In a courtyard deep within Dragon's Fang Mountain.
The lake that had been left unstirred for half a year began to ripple violently. Huge waves kicked up and rumbled. Soon after, a bright beam of light shot into the air, piercing through the clouds, a sight that everyone within the Dragon's Fang Mountain Range could see. Countless surprised eyes shot towards it.
At the same time, worldly natural energy rushed over like a tide, condensing in the sky above the lake and forming a gigantic energy vortex that covered the entire mountain.
In the center of the lake was a young man who was sitting cross-legged, and he finally opened his eyes.
They emitted light that had taken physical form, exuding enough power to part the surface of the water. It was only a while later that the water filled up the gap.
The young man was none other than Li Luo.
The resonant power he was emanating was increasing at a terrifying pace. He then let out a loud roar that could rival even a thunderous boom or a dragon's cry. The sheer soundwaves were so mighty that waves kicked up as it rippled in every direction. After which, spiritual light shot out of his head and a tempest descended due to the sheer pressure emitted by two dazzling and perfect Duke Bergfrieds. Both gave off the aura of perfection as they stood tall with ten golden pillars each.
Two Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds!
In half a year, Li Luo had reentered the Second Duke Stage. This time, his second Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried was fully perfect and gave off a sturdy aura. When compared to the one he had forged in the Treasure Domain, it was incomparably more solid. Both of them were like mountains that propped up the sky.
A humongous energy vortex began to churn, transforming into a tsunami of energy that was then devoured by the Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds. When the last traces of worldly natural energy were absorbed, the second Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfried reached its completed state, and numerous archaic primordial runes flowed across its surface. Half a moment later, the two Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds transformed into beams of light that were reabsorbed by Li Luo before vanishing without a trace. The incredible amounts of light being emitted from his eyes began to slowly recede and things returned to their former calm.
"I've actually closed myself off for half a year," Li Luo murmured to himself in surprise. In the past, the secrets of his body had shackled him because he was not yet a Duke. That had forced him to constantly advance. It was the first time he had secluded himself away for such a long period of time.
Bang!
The Absolute Resonance Halo began to rotate, and a mysterious sound was heard.
The six resonant powers then condensed in the center of the Absolute Resonance Halo, where a cauldron could be found. Mystical flames filled the air, but this was not something foreign to Li Luo—it was his Acquired Resonance Flame.
The Acquired Resonance Flame had also changed with the awakening of the Absolute Resonance Seed. It had become much more magnificent, taking the form of a cauldron instead.
As the resonant powers intermingled in the cauldron, they swiftly fused into one. A completely different resonance affinity, one that was perfectly blended together, burst forth with amazing power. Li Luo stretched his arm out, and a completely different power surged out of his palm. This energy was light-gold in color, but it concealed a dazzling light underneath. Resplendent water light, a towering ancient tree rooted into the earth, and even a dragon coiled up amidst the thunder clouds could be seen in the deepest parts of this energy.
But none of this was the true highlight of what he had achieved. The crucial factor was that Li Luo could sense a wondrous aura amidst all this. This was the awe-inspiring source origin energy! Source origin energy was something only Kings could interact with. Although this strand of source origin energy was small, it was still an incredible trump card in the Duke Stage. With the augmentation of source origin energy, Li Luo's resonant power and Duke Arts would all increase in power by an entire realm.
"So this is source origin energy?"
The Absolute Resonance Seed was capable of creating miracles, allowing a second-grade Duke to wield a power that was exclusive to Kings.
Li Luo's gaze heated up. With his current strength and the transformed hexa-resonant power, even an ordinary sixth-grade Duke would not be his equal. Furthermore, this was when he had six resonance affinities. When the day came that he acquired his fourth resonance, the combination of the eight resonant powers would likely transform into even more source origin energy! He didn't dare to dream of how strong he would be at that point. Li Luo's heart was stirred. The youth who had nothing but a blank palace all those years ago could now strut around any inner divine continent with the actual power to protect himself. Now he could deal with most Duke opponents, foes who he once looked at with fear.
He then dispersed the hexa-resonant power, and his mind trembled. The five-colored spirit soil basin appeared in his hand, and he noticed that the chubby bamboo shoot had quietly grown and thunder energy flowing across it had become much more intense. It was clear that the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo's life force had strengthened. Li Luo felt incredibly elated upon seeing the growing shoot. Had it truly started to grow now?