As the core of the Lucas family, Blood God Star is one of the most prosperous planets in the entire Rock Star Region.
Every moment, a large number of merchant ships and adventurers arrive at Blood God Star, either to trade or resupply. Naturally, any spaceship arriving at Blood God Star must dock at the planet's designated port under the guidance of a traction signal.
This is a standard protocol. It's not just Blood God Star—spaceships are prohibited from freely navigating any planet in the universe without going through docking procedures.
Of course, exceptions exist. If one is a powerful immortal, then even reckless actions go unpunished. No one dares challenge such power.
Caspian's spaceship had already been stored inside his world ring, so he didn't bother with the official docking port. Instead, he concealed his aura and figure, bypassed the Blood God Star's defense systems, and entered the planet directly.
These technologically advanced defense systems are effective against ordinary space pirates, but against someone like Caspian, they are essentially useless.
The powerhouses of the Ghost Universe Kingdom all know that Blood God Star is the ancestral planet of the 'Lucas Clan' in the Panshi Star Region. On this ancestral planet, a grand temple is built to honor the ancestors of the Lucas Clan.
It also serves as a training ground where young geniuses selected from various planets under Lucas control are sent to undergo rigorous cultivation.
The name "Blood God Star" traces back to a legendary ancestor of the Lucas Clan who lived eons ago. It's said that this ancestor held a significant role in the Virtual Universe Company and was even personally accepted as a disciple by the great Ghost Kingdom Lord.
"The original body has become a legend," Caspian murmured as he examined the surroundings of Blood God Star with interest.
He understood that this planet served only as the surface-level stronghold of the Lucas Clan. The real heart of the clan—the treasure vault and core secrets—would never be kept here.
It's just like how the true core of the Ghost Universe Kingdom lies in the Ghost Secret Realm, and how the sacred grounds of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire exist within the divine kingdom of the Black Dragon itself.
The sacred grounds of the Lucas Clan would also be located within the divine kingdom of one of their immortal gods.
A divine kingdom, by nature, is a realm only known to the immortal who created it. That secrecy makes it the safest haven for any clan's true essence.
Thoughts flickered through Caspian's mind. At the same time, his virtualization divine power swept across the entire Blood God Star. In an instant, he detected the presence of a powerful immortal of the Lucas Clan.
As soon as his divine power brushed past that presence, the other party became aware of him as well.
Inside a magnificent and solemn temple, a girl with blood-colored hair and a star-patterned purple robe suddenly opened her eyes. A trace of confusion flashed within them.
"Whose aura was that just now?" she muttered.
The Panshi Star Region is at the heart of human civilization and is protected by the Ghost Universe Kingdom. Although the Lucas Clan is not one of the 300 royal families of the Ghost Kingdom, their ancestor was a disciple of the Kingdom Lord.
Even now, the Lucas Clan regularly sends tributes to the Ghost Kingdom Lord in reverence and allegiance.
With such a powerful patron, even immortal gods stronger than this girl would hesitate to provoke her or the Lucas Clan.
Still pondering this, the girl—Rogers—gracefully stepped out of the temple. Her gaze swept across the horizon.
There, a lone figure in light golden armor flew toward the temple unhurriedly.
Swish!
Caspian landed squarely on the open plaza in front of the temple. He immediately noticed the purple-robed girl standing by the entrance. She had the same blood-colored hair as him, and even her features... held faint traces of resemblance.
Upon seeing Caspian clearly, Rogers' expression first turned to shock—and then quickly soured. Her voice turned cold as she shouted, "Who are you?"
Caspian wasn't surprised by her reaction. Clearly, she had recognized his appearance.
The truth is, Universe Lords have the ability to reverse time and space to resurrect fallen immortals. This, however, is a secret known only to kings who have undergone resurrection and to Universe Venerables.
Ordinary immortals have no idea that such a possibility even exists, nor are they eligible to be resurrected by the clan's Universe Lord once dead.
That was why Rogers immediately turned hostile upon recognizing Caspian's face. In her eyes, this must have been an impostor using the appearance of a Lucas ancestor to provoke her.
Naturally, she would feel deeply insulted. No one would take kindly to someone defiling the image of their revered ancestor.
Caspian wasn't angry. Instead, he smiled faintly.
"I am the 'Blood Robe Marquis' of the Virtual Universe Company. You've probably heard of me."
"Hmph! Clearly, you're here to stir up trouble!" Rogers' eyes blazed with anger. "Do you know who you're dealing with? The Lucas Clan is under the protection of the Ghost Kingdom! Our ancestor was personally taught by the Kingdom Lord himself. We are not people you can bully at will!"
Caspian nodded, showing that he understood. He smiled again and said, "Your name is Rogers, right? You became the disciple of the Illusory Spirit King from the Universe Mercenary Alliance. Not a bad opportunity at all."
Among immortals, there are terrifying beings who stand above their peers. These powerful individuals can annihilate kings of equal rank and wipe out groups of immortal gods with a single move.
Some can even escape from the hands of Universe Venerables.
Tony's master, the True Yan King, was one such existence in the original tale. And in the five major forces, many similar powerhouses exist.
The Illusory Spirit King of the Universe Mercenary Alliance belongs to this elite group. She hails from the Wraith Clan and follows the highly enigmatic path of illusion.
As a soul-type high-ranking king, armed with her race's natural talent and a large number of immortal god slaves, her combat power surpasses even the peak of ordinary kings.
When Caspian once accessed the Virtual Universe Company's database to check on his descendants, he discovered Rogers had become the Illusory Spirit King's disciple. At the time, he felt relieved and happy for her—such an opportunity could not be better.
She had certainly received significant help from her master to ascend to her current level.
Now, standing before Caspian, Rogers did not dare to act rashly.
For someone to know her master's identity and her apprenticeship, this man couldn't be ordinary. His background might be even more terrifying than hers.
Still, her voice remained guarded. "Who are you really?"
Caspian sighed softly. "Didn't I just tell you? And... isn't the statue behind you, at the highest point of the temple, made in my image?"
"You've misunderstood something," Rogers responded coolly. "Our clan's ancestor died in ancient times. That statue is a tribute to someone long gone!"
A sharp glint entered her eyes. "You say you know my master, the Illusory Spirit King? Then you must also know the consequences of provoking the Lucas Clan!"
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore," Caspian said with a wry smile. "Yes, I did fall countless years ago, but recently, I was brought back to life through time-space reversal... by the City Lord of Chaos!"
He looked her in the eyes and declared, "I am your ancestor—'Blood Robe Marquis' Caspian of the Virtual Universe Company."
Rogers was stunned.
"City Lord of Chaos? Time reversal? Resurrection?" she echoed in disbelief.