"Did the evolution succeed?"
As the radiance gradually dimmed, Gao Gong examined the "new Nomad's Staff" in his hand with great interest.
At this moment, the "Nomad's Staff" in Gao Gong's hand had undergone a complete transformation. It was no longer merely an ancient relic symbolizing authority, but had evolved into a supreme authority imbued with a stronger aura of life, closer to the concept of a "living divine artifact."
The staff's overall length seemed to have increased slightly, while its proportions had become even more harmonious and perfect.
It no longer gave off the feeling of having been "forged" or "carved." Instead, it seemed to have naturally grown from some sentient cosmic wonder-wood, or perhaps was the tangible manifestation of flowing laws solidified into form.
Its entire body displayed a deep, dark-gold hue, as if it contained a rising sun that had yet to fully emerge.
The originally rather plain staff shaft was now completely covered and fused with two interwoven streams of energy, forming entirely new patterns.
One was a deep-blue radiance, like a frigid undercurrent of time flowing silently beneath it. Looking closely, countless tiny images seemed to appear and vanish within the radiance. This was the manifestation of the authority of "Observation," exuding a tranquil aura that saw through all things and recorded reality.
The other was a pale-gold trail of light, like leaping divine fire or boiling vitality. It coiled around the deep-blue radiance, more lively and blazing. It represented the power of "Ascension," filled with the majestic momentum of constant transcendence and evolution.
The greatest change was at the top of the staff. It was no longer a simple gemstone, but had evolved into a miniature black hole that slowly rotated.
The three disaster traits representing Gao Gong's path of conquest were like three