Tempering the Body with the Star Core, Star Power Infusion, and Xuan's Phantom Solidifying

After bidding farewell to the deeply grateful Su Ya and the Star Brilliance Merchant Alliance fleet, Li Wuyang and his group did not linger. Taking advantage of the meteorite platform's concealment, the Great Elder set up a hidden formation, and they decided to enter seclusion on the spot to refine the fragment of the Star Core they had just obtained. The Myriad Worlds Star Sea was fraught with danger; increasing their strength was their foremost priority.

Inside the formation, starlight was dim, isolating them from the clamorous galaxy outside. Li Wuyang sat cross-legged in the center, holding the crystalline fragment of the Star Core in his palm. Within it, a galaxy slowly revolved, radiating gentle yet vast Star Creation Power. Even Bao Bao beside him comfortably narrowed its "eyes"—if it had any.

"The Star Core contains the most fundamental stellar creation. It truly has miraculous effects in stabilizing your Chaos Dao Body and nourishing that embryonic consciousness," the Great Elder said as he stood guard nearby. "However, refinement must proceed step by step. Do not rush, lest the energies clash."

"I understand." Li Wuyang nodded. With a thought, the Chaos Imprint on his brow emerged, giving off a hazy glow. Rather than directly absorbing the Star Core's energy, he first used his Chaos Dao Body as a guide, carefully drawing out a thread-thin wisp of Star Creation Power and merging it into his meridians.

Bzzzz!

The pure star power entered his body like sweet rain falling upon parched earth. Li Wuyang's Chaos Dao Body seemed to welcome long-awaited rainfall after a drought. Every cell hummed with delight, greedily absorbing this high-quality energy. The chaotic currents flowing across the surface of his Dao Body became more solid, while the wisp of Chaos Origin within him grew slightly stronger.

The process went