Theron pulled back and found himself heaving for breath. There was such a great strain on his Soul just now, but it felt deeper than just that—the sort of fatigue that made one want to sleep continuously and for a very long period of time.
This was no doubt a product of putting his Soul through so much in such a short time. Although it had grown stronger, it was like he had been stretched thin to do that.
Normally, when one cultivated, you were refueling and strengthening at the same time. But Soul Methods—or at least this one—seemed to work differently. It pulled apart his existing soul, making gaps that could only be filled with time and rest.
But he was sure that once he awoke, he would be wildly stronger.
And so, for the second time in just as many days… Theron actually fell into yet another deep sleep.
**
Theron woke up feeling especially refreshed, and almost immediately, a new idea came to mind.
