Chen Lin watched Yuan Zhimeng's movements.
But after waiting for ages, nothing changed. The Round Bead continued to glow, its light undiminished by Yuan Zhimeng's hand, driving back the surrounding darkness.
A while later.
Yuan Zhimeng withdrew her hand, leaped down, and stood at the Pagoda Gate, gazing inside.
After much hesitation, she still did not dare enter and returned to Chen Lin's side.
"No good. The Treasure-Refining Formula is too weak to have any effect. Looks like this thing and I aren't destined for each other. But there's no danger, so you should give it a try too."
Chen Lin nodded.
He could now feel supernatural power stirring within him, especially in his soul, which he could sense clearly. The source of this exemption from suppression was that sphere. If he touched it directly, he might be able to use the Unnamed Treasure-Refining Formula.
He did not hope to actually refine it successfully. Simply determining what was inside the Pagoda would be enough.
More importantly.
He wanted to see whether he could recover stronger supernatural power and then open a Grotto-Heaven Treasure.
With that thought, Chen Lin hesitated no longer. Following Yuan Zhimeng's example, he sprang up and climbed to the top of the Pagoda. After examining it, he placed his hand on the sphere.
It felt slightly cool.
Moreover, the aura of the sphere itself was several times stronger than what it radiated outward, making Chen Lin's soul source increasingly active.
But that applied only to his soul.
The energies in every other aspect of him, including his innate talent and Nine-Aperture Exquisite Heart, showed no response.
Chen Lin was overjoyed.
He immediately tried to open the Gourd Grotto-Heaven, but even with all his strength, he still fell just short. The soul strength he could muster was insufficient