Boom—!
An indescribable torrent surged from Chu He's fingertips, crashing into every part of his body with an overwhelming yet gentle force.
It wasn't ordinary energy, but the essence of a source that had been compressed and refined to the utmost degree.
Chu He froze in place. Inside him, it was as if billions of stars had exploded all at once, only to fall silent in an instant.
The Power of Space and Power of Annihilation within him reacted like sharks scenting blood. They surged toward the foreign torrent, trying to devour and assimilate it.
But the torrent of energy was like a vast ocean, easily engulfing and containing the two streams that had dared to challenge it.
Three utterly different forces formed a delicate and dangerous balance inside him.
Silver spatial rifts and gray-black Runes representing annihilation began to appear across Chu He's skin. They intertwined, forming a horrifying sight.
"Brother-in-law!"
The sudden change startled Xia Nuo, and he instinctively started forward.
"Don't touch him!"
A cool voice rang out as Xia Yao stepped in front of him.
Her expression was more solemn than ever. Her black eyes, characteristic of the Void Gazer Royal Family, were fixed on Chu He, while an aura capable of freezing space and time flickered around her.
But she didn't interfere. She could sense that although the power pouring into Chu He was immense, it held no malice. Instead, it seemed to be helping him undergo some profound transformation.
"Well, well, this is..."
At some point, Kachi had floated over to Chu He. Her big eyes sparkled like stars as she circled him curiously, then brought her dainty nose close to the crystal and sniffed.
"So it's an 'Essence Condensation Crystal.' No wonder."
She looked as if she'd suddenly understood, her tone carrying a