"As Black Star said, the time is not yet ripe. Continuing to wait is what we should do," Sorokin said with a smile.

"Indeed, we need more fresh blood." Manison nodded, then glanced at the new Super-A Grades present, making his mechanical body display a virtual expression, a smiling face bubble popping up above his head.

*You old geezer, you're quite good at acting cute…* Han Xiao thought subconsciously when he saw this.

Hela couldn't help but turn her head to look at Han Xiao, hesitating to speak.

She hadn't expected that this group of Super-A Grades would gather to discuss such a grand topic.

The meeting gradually turned in a magical direction. For Hela and the other new Super-A Grades, the topics these big shots were discussing were too profound, and they could only listen silently, not qualified to interrupt at all.

*Publicly discussing this kind of topic in one's own territory, won't that cause trouble…?* Hela worried secretly.

Noticing Hela's gaze, Han Xiao gave her a reassuring look.

Ames noticed the exchange between the two, so she tapped Han Xiao with her force field, making him turn his head over, and whispered, "You held this meeting, actually with the same purpose in mind, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have let Manison use your territory to say such important things."

"Everything is within my calculations," Han Xiao raised his eyebrows.

After arguing for a while, someone finally stated their position.

"Although we can't form an alliance, our circle does need a closer relationship," Kant said in a deep voice. "Our exchanges need to be more frequent."

"The Shattered Star Ring is a suitable reason," a neutral peak Super-A Grade slowly spoke. "In the past, due to the restrictions of camps and regions, the intersection between us was limited. But now, the forces of everyone will enter the Shattered Star Ring. This star field will become a platform for our communication, to a certain extent getting rid of the previous restrictions… Therefore, we need a bridge, a messenger."

Hearing this, everyone subconsciously turned their heads and looked at Han Xiao.

In the explored universe, Super-A Grade forces cannot expand at will, and are restricted by advanced civilizations and various rules, dividing this class to a certain extent. But in the future, everyone present will be able to enter the Shattered Star Ring, which is very meaningful. Even if only branches of the many Super-A Grade forces enter, it will cross regional restrictions to a certain extent, facilitating the communication of all Super-A Grades, promoting the unity of the class, and giving everyone's partial power the opportunity to unite completely.

And this requires a bridge to form the core of information and resource transfer for the Super-A Grade class in the Shattered Star Ring, like glue, sticking everyone together.

To do this, one must have deep roots in the Shattered Star Ring, and the Black Star Army is the largest force in the Shattered Star Ring besides the empire…

The best candidate to build the bridge is none other than Black Star!

More than seventy Super-A Grades staring at one person, even without malice, the pressure was terrifying. Han Xiao took a deep breath and smiled slightly.

"If you need it, I am happy to do this."

In fact, this was originally one of Han Xiao's goals. Although the process was a bit different, he still got what he wanted.

All along, Han Xiao had the Black Star Army lay the foundation in the Shattered Star Ring, and part of the deeper reason was to obtain this qualification.

Since he had become a member of the peak individual power, he had to face this problem. Although the butterfly effect he caused had changed the plot, whether the World Tree War broke out before or after the Super-Power Calamity, he had to make plans for himself in advance.

If he becomes the link of the Super-Power Calamity, he can grasp more initiative.

As the pinnacle of individual power, unless they become rulers, there is no such thing as absolute loyalty to collective power. From the beginning, the two were in a relationship of mutual use. Grand Technician Han never thought of exhausting himself for any force. Even children know that eggs cannot be placed in one basket, and he must prepare other paths for himself… Even if the probability of a cunning rabbit dying and a hunting dog being cooked is very low, he will not ignore it.

The interests of different classes cannot be truly unified. Unless one is willing to be used as a pawn, or everyone becomes orange juice together, complex problems can never be simplified.

The relationship between enemies and friends often changes, and only class interests are the most reliable covenant.

"Your Excellency Black Star is responsible."

Everyone nodded to Han Xiao, smiled, and withdrew their gazes.

"I would like to reach a tacit understanding with everyone." Manison looked around and said solemnly: "When that day really comes, as long as someone raises their arms and calls out, I hope everyone will respond."

"You will see it," Kessuye said lightly.

Everyone nodded and reached a consensus.

Normally, they do not form alliances. Under normal circumstances, everyone still fights for their respective camps, but once the time is ripe, everyone is willing to take action.

…

Everyone talked about many things, and after two days and two nights, the meeting officially ended. Many Super-A Grades said goodbye and set off to leave the Black Star Army one after another.

Manison and Kessuye walked together on the road to the dock, talking softly.

"The content of this meeting will inevitably reach the ears of the three major civilizations. You are not concealing anything. Are you not afraid of angering the Federation of Light?" Kessuye asked.

Manison smiled, "Even without this meeting, caution still exists, so it's better to give them some pressure and increase our bargaining chips… With Black Star around, the Federation of Light cannot do without me, and vice versa. The difference in camps restricts us, and also restrains them."

"Anything is possible," Kessuye shook his head, "When a tool has different thoughts, no matter how useful it is, it can be discarded at any time."

