Qi Pei jia
Chapter 681 Fording is Awesome!
Han Xiao's strength, influence, and prestige on Aquamarine Star completely overwhelmed the Six Nations. Even if the officials of the Six Nations were unwilling, they had no chance to resist. Faced with overwhelming power, they realized that if Black Star wanted to seize the entire Aquamarine Star, it would be as easy as reaching into a pocket. But he had only done so now.
In the past, Bennett might not have agreed to this plan, but after this battle, he was willing to take on greater responsibilities. In his eyes, the future of the entire civilization was more important, and the Six Nations were too unreliable.
The dissolution of the Six Nations was carried out peacefully. Neither Han Xiao nor Bennett wanted a war on Aquamarine Star. The bloody example of the old era was right in front of them, so Han Xiao's target was only the Six Nations government.
Replacing it from top to bottom.
The high-level officials of the Six Nations were arrested, and Bennett's people moved into the government. Other officials at all levels were greatly panicked, but the resistance was minimal. The previous declaration of war by the Six Nations had not only lost popular support but also the loyalty of many lower-level officials. The government was not monolithic. Each official had their own independent ideas. Throughout Aquamarine Star, Han Xiao's reputation was better than that of the Six Nations and was highly respected.
Bennett purged some of the high-level officials and retained the vast majority of the middle and lower-level officials. The Six Nations were vast and needed these original managers to manage them. Moreover, in a pyramid-shaped power structure, removing the bottom would cause it to crumble. The original political structure was not suitable for immediate replacement, otherwise, it would cause chaos.
After all, most middle and lower-level officials were just trying to make a living. As long as it wasn't a foreign invasion, they didn't mind changing the people who paid them.
Even the high-level officials were not of one mind. Some high-level officials were willing to change their allegiance and work for Bennett's new government. Gu Hui was one of them. He was completely disappointed with the original government. When he saw Han Xiao taking over the Six Nations, his patriotic feelings and racial righteousness were once entangled, but in the end, the latter prevailed.
Since things had come to this point and could not be changed, the best thing to do was to use this body to exert its residual heat for the entire civilization. Gu Hui was very clear that Han Xiao was not an ambitious person. Perhaps it would be a better choice for him to lead Aquamarine Star.
The Six Nations government changed to a new era. After everything settled down, Han Xiao came forward to announce this fact to the people of the world. Unsurprisingly, the news caused a huge uproar, and the people of the Six Nations instantly exploded.
Although many people were dissatisfied with the Six Nations' declaration of war, they did not expect that their own government would be gone in such a short period of time.
Countless people were worried, fearing that another chaotic era would begin. However, after a period of time, they found that their lives had not changed much. The original territory of the Six Nations was divided into six special zones, and most of the original laws and regulations were retained. Bennett knew that this matter should be carried out gradually, transitioning in this way to reduce the impact and allow the people to slowly get used to the existence of the new government.
Reality is not a fairy tale. Even if Han Xiao's image on Aquamarine Star was like a savior, there were still fanatical patriots who protested angrily. Every regime knows how to cultivate staunch supporters, and there are also those with ulterior motives who take the opportunity to act. The unification of civilization will inevitably lead to similar growing pains, while more people remain silent, half happy and half worried.
After all, the Six Nations took the initiative to launch missiles at Black Star City, so they were not qualified to complain about others retaliating.
For most people, as long as their lives don't change, they won't stand up for the government's changes. The people of Aquamarine Star have experienced countless wars and disasters and cherish a stable life more and more. Moreover, many of them are former losers and wanderers from the old era, not loyal supporters of the Six Nations, and they see the change of regime more clearly. This greatly reduces the resistance and is one of the reasons why Han Xiao dares to do this.
Moreover, since entering the interstellar era, inherent concepts have been impacted. In the eyes of most people, the boundaries of countries have long been blurred, replaced by racial ideology—as long as they are compatriots, they are our own people. And whether a country is important depends on who it is compared with. The survival of a regime is obviously not comparable to the continuation of the entire race. Therefore, most people are not very resistant to Bennett's new government. At least everyone is from Aquamarine Star, and Bennett is backed by Black Star, which is more reliable than the Six Nations by more than a little bit.
The entire civilization completed its unification, and Bennett finally determined the name of the new regime, called the Aquamarine Federation.
Naming the regime after the planet's name makes it easier for people to accept. Although Han Xiao understood the intention behind this name, he still felt a headache.
Aquamarine Federation? Sounds like a clothing store!
However, no matter what the Aquamarine Star regime is called, it is his logistics base anyway.
The pattern was basically finalized, and the problems left over by the enemy were dealt with. This storm was finally calmed down.
Taking over the Six Nations brought a lot of follow-up problems. Bennett and others were overwhelmed, and Han Xiao estimated that it would take several years to completely digest it. Aquamarine Star also needed a period of time to get through the growing pains. The benefits of civilizational unification will gradually become apparent over time.
With the incident resolved, Han Xiao no longer lingered, taking Stephanie and setting off to return to the Golden Gate Star No. 1 base.
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The Vanguard Officer War more than a month ago made Han Xiao famous, almost a household name, and this time, Black Star's new deeds of beheading multiple Calamity Grades once again shocked the entire Star Field.
