Chapter 115 Strong Abilities

In the combat information, Sorokin's level was a question mark, just like Manison before. Only a small portion of his abilities were exposed, but one could get a glimpse of Sorokin's strength from this.

Sorokin was a psychic esper, and the abilities he displayed were almost all related to the mind, strengthening mental intrusion, reading, manipulation, and so on in all directions. Han Xiao also saw several special skills and talents.

[【Soul Immortality】: When your health points reach zero, your soul can detach from your broken body and survive. In this state, you become an energy body soul life, gain a new health bar, and will not decay. You gain physical immunity and extremely high negative resistance, can penetrate most obstacles, and can be stored in the brain domain of other life forms. Only energy and mental attacks can harm you - powerful mental energy has blessed your soul with immortality. Even if you lose your body, as long as the soul is not destroyed, you will still survive.]

[【Body Reconstruction】: If your body is destroyed, you can consume mental energy to reconstruct it. The reconstructed body will have 30% current health - the body is the carrier of the soul and also a barrier.]

[【Multi-Dimensional Energy Absorption】: You can absorb free multi-dimensional energy to replenish your Qi.]

[【Soul Qi Foundation】: Special Talent. Your soul, like a somatic cell, can also provide and store Qi.]

[【Long-Lived】: Your mental resistance is slightly enhanced.]

[【Trickster · Sorokin】: Exclusive Talent. Your psychic power intensity +75%, your Intelligence and Mystery attributes +20%, the effect level of all mental skills +4 (this effect can break the level cap).]

'What powerful abilities...' Han Xiao felt a bit grim.

[Soul Immortality] and [Body Reconstruction] could be considered divine skills for psychic ability users. Ordinary psychic ability users would die without a body, or at least their souls would constantly decay, but Sorokin's soul was a life of its own, without the need for a carrier. This may be a change brought about by racial sublimation.

Based on these two abilities and the [Long-Lived] talent, Han Xiao had some guesses.

Could it be that… Sorokin had actually lived for a long time under different identities?

No wonder there was so little information about him!

'If that's the case, his age is likely to exceed my imagination!'

Han Xiao was secretly vigilant and cast a glance at him.

If it weren't for the combat information, judging by Sorokin's low-key and compromising style, it would have been difficult for him to guess that Sorokin had such a secret.

'This guy is very strong, but he puts himself in a very low position, doesn't mind being a pushover, and likes to flatter others, so he is easily underestimated. Although he has lived for a long time, he is completely different from a guy like Manison who has a strong aura... an old yin bi!' (schemer)

Han Xiao muttered in his heart.

Sorokin, who was beside him, naturally didn't know that his bottom line had been exposed, and didn't know what Han Xiao was thinking. The probing just now made him a little unhappy, and he didn't speak for a while.

The two walked silently for a few minutes. Sorokin's eyes suddenly changed. He received the good news from Lofiel, and a smile appeared on his face. After thinking for a while, he spoke again:

"Your Excellency Black Star, I wonder if you have any intention of publicly selling the Evolutionary Totem?"

Han Xiao came back to his senses and raised his eyebrows.

"I don't care. It mainly depends on what the Empire thinks."

"Alas, if the Evolutionary Totem could be sold to all civilizations, the market value of the Black Star Army after its listing would be stable at a very high level. The profit from this kind of monopolistic business is too great. It's a pity that we can't cooperate…"

Sorokin's expression was slightly regretful.

Han Xiao smiled and didn't answer, but his heart stirred. He felt that Sorokin's words had another meaning.

After touring the headquarters, the two separated. Han Xiao watched Sorokin return to his room, looked at the spot for a few seconds, then turned and walked away, returning to his office.

After thinking for a while in the office, Han Xiao contacted Sylvia and ordered in a deep voice:

"Investigate the movements of the Infinite Consortium after entering the Shattered Star Ring."

"Understood."

…

A few days later, the Black Star gathering was held as scheduled, and all the guests gathered in the banquet hall. The scene was very lively.

Han Xiao gave a simple speech, summarized the cooperation results of the past year, and announced the start of the banquet amidst applause.

Present were envoys from major civilizations and representatives from many cooperative organizations, all of whom were partners of the Black Star Army, covering many businesses.

Years ago, Han Xiao set the "Pan-Starfield Community of Interests" plan. After several years of development, the prototype was becoming more and more complete. These partners shared various business channels with the army, allowing the army to have its current industrial scale. This plan was one of the cornerstones of the army's future development, and he attached great importance to it.

Han Xiao was surrounded by batches of people, chatting enthusiastically. Sylvia stood by Han Xiao's side, handling everything with ease. Laughter could be heard from the crowd from time to time. These representatives were very respectful, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

In another corner of the banquet hall, Sorokin was also surrounded by some people. The Infinite Consortium was the richest in the room, and it was usually extremely difficult to meet Sorokin. Many people took this opportunity to come and make friends.

Sorokin held a wine glass, smiling as he dealt with the climbers, while observing all the guests, watching the grand occasion of the Black Star gathering, his eyes were inexplicable, with a playful look.

