Chapter 18: The Mysterious Aura
In Chi City, a mysterious and ominous incident occurred that would send ripples through the Cing clan. Lina, a young disciple known for her diligence in cultivation, was found unconscious during her training. It was a puzzling situation as she remained in a deep slumber for a month. Even more perplexing was the dark matter that had condensed all around her, defying the efforts of the clan's alchemists to understand or remove it.
Lina's father, a man of strength and determination, had deep furrows etched into his brow as he watched over his unconscious daughter. His worries were etched on his face, and he couldn't help but feel helpless in the face of this mysterious affliction. Lina's mother had passed away during childbirth, leaving him as the sole protector of their beloved daughter.
Far from Chi City, in a remote forest, a mysterious woman emerged from a swirling vortex of teleportation. Her presence exuded an air of cold nobility and an otherworldly beauty. She spoke softly to herself, her words carried away by the wind.
"I sensed the aura of dark energy, and it must be close by."
Her ethereal form hovered in the air as she scanned the surroundings, her eyes narrowing with determination. With a graceful movement, she soared through the forest, heading in the direction of the Cing clan.
Back at the clan, a grave decision was made. The elders had chosen not to inform Denny Cing about Lina's condition. They believed that revealing such unsettling news would only serve as a distraction to the young disciple who was already burdened with his own challenges and responsibilities. Instead, they watched and waited, hoping that answers would come in time, and that Lina would awaken from her mysterious slumber, unharmed.
In the shadows, the enigmatic woman drew nearer, her purpose unknown, but her presence undoubtedly linked to the unsettling events unfolding within the Cing clan.