"If Lord Chu Han hadn't stood guard over the Universe and protected Blue Star and the Star Alliance, Blue Star—a remote world on the frontier—could never have risen so far in such a short time, much less received special treatment from the Universe's great powers."
He paused, then added, "And Lord Chu Han's wife, Lady Luo Yue, is also a top-tier powerhouse from Blue Star. She holds a seat among the Star Alliance elders, commands immense authority, and possesses unfathomable strength."
His words struck the listeners' ears like a thunderclap.
Every member of the Blue Star delegation was shaken to the core, vast waves surging through their hearts.
They had never imagined that behind Blue Star's present prosperity, behind the benefits they all enjoyed, stood a powerhouse of the Universe who had come from their own homeland.
To stumble upon a secret known only to Blue Star's highest leaders was an extraordinary honor.
Around the table, everyone exclaimed in wonder. Only Li Changshan sat frozen in place, his body trembling faintly.
"Luo Yue..."
He murmured the name. The image of that woman with her otherworldly bearing and noble beauty flashed through his mind, along with the two spirited children of the Chu Family.
A daring suspicion sprang up in his heart, but he hastily forced it down and shook his head with a wry smile.
Countless people shared a surname. How could there be such an earth-shaking coincidence?
As his thoughts churned, Sun Li slowly rose and pointed through the hotel window toward a colossal stone statue beneath the distant sky. It stretched across the mountains and rivers, towering to a staggering height.
"Everyone, look. That is Lord Chu Han's statue!"
At his words, everyone stood and hurried to the window, looking in the direction Sun Li had indicated.
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