Chapter 1 Sol Star Cluster, Klent Empire, a Military Planet

On the surface, this was a military fortress planet maintaining fleets and producing warships. In reality, it was the headquarters of Klent's top-secret strategic department. This department was a clandestine organization within Klent, carrying out missions that could not be exposed to the light.

Sensitive operations, such as funding DarkStar and contacting the Fallen Ark, were the responsibilities of the top-secret strategic department.

The top-secret strategic department had extremely high levels of security clearance. Internal members could only be responsible for their own tasks and could not view information about other operations from the database. The garrison on this planet was not only a disguise but also a means of preventing members of the top-secret strategic department from betraying secrets.

The Secret War was under the full authority of the War Realm and did not accept Klent's instructions. Although Klent did not directly interfere in the war openly, it conducted some clandestine secret operations through the top-secret strategic department behind the War Realm's back, thereby influencing the Secret War.

The operation of dispatching the DarkStar leader with an alien god's avatar to exile Black Star was spearheaded by the top-secret strategic department. They thought it was a sure thing, but they were shocked to receive news that the DarkStar leader had lost contact. They regretted it greatly and urgently convened a meeting to discuss how to deal with the situation.

"The exile operation failed. The worst result is that the DarkStar guy fell into Black Star's hands, exposing our relationship with them. We must immediately eliminate all traces of our connection with DarkStar."

"Black Star may not see the truth. We have instructed the DarkStar people that no matter what situation he is captured in, he must take all responsibility. Everything is his own spontaneous behavior, without anyone's instructions. He will not betray Klent; he knows the consequences."

"We cannot take chances. We must be prepared for the worst. Black Star is very alert and suspicious. He will definitely be suspicious of DarkStar and the alien god's avatar and associate it with us. Moreover, he framed... this is not the first time he has tricked us. Even if the DarkStar people say nothing, he can still fabricate a confession to frame us. I know him too well!"

"Yes, Black Star is likely to do this. He has no principles and is a dangerous character who uses any means. We must make the people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs insist that this is slander and absolutely not admit that we have a cooperative relationship with DarkStar and the Fallen Ark. It is completely fabricated; deny it to the death."

At this time, a member added:

"There is another matter. Temporarily suspend all plans to assassinate Black Star. The success rate is too low. Even the alien god's avatar could not solve him. If a Super-A Grade does not take action personally, I am afraid it will be impossible to solve Black Star. Moreover, after this battle, Black Star will definitely be more vigilant, and it will be difficult to have another opportunity."

The crowd quickly finalized the report and submitted it to senior management. This attack plan was not worth the loss. They could only try to remedy the situation and reduce the damage.

Who knew that even an alien god could not deal with Black Star!

...

Godora Civilization's homeworld, the Political Affairs Building.

Supreme Leader Sairus V was working at his desk, approving documents one after another. At this moment, his private communicator received a communication request and vibrated.

Sairus V glanced at it, and his eyes lit up. It was Black Star's call.

His private communicator used a high-security encrypted line. Only very important people could directly contact him, and Han Xiao was one of them.

"Your Excellency Black Star, what's the matter?" Sairus V cut to the chase. He was overwhelmed with work and did not think Black Star was calling him just to chat.

"I caught the fleeing DarkStar leader and am preparing to hand him over to you. However, I need to meet with you in person," Han Xiao said.

Sairus V was stunned and suddenly stood up. "You caught him?!"

The escape of the DarkStar leader had always been a concern for him. He worried every day that DarkStar would make a comeback one day, but he did not expect Han Xiao to suddenly give him such a big surprise.

...

More than ten days later, Han Xiao piloted the spaceship back to the Black Star headquarters in the Garton Star System. Harrowfalcon left halfway to report the problems at the observation station.

At this time, the large dock at the Black Star headquarters was bustling with people. Sairus V and his guards were waiting early. Next to him was an envoy from the Purple Crystal Civilization. Around them were countless interstellar media reporters who were blocked outside by the guards, constantly taking pictures. On the outer periphery were mercenaries who had heard the news and came to watch the excitement.

Many reporters whispered to each other.

"The people from Purple Crystal and Godora are jointly welcoming Black Star. What does this mean? Why did they ask us to come and report? Is there any big news?"

"Who knows? I heard that this is a reporter invitation order issued by Purple Crystal. Although it didn't say why, who would dare to refuse? There must be something to announce. They won't let us come for nothing."

The interstellar reporters present were all invited and did not know what they were specifically reporting. However, with Purple Crystal's name attached, no one dared to refuse.

Moreover, the location was at the Black Star Army's headquarters. Everyone felt that once Black Star was involved, it must be big news worth reporting. So, although they were still in the dark, they were quite enthusiastic and secretly wondered what the news was.

Gathering reporters was Han Xiao's request. He planned to turn the transfer of the DarkStar leader into sensational news to increase his influence, so the effect of shifting the blame would be better. After contacting Godora, he also contacted Purple Crystal.

The Purple Crystal side was startled by the news of the alien god's avatar. Seeing that Han Xiao was fine, they were relieved.

After learning of Han Xiao's intentions, Purple Crystal immediately agreed with both hands and feet. They fully supported any plan to deal with Klent, so they took the initiative to invite various interstellar media to visit the transfer ceremony of the DarkStar leader, but they kept it a secret beforehand.

Han Xiao piloted the spaceship to stop at the dock. Everyone's eyes were focused on it, and they subconsciously held their breath, as if the pause button had been pressed, and the scene became quiet.

Under the spotlight, the hatch opened, and Han Xiao walked out. Only then did the roar like a tidal wave sound again.

