Chapter 163 Not of This Era?

"Not of this era?"

Amers tilted her head, her expression strange, "Then how did you know?"

Han Xiao paused, didn't answer the question, changed the subject, and said in a low voice:

"This is a secret organization specializing in the research and development of Esper Technology, and also a mysterious arms dealer. Their products occasionally appear on the black market. Now they are targeting the Chaos Secret Energy…"

Many information was inconvenient to reveal to Amers, Han Xiao didn't tell her too much, just marveled secretly in his heart.

The first time this organization publicly appeared was during the World Tree War. As a member of the explored universe, they participated in the war, resisted the invasion of the World Tree civilization, and applied these Esper Technologies to the war.

And now it is only Version 4.0, the Shattered Star Ring, which is separated from the World Tree War of the late game of his previous life by several versions. In Han Xiao's memory, these people shouldn't appear in this era, so he was surprised.

The name of this organization is "Covenant". Even in the late game of his previous life, it was still extremely mysterious. It is only known that most of the organization's members are descendants of different Beyond Grade A remnants.

In addition to these Esper Technologies, a large number of historical Beyond Grade As also participated in the World Tree War with the Covenant organization. They were all well-known powerhouses who had been confirmed dead, as if they had been resurrected and returned to this universe, most of whom were famous Firstborns.

Such a powerful reinforcement force with both black technology and high-level combat power injected vitality into the devastated war situation at that time, and caused great damage to the World Tree's high-level combat power.

The resurrection of these historical Beyond Grade As was very inspiring, but the reason for the resurrection was a mystery to the players. Advanced civilizations blocked the news, and players had no way to find out the relevant inside information. Han Xiao in his previous life naturally had no way of knowing the truth.

However, although the Covenant organization first appeared in the World Tree War, it was not the case with the Firstborns. As early as the Super Power Disaster version, another group of Firstborns had awakened, becoming one of the triggers for the Super Power Disaster.

At that time, the explanation given by this group of Firstborns to the outside world was that they pretended to be killed in battle during the Exploration Era and entered specially made advanced life-support pods to hibernate, trying to avoid the tragic Exploration Era war. They were unwilling to die in vain and hoped to wake up in the future. With this great power, they would compete for the universe in the new era.

But it seemed that something went wrong. The place where they were sleeping encountered the flames of war, and the life-support pods drifted in the universe, landing on a barren planet. At the same time, the life-support pods malfunctioned and could not wake up at the set time. They could only linger in sleep, and so countless years passed. Although the special life-support pods could slow down the decay of the body and soul, they were still gradually heading towards silence.

Coincidentally, when they were dying, a scientific expedition team dug them out and reactivated the life-support pods. Only then did they wake up from their slumber and spend a long time recovering to their peak state.

At that time, the outside world only knew that the resurrection of this group of Firstborns was a fact. As for this statement, although there were loopholes, such as how could a Beyond Grade A be restricted by a small life-support pod, the truth could not be verified, and the public could only believe it, thinking that this was the truth.

So, to sum up, in the previous version, the Firstborns appeared twice, once in the Super Power Disaster and once in the World Tree War, and the two groups were different.

The group of Firstborns that appeared in the Super Power Disaster version didn't seem to be with the Covenant organization. But whether it really mattered or not, players in the previous life had no way of knowing, so Han Xiao didn't know the connection between the two.

If there was a relationship, then the group of Firstborns who awakened during the Super Power Disaster were probably lying. They didn't necessarily return through hibernation in life-support pods.

"Covenant organization…"

Han Xiao muttered to himself, guessing the other party's intentions.

This organization already exists now. Obviously, the well water does not interfere with the river water, but the other party suddenly attacked him, which means that the Chaos Secret Energy is extremely important to the Covenant organization, even at the cost of offending a great figure standing at the pinnacle of the universe… According to the Covenant organization's nature, are they going to develop some shady new technology based on the Chaos Secret Energy?

Then the Covenant organization in his previous life should have similar actions… Han Xiao's eyes flashed.

If that's the case, the Covenant organization in his previous life might have secretly cooperated with the Otherworld Deities. They divided the other Primal Chaos Entities and exchanged them for resources from the Otherworld Deities, so as to obtain the Chaos Secret Energy, cut its chicken into two halves again, and shared half with the Otherworld Deities.

In this way, some of the extremely dangerous abilities of the Otherworld Deities in the mid and late stages may have been provided by the Covenant organization…

He wouldn't have cared if he didn't know, but now that Han Xiao discovered that the Covenant organization already existed in this era, he couldn't help but develop a strong interest.

