Chapter 196 It's Not Your Child

Seemingly noticing Han Xiao's confusion, the King of Unsealed World explained in a deep voice:

"This secondary dimension is nurturing one of my children. It's quite special. It was stolen when it was still an embryo and hasn't fully formed yet. Those dimensional entities that stole it intend to devour it once it matures, so I hope you can retrieve it while protecting that secondary dimension from shattering."

"So it's not your old... cough, I'll do my best." Han Xiao coughed and asked, "By the way, what's the background of those dimensional entities?"

The King of Unsealed World shifted its posture, making a rustling sound, and slowly said:

"They are foreign dimensional entities. I was born in this area, and this entire region is my territory. Originally, I was the only Overlord-level lifeform stationed here, without any natural enemies or competitors. However, since those dimensional entities arrived here through a spatial storm, my situation has changed. They've set their sights on me, settling down on the edge of my territory. I've tried to expel them many times, but I've failed. However, they can't do anything to me either..."

As the King of Unsealed World narrated, Han Xiao quickly understood the situation.

Secondary dimensional worlds have independent ecological models. Due to the elusive nature of space, the division of regions is generally based on certain special secondary dimensions or Overlord-level lifeforms as landmarks. For example, the King of Unsealed World's controlled territory is a representative stable area. The areas outside these regions are like the desolate universe belt of the main universe, but not as desolate. Instead, they are filled with unknowns.

This is like a time of warlords vying for territory, except the scope is too vast and the boundaries are unknown. Most stable areas are unaware of each other's existence and don't want to be discovered by outsiders. After all, the environment here is more treacherous, making it difficult to nurture civilizations, and the lifeforms that are born here are more focused on the law of the jungle.

However, order will also be born amidst chaos. A small number of stable areas do communicate with each other. For various reasons, their reputations spread, connecting some stable areas, just like primitive tribes discovering each other in prehistoric times, forming a new composite power ecosystem.

And the King of Unsealed World is a member of a composite ecosystem, knowing the coordinates of several stable areas, and has been living in peace.

In short, the King of Unsealed World's situation is that a local tyrant encountered a strong outsider. The secondary dimension is so large, but the other party refuses to leave and even wants to take advantage of him, leading to a neighborly dispute.

From the mental information shared by the other party, Han Xiao obtained information on these dimensional entities. These were summaries of the King of Unsealed World's experiences in dealing with them over the years, showcasing their various abilities.

However, this information was only of minimal reference value to him. As long as he truly fought, he could obtain more detailed information through the interface's combat information. Han Xiao didn't take the King of Unsealed World's exaggerated descriptions of the enemies based on past impressions too seriously.

Although secondary dimensional worlds are bizarre, as long as no one reaches a higher level, the peak Super A Grades of the main universe are still the absolute apex predators of the food chain. No matter how famous the dimensional gods are here, they can't act tough in front of him.

"I understand the situation. Send a projection with me."

Han Xiao's tone was casual. With a sway of his body, a Lord's Avatar separated, and surging mechanical force arcs erupted from within, pouring into the Lord's Avatar, activating the Lord's Descent state.

He didn't plan to leave here. He would leave his main body behind to keep an eye on the King of Unsealed World, lest it make any small moves. Sending a Lord's Avatar was enough to resolve this mission.

"Alright, if you don't mind, I hope he can temporarily bear my power. It will only benefit him and not harm him, consider it a small apology."

The King of Unsealed World raised an arm and waved it. Harrison spun around and landed in front of Han Xiao. His eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes, looking dazed as if he had just woken up from a coma.

As soon as he saw Han Xiao, Harrison's eyes quickly focused. He slowly recalled the encounter before he fainted. His face twitched, revealing an unbelievable expression:

"Your Excellency Black Star?! I... am I still alive?"

Han Xiao pressed down on Harrison's shoulder. Sparks of electricity emerged from his fingertips, gently shocking him, causing him to say "Ouch." Then, he looked at the interface before retracting his hand and nodding lightly. "Your vital signs are all normal. It's good that you're alright."

"I still remember the fleet being attacked... Did you come to save me specifically!"

Harrison was immediately moved.

He still remembered the last memory before he fainted. The overwhelming black tide engulfed the entire fleet. The fleet had no resistance. He didn't have time to do anything. In that instant, he thought he was done for. His mind subconsciously flashed with Jenny's always stern, beautiful face and her shiny forehead, and his heart was filled with reluctance and despair.

Now, waking up and seeing Han Xiao, Harrison's uneasy heart instantly calmed down. Emotions such as fear, panic, and tension instantly vanished. He knew that with Black Star's arrival, he was safe.

Before he could ask about the reason for the incident, Harrison noticed that his body involuntarily turned around, looking behind him. At the same time, a mental message sounded in his mind:

"Kid, I am the King of Unsealed World. Relax your body and mind, and accept my infusion."

