Runar floated in the white void of the Infinite Qi Realm, six Reality Fragments arranged in a circle before him.
Through the soul connection, he could feel his clone body sleeping peacefully with Celestia back in Suite 4701. That part of him was at rest. This part was about to begin decades of brutal cultivation work.
The moment he fully materialized in the space, Runar felt the difference. His soul relaxed, tension he hadn't even noticed releasing. His thoughts flowed smoother, his mental processes operating with less friction.
Perfect. Now let's begin.
He gathered the six Reality Fragments, arranging them in a specific hexagonal pattern around his floating form.
First, absorb all the fragments to maximize Rule comprehension. Higher comprehension means more effective soul tempering later.
Runar reached out with his consciousness and touched the first Reality Fragment.
