Violet Bennett's face lit up with a joyful smile as she said, "Uncle Fu was right about you. Not only have you already drawn star power into your body, but you've also undergone star power tempering. Haha, such a rare opportunity actually came to you—truly worthy of being my good little brother."

Logan Bennett stared in astonishment for a while before saying, "Sister, what are you talking about?"

Violet Bennett replied gently, "Little brother, after I gave you the Star Marrow Pill, I was already satisfied just hoping you could draw star power into your body. But I never expected you would bring me such a huge surprise."

In this world, cultivating star power is a gradual process.

The accumulation of star power also goes from little to much, from weak to strong. However, under certain circumstances, strange changes can occur.

Generally speaking, after sensing star power and drawing the first strand into the body, it takes anywhere from a few days to several years to accumulate enough star power to temper the body.

The human body is naturally frail, far less powerful than wild beasts. But once it undergoes star power tempering, its constitution will fundamentally change. At that point, although the appearance remains that of an ordinary human, strength, speed, and reflexes will all far surpass those of normal people.

Reaching this level is called star power tempering, and it automatically grants the qualification for a segment of star rank.

Violet Bennett stroked her little brother's head and gently explained, "Little brother, if after taking the Star Marrow Pill you hadn't drawn star power into your body, or had only just succeeded in doing so, then I would definitely have taken you with me. But you actually completed star power tempering in a single night, which means you have received divine favor—only then could such a miracle happen." Her voice grew even softer as she said, "With such an opportunity, you must not give it up lightly."

No one knows under what circumstances divine favor will occur, but one thing is certain: once it happens, it's best not to change your lifestyle or location in the short term. Who knows if, among so many reasons, this is related.

If you were to lose divine favor because of a rash change, it would be a regret beyond measure.

Although Logan Bennett was almost certain that this divine favor was related to the beast chessboard in his sea of consciousness, he couldn't say this out loud, nor could he show it to anyone.

He blinked his big eyes, looking reluctant, and said, "Sister, I can't bear to part with you."

Violet Bennett let out a soft sigh, a trace of longing flashing in her eyes, but she quickly steeled herself and said, "Little brother, before, when you couldn't cultivate star power, I naturally said nothing. But now, you already have a segment of star rank, so you should be strong like a real man."

Seeing her little brother's sullen expression, Violet Bennett couldn't help but feel pity. She gently shook her head and said, "Little brother, do you really want your sister to take care of you for your whole life?"

Logan Bennett's heart trembled. He immediately looked up and said, "No, sister, it should be me taking care of you for a lifetime."

A ripple passed through Violet Bennett's heart, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, making her look even more beautiful under the moonlight. She reached out and knocked her little brother on the forehead, saying, "Pah, save those words for your future wife."

Logan Bennett awkwardly rubbed his slightly aching head, thinking to himself, with this little body, even if I had a wife, I'd be willing but unable.

Violet Bennett collected her thoughts and said, "Little brother, I will soon be leaving to prepare for the final Divine Favor Eye-opening Trial. I originally planned to ask Brother Sullivan to look after this land of divine favor, but if you can obtain a Divine Favor Star Rank, then you will be qualified to inherit and expand it." She paused, then said seriously, "Moreover, with a Divine Favor Star Rank, you are protected by divine favor, so I can leave without worry."

She gently patted her little brother's shoulder and said softly, "Watch closely."

With that, she raised both hands. In her slender, baby-like fair palms, threads of light suddenly appeared.

These lights seemed to possess infinite magic, instantly drawing all of Logan Bennett's attention.

He stared wide-eyed, not blinking, at this wondrous scene before him. At the same time, he could faintly sense a powerful surge of star power emanating from Violet Bennett. If the star power in his own body was like a trickling stream, then the fluctuations around Violet Bennett were like a roaring river. The sheer force of these waves made his heart tremble.

This was an absolute difference in power—the vast gulf between a one-segment star rank and a nine-segment star rank.

However, at this moment, Logan Bennett couldn't care less about the overwhelming sense of disparity, because his eyes and mind were completely captivated by the object in those small hands.

It was a lotus—a beautiful white lotus, pure and unstained despite growing from the mud.

Amidst the round, emerald-green lotus leaves, the upright white lotus stood like a beautiful fairy draped in gauze. She stood smiling, shy and about to speak, her tender core beaded with dew, glistening and about to drip. A faint, inexplicable fragrance wafted over, refreshing the heart and mind.