Chapter 132 It's Good to Abuse Newbies

Since the enemy's target was himself, Han Xiao felt that they must have measures to confirm his return. The most likely method was to plant informants in Black Star City. The people of Aquamarine Star couldn't possibly discover the enemy's tracks. With Calamity Grade abilities, toying with a surface civilization was as simple as eating and drinking… of course, that was assuming the surface civilization didn't court death by researching psionic energy.

With the support of an interstellar consortium, Aquamarine Star was developing toward the interstellar era. In a few years, they might build stable interstellar travel vehicles, colonize other uninhabited planets, and possess more governing planets… However, at present, Aquamarine Star still belonged to the category of surface civilization. In the vast universe filled with numerous forces, it was just an insignificant speck, and it had little resistance against a Calamity Grade.

The officials who came to greet him all had green names, and there were no red names representing the enemy. However, Han Xiao wouldn't completely rely on the panel's identification function. In his previous life, some special abilities could ignore enemy identification, and his observation mark could also be considered this type of ability.

Han Xiao's expression remained normal, but he maintained vigilance in his heart. From now on, the enemy could attack at any time.

After chatting for a while, Han Xiao learned the general situation from Bennett and smiled casually, saying, "I understand the situation. There's no need to give the Six Nations time to prepare. I'll go talk to them now."

After saying that, without waiting for everyone to reply, active mechanical components instantly covered his entire body, forming the Mountain Ape mechanical suit. Blue tail flames spurted from his back, and Han Xiao ascended from the tarmac, abruptly breaking the sound barrier, transforming into a small black dot, and quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.

Bennett's expression relaxed. With Black Star as their pillar, he felt much more at ease.

…

Navigating within the planetary atmosphere with the efficiency of an interstellar engine, the scenery of wastelands and mountains receded rapidly beneath him. Han Xiao left behind a blue trail across the sky, orbiting the planet in an arc. Even in broad daylight, it was very conspicuous, and in the places he passed, many ground residents looked up and noticed this long-lasting blue trail.

Before long, Han Xiao pierced through the clouds and stopped in the sky above the Star Dragon Capital.

Looking at the familiar city layout, Han Xiao was slightly dazed. Scenes from his memory flashed by, as if it were just yesterday. Unknowingly, almost ten years had passed. This city was where he had risen to prominence.

After thinking for a moment, Han Xiao didn't hide his tracks and brazenly landed on a city street. Not far away, a group of people was holding a demonstration. When they saw Black Star, their faces revealed fervent colors. Not only were they not afraid, but they also shouted and cheered toward Han Xiao.

"Wife, look quickly, it's Black Star!"

"Great, please stop our government!"

"Black Star, those officials don't represent our intentions. We all support you. No one wants to be your enemy!"

The crowd stirred and擠了过来, chattering and chaotic. However, Han Xiao still understood what these civilians meant.

Because he had resolved the Alienation disaster, Han Xiao's reputation on Aquamarine Star far exceeded that of the Six Nations governments. He was almost a great man, an object of worship for every Aquamarine Star resident.

"I guess this counts as popular support."

Han Xiao felt strange, not exactly uncomfortable, but he didn't enjoy this feeling of being loved by the masses. After all, this time, his goal wasn't just to defuse the Hunter's trap, but also to take the opportunity to destroy the Six Nations governments and unify Aquamarine Star civilization.

'However, with such high reputation, things will be much easier.'

Han Xiao nodded secretly. Without even greeting anyone, his figure flashed and quickly left. Flying across half the city, Han Xiao landed at the entrance of an alley.

Now that he was back, Han Xiao had come to see the mechanical repair shop where he used to work.

During the Alienation disaster, the city was in turmoil. For safety, many people chose to leave the city and became drifters. Lu Qian had also disappeared without a trace, and he couldn't contact her. This shop had long been closed, and there were signs of disrepair everywhere.

Now, three years later, this repair shop was even more dilapidated, and no one had returned.

Han Xiao shook his head. With Old Man Lu's protection, Lu Qian shouldn't have died in the Alienation disaster. Perhaps she had already settled in another city and wouldn't return. Since she wasn't coming to find him, he didn't need to bother her.

