I slowly circulated the void energy one last time, guiding it perfectly into the Absolute Synthesis Well. The rhythmic hum of my core began to settle into a quiet resting state. I was just about to finish my cultivation session for the day.
Suddenly, a strange sensation bloomed deep within my soul.
It was a distinct, rhythmic pulse. A profound flicker of life resonated directly with my consciousness, echoing through my newly evolved pathways.
My eyes snapped open. The bed's dark canopy came into sharp focus.
'Is it finally time?'
I quickly accessed my system inventory. With a single thought, I brought the item out into the real world. A familiar, not-so-heavy weight materialized instantly in my hands.
The mysterious obsidian egg.
The smooth surface felt incredibly warm to the touch.
However, it was vibrating with a new, frantic energy, pulsing with a faint inner light in the dim room.
