When Mo Shanshan and Wu Xie entered the water, the temperature in the cave dropped lower and lower, leaving Zhang Qiling and Fatty with no choice but to circulate their Innate Qi to keep warm.
This, in turn, caused their Qi to plummet rapidly. For some unknown reason, they were unable to replenish it through the usual meditative circulation of Qi.
To make matters worse, their arrival seemed to have disrupted a certain tranquility in this place. The moment Zhang Qiling emptied his mind and tried to calm down, the Innate Qi residing within his Kylin Blood would synchronize with the flowing energy currents of the cave, surging through his body like a wild horse with broken reins.
The method to break this was simple, but as the saying goes, the body follows the mind's intent; letting one's thoughts wander in a place like this was tantamount to seeking death. Therefore, the only option was to ponder extremely brain-taxing problems, consuming one's mental energy—or spiritual awareness—just to find a modicum of relief.
Consequently, Zhang Qiling's essence, energy, and spirit were all being drained at an alarming rate, a mental and physical exhaustion far surpassing that of a physical brawl.
Yet, this was also a rare and precious tempering. Should they make it out alive, the benefits to his path of cultivation would be immense.
If this place weren't so lethal, it could well be called a celestial grotto of blessed land.
It seemed Fatty was unable to enjoy such a blessing. He hi…
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