Turning his head, Harrison saw the bizarre scenery of this dimension, as well as the terrifyingly large body of the King of Unsealed World. A primal fear rose from the depths of his soul, like a coldness spreading through his bone marrow, instantly freezing his body.

But this feeling subsided in the blink of an eye. If he were alone, Harrison felt that he might be driven mad by fear, but thinking of Black Star, this Daddy-level powerhouse, standing behind him, an unparalleled sense of security instantly dispelled all the panic in his heart.

Without fear, the explorer's soul was immediately ignited. Harrison looked at the King of Unsealed World, his tone unknowingly filled with exuberant curiosity:

"Your Excellency Black Star, what is this thing?"

"He's not a thing, he's called the King of Unsealed World, a lifeform from a secondary dimension, a recycler." Han Xiao casually replied, then patted Harrison's shoulder and said, "Listen to him, relax, and let it enter your body. It won't hurt."

As soon as he finished speaking, the King of Unsealed World's eyes blinked at the same time. Immediately afterwards, the surrounding black mist seemed to be drawn in, whistling and rushing towards the bewildered Harrison, entering his body.

Soon, thin black and red lines appeared on his body surface, like bulging blood vessels, but they were chaotic and still wriggling randomly. However, Harrison didn't feel any pain, only a feeling of heat all over his body.

In a place he couldn't see, every cell in his body was being baptized and washed by the black mist-like energy, undergoing benign mutations in the direction of optimization. Although he was still a low-level esper, his basic physical qualities were rapidly improving.

After a long while, the black and red lines on Harrison's body surface converged on his chest, turning into a mark. This represented the contract concluded by the King of Unsealed World. With it, he could remotely borrow the King of Unsealed World's power in most environments.

Dimensional god entities like this can project power to lifeforms through contracts. This is also their main means of entering the main material universe. Some religious sects in the galaxy are connected to dimensional gods, and the Underworld imprint on Han Xiao's body is a similar thing.

The amount of borrowed power depends on the contractor's individual strength on the one hand, and the level of the contract on the other hand. And for Han Xiao's sake, the King of Unsealed World concluded the highest level contract. In times of crisis, the King of Unsealed World could even temporarily take over, providing "Old Grandpa substitute" service.

Harrison had this kind of treatment entirely because of him.

'Damn, high-level lucky halo is really...'

Han Xiao secretly gnashed his teeth in envy.

At his current level, he was already the source of luck for those who possessed the lucky halo. Because of his existence, Harrison could turn this danger into a fortuitous encounter.

If I could have met a backer like myself when I was weak, that would have been awesome!

Unfortunately, I've already reached this height, and not many people are qualified to rely on me... Han Xiao sighed inwardly.

At this moment, Harrison's pupils had turned completely black. The King of Unsealed World had taken over his body and nodded in greeting:

"I'm ready. Shall we set off now?"

Han Xiao nodded, manipulated the Lord's Avatar to take out the dimensional shuttle vehicle, brought Harrison along, and disappeared in a flash of light.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered something and took out the container imprisoning Babuenrica from his pocket. "Oh right, I captured this guy, forgot to return him."

The King of Unsealed World glanced at the container, a humanized look of disgust showing in its eyes. "Keep it, release it after you're done with business."

Han Xiao curled his lips and put away the container. It seemed that this liquid's claim of being the King of Unsealed World's confidant was indeed a boast.

The Lord's Avatar needed to travel for a while. Han Xiao rose into the air, sitting cross-legged and hovering at the same height as the King of Unsealed World's head. The two of them were staring at each other.

...

The Lord's Avatar set the dimensional coordinates provided by the King of Unsealed World. The vehicle traversed all the way and arrived at its destination in no time.

This was still a black secondary dimension, but unlike the doomsday-like scene on the King of Unsealed World's side, the black here exuded a sense of tranquility and peace.

Han Xiao could sense that the energy of the entire secondary dimension was flowing towards the same location, and in that direction, an incomplete life signal was faintly stirring, the entire dimension was nurturing something.

"This is the place. Those dimensional entities have been stationed here. Be careful." The King of Unsealed World conveyed the message through Harrison.

Han Xiao nodded, opened the Dimensional Legion Barracks, summoned an endless mechanical legion, and at the same time, urged some of the war soldiers to combine, forming a normal version of the Mechanical Deity, ready for battle.

At this moment, several powerful energy sources approached from different directions. Three gigantic figures that blotted out the sky rapidly occupied their vision, each with different appearances. They were the foreign dimensional deities occupying this place, and they brought a strong sense of oppression as soon as they appeared.

"Who is it?! How dare you disturb our... Holy crap, Black Star!"

"We can't win, run!"

The three dimensional entities immediately turned around and ran as soon as they saw the Mechanical Deity, even faster than when they came.

Seeing this, Han Xiao and the King of Unsealed World were both stunned.

He thought he would have to take action to solve the problem, but he didn't expect these dimensional entities to run like startled rabbits as soon as they saw him, as if they really knew him.

