Chapter 1408 - Fishing and Response (1/2)

While Han Xiao was thinking, the individual forces of both sides had already retreated from the battlefield, but the fleets were still exchanging fire. The densely packed particle beams crisscrossed, shattering the shields and armor of countless battleships. All kinds of large war weapons took turns and the border defense circle blocked the World Tree vanguard team outside the territory with extreme firepower.

After beating the World Tree experts away, the Beyond Grade As temporarily retreated to the Siebert Fortress to rest. They returned to the resting room in high spirits and greeted Han Xiao who was watching the battle.

“Well done, everyone. This is a great victory!”

Han Xiao nodded with approval.

“Haha, I used to think that the World Tree experts were difficult to deal with, but now I feel they’re just so-so.” Sun Hunter jumped onto the table and laughed like a hero.

“Of course, you guys did not waste your time for nothing the past ten years. I’ve seen all your progress.” Han Xiao smiled.

Hearing this, everyone could not help but smile. They were in a good mood.

When facing the enemy again, everyone realized that they had relaxed quite a bit. The enemy’s improvement was limited, but their own improvement was huge. This was undoubtedly the result of His Excellency Black Star’s ten years of special training.

The Beyond Grade As deeply experienced the growth brought by the special training and their gratitude toward Han Xiao grew deeper. They looked at Han Xiao with admiration and respect.

More than ten years ago, the World Tree had given them a lot of psychological pressure, and they felt that the World Tree was extremely difficult to deal with after a few exchanges. However, with Black Star as their confidence, they no longer had any psychological trauma.

After more than ten years of fermenting, Han Xiao had gained more respect. Because there was an intrinsic difference between a Transcendent and the Beyond Grade As, he had subtly improved the attitudes of many Beyond Grade As toward him. The way the Beyond Grade As viewed him now was similar to how Calamity Grades respected and supported the Beyond Grade As. The concept of superiors and subordinates was more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and most Beyond Grade As had already accepted the changes in their relationship.

“It’s all thanks to Aurora that we were able to achieve such a great victory,” Beyoni said with admiration.

Hearing this, everyone started bootlicking.

There were no casualties in this victory and it was naturally Aurora’s contribution that forced the World Tree experts back. Her healing power was stronger and more accurate than ten years ago and many Beyond Grade As were eager to suck up to her.

“It’s alright. I just did my job.”

Aurora was used to being humble, expressing her fear of being the MVP. At the same time, she secretly glanced at Han Xiao, anticipating his praise.

Han Xiao did not see the look in her eyes. He smiled and said, “Speaking of contributions, EsGod’s killing this time… cough, forcing the Subduing Tree King to die is also a great contribution.”

Everyone was stunned and turned to look at the calm EsGod.

Although EsGod had performed a meritorious deed, he had a grudge with many of the people present. Now that they were fighting side by side, everyone had a complicated impression of him.

EsGod glanced at Han Xiao. “If the Subduing Tree King was not afraid of your ambush, he would not have self-destructed so easily. Tree Kings indeed live up to their name. He’s not that easy to deal with.”

Hmm… although you’re humble, when I think about how you played with the Subduing Tree King, I feel like you’re posturing…

Han Xiao thought to himself and waved his hand. “You still contributed.”

EsGod smiled and did not continue.

What was the use of contributions? He would not be allowed to revive. He did not care if he made any contributions. It was just a mission from the Underworld.

At this moment, Kasuyi rubbed his chin and said, “It’s a pity that the Subduing Tree King self-destructed too decisively, causing the enemy to retreat in time. We did not cause more casualties to the enemy, and we only managed to kill about ten enemy Beyond Grade As. Among them, only the Subduing Tree King was a powerful individual.”

“This isn’t a big problem. It might be a good thing if we look at it from another perspective.” Han Xiao waved his hand and smiled. “Think about it, since the Subduing Tree King died in battle, the ones in charge of the overall situation will have to be changed. If we had heavily injured their Beyond Grade As in this wave, then even if the next Tree King wants to fight, he probably won’t have enough force. Now that we have left the World Tree with a relatively intact high-level strength, the new Tree King will have the chips to fight again in a short period.” “There’s such an explanation?” Kasuyi was surprised. “What’s so strange about that? My goal is to seal a sufficiently powerful Tree King. If they shrink back, how am I going to attack? I hoped you guys wouldn’t seriously injure the enemy this time. This is called baiting the big fish. Killing the Subduing Tree King is enough for now.”

Han Xiao nodded.

Hearing this, one of the revivors laughed and said, “Haha, it’s a good thing we didn’t join the battle this time, or we would have ruined your plan.”

“Of course, we can’t just reveal all our trump cards in just a probing battle. We will catch them off guard next time.” Han Xiao smiled.

The Revivors and some of the new Beyond Grade As originally felt that it was a pity that they did not make a move this time, but they were relieved now and focused on the big picture.

They gathered together and analyzed the results of the battle for a while before dispersing to do their own things. From time to time, they would look up at the live broadcast of the battle. At this moment, they had the upper hand, so there was no need for them to attack again. Han Xiao chatted with Ames and browsed through the deployment of the Galactic Alliance Army. Suddenly, he felt a squeeze beside him. Jotina walked over and sat beside him.

Han Xiao turned around and saw Jotina staring at him with a burning gaze, as though she wanted to swallow him alive. “What are you doing now?” Han Xiao raised his brows.

“I want to stay by your side.” Jotina licked her lips.

“Then sit properly. Don’t come close.”

Han Xiao was helpless.

He knew that Jotina had always been craving for his body and had rejected her many times. However, she had never given up and kept pestering him.

In the past, Jotina would restrain herself because of the huge gap between them, but ever since she became a Beyond Grade A, she became more and more unrestrained. Especially when everyone was on standby at the frontlines, this woman kept harassing him.

“No, I want to lean on you.” Jotina did not hide anything and hugged his arm boldly.

Han Xiao had no choice but to pull his arm out. However, Jotina leaned her head on his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Don’t you think this is the wrong time? Can’t you be mindful of your image?”

Han Xiao’s mouth twitched. After all, Jotina was a Beyond Grade A who was willing to stay in the army, so it was not convenient for him to beat her up.

“It’s alright, you guys continue.” The Beyond Grade As glanced over, not surprised at all. They were already used to it.

“…Do you think I’m air?”

Ames looked at the two of them and could not take it anymore.

It would have been fine if Jotina had sat on Han Xiao’s other side, but this woman had snatched her seat and pushed her to the side. Wasn’t this a provocation?

“This is your exclusive seat? Can’t I sit here?” Jotina looked back at her with hostility.

Ames could not be bothered with her. This was not the first time Jotina had targeted her, and she was speechless.

She crossed her arms and looked at Han Xiao. “You look very comfortable.”