Lian roamed the inner world, observing and feeling every aspect of the environment. Perched on his shoulder, a small Undine rested peacefully, her bluish hands laden with runes and beast cores.
She avidly devoured all the resources related to the laws of water that Lian possessed. Meanwhile, the Gnome, now the size of a human child, floated around them with envy in his eyes.
Lian was surprised to note that the Gnome's transformation wasn't just in size but in his overall capability, akin to a cultivator who had reached a higher realm. He realized that feeding him wasn't just a way to boost his powers but that the chaos tree, the inner world, and the gates had a mutually reinforcing relationship, each element propelling and elevating the other.