"We are not tools." Manison's tone was calm, "Remember, we represent the pinnacle of individual power. Everyone is a treasure of this universe, not just the embodiment of violence, but also a precious special gene pool. We represent the infinite possibilities of evolution, and we have never been small figures to be slaughtered… If you want to abandon us, you will always have to pay the price."

"I understand, you are so anxious, also for self-protection." Kessuye glanced at him, "Have you finally realized that your power is too strong?"

Manison didn't answer, suddenly paused, and sighed, "It's a pity… The Hetero-God is gone. Although he was not one of us, he was still a bit useful. If he hadn't stood on the opposite side of the three major civilizations, I don't know how much help he could have brought us."

Kessuye's tone was strange, "You know his lifespan was not long to begin with, right?"

"…What do you want to say?"

"Hehe, it's nothing, just… he must be more aware of his life expectancy than anyone else." Kessuye smiled.

…

After the meeting ended, the days passed by, and the outside world gradually discovered an abnormal phenomenon.

— All the Super-A Grades who participated in the meeting were surprisingly low-key, without any conflicts breaking out.

Originally, with so many Super-A Grades gathering, it was full of unstable factors. Everyone thought it would affect the security of the star field, and there would probably be some Super-A Grade battles. However, from beginning to end, these big shots were very restrained, keeping the Shattered Star Ring stable.

The entire universe was shocked and uncertain about this, causing a wave of speculation.

The root cause of these Super-A Grades restraining themselves must be the meeting held by Black Star.

What exactly did Black Star talk about to make so many Super-A Grades behave?!

The public opinion continued to spread, and finally, Han Xiao arranged for someone to reveal inside information — Black Star summoned all the foreign Super-A Grades to stand up for the Shattered Star Ring and demand that everyone not cause trouble and maintain the security of the star field.

As soon as the news came out, the Shattered Star Ring was in an uproar!

The first feeling of countless local interstellar citizens was gratitude!

Look, how responsible Black Star is. In order to maintain security, he did not hesitate to risk summoning so many Super-A Grades to his own territory. He is simply a peace envoy with great love!

A Super-A Grade who is willing to speak up for us is a responsible person!

Moreover, Black Star's approach was very effective. So many Super-A Grades were all persuaded and did not cause trouble, fully demonstrating that Black Star has a great influence and can respond to every call.

It is our blessing to have such a person in charge of the star field!

For a time, Han Xiao's reputation in the Shattered Star Ring began to soar, and his reputation was excellent.

Having done such a deed, countless interstellar citizens did not mind letting Black Star speak for the Shattered Star Ring.

The power and status of the leader of the star field were finally recognized by the interstellar citizens, and he was in the limelight for a while, and the light of all local forces was suppressed.

For the Black Star Army, this meeting was like a man-made propaganda activity. Only by being good at doing things can one gain fame and status.

The meeting itself was also a memorable event. It was rare for so many Super-A Grades to gather together, enough to be recorded in history.

On the Internet, more and more people believe that this is a symbolic event before the opening of the Shattered Star Ring, and gave it a nickname, calling it… [The Council of Gods]!

…

[You have gained 2 points of Universe Legendary Rating]

[Universe Legendary Rating: Person in charge of the Shattered Star Ring — You have gained the recognition of this star field. From now on, you are qualified to speak for the Shattered Star Ring!]

[Universe Legendary Rating: Initiator of the Council of Gods — After many years, many Super-A Grades have gathered again. As the initiator of the event, you have been recorded in history!]

"Council of Gods? Why not call it the Martial Arts Conference or the Mount Hua Sword Discussion?"

At the headquarters of the Black Star Army, Han Xiao looked at the prompts on the panel and couldn't help but complain.

Apart from the name, he was quite satisfied with other aspects. He gained two points of Universe Legendary Rating, which was a great harvest.

In addition, the task of maintaining the stability of the star field issued by the Crimson Dynasty was also completed, harvesting tens of billions of experience points, and also obtaining a lot of Crimson Dynasty contribution points.

Now that Hela has become a Super-A Grade, he is qualified to exchange for the ultimate knowledge of the Esper Ability system from the empire. The contribution points have a new use. The more Hela owes him, the easier it is to bind her to the army.

After completing the empire's task, Ulan Riel specifically called to praise him, but never mentioned the conspiracy of the many Super-A Grades… But everyone did not hide it, it should be said that it was an open conspiracy.

The three major civilizations would naturally not be kept in the dark about this. Since they didn't say anything, Han Xiao roughly understood the empire's attitude. The other party knew that it was useless to question their allies, and they tacitly understood each other.

"There is no problem in the Shattered Star Ring…" Han Xiao played with a palm-sized pet robot, talking to himself: "Next, we just have to wait for the empire to sound the horn of the era."

…

With so many Super-A Grades setting an example, other forces did not cause trouble either. Everyone was obediently waiting for the Shattered Star Ring to open.

Han Xiao's behavior kept the situation in the star field stable, and everyone was concentrating on making preparations, and the days passed by in waiting.

Months passed, and finally the agreed day arrived.

On this day, the empire officially announced the opening of the Shattered Star Ring, and all the cross-star field stargates leading to the Shattered Star Ring were activated!

At the same time, Han Xiao's panel popped up a prompt for the opening of the new version. The players who had been away for a long time finally logged in!