Blood Sigil

Yur stood before the Ashen Veil, gaze subdued, as though the light within his eyes had dimmed. He exhaled softly, aware of the final step he had to complete.

"As for the final step…" he murmured.

Unlike ordinary cultivators or demons who refined essence externally, Yur intended to do it all within his Cyralim. Through the Moon of Freed Slaves—his Devouring Gate—he drew origin essence inward, storing it in the Ashen Veil. Using his will, the Unchained command kept that essence under control inside the Veil, preventing any chaotic outbursts.

From here, Refinement would occur in his Cyralim, letting him collect multiple types of essence—a safeguard for his eventual travels in Afloria and beyond.

"Ritual of Echo Weaving…" he whispered, lifting his foot to begin sketching a large circle upon the ashen ground.