Chapter 166 Campaign: The Dragon Emperor's Might

Upon entering the instance creation interface, a new option appeared below [Six Nations and the Germination].

[Campaign: The Dragon Emperor's Might].

Han Xiao curiously tried it and discovered that this instance was different in type. It wasn't generated by the main storyline. [Six Nations and the Germination] was a series, capable of extracting fragments to generate multiple instance crystals, while the new instance was fixed, only generating the scene of DarkStar's pursuit until Ames descended, spanning three days. It was a fixed instance of a single campaign.

"Major events will generate a series of instances. The conditions for campaign instances should be more variable. Since the name is related to Ames, perhaps her legendary status has increased the influence of the event."

Han Xiao secretly speculated.

The Germination event was from Version 1.0, forming a maximum level 60 instance, while the Dragon Emperor's Might instance's adaptable level started at least from Version 2.0. Han Xiao didn't enter the instance, so he couldn't check the specific details of the instance. However, judging by intuition, he knew that the new instance would definitely be a crazy journey of suffering for the current level sixty players.

Simply put, players hadn't reached the minimum standard to challenge the new instance, lagging behind by at least one version.

"Although there are no substantial benefits for the time being, it can arouse players' novelty. This is the first instance exceeding the version's upper limit. Let ace reporter Rou Bao process and package it, and it should be able to create another wave of hype. Hmm… and as the NPC that issues higher-level instances, my *bige* (prestige) can also be sublimated." Han Xiao blinked. *Bige* was like money; no one would think they had too little.

After dozens of guild leaders left their cooperation intentions with Han Xiao, they went to the side to command their companions to clean up the battlefield.

The planet's surface was scarred and ruined. The mercenaries were recovering the mothership's fragments and parts, a lively scene. Han Xiao had some free time and led the Black Star members to the side.

The high-level players were very resilient and didn't need him to worry. The Volga brothers' wounds had been simply bandaged. Feng Yue had the sub-class of apothecary, so she was considered half a doctor. At this time, she was holding tools to help Melos treat his wounds.

Melos sat on a rock, his left arm empty, the severed end with a charcoal-like texture, gritting his teeth and enduring the pain, sweat beading on his forehead.

Han Xiao looked at the wound and frowned. "The bones and flesh are necrotic. Meeting Ashes is considered bad luck."

"I knew this day would come, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly…"

Melos forced a bitter smile. Sunilians often had disabilities, and he had long been aware of it, but when it actually happened, it was still difficult to control the loss and sadness in his heart.

Han Xiao comforted, "Old Melos, you don't need to be too pessimistic. Many advanced civilizations have limb regeneration technology, such as incubation pods, nano-repair instruments, etc., or superhumans with healing abilities. Oh, speaking of which, I know a pair of sisters who can save even the dead, let alone the disabled."

"So amazing?!" Melos was surprised. He thought he would lose his little left forever. Hearing that there was a chance to recover, he immediately perked up.

"They're from my hometown. You also know that I left my mother star to resolve future disasters. Before I find a solution, it's not good for me to go back, and that pair of sisters isn't powerful enough yet. Bear with it, and I'll make a mechanical prosthetic for you to get by for now."

After appeasing Melos, he turned to look at Aroshia, who was still in the form of a light being.

"How are you feeling now?"

Han Xiao asked curiously.

"The vision has changed, the perception has changed, and the sense of control over the body has also changed. It seems to be able to extend continuously, without the limitations of form."

As she spoke, Aroshia changed several shapes, using energy vibrations to make sounds, quickly adapting to the new changes.

"Generally speaking, changes in form will also change the mind. Do you have any special thoughts?"

"No."

Han Xiao scratched his head, suddenly remembering that Aroshia had no desires or curiosity when she was still in physical form. Her thought process was very calm, originally resembling the characteristics of an energy lifeform. He didn't expect her to really become an energy body.

He had several guesses and asked, "Can you change back?"

Aroshia slowly tried. The ball of light kept changing shape for a while. Suddenly, she seemed to have found a way. The free light particles quickly contracted and condensed, restoring her human form. Then, the light slowly dissipated, turning back into her original appearance.

Her long hair fluttered, and the expression on her almost perfect face revealed a trace of curiosity about her new abilities.

The onlookers were amazed.

"Ultraman?!" Tai Erzi was dumbfounded.

"Are you Da Gu?!" Rou Bao was shocked.

