Lin Mu felt energized in a way that went beyond physical strength.
There was a sense of completeness, a deep satisfaction that came from aligning multiple aspects of his cultivation into a cohesive whole. It filled him with a quiet excitement, one that he did not allow to disrupt his focus.
After stabilizing his condition, Lin Mu slowly opened his eyes.
The pillar of lava beneath him had already receded, returning to the surface of the sea. The environment had calmed, but the changes within him remained.
He turned and flew back toward the junkyard.
By the time he arrived, the elders had already gathered.
Word of his actions had spread quickly. The elder who had been observing him had informed the others, and their concern had drawn them here. However, the moment they saw Lin Mu, their expressions shifted.
Something about him had changed.
To ordinary eyes, he still appeared human.
But to the three Transcendent Dwarves, the difference was unmistakable.
