’This bitch really thinks I’m stupid...’ Zi Xuan narrowed her eyes at Shiva’s back.
Even though Shiva had withdrawn her killing intent and claimed it was merely a misunderstanding, Zi Xuan did not believe her in the slightest.
However, Zi Xuan ultimately decided against attacking Shiva and instead continued observing her carefully.
After all, even if she did make a move, she had no real confidence in her ability to defeat Shiva, especially since they were not in the Nine Heavens.
Meanwhile, as Yuan’s affinity gradually became more pronounced, his understanding of the cultivation technique also deepened accordingly.
Suddenly, after an entire day had passed, the Eternal Essence surrounding Yuan violently expanded outward like a bursting bubble, transforming everything it touched into essence.
Zi Xuan and Shiva hastily retreated the moment it happened, nearly getting caught within the expanding wave of Eternal Essence themselves.
The Eternal Essence continued expanding outward for countless miles, completely erasing everything in its path.
Fortunately, Yuan had deliberately moved far enough away beforehand, preventing the main island from being entirely consumed. Even so, by the time the expanding wave finally stopped, a sizeable portion of the island had vanished.
Yuan slowly opened his eyes shortly afterward.
He then released a small amount of Eternal Essence from his palm and quietly examined it.
"Shiva was right..." he muttered. "I can naturally sense my affinity now."
<You have discovered your Affinity!>
<Your progress toward Path to Eternity has increased!>
[Progress: 30%]
However, there was still one slight issue remaining.
Yuan returned to the main island, where Shiva and Zi Xuan had retreated earlier, before looking at Shiva and asking,
"What kind of affinity is this?"
He revealed his Eternal Essence to her, and unlike before, it now radiated with a myriad of colors resembling a miniature galaxy, as though he were holding the entire universe within the palm of his hand.
Shiva subconsciously swallowed nervously and did her utmost to maintain a calm exterior.
Then, with a deliberately nonchalant expression, she answered, "I... don’t know."
"What?" Yuan frowned.
"There are countless different affinities in existence and only so many Eternals," Shiva explained in a calm voice. "Do you really think I would recognize every single affinity out there?"
Of course, she was lying.
"With that being said, I believe it would be best if you refrain from using that affinity too openly, especially in the presence of other Eternals..." Shiva continued.
"Unless, of course, you wish to become the subject of their experiments."
"Furthermore, an unknown affinity is far more dangerous than you realize," Shiva warned him.
Yuan glanced around at the destruction surrounding them before releasing a helpless sigh.

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