At each location, the ice belle hovered nearby, her presence lending an almost serene stillness to the oppressive surroundings. The ice cultivators could feel her essence flowing through the passage like a constant heartbeat, and Lucas made sure they understood how to synchronize their own energy with hers rather than resist or overpower it.
"Stability is more important than strength," Lucas told one of the younger cultivators, placing a hand briefly on his shoulder. "If you feel the passage tremble, do not force it into submission. Breathe, align yourself with the ice essence, and let it settle naturally."
The young man nodded earnestly, his nervousness easing under Lucas's guidance.
