Time seemed to lose its grip as the refinement progressed, with Michael's hands conducting the symphony of transformation. The room glowed with an ethereal radiance, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow on the walls. The refined herbs, their potent essences released, mingled and fused with grace and precision.
As Michael immersed himself in the refining process, a profound connection formed between his consciousness and the swirling energies within the pill furnace. He entered a state of flow, his hands moving with instinctual grace, guided by the unseen forces of alchemical mastery. The Thousand-Hand refining technique became an extension of his being, allowing him to focus on the intricate dance of Qi and medicinal energy.
