Chapter 138 This Guy…

“This fellow…”

Watching the broadcast on the virtual screen, the Hierarch of the Void Spiritual Church’s gaze darkened.

The Civilization’s direct descendants were mostly staunch loyalists. From the perspective of the three great civilizations’ leaders, reviving the direct descendants was naturally for them to continue serving, wishing to possess their loyalty for eternity. However, people’s hearts could change, especially after experiencing death. Even the direct descendants were difficult to avoid changing.

Having dedicated a precious life to the civilization, they felt that the debt was cleared and were unwilling to be driven again. Hilbert’s thoughts were human nature in the eyes of the three leaders. However, understanding was understanding, but it did not align with their current interests.

If it were peacetime, the three leaders wouldn’t mind the other party’s thoughts of retirement and might even grant him a meritorious title to highlight Hilbert’s past contributions to the civilization, thereby increasing the loyalty of other direct descendants. However, the current situation was different, and with Black Star’s revival transaction conditions in place, the three leaders were somewhat troubled.

Back in the arena, after Hilbert finished speaking, the atmosphere once again fell into silence.

Hilbert scanned the surroundings, then looked at Han Xiao and asked, “What do you think?”

Han Xiao did not respond immediately, but instead turned to look at Kesuye with a meaningful gaze.

Kesuye was stunned. “Huh? Why are you looking at me?”

“Nothing, just taking a look.”

Han Xiao withdrew his gaze.

Tsk, the Void Spiritual Church really produces traitors…

Although Hilbert’s behavior of expressing personal demands didn’t exactly qualify as treason, it affected the mentality of other resurrected individuals. It was estimated that in the eyes of the three great civilization leaders, it was no different from treason.

Han Xiao flashed various thoughts, smiled slightly, and nodded.

“Your request is reasonable. There is indeed no rule that says that becoming a Civilization’s direct descendant means working for it forever. Even ordinary people have the opportunity to retire. A meritorious person like you who died for the civilization naturally has this right.”

“So you have no objections?”

Hilbert raised an eyebrow.

“I personally understand, but this matter is not up to me. The slots for your sanctuary revival were purchased from me by the three great civilizations. Only a deposit has been paid so far. If the three great civilizations want to reduce the number of slots, I can take them back.”

Han Xiao spread his hands and continued, “In times of war, every resource must be used effectively. If you can’t demonstrate your value, I estimate they won’t be willing to pay.”

“In that case, then take back my life.”

Hilbert opened his arms, his face calm, appearing ready to be slaughtered.

Seeing this, the crowd felt complicated, frequently glancing between Han Xiao and Hilbert.

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, his mind crystal clear.

Was this guy really willing to give up the second life he had finally obtained? That was obviously impossible. This was nothing more than retreating as a means of advancing, confident that the three great civilizations would not kill him. Otherwise, it would be no different from forcing and threatening other resurrected individuals. This would violate the initial intention and cause more Super A Grades to feel a sense of shared grief, leading to wavering and further undermining the loyalty of some direct descendants, making them feel like they were forever enslaved.

Just as Han Xiao was about to speak, he suddenly received a message from the three great civilization leaders. He glanced at it and couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.

“Heh, you can rest assured. The three great civilizations just stated that they will still pay the full revival fee for you and will not take back your life.”

The three great civilizations reacted quickly, unwilling to damage the loyalty of more direct descendants, and had to make a statement while holding their noses.

“That’s good.” Hilbert lowered his arms without changing his expression, as if he had expected it.

Immediately afterward, he turned his head and pointed at the direct descendants who had echoed him just now, asking:

“Since you didn’t reject our requests and don’t force us to participate in the war, we should be able to leave?”

Han Xiao smiled and slowly said:

“You’ve misunderstood. You can’t leave on your own. You can only go with us.”

Hearing this, the expressions of many resurrected individuals changed slightly.

Hilbert narrowed his eyes. “Do you mean to put us under house arrest?”

“You can understand it that way. Everyone has been dead for a long time and has just been revived. You don’t understand the current interstellar society, and the composition of forces is quite complex. Because the current war situation is tense, in order to reduce unexpected factors, we will conduct unified management. Before being allowed, no one can move freely.”

Han Xiao’s expression remained unchanged, but his tone faintly revealed an unquestionable quality.

