The originally deep green leaves were now enveloped in a halo of light, appearing as if permanently bathed in the dawn’s sunlight.
"Ailan, how do you feel?" Ron asked with concern.
"I... feel wonderful, master."
The tree spirit’s voice remained gentle but carried a hint of unprecedented vitality:
"It’s like there’s a small sun inside me constantly releasing energy, warm but not scorching, full of life."
Ron activated "Extraordinary Recognition," carefully observing Ailan’s transformation.
In his perception, Ailan’s life energy field had undergone a significant reorganization, forming a more balanced and efficient structure.
Her resistance to light and heat had greatly increased, and she had acquired a special ability.
She could slowly convert sunlight into magic power through photosynthesis, an alternative enhancement to magic power capacity.
"It seems you truly benefited from the ritual." Ron smiled.
"Thank you for your generous sharing, master," Ailan gracefully bowed, her gold and green-tinged leaves shimmering with a captivating sheen during the movement.
Ron nodded lightly, then began to clean up the ritual site.
The mission of the Silent Furnace had been completed, and it should be returned to the Crown Clan tomorrow;
The runes on the ground needed to be thoroughly erased, leaving no trace that could be deduced by anyone.
Once everything returned to normal, he stood alone on the terrace, letting the gentle moonlight bathe him.
The sun energy circulating inside him resonated with the moonlight, forming a harmonious and balanced energy field.
"Continue meditating; there are a few hours left until dawn, and this time shouldn’t be wasted."
He didn’t rest but instead worked hard to enhance his magic power through the traits of the "Star Projection" meditation technique.
.........
As dawn broke, the first ray of sunlight penetrated the gap in the curtain, softly landing on Ron’s face.
Unlike usual, today he didn’t feel the glare of discomfort; instead, there was an indescribable sense of intimacy and warmth, as if he shared some mystical resonance with the light.
The magic power flowing within him was more active and pure than before, imparting an unprecedented feeling of lightness and vitality.
Ron gently raised his hand, palm facing upwards, gathering a cluster of magic power.
Quietly manipulating the elements of light and heat within himself, that cluster of magic power emitted a gentle golden halo under the sunlight.
"The improvement is visible to the naked eye..." he murmured to himself, gently clenching his right hand.
The magic sphere immediately contracted, then rapidly expanded again at an astonishing speed.
Ultimately, above his palm, it formed a miniature model of the sun, with details precise down to every solar flare and sunspot.
This delicate manipulation of magic power was the result of combining the spiritual power refinement techniques taught by Eve with the Sun Incarnation.
Not only did it enhance the precision of magic shaping, but it also endowed light and heat magic with greater penetration power and stability.
"Master, breakfast is ready."
Ailan’s voice came from outside the door, as gentle as ever, but now laced with a subtle, lighthearted tone.
"Coming," Ron dispersed the miniature sun in his palm with a wave of his hand and stood up to put on his robe.
In the dining room, Dale had already emerged from the Crystal Pool, seated in a specially designed chair for her.
Seeing the changes in Ron and Ailan, her golden eyes were filled with curiosity and wonder.
"Master and Ailan Mama look different!"
The Little Sea Siren stared unblinkingly at the subtle yet noticeable changes in the two:
"It’s like... like you’ve been kissed by the sun."
Ron smiled slightly: "Your metaphor is quite apt, Dale. We indeed underwent a ritual related to the sun."
After breakfast, he checked the Silent Furnace once more, ensuring it was intact.
He then carefully packed it, preparing to return it to Eve.
At this moment, a gentle knock on the door sounded.