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"So that was what I needed all along, a Core-based Cultivation Method..."
Core-based methods often require an innate core to function. In Yggdrasil it was Mana Cores, in Spiritias Spirit Orbs, in Zipangu Martial Hearts. Other races developed their own: Vampires with Blood Cores, Spirit Races with Spiritual Hearts, Dragons with Dragon Hearts, Titans with Titan Soul Hearts.
What Louis achieved was extraordinary. He could now maintain his Fake Dragon Heart for at least eight hours without strain, steadily accumulating Dragon Energy to reinforce his body and awaken his dormant dragon bloodline, while simultaneously strengthening his bond with Belladine and empowering her in return.
"If you can evolve into a powerful spirit, you will become an indispensable ally. So grow strong quickly, Belladine," Louis murmured, gently caressing her head. He fed her a spirit crystal harvested from the mines near the capital.
