The underground laboratory at No. 12 Golden Oak Street was sealed off from all the noise of the outside world.
For seven whole days.
Ian sat cross-legged in the center of the Star Guidance Array, surrounded by the grayish-white remains of thirty-seven Star Crystals.
The last speck of starlight sank into the space between his brows. Deep within his Sea of Spirit, the pale gold Crystal Core trembled slightly.
The intricate Star Orbit patterns on its surface extended and intertwined, faintly outlining the projection of a miniature Star Map.
A vast wave of Spiritual Power swept through the laboratory, revealing the trajectory of every dust mote in the air with perfect clarity.
Spiritual Power Elementalization progress: 20.5%.
He opened his eyes, a glint of starlight flashing in their depths before vanishing.
He raised his right hand, and the air above his palm distorted slightly.
