Chapter 1426 Negotiations and Lobbyists

Han Xiao's remote projection landed in the conference room, and with a glance, he had a panoramic view of the attitudes of many super star cluster civilization leaders sitting in danger. He couldn't help but smiled lightly, jokingly said:

"Everyone, what were you talking about just now? The atmosphere is so dignified."

"We are talking about how to deal with World Tree's invasion." Star Arc leader said in a deep voice.

"Really, but as far as I know, the army of World Tree civilization doesn't seem to have harassed your territory much. Most of your troops are still on standby." Han Xiao shrugged.

"The entire interstellar society is united in the same hatred and as a whole. Surprise attacks in other regions will also affect our safety. On the premise of ensuring the security of the homeland, we will naturally lend a helping hand." The leader of the star arc is righteous.

Han Xiao's expression became subtle, "It's really strange to say this from your mouth."

"World Tree invaded, and our lips were dead and our teeth were cold." The star arc leader nodded, his tone was solemn, and he pretended to be the real thing.

"It's best if you think about it that way."

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows, knowing that most of what the star arc leader said at this time was a scene, not from the heart.

A Transcendent star cluster leader next to him coughed, took over the conversation, and asked:

"Your Excellency Black Star, are you looking for us this time to discuss the World Tree invasion with us?"

Han Xiao glanced at him and nodded, "You can say that, but it's mainly for you."

Everyone secretly exchanged glances, and the star arc leader pondered: "I hope you can speak clearly."

Han Xiao raised his arms, stood with arms folded, and said casually:

"The World Tree invasion has become an established fact, and how much do you know about the cause of this incident?"

"We don't know the inside story very well. World Tree was originally blocked by the three major civilizations from the border of Glittering World. The situation is very stable, but the enemy suddenly launched a full-scale invasion. It should have obtained our regional information in some way, but We don't understand how they did it." The star arc leader frowned and shook his head.

"I can tell you the inside story, this is not the initiative of World Tree, but someone deliberately leaked the information of the explored universe, boldly collaborating with the enemy, this kind of behavior is like opening the door of the country, inviting World Tree to come in to burn, kill and loot!" Han Xiao said in a tone Shen.

As soon as the words fell, the faces of many senior executives of the Transcendent star cluster present suddenly changed, and emotions such as surprise, horror, and disbelief appeared in their eyes, and they were shocked by this news.

The star arc leader's eyes flickered with shock, he aggravated his tone, and reconfirmed: "You mean, there are traitors in the interstellar society?!"

"Not bad." Han Xiao nodded slowly, and said softly: "We are still investigating the identity of the traitor."

There was a slight commotion in the room immediately, and everyone whispered and discussed.

Star Arc Civilization was also quite confused, and murmured:

"Being able to hand over the information to World Tree smoothly must have good technical strength. In such a critical situation, they even chose to betray. What are they planning..."

However, halfway through the speech, he suddenly stopped, raised his eyes suddenly, and looked at the expressionless Han Xiao in surprise.

Many high-level executives also suddenly came to their senses, and they all realized Han Xiao's real intention, and their expressions suddenly changed.

Wait, Black Star came to the door at this time, and deliberately talked about this topic again. Don't you think we are traitors who leaked information? !

It is true that our Transcendent star cluster alliance has never dealt with the three major civilizations and is the biggest suspect, but this matter really has nothing to do with them!

"Are you doubting us?!" The star arc leader widened his eyes.

Han Xiao looked around, did not answer directly, but called out a virtual screen, and said to himself:

"According to the information I found, you established a project called 'Great Migration' more than ten years ago. The specific content is probably to take advantage of the war and bring all the people and resources to leave the explored universe and find another land. ...and the implementation of this plan requires an opportunity, only when the three major civilizations are stalemate with World Tree, you will have a chance..."

The words were only half spoken, and the expressions of many super star cluster executives became more dignified.

They thought to themselves that this plan was quite secretive. The gathering of people and resources was nominally for war considerations, and on the surface they had reasonable motives for camouflage. Get off the ground.

