Mid-Level of Sovereign Stage

The core melted and turned semi-liquid, before it began to spin, absorbing the essences from the runes.

I have used a massive number of resources; they are more than a normal Earth-Sovereign of initial level would use during the breakthrough.

Everything I had used was carefully selected for maximum alignment with me. People could make some compromises on selected resources; as long as align with them, it wouldn't affect the breakthrough much.

I couldn't take such risks.

As it will add to the difficulty of the breakthrough, and I need to reduce it as much as possible. Instead of increasing it, since my breakthrough is already very difficult.

It will be even more difficult than due to more forbidden power.

Thankfully, I was able to reach the limit of forbidden power five days ago. It is all thanks to the new formula, which is far more painful, but also more than thrice effective.