Chapter 967 - Changing the Tracks of Destiny (1/2)
The meeting then carried on for half a day and ended after Tarrokov introduced the various objectives of the second exploration phase.
“There is one final thing. Take note of any strange occurrences during the exploration. We saw plenty of organizations trying to secretly enter the Flickering World during the first phase, and we took various measures to wipe these stowaways out. However, we would still miss some of them out. If any of you discover any stowaways, you must give chase.”
The Flickering World was still in a stage of lockdown, and many organizations attempted to sneak into the Flickering World. Everyone present was extremely clear that these stowaways were generally troops from the various Star Cluster or Super Star Cluster Civilizations, or organizations hired by them.
Because the first exploration phase was already completed, these stowaways had already run into the later unexplored regions and their whereabouts are unknown. The dynasty had also sent some troops to give chase to these stowaways but had little results to show for it.
The way the dynasty saw it, the best way to deal with such a situation was to continue with their exploration. In any case, these stowaways would have nowhere to escape when their main troop arrived.
After the end of the meeting, the various representatives of the organizations reported the details of the meeting to their upper echelons. A portion of the Beyond Grade As did not leave immediately and stayed back to chat with each other.
After chatting for a while, Tarrokov walked over and got Han Xiao to have a private conversation with him.
Both of them walked to the side, and Han Xiao was a little curious.
“What’s the matter?”
“Can’t I come to you for a chat if there isn’t anything?” Tarrokov chuckled. “However, I do indeed have something. The Garu Star Cluster and Russo Star Cluster are neighbors, and your territory is in the region between Russo and Garu. Your territory can be part of the long-term transportation route, and a portion of our troops will go through your territory. We may also need you to help transport some resources.”
“Alright.” Han Xiao agreed immediately.
Since the dynasty had given him the seven Star Systems, he had absolute control rights over the territories. Since the contract had already been established, the dynasty could not make any decision within his territory and had to seek his permission first.
Allowing the troops from the other organizations to pass through his territory would bring him more benefits than costs. He would be able to set up a proper resource transportation route within his territory and also cement his position as the core of the Garu Star Cluster.
Being in charge of the transportation route meant that he would also be in charge of logistics to a certain extent. The amount of benefits that came from being in charge of logistics was something that everyone clearly understood. During the first exploration phase, the Black Star Army was the Exploration Pioneer, and after gaining their own territory during the second phase, they had even more benefits.
After finishing what he had to say, Tarrokov suddenly suppressed his voice and said, “Did you receive the news? Cries within the dynasty to open up the sales right of the Evolutionary Totem have started again.”
Han Xiao nodded and was not too bothered. “It doesn’t matter. They won’t affect me anyway.”
The division within the upper echelons with regards to the Evolution Cube could not affect his status at the moment. In the past six years, none of the upper echelons had targeted him because they knew that it was useless to do so.
“I know, but you should be more careful,” Tarrokov said softly. “I heard that a Ruler candidate wishes to receive the support from these factions…”
Upon hearing that, Han Xiao could not help but say with a teasing voice, “You’re telling me such news? Aren’t you afraid of them taking revenge in future?”
“Ah, I didn’t mention any names, and besides, will you expose me? Furthermore, the faction that I am in doesn’t really like his methods.” Tarrokov smiled.
Han Xiao then came to a realization. He then understood that Tarrokov did not only come to warn him but also had a political objective.
The next Dynasty Ruler would always be trained when the current Ruler was still in power. These candidates would usually be high officials of the dynasty with various different factions supporting them from behind.
There could only be a single Ruler. Thus, some of the candidates who knew that it would be difficult for them to be chosen or had a huge ambition would try to obtain more support during this period.
In his previous life, Urranrell’s service period had ended not too long after the Flickering World storyline.
The dynasty would not change because of a new Ruler, but the style of the dynasty was changed subtly with the style of the new Ruler. For example, the way they dealt with competition, subsidiary civilizations, and their Beyond Grade A allies.
The Ruler of the dynasty would be chosen internally, and apart from some special circumstances, the allies of the dynasty would not be able to influence the position of the Ruler.
Thus, it was more important for a candidate to obtain the support of the various factions rather than fawning over the Beyond Grade As. Although Han Xiao was surprised about the situation that Tarrokov had mentioned, he was not too shocked.
In any case, he already had plenty of targets stuck on him, and he would not mind a few more.
“Heh, a candidate is only a candidate, and he may not be the future Ruler.” Han Xiao smiled.
“You’re right. I also thought so.” Tarrokov nodded.
After pausing for a while, he suddenly said, “I still have something to ask you.”
“What is it?”
“How well do you understand the inheritance that EsGod left behind?”
Why would he suddenly bring EsGod up? Han Xiao was a little puzzled.
“Isn’t his inheritance already spreading throughout the universe? Which aspect are you referring to?”
“Ah, this matter is related to you… Do you remember the spatial coordinates that you gave us previously? The ones that EsGod was looking for.”
These words sounded like thunder in Han Xiao’s ears, and he tried to suppress his shock.
Those spatial coordinates were the key to the World Tree!
Why would he ask such a question? Has the Crimson Dynasty found something already?
“Have you guys found anything?” Han Xiao asked in a low voice.
“I don’t know. I am not a researcher.” Tarrokov shook his head. “However, the head of the research team in charge of EsGod’s inheritance seems to have some idea about the data. He asked me to ask you about the situation back then.”
After the inheritance of EsGod was leaked, the spatial coordinates were hidden within the wealth of information and seemed extremely insignificant. The research team would rather spend their time researching other things rather than this set of coordinates without any records.
But after spending a few years, the research team had almost finished their research of the majority of EsGod’s research and thus set their eyes on the mysterious coordinates.
“I only coincidentally found EsGod searching for these coordinates, and I am not clear about the details.”
Han Xiao heaved a sigh of relief and hid the truth with a perfunctory response.
“Alright.” Tarrokov was not too suspicious of the reply.
After a casual chat, Han Xiao turned off the long-distance projection and returned to his room. He then heaved a sigh of relief with a look of resignation on his face.
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Following the meeting’s conclusion, the Crimson Dynasty announced the start of the second exploration phase to the universe.
After the first exploration phase, the Black Star Army was already extremely familiar with the procedures and made sufficient preparations. They also began their exploration during the start of the second exploration phase.
He was assigned to explore the Russo Star Cluster this time with many exploration troops accompanying him. The job of every organization was more carefully detailed and orderly.
Han Xiao’s [Flickering World] Main Storyline Mission was also refreshed when the dynasty announced the start of the second phase.
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[Flickering World] Second Chain Mission Completed.