After taking a look at the old place, Han Xiao set off again, flying toward the Dragon Horn Building, where the Star Dragon government was located, going straight to the source to personally meet the Star Dragon leader.

The Dragon Horn Building was very conspicuous. Han Xiao quickly arrived at his destination, hovering in mid-air, looking down with a playful expression on his face.

The ground around the building had cracked open, revealing passages that went deep into the ground. An armored force emerged from them, with various guns and turrets all aimed at Han Xiao in mid-air.

The Dragon Horn Building's underground area was a military base. The Star Dragon military had received news when Han Xiao first appeared in the crowd. Because Han Xiao had arrived so suddenly, the Star Dragon side didn't have time to launch missiles and could only respond hastily.

Han Xiao's strength had long since entered the interstellar level. The ground armored forces weren't even enough to tickle him. In his eyes, these sophisticated gunpowder weapons were already crude equipment.

Han Xiao shook his head and reached out, and bolts of forked mechanical force lightning shot out.

Ker-la-la—

The ground vehicles and turrets were instantly sucked up by the magnetic force, quickly disintegrated, and turned into a pile of parts, completely scrapped. This force was instantly killed by him, and only the bewildered soldiers remained on the ground.

"The welcoming ceremony isn't enthusiastic enough."

Han Xiao looked helpless, feeling like he was a big shot crushing a newbie village. He was simply bullying children… but the feeling of abusing newbies was indeed good.

With his current strength, sweeping through the Six Nations was as easy as playing around, with no pressure at all.

…

Deep underground in the Dragon Horn Building, the Star Dragon leader, accompanied by the army, had retreated into the safe room and closed the thick alloy door before daring to breathe a sigh of relief.

The specially made safe room was like a super safe, extremely thick and impossible to be blown through by missiles.

"How are the armored forces?"

The Star Dragon leader hurriedly asked the military members around him.

"They've been completely annihilated. Black Star just raised his hand."

"How could he be so strong!" The Star Dragon leader gasped.

Before he finished speaking, the safe room door suddenly made a loud bang.

Boom!

A flash of psionic light, and the safe room, which was said to be able to withstand missiles, was instantly blasted with a hole. Han Xiao went straight in, and through the hole, the people in the room could see countless soldiers lying on the ground behind Han Xiao, groaning in pain.

Han Xiao really couldn't muster any interest in carrying out a massacre. He casually knocked down the soldiers who came to intercept him, controlling his strength and barely managing to injure without killing. It was as difficult as asking an ordinary person to swat mosquitoes without killing them.

"Long time no see." Han Xiao looked at the Star Dragon leader.

"You, how could you get in here!" The Star Dragon leader looked horrified.

"Hmm?"

Han Xiao frowned upon hearing this, sensing something unusual.

Logically speaking, the leaders of the Six Nations should have a very thorough understanding of his strength. How could they doubt that he couldn't break through the safe room? However, the Star Dragon leader's look of shock didn't seem fake.

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and abruptly punched the wall of the safe room beside him.

Rumble—

The entire safe room shook, and everyone in the room lost their footing and fell to the ground, suffering minor injuries.

The panel immediately received a large amount of combat information, and Han Xiao immediately opened the panel to look through it.

Everyone here was far below his level, and their attributes were completely visible.

Including the Star Dragon leader, all the high-ranking officials in the room had an abnormal status effect attached to their status bars.

[【Memory Tampering】: This person's memory has been tampered with, and their perception of the world is skewed. Remaining time: 2 days, 13 hours]

"So that's how it is…"

Han Xiao suddenly understood. All the questions were now clear. So this was the reason for the Six Nations' betrayal.

This was undoubtedly the work of that group of Hunters. He didn't know what kind of memories the enemy had instilled in the leaders of the Six Nations. It seemed they had forgotten his combat power, which was why they made such childish resistance and even tried to take back power from him and overthrow Bennett's forces.

A person's personality is determined by past experiences. Once their memory changes, their personality will also be skewed. Some mentalists or psychic esper who have mastered special techniques can do similar things, and there must be someone like that among the enemy.

