Ikmael understood the meaning behind his master's silent glance. Without a word, he vanished in a ripple of light—space bending around him—and returned only seconds later. In his hand, he held a small, heart-shaped stone.
At first glance, it seemed ordinary: dull gray, no bigger than a fist. But as one's gaze lingered, a subtle radiance began to rise from within, like starlight trapped under stone. Lines of ancient runes glimmered faintly across its surface, countless and intricate, pulsing as if alive.
"This," Tiramisu said, her voice smooth but solemn, "is an Alpha–Omega Overgod Body Refinement Technique—the Astra-Vajra Heartwork. It enables the practitioner's physical strength to surpass the limits of their cultivation base. If you take full advantage of the opportunities your time in the landmasses will offer, you will be able to cultivate it quickly."
