In the time it took for one incense stick to burn, the strange burning sensation in his abdomen vanished, and the energy contained within the Lingyu had been completely exhausted. Lu Ye revealed a contemplative expression.
After all these attempts, one thing could now be confirmed.
At present, he was not suited to directly swallowing Lingyu. He could only rely on the Talent Tree to improve his cultivation efficiency within limited bounds.
Of course, even with those limits, his efficiency was still nearly ten times greater than that of ordinary cultivators. This undoubtedly meant that, so long as he had ample resources, he could grow faster.
The Talent Tree had never disappointed him.
This was quite good. Once his cultivation gradually improved, he could further adjust his cultivation efficiency. One day, he would be able to consume Lingyu as he consumed Spirit Stones, without worrying about wasting the energy within the Lingyu.
But by the time that day came, Lu Ye estimated his cultivation would at least have reached the Moonlight Realm. That was likely a matter for the distant future.
"Little Nine!" Lu Ye called softly.
This time, Little Nine did not appear. Only its voice came: "What is it?"
"Heaven's Mystery Pillar!"
Jian Guhong had reminded him that every cultivator who Advanced to Star Constellation could receive a Heaven's Mystery Pillar bestowed by the Heavenly Mechanism before leaving the Nine Provinces, allowing them to maintain contact with the Nine Provinces in the starry sky.
Little Nine had never mentioned this, and Lu Ye had not known of it. But since he was leaving now, he naturally ought to bring one along.
The Void before him warped faintly, and a small Heaven's Mystery Pillar appeared out of nowhere. Lu Ye reached out and caught it.
Little Nine's voice came