Boundless Legacy Chapter 22: Oasis of Qi

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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: OASIS OF QI

Shen Chen collapsed on the other side of the door, his body trembling with exhaustion. The Remnant Army was gone, their shrieks fading into silence.

I survived. I actually survived.

But even as the thought crossed his mind, he felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. His vision blurred, his body growing weak.

What's happening to ?

[Warning: Host has triggered a forbidden trap. The trap has drained a portion of the host's lifespan.]

[Lifespan Lost: 5 Years.]

[Remaining Lifespan: 95 Years (estimated).]

Shen Chen's blood ran cold. Five years. I lost five years of my life.

He stared at the System's notification, his mind reeling. The trap had been hidden in the door, a final defense designed to kill anyone who tried to escape.

I should have been more careful. I should have—

He pushed the thought aside. There was no point in dwelling on what he should have done. He was alive. That was what mattered.

He rose to his feet, his body heavy with exhaustion. The corridor ahead was different—brighter, warr, filled with a soft, golden light.

He walked toward the light, his steps slow and careful.

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The corridor opened into a vast chamber, and Shen Chen stopped, his breath caught in his throat.

The chamber was beautiful—a lush garden filled with plants and flowers that glowed with spiritual energy. The air was thick with Qi, so dense that it seed to shimr like water.

[Location: The Oasis of Qi.]

[Description: A pocket of natural spiritual energy, created by the convergence of ancient ley lines. The Qi here is dense, pure, and highly conducive to cultivation.]

[Recomnded: Cultivate here. The Oasis of Qi will accelerate your cultivation significantly.]

Shen Chen stepped into the garden, his body soaking in the spiritual energy. It felt like a warm embrace, a gentle wave that washed away his exhaustion and pain.

I can cultivate here. I can grow stronger.

He sat down at the center of the garden, his legs crossed, his eyes closed. The Qi flowed into him, filling his ridians, strengthening his dantian.

This is my chance. My second chance.

He began to cultivate, his body absorbing the Qi like a sponge. The System was silent, but he didn't need it. He could feel the power growing within him, the foundation of his future.

I will rise. I will beco strong. I will claim what's mine.

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