Chapter 901: Clues to [Chaos Arcane Energy], New Uses of Evolution Cube (revised)

Chapter 901 [The Clues of Chaos Secret Energy], New Applications of the Evolution Block (Revision)

Han Xiao furrowed his brow, carefully reading through the document once more.

"This is an observational record and predictive coordinates of the [Chaos Secret Energy]..."

Han Xiao squinted immediately.

For years, the alien gods had been attempting to master ultra-high-risk alien powers. One method involved absorbing and synthesizing the abilities of various alien-powered individuals, while another was to directly seek out the whereabouts of ultra-high-risk alien powers.

According to the [Ultra-High-Risk Alien Powers Restriction Treaty], not all powers originated from the self-awakening of living beings. There existed an ultra-high-risk alien power that was exceptionally rare and unique, known as "Original Alien Energy Beings" or "Possessed Alien Energy Beings." These were alien-powered entities existing in the form of energy fields, possessing independent thoughts and consciousness, ancient beings roaming the cosmos.

These powers generally manifested by possessing individual beings, making them "hosts." The selection criteria for hosts were extremely stringent; any being whose life force clashed with the Original Energy Being's nature could not bear it. Even the most powerful alien-powered individuals would perish from backlash. Creatures below the level of natural disasters were virtually incapable of enduring such backlash, leading to physical explosions and death.

Upon successful possession, one could wield the Original Energy Being's power. The host's abilities derived from external forces, functioning like a transmitter. The stronger the host's inherent power, the greater the alien power's intensity would automatically rise, without the need for gradual development. While the host's activation of alien power consumed life force, the consumption was far less than that of ordinary alien-powered individuals. Such alternative-powered individuals were rare, stronger than awakened ones.

[Chaos Secret Energy] was one such Original Energy Being, a composite-type power with diverse capabilities. Its basic functions included enhancing physical constitution, radiating energy, and supersonic flight. It also allowed for secondary dimensional travel, extraction of stellar core energy, and possessed mental and spatial properties. Its functions were numerous and formidable, truly powerful.

In history, several hosts of [Chaos Secret Energy] had emerged, leaving behind remarkable deeds, placing this power on the ultra-high-risk alien power list.

In a past life, [Chaos Secret Energy] was one of the ultra-high-risk alien powers mastered by the alien gods in later versions. However, the alien gods were not hosts; they used the method of extracting alien powers to tear off fragments from [Chaos Secret Energy], thereby obtaining partial "Chaos Secret Energy Power."

This plotline was intriguing; the fragment the alien gods had taken—was it perhaps its reproductive organ? Regardless, it desperately sought to reclaim that portion of its "body," so it actively found a host to confront the alien gods.

Thus, two individuals bearing [Chaos Secret Energy] appeared simultaneously, like sworn enemies—the host was also a crucial figure in the alien gods' storyline.

[Chaos Secret Energy] traversed secondary dimensions, occasionally appearing in various corners of the universe. This document recorded its movement trajectories and speculated potential coordinates where it might appear at a future time.

"The alien gods later acquired this power, which proves that at least one of the coordinates in this record is reliable."

Han Xiao scratched his chin, feeling a stirring excitement.

He couldn't use alien powers himself, but could employ them to cultivate his subordinates. Though bound by the [Ultra-High-Risk Alien Powers Restriction Treaty], actual implementation varied from person to person. With his current standing, as long as he didn't let his subordinates abuse their abilities, the Three Civilizations wouldn't interfere... after all, privilege existed wherever people were present.

As for capturing Original Energy Beings, it wasn't a problem for a mechanical master at his level; constructing a containment device capable of restraining energy-based lifeforms would suffice. Many civilizations possessed such technology.

"However, [Chaos Secret Energy] won't return to this dimension for quite some time, so there's no need to rush."

Han Xiao nodded silently.

According to the records, it would be decades before [Chaos Secret Energy] returned. Preparing now would be premature; visiting those coordinates before its arrival would be futile.

Yet this time wouldn't be as straightforward as acquiring the Chrono Pearl. The force that had obtained this document wasn't merely Sandsak; other factions had also inherited the alien gods' legacy, ensuring competitors would emerge.

We'll see then—after all, grabbing it was the goal... Han Xiao dismissed the concern.

With his current strength, he wasn't afraid of competing with other factions, let alone decades into the future. He had no idea how far the Black Star Legion would have grown by then.

Exiting the quantum network's view, Han Xiao's gaze returned to the two individuals, nodding slightly:

"This gift I find quite satisfactory, Sandsak. I believe you have exceptional talent in intelligence. How about developing the Legion's intelligence department?"