This was a pre-determined plan. Even if they didn’t force all of these resurrected individuals to participate in the war, they wouldn’t let them move freely. Otherwise, there would be no need for him to bring so many Super A Grades to hold the line.

At this time, Garozell and his party couldn’t help but speak up.

“We’re the same?”

Han Xiao glanced at them, his face expressionless. “You fought to the death against the World Tree, so you naturally don’t need to receive such treatment. Stand over here.”

In fact, he didn’t want to let these people go, but he needed to take care of the mentality of the Association members behind him. Differential treatment was still necessary.

Sitting in his current position, he had to mediate and balance the ideas of all parties. It was human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It was of course unlikely to imagine that a single roar would make everyone with different stances give up fighting for their own interests.

Garozell and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Under the gaze of both sides, they left the position of the resurrected group and stood among the Super A Grade crowd behind Han Xiao. As long as they obtained the benefits they wanted, they naturally had no intention of continuing to stand on the same side as this group of resurrected individuals.

Many Super A Grades glanced at Garozell and the others, naturally not with disdain. Most of them felt it was to be expected.

Hilbert did not speak, but the neutral resurrected individuals were unhappy.

“What is the duration of the house arrest?” A resurrected individual with dark-gold skin spoke in a deep voice, his aura even more oppressive than Hilbert.

Everyone looked over, and the various Mechanics felt a jolt in their hearts.

Nifaga the Great, the first God Seat Mechanic in history and the founder of the Mechanical Deity Church!

All Mechanics with the blessing of the Mechanical Deity Church were enjoying his protection. For Super A Grade Mechanics, this was like a founding patriarch.

Han Xiao nodded in greeting and explained:

“Your Excellency Nifaga the Great, the house arrest does not have a fixed duration. Everything depends on the specific situation. We will conduct long-term one-on-one audits of everyone. Only after determining that there will be no unexpected factors will you be allowed to leave.”

Hearing this, another neutral Super A Grade spoke, sneering:

“You formulate the standards for the audit, and you can say whatever you want. I’m curious, will we be kept under house arrest indefinitely if we don’t agree to participate in the war?”

Han Xiao turned to look over.

The person who spoke was named Igonanaz, nicknamed ‘Flowing Flame’, a peak Super A Grade. He was a transformation-type Esper and from the same era as Dirron. He was also a prominent figure who died in the Dusk of the Gods. At this moment, he looked at Han Xiao and the others with undisguised hostility in his eyes.

This time, a bunch of fierce individuals were revived. The crowd was full of experts and hidden dragons. There were many extraordinary characters everywhere.

“Of course not.”

Han Xiao casually replied, his mind racing.

The three great civilizations’ direct descendants, the Super Cluster Civilization’s direct descendants, and the Super A Grades whose deaths were unrelated to the three great civilizations were unlikely to engage in radical actions even if they were unwilling to participate in the war. However, the situation was completely different for those who died at the hands of the three great civilizations or in the Dusk of the Gods. Their hatred was deep, and these were the difficult thorns to deal with.

Igonanaz coldly glanced at Hilbert and the other resurrected direct descendants, and indifferently said, “You received fees to revive this group of direct descendants, but we neutral Super A Grades were revived voluntarily by you, right?”

“You could say that.” Han Xiao nodded.

“Heh, I thank you for letting me live again and owe you a favor, but if you want to use this favor to coerce me into fighting against foreign enemies for the three great civilizations, that’s impossible!”

Igonanaz stood with his arms crossed, streaks of scarlet flames wandering over his body, and the temperature in the arena soared rapidly. His tone was resolute.

“I clearly tell you, I will never accept the three great civilizations’ house arrest. This is imprisonment. They will never let go of us victims of the Dusk of the Gods. I want to leave now. Who wants to leave with me!”

Rumble!

As soon as he finished speaking, many Super A Grades who had died in the Dusk of the Gods burst forth with their auras, echoing him with their actions, and some neutral Super A Grades who were unwilling to accept the house arrest also stood up, wanting to leave this place with the strength of the group.

Vast energy fluctuations spread out, and the alloy ground buzzed and vibrated, with one depression after another appearing.

