The System subtracted 1 million Potential Points and absorbed the Deity Earth Shard through William's hand as it initiated the upgrade. The Earthen environment was absorbed along with it, allowing the Quake Dungeon to regenerate and return to stone brick.
To kick off the upgrade William's arms and legs turned into the most basic form of stone slate, then chipped off in fragments and shattered on the floor. The Ascended Recovery Talent regenerated the damage the moment it happened, but growing new arms every few seconds was taxing on his lifespan, and he wanted to limit the damage as much as possible.
The Mana Lord Bonus Effect of his Mana Dominator Talent activated, allowing William to regain some control over the Earth Element while the upgrade continued. In a radius of twenty-five meters, William had around twenty percent authority, which was enough to offset most of the Earth Element's damage.