"You already know... No wonder, with your ability, as long as you are suspicious of us, it is not difficult to find these things." The star arc leader was taken aback, but when he thought of Han Xiao's ability, he accepted it. Faced with the reality, he said helplessly: "So you think we deliberately attracted World Tree's full-scale invasion in order to disrupt the situation and facilitate evacuation?"

"What do you think?" Han Xiao tilted his head.

Hearing this, everyone knew that Han Xiao's trip was probably to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, and they all felt awe-inspiring.

The star arc leader gritted his teeth and said: "I know you think we have the motive for committing the crime, but we didn't do it. We are not traitors who leaked information!"

Although they want to run away, they don't want to take the blame and become ghosts. Otherwise, they will be targeted by the three major civilizations. There will inevitably be many twists and turns in the "Great Migration" plan. The three major civilizations will never allow them, the "traitors", to run away easily .

"What evidence do you have to prove that you didn't do it?" Han Xiao's tone was neither happy nor sad, so that everyone could not hear his emotions.

It was said that the leader of Star Arc had a sudden change of thoughts, but his mind was in a state of confusion, and he couldn't think of any reason...to prove that the matter has nothing to do with them, how much evidence is needed for this? !

However, before he could answer, Han Xiao pressed on step by step, and continued:

"Maybe this is not what you meant, but can you guarantee that it wasn't done by any civilization here?"

The star arc leader was taken aback, his face changing unpredictablely, knowing that Han Xiao was right, he could only guarantee that he was not a traitor, but he couldn't guarantee that other super star cluster civilizations did not make any small moves in private.

He turned his head slowly, looking at the other alliance members with inquiry in his eyes, and everyone understood what he meant and spoke one after another.

"It's not me, I didn't do it!"

"It's not me either, I don't know anything about it!"

Soon, the star arc leader turned his attention to the last person. He remembered that during the meeting some time ago, it was the leader of the superstar cluster who proposed to help the World Tree, and he was the most suspicious.

The head of civilization immediately became angry, "Look at what I do?! I didn't do it! Everyone is prosperous, and I won't ignore the collective interests of the alliance!"

The star arc leader gritted his teeth, turned his head and looked at Han Xiao, "You see, it has nothing to do with us..."

Han Xiao didn't speak, just tilted his head, looked at the star arc leader with inexplicable eyes, his expression seemed to say, are you kidding me?

Seeing this, the star arc leader kept silent, his face cloudy and uncertain.

He also knew that if he asked around like this, no one would admit it. It would be ridiculous for everyone to deny it together, and it was not convincing at all. No one knew whether the members of the alliance were lying.

However, the leaders of the star arc thought very clearly that no matter whether it was done by members of the super star cluster or not, they must not admit it, otherwise they would be confirmed as "traitors".

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and emphasized his tone, "Don't say I didn't remind you, I'll give you another chance...Are you sure you didn't do it?"

The star arc leader was sweating a little, and his tone was a little eager, saying: "Black Star, we can't produce evidence for the time being, but we really didn't do it."

"Okay, then I trust you."

"I hope you don't draw conclusions arbitrarily. If you keep staring at us, you will let the real traitor escape. I..." the star arc leader subconsciously spoke halfway before he suddenly came back to his senses, raised his voice unconsciously, and said in surprise : "Wait, do you believe it?!"

He racked his brains just now, and was going to spend a lot of time to persuade Han Xiao, but he didn't expect Han Xiao to change his tone before he could do it, which made him a little stunned, as if he had stepped on the ground.

But at this moment, Han Xiao spoke again, and said slowly: "However, it is useless for me to believe you. It takes the three major civilizations to believe it. You have to find a way to prove your innocence."

"you mean……"

"Of course I will stay and fight hard." Han Xiao spread his hands and said, "Think about it, the three major civilizations are now suspecting inner ghosts. Once you leave, you will be confirmed as traitors. The only way is to give up your so-called migration. Plan, concentrate on fighting against the World Tree, so that the suspicion can be cleared."

Hearing this, the heads of many superstar cluster civilizations stared at each other.

