Many humanoids, from ancient and primitive to advanced and complex, countless Sublimation Organs, countless cultivation pods constructed from human forms, all ultimately lead to the deepest part of the hall, the Brass Throne.
The entire Steep Ridge Fortress is a gigantic cultivation pod, a display case.
And upon the throne, unmoving, the Duke of Steep Ridge is the 'exhibit' and 'cultivated entity' within.
He is the ultimate 'outcome'.
"Bokang Elster, within the inheritance of the Terra Dragon in your hand, lies the key technology of the 'Tranquil Cradle', the most critical Star God construct in this Starfield."
Without any superfluous remarks, the Heart of Terra straightforwardly said: "My father (Ian) was originally puzzled as to why you didn't go to see him personally, even in the Domain of Void, why you insisted he come to you instead."
"But now I understand."
"Because you can no longer leave Steep Ridge Fortress."
