Past and Present

Flying through the air, Celis felt more powerful and freer than ever.

His strength had not only soared, but it had completely changed from what it was before.

Before, he had limited control over Azure essence, but ever since creating the Blood Azure Beast Core, it felt as natural as breathing.

His control was now precise, his body incredibly powerful, and the transformation was entirely different from what he would have achieved through normal evolution.

"The risks were worth it." He smiled and flew back to the place where the rank six trees stood.

With his newfound strength, he could now claim many of the treasures.

Looking down, he saw the powerful trees standing guard around an Azure Sapling.

Although he now had an effective way of replenishing his essence—one that had evolved into something even stronger—that didn't mean these treasures were useless.