Could it be that my reputation has really spread in the secondary dimensional world?

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes as his mind raced.

——These three dimensional entities are outsiders, maybe they ran from near the shallow layers... Could it be that when I was traveling with Ames decades ago, I accidentally beat up some dimensional deities who had no self-awareness and acted as third wheels, so my reputation spread?!

While Han Xiao pondered the reason, his hands didn't slow down. The mechanical legion immediately surrounded and intercepted them.

These three dimensional entities couldn't even deal with the King of Unsealed World, let alone withstand a one-sided massacre in his hands.

Han Xiao originally wanted to kill them, but since the other party recognized him, he slightly controlled his strength and left them alive.

After a beating, the three bruised and swollen dimensional entities sat in a row in front of him, only obedient.

"This..."

The King of Unsealed World's face twitched. The development of the situation was not quite what he had imagined.

The powerful outsiders that he had tried his best to drive away couldn't even get away when they met Black Star, and were even caught back and beaten up, causing him to feel somewhat disillusioned.

Seeing Black Star take action with his own eyes, the King of Unsealed World became even more apprehensive while also being thankful that he hadn't acted rashly. The top powerhouses of the main material universe were indeed not to be trifled with.

While he was having these thoughts, Han Xiao stood with his arms crossed, curiously interrogating the three dimensional entities.

"Where did you three hear my name from?"

"We... we saw you kill a dimensional deity..."

The three dimensional deities, who were powerful enough to dominate a region in the secondary dimensional world, had become extremely docile at this time, telling the whole story in one go.

After listening, Han Xiao realized that there was indeed a reason for these three guys running to the King of Unsealed World's territory.

These three dimensional deities were originally stationed near the "shallow layer of secondary dimensions" controlled by the three Universal Civilizations. Because the Universal Civilizations were expanding there, the three had long planned to migrate.

Decades ago, when he and Ames were traveling, they passed by that area and beat up another dimensional deity. The three witnessed the tragic scene and became fearful, so they decided to migrate, entering the deep layer of secondary dimensions. They finally arrived at the King of Unsealed World's territory many years ago. They had finally encountered a lone wolf, intending to devour the King of Unsealed World before continuing to advance.

But the three didn't expect to be unable to defeat him. They originally wanted to leave, but coincidentally discovered this secondary dimension that was nurturing a special embryo. They instinctively felt that eating this life would be of great benefit to themselves, so they stayed.

"What a coincidence."

Han Xiao's mouth twitched, not knowing what to say.

If this mission were to be done by someone else, the difficulty would be in line with the high reward. Ordinary Super A Grades would basically be free food in front of the three dimensional entities. But for him, he almost didn't even need to lift a finger. Having a high reputation was that convenient.

"Um, we've told you everything we know, can you let us leave..."

One of the dimensional entities said cautiously.

"Don't even think about it."

Han Xiao refused without hesitation.

At this moment, the King of Unsealed World couldn't help but speak. "Black Star, this secondary dimension has been taken back. I'll reoccupy it first."

As he said that, black liquid matter emerged from his body, wanting to refill this dimension and turn it back into his territory.

Han Xiao was about to agree, but suddenly paused, had a whim, and changed his mind. "Don't be in such a hurry, I want to see what the embryo looks like first."

"My child hasn't formed yet, is there a need for that?"

"It's the first time I've seen this phenomenon, I'm curious."

Han Xiao replied casually, turned his head and flew towards the place of gestation. The King of Unsealed World had no choice but to follow behind.

After advancing for a distance, Han Xiao saw a gray-white sphere suspended in the center of the secondary dimension, like mist being condensed together, and then wrapped in a translucent amniotic membrane. Energy poured in from all directions, nourishing the embryo.

In his perception, this embryo had an incomparably vigorous vitality, as dazzling as dozens of stars.

Han Xiao leaned closer and took a look inside. In the gray mist flowing in the amniotic membrane, there seemed to be a long figure flashing by, graceful like a dragon.

The King of Unsealed World followed, helplessly saying, "It hasn't been born yet, there's nothing to see."

Han Xiao ignored him, raised his hand and stroked the embryo, finding that although the amniotic membrane was very thin, it was very tough.

Just then, the interface popped up with an item description.

Han Xiao glanced at it, his movements suddenly stopped, and then he slowly turned his head to look at the King of Unsealed World, a smile playing on his lips.

"You said... this is your child?"

"What's wrong?" The King of Unsealed World met Han Xiao's gaze, suddenly feeling a little guilty.

"What a load of bull, no wonder you risked driving me to help you reclaim it, so it's this kind of peculiar item... You were betting that I wouldn't discover the wonders of this thing, weren't you?"

Han Xiao flicked the embryo with his finger, his playful tone carrying an irrepressible surprise, and grinned.

"Playing nine parts truth and one part false, huh? I almost fell for it."