At Coalition Headquarters, Xu Tiancai suffered immensely as the Dark Power raged within his body. Although the Mages of the coalition tried their utmost to help, they still could not find an effective solution. Xu Tiancai knew well that he could not rely solely on others; he had to actively seek a breakthrough.
During a brief interval when his physical condition stabilized somewhat, Xu Tiancai plunged straight into the coalition's library. Countless ancient texts and profound secrets concerning magic and power were housed there. He pored over them day and night, missing no clue whatsoever that might be related to the Dark Power. A tattered magic journal caught his attention; it mentioned an ancient cultivation method that involved deeply exploring and tempering one's own spiritual world in order to master a powerful yet unstable force. Feeling as though he had struck gold, Xu Tiancai decided to take this as an opportunity to embark on his own cultivation journey.
He found a quiet secret chamber and began practicing the methods described in the journal. First came meditation; he tried to immerse his mind in a state of absolute tranquility to perceive the root of the Dark Power inside him. However, the Dark Power refused to rest quietly. Whenever he approached a certain node deep within his heart, the Dark Power would surge forth, attempting to disrupt his thoughts. Gritting his teeth, Xu Tiancai repeatedly refocused his mind, engaging in a silent battle with the Dark Power.
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