Chapter 125 Black Star's Response

After forming the alliance, Longtan changed its drifting route and headed towards the Black Star Army's headquarters, planning to follow Han Xiao for this period.

Now that they had chosen to fight side by side, they naturally had to bring their weapons with them. Longtan had two more sub-islands, which would definitely hurt more when used to smash people.

Han Xiao asked Reynold to notify the Army Logistics Department's workaholics to quickly modify some spare vacant satellite bases, preparing to lend them to Ames as weapons. After all, they couldn't always use the main camp as a weapon.

After using the Evolution Cube, everyone rested for a day. The next day, Han Xiao and Ames gathered with their respective cadres.

This time, it was to respond to Heber's challenge.

Before publicly responding to the outside world, Han Xiao decided to contact Heber privately.

After fighting in a secret war for so long, the two had never communicated with each other. The last time they met was more than a decade ago at Heber's gathering, when he was just Ames' follower, and Heber had even tried to invite him to join the War Realm.

Han Xiao did not have Heber's private communication number, but Ames had it saved in her address book. This time, he borrowed Ames' communicator to talk to Heber. Ames had no objection.

Glancing at the cadres around him who were looking at him expectantly, Han Xiao opened Ames' communicator and pulled Heber's number out of the long-term blacklist—because of Heber's frequent courtship behavior, Ames had always blocked Heber's communications.

Han Xiao sent a call request to Heber.

Beep beep...

After a few seconds, the communication was connected. Heber's figure appeared as a miniature three-dimensional projection above the communicator.

"Ames? Are you ready to agree to me... Hmm? Black Star?!"

Heber frowned. On his side, it showed that the call was from Ames. He thought that Ames, who had always blacklisted him, had finally figured it out and agreed to become his mate. He did not expect it to be Black Star calling.

"Ames has allied with you?" Heber quickly reacted.

Han Xiao nodded.

Heber narrowed his eyes, his face unreadable.

Starting a few years ago, many forces had been secretly spreading rumors about the Black Star Army and Longtan splitting up. After Han Xiao became a Super-A Grade, Heber knew that the separation was almost inevitable. The best result would be for Black Star and Dragon Emperor to become enemies, and the result he least wanted to see was the two forming an alliance.

"It seems that those forces' little tricks have failed to shake your friendship." Heber said lightly, his tone calm.

"You don't seem to be worried at all." Han Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"It makes no difference to me." Heber slowly said, "Tell Ames that I'm giving her one last chance. If she's willing to stay out of it, I can ignore her. Otherwise, I won't be soft."

"Don't flatter yourself, no one asked you to be soft." Ames, who was standing next to him, said coldly.

Heber ignored her and continued to stare at Han Xiao, shaking his head. "Black Star, I gave you a chance a long time ago, but you didn't cherish it. You rejected my invitation and chose to stand on the opposite side of me. If you're contacting me now to beg for mercy, it's too late. We're enemies now, there's nothing to talk about."

"I'm looking for you this time just to respond to your challenge. Let's set a time and place, and no one can run away." Han Xiao said in a deep voice.

By observing the markings, Han Xiao spied on Heber's private contact with Sisko. Sisko applied to join forces with Heber, but Heber refused. He wanted to deal with Black Star alone, but he did not stop Sisko from watching, so it became that Heber and Star Pupil each made their own challenge. This was the reason why the two challenged separately.

Han Xiao also learned the other party's thoughts from Heber's reasons. Heber was not only settling accounts but also wanted to use the newly promoted Super-A Grade to establish his authority. He wished there were as many people watching as possible, so for the sake of sensation, Heber would publicly announce a time and place to facilitate various forces to send people to watch.

"Alright." Heber said decisively, "The time will be in twenty days, and the location will be outside the West Wind Star System, in the desolate universe belt between the Saul Star Cluster and the Colton Star Cluster. I will announce the specific coordinates to the outside world."

Choosing this semi-neutral zone would not only facilitate the War Realm to deploy troops but also prevent the conflict between Klent and the Purple Crystal from escalating into a direct confrontation between civilizations. It would still be a proxy war for armed organizations.

Heber left twenty days to let the news ferment in the star field, attracting more people to witness the battle between him and Black Star. However, he would not drag it out any longer. Heber did not want to give Han Xiao too much time to prepare, nor did he want the heat of this storm to decrease. It was best to establish his authority when Black Star's influence was at its peak.