The Crystal Purple civilization did not hide this incident. They believed Han Xiao's claim that Stephanie and others were assassins sent by Klent, and publicized the failure of Klent's assassination in the Star Field in order to boost morale and weaken the negative impact of the front-line war losses.
The Klent civilization was sitting at home, and the pot fell from the sky, looking dumbfounded.
We really want to kill Black Star, but we haven't taken action yet. When did we send people?
That's right, it must be other Star Cluster civilizations who are muddying the waters, secretly sending people to assassinate Black Star. Whether it succeeds or fails, it can be blamed on us!
Klent was furious. Damn it, they're throwing the blame again. Do these sluts think I'm the King of Pots?!
There are always treacherous people who want to harm me!
Although the two sides were at war, Klent was unwilling to be labeled with an unwarranted failure and publicly stated that this was completely fabricated and all foam.
Crystal Purple's answer was simple—I'm not listening, I'm not listening, I'm just saying it's you, beat you to death!
The cooperative forces on both sides were fighting, while the officials were tearing each other apart. Many forces in the Shattered Star Ring were watching the show, appreciating the drama between Crystal Purple and Klent.
And Han Xiao, who triggered this incident, also received high attention.
Black Star has finally mastered psionic energy. This situation makes many forces even more afraid, representing a great increase in Black Star's threat!
Beheading Calamity Grades is worthy of the title of Super-A Grade seed. This kind of lethality is more frightening than simply being able to withstand a beating. For a time, Han Xiao's reputation and status in the entire Star Field rose again, like the sun in the sky.
The other Star Cluster civilizations, while shocked, also secretly raised Han Xiao's ranking in the Super-A Grade seed list by a few places.
On the way to Base No. 1, Han Xiao deeply felt the impact of this incident. He could show his face everywhere. After returning to the base, he found that the mercenaries' eyes were even more filled with awe and worship.
This trip back to Aquamarine Star took about twenty days, leaving only the last ten days of vacation.
After returning to the base, Han Xiao first checked the Black Star Army's operating conditions during this period. Tens of thousands of mercenaries in training camps across the region had become regular members, and hundreds of new warships had been added.
"My mechanical legion has consumed a lot. Fortunately, there are still ten days left, so I can replenish it."
Returning to the battlefield after the holiday, Han Xiao decided to use the last time to build the legion. Before that, he had to settle the reward for the third ring of [Prey].
Fording had not gone out recently. Han Xiao found Fording, chatted a few words, and then touched him a few times before letting the strange-looking Fording leave with satisfaction.
"Feels quite comfortable..." Morning Star, who had finally come out to relax, blushed a little and quickly returned control of the body to Fording.
Fording's ability is getting stronger and stronger, and he can already suppress Morning Star alone. In addition, his relationship with Morning Star is heating up, so he occasionally lets her out to breathe, and Han Xiao happened to run into them.
However, although the soul is not the same person, the body is still the same body.
Taking advantage of the lingering luck in his hands, Han Xiao quickly walked to the side, opened the panel, and settled the reward for the third ring.
[Third Ring Completed]
[Please select the target to extract ability from...]
There were a total of ten enemies. Han Xiao only took a fancy to the abilities of two people, one was Stephanie, and the other was the mechanic.
Extracting the opposing mechanic's ability would most likely result in a mechanic-type specialization. Both of them are mechanics, and the skills are perfectly matched, which can guarantee the benefits.
If he extracts Stephanie's ability, she is different from Shana. Stephanie's ability is completely incompatible with his own, and the effect of the ability will definitely be weakened. The best result is to extract a template specialization, but this can only be done by luck.
After thinking for a few seconds, Han Xiao's eyes focused and he made a decision.
Mechanic-type specializations are good, but template specializations are hard to come by!
What's the difference between a person without dreams and a salted fish?
Gamble, damn it!
[You have received the reward: Extract one of Stephanie's abilities (skill/specialization)]
[Hint: Stephanie is an esper. Some extractable abilities have been automatically adjusted according to your class]
[Randomly extracting... Extraction completed]
[Please select one of the following five abilities as a reward:]
[1. [Cell Resonance] - Skill: You can comb through your body state by vibrating cells, and increase the efficiency of cells generating qi, restoring 11% of qi, removing one negative status, consuming 1500 stamina, cooldown 90s]
[2. [Electromagnetic Resonance] - Skill: Affecting electromagnetic wave frequency, it can block some communication methods and radar detection, or affect an individual's brain waves, and has a chance to inflict [Confusion], [Hallucination], and [Abnormal Excitement] three negative statuses on the target. The closer the release distance, the higher the negative status effect. The success rate depends on the intelligence attribute, consuming 150 qi, cooldown 6s]
[3. [Stress-Based Weak Point Strike] - Skill: You can easily discover the structural weaknesses of objects. The next attack causes a weak point strike, and comes with three chain damage attacks with attack power of 5%~15% of this attack. Has a chance to cause [Serious Injury] effect, consuming 240 qi, cooldown 28s]
[4. [Will of Death Battle] - Specialization: Endurance +180, Intelligence -75, Luck -25]
[5. [Legendary Combat Skills] - Specialization: Every three attacks, the third attack comes with an additional true damage of 35% of the theoretical damage value]
Han Xiao was stunned, and suddenly became pleasantly surprised.
He really drew a template specialization?!
Damn it, Fording is awesome!