The star arc leader frowned, and stopped panicking, and said slowly: "Your Excellency Black Star, I'm afraid this is your real reason for coming?"

He wasn't really an idiot, and he immediately realized the real goal of Han Xiao's trip.

Things are prioritized. The Transcendent star cluster alliance does not want to become a traitor, but the migration plan is more important. They will not give up migration just to prove that they are not traitors.

Even the Star Arc leader was still a little skeptical at this time. The so-called traitor suspicion was just an excuse for threats that Han Xiao came up with after finding out about their migration plan.

Han Xiao didn't take it seriously, smiled lightly, and said casually: "Hehe, I know what you are thinking, traitors are real, and it is true that the three major civilizations suspected you, but I didn't think the traitors were you at the beginning. .”

"Why do you think so?" The star arc leader was a little curious.

"We have known each other for decades. I understand the style of your decision-makers. In your situation, the possibility of daring to cooperate with the enemy is actually not high. However, due to the past history, you are the most suspicious. This It's like setting the blame on, my intuition tells me that the matter has little to do with you...Of course, this doesn't mean that you are free from suspicion, and I can't confirm whether you did the opposite."

Han Xiao did not intend to eliminate all the pressure on the Transcendent star cluster. He was a third party who did not disclose the disclosure of [Bold Mystery Explorer], and only used his personal name to infer that their suspicions were limited.

In fact, Han Xiao knew that the Transcendent star cluster alliance could not easily give up the relocation plan. This trip was intended to have an open and honest chat. At the beginning, he used the suspicion of traitors as an excuse to make an attitude of provoking a teacher, but it was just a head start. Let the Transcendent star cluster The alliance tensed up and understood the situation.

"It seems that even if the good situation is destroyed, you still maintain your sanity and have not been dazzled by anger." The star arc leader was in a complicated mood, nodded and said: "I really don't know about the traitor, but you let us give up the migration plan It is impossible to stay and fight, since you have found the information, you should know what this plan means to us."

Han Xiao hummed, and said: "The existence of the three major civilizations has limited your upper limit of development. Over the years, they have been using various excuses to suppress you and prevent you from entering the era of technological explosion. The top talents in the interstellar society, Resources are flowing into their pockets, and with continuous accumulation, the gap between you is getting wider and wider..."

"That's right! Back when the Exploration Calendar War just ended, the three major civilizations established the order, but they didn't have the strength to beat all the civilizations at that time, but now? After so many years, they enjoy the top resources , enjoying the biggest development bonus of the entire interstellar society, there has been a generational gap in technology between us... Now we still have some ability to resist, but the longer the time, the bigger the gap, and sooner or later we will completely lose the challenge of the three major civilizations Qualifications, then you can only become a vassal."

A Transcendent star cluster leader said in a deep voice, with a helpless tone.

The star arc leader nodded, and added: "It is precisely because we have seen the distant future that we have to take advantage of our resistance and continue to look for opportunities to change our destiny. Shining World is an attempt, but it failed, and the current migration is It's a better opportunity, and we won't pass it up."

"I understand your demands, really...but with all due respect, what you're doing is nothing more than a slow death. What you think is just superficial, and you think it's safe to leave the war zone. In fact, you have no way to escape After World Tree kills the three major civilizations, they will definitely find you, they have extraordinary abilities in the information state..."

Han Xiao explained in detail the information state ability of World Tree to track prey, ensuring that everyone present knew the real situation, then he paused, and continued:

"So, your only way out is to stay and destroy World Tree civilization with us... This is a very simple multiple-choice question. In this way, your development may not be free enough, but at least civilization can continue."

The heads of many superstar clusters looked at each other in blank dismay, half-believing and discussing in low voices.

The star arc leader pondered for a while, and slowly said: "You have worked so hard to get us to put our troops into the battlefield, and even acted as a lobbyist yourself... Let's assume that what you said is true, but I have a concern , I need your answer."

"you say."

"Will the three major civilizations let us go so easily?" The star arc leader leaned forward and asked like a cannonball: "Let me make it clearer, if we defeat the world tree and win peace again, how can you guarantee The three major civilizations will not be liquidated afterwards? How can we ensure that they will not re-identify us as 'traitors', and attack us justifiably?"

