Chapter 231 Aim

This trip to the Central Starfield was mainly to meet with high-ranking officials of the empire, enter the circle of the empire's allies, and officially step from the Shattered Star Ring onto the stage of the Central Starfield, making a debut in the center of the universe.

In addition, Han Xiao had two important goals.

The first was to try to obtain Ultimate Knowledge from the empire during this trip.

The empire had generously given him all the cutting-edge knowledge of the Mechanic class, but Ultimate Knowledge was of even greater value. Even Super-A Grade allies needed to make certain contributions to obtain it. The empire was generous to give all the cutting-edge knowledge at once, which was magnanimous, but keeping the Ultimate Knowledge was a rule.

The status of Super-A Grade allies in galactic civilizations was similar to that of enshrined retainers. Resources were not given for nothing. Han Xiao estimated that he would be able to apply for Ultimate Knowledge after exploring the Flickering World. He wanted to go to the Central Starfield to see if he could get it sooner.

Due to the experience penalty of the Evolution Cube, his own strength was temporarily in a bottleneck. Han Xiao planned to seek other ways to improve his combat power, just like other Super-A Grades.

In addition to talents, blueprints, and skills, there was also profession knowledge. Rarity made things valuable, and the boost of Ultimate Knowledge to the combat power of any profession was extremely significant.

He currently only had Cutting-Edge Knowledge at the highest level, and his [Teacher of Kings] skill needed Ultimate Knowledge to activate.

His second goal was to open up a new field of leeks.

The Shattered Star Ring was only an area for a portion of the players. There were also a large number of players in other star fields. In the past, due to the long distance and insufficient strength of the legion, Han Xiao could not reach them.

Now that he had the opportunity to use the Crimson Dynasty's military inter-starfield channel, he might as well take his men to the empire's territory to open up new vegetable gardens, which was equivalent to cross-server play.

In this way, the reputation he had accumulated among the player groups in the three versions would come in handy. The Black Star Army's brand was also attractive to players in other star fields. The players in the Shattered Star Ring were the best example.

Maybe he could bring some of the Central Starfield players back and dig up other people's leek seedlings to plant in his own fields!

Han Xiao's lips curled up.

"This time, I might be gone for two or three months. I'll rush back before the official development of the Flickering World. During this time, the affairs of the legion will be entrusted to you."

"Thanks to you, Teacher, for bringing back so many allies from the Shattered Star Ring. Our partners are all over this star field. The expansion of the legion has come to an end. As long as we digest these gains according to the plan, we will be able to stabilize. You don't have to worry."

Sylvia said with a serious face.

"I'm relieved to have you handle things." Han Xiao nodded with a smile.

After a series of operations, the Black Star Army had officially transformed into a Super-A Grade force, and had already become a behemoth in the Shattered Star Ring, with a network of interests spanning the star field. According to the established blueprint, tens of thousands of branch bases would be built one after another, distributed in more than a dozen star clusters and many galaxies in the Shattered Star Ring.

The expansion of its business was also very smooth. Through the channels provided by partners in various industries, it had officially entered various business fields. The new ones included consortium trade, intelligence sales, tourism and transportation, mechanical production, and so on. The most core ones were still the three major businesses: mercenary business, resource mining business, and military armed alliance business. These three were the pillar industries of the legion.

Among the many businesses, the only irreplaceable one was the revenue brought by the Evolution Cube. There was only one Evolution Cube, so it naturally became the Black Star Army's current faction characteristic. It was precisely because of this reason that the Black Star Army's expansion had been so smooth, paving the way with benefits, making everything successful.

The Evolution Cube was also open to members of the legion, and they needed to exchange contribution points for the qualification to use it. It was precisely because of this faction characteristic that the legion had attracted a far greater number of newcomers than expected, which laid the foundation for the legion's large-scale expansion.

With the Overlord's truce and Sisko's surrender, no force in this area threatened the legion's position.

It could be said that the Shattered Star Ring had become the Black Star Army's base camp. The legion had laid a solid foundation here, and the next step was to open up new markets.

"I'll take away some of the close guards. Vice-Leader Lagi will be in charge of the high-level combat power here. Don't let him slack off..."

Han Xiao gave some instructions and suddenly remembered something, adding, "Also, in the next few days, announce to the entire legion that I've been invited to the Crimson Dynasty."

"No problem." Sylvia didn't ask why.

Since he was going to open up a new field of leeks, Han Xiao didn't plan to let go of the players' channels. He might as well release the information through the forums to prepare the players in the Central Starfield in advance and create hype.

Anyway, the legion players were equivalent to free water troops. There was no reason not to use them.

This time, he was leaving the base camp, and Han Xiao wasn't afraid of others causing trouble. The Overlord had become an ally and had signed a truce agreement. Causing trouble wouldn't benefit him.

Sisko had also temporarily gone silent. Han Xiao had obtained political protection through the civilization council seat on Aquamarine Star. If Sisko attacked the legion while he was away, it would be an act of breaking the rules, and Sisko had a race to feed, so he wouldn't dare to mess around.

Moreover, the current situation was different from Sisko's time. The Evolution Cube was now carried by Han Xiao, so if they wanted something, they could only snatch it. Therefore, attacking the Black Star Army was meaningless. The same was true for the Otherworlders.

As for enemies below Super-A Grade causing trouble, Han Xiao was even less worried... The legion had so many Calamity Grade cadres. Anyone who dared to cause trouble was purely pulling their pants down—asking for shi*.

...

After resting for two days, the legion's expedition fleet to the Central Starfield officially gathered on this day.

Today was the day of departure.

