This enhancement wasn't just several times greater; it was dozens of times greater. Currently, such a Five Elements Cycle did not meet the expected effects of a Super-Rank Skill.

Therefore, at this point, the group exchanged glances and involuntarily held their breath, knowing what was coming. It was the most critical moment. A complete Five Elements Cycle had just finished. Before this, the cycle had almost never managed to break through to the next round. Each time it started, it resulted in the cycle exploding during the process.

This was obviously a quality issue with the Paperman. Now, with the Paperman's Level upgraded, the question was whether the upper limit of Energy it could withstand had increased accordingly.

The three of them watched intently. Simultaneously, Master Zhu Hong and Old Liu were also prepared to intervene and prevent any potential mishaps.

The fiery red Energy fluctuations lit up once again.

At the same time, the Earth Element, Wood Element, and even the Metal Element were ignited, causing the entire Five Elements Formation Map to shimmer with four colors: yellow, red, green, and white.

The next moment, the fiery red Energy fluctuations slowly moved towards the next cycle.

Everyone held their breath.

Then, before their eyes, the fiery red light gradually faded, and the next moment, the yellow light burst forth.

It was a success!

It wasn't just Su Ping; Zhu Hong and Liu Fuhai also clenched their fists, their excitement palpable as they focused intently on the scene. Simultaneously, the Energy Detector, which had been aimed at the setup all along, provided the most direct numerical increase. This increase surpassed all their expectations.

Earth Element Energy fluctuation detection: 794!

From the previous 533, it had surged by 50%!

It was an unprecedented improvement. A full fifty percent!

The three of them exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the others' eyes.

Then, the cycle began again. The Earth Element continued to move towards the Metal Element.

However, this time, the Energy response reverted to the previous increase rate of approximately 20% per step.

Metal Element: 960!

Water Element: 1,142!

Wood Element: 1,380!

However, just as the three thought the energy conversion of the Five Elements generating and overcoming each other would complete a full Grand Circulation this time, a change occurred during the Wood-generating-Fire process, which had the Fire Element as its focal point.

BOOM!

An explosion sounded.

The previously fused Five Elements Paper Diagram shattered again.

Fortunately, the two beside him were not only Breeders but also High-Level Beastmasters. Their vast spiritual power instantly dissipated the explosion, catching the five scattered Papermen. They immediately applied the prepared resources for recovery.

Once everything was settled, the three finally let out a breath of relief.

"It's still not enough!" Su Ping stated. "The Paperman's Realm has indeed improved. But after the Realm advanced, the Energy it contained was much stronger than before. Although the upper limit of what it can withstand has increased, the increase isn't sufficient."

Liu Fuhai thought for a moment and then said, "Su Ping, if the initial Fire Element Paperman component that drives the Five Elements transformation could be activated with slightly less Energy, would that help? The activation starting point for the Fire Element Paperman is 184. If we halved it to 92, wouldn't the number of Grand Circulations it could complete increase?"

Su Ping shook his head helplessly. If only it were that simple. Before he could speak, Zhu Hong interjected:

"The interplay of generation and restraint in the Five Elements doesn't just use the power of this one Paperman, Old Liu. What you're seeing is only the Energy being channeled by that single Paperman. In reality, when the cycle first starts, the Energy within the other Papermen must also be mobilized in accordance with the principles of generation and restraint. That's the core of the Five Elements Formation Map. Therefore, the amount of Energy mobilized is very difficult to change. Currently, based on my experience with Super-Rank Skills and elemental Cultivation, achieving the perfect formation of this Super-Rank Skill requires at least three to five complete Grand Circulations! And that's not even considering if other conditions might be necessary."

"Three to five times?"

Even Su Ping and Liu Fuhai were taken aback.

Five Grand Circulations? Going from the Fire Element back to the Fire Element counts as one Grand Circulation. Old Liu spent half a month painstakingly cultivating the Paperman, upgrading it to the Elite Tier, only to barely complete a little more than half a Grand Circulation. And now they needed three more just for a chance to form a Super-Rank Skill?

The difficulty was truly immense.

Su Ping, however, wasn't particularly concerned. He remained full of confidence:

"If it weren't difficult, Super-Rank Skills would be everywhere, wouldn't they? Besides, it's not like we're without direction!

"First, and most importantly, once the five Five Elements Origami Men each complete the Cultivation of their Heart of Elements and are fused into the Five Elements Paper Diagram, might the Five Elements Cycle become easier and simpler?

"When it comes to the effects of the Heart of Elements, you two surely have more experience than I do, right?"

Seeing the sudden spark in their eyes, Su Ping continued with a slight smile, "Secondly, this is only an upgrade to Elite High Order. Once the assembled form of the Five Elements Paper Diagram reaches Commander First Stage, we'll see if there's even greater progress. And most importantly, what if the Paperman undergoes Evolution again?

"Old Liu, when upgrading the Paperman, we can reduce the materials used for Energy enhancement and instead focus on boosting the Paperman's physical strength."

Old Liu also nodded.

Regardless, while the path ahead was still challenging, the experimental results achieved in less than half a month were undeniably exciting for everyone involved, including Su Ping.

Simultaneously, the Cultivation of the Heart of Fire was completed.

This gave Su Ping full confidence for the subsequent condensation of the Heart of Elements.

And indeed, while the research and Cultivation of the Heart of Fire had taken just under half a month, in the following few days—merely two or three—Su Ping and Zhu Hong successfully cultivated the Heart of Woods for the Wood Element Paperman.

Meanwhile, as they immersed themselves in these tasks, time passed steadily.

New Year's Eve drew ever closer.

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