Fang Qingyuan opened his eyes, the first time he had done so in over half a year. His body felt as if it were covered by a thin membrane, pressing down on him. He paused for a moment before remembering that he had reached Foundation Establishment Perfection.
His body was now more sensitive than ever before, able to feel the intrusion of the various impure qi from the outside world, as well as the Magical Power that felt ready to erupt from within.
His gaze illuminated the dark chamber. The room's furnishings were unchanged from half a year ago. Thanks to the Dust-Repelling Array, not even a single speck of dust had accumulated, as if the long passage of time had frozen here.
