Demonic Willow

After learning the truth behind why Spirit Transformation stage cultivators remained hidden from the world year-round, Li Qing couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.

He immediately stopped drawing upon the world's primordial energy, halting the loss of his vital essence. The rate at which his lifespan dwindled rapidly slowed, returning to normal.

"The primordial energy of this world is nearly completely dried up. That is why even a slight draw on the world's primordial energy by someone like me causes vital essence to drain away and shortens my lifespan."

"And because the Human Realm suffered an invasion from the demon world in ancient times, the world's primordial energy became much thinner."

"Though the primordial energy in the world has recovered considerably in recent years, those Spirit Transformation stage cultivators still cannot act without restraint. That is why they all conceal themselves in the world, and ordinary people find it difficult to know their whereabouts."

Li Qing analyzed the matter with a grave expression, believing that his conclusion was already very close to the truth.

Only after a long while did he let out a soft sigh and cast these thoughts, which had nothing to do with him for the time being, out of his mind.

He still had more important matters to attend to. Even the secrets that gave Spirit Transformation stage cultivators headaches would be of no use to him no matter how much he thought about them.

Next, Li Qing arrived beneath the ancient castle at the center of Giant Mushroom City and saw the golden Mushroom Spirit once more.

"You have grown stronger again. This world has clearly entered the absolute Age of Dharma's End, so why are you still able to improve without pause?" the Mushroom Spirit asked in astonishment. It could clearly sense