Aroshia tried various operations. She could turn individual parts into energy bodies, or she could turn her whole body into energy. In the energy state, the form was unrestricted, but when she restored her physical body, she could only turn back into her original appearance. The physical body was injured, and after being energized and reorganized, the wounds would disappear, but it would consume some energy. As long as there was enough energy, multiple injuries could be recovered.

Han Xiao held Aroshia's wrist and sensed it. "The vitality factors are active. Your superpower gene has been activated. You are a superpower user. Energizing is the ability you awakened."

Among his various guesses, the possibility of Aroshia awakening as a superpower user was the highest. Now it seemed that the conclusion was the same. This ability was her superpower—[Energizing].

This superpower belonged to the transformation category and could also be regarded as element manipulation, such as some fire and lightning superpowers, which could allow oneself to become a fire person or a lightning person. However, even in the elemental state, these transformers would not have their damage eliminated, while Aroshia's transformation was more like a reorganization of the material structure and life nature. Turning into an energy body had no fatal parts, and she would not die as long as the energy was not exhausted.

Another difference was that Aroshia's transformation was different from a single element. Although the appearance was light energy, it automatically turned into matching electrical energy when inputting the spheroidal energy core, meaning that her energy form could be changed. Having seen much, Han Xiao quickly recognized Aroshia's potential.

This was a large walking battery, a universal energy source!

Being able to change the nature of energy meant that there was a chance to become a higher-level energy, such as particle energy, psionic energy, and so on. As for the manipulation intensity, release range, energy limit, and many other issues, these attributes needed to be improved through training and developing superpowers. Once Aroshia awakened, she started close to C-level. The superpower potential was amazing, which was also due to the energy contained in her own bloodline, only a small part of which was stimulated.

"You are already a superpower user. Although Melos and I are not superpower users, we can also guide you in using vitality. With your potential, your strength should improve quickly," Han Xiao said. Guiding Aroshia to become stronger was not only a requirement of the associated mission but also allowed the mercenary group to have an additional combat force.

At this time, Goya and Perth walked over with the team. Faserleni was wrapped in medical bandages all over his body, like a rice dumpling, and his armpits were still夹着 two crutches, supported by his subordinates as he limped over.

"If you hadn't called the Dragon Emperor and the support troops had been held back, none of us would have been spared. You saved us all. Please accept our gratitude."

Goya's tone was solemn, and hundreds of mercenaries were grateful.

When the joint fleet was held back, she had been desperate. The Dragon Emperor was born out of nowhere and turned the tide. The reinforcements called by Han Xiao were the key people.

"I'm sorry, I didn't take your advice at the time and was captured by DarkStar. I was tortured for a long time, asking if I had seen a bead. It was simply inexplicable. If we hadn't been rescued, we would have been silenced."

Faserleni looked ashamed, wanting to drop the supporting crutches and ignore the dozens of fractures all over his body, to grab Han Xiao's hand to express his gratitude, but Han Xiao held him down.

Han Xiao looked him up and down and praised, "DarkStar tortured you so badly, but you can still persevere. Not bad."

"Are you talking about these injuries?" Faserleni looked down at the bandages all over his body and said, "You misunderstood. These were from falling when the mothership crashed."

"…"

Han Xiao's eyes twitched, speechless.

"By the way, speaking of this…" Goya interjected, pointing to the sky, "The Holy Stone's fleet sent a false rescue message, which led to your capture. What are you going to do?"

"You reminded me. I was almost killed by them!" Faserleni's anger surged, and he turned to instruct his subordinates, shouting, "Contact them!"

A mercenary took out a communicator and tried to contact the Holy Stone's fleet. The other party quickly confirmed the call, and Siwardi's face appeared on the screen.

Siwardi expected that the decision at the time would lead to accusations, but he didn't think the decision was wrong. He could only say that things went against his wishes. He had made the wrong bet, so he had to deal with the consequences.

After receiving the mercenary's call, he asked the operator to transfer it as soon as possible, preparing to explain it himself, pretending to be sincere. He tidied up his clothes and introduced himself, "Hello, mercenary, I am Siwardi, the commander of the Third Fleet of the Holy Stone Defense Force…"

Before he could finish his introduction, Faserleni cursed at the communicator, using his native language, which became easy to understand after the translator's conversion…

"You idiot!!"

Han Xiao's spirit was lifted.

Hoh, the NPC's cursing won't be silenced, excellent! Thumbs up!