The others drew closer to Ji Muyao. At that moment, a splitting headache left her vision swimming, the scenery in the distance blurring into nothingness. Even her hearing began to fail, drowned out by a piercing, high-pitched ringing.
Ever since she began practicing the cultivation techniques taught to her by Ji Ruyuan, she had experienced such episodes frequently, but she had never felt as close to losing consciousness as she did now.
As the members of the Eleventh Gate approached, Ji Muyao sensed their presence, but she was powerless to act. She could only try to find a secluded spot to hide. Yet, she had overestimated her own strength; she hadn't even taken half a step before her legs gave way, and she collapsed.
Chapter 233