"The Covenant organization shoots and runs, thinking it won't be exposed, but they don't know that I already know their origins."

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows, and his mood became beautiful again.

Compared to this discovery of the century, even a small loss in their hands is nothing.

At this time, Amers asked curiously, "Your Empire's Klotti was swept away by the spatial turbulence, will he be alright?"

"Don't worry, he's just lost. With his ability and the universe treasures in his hand, it won't take long for him to get out of trouble."

Han Xiao wasn't worried about Dark Emperor at all. No matter where he fell, Klotti was the more dangerous top predator in the food chain to that sub-dimension lifeform.

However, spatial turbulence cannot be tracked. He couldn't fish Klotti out, and the Covenant organization's fleet used Dimensional Exile Bullets to send itself into the spatial turbulence to prevent being pursued.

Because the virtual intrusion was interrupted by the memory-formatting virus, Han Xiao didn't leave lurking data in the other party's spaceship. It was like thrusting in hard without any precautions, only to find that there was a needle hidden inside, and he was stabbed hard. Next time, he will be prepared and deliberately wear a thick layer of data cover as a buffer to clear the virus before it spreads in the reverse direction, and this kind of trap will be difficult to take effect on him.

At this time, Han Xiao looked at the Chaos Secret Energy's containment device and found that this guy was very manic, slamming against the inner wall of the container like crazy, screaming non-stop:

"Ahhh—it hurts so much!"

Seeing this, Han Xiao couldn't help but mourn.

In his previous life, its body was torn apart. It thought that this time it had dealt with the Otherworld Deities and the Chaos Secret Energy would not repeat the same mistake, but it didn't expect that its ding-ding would still be taken away. It was destined to have this misfortune.

Moreover, its treatment might be even worse. In his previous life, the Otherworld Deities at least used its ability and never abused it, but the Covenant organization would definitely conduct research, which meant that the Chaos Secret Energy would feel all kinds of "torture" from that part of its body…

Han Xiao was even more sympathetic and asked:

"Speaking of which, how did you feel just now? Couldn't control your body?"

"That's right, they don't know what method they used to stimulate my core, causing me to lose control of my body, and then they dragged me over with an irresistible force field."

Han Xiao's eyes rolled, "Then can you still sense the location of that part of your body?"

"I can…" Before the Chaos Secret Energy could finish speaking, it suddenly seemed to be stimulated, and its whole body suddenly shrank, horrified: "Ah! The induction is blocked!"

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows, but he was not surprised.

They are experts in studying Primal Chaos Entities. It is impossible for them to leave such obvious clues for others to pursue.

However, doesn't this mean that the part of the Chaos Secret Energy's body has been cut off and has completely become a castrated talk, leaving only phantom pain?

"Hahahaha—" Holy Light Particle laughed and rolled around, "Retribution, you have this day too!"

The Chaos Secret Energy, like a newly neutered cat, rummaged through its empty and incomplete parts, grief-stricken: "Black Star! Black Star! You must help me get my body back!"

Han Xiao's mouth twitched.

How did it feel like Evans' role had been taken by me…

But I don't want to participate in the ding-ding battle!

Just then, the panel popped up with a prompt as usual.

[You have triggered the mission [Chaos Secret Energy's Request for Help]!]

[Mission Introduction: A mysterious organization has taken part of the Chaos Secret Energy's core energy from you. The Chaos Secret Energy hopes you can help it get it back]

[Mission Requirements: Recover the missing core energy part of the Chaos Secret Energy]

[Reward: 150 billion experience, random reward x1, Chaos Secret Energy Favorability +60, Holy Light Particle Favorability +1, Expertise - [Primal Chaos Entity Affinity]]

[[Primal Chaos Entity Affinity]: Primal Chaos Entities are more likely to accept you]

[Note: This mission may have unknown effects, please choose carefully]

"As expected, there is a mission…" Han Xiao glanced at it and began to calculate in his heart.

The reward for this mission is relatively ordinary. He doesn't pay much attention to it, but dealing with the Covenant organization seems to be an opportunity to complete the [Primal Chaos Entity Collector].

If he were to rely on luck to find unowned Primal Chaos Entities, he wouldn't know when he would be able to collect all four spots. But now that he has encountered the Covenant organization that specializes in researching Esper Technology, they must have a lot of inventory in their hands. If he can snatch it over, this milestone mission can be easily completed.