If Black Star wanted to delay and break the appointment, Heber would still be in a win-win situation. He could say that Black Star was a coward, afraid of himself, and dared not to keep the appointment. He would still have the effect of establishing his authority, and he would also have a reason to directly find the Black Star Army's headquarters.

"Alright, don't run away after school then." Han Xiao did not hesitate much.

After saying that, he hung up the communication before Heber could answer.

"This guy is as domineering as ever, so annoying." Ames' eyes narrowed slightly, and her force field moved in her palm. Every time she saw Heber's tough face, she wanted to smash Longtan on his head.

"In any case, the time and place have been set, the rest is to keep the appointment." Han Xiao turned his head to look at the cadres, "Did you all hear that? Announce it to the outside world in the name of the Army."

"Understood." Sylvia nodded. She participated in the meeting through remote communication projection. As the Chief of Staff, it was her job to make a public response.

"There are still twenty days..."

Han Xiao's eyes flashed. It seemed that this was his last preparation time.

...

The sensation caused by the challenge between Heber and Star Pupil in the Shattered Star Ring had been expanding. However, Black Star had not responded, and countless people's appetites had been whetted, anxiously watching the progress of the situation.

Due to the challenge, many Supers who originally planned to join the Black Star Army held back their restless hearts and waited and watched. Therefore, not many people applied to join the Black Star Army for the time being... However, Han Xiao had already known this situation and did not widely recruit people in the entire star field for the time being.

Seven days after the challenge was issued, the Black Star Army finally made an official response.

Black Star accepted the challenge!

Not only that, the Black Star Army also announced shocking news.

—Starting today, the Black Star Army will secede from Longtan and declare independence!

Because many forces had deliberately spread rumors for many years, many people thought that the Black Star Army would break off relations with Longtan after it became independent.

However, the truth shocked countless people. Dragon Emperor Ames actually formed an alliance with Black Star and would face Heber and Star Pupil together!

The development of the situation exceeded the expectations of countless people. Originally, Black Star was fighting alone, facing the challenge of Heber and Star Pupil alone. Countless people sweated for this newly promoted Super-A Grade. However, the intervention of Dragon Emperor made the situation instantly become evenly matched.

A full four Super-A Grades were involved!

This was like a catalyst, and the enthusiasm of the entire star field was ignited!

Whether they were members of various forces or the most ordinary interstellar citizens, everyone in the Shattered Star Ring knew one thing:

—In twenty days, there would be a grand show in this star field!

...

"Black Star has officially accepted the challenge and brought Dragon Emperor along..."

In the Secret Palace of Magic, Austin watched the news on the communicator, his eyes flashing slightly.

The current situation was two against two, and there were five Super-A Grades in the Shattered Star Sea.

This meant that his existence could affect the direction of the entire situation, and others must know this as well.

"It seems that someone will come to me soon." Austin shook his head.

Beep beep...

As soon as the thought arose, the communicator rang. It was Sisko's number.

Austin smiled helplessly and answered the communication. After chatting for a while, he hung up. Then, another communication came, and it was actually a call from Han Xiao.

"It's been a while, Black Star. You really didn't disappoint me." Austin greeted him, his tone quite emotional.

"Actually, I have to thank you." Han Xiao smiled.

"Thank me for what?"

"If you hadn't told me about the Evolution Cube, I might not have been able to get my hands on it."

"Oh, I see." Austin chuckled and thought for a while before saying frankly, "I know what you want from me. Actually, Sisko has already contacted me before you."

Han Xiao's eyes flashed. He didn't waste any time and went straight to the point, "Since you know what we mean, what do you plan to do?"

Both sides wanted to win Austin over to their side, and he was no exception.

Austin narrowed his eyes. "Although I have some friendship with Sisko, I have asked him many times for the right to use the Evolution Cube, but he has never agreed. Now that he has lost the Evolution Cube, this bargaining chip is in your hands. Are you going to use it to exchange for my help?"

"That's right." Han Xiao nodded. Austin was obviously a sensible person, so he didn't need to waste any more words explaining the situation.

Unexpectedly, Austin shook his head. "I'm happy to pay for the qualification to use the Evolution Cube, but not for this matter. I don't plan to agree to you."

Han Xiao's heart sank.

However, Austin then explained, "Don't worry, I don't plan to help Sisko either."

"You still want to remain neutral?" Han Xiao was a little surprised.

Austin laughed. "The Shattered Star Ring has been silent for many years, and you guys have finally stirred it up. How can I let this good show end prematurely because of my intervention? Hahaha..."

