Within the pillar of light.
Little Blue closed her eyes, holding the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid in both hands.
The medicinal power of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid began pouring into her body.
Specks of golden starlight appeared across her body, growing more numerous and densely packed until they gradually enveloped her entire figure.
Gradually turning her whole body into a dazzling golden cocoon of light.
The medicinal power surged in like a tide, wave after wave, each stronger than the last.
Little Blue's aura began to climb.
Her body, which had still been somewhat illusory, began solidifying at a visible pace as the immortal herb's medicinal power reshaped it.
The texture of her skin, even the rise and fall of her breathing, became indistinguishable from those of a real living being!
Her long dress underwent an earth-shaking transformation as well.
The blue dress, originally formed of nothing but light and shadow, actually became tangible fabric!
The golden vine patterns along its hem seemed to come alive, emanating an imperial aura that towered above all plants!
Finally, when the last trace of medicinal power had been absorbed.
Boom-
A terrifying aura erupted from Little Blue's body.
Little Blue slowly opened her eyes.
Those eyes had changed completely.
They no longer held that simple innocence, clear enough to see straight to the bottom, but instead brimmed with the power of life.
Deep within her eyes, an endless sea of Blue Silver Grass could vaguely be seen swaying gently in the wind.
She lowered her head to look at her hands.
Those hands were fair as jade, slender and long, their nails glowing with a faint golden light.
"I did it."
She murmured.
Her voice was no longer as soft and shy as it had been at first.
Instead, it carried a hint of