Chapter 1177 Urnos’ Request

Han Xiao sighed, then calmed his mind, shaking off unnecessary thoughts.

No matter how vast the unexplored universe was, or how many powerful unknown civilizations existed, at least they were not related to him for the time being. The most important thing was to deal with the current problems. The focus was still on the war between the three civilizations and the World Tree.

As for the iteration problem, there was no point in thinking too much about it now. He couldn't deal with it for the time being.

“Although I have sensed the existence of the Super God Legacy, I only have a direction, and the distance is unknown. In that case, it's mostly like finding a needle in a haystack.”

Han Xiao mused to himself.

However, the perception field of vision was fixed, but people were alive, and the distance was not impossible to calculate. After all, the direction of perception could barely be regarded as a straight line. As long as he constantly changed his position to locate, he could still vaguely calculate which one was closer by measuring the deviation of the perception straight line.

However, on the cosmic scale, he didn't know how long he had to move to shift the perception direction, probably in units of galaxies or clusters. Although this method would take some time, it was currently the most effective method.

The only thing to worry about was that if the closest Super God Legacy was not around the explored universe, it would be a pain in the ass, and the journey would take an unknown amount of time.

“In any case, at least there are preliminary solutions to all three conditions. Let’s act according to this plan first.”

Han Xiao’s mood relaxed.

The three conditions had varying degrees of difficulty. The second item was the easiest, as long as he gave them a heads-up in advance and activated his “face-giving” ability. The third item, on the other hand, didn't know how much time it would take. He decided to start with the first item and contact Urnos.

Han Xiao immediately took out his communicator, found Urnos' private number, and dialed it.

After the last battle, the two could be considered acquaintances. After the ceasefire, they also exchanged private numbers.

The phone rang twice, and Urnos' projection appeared on the screen. He was wearing a solemn clerical robe, as if his daily prayer had been interrupted.

“Black Star? It’s rare for you to contact me. What’s the matter?”

Urnos asked, his tone emotionless.

Han Xiao smiled, but did not immediately get to the point. He began with polite greetings: "It's been a while since I saw you. I suddenly miss you a little."

"Is that so?"

Urnos' expression was indifferent, unmoved. He just looked at Han Xiao lightly, without saying a word, implying "Are we that close?".

Han Xiao stroked his chin, his tone quite interested: "Speaking of which, I've been curious recently. As the strongest of the direct descendants, why didn't the EsGods let you participate in the interception circle battle?"

"This is an internal secret and cannot be disclosed. If you are here to persuade me to participate in the war, then forget it." Urnos' tone was calm. "Do you have anything else?"

*Tsk*, so mysterious. Aren't the EsGods worried that you'll die in battle and lose their national weapon…

Han Xiao secretly slandered.

Seeing that Urnos' attitude was lukewarm, he didn't continue to beat around the bush and brought up the main goal of this trip:

"I'm looking for you this time to discuss something… I want to borrow the EsGods' national weapon once."

Hearing this, Urnos' eyes flashed, but he did not immediately refuse and asked in return.

"What do you want to do with it?"

"I want to try to break through to a new level. I feel that the EsGods' national weapon can come in handy." Han Xiao did not hide his goal.

"Oh? You want to try to take this step? As expected of the most talented Esper in history…"

Urnos' eyes lit up slightly, not surprised but delighted. He sized Han Xiao up and revealed a strange smile.

He had always been optimistic about Black Star, believing that Black Star was the most likely person to open up a higher level, breaking the "rising obstacle" in his eyes.

As long as a pioneer walked out of a path, those who came after would have something to follow. Whether successful or not, it would become an important reference for future generations. So, at this time, when he learned that Han Xiao was going to attack a higher level, Urnos was very happy.

"From my personal point of view, I am very willing to help you with this. Perhaps you can become a pioneer in exploring the path of individual strength, and I can also benefit. There is no reason to refuse you…"

Urnos smiled.

But before Han Xiao could answer, he changed the subject and shook his head:

"However, the EsGods' national weapon is not my personal property. If you want to borrow it, you must also seek the consent of the EsGods' church. If they don't agree, I can't lend it to you privately."

