West's body stiffened slightly.
"…Whoa—"
It wasn't painful but it was intense, infiltrating his core swiftly.
The energy spread rapidly through him, reaching his branches.
Inside him, he could feel the three branches responding...
Light began to spread, starting from the base and slowly rising upward.
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[ BRANCH CULTIVATION IN PROGRESS ]
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West's breathing slowed as he focused inward, feeling the glow climb steadily.
From the bottom, to a quarter and then higher...
The sensation intensified, making his body feel lighter and more responsive.
The energy continued pushing upward until it stopped just below the center.
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[ BRANCH STATUS UPDATED ]
Progress: Mid-Level Advancement Achieved
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The glow stabilized as the energy slowly faded.
West opened his eyes and noticed that the stone in his hand had turned completely white.
"…Used up already."
He rolled it between his fingers and could tell that there was no more energy within.
Right now, it was just a shell.
