Sky Connection.
During this step one had to link all their runes together using their essence, creating a massive resonance that will increase the cultivator's strength and allow for magical things to happen during the next steps.
For geniuses like Lucius that already possessed special runes, this process could create even more wonders.
For the past 5 hours, Lucius had been creating Eldritch, Majin, Fiendgod, and primordial runes.
He also created specific runes for his corresponding souls.
He lost count of the number of runes that currently covered his body and simply basked in the feeling of never-ending power.
He didn't let it get to his head though, as he knew how powerful the geniuses that had lived for far longer than him were. There even existed beings that were more talented than him despite all the boosts and lucky encounters he received.
As he connected his runes, no explosion or grand scene even occurred. In fact, nothing happened.