Hearing this, Han Xiao was not surprised and nodded.

"Of course I understand. Help me tell the EsGods' higher-ups that the conditions are negotiable. By the way, I also need you to say a few good words for me and try to persuade the EsGods' higher-ups."

"... Alright, I'll speak up for you."

Urnos hummed and did not refuse.

Besides the EsGods' higher-ups, no one could order someone like him to do things, but for the sake of Black Star's attack on a new level, he didn't mind helping.

The two chatted for a while before Han Xiao hung up the phone, secretly relieved.

The initial contact result was not bad. Urnos himself had no objections, so he only needed to settle the EsGods' church higher-ups later.

Of course, the EsGods' higher-ups would definitely not let go easily. He also had to take out some chips that they cared about. Next, he only had to wait for the EsGods to come to negotiate.

…

On the other side, EsGods Church, the Pantheon.

After Urnos finished his call with Han Xiao, he immediately contacted the EsGods Pope in a decisive manner and was very concerned about this matter.

With his status, he could directly talk to the EsGods Pope. Soon, the EsGods Pope's projection appeared on the screen.

"High Priest, what's the matter?"

The EsGods Pope was a little surprised. Urnos almost never took the initiative to look for him. Usually, he would call to issue orders. He was a little surprised to receive a call suddenly.

Urnos did not intend to chat and went straight to the point: "Black Star just contacted me and wanted to borrow the EsGods' national weapon. I'm here to discuss it with you."

The EsGods Pope was slightly stunned and looked at Urnos in surprise, almost unable to believe his ears.

"Borrowing the national weapon to an outsider?! Do you know what you're saying!"

"Black Star said that the conditions are negotiable."

Urnos' tone was calm.

The EsGods Pope suppressed the emotions in his heart and frowned and asked:

"... Why does he want to borrow the national weapon?"

"Black Star said that he wants to borrow the power of the national weapon to try to break through to a new level of individual strength."

"New level? Are you talking about above Super A Grade?!"

Hearing this, the EsGods Pope was shocked.

This was big news. As the leader of the current Super A Grade group, if Black Star successfully opened up a new level of personal strength, it would have an unknown and far-reaching impact on the internal structure and the World Tree war.

In fact, because of Black Star's record-breaking growth rate, the three civilizations were mentally prepared for Black Star to attack a higher level, but they did not expect it to happen so quickly. After all, Black Star was strong, but it had only been a few decades since he entered the Super A Grade, which seemed too young under the Super A Grade's life scale. It was only a stage from infant to teenager.

"... You want to help him?"

The EsGods Pope's tone sank.

Borrowing the national weapon also required Urnos' opinion. Since he was here to pass on the message for Black Star, he had probably already agreed, which made the EsGods Pope a little unhappy.

Urnos looked straight ahead, his tone calm:

"Why not? Wouldn't it be beneficial to the war if we had an extra powerhouse who was out of the ordinary?"

"That's what you say, but you know the significance of the national weapon, and the threat level of this Black Star…"

The EsGods Pope paused. Although he did not finish his sentence, his meaning was clear enough.

Because of the exposure of the truth about the Sanctuary Revival, the three civilizations' wariness of Han Xiao had further increased. Although they were focused on the war now and would not engage in internal friction, they did not want to see Black Star continue to become stronger, especially a new level that had never been seen before. No one knew what the level of strength would be.

Moreover, he had more concerns. During the Exploration Era, after the first Initial One successfully broke through, other Super A Grades emerged one after another like mushrooms after rain. No one knew if Black Star's entry into a higher level would drive other Super A Grades, and the importance of individual strength would further expand.

Urnos did not take it to heart and said slowly: "With my experience, the new level is not so easy to attack. Black Star is still in the experimental stage. If he does not fail a few times, he will basically not succeed. It is still unknown whether the national weapon can come in handy. The chance of his advancement failing is very high."

The EsGods Pope narrowed his eyes and did not speak.

Seeing this, Urnos paused and continued:

"... So I think that lending out the national weapon may not bring any benefits to Black Star, but we will definitely be able to obtain benefits from him."

