Within the depths of his Soul Sea, Li Hao directed his full attention toward the ice flame, which floated quietly beside his original flame like a silent observer, its presence calm yet filled with untapped potential, and as he began guiding strands of heaven and earth energy into it, he did so with extreme care, ensuring that the energy flowed smoothly without overwhelming the young flame, because he understood that forcing growth would only lead to instability, while patient nourishment would allow true transformation.
The process was slow, almost imperceptible at first, but as time passed, subtle changes began to occur, as the ice flame's color deepened and its internal structure became more stable, while the cold energy it emitted grew sharper and more refined, gradually shedding the impurities that defined ordinary flames, and throughout this process, Li Hao maintained absolute focus, ignoring everything else as he nurtured the flame step by step, allowing it to absorb the surrounding energy naturally.
Outside, time passed quietly.
Inside, something extraordinary was taking shape.