Chapter 1393 - Destroying The Spirit (1/2)
“There’s no need for me to elaborate on the potential of this Esper Ability. Just this ability alone can match up to hundreds or thousands of Esper Abilities. Work hard and develop it.”
Han Xiao smiled at Evans.
“Understood.” Evans nodded, feeling the burden on his shoulders become heavier. Hila and the others sighed at how lucky Evans was. Not only was he talented, but he had also received Black Star’s nurturing and protection, so he did not have to grow like EsGod. He would definitely have a place among the Beyond Grade As in the future.
Everyone could not help but turn to look at Gaud, who was locked up, and pity flashed in their eyes.
Regardless of whether this guy had anything to do with EsGod or not, just this encounter alone was enough to make him miserable. He had thought that he would be free to do whatever he wanted after advancing to the Beyond Grade A realm, but he had been targeted by Black Star and had his abilities taken away. In the future, he could only watch others use his Esper Ability to soar in the universe and snatch away all the achievements that should have belonged to him… The few of them did not have a deep impression of Gaud. Now that they thought of him, they almost used the word ‘tragic’ to replace his facial features.
“What do you plan to do with him? Leave him to the dynasty?” Hila suddenly frowned.
“I’ll hand him over to the dynasty and explain his identity and origin. The dynasty will deal with the rest.” Han Xiao did not mind. Hila shook her head. “I don’t think it’s appropriate. If the dynasty executes Gaud, he might be able to regain his abilities through the Sanctum Revival. Since we’ve already become enemies, it’s better to put an end to future problems.” “Tsk tsk, if we’re talking about being ruthless, you’re the one who’s ruthless…” Han Xiao raised his brows and waved his hands.
“With the revival mechanism of the Sanctum, Gaud will most likely be able to regain his ability. However, the quota for the revival of the Sanctum is now up to me. Whether he can revive or not is up to me. Even if the three Universal Civilizations master the revival method on their own in the future, it won’t be a problem. Who knows what will happen in the future? If there’s a situation, I can just send him to the Underworld and have another fighter.”
Fortunately, Gaud was already locked up by the imprisonment device and could not hear anything from the outside. Otherwise, he would be even more hopeless. This time, Han Xiao changed the topic and smiled at everyone.
“Alright, everyone knows each other now. After some time, I will promote him to the Deputy Army Commander and let him join the association.” “Isn’t it a little too early?” Evans could not help but ask. “My ability is easily feared. Should I continue to hide my identity?”
“You’re already a Beyond Grade A, so it’s time for you to make a name for yourself. Besides, you’re going to participate in the battle, so practicing your cooperation with others in advance is also useful.” Han Xiao squeezed his shoulder and said, “Furthermore, with me around, you don’t have to worry about the hidden arrows behind your back. Other than enemies, no one can do anything to you.” “Alright.”
Evans nodded.
Training in secret for decades was naturally very difficult. Furthermore, he had just advanced to the Beyond Grade A realm, and it was time for him to make a name for himself. Although he felt that continuing to hide his identity was the best choice from Black Star’s perspective, he did not want to continue hiding. Knowing that he could finally debut made him happy.
The others naturally did not have any objections, but they were muttering in their hearts. With such a powerful person joining them, he would definitely be the strongest Deputy Army Commander in the future. They had to stand aside.
Even Hila strongly suspected that she would not be able to defeat Evans when he grew up. “This won’t do. If this goes on, my position will be compromised!”
Hila was alarmed, and a sense of motivation exploded in her heart. It was one thing to be under Black Star in the army, but she did not want to see anyone else standing on her head. If not for the fact that Black Star was looking for her, she would have gone into seclusion in Soul Terminal for a decade.
Central Galaxy, Arcane Church border. A large official fleet was stationed at the border outpost, welcoming a spaceship with the Black Star Army insignia. The spaceship stopped at the dock. Han Xiao walked down with Hila and Evans, only to see Wuornos waiting with a high-ranking official of the church beside him.
“I didn’t expect you to pick me up. Do they need to trouble you for such a small matter?” Han Xiao raised his brows.
