This time,
the Starry River body was right before them, in full view of everyone.
In an instant, every gaze focused on the center of Li Qingshan's chest, locking onto that "Azure Sun"—
The Authority Prototype that should have shone like a blazing great sun, illuminating the Universe, had now completely lost its physical form, leaving behind only a hazy, illusory afterimage!
Its light was dim, its aura unsteady, like the last candle flame in the wind, liable to go out completely at any moment!
"So he really was injured!"
You Hong's expression grew even more anxious. He smacked his forehead hard and said:
"On the way back, I already felt something was off when I looked from afar. I never expected his injuries to be this severe..."
"Brother You, you saw it wrong."
Li Qingshan forced a smile. His Starry River body instantly sank beneath his skin, and he drew a deep breath.
"I'm perfectly fine. I'm not injured!"
"You call this not injured?!"
You Hong's eyes widened as he cried out:
"Your Authority Prototype was nearly blown to nothing!"
As he spoke, he could not help smacking his forehead again, guilt appearing on his face.
"It's all my fault. If I had brought reinforcements faster, I wouldn't have forced you into blowing up your Authority Prototype..."
"Blowing it up?!"
The moment those words fell, three pairs of eyes flickered at once.
Li Qingshan's gaze flashed for an instant. Lang Yu looked thoughtful, while Yi Xing...
"Shut your mouth!"
Yi Xing frowned tightly, pointing straight at the bewildered You Hong as he rebuked him:
"If you don't understand, then stop spouting nonsense. Li Qingshan himself said he was fine, so he's fine!"
"Besides, the power of Authority comes from the Eternal. Even a single fragment is difficult to shake,