"Then what conditions do you think we should propose?" the EsGods Pope asked quietly.

"What I mean is to ask to unseal the Wand of the Gods. It has been sealed for too long."

"Hmm… It's not impossible to consider."

Hearing this, the EsGods Pope narrowed his eyes and pondered.

The Wand of the Gods had long been frozen by Han Xiao with the Time Amber. It was originally taken by the Crimson Dynasty and returned in a joint operation, but the EsGods Church's research department was still unable to unseal it. They could only look at it but not use it. Currently, only Black Star could unlock it.

Releasing this universe treasure was still tempting. This was a powerful weapon that could kill individual strength and was useful both internally and externally.

At this time, Urnos struck while the iron was hot and said slowly: "I know that you are worried about accidents, but the national weapon has already fused with me. Even if Black Star has other thoughts, he can not do anything. The risk is very low, and in the current situation, the chances of Black Star turning against us are very small."

As the face of the EsGods, he had a high degree of right to speak, but he rarely made suggestions and generally did not care about things. However, he was now taking the initiative to speak for Han Xiao and very much wanted to promote cooperation between the two parties, and then observe Han Xiao's method of attacking the new level, using it as a reference.

Urnos was quite curious as to why Black Star felt that the EsGods' national weapon would help him attack a new level after so many years without any clues.

He had the national weapon for so many years, but he did not discover that it had this effect. Could it be that the EsGods' national weapon still had functions that he did not know about?

…

In the Netherworld Dimension, a beam of light flashed, and Han Xiao teleported to this place.

The two sisters were not here at this time. Hela was cultivating in the Land of Lost Souls. Aurora was still stubborn at first and buried herself in hard training, but later she could not help but go to the Land of Lost Souls together, so that Hela could cultivate while supervising her special training.

Therefore, three of the current four Super A Grade cadres of the legion were in the Land of Lost Souls. Only Rothere was staying outside to train Carrott.

Han Xiao activated his Super God Legacy vision and quickly swept through the Netherworld.

"There is no Super God Legacy here… It seems that I am overthinking it. I will ask Hela and the others to check it later."

Han Xiao shook his head and sighed, not holding out much hope.

After chatting with Urnos, he immediately came here to look for clues, intending to start from the people around him. If the handsome men around him really did not have the Super God Legacy, he would then carry out positioning calculations.

"Di di di—"

At this time, the communicator rang again. It was Urnos calling.

"He called back so quickly? It has only been a few minutes?"

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows and answered the call.

Urnos appeared on the screen and said directly: "Black Star, the EsGods church hopes to make a deal with you. The national weapon can be lent to you once, but you have to unlock the seal of the Wand of the Gods, and at the same time, make the next three Sanctuary Revivals free."

"Oh, three free times is too much. I am only borrowing the national weapon once. This price is too high. I think unlocking the Wand of the Gods is enough."

Han Xiao did not mind making a few Sanctuary Revivals free, but since he was negotiating conditions, he naturally had to fight for it.

The EsGods' request for the Wand of the Gods was one of the few possibilities he had envisioned. Because of the war and other factors, he had originally planned to unseal it, but now it was just right to use it as a bargaining chip.

The two negotiated for a while and did not haggle too much. They quickly reached a consensus. The price was set at unlocking the Wand of the Gods and a 30% discount on the next three Sanctuary Revivals.

"Then it's settled. Notify me when you need to borrow the national weapon."

"Alright, in addition to that, maybe I will need your assistance. We'll talk about it later."

"Alright."

Urnos finished speaking and hung up the phone in a decisive manner.

Han Xiao put down the communicator and pondered.

"This guy is really efficient. He is also very enthusiastic about a higher level, but he is actually so enthusiastic about helping me attack the new level. Could it be that he wants me to be a guinea pig… Hehe, no matter what he thinks, as long as I confirm that the EsGods' national weapon can act as a ‘stabilizer’, the first requirement will be solved. This is a good sign."

Han Xiao revealed a relaxed smile. Fortunately, he had the Wand of the Gods as a bargaining chip, which he had not used all along, or else it would not have been so easy.