Chapter 191 They Can Only ‘Hope’

The spaceship left the Infinite Consortium branch. Watching the Consortium branch building outside the side porthole get smaller and smaller, Han Xiao retracted his gaze and chuckled.

"I seized the opportunity well. Sorokin compromised..."

In his estimation, the success rate of the negotiation was about 70%. Even if he had all the advantages, he wouldn't dare say that he was 100% confident that Sorokin would give in.

Fortunately, his judgment of Sorokin's character was correct, and the result wasn't bad.

If it were any other Super A Grade with a violent temper, they would probably have already started fighting with him. However, Sorokin was good at being patient. It was probably not the first time he had encountered such a thing. After weighing the pros and cons, he chose to take the big picture into account and compromise.

"Speaking of which, Sorokin is so wary of showing his strength. I'm afraid there are many secrets..."

Han Xiao stroked his chin and muttered to himself.

This guy did not rely on the influence of his personal strength to develop his power like other Super A Grade organizations. He had almost no noteworthy achievements. The Consortium's huge foundation today was due to Sorokin's successful business operations, all of which were normal and legal businesses.

Advanced civilizations had always been very wary of Super A Grade forces that were not allies. As the top super-rich in the entire universe, the stronger Sorokin was, the more he would be feared. Commercial organizations were not warlords and had their own industry rules. Once targeted by the three Universal Civilizations, it would be difficult for the Consortium to operate peacefully again. Moreover, if others suddenly knew that he had been hiding his strength all along, this fear would double.

This was only one reason. Han Xiao also remembered the partial information displayed in Sorokin's interface. This guy had probably changed his identity many times and had been living in the universe with different identities.

No matter how many times Sorokin changed his identity, his ability would not change, so he avoided going all out. He also probably didn't want to be recognized by those with ulterior motives, perhaps having committed some major crime in the past, thus deliberately hiding his name.

"This guy is mysterious everywhere." Han Xiao shook his head. These were all speculations. Perhaps Sorokin had other plans.

However, no matter what secrets he had, he had made Sorokin suffer this time, avenging the suppression of the past twenty years.

Shareholders could receive huge dividends from the Infinite Consortium every year. This was not a small amount. Although it was not enough to make Sorokin spit out everything he had eaten, it could be considered compensation for the Legion's losses and a return of some interest.

Under normal circumstances, huge dividends were not given for nothing. Every shareholder position offered by the Infinite Consortium was targeted, with additional business cooperation between the Super A Grade shareholders, benefiting each other.

However, Han Xiao naturally would not let the Infinite Consortium share the Legion's business and channels. Otherwise, it would be giving Sorokin money. He had already decided to do nothing and only take the money, occupying the latrine without doing anything, specifically to cause trouble for Sorokin.

"With the Evolution Totem open and me getting the shareholder position of the Infinite Consortium, the Legion can make a fortune. The ample funds will support the Legion's continued expansion, and the stock price of the Germination Financial Group will definitely skyrocket."

Han Xiao calculated happily in his heart, took out his communicator, and sent a message to the contact person of the three Universal Civilizations.

Reaching a consensus with Sorokin was only the first step. He also had to register with the three Universal Civilizations to get their support and finalize the matter completely, because the issue of the Evolution Totem and the captives would make it not difficult.

After sending the message, Han Xiao let out a breath.

Now, the Empire, the Crimson Dynasty, and the Arcane Church had all expressed their views, and Sorokin had also suffered. This meant that the follow-up matters of the Black Star's Ascension to God were almost completed. If there was anything left to do, it was only the reckoning with the Traveler and the Super Star Cluster Civilization behind him.

The Traveler had already hidden, but Han Xiao knew which Super Star Cluster Civilization he belonged to. However, after thinking about it, Han Xiao did not plan to deal with the civilization behind the scenes for the time being.

One aspect was that the Super Star Cluster Alliance was now developing in a group, steadily expanding in the Free Competition Zone, and would not easily cause trouble, so there was no chance to attack. On the other hand, the three Universal Civilizations would not sit idly by and watch the Super Star Cluster Alliance develop in the Shattered Star Ring. They would definitely take action, and were probably still brewing. Therefore, Han Xiao decided to wait for an opportunity and cooperate with the three Universal Civilizations to give the Super Star Cluster Alliance a head-on blow, achieving twice the result with half the effort. This was much better than the Legion doing it alone.

