The thought left him both relieved and resigned. He had never imagined that refining a pill could reduce someone to such a state. It had felt as though every last trace of strength had been squeezed from his body, and he had nearly lost his eyes in the process.

Splash!

Luo Chen raised a hand to his face and touched his eyes. They were moist, clear, and bright. Five years of continuous alchemy had placed a great burden on them, while the final three years had forced him to keep the Spirit Eyes active without interruption. Fortunately, he had endured through it all.

Once the last tension in his mind finally loosened, exhaustion rushed over him again. He slowly closed his eyes and allowed himself to sink back into sleep. He did not resist it; he just let the spirit spring continue nourishing him as he absorbed the mysterious power within its waters.

***

A year later, more people began to emerge within the Heaven...