Sairus V and the Purple Crystal Civilization envoy quickly greeted him and talked with Han Xiao. The interstellar reporters began to record the entire process.

Borek mixed in the crowd, his eyes occasionally falling on Sairus V. As DarkStar's spy, he had no good feelings for Godora's current supreme leader. He suppressed his hatred so that others would not discover it.

Han Xiao chatted with Sairus V for a few words, glanced at the surrounding interstellar reporters, smiled slightly, and said, "Let's get down to business first."

He turned his head and looked at the hatch. Two Oathkeepers escorted the dejected DarkStar leader to appear.

Everyone's eyes immediately fell on the DarkStar leader, and their eyes showed confusion, surprise, incomprehension, and other emotions—many people did not recognize the DarkStar leader.

At this time, Sairus V knew what to do and announced loudly, "This person is the DarkStar leader who has been on the run. Our Godora has invested a lot of effort but has been unable to catch this chief villain. This time, thanks to Your Excellency Black Star's help, this serious offender was captured. On behalf of Godora, I thank you for your help!"

With that, he bowed slightly to Han Xiao.

As the supreme leader of a civilization, representing the entire civilization to express gratitude to Han Xiao instantly ignited the surprise of the surrounding crowd and caused a commotion!

"That's the DarkStar leader?!"

"So, today is to transfer this fugitive. No wonder they asked us to report."

"Godora's leader actually came to hand over the prisoner in person. The Black Star Army has such a big show!"

Sairus V continued: "The DarkStar organization has harmed Godora for a long time. I don't know how many citizens have died because of it. We will publicly try this vicious thug to give all Godora citizens justice... I announce that the DarkStar organization will be destroyed from now on!"

A part of the Godora people in the crowd couldn't help but cheer.

Borek was stunned, staring blankly at the decadent DarkStar leader. His legs softened, and he almost knelt on the ground. His whole body trembled like a sieve, and he couldn't believe the scene before him.

He had been silently waiting for the DarkStar leader to contact him, waiting to advise the leader not to deal with Black Star, but he did not expect that the leader who had disappeared for several years had become Black Star's prisoner when he appeared for the first time.

Then what is the point of me lurking in the Black Star Army?

All the work is wasted!!

Borek was struck by lightning, his mind was in a mess, and he was completely stunned.

The interstellar reporters were refreshed. Godora's supreme leader personally announced the complete destruction of the DarkStar organization, representing that Godora had finally eradicated its nemesis. It was indeed a big news.

However, they did not expect that this was just an appetizer, and the more shocking news was yet to come.

"This time I encountered the DarkStar leader was not an accident, everyone, please see." Han Xiao opened his mouth, and nano-particles turned into a floating ball in his palm, forming a projection in the air.

Everyone looked over, and it was a recording of Han Xiao fighting the DarkStar leader.

The mech's tactical analyzer recorded the battle process. Han Xiao felt that the video's effect was better than words, so he simply released the recording directly.

Everyone watched the DarkStar leader summon the alien god's avatar, and they showed shock. At this time, Han Xiao supplemented appropriately, "According to the information, the person summoned by the DarkStar leader is the avatar of the Lord of the Fallen Ark."

The Fallen Ark!

Every star system knows the notoriousness of this force. DarkStar actually has a relationship with this notorious force?!

Everyone's faces were horrified.

Many reporters suddenly realized something and looked at Han Xiao blankly.

Black Star was assassinated, but he is standing here well, doesn't that mean that Black Star can survive in the hands of a Super-A Grade!

Understanding this, the scene became silent, and countless horrified and stunned eyes focused on Han Xiao.

Although in recent years, the Shattered Star Ring has been circulating the name of Han Xiao as an A Grade seed, everyone knows that he is not a real Super-A Grade, and there is a huge gap between him and Super-A Grades such as the Tyrant and the Dragon Emperor.

Various forces only defaulted to Black Star's dominance in the Calamity Grade level and his future potential. No one thought that Black Star could be compared with these official Super-A Grades now.

However, now, Han Xiao released a video of him fighting against a Super-A Grade, and he survived!

The reporters present were trembling with excitement, and they hurriedly recorded the projection video released by Han Xiao. The Black Star members who came to join in the fun also had their eyes lit up. The stronger the leader, the more they felt that their future was vast.

Han Xiao did not release the entire recording, omitting the final wormhole trip, and deleted a part, not revealing some of his key abilities, but this was enough to brush up his reputation.

Seeing the reporters looking excited, Han Xiao knew that he had to strike while the iron was hot and winked at the Purple Crystal envoy.

The Purple Crystal envoy understood, stepped forward, and said loudly, "According to our investigation, we found that the DarkStar leader was not acting alone. He was instructed by someone behind him. After our search, we found that Klent had secret dealings with DarkStar a long time ago. We suspect that Klent may secretly support DarkStar's actions and disrupt the security of the Colton Star Cluster. Therefore, on behalf of Purple Crystal, I announce that we will intervene in this incident and will join forces with Godora to interrogate the leader of DarkStar!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!

The interstellar reporters present were no longer excited, but completely stunned. This last piece of news was much more explosive than the previous two!

If what Purple Crystal said is true, then it means that Klent has been funding DarkStar to sabotage civilization and is suspected of having a connection with the Fallen Ark, which naturally turns to Klent!

This is a taboo for the three major universe-level civilizations!

The DarkStar leader was caught, and it involved such a big inside story!

At this moment, these reporters knew that this report would definitely cause a sensation throughout the star field!

Klent is going to suffer this time!