"The matters are almost settled. The construction of the Super A Grade United Front platform must also be put on the agenda." Han Xiao's eyes darted around.

Manison and Kesuya, one was a director and the other was a movie emperor. After everything was over, they did not urge him. No matter what grudges they had in the past, at least in the Hela rescue battle, he owed them a favor, so he still had to pay attention to the United Front.

"The purpose of this platform is to take advantage of the Shattered Star Ring to integrate part of the forces of all the Super A Grades and to provide everyone with a reasonable communication platform, becoming a bridge to connect the Super A Grade class. It can't be secretly formed behind the backs of the three Universal Civilizations, nor can it be too high-profile... Hmm, United Front, United Front... Wait, United Front?!"

Han Xiao suddenly shuddered and quickly muttered a few socialist sixteen-character mantras before suppressing some subtle thoughts.

Unspeakable, unspeakable.

I'll go back and think about it.

...

At the same time, in the Secret Master's base far away in the Beast Ancestor's territory, he received Sorokin's communication request.

"Sorokin, what's the matter again?"

"Your Excellency Secret Master, I have bad news for you." Sorokin sighed.

"Speak." The Secret Master frowned.

"The transaction we talked about before has a problem."

The Secret Master was puzzled. "What happened?"

"I said I would keep the shareholder position for you, but just now, Black Star came over and threatened me with the general trend. You also know that because of the Evolution Totem, the three Universal Civilizations will definitely support him. In order to reduce the losses, I can only agree to his request."

"You mean, Black Star snatched the shareholder seat I reserved?" The Secret Master's expression changed.

"Sigh, that's right. I can get a new major shareholder seat, but it will dilute the shares of others. It's more troublesome and will take a lot of time to carry out some commercial operations to complete the capital increase. Otherwise, the other Super A Grade shareholders will not be happy." Sorokin could not take out his own shares, or he would lose control of the consortium.

"... Alright, we'll trade after you're done."

The Secret Master was helpless. He said he would cooperate again in the future, but in reality, he had already planned to cancel the transaction.

Sorokin was too unreliable.

I was the first to come...

The Secret Master did not have any temper with Han Xiao for snatching his lollipop. After all, in his opinion, Black Star did not know about this private transaction and was not targeting him specifically.

...

A few days later.

"Shattered Star Ring Super A Grade Development Union?"

In the Black Star Palace Legion Commander's office, Sylvia looked at a preliminary plan that Han Xiao had handed over and could not help but reveal a surprised expression.

Han Xiao rested his hands behind his head and put his legs on the table. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Is there a problem?"

"The problem is too big. The Empire will not agree." Sylvia said helplessly, "Openly uniting the Super A Grade forces, isn't this actively looking for trouble with the three Universal Civilizations?"

"What are you talking about? The Shattered Star Ring Super A Grade Development Union is a non-governmental organization that aims to resolve the conflicts between Super A Grade forces in the Shattered Star Ring and avoid the outbreak of armed conflicts between Super A Grades through negotiations and consultations, and jointly maintain the public order of the Shattered Star Ring. This is a good thing that benefits the entire Star Field, and it is also a natural idea that I had after experiencing this incident. I am just worried that there will be Super A Grades who will court death and be caught by me." Han Xiao looked righteous.

Sylvia was speechless and waved the document in her hand. "You know that these nonsense words can't fool the three Universal Civilizations, right?"

Hearing this, Han Xiao put away his righteous gentlemanly expression and rolled his eyes.

"Nonsense, what else can I do? If I want to unite the Super A Grade class, I have to find an excuse and put on a layer of skin. Whether the three Universal Civilizations believe it or not, we have to come up with a buffer."

Sylvia looked worried. "Is it too eye-catching for our Black Star Legion to take the lead? Especially the Empire..."

"So this is just a draft. I still have to pull some people in and establish the union first. Those who participated in the meeting of the gods will naturally join tacitly." Han Xiao shook his head.

Although there were various alliances among the Super A Grades, there had never been an overall guild, like the mercenary association, the alchemist association, or the superhero association. Although the name of this organization was the Development Union, in the eyes of discerning people, this was the Super A Grade Association of the explored universe.

