This was where the benefits of having two cultivation systems showed.
The operation of the Truth Runes required none of Benjamin's attention. A steady stream of elemental power was absorbed and transformed, forming new True Essence to replenish his expenditure.
As for precise guidance and control... the first Wizardry Model Benjamin had independently constructed was Alchemy!
Of course, even with such a tremendous advantage, he still had to maintain absolute focus.
The moment his mind wandered and the concepts went out of control, not only might the artifact embryo shatter, even the Spirit Sea itself could suffer damage.
After successfully integrating the first portion of Dawn Crystal Sand into the artifact embryo, its golden-red radiance dimmed somewhat. Yet the cracks across its surface became more pronounced, giving off an unstable aura.
Next came the second material—Rainbow Neon's Light-Infused Spirit Dew.
The rainbow-colored spirit dew was drawn into the Spirit Sea. The instant it entered the artifact embryo, it violently clashed with the dawn concept within.
Rainbow Neon's Illusion and dawn's sharpness seemed as incompatible as fire and water. The artifact embryo shook even more violently, nearly collapsing into pieces!
Benjamin once again activated his True Fire and divine sense, stabilizing both sides while beginning to reconcile the concepts.
This was a contest on the level of concepts.
He was not refining matter, but reconciling intent, properties, and rules.
Failure!
The artifact embryo jolted violently. The cracks on its surface spread in an instant, and then it exploded apart within the Spirit Sea!
"Cough, cough!"
Benjamin suddenly broke into violent coughing, his face turning pale as paper.
His Spirit Sea throbbed with excruciating pain, and his soul felt as though it had been torn apart. This was the backlash of a failed artifact refinement.
He slumped to the ground, drenched in