The next morning, when Zora woke up, she found her body covered in dark impurities. Without hesitation, she took a thorough bath. Only after washing herself clean did she feel refreshed from head to toe and sit down for breakfast.
"Master," Black asked from the table, "how effective was the Bone Cleansing Potion?"
Zora smiled lightly. "Very effective. I think I squeezed out its full potential."
Having gone through the process before, she knew exactly how to endure it this time. There were no mistakes.
After cleansing the marrow, her body felt lighter than ever, and even circulating mana felt smoother. Although her cultivation level itself had not leapt forward dramatically, she knew the true benefits would reveal themselves gradually over time.
"It's almost time for the life-and-death duel," Black then said, worry flickering in his eyes. "Master… are you fully prepared?"
After all, this was no sparring match. It was a fight where life and death were decided in a single moment.
