Ye Lingyun sat cross-legged in the bitterly cold reaches of Ice Soul Star, surrounded by an endless world of ice and snow. The frigid wind sliced across his face like a blade, yet his expression remained as still as water, as though he had become one with the frozen landscape. In his palm, the Star Core gave off a faint glow, its power coursing through his body and resonating wondrously with his Star Power.
The Star Core, a treasure containing boundless Star Power, was something Ye Lingyun had obtained in the Starfall Ruins only after enduring a thousand hardships. He knew this Star Core would be the key to his breakthrough to the Star Saint Stage. He took a deep breath and began mobilizing the Star Power within his body, preparing to refine the Star Core.
He closed his eyes and focused all his attention on the Star Core. He could sense the immense power it contained, a vast sea of stars harboring infinite possibilities. His Star Power slowly seeped into the Star Core as he tried to establish a connection with it.
Time ticked by, and tiny beads of sweat began to form on Ye Lingyun's forehead. Refining the Star Core was far more difficult than he had imagined. He had to concentrate completely, without the slightest distraction. His Origin Spirit Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox slowly materialized behind him, its nine tails swaying gently in the air and radiating an icy glow, as though lending him strength.
Ye Lingyun's heart was filled with resolve. He knew this was a crucial turning point on his path of cultivation. He had to succeed; he could not fail. He drew a deep breath and increased the flow of his Star Power, attempting to break through the Star Core's final line of defense.
Boom!