At the same time, his possessed consciousness descended into the World of Warriors, possessing a follower beside Lofiel.

The Overlord gathering and the Black Star gathering were held at the same time, but it was much quieter than the Black Star Army. Only a few people were whispering, and most people were focused on the drinks and food.

Although Heber was expressionless, his mood was obviously not good looking at this scene.

Lofiel walked through the banquet holding a drink, and suddenly saw the follower not far away winking at her. She immediately understood that it was Sorokin, and quietly came to the side with this follower.

"What's the matter?" Lofiel whispered.

"You stay in the World of Warriors and are responsible for the consortium's work here. All the resources of the consortium here will be at your disposal." Sorokin nodded.

"Okay."

A look of surprise flashed in Lofiel's eyes. There was also competition between Sorokin's children. Entrusting such an important task to herself represented her father's attention.

Suppressing the excitement in her heart, Lofiel asked in a low voice, "What is the specific action plan? Are there any issues that need special attention?"

"I will give you the detailed plan in a while. To suppress the Black Star Army's business, we must first start with his partners."

Sorokin smiled lightly. "I can see that Black Star deliberately created a huge network of interests for his subordinates, so the first thing to do is to cut off the net he has woven, break it up into pieces, and destroy the situation that Black Star has painstakingly managed for more than ten years. You don't need me to teach you how to do it, right?"

"I understand." Lofiel nodded.

"When the resources allocated by the consortium are in place, you can start to act."

…

This gathering ended smoothly, and the guests had their own gains. The next day, Sorokin said goodbye and left.

At the army headquarters pier, Han Xiao watched the Infinite Consortium's fleet turn into streamers and disappear into the depths of the starry sky. His brows were tightly furrowed, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

So he's gone... It's really impossible to figure out what he means.

Although seeing through Sorokin's hidden strength made him more vigilant, he still knew nothing about Sorokin's thoughts.

Han Xiao always had a premonition that Sorokin might be plotting something behind his back. If the Black Star Army encountered any abnormal situation recently, it must be Sorokin's doing.

Moreover, according to the probe, the other party's target was most likely related to the Evolutionary Totem.

"He's making trouble…" Han Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

He had known for a long time that the Evolutionary Totem issue would not pass so easily. There would be no peace until the outside world's demands were met.

The Empire had withstood most of the pressure, and the pressure on the Black Star Army was probably coming soon.

"In that case, it's best to stay in the territory of the Empire for a while. It's better to leave some Apostle Weapons and mechanical bodies at the army headquarters."

Han Xiao secretly made up his mind. He was still quite afraid of the Glorious Federation's teleportation ability.

Tap tap tap…

At this moment, the sound of someone approaching from behind came. Han Xiao didn't need to look back to know it was Hela.

"Han Xiao, I have something to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Han Xiao put away his thoughts and turned to look at Hela's cold and exquisite face.

"I'm going to leave for a while. Please take care of Aurora."

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows. "Where are you going?"

"I'm going to travel to other star systems with Teacher Ames, so I may not be able to be your bodyguard for the time being." Hela said softly.

Han Xiao was surprised. "Is Ames going too?"

"Yes, it was the teacher who invited me to go together."

Staring at Hela for a while, Hela also looked back calmly. After looking at each other for a while, Han Xiao smiled.

"Okay, that's a good thing. I agree. I'll take care of Aurora."

"Thank you." Hela nodded.

"There's no need to say thank you between you and me." Han Xiao stepped forward, held Hela's shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "I hope you will be Beyond Grade A when you come back."

"You really have confidence in me." Hela rarely showed a smile. She hesitated for a moment, clenched her fist, and gently hammered Han Xiao's chest. "Take care of yourself too."

"Don't worry, I'll let Fording temporarily take over as the leader of the bodyguards. He's also very reliable, so you can go with peace of mind. It won't affect me much. You... hey, don't leave, I haven't finished talking yet."

Watching Hela leave with an unfriendly expression, Han Xiao helplessly scratched his forehead and put away his expression.

It was also good to let Hela go out and gain experience. The opportunities to take action by his side were few and far between. Increasing some experience would help her stimulate her potential and become Beyond Grade A.

He just didn't expect Ames to run out to gain experience too. After hearing that she was defeated by him two years ago, Ames focused on cultivation. Now she actually stopped being a shut-in. It seemed like she was really determined to work hard.

With Ames by her side, Hela's personal safety was guaranteed, but Han Xiao still decided to equip some mechanical troops and mechanical bodies on their spaceship as insurance.

They're working hard, so I can't be idle either…

Han Xiao entered the quantum network vision and asked Phillip:

"How is the collection of Qi training methods going?"

"Master, I have already filtered out the options with higher value for you, please check them, buzz."

A list appeared in front of him, all of which were high-quality Qi training methods that could be bought on various interstellar markets, from different races, civilizations, and esper groups, with various names.

After just a glance, Han Xiao made a decision.

"Buy them all for me."