As long as most of the Super A Grades joined this organization, they would be able to drive the newly born Super A Grades to join, and the scope of members would be wider than the Ancient Ones, encompassing the entire Super A Grade class.

If they used the appeal of the Super A Grades to continue expanding the scope of members, it might even evolve into a super-powered association in the entire universe. That would be terrible, because such associations were generally established by the three Universal Civilizations.

"The three Universal Civilizations will definitely not be at ease with this kind of non-governmental organization. They will definitely propose to let official personnel be stationed there. At that time..." Sylvia hesitated.

"I know what you mean. The Super A Grade is special, and the three Universal Civilizations do not want this kind of association to appear... However, it is precisely because we are Super A Grades that they can only 'hope' and not 'disallow'." Han Xiao said.

He knew very well that once such an organization was established, the Super A Grade class would no longer be a mess, and its nature would change. The three Universal Civilizations would definitely be vigilant. However, at present, the establishment of the Super A Grade Association was only to facilitate communication and not to do anything bad. Therefore, even if the three Universal Civilizations were afraid, they would not take any measures immediately.

However, it was hard to say in the future. The problem that the United Front could not avoid was the affiliation of the Super A Grades to their respective camps. This was the shackle created by the three Universal Civilizations, and they would not allow the Super A Grade class to get rid of it.

Moreover, the Mechanic Emperor wanted to unite the Super A Grade forces, while Han Xiao himself wanted to reduce the casualties of the Super A Grades and accumulate the high-end combat power of the explored universe. There was a deviation in their goals, and there might be differences at some point. At the same time, the Super A Grades themselves were not of one mind, and there were many problems.

"Legion Commander, you are playing with fire."

Sylvia looked worried. Her mind was full of information about the Dusk of the Gods. Now that the Black Star Legion was booming, she did not want to see the three Universal Civilizations liquidate the Super A Grade forces. If they did this, the Black Star Legion might also be included in the liquidation list.

The reason why the three Universal Civilizations' ruling position was unbreakable was precisely because the three of them joined forces to defeat the entire explored universe! She had no doubt that the three Universal Civilizations were willing to pay the price to kill all the disobedient Super A Grades in the universe in order to maintain their ruling position, even if they were allies.

Without the backing of a Universal Civilization, the Super A Grade was still a Super A Grade. The opposite was also true. Without Super A Grade allies, the Universal Civilization was still a Universal Civilization.

"You're thinking too much. Everyone has a sense of propriety and won't go that far. This is just a pilot project." Han Xiao let out a breath. "The existence of the Super A Grade is too sensitive. It affects the whole body. Now, we can only take one step at a time and observe the reaction of the three Universal Civilizations."

"Alright... Then I'll improve the plan."

Sylvia had no choice but to agree, after all, Han Xiao was the boss.

She stood up and opened the door, only to find that Feidin was standing outside, also looking for Han Xiao. The two entered and exited, brushing past each other.

Raising his head and seeing Feidin, Han Xiao's eyes lit up. He straightened his body and smiled. "Aren't you practicing singing today? Why are you free to look for me?"

"I know everything. You actually want me to act." Feidin said helplessly, "Can you discuss it with me in advance?"

"You're just being a star. That's your old job. Besides, the Legion needs you, so you can't refuse, right?" Han Xiao chuckled.

"Alright, acting is fine, but why am I the main character?" Feidin said speechlessly, "That director actually wants me to play you?!"

The character played by Feidin in the film was actually "Black Star".

Lucky people even have to be the main characters when they act.

"This arrangement is very appropriate. Only someone as handsome as you can play me and match the truth. Look, when the two of us stand there, people who don't know might think we're twins."

Feidin: "..."

Han Xiao laughed for a while and waved his hand. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. It's mainly because no one dares to play me. They can't bear the consequences of playing badly, and you're my person. You were also a star before, so that director arranged it like this."

"But I haven't acted in so long. Isn't it too child's play..." Feidin hesitated.

"Haha, you can sell well if you play the main character. Besides, you're already a Calamity Grade and a Psychic. What difficulty can acting have for you?" Han Xiao laughed.

Han Xiao persuaded him for a while before Feidin left with some doubts.

He shook his head and smiled, took out his communicator, and checked the latest news.

After swiping for a while, he suddenly paused, his gaze locked on a piece of internal news from the Empire:

Dark Emperor has resigned!