'That's the requirement to reach the 9th Circle?'
'Mm, and this is exactly why Paragons are regarded as myths,' Ethea explained, a faint sigh slipping past her lips. 'An Authority is an incredibly powerful force, but it is equally difficult to master. It requires a level of enlightenment and comprehension that most cultivators fail to reach in a lifetime. As for why mine shows up as dormant...'
A trace of bitter irony appeared in her voice.
'It is obviously because I haven't actually mastered it. I only managed to catch a faint glimpse of it due to a fortuitous encounter in the past. It left a seed behind, but without proper training and comprehension, it remains out of my reach.'
Soren nodded inwardly while plating the food, carefully transferring the freshly prepared meal onto the dishes.
'Then... an Authority can't be innate, right? One has to actively achieve it?'
