Cultivation is Creation

I settled onto the crystalline platform, feeling it resonate with my crude attempt at channeling the red sun's power.

Unlike the other initiates with their sophisticated resonance techniques, I was basically just gathering energy like a beginning qi cultivator. It wasn't elegant but it would have to do until I could learn proper methods from my new master.

"Your method is... unorthodox," the senior sister who had guided me here remarked with a slight frown. "But I suppose that's to be expected from a Natural."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister," I replied politely before closing my eyes to begin meditation.

The platform's energy began flowing into me immediately. I directed my attention inward, examining my inner world.

Since arriving in this realm, the Genesis Seed had spat out the red sun core and let it exist separately. It was an unusual sight, seeing it out, one I was still getting used to. The crimson sphere cowered in its corner like a chastised pet, occasionally casting what felt like nervous glances at its much more powerful neighbor.

"Still trying to understand why it's doing that?" Azure asked.

"It's definitely new behavior," I replied silently. "The Genesis Seed usually just absorbs everything."

"Perhaps it sees some value in maintaining a separate red sun core in this world," Azure suggested. "Or maybe it's just amusing itself."