Chapter 1313 - Ahead (2/2)
Putting this random thought behind, Han Xiao continued discussing with the others.
The meeting only ended after discussing matters for more than an hour. Everyone left relaxed and excited.
Han Xiao deactivated his remote projection. The moment his sight returned to the office, Phillip popped up. “Master, hum… you have an advanced encrypted message. It’s from the Super Star Cluster Alliance, hum…”
“Yoho, looks like their patience is running out.”
Han Xiao opened the message, and it was an invitation from the Super Star Cluster Alliance to meet him in person.
He was not surprised. The association was originally working with the Super Star Cluster Alliance against the three Universal Civilizations. Now that it had stopped fighting the three Universal Civilizations, the Super Star Cluster Alliance became alone again.
Plus, the Beyond Grade As belonging to the Super Star Cluster Alliance who were in the meeting earlier definitely passed on the information about the agreement, and the Super Star Cluster Alliance would certainly be worried that the association and the three Universal Civilizations might work together again. Hence, they hastily came to test his stand.
Ten minutes later, in the Super Star Cluster Alliance conference room, the various leaders gathered and sat in their seats apprehensively.
Han Xiao’s remote projection appeared in the room and immediately felt all the eyes focusing on him.
The Star Arc Civilization leader said with a deep voice, “Black Star, we agreed to fight the three Universal Civilizations together. What’s all this?”
Han Xiao shrugged and said, “The goal of conflict is peace. The association’s goal has already been achieved, so of course, there’s no longer a need to continue fighting the three Universal Civilizations. This is beneficial for the association.”
“What about our agreement?”
Han Xiao said slowly and calmly, “Our agreement consisted of four terms. Other than the first one being fighting the three Universal Civilizations together, the other three are all related to resources partnerships, which we can continue to do.”
The Star Arc Civilization leader could not help but ask, “What if the three Universal Civilizations have a problem with that? Will you ignore our agreement because of it?”
“Since the three Universal Civilizations have recognized that the association can take care of the virus itself, it’s an indirect way to admit that others have no right to interfere with the internal affairs of the association. Which galactic law did we violate by forming an alliance with you guys? So what if they have a problem with it?” Han Xiao shrugged. “Maybe we can change one of our terms from fighting the three Universal Civilizations together to the association not attacking the Super Star Cluster Civilizations actively other than to retaliate. Besides, the Sanctum Revival allocations I promised you guys are still effective.”
They were quite surprised to hear this. They were already prepared for Black Star to stab them in the back, but for now at least, Black Star seemed to have no intention of doing that.
Han Xiao smiled and said, “Frankly, we don’t trust the three Universal Civilizations, so we need to have a backup plan, which is why we’re willing to maintain a good relationship with the Super Star Cluster Alliance. Also, you guys provided help when the association was troubled by the trade law, so personally, I’m willing to continue working with you guys. I have that much decency.” “I see…” The Star Arc Civilization leader was relieved.
Although this felt as wrong as cheating, Black Star keeping the promise of the Sanctum Revival allocations given to them was good enough.
After the participants made their stands, no matter how wild the conspiracies were, the matter calmed down very quickly. The galactic residents and the organizations gradually went back to their normal lives.
As the trade law was removed, the various channels of the association reopened, gradually regaining business. However, the plan of uniting the black markets was still ongoing and carried out by the players. Big things happened every day, but life for ordinary people still had to go on. The issues between the three Universal Civilizations and the association went on and became just something people talked about over the dinner table, no longer brought up every single day.
However, under the calm surface, a storm was brewing. The three Universal Civilizations were secretly preparing for war while exploring the wormhole data left by EsGod that was named ‘World Tree Path’.
With Han Xiao’s warning, the three Universal Civilizations were very cautious. They had yet to discover any life belonging to the World Tree Civilization.
At the same time, taking Han Xiao’s suggestion, the three Universal Civilizations formed a joint expeditionary army to enter the deep layers of the secondary dimensions in search of the so-called main body of the World Tree.
At one of the dynasty’s outposts in the secondary dimensions, an enormous expedition fleet had gathered, carrying out its last checkup before departing. The dock was filled with the three Universal Civilizations’ soldiers with serious expressions on their faces.
Han Xiao stood on the dock and watched this.
Harrison stood beside him carrying a backpack. Not knowing what to do, he said softly, “Your Excellency Black Star, what is the fleet searching for? Why do I have to participate in it?”
Han Xiao patted his shoulder. “Searching for something that will affect the fate of the explored universe.”
“Must I go?” Harrison was on the verge of tears.
He was still young, yet to be that experienced senior explorer from Han Xiao’s previous life. Plus, the World Tree war had not broken out yet, so people were not all on their highest alert, nor could he prioritize other things above his life.
Traversing into the deep layers of the secondary dimension was no easy mission. They had to pass through countless strange secondary dimensions, so god only knew what situations they would run into. Any mistakes could cause severe damages. Plus, communication was not convenient, meaning they would be like a fleet that advanced deep into enemy territory without having stable communication with the rest.
“What are you so afraid of? Didn’t I give you a lot of equipment? They’re more than enough to protect you in times of danger. You even have a Lord’s Avatar and a Throne with you. I can teleport over anytime.”
Han Xiao slapped his forehead.
“I’m scared I’ll die before I can call you.” Harrison looked discouraged. “Plus, there are so many people participating. With or without me won’t make much of a difference, will it?”
Han Xiao sighed but could not reply. In his previous life, Harrison discovered the main body of the World Tree, but this time, who knew if the Goddess of Luck would help him again?
Furthermore, the World Tree’s main body was not without protection. Countless armies were stationed in the secondary dimensions around it; it was extremely dangerous. Once the fleet discovered them, it would be when they were discovered by the World Tree too.
However, without finding the World Tree’s main body, the chances of winning were extremely thin. Sending an expedition army in advance was already being one step ahead. Han Xiao was currently the only outsider working together with the three Universal Civilizations to find the World Tree. Other than Harrison, he had picked some trustworthy people to join the first batch of the secondary dimension expedition army, most of which were mechanical lives, along with some members of the Black Spirit Race.
As he comforted Harrison, the expedition fleet was finally ready.
Looking back several times every step he took, Harrison still entered the spaceship in the end.
Accompanied by the roaring engines made for travelling in the secondary dimensions, the joint expedition fleet slowly took off, turned into flashes of light, and disappeared in everyone’s sights, heading toward the unknown future.