Qin Yuanfeng collapsed onto the moss at the bottom of the valley, his chest heaving violently. Every breath felt like a sharp blade slicing through him, sending a wave of tearing agony through his body. He felt as though every ounce of strength had been drained from his frame; the excessive consumption of the Qi of Chaos had plunged him into an unprecedented state of weakness. Yet, his consciousness remained exceptionally sharp, like the brightest star in the night sky. He knew all too well that this place was far from safe—Yongye's ubiquitous power could submerge him like a raging tide at any moment.
"The Kunlun Ruins..." Qin Yuanfeng murmured faintly, his voice weak yet resolute, a flash of unwavering determination gleaming in his eyes. Amidst this desperate impasse, the Kunlun Ruins stood like a glimmer of dawn in the darkness, offering him his sole hope and final retreat.
Enduring the agonizing pain throughout his body, he forced himself up with difficulty, slowly crossed his legs, and began to circulate the Human Emperor Formula. At that moment, he was like a lone skiff caught in a violent tempest, attempting to grasp a sliver of survival and recover a fraction of his strength through this ancient cultivation technique. Yet, the depletion of the Qi of Chaos far exceeded his estimates; even with every ounce of effort he could muster, he could barely manage to stabilize his injuries. To return to his peak condition in a short span of time was nothing short of a fantasy.
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