“After all, the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter is a weapon given to me by the church. Since it is going to be unsealed, I have to be there,” Wuornos nodded slowly.
Han Xiao glanced at it, clicked his tongue, and joked, “Stop bullsh*tting. I think the church is obviously worried that I might do something to it, so they called you over. How sad. I said that I would fulfill the deal, so I will definitely return the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter to you. Are you so suspicious of me?” Wuornos secretly rolled his eyes, too lazy to reply.
‘A few days ago, you exposed the matter of Gaud. How can we not worry?
Furthermore, your credibility has always been erratic. Who in the entire universe doesn’t know that your personality is unpredictable, sometimes good and sometimes bad? Who would dare to completely believe you before the truth comes to light?’ Wuornos cursed silently, waved his hand, and got the Arcane Church soldiers to bring over a piece of Spacetime Amber. It was the piece that sealed the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter.
“Your Excellency Black Star, please.” The Arcane Church official coughed and raised his hand in an inviting gesture.
Han Xiao glanced at him but did not say anything. He took out the Spacetime Amber and poked it lightly. The next moment, the Spacetime Amberwhich the Federation of Light and Arcane Church had been studying for many years but could not break-burst like a bubble. The Ten Thousand Deity Scepter, which was fixed in midair, suddenly fell. Before it even landed, Wuornos grabbed it and quickly checked it. After confirming that there were no problems, he nodded at the Arcane Church official.
Seeing this, the Arcane Church official’s tensed body finally relaxed. He let out a breath and smiled. “Thank you, Your Excellency Black Star.”
“What are you thanking me for? It’s just a deal.” Han Xiao did not mind. Instead, he teased, “Why don’t you check for a while more? Don’t forget that I’m the Transcendent now. Who knows, I might have done something that you guys won’t be able to discover in a while?”
“…Cough, you really know how to joke.” The Arcane Church official’s expression froze. Although he had said that, he was not sure in his heart. He secretly gave Wuornos a look. The corners of Wuornos’ eyes twitched, and he had no choice but to lower his head and examine it carefully again. “There’s no hurry. Take your time to check, we have plenty. You have to be suspicious till the end.” Han Xiao chuckled.
“You’re exaggerating…”
The Arcane Church official smiled awkwardly.
After more than ten seconds, Wuornos raised his head again and glared at the Arcane Church official. “No problem.”
“That’s good. If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving.”
Han Xiao nodded and brought Hila and Evans onto the ship. They took off and headed toward the Crimson Dynasty. This trip was just to unseal the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter.
After watching the spaceship leave, the Arcane Church official finally heaved a sigh of relief. He took the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter from Wuornos and solemnly placed it in a special container, letting the soldiers take it to the main ship to store it and wait to ship it back to their mother planet. Although this item was Wuornos’ weapon in name, it was actually something that belonged to the Arcane Church.
“After nearly a hundred years, the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter has finally returned to us…”
The Arcane Church official sighed, but he realized that he was not as excited as he had imagined.
The Ten Thousand Deity Scepter was a single-target trump card that targeted individual strength. In the past, it would indeed cause people to tremble in fear. However, the times had changed completely. Beyond Grade As had the benefits of the Sanctum Revival, so its effect was greatly weakened.
Furthermore, Black Star had also opened up a new level of power. The destructive power of the Ten Thousand Deity Scepter would probably not be able to threaten him at all, not to mention that he had the Spacetime Amber as a defensive treasure…
The situation was so dire that he could not be happy!
The Arcane Church official had a complicated expression on his face. He turned to look at Wuornos and sighed. “You have to succeed. In terms of individual strength, the Arcane Church will have to rely on you to compete with Black Star.” “Don’t worry, I won’t fail again.”
Wuornos nodded slightly and replied casually, but his mind was not on that. He was thinking about Evans, who had followed Han Xiao just now.
He could also sense the aura of a Beyond Grade A from this stranger, and he even felt that this guy was not simple.
‘Strange, since when did Black Star have this unfamiliar Beyond Grade A beside him, and he seems to be his subordinate…’