universe and advance his plan.

After DarkStar’s attack on Planet Aquamarine, Han Xiao arranged for galactic reporters to visit and publicize the Black Star Mercenary Group’s role in driving the attackers away. He tied Planet Aquamarine to Dragon Calm, and sensationalized reports spread Black Star’s name throughout the Shattered Star Ring.

• Galactic reporters arrived at Planet Aquamarine, but the Goddoran fleet initially stopped them from entering.
• Han Xiao asked Nagokin to arrange their entry, and the reporters learned from the Six Nations and Melos that the Black Star Mercenary Group had helped repel DarkStar.
• Melos described Han Xiao facing three Calamity Grade fighters and surviving a mothership main-cannon blast, then Han Xiao gave the reporters an interview.
• Han Xiao revealed that Planet Aquamarine would become a Black Star Mercenary Group branch base and a base for Dragon Calm’s field forces.
• News channels published reports that exaggerated Han Xiao’s role, and the story spread across the Shattered Star Ring, making Black Star’s name widely known.

After Han Xiao’s victory over DarkStar drew attention across the Shattered Star Ring, he used the publicity to rename his faction the Black Star Army and offer players free Advanced Knowledge. The players’ purchases gave him enough experience to prepare for Calamity Grade, and he began leveling up in Base Two.

• Goddora accepted that Planet Aquamarine was tied to Dragon Calm, while Ames approved Han Xiao’s announcement and told Jenny to prepare for her new disciples.
• Ashes, Degulish, and Terry discussed their failed attack, regrouped with DarkStar’s main force, and prepared for a larger operation without knowing Resta was tracking their motherships.
• Han Xiao passed DarkStar’s mothership coordinates to Goddora as it secretly mobilized forces and kept mercenary groups on standby.
• Han Xiao renamed the Black Star Mercenary Group the Black Star Army and told players their arrival had helped the faction grow.
• Han Xiao added two free Advanced Knowledge options to the faction store, and players’ purchases rapidly raised his experience.
• After gaining enough experience to reach level 140, Han Xiao locked himself in Base Two’s training room and began leveling up toward Calamity Grade.

Han Xiao completed his level 140 advancement, evolved into a Chaos Observer (Human Form), and gained new void abilities. His combat energy surpassed 10,000 Ona, bringing him into Grade A as he checked his upgraded stats and powers.

• Han Xiao used a Mission Settlement Card to complete his level 140 advancement mission and began his third racial sublimation.
• Han Xiao chose the Chaos Observer (Human Form) evolutionary path, gaining four racial traits and the ability to transform into a chaos body.
• Han Xiao tested his new observation and void abilities, including the ability to mark people or locations and watch them across space.
• Han Xiao's combat energy passed 10,000 Ona, advancing him to Grade A and granting Mechanical Force Field, Extraordinary Power, and other grade bonuses.
• Han Xiao spent his remaining experience on Mechanical Force Field and levels, then confirmed his Grade A status at level 142.

After reaching Calamity Grade, Han Xiao tested his new Chaos Body ability with Aroshia and began preparing to upgrade his equipment. Nagokin then told him Goddora was about to launch its all-out campaign against DarkStar, and Han Xiao gathered the Black Star Army to join the war.

• Han Xiao revealed his Calamity Grade breakthrough to Aroshia and tested how she could absorb and transfer energy with his Chaos Body.
• Han Xiao’s officers learned of his advancement, and he secluded himself to plan a stronger mechanical suit using rare materials.
• Nagokin informed Han Xiao that Goddora had deployed its fleet and named the coming operation [Hodlias].
• Nagokin offered Han Xiao a wartime fee to join Goddora’s attack on DarkStar, and Han Xiao accepted.
• Han Xiao ordered Melos to gather all the mercenaries, including the newly arrived Inhumans, and prepare to set out.

Han Xiao led the Black Star Army and hundreds of thousands of players off Planet Aquamarine to join a Goddoran war commission. At the mercenary fleet’s rendezvous, he met familiar commanders, but one stranger challenged whether his small group belonged there.

• Han Xiao announced that the Black Star Army was leaving Planet Aquamarine and invited players who passed the assessment to join the faction.
• Han Xiao issued the players the faction mission Black Star Army · First Battle, then led the first batch of players and his officers aboard the fleet.
• Han Xiao’s fleet traveled to the rendezvous point, where Gurega welcomed him and invited him to a commanders’ meeting aboard the Sky Ring.
• Han Xiao joined the gathering of prominent mercenary commanders, while Hila and Aurora observed the powerful forces around them.
• A short, unfamiliar commander questioned why Han Xiao had come with such a small mercenary group, unaware of its recent expansion.

Han Xiao revealed that the Black Star Army had hundreds of thousands of Immortal mercenaries, winning the respect of the other commanders and securing a close-combat role in the coming war against DarkStar. As the combined fleet approached the fight, DarkStar planned a surprise raid on Rainbow Light Prison, unaware that Han Xiao had exposed its forces and that a counterattack was gathering.

• Justin questioned how many troops Han Xiao could commit, and Han Xiao showed the commanders that the Black Star Army had hundreds of thousands of Grade C mercenaries, all of them Immortals.
• Justin apologized to Han Xiao, and the commanders accepted Black Star's strength; Youyu offered Han Xiao jerky made from lizardmen.
• At Gurega's prewar meeting, Han Xiao volunteered Black Star for close combat, and the commanders assigned the armies their roles.
• Han Xiao returned to his fleet and considered how defeating DarkStar could strengthen the players' attachment to the Black Star Army.
• Han Xiao read Resta's report that DarkStar's largest force had gathered six motherships, while DarkStar's leaders planned to attack Rainbow Light Prison and Ashes felt uneasy.