In the early morning, a thin mist filled the forest, and all of creation stirred with the thrum of awakening life.
Within a man-made pool, the incredibly steady beat of a heart pulsed from a powerful physique—a clear sound that echoed for a hundred meters in every direction.
After a long while, the heartbeat gradually slowed. With a great SPLASH of water, a naked man emerged from the mist.
His body was suffused with a potent Water Spirit Power. With each breath, he drew it in, wisp by wisp. Once all the Water Spirit Power was absorbed, his features became distinct, revealing a face that was both heroic and vibrant with life.
This man was none other than Fang Qingyuan. He had been cultivating here, and now that his session was complete, he brought the three-day practice to an end.
Fang Qingyuan circulated his energy to evaporate the water from his skin, then donned the robes of the Qingyuan Sect's Sect Leader before stepping outside to call for Jinbao.