The expedition fleet consisted of 3,500 warships. The main ships were three mobile satellite bases of the legion. Although the satellite bases were bulky, they were also equipped with warp devices, but the warp level was not high.

Han Xiao didn't mass-produce the Eternal Light flagship. It would be too high-profile for an ally of the Crimson Dynasty to use the Glorious Federation's flagship. Han Xiao treated it as a secret weapon, secretly built it, and stored it in the boathouse, intending not to use it publicly for the time being.

Taini and other empire elites were invited by Han Xiao to ride on the same warship.

In the command room, all the members of each position were in their positions, staring at Han Xiao's back, waiting for orders.

In front of the huge porthole, Han Xiao and Ames stood side by side, looking at the sea of stars outside the window.

The light from the surrounding warships' thrusters shone on their faces, leaving mottled light and shadows.

"Are you sure you want to go together?"

"It's not like I haven't been to the Central Starfield before." Ames smiled lightly. "Just treat it as a trip."

Iso, who was on the side, stroked his beard. "That's right, I might as well go back and see some old friends."

Han Xiao nodded, retracted his gaze, and said in a deep voice. His voice rang out in the communication channel, spreading throughout every warship.

"Set off."

Rumble—

The hull shook slightly and began to accelerate, moving away from the Black Star Army's headquarters.

The surrounding spaceships followed one after another, and the fleet set off in a mighty manner.

Soon, the spaceships turned into streams of light and disappeared into the dark universe.

...

When the fleet set off, countless legion members were watching on the headquarters satellite.

According to Han Xiao's instructions, Sylvia had announced Han Xiao's whereabouts to the entire legion these past few days. Everyone knew that the legion commander had received an invitation from the Crimson Dynasty to meet with the empire's leader in the empire's capital.

That was the head of the three great civilizations, the person with the highest status in this universe!

Countless legion members were excited and proud, while the legion players were active on the forums, full of surprise. Black Star was the first guy they knew to cross-server!

This news ignited the enthusiasm of players in various star fields.

All along, the Shattered Star Ring had exclusively enjoyed the benefits of the Black Star Army, making the players in other star fields jealous and envious.

So many deeds of the Black Star Army had been circulating on the forums. Recently, the news of Han Xiao becoming a Super-A Grade had caused a sensation. The legion's benefits had long spread to the player groups in various star fields. In comparison, the players in other star fields discovered that their respective faction benefits were simply unwatchable. No one didn't want to enjoy the legion's treatment.

Now, the opportunity to contact the Black Star Army had come!

The players in the Central Starfield were overjoyed, and this topic swiped across their forum section.

"Is the Black Star Army finally going to develop across star fields?"

"Haha, that's great. We also have the opportunity to join the Black Star Army."

"Sigh, it's a pity. It would be great if they came to the Ancient Star Desert."

The players in the Shattered Star Ring didn't have any other thoughts. The better the Black Star Army developed, the more proud they were. At the same time, they felt fresh... The legion commander was going to expand to other star fields. Perhaps he would bring back players from other star fields?

For the players at this stage, it was too difficult to cross star fields. They weren't qualified to use inter-starfield stargates, and they couldn't afford high-warp spaceships. So far, no one had successfully crossed star fields. Moreover, they hadn't even explored the star field they were born in.

The players in various star fields were now playing their own games. They would only intersect in the professional arena, and they would never meet each other in normal times.

"Maybe the Black Star Army 2.0 version will guide us into space. Maybe it will also be the faction that guides us across star fields in the future?"

"There's a high possibility of that. Now, the legion has become an ally with a galactic civilization, and the next step is to explore the Flickering World. It's like opening the era of inter-starfield travel for us."

The forums were full of discussions.

...

At the same time, in the War Domain.

"Black Star has set off?"

"Yes, just now."

Herber sat upright on the throne, supporting his cheek with his fist, his eyes looking straight ahead, aimlessly staring at the distance in the direction of the palace gate.

As an ally of the Crimson Dynasty, he had been to the Crimson Dynasty a long time ago. He had also been invited like Han Xiao.

His gaze seemed to penetrate the vast universe. A strange emotion flashed in Herber's eyes, as if he had recalled some memories.

"The guys in the Central Starfield... are not that friendly."

...

Central Starfield, Crimson Dynasty Mother Planet.

The Tyrenhamir Palace was the place where the empire's national affairs were handled. The core high-level officials, including the empire's leader, handled official business here. It was extremely large, forming a city of its own on the Mother Planet.

This was the center of power of the empire, solemn and heavily guarded. Almost no one spoke as government officials came and went, maintaining silence.

One tall and one short person walked side by side in a long corridor in the Tyrenhamir Palace. The constant-temperature light shone in from the windows lined up on the left, reflecting the shadows of the two on the wall.

The government officials who met them on the road all showed respectful expressions, stood in place, and bowed their heads to show respect.

"This time, we're gathering you to meet the newly joined ally."

"He seems to be called Black Star?"

"That's right. He's from the Shattered Star Ring. He only recently became a Super-A Grade."

"Oh, a newly promoted Super-A Grade from the Shattered Star Ring... When was the last time that place gave birth to a new Super-A Grade? I can't remember."

"I forgot too."

"Isn't that quite durable Herber also from the Shattered Star Ring? Is he coming this time?"

"It seems like he's not coming."

"Sigh, that's no fun..."

"Not necessarily. The data shows that this new ally is the fastest Super-A Grade Esper to have ever become a Super-A Grade. His combat power is not low. Herber and Sisko both fought to a draw with him. Moreover, he also has a nickname called the Undying Body. Although he is a Mechanic, his physical body is very tough."

"Oh? That's a little interesting. I wonder who is more durable between him and Herber."

The two casually chatted and gradually walked away.