"I accept any arrangements." Sandsak had no objections.

Han Xiao nodded, sensing Sandsak's aptitude in intelligence, perhaps one day entrusting him with command of the intelligence division.

Turning to Roel, he paused, then slowly spoke:

"As for you... I can't assign you a position yet. For now, just follow me."

This protagonist-type individual was impressive; he planned to let Roel lead a secret task force and establish an assassin support guild in the future—but not yet. The boy had only just joined; he needed observation first.

"Understood."

Roel held his tongue carefully.

"Then the two of you go rest first, familiarize yourselves with the headquarters."

Both nodded and left the room.

Han Xiao remained seated, watching them depart before rising and exiting the meeting chamber.

He headed directly to the emperor's private mechanical factory, instructing Philip to recalibrate the Evolution Civilization's records.

Up until then, he had only skimmed the documents; now he finally had time to delve deeply into them. The Evolution Civilization's technology had long been lost, and the alien gods' records were fragmentary, offering little on the Evolution Block's principles, more like an operation manual.

After reviewing these records, Han Xiao realized his previous application of the Evolution Block had been rather crude.

A civilization of near-universal level would not use such cosmic treasures so one-dimensionally. The Evolution Civilization treated their Evolution Blocks as specialized energy sources, developing various purpose-built devices. This document recorded several such devices designed specifically for Evolution Blocks.

One example was a totem device, using Evolution Block energy as fuel, with adjustable influence ranges up to covering an entire planet. Unlike the one-time enhancement of the Evolution Block itself, the totem's effects were gentler, akin to a halo-like buff. Maintained over time, it could gradually enhance a planet's biological talents and potentials, causing the rate of alien-powered awakenings on that world to skyrocket—effectively transforming a planet into a utopia, with each new generation growing stronger.

The Evolution Block existed in only one instance, but totem devices could be manufactured as needed. Once charged, they could be used. The ancient Evolution Civilization had employed these to elevate the talents of their entire population, achieving high efficiency with controllable results.

"What a fine tool!" Han Xiao's eyes gleamed with profit.

With such totem devices, the Evolution Block's appeal to various civilizations would increase by countless times, its commercial and network value immeasurable.

This also benefited the Black Star Legion, allowing them to gradually strengthen planets where their bases were located, significantly boosting the strength of their training grounds' elite troops.

The documents also described a wearable device called the "Ovitant Badge," fueled by Evolution energy. When activated, it enabled the wearer to undergo extreme evolution regardless of consequences, transforming a normal person into a biological aberration with combat strength reaching C or even B levels. Its effects were far more ferocious than various berserker potions, lasting from hours to days. Upon effect conclusion, the user would perish from genetic collapse.

It might even birth a perfect evolutionary being who transcended genetic locks, but the probability was minuscule, negligible. Only in direst crises would the Evolution Civilization resort to this drastic weapon with severe side effects.

The Ovitant Badge's side effects were extreme. Han Xiao immediately thought of the perfect user—players!

The Legion's nuclear backpacks were bestsellers; players would surely not mind the Ovitant Badge's side effects.

"This will spark the 'suicide rush' playstyle."

In the future, Legion players going into battle could each transform into grotesque aberration monsters, perhaps making others believe they'd conducted human experiments on Legion soldiers, likely getting mistaken for the evil faction themselves.

This effect had extended applications. The alien gods' documents recorded a tactic: a special ground missile carrying Evolution energy similar to the Ovitant Badge's effect. Upon impact, the energy would disperse, affecting a radius of tens of kilometers. All creatures touched by the Evolution energy would become aberrations, their lives entering a desperate countdown.

The Evolution Civilization simply waited for their genetic collapse and death, easily seizing enemy territories without damaging surface structures—a precise biological weapon.

"Terrifying," Han Xiao mused, raising an eyebrow. The Evolution Civilization likely deployed such weapons frequently during their wars.

At the document's end, techniques for establishing soul connections with the Evolution Block were recorded, termed "resonance" in Evolution Civilization terms.

The Evolution Civilization did not hoard their cosmic treasures but utilized them fully. Every civilization guardian had to establish a soul connection with the Evolution Block, a skill passed down through generations.

"Convenient," Han Xiao's eyes brightened.

Scisco's soul connection with the Evolution Block had been severed, leaving an opening.

One more soul connection with a cosmic treasure would elevate his strength.

...Speaking of, the Evolution Block—a restless colt—had undoubtedly experienced countless masters, now a withered flower.

The Chrono Pearl was better, giving him his first.

Han Xiao quickly shook his head, dismissing these strange thoughts, rubbing his hands together:

"At last, some work to do. First, I'll mass-produce these devices."