This could correspond to what Elder Mantle mentioned earlier, that leaders of the Mountain People in ancient times would gather here for a grand assembly—perhaps that was the purification process!
Soon, all 'harmful substances' within Ian's body were purified, and his entire body received a nearly perfect treatment.
Had Ian suffered any severe injuries or lingering effects from hidden wounds before, this treatment would have completely healed him.
Buzzing... a swirl of blue and golden Origin Quality burst forth from Ian's body, spreading out to the surroundings, a hallmark of the Second Energy Level's 'manipulation of natural Origin Quality'—formerly, Ian would have needed to concentrate to activate this ability, but now it seemed as innate as instinct, solidly integrated into his body.
As the purification process gradually concluded, Ian's will began to connect with the massive cylindrical object at the very center of the Holy Mountain.
And the Silver Chip was slowly rotating.
