An Ancient Legacy of Utolan Civilization

Reilo gestured for Antonio to be patient, and the two of them left Ailanka behind.

With Antonio's help, Reilo gave his body a thorough examination, searching for the source of the curse. Ailanka, meanwhile, looked around the cave's various experimental tools with cautious curiosity.

As the founder of the academic discipline of Evolution's Profound Meaning, Antonio had undoubtedly conducted secret research into the human body as well.

After several hours, he reached a few preliminary conclusions.

"Your body seems to have undergone considerable modification, and some traces of your true form remain. Overall, though, I haven't found anything abnormal. It seems the curse left on you is hidden at a deeper level. I'll need to examine you more thoroughly."

Although this essence clone of Reilo still had its original human flesh and blood, several things about it had indeed changed.

First and foremost was the Star Core.

Next was the Energy Source within him: Star Body Essence, which resonated with his main body from afar. This was also why the closer his main body came to Reilo, the more complete the natural laws became, and the stronger Reilo grew. His blood was the terrestrial fire at the heart of Reilo Star!

Last was his mind and soul.

Reilo's current mind and soul were only a part of the whole. Most of them had already merged with the Three-Phase Rat through the laws of his true form, then spread through reproduction into the subconscious of every creature on Reilo Star, allowing them to endure.

After considering it, Reilo accepted the old scholar's more thorough examination without hesitation.

Unhurriedly, Antonio brought out several large experimental instruments Reilo had never seen before.

"These are practical instruments invented during Utolan's heyday," he explained. "You can't find them on the market anymore, and the related