This old fogey is simply afraid that the world won't be in chaos... Han Xiao gritted his teeth.

Austin's interest was in being a spectator. He felt that with Black Star's character, he would have plenty of opportunities to exchange for the qualification to use the Evolution Cube in the future. Therefore, this time, Austin did not plan to join any side to break this balance.

For a Super-A Grade like him who was used to remaining neutral, he could give up some benefits in order to satisfy his interest in watching the show from the sidelines—when one reached the Super-A Grade, they had the capital to squander and did not need to restrain their personality at all.

Besides, both sides were Super-A Grades. Helping either side would anger the other side. Austin was not stupid. Remaining neutral was the only way to remain detached.

Austin's attitude was firm, and it was basically impossible to persuade him. Han Xiao was helpless. After chatting for a few words, he hung up the communication.

Although he did not succeed in making a deal, Han Xiao was not disappointed. Austin was not in his consideration in the first place. If he succeeded, it would be a surprise, but if he didn't succeed, it was within expectations. At least Sisko also failed to make a deal.

The situation was clear. The Super-A Grade confrontation would not change, so he could only find a way from other forces.

...

Klent Empire's mother planet, the Red Empire's diplomatic mission to Klent.

"Hehe, Klent wants to ask us for help to deal with Black Star?"

In the office of the diplomatic mission, Imperial Envoy Su Yi looked at the Klent envoy in front of him and couldn't help but reveal a strange smile.

"Yes, Black Star stood on the Purple Crystal's side in the secret war and killed dozens or hundreds of our Calamity Grades. This is a blow to our alliance's high-level combat power. Now that Black Star has advanced to the Super-A Grade, he will become a bigger obstacle for us. Our strength is limited, and we hope that the Red Empire can provide some assistance." The Klent envoy was respectful.

Su Yi tapped the table with his finger, silently staring at the other party without speaking.

He was the imperial envoy appointed by the empire to Klent and had been here for many years. He was the Red Empire's envoy that Han Xiao had met at Heber's gathering.

The Red Empire's race had a long lifespan. More than ten years was not long for them.

When Klent publicly defected to the Red Empire more than ten years ago, Su Yi went from secret to open and established a diplomatic mission on Klent's mother planet, representing the Red Empire to negotiate with Klent's ruling class.

At the same time, he had the power to mobilize a part of the Red Empire's army stationed in the Shattered Star Ring.

The three Universal Civilizations had their own secret military factories and fleets in each star field. They were inconspicuous and almost never appeared. The scale of the army in each star field was enough to fight two or three star cluster-level civilizations at the same time.

Being able to command the secret armed forces that the empire operated in the star field proved that Su Yi had a very high status in the Shattered Star Ring and was a high-ranking imperial envoy.

Su Yi thought for a while and said, "I will consider Klent's request. Please go back for now."

Upon hearing this, the Klent envoy had no choice but to bow and leave, gently closing the door for Su Yi.

"Black Star..." Su Yi muttered to himself.

Su Yi naturally knew about this newly promoted Super-A Grade who had been making a lot of noise in the Shattered Star Ring recently. In fact, during the ten years of the secret war, Black Star had already been recorded in the empire's database due to his amazing achievements.

Now, Klent did not want the Purple Crystal to have a Super-A Grade ally. With their ally Heber already issuing a challenge, they secretly sent someone to request help from the Red Empire, wanting to completely eliminate Han Xiao.

As an imperial envoy, Su Yi naturally had a high vision, but he was not arrogant. Even though the Red Empire had many Super-A Grades as pillars of the country, he would not underestimate other Super-A Grades because of this. It was because he understood that every Super-A Grade was not easy to provoke.

Su Yi did not want to help Klent deal with a Super-A Grade from this star field. He was very interested in Black Star.

"He completed the path to Super-A Grade in twenty years. No one in history has ever done that. He still has a very long lifespan, and his future potential is unpredictable..." Su Yi's eyes flickered.

Moreover, such a person had snatched the Evolution Cube that the Arcane Church had hidden...

Perhaps he could make contact appropriately.

As for Klent's thoughts... Hah, why should an imperial envoy explain his actions to a star cluster-level civilization?

At this moment, the internal communicator rang, and the face of a subordinate appeared.

"Your Excellency Su Yi, a special person wants to find you. Should I transfer the call?"

"Who is the other party?"

"Black Star."

He actually took the initiative to look for him?

A flash of light appeared in Su Yi's eyes. He pondered for two seconds and nodded.

"Transfer it."