Chen Lin sat cross-legged.
He remained utterly still.
Although Huiye and the Mermaid Sword had dissipated, the Fire Seed's qualitative transformation continued.
Moreover, he and the Fire Seed were now one. As it underwent its transformation, his body changed along with it.
This was the process of evolving from the true realm toward eternity.
Chen Lin knew this opportunity had been hard to come by and dared not let his attention stray in the slightest.
He had already lost his innate cultivation, and his Sword Will had made no progress. This opportunity was his only chance to ascend to eternity, so even if the eternity he attained this way was unorthodox, he had to seize it.
Time ticked by.
All the starlight falling from the sky was absorbed.
Yet the transformation remained incomplete.
Chen Lin could only supply the remaining energy himself.
He had to endure the pain of his body and the Fire Seed transforming together while also supplying the Fire Seed with energy. This magnified the pain without limit, testing his willpower to an unimaginable degree.
Fortunately, his soul strength was sufficient.
Chen Lin could let the Sunfire "burn" his soul without restraint. He only needed to sustain his physical body and spiritual artistic conception.
His preparations were also thorough.
He had Hutu Fruit, spirit liquid, Spirit Rice Porridge, Seven-Star Mother Steamed Buns, and more. He had even requested a portion of Thousand-Flavor Soup from Ninth Miss.
He replenished his energy on every front, leaving no weakness uncovered.
One month.
Three months.
Half a year.
The Fire Seed's transformation lasted well over half a year before it finally stopped advancing. A tremendous aura of eternity soared from Chen Lin's courtyard.
It shot straight into the sky.
After gathering in one place, it formed a new "sun."
It was