The drizzling rain didn't deter Ye Chen's determination to claim what was rightfully his. At this moment, he heard the sounds of a battle, clashing and banging coming from the Qi Pond's location.
He slowed his steps and peered from the darkness of the forest. Ten individuals were engaged in combat, appearing to be evenly divided between two factions.
Ye Chen observed them more closely and deduced from their attire that they hailed from various sects.
His gaze focused on the remnants of the Qi pool, its water drained. He gritted his teeth. It seemed he was too late, and they had completely depleted the qi water.
Although there was no apparent benefit here, he continued to scrutinize it closely.
At this moment, two combatants were engaged in such an intense duel that they moved deeper into the forest, leaving the area around the Qi Pond. One of them was wearing a black robe, while the other was a young man in his twenties.
