The cultivator found themselves compelled to refine the Qi, transforming it into suitable Qi corresponding to their elemental affinity. The process was closely tied to their Spiritual Roots and the preparation for opening their Dantians.
Furthermore, the flow of Qi between meridians that should have nourished their Spiritual Roots malfunctioned, forcing them to manually circulate the Qi to their Spiritual Root.
Xia Wei braced himself, determined to give it one final push. Despite receiving a warning when attempting to open his meridians, he summoned his willpower and pressed on.
Click.
A shrill sound reverberated from within his body, reminiscent of the ticking of a clock. In that moment, Xia Wei felt no immediate changes, but after a few seconds, an inexplicable sensation suddenly washed over him, engulfing his entire being.