This method is ineffective against the strong. The stronger the beyond grade, the higher their mental toughness. However, Aquamarine Star has only been in contact with the beyond grade system for a few decades. The strongest is only Grade C. In the face of a Calamity Grade, they are still weaklings who can be easily kneaded and flattened.

The memory change is relatively hidden. Unless they have psychic abilities, it is difficult for others to immediately discover what was done to these officials.

But that didn't include Han Xiao.

"The enemy probably thinks I'm a Mechanic and can't discover their methods."

Han Xiao chuckled inwardly.

Since the enemy had the means to tamper with memories, it was meaningless to deal with these officials. In any case, the enemy could change their memories.

Suddenly, Han Xiao had an idea.

"This ability must be used at close range. It can't be too far away. These officials' status duration only has two and a half days left. By then, the hidden enemy will definitely show up to tamper with their memories again… Heh, I can follow the clues and find their location."

Han Xiao's brow relaxed. He directly threw an observation mark on the Star Dragon leader and then pretended to be unaware of the memory tampering, putting on the "appropriate" performance, and intimidated the Star Dragon leader, telling him to stop the declaration of war.

The officials present had forgotten Han Xiao's combat power and were now "scared" by him. Under Han Xiao's threats, they relented and issued orders on the spot, while releasing all the arrested officials.

Han Xiao saw an acquaintance, Gu Hui, but only glanced at him and didn't intend to greet him. Now that the enemy was hidden in the dark, it wasn't the time for a reunion.

Supervising the Star Dragon leader to complete the instructions, Han Xiao turned around and left, directly leaving the Star Dragon Capital.

The Star Dragon leader and other officials only felt incredible. Was it really over just like that? They thought they were doomed.

Gu Hui and the other arrested officials were overjoyed. Fortunately, Han Xiao didn't ruthlessly kill them. This gentle handling clearly gave them a chance.

Because of this wrong decision, Gu Hui and many officials had the determination to impeach the current leader, and not let this madman continue to lead the country.

…

Han Xiao then visited the remaining five countries and completed his physical persuasion.

His observation mark only had five mark slots. The one he had previously thrown on Laqi had been extinguished by Austin, fulfilling its mission.

With the advancement imminent, Han Xiao wasn't stingy with the slots. He replaced all the marked targets, throwing them to the leaders of the five countries, and then returned to Black Star City, waiting for the harvest of the observation mark. It was like fishing, requiring patience.

To his surprise, the enemy in the dark didn't attack him during this period. He didn't know what they were waiting for. Maybe they were observing him?

After all, with Albert's example, the enemy might be very cautious, confirming whether he had really fallen into the trap.

A few hours later, the Six Nations simultaneously revoked the declaration of war, and countless people rejoiced and cheered for it.

However, before they could finish rejoicing, everyone was stunned by the Six Nations' wild operations in just one day.

Yesterday they had just revoked the declaration of war, and today, the Six Nations directly launched intercontinental missiles at Black Star City!

It was as if the compromise of the previous day was just to gain a respite.

Most of the missiles were intercepted in the air. The interstellar-grade protective shield of Black Star City blocked a small number of stray missiles, and there were no casualties. However, everyone in Black Star City was outraged by the perfidy of the Six Nations.

Even the people of the Six Nations couldn't believe all of this.

Are our government officials really crazy?!

Isn't this courting death! Do they have to let Black Star kill us before they're satisfied?

Are you asking for a beating?!

Han Xiao wasn't angry at all. The occurrence of this situation obviously meant that the enemy had once again tampered with the memories of the Six Nations leaders. The political struggles of a surface civilization were no different from children playing house in the eyes of a Calamity Grade.

But the good thing was that he didn't have to wait two days. The observation mark had already yielded results.

Through peeping, an enemy had appeared.

"This group of people has finally revealed themselves."

Han Xiao's eyes narrowed.

…

After only a day, Gu Hui, who hadn't had time to take action, was thrown back into prison.

Entering prison for the second time, he wasn't angry, but found it laughable.

What was this?

Did the leader think that national affairs were children playing house, and he could do whatever he wanted?!

Gu Hui naturally didn't know that the memories of those high-ranking officials had been tampered with. He was completely speechless to these former colleagues and sincerely convinced:

——You are truly awesome!