Inside the Star Dou Hall, a white-robed Daoist sat cross-legged in meditation.
Silent and motionless, as if he were immersed in eternal stillness.
After an extended silence, he suddenly exhaled a breath of turbid Qi.
This protracted rhythm of breathing would undoubtedly have made others uncomfortable, yet it exuded a profound cadence on this Daoist, reminiscent of the ancient Xuanturtle absorbing Heaven and Earth Qi.
Suddenly.
The Daoist slowly opened his eyes.
Feeling his current state, he revealed a relieved smile.
"Indeed, prolonged focus on artifact refining greatly impacts cultivation. Thankfully, my foundation is stable enough to recover."
To refine the Demon Emperor's Metamorphosis, Luo Chen had spent an entire year.
Just before that, he had barely broken through to the sixth layer of the Golden Core stage.
What should have been a chance to capitalize on his newfound advancement turned into prolonged artifact refining, which severely drained his spirit and physique.
