Fusing More Stones

Grace nodded, rolling her shoulders to ease the tension from hours of intense focus. She had expected the fusion to work eventually, but she hadn't anticipated such a significant boost in power. If this method could be applied to higher-grade stones, the results could be groundbreaking.

But first, she needed to replicate her success.

She grabbed two more Level One red Spirit Stones and set them before her. Though excitement burned in her veins, she forced herself to stay patient. Rushing the process could lead to failure.

Taking a deep breath, she repeated the steps she had just mastered.

Energy seeped from her fingertips, syncing with the stones. Unlike before, she had a better sense of how to guide the flow, ensuring that the two separate forces didn't clash but instead wove together like threads of the same fabric.

The resistance was still there, but it wasn't as aggressive as before.