Chapter 609: Another Merge
Michael raised his hand slightly, his eyes glowing faintly green as he reactivated [Eye of Truth]. He wanted to see how deep this transformation had gone.
Just as he suspected, Ace’s cultivation aptitude had undergone a drastic change.
Michael’s brows arched slightly. "His spirit roots... increased."
Before the evolution, Ace had only possessed one—a Wind Spirit Root. But now, three distinct roots glimmered in Michael’s vision, each with its own color and pulse. Alongside the familiar azure strand of wind, there now existed a deep hue representing darkness, and a serene light-blue thread that embodied water.
Wind and darkness—both high-grade. Water, mid-grade.
Michael wasn’t surprised. In fact, part of him had already expected this outcome.
He studied the spiritual diagram further, tracing the flow of energy that spiraled through Ace’s meridians. They weren’t just wider—they were cleaner, reinforced, refined. The difference between his previous self and this new version was like comparing a wooden flute to a steel pipe.
However, it was now, observing the complex network of roots and channels, that Michael truly understood Jester’s earlier words.
"More spirit roots don’t always mean better," Michael murmured to himself.
He could see it clearly.
"It’s a double-edged gift," Michael said softly.
For cultivators, balance and purity of energy mattered more than quantity. Having multiple spirit roots was a blessing only if one could utilize them all in harmony. Otherwise, the surplus became a burden.