Zhang Chen used the fully matured consciousness of his "Devouring Thought" to stabilize Cthulhu's mind.
The stabilization continued, allowing the Candle Dragon marrow fluid and the source Devouring Teeth within the mold to be stimulated to their fullest extent.
"The fact that your consciousness can calm my mind makes you quite suitable as my assistant in the coming refinement process. At this stage, I am stimulating the potential within the materials. Once they reach their maximum, we will begin the most critical stage. At that point, I will need to draw upon the power of the world within your body."
"I never expected stimulating the materials' potential to consume so much of my strength. You must have traveled very far along the path of devouring, haven't you? The strength of your source Devouring Teeth exceeded my initial estimates. Judging by your power, you may be above even the level of the Eighth Apostle."
"This stage has consumed too much energy, leaving insufficient power for the next crucial stage: compressing the mold and the prototype within into the size of your arm. That is why I need your help."
"I will assist you with everything I have. As for the energy supply, you need not worry." Zhang Chen quietly transmitted his voice to Cthulhu.
As the tentacles activated the seals on the mold, Zhang Chen could clearly sense the two substances inside fully blending together, harmonized by the special energy Cthulhu had infused into them and bringing out their greatest cooperative potential.
"The potential has been stimulated enough. During the next process of compression and formation, the temperature will rise to two hundred thousand degrees Celsius."
Cthulhu adjusted the central furnace of the forging chamber to its maximum load. The searing heat sent wisps of steam spilling from between the dragon