On the tenth day of the bloodline activation, Ron noticed a subtle change in Ailan's state.
Her energy fluctuation became unstable, the vines sometimes shrank and sometimes swelled, and the frequency of runes flickering on the leaves increased as if heralding some significant transformation to come.
"Master, I feel... a call."
Written on Ailan's leaves, the text appeared and disappeared due to the energy fluctuation:
"My bloodline is telling me that I need to enter a special dormant state to complete the final metamorphosis."
Ron immediately realized that this was the omen of the Third Stage—complete metamorphosis.
In his research, a tree spirit needs to undergo a complete "death and rebirth" process to truly awaken its full potential.
"Are you sure you want to enter the final stage now?"
Ron cautiously asked, "Once it begins, it cannot be interrupted."
Ailan's vines swayed resolutely:
