After taking their leave from the throne room, Lucas and the others stepped into one of the palace corridors. The tension and excitement of the audience with the king still lingered, but Lucas wasted no time before turning to the group with a calm and steady tone.
"We cannot afford to relax just because we broke through," he said, folding his arms thoughtfully. "The foundations of these realms are fragile in the first few days. If we leave them unstable, it could cause internal injuries or backlash in battle. Go back to cultivation and stabilize everything thoroughly. The war is far too close for us to take risks."
Lira nodded immediately, still feeling the remnants of the powerful energy swirling through her core. "You're right. My Qi is flowing so quickly that it almost feels unreal. If I don't take time to settle it, I might damage my meridians instead of strengthening them."