Everyone also stared at Han Xiao with compelling eyes.

It's not the first time that the three major civilizations have used "unnecessary" tricks against them, so the Transcendent star cluster alliance has no hope at all of the so-called cleansing of the suspicion. Are you a "traitor" or not? What do you say about the three major civilizations? And if they are labeled as "collaborators" afterwards, it will be almost impossible to stand up again, and they may even usher in a catastrophe.

"About this..." Han Xiao touched his chin and said calmly: "If we win this battle and you don't move away, I can stand by your side and prevent the three major civilizations from using this means, and I will try my best to help you break the long-standing development restrictions of the three major civilizations, so that you can get the opportunity to develop freely without abandoning your homeland."

"You?" Star Arc leader narrowed his eyes, "You may have such power, but why do you do that?"

"Don't forget, war is a big reshuffle. The pattern and ecology after the war will inevitably be subverted. The three major civilizations are rarely weakened and lose their grip on us. This is a great time for change... In addition, helping you is also helping myself , without the intrusion of foreign enemies, everyone is also a thorn in the side of the three major civilizations, and we have a lot of room for cooperation."

Han Xiao said slowly.

The star arc leader was unmoved, and said lightly:

"Sounds good, but how can you guarantee that you won't regret it like before? You know, your reputation is not very good."

"I don't need to promise anyone." Han Xiao didn't answer at all, and said casually: "I just tell you which is a dead end and which is a living, to help you analyze the pros and cons, and provide you with a better choice. But after all, I can’t make decisions for you.”

"...Then what if we don't accept your suggestion?" The star arc leader said in a solemn tone.

"If you insist on going your own way, I will express my regret. Without the armed force of the Transcendent star cluster, our pressure will be greater and the battle damage will be more exaggerated, but our winning rate is still very high."

Han Xiao rubbed his jaw, paused, and said softly:

"As for you...what will happen to the deserters who fled the battle? Do you need me to say more? With me, you can find them no matter how far you run. Don't blame me when the time comes. I gave you a chance."

Everyone's complexion changed, and they heard the naked threat.

"Black Star!" One of the heads of Modo civilization shouted, annoyed: "We know that you are very powerful, and your individual strength may be no one's opponent, but do you think that after entering the super god level, you will really be invincible? With your words alone, do you want to influence the common decision-making of so many of our civilizations?!"

Han Xiao shook his head, and said calmly: "No, there is no real invincibility in the world. The so-called invincibility is only the invincibility in the current technological level environment, and the world is developing dynamically. With the changing times and the progress of civilization, the total There will be more new technologies. Maybe one day, the principles of all the wonders of the universe will be discovered, and the super god level will no longer be incomprehensible. It is even possible to mass-produce super A-level and super god-level. It is an incredible individual achievement at the moment , will eventually be copied by the collective civilization, resulting in fission."

Everyone was taken aback for a moment. They thought Han Xiao would refute, but they did not expect to agree with this statement. They didn't know how to answer it for a while, thinking that Han Xiao's move was to ease the atmosphere and withdraw the threat just now.

But the next moment, they knew they were wrong.

Han Xiao glanced at everyone, his tone changed, and he said coldly:

"But those are things that may happen a long time later, at least in the future visible to the naked eye...I am an existence without solution! You can regard my words as threats or as ultimatums. In short, you should do it yourself, don't do it Make a choice that disappoints me, otherwise I don't mind exterminating the civilization of everyone here, and then you will know that I am more dangerous than the World Tree!"

The voice fell, and everyone in the room fell silent.

After a while, the star arc leader seemed to have made a decision, and said slowly:

"If the situation is as you said, we can temporarily shelve the relocation plan and send out more troops to join the war, but if the losses are too large, we will definitely relocate and evacuate, even if you threaten us again, it will be useless."

Han Xiao's expression returned to calm, and he nodded.

"That's enough, I hope you don't break your promise, I will keep an eye on you."