Chapter 1288

"So, the nine-apertured pill dissolved into my heart," Georgia explained, her tone brimming with a mix of frustration and awe. "Cassian said it would completely transform my body—change my blood, refine my marrow, and make me a cultivation genius. He said my progress would skyrocket." She clenched her small fists, her confidence swelling. "And it's true! I feel stronger. I bet I could punch a lion to death with one hit!" "Punch a lion? More like punch Wyatt to death," Zarian grumbled from within the bestiary ring, clearly offended. "Shut it, Zarian," Wyatt shot back through their mental link. "You keep running your mouth, and I'll chant the subjugation chant a hundred times when we're done here." Zarian grumbled but fell silent, clearly miffed. Unaware of Wyatt's internal squabble, Georgia continued, her animated gestures showing her enthusiasm. "At first, I was thrilled. But then Cassian told me about the Empress' Palace. He said it's one of the top-tier powers in the T