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On this day, the streets of the Federation Capital stood empty. Every eye and every conversation was fixed on Cloudtop Wonderland, the most luxurious hotel in the city center.

For this was where Chen Wu, the elder brother of the Federation's Human Sovereign, Chen Xia, was getting married!

Chen Wu had wanted a simple wedding, but because he was Chen Xia's brother, many senior Federation officials arrived uninvited.

Before such absolute status and power, the word "simple" had lost all meaning.

Cloudtop Wonderland had been booked in its entirety, yet it was still packed.

Outside, crowds had gathered to offer congratulations or watch the spectacle. Above them, hovercars festooned with festive ribbons shuttled back and forth with special Federation approval, guiding guests and providing security.

A red carpet stretched from the hotel entrance to the street corner. On either side stood formally dressed attendants and solemn Federation guards whose bearing spoke of formidable skill.

Inside, the hotel was extravagant beyond measure.

Holographic projections of dragons and phoenixes filled the vaulted ceiling. So lifelike were they that they seemed ready to burst through the air and fly away.

Glasses clinked throughout the hall. Every guest was a senior Federation official, a business titan, or even a member of another country's upper echelons.

The sight drew one glance after another.

"The Holy Lord's own brother is getting married. What a spectacle."

"So many luxury cars and high-end aircraft!"

"Tsk, tsk. That's a powerful family for you. They've pulled out all the stops."

"Of course. Look whose wedding it is. He's the Holy Lord's brother, and Chen Wu himself has entered the Capital's official circles. He's been one of the people at the top for ages. It'd be hard to avoid a spectacle even if he wanted to."

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