That day, Xu Changqing sat upright in the sect master's main hall, circulating the Creation Genesis Record to nourish his Dao Resonance. He prepared to consolidate his foundation and await the opportunity to break through into Spirit Transformation.
But all of a sudden, his brows drew together as a trace of unease rose in his heart.
Creation Force then spread from his body, nearly permeating the entirety of Fengrao Commandery as it sensed the spiritual qi flowing between heaven and earth.
A moment later, Xu Changqing's expression turned grave. He sharply detected that the Water Qi of the Heavenly Origin Realm was decreasing.
Though the rate of loss was not particularly rapid, it was exceptionally steady.
This was no trivial matter.
Xu Changqing did not dare delay. He immediately summoned Mo Qiushui and Xu Linglong.
Mo Qiushui hurried into the hall and promptly bowed. "Sect Master, what urgent matter is there?"
Xu Changqing spoke in a deep voice. "Has there been any change in the Water Qi between heaven and earth?"
Hearing this, Mo Qiushui closed her eyes and focused. Water-element Dao Resonance circulated around her body, and after only a few breaths, her expression abruptly changed. "Sect Master!
Something is wrong!
The Water Qi... has become far too thin!
There is fully thirty percent less than before, and it is still slowly draining away!"
Xu Changqing nodded slightly, then turned to look at his eldest daughter, Xu Linglong.
Xu Linglong nodded. "Father, Master, the Water Qi is indeed vanishing for no apparent reason!"
Their words confirmed Xu Changqing's judgment.
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