However, this time should be different. After taking the Star Marrow Pill, his meridians were unobstructed, and that feeling of shedding a burden was once again so obvious. Therefore, he was filled with confidence in his ability to absorb star power this time.

In the void, the types of power were endless and innumerable, making Logan Bennett feel almost dazzled.

Logan Bennett carefully sensed for a moment and finally selected a certain type of star power, because among the many star powers, this one was undoubtedly the most robust.

Although Logan Bennett didn’t know which deity had bestowed this power, as long as it was the strongest, that was enough.

As if responding to his summons, that strand of star power immediately surged toward his body. In just a moment, the star power rushed to his body.

Logan Bennett immediately became nervous. He had experienced this countless times before—at this moment, the star power would always linger around his body, never advancing even half a step further. Although he knew that after taking the Star Marrow Pill there would definitely be a difference, when the moment came, he still felt anxious.

Finally, the star power reached his body. This time, after a slight pause, it did not retreat again, but instead slowly entered his body.

The heavy weight on Logan Bennett’s heart was finally lifted. If he weren’t cultivating, he would have burst out laughing.

He absorbed the star power greedily, wishing he could claim all the star power in the void for himself.

But after only a moment, he faintly sensed something was wrong.

Although he was doing his best to absorb, the speed was just too slow. This didn’t mean his absorption speed was too slow, but rather that the vast majority of the star power was being wasted. If only this tiny bit of star power could be absorbed into his body, then if he wanted to reach the level of his sister, who knew how many years it would take?

He had heard his sister and Brother Chad Sullivan chat idly about this before: there are two very important indicators for accumulating star power.

The first is the speed at which it is absorbed into the body, though at the beginning of cultivation, the difference in this aspect isn’t too great. The second important indicator is the proportion of star power absorbed by the meridians. If the vast majority of star power entering the body cannot be absorbed by the meridians, then even if one can cultivate, their future achievements will be extremely limited.

Generally, those with talent can have over thirty percent of the star power entering their body accepted by the meridians. As for geniuses like Violet Bennett, their efficiency can reach seventy, even eighty or ninety percent.

However, according to Logan Bennett’s observation, the star power entering his body that could pass through the meridians was at most no more than ten percent.

This discovery and realization was like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, instantly extinguishing all of Logan Bennett’s enthusiasm.

He could indeed absorb star power into his body, but at this rate, he would never be able to catch up, no matter how hard he tried.

A continuous stream of star power entered his body, but the vast majority flowed back out, with only a tiny portion entering the meridians. After circulating through the meridians, this power would slowly settle and accumulate. Logan Bennett had a feeling that when this power accumulated to a certain extent, something miraculous would happen.

But at this rate of accumulation, even Logan Bennett himself didn’t dare say when he would reach the day of transformation.

There was only one reason for this result: Logan Bennett had no affinity with this deity, or rather, this deity looked down on Logan Bennett’s physical aptitude. So, not to mention visualizing the deity, even absorbing its star power was fraught with difficulty.

Letting out a long sigh, Logan Bennett once again became dejected.

At this moment, he finally and completely understood the helplessness felt by the original owner of this body. Moreover, because he had suddenly gained new hope, only to have it immediately dashed, the blow was even greater.

If the soul in this body were still the original one, the only thing left to do now would be to give up hope completely and sink into despair.

But now, he was no longer who he used to be.

Countless scenes suddenly flashed through Logan Bennett’s mind. Ever since their parents died unexpectedly, Violet Bennett had supported the family as a mere child. Everyone said she was a cultivation genius, favored by the gods. But only her younger brother knew how much Violet Bennett had sacrificed to keep the family together.

The Star Marrow Pill—its value was truly unparalleled for people like them.

Who knew what kind of sacrifices Violet Bennett had made to obtain it?

Whenever he thought of that chilling smile Violet Bennett occasionally revealed, his heart would inexplicably tense and grow excited.

This feeling originated from the body’s original owner, but for some reason, Logan Bennett had completely inherited it.

No, I must become stronger!

From the depths of his heart, a powerful cry erupted from his soul.

I must become stronger. I don’t want to be protected by my sister anymore—I want to protect her.