Han Xiao made up his mind and replied:

"Alright, I promise you, but the other party is elusive and not so easy to find."

"As long as you are willing to help me, that's fine." The Chaos Secret Energy was overjoyed.

Black Star is not its host, but just uses it as a tool. It has no capital to ask the other party for help. Even if it loses a part of its body, it can still function, so it was really afraid that Han Xiao would not agree just now.

Han Xiao comforted it a few words, then took out a spare Secret Energy Emissary carrier, stuffed the Chaos Secret Energy back in, not giving it time to recover from its psychological trauma, and continued to exploit it, making it work.

At this time, Amers looked at the raging spatial turbulence around her and frowned, "The spatial turbulence released by those people has caused serious damage to the Silent Death Zone. If we don't take care of it, this sub-dimension may disappear before Hela comes next time."

Hearing this, Han Xiao also looked around. The already dilapidated space wall of the Silent Death Zone now looked like it had been eaten by insects, with more and more small gaps appearing.

This dimension is related to Hela, and the two of them couldn't let it go. Han Xiao had no choice but to summon a large section of space-related devices to manage the environment.

The thickness of the space wall depends on the core origin energy of the sub-dimension. Only when the origin energy is sufficient will the space wall self-repair and the dimension area will continue to expand. At this time, Han Xiao can only try to export the spatial turbulence released by the Dimensional Exile Bullet from the Silent Death Zone to reduce pollution.

This was a difficult project. The two of them stayed in the Silent Death Zone for a long time before they discharged the spatial turbulence inside the dimension.

And just at this time, the two of them sensed something moving, and found that the resurrection coin worn on their bodies suddenly soared in temperature.

At the same time, a golden-orange glow suddenly appeared on a distant, broken black floating island.

Han Xiao immediately turned his head and looked over, slightly stunned.

A golden-orange phantom emerged from the black wasteland, looking like a spirit, and the appearance of this phantom was a human female creature, with a gentle and beautiful appearance, wearing gorgeous clothes, looking extremely young, but her eyes were very deep and vicissitudes, revealing a grandmotherly and kind temperament, silently looking at the two of them.

Seeing this, the two of them were slightly shocked in their hearts.

When they first came, they had explored the entire sub-dimension, and they had not sensed any existence at all, but at this time, a strange phantom appeared out of thin air. They didn't know what it was, but it had avoided their senses.

After the Covenant organization's attack just now, Han Xiao's vigilance had not yet subsided, and he secretly prepared for battle.

Just then, the resurrection coins on the two of them showed signs of floating. This phantom pointed to the two resurrection coins and released a mental wave:

"Can you tell me, what is your relationship with the creator of these two coins?"

…

In the spatial turbulence, the Covenant organization's fleet with shields activated was floating up and down.

In the command room, Luo was holding the containment device, observing the stolen Chaos Secret Energy fragment, not very satisfied, and sighed.

"Alas, Black Star's recovery power is too strong. The products that the organization has equipped us with have limited effect on him. There is not enough time, so we can only get a small part of the Chaos Secret Energy."

"Be content, at least it has reached the minimum requirements and supplemented the synthetic materials, so we can hand it in. If we are greedy and don't escape decisively, our spaceship might be invaded and controlled by the Black Star who has recovered," Fei said in a low voice.

Although this operation achieved the minimum goal, the two of them knew the danger of this trip and were still extremely afraid of Han Xiao, almost wiping out the entire army.

"This sneak attack was successful, but it also made him wary. If we meet him again next time, we won't be able to achieve today's results. Moreover, he should report to the Empire about the technology we have, which will bring some risks to the organization," Luo said worriedly.

Fei was more optimistic: "Fortunately, the mission has been completed. Even if Black Star is wary, it doesn't matter. Anyway, we will never have to deal with him again, so there will be no next time."

"That's true."

After talking for a few sentences, Luo put away the containment device and suddenly remembered something, and said:

"By the way, I remember that the Chaos Secret Energy's data shows that it and the Holy Light Particle are archenemies, and their energies have conflicting reactions. Perhaps we can use this characteristic to develop a special sensing and detection device to find the Holy Light Particle."

Hearing this, Fei agreed:

"Yes, you're right. The Holy Light Particle has disappeared for many years and we don't know where it's hiding. There have been no clues. It is also an important synthetic material. The organization should value your proposal and treat the Holy Light Particle as the next target."