The three great civilizations’ direct descendants, the Super Cluster Civilization’s direct descendants, and some neutral Super A Grades who didn’t intend to take action immediately retreated to the side. They had no intention of helping either side and were determined to watch the show and prepare to act according to the situation.

The Super Cluster Civilization’s direct descendants who had retreated to the side secretly communicated mentally.

“We’re not taking action? This is a good opportunity to break through.”

“I contacted the higher-ups just now. They told us not to act rashly and to listen to their arrangements for the time being.”

Mabro paused, staring at Han Xiao, looking him up and down in surprise, and added:

“Also, the higher-ups specifically instructed me not to join in the fun and provoke that guy called Black Star… or we’ll die.”

At the same time, the aura of Igonanaz and his party quickly rose, and they were eager to move. The atmosphere in the arena suddenly became tense, on the verge of breaking out.

Seeing this, Han Xiao’s smile gradually faded, and he slowly said:

“We don’t force participation in the war, but detention is necessary. There’s no room for negotiation on this point. Everyone is a senior with status. I don’t want to resort to force, but if you make it difficult for me, I can only make you suffer a little. Don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit.”

After speaking, the many Super A Grades behind him spontaneously dispersed, forming a semi-encirclement, trapping Igonanaz and the others in the middle.

“Humph, that’s more like it.” Igonanaz’s aura was boiling, and he shouted, “Thinking of solving the problem with words alone, you’re dreaming. Either obediently step aside, or make me submit with your fists. This is the rule between Super A Grades. If you want to stop me, give it a try!”

Bang!

Surging flames gushed out, fueled by his stamina, as if never extinguishing. The alloy of the surrounding ground melted instantly!

Igonanaz’s body changed instantly, his size ballooning, transforming into a giant-like bizarre creature, as if breaking through his skin from the inside out. His appearance resembled the demons from hell depicted in some religions, with immortal flames swirling around him.

In the next moment, his four reverse-jointed long legs stomped fiercely, and the whole person shot toward the outer space of the planet, like a rising fiery meteor, extremely fast, trying to break through the encirclement.

This was a signal. Many resurrected individuals who had stood up with him each displayed their abilities and attacked the surrounding Super A Grades. A torrent of energy erupted suddenly, instantly igniting the chaotic battle. The earth was constantly shattered under the collision of Super A Grade abilities. Almost in the blink of an eye, sinkholes like craters were blasted out. From outer space, it looked as if the planet had been pierced hard by a cone, smashing a portion of the outer shell.

“Take them down!”

Han Xiao stayed in place, waving his hand, and watched some of his companions take action.

Although there were a few powerful guys among these breakaway individuals, Ke Ke Zi and Old Man Black weren’t pushovers either, and there were also Klotti, Oulu, and many other direct descendants helping out, enough to suppress Igonanaz and the others. There was no need for him to personally go into battle.

Sure enough, as soon as Igonanaz rushed into outer space, a huge silver mechanical deity was rapidly generated, with visual effects almost covering the entire firmament. It overlooked the planet from outer space and slapped down hard, instantly smashing Igonanaz back to the ground.

Bang! !

The alloy land collapsed suddenly, twisted and shattered, and the meteor-like Igonanaz smashed out a ring-shaped valley.

What a move, Buddha’s Palm…

Han Xiao’s eyelids twitched, the sense of déjà vu strong.

On the other side, a light flashed in Kesuye’s eyes, and endless psychokinesis surged out like a landslide, filling every inch of space, almost nowhere to hide. Continuous mental blasts shook the movements of many breakaway individuals out of shape.

The other resurrected individuals didn’t intervene and retreated to the edge of the battlefield. Even having only withstood a little bit of the psychokinetic aftershock, they felt a stinging pain in their brains and were secretly amazed.

“These later generations of Super A Grades are not simple…”

“Less than a third of them have taken action, and they can already stop them. I don’t think they can escape.”

“The Black Star leading the group hasn’t taken action yet. His strength level should be about the same.”

Many of the resurrected individuals who were watching the show whispered to each other, also taking this opportunity to observe the combat power of the Super A Grades of this era.

They had just been resurrected, lost their weapons, and most of them were not in their peak state, especially the Mechanics among them. If these Super A Grades were really powerful, making them see no chance of breaking through, they would wisely accept the house arrest.

