With new weapons and awakened spirits, the team entered a new phase of growth.
Li Hao spent hours understanding the synergy between his three weapon spirits. The spear spirit focused on control and dominance, the demon blade on aggression, and the light fairy on balance and clarity.
Though he still concealed his three cores, their influence subtly enhanced his overall combat potential.
Lin Xue trained with her peacock spirit, her illusions becoming more layered and nearly indistinguishable from reality.
Su Ling refined her flame using the new core, gradually pushing it toward a higher level of purity and stability.
Xu Mei adapted to her phoenix cloak, learning to channel greater flame output without losing control, her aura becoming both elegant and dangerous.
Wang Lei refined his movement techniques, his speed no longer chaotic but precise and deadly.
No battles occurred during this time.
Only growth.
Only mastery.
They were no longer simply advancing in cultivation.
They were refining themselves into something far more complete.