Selene smiled approvingly. "Exactly. It's also necessary for more precise rune crafting and improved spellcasting clarity."
"What about the second stage, Grandma?" Orion asked, eagerly absorbing her words.
"Stage two is called Soul Shaping. Here, the Life Fire gradually molds itself into your spiritual outline—starting as a featureless humanoid silhouette, gradually gaining more detail reflecting your spiritual strength and emotional balance."
Orion leaned forward, intrigued. "This stage grants abilities like spiritual communication and basic soul techniques?"
Selene nodded gently. "Yes, precisely. At this stage, you can form contracts, communicate with artifacts, or even summon spiritual weapons. Your mental defenses also greatly improve."
Orion paused momentarily, then asked carefully, "And the final stage?"
