Before Dia Lan could answer, the Crown Prince said:
"Path pioneers are called 'the first people to knead coal briquettes into diamonds' in Imperial State slang. In a primitive, backward era, he comprehended and spread the methods of advancing, learning, awakening, using, and cultivating Aoneng."
"Such people are saints in religion, grandmasters in their fields, the first emperors to achieve great unification. What they do aligns with the universal values of the Star Abyss. Even if they later fall and become evil gods, they will still be regarded as having merits that outweigh their faults."
"Afterward, he broke through the Entropy Lord's blockade and entered Galaxy Eye, where he studied, invested, participated in politics, seized power, and declared independence. In turn, he nourished the land of his birth and led a large number of Descenders into the Star Abyss. He even defeated the Entropy Lord!"
"At last, he caught the Philosopher King's attention. His Majesty conducted careful and thorough deductions, and fortunately, we learned a little about his identity."
The Crown Prince looked at Dia Lan. "No wonder he rose to prominence. No wonder those Descenders were willing to follow him. No wonder, even after four years as classmates and fifteen years working together, he never touched you."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
"He is Him. That makes everything clear."
Seeing Dia Lan still looking utterly confused, the Crown Prince laughed. He had no choice but to explain:
"Because Lioz is Lioz."
"...What?"
"You still don't understand?" the Crown Prince explained laboriously. "Li Aoz, Lioz Dominate, and Lioz are all the same being."
Dia Lan frowned. "I don't really understand... Li Aoz did indeed come here as an illegal immigrant, but he integrated into the local community through his own efforts. As far as I'm concerned, he