The lure of power! Frenzied refinement!

A year passed in the flick of a finger.

The wind atop Enlightenment Cliff never ceased.

You sat cross-legged inside the cave, the dark-gold cocoon before you.

Compared to a year ago, the black aura on the cocoon had faded a little more.

The change was barely perceptible, but real.

Su Qingyuan and Ye Chuxue were still cultivating in seclusion.

Under your guidance, the roots of the Immortal Medicine inside their bodies had been carefully transplanted into your Inner World.

Three medicinal roots took hold in the chaos, bathed in the most primordial power of heaven and earth.

Given time, they would flourish anew.

At this moment, however, your attention was entirely on the cocoon before you.

"Ready?"

The Divine Silkworm War King's telepathic voice rang out, a hint of anticipation beneath its calmness.

You nodded.

"This time, I want to refine more."

You stated your intention outright.

The dark-gold light on the cocoon flickered slightly.

"Are you certain?"

A note of gravity entered the Divine Silkworm War King's voice.

"Last time, you refined only one percent, and your body nearly burst apart."

"Even with your Inner World supporting you this time, the dangers of the Source of the Weird far exceed your imagination."

"I know."

Your voice was calm.

"But I don't have much time."

"There are too many things waiting for me to do outside."

"I need greater power."

Silence.

Inside the cocoon, the Divine Silkworm War King remained silent for a long time.

"Very well."

"Since you're this determined, I won't stop you."

"But remember."

His voice became extremely stern.

"The moment you sense anything wrong, stop absorbing it."

"I'll monitor your condition at all times."

"If you insist on biting off more than you can chew, even I won't be able to save you."

"Understood."

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