Yu Xuan opened his eyes, feeling refreshed, like a new leaf after spring rain.
He wasn't sure how much time had passed, but the first thing he saw was his master's expression calm, yet complicated.
"Breakthrough feels great," he said lightly, meeting her gaze.
Her lips twitched before she replied, voice even but carrying weight.
"Now it may feel easy because of your talent. But when you step into Core Formation, things will change. You'll need to condense as many elemental cores as possible. Not all can be formed, some are too profound, too unorthodox, shaped by one's very life. But the more you manage, the stronger your foundation will be."
Yu Xuan tilted his head. "What kinds of cores are there?"