Manison and Kesuye led a group of Association members in a fierce battle with Igonanaz and others, quickly defeating one resurrected individual after another who was not in a complete state. However, there were many opponents, and there were still peak Super A Grades. On the Association members’ side, many people were injured.

Igonanaz, who was covered in wounds, avoided Manison’s psionic cannon fire and collided with the Association’s ‘Savage Beast’ Metus. Exchanging injuries for injuries, he took a few punches head-on, closed in, and slapped his hand with sharp claws heavily on Metus’s chest. Concentrated explosive flames were infused into Metus’s body through a skill, and they exploded suddenly.

Boom!

The flames swelled, and Metus shot out backward from the smoke, crashing to the ground. The momentum was unabated, and he plowed out a rift valley. His body was billowing with black smoke, as if burned from the inside out, and he was badly injured.

But at this moment, Aurora raised her hand and shot out a life energy, hitting Metus. The charred flesh fell off one after another, and new flesh grew out. The injuries disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“Recovery Ability!”

Igonanaz’s expression changed, and suddenly a flash of inspiration occurred. He abruptly adjusted his direction and charged toward Aurora.

After a series of fierce battles, he had already discovered that a hard breakthrough was unlikely. He couldn’t break through the blockade of Manison and Kesuye and had already shown some signs of softening, but when he saw Aurora’s abilities, he suddenly had an idea.

Since the three great civilizations were resisting foreign enemies, then recovery-type Espers must have important strategic significance for high-level combat power. If he controlled the recovery-type Esper and used her as a hostage to negotiate with these people, he might be able to leave successfully!

Igonanaz had made up his mind.

He would try one last time!

At the same time that he switched attack targets, all the Super A Grades on the Association’s side were furious.

Aurora was their trump card against the World Tree, a strategic weapon to maintain the advantage of high-level combat power. Could this guy actually want to put their only healer in danger in order to break through?!

Even the direct descendant Super A Grades like Klotti who hadn’t taken action couldn’t help but feel anger. They turned into streams of light and charged toward Igonanaz.

This scene was like poking a hornet’s nest. Igonanaz was taken aback, but not only did he not stop, but he accelerated his speed, more convinced that this trick would work.

The many resurrected individuals were also taken aback and were preparing to continue watching the show, but at this moment, a powerful fluctuation that moved everyone suddenly swept out!

Buzz——

Han Xiao’s figure teleported in front of Igonanaz, and the next moment, the black mechanical deity rose from the ground, his tone grim:

“I know you have a grudge against the three great civilizations. It’s no problem letting you vent your anger, but you want to attack our important strategic figure. You’re courting death!”

Han Xiao didn’t hesitate, and with a wave of his hand, a forceful binding force field acted on Igonanaz, briefly holding him in mid-air. Then, an endless army of battle soldiers separated from the mechanical deity and endlessly fired at Igonanaz.

Round after round of firepower strikes didn’t stop, and the power was not reserved at all. Igonanaz was blasted to a pulp. No matter how he dodged and fled, the mechanical troops chased after him and bombarded him non-stop.

“I surrender! Stop hitting me!”

Igonanaz hurriedly begged for mercy, but Han Xiao turned a deaf ear.

The Super A Grades who were rushing to support stopped and watched the battle. The many resurrected individuals who were watching were also in turmoil, with looks of shock on their faces. It was impossible not to see that this was a killing intent.

Whether Igonanaz surrendered or desperately counterattacked, Han Xiao ignored them all. After chasing and killing him for a while, he finally bombarded the other party to death, leaving only a fragmented body falling from the sky.

The breakaway battle in the arena had long stopped. Everyone watched as Han Xiao went to the sky and the earth to ravage and kill Igonanaz. No matter how Igonanaz counterattacked, he couldn’t escape Black Star’s control at all. The gap in combat power was a crushing disparity, as if an adult was bullying a child, arbitrarily kneading them at will.

Just as many resurrected individuals were surprised that Black Star had made such a cruel move, Hela reached out and grabbed Igonanaz’s corpse, pulled out a soul from it, and threw it into the Underworld, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

Seeing everyone’s eyes on her, Hela didn’t care and snorted coldly:

“Black Star can give you a new life, and he can also take your lives. If you continue to be ungrateful